Short Description

61-note music workstation with an advanced sound engine, ARX SuperNATURAL™ expansion, large-sized color LCD and more.

Fantom-G6: Workstation Keyboard

Reaching New Levels of Power and Luxury

Features

Introducing the most powerful and luxurious live workstation in Roland history. The Fantom-G is a dream instrument that redefines the boundaries of playability and creativity with its advanced sound engine, revolutionary ARX SuperNATURAL™ expansion bay, large-sized color LCD, powerful new audio/MIDI sequencer and more.

• Advanced sound engine with double wave capacity of previous flagship workstations
• 2 x ARXexpansion with SuperNATURAL — the world’s greatest performance-expression technology
• Graphic user interface with extra-large 8.5” wide color LCD and mouse connectivity
• Newly developed onboard audio/MIDI sequencer with 128 tracks, including 24 audio tracks
• Multi-FX for each part; up to 22 effects routings can be programmed simultaneously
• Heavy-duty casing with aluminum panel

More Info

Advanced Sound Engine
Driven by a powerful new audio processor, the Fantom-G provides new sonic depth and versatility. With twice the wave-ROM capacity of its predecessor, it contains a treasure trove of Roland’s world-famous SRX-quality sounds, but what really sets this instrument apart is its new ARX expansion, which allows additional SuperNATURAL sound-sets and fully dedicated synth and effects engines to be added to this already powerful live workstation.

SuperNATURAL™ ARX Expansion
Fantom-G provides ARX slots that accommodate two SuperNATURAL expansion boards. SuperNATURAL is Roland’s unique behavior-modeling technology that enables a new level of organic, emotional expression previously unattainable in synthesizers. Applied to traditional-instrument sounds, SuperNATURAL enables the delicate, organic tonal changes and playing nuances of real musical instruments. It’s also a powerful tool for electronic and non-traditional sounds, breathing amazing new life and expression into synthesis.

Power Sequencer Onboard
The Fantom-G is the first Roland instrument to feature Roland’s newly designed power sequencer. In conjunction with the large-size LCD, this pro-level composition tool provides 128 tracks (including 24 audio tracks) in a fully intergraded audio/MIDI graphical environment. A mouse can be also incorporated for computer-like speed and ease. Other convenient features include combo XLR and TRS connector, phantom power for condenser mics, Hi-Z input for guitar and bass, and line input.

Luxurious Extra-Wide LCD
One look and touch and you’ll know that the Fantom-G is an instrument without equal. Only the highest-quality materials have been used to create this dream synth, with a stylish, futuristic design that will turn heads. Front and center is the extra-large 8.5” wide TFT color LCD for enhanced productivity. A first-class assortment of hands- on controls is provided as well, including eight sliders, four knobs, and ten buttons below the LCD.

Amazing FX
Fantom-G is loaded with a state-of-the-art effects engine, with multi-effects available for each Fantom-G sound/part. In 16-part multi-timbre mode, up to 22 effect routings can be used simultaneously. Create complex setups with 16 insert effects per multi-timbral patch group, plus global reverbs and choruses. Mastering effects are provided for polishing songs created with the onboard sequencer.

Supreme Keyboard Feel & Action
The Fantom-G8 is outfitted with Roland’s top-of-the-line PHA II “Ivory Feel” keyboard. This amazing keyboard technology reproduces the real surface feel of ivory acoustic piano keys providing a familiar stability and comfort to the pianist. The white keys have a two-piece structure which reduces the developed keyboard surface material is designed to absorb moisture, ensuring a secure, slip-proof feel that your fingers will love.

Specs

Keyboard Section

Keyboard

• 61 keys, with velocity and channel aftertouch

Sound Generator Section

Mamimum Polyphony

• 128 voices, shared with the sampling section

Parts

• 16 parts (Internal) + 16 parts (External) + 2 parts (ARX) + 24 parts (Audio Track)

Wave Memory

• 256MB (16-bit linear equivalent)

Waveforms

• 2,230

Preset Memory

• Patches: 1,664 + 256 (GM2)
• Rhythm Sets: 64 + 9 (GM2)
• Live Sets: 512
• Studio Sets: 128

User Memory (per one project)

• Patches: 512
• Rhythm Sets: 64
• Live Sets: 512
• Studio Sets: 128

Effects

• Patch Multi-effects (PFX): max. 16 units (76 types)
• Multi-effects (MFX): max. 2 units (78 types)
• Chorus: 1 unit (3 types)
• Reverb: 1 unit (10 types)
• Input effects: 1 unit (6 types)
• Mastering effects: 1 unit (3-band compressor)

Sampling Section

Data Format

• 16-bit linear, .WAV or .AIFF

Sampling Frequency

• 44.1kHz

Maximum Sampling Time

• approx. 360 sec, mono/180 sec, stereo (when sampling memory isn't expanded/32 MB)
• approx. 108 min, mono/54 min, stereo (fully expanded with DIMM/544 MB)

Number of Samples

• 2,000 (per one project)

Sequencer Section

Tracks

• MIDI tracks (Internal/External/ARX): max. 128
• Audio tracks: max. 24
• Tempo track: 1
• Beat track: 1

Resolution

• 480 TPQN

Tempo

• 5.00 to 300.00

Songs

• 50 (per one project)

Phrases

• 2,000 (per one project)

Notes Capacity

• approx. 1,000,000 notes (per one project)

Song Length

• 9,998 measures

Recording Method

• Realtime recording, Step recording

Others

Arpeggiater

• 128

Arpeggio Sets

• 128

RPS Sets

• 32

Rhythm Pattern Sets

• 32

Chord Memory

• 128

Chord Memory Sets

• 128

Display

• Graphic Type, 8.5", Wide VGA (800 x 480 dots), backlit LCD (Color)

Pads

• 16 pads, Velocity and Polyphonic Aftertouch sensitive

Controllers

• Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, Control Knob x 4, Control Slider x 8, Assignable Switch x 2, D Beam Controller

Connectors

• Mic/Guitar Input Jacks: 1/4 inch phone type/XLR type (Phantom power) (Hi-Z) Headphones Jack: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type, A (MIX) Output Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch TRS phone type: B Output Jacks (L, R): 1/4 inch phone type: Input Jacks (L/MONO/MIC, R): 1/4 inch phone type, Pedal Jacks: Hold Pedal Jack (Half Pedal recognition), MIDI Connectors: IN, OUT, THRU, USB Connectors: USB Computer Connector (supports file transfer or mass storage class, and Audio/MIDI), Digital Audio Interface: COAXIAL INPUT/OUTPUT, AC Inlet

Expansion Slots

• ARX expansion boards: 2 slots
• DIMM: 1 slot, supports PC133, CL=2/3, 3.3 V, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB

External Storage Device

• USB Flash Memory

Power Supply

• AC 117 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz), AC 220 V (60 Hz)

Power Consumption

• 30 W

Accessories

• Owner's Manual, CD-ROM (Editor, USB Audio/MIDI driver), Power Cord

Options

• Expansion Board: ARX Series, Keyboard Stand: KS-V7, KS-18Z, Pedal Switch: DP series, Foot Switch: BOSS FS-5U, Expression Pedal: EV-5, USB Memory: M-UF1G

Size and Weight

Width

• 1,066 mm
• 42 inches

Depth

• 411 mm
• 16-3/16 inches

Height

• 142 mm
• 5-5/8 inches