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The Roland Fantom G represented the fourth generation of Roland's flagship workstation series under the Fantom naming, positioning itself as a comprehensive sonic Swiss Army knife for modern musicians. This professional-grade keyboard workstation seamlessly combines performance capabilities with full studio production features, making it equally suitable for live performance and studio composition across genres ranging from pop and dance to symphonic and metal productions.The Fantom G distinguishes itself with its impressive 8.5-inch, 800 × 480-pixel full-color backlit LCD screen—one of the largest displays found on any workstation at the time and even now. This expansive screen works in conjunction with eight control sliders, five rotary pots, and a large silver data wheel surrounded by four-way cursor controls, creating an intuitive interface that can also accommodate mouse navigation via USB connectivity.Built upon a foundation of 256MB of sampled waveforms (double that of its predecessor), the Fantom G offers an extensive palette of 2,230 waveforms spanning acoustic instruments, vintage keyboards, synthesized sounds, and ethnic instruments. The sound architecture supports both mono and stereo multisamples, with particularly impressive stereo samples of grand pianos, Hammond organs with Leslie, orchestral strings and brass, and jazz vocals.The instrument's hierarchical sound organization moves from individual patches (supporting up to four stereo waveforms with velocity switching, layering, and keyboard splits) to Live Sets (multitimbral setups with up to eight patches) and Studio Sets (16 multitimbral slots designed for sequencer integration). A standout feature is the seamless patch changing capability that preserves audio continuity, reverb tails, and decay without dropouts or glitching.The Fantom G's production capabilities center around a 128-track MIDI sequencer with 480 pulses-per-quarter-note resolution and 24-track audio recording functionality. The 16 backlit rubberized pads serve multiple functions as MPC-style dynamic triggers, mute switches, sound recall buttons, and even a numeric keypad for quick patch access.Sound quality highlights include exceptional Rhodes electric pianos, realistic pipe organ samples, well-multisampled acoustic pianos suitable for rock and pop applications, and a comprehensive collection of bass and guitar sounds. The vintage keyboard section features quality Wurlitzer electric piano and Hohner Clavinet samples, while the Hammond patches range from supportive registrations to iconic '60s-style arrangements.The effects section comprises 78 high-quality processors including auto-wah, reverse delay, lo-fi simulations, 3D Roland Sound Space effects, and tempo-synced step filters, all crowned by a particularly impressive master reverb. Each patch maintains dedicated effects routing, ensuring consistent sound quality across all playing modes.Available in three configurations—G6 (61 keys), G7 (76 keys), and G8 (88 weighted keys)—the Fantom G accommodates different performance needs while maintaining identical sound engines and specifications across the range.Technical SpecificationsSound Engine & MemoryWaveform ROM: 256MBTotal Waveforms: 2,230 (mono and stereo)Polyphony: Not specified in sourceFactory Patches: 1,664Patch Categories: 39 organized categoriesUser Sample Memory: 32MB standard, expandable to 1GB via DIMMSample Format Support: WAV and AIFF (44.1kHz), raw audio onlySound ArchitecturePatch Structure: Up to 4 stereo waveforms per patchVelocity Layers: Supported with velocity switching and layeringKeyboard Splits: SupportedLive Sets: Up to 8 patches per multitimbral setupStudio Sets: 16 multitimbral slots for sequencer integrationMIDI Channels: 16-channel multitimbral operationSequencerMIDI Tracks: 128Audio Tracks: 24Resolution: 480 pulses per quarter note (ppqn)Maximum Capacity: 1 million notesFeatures: Track merging, audio bouncingControllers & InterfaceDisplay: 8.5-inch, 800 × 480-pixel full-color backlit LCDControl Sliders: 8 assignable slidersRotary Controls: 5 rotary potentiometersData Wheel: Large silver data wheel with 4-way cursor navigationPads: 16 backlit rubberized velocity-sensitive padsMouse Support: USB mouse compatibility for screen navigationKeyboard88 keys with weighted piano actionEffectsTotal Effects: 78 typesEffect Types: Auto-wah, reverse delay, lo-fi radio/telephone simulation, 3D Roland Sound Space, step filter, master reverbRouting: Dedicated effects per patch with individual send settings per toneExpansionExpansion Slots: 2 slotsCompatible Boards: ARX series (ARX01 Drums, ARX02 Electric Pianos)Legacy Support: SRX expansion boards NOT supportedConnectivityUSB Ports: 3 total (mouse, memory stick, computer connection)MIDI: Full MIDI I/OAudio Outputs: Analog outputs, S/PDIF digital (coaxial)Audio Inputs: Analog inputs, S/PDIF digital inputMicrophone Input: Combination XLR/jack with phantom power and high-Z switchPedal Inputs: Not specified in sourceSoftware & Computer IntegrationSoftware Editor: Complete parameter editing via computerSample Transfer: USB memory stick (requires Fantom formatting)Computer Integration: USB connectivity for audio/MIDIPlug-in: Sound engine not available as separate plug-inPower & Boot TimeBoot Time: 15 seconds from power-on to playing modeScreensaver: 3D animated screensaver with color graphicsSpecial FeaturesSeamless Patch Changing: No audio dropout during patch changesChord Memory: Complex chord shapes triggered with single fingerGuitar-style Chord Strums: SupportedInnovative Pitch Bend: Hold one note while bending anotherArpeggiator: Built-in arpeggiation functionsStep LFO: For creating beats and synth phrasesSample Beat Detection: With Recycle-style sample slicingPatch Directory: Organized browsing with 10x speed scrollingNumeric Mode: Pads function as numeric keypad for quick patch accessSample Import LimitationsSupported Formats: Raw WAV and AIFF files onlyImport Restrictions: No direct library import, loop points not recognized, manual parameter reconstruction requiredIndividual Sample Panning: Not available for user samplesIncluding HardFlight Case and Piano Stool and printed instructions There are some minor scratches but nothing that affects the functionality of the keyboard
Price£800
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