Fantom G (What it should have been and it's Specs)

[lang1977]

Keyboard
76 keys, with velocity and channel aftertouch
Maximum Polyphony
(New Std) 512 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
2,153
Preset Memory
Patches 1,500 + 256 (GM2)
Rhythm Sets 512 + 9 (GM2)
Live Sets 512
Studio Sets 512
User Memory per one project
Patches 512
Rhythm Sets 512
Live Sets 512
Studio Sets 512
Effects
Patch Multi-Effects (PFX) 32 systems, 76 types
Multi-Effects (MFX) 32 systems, 78 types
Chorus 1 system, 3 types
Reverb 1 system, 10 types
Input Effects 16 system, 6 types
Mastering Effects 1 system, 7-band compressor
Data Format
16-bit linear, .WAV or .AIFF
Sampling Frequency
44.1kHz
Maximum Sampling Time
[When sampling memory isn't expanded (32MB)]
mono: 360 sec. approx., stereo: 180 sec. approx.
[When sampling memory is expanded with DIMM (544MB)]
mono: 108 min. approx., stereo: 54 min. approx.
Number of Samples per one project
2,000
Sequencer Section
Tracks
MIDI tracks (Internal/External/ARX): max. 128
Audio track: max. 24
Tempo track: 1
Beat track: 1
Resolution
480 TPQN
Tempo
5.00 to 300.00
Song per one project
64
Phrase per one project
2,000
Note Capacity per one project
approx. 1,000,000 notes
Song Length
9,998 measures
Recording Method
Realtime recording
Step recording
Controllers
Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever
Control Knob x 8
Control Slider x 16 with mute buttons per channel
Assignable Switch x 6
D Beam Controller
Connectors
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
Mic./Guitar Input Jacks
1/4 inch phone type / XLR type (Phantom power)(Hi-Z)
Pedal Jacks
Hold Pedal Jack (Half Pedal recognition)
Control Pedal Jack (assignable) x 2
MIDI Connectors
IN, OUT, THRU
USB Connectors
USB Computer Connector (supports file transfer or mass storage class, and Audio/MIDI and *8SimRModule)
USB Mouse Connector( Should Have A Touchpad Mouse)
*Support For USB2.0 to (8) ¼ inch Input Jacks (L/MONO, R) module,For support up to 8 Simultaneous recordings (8SimRModule)
Digital Audio Interface
COAXIAL INPUT / OUTPUT
AC Inlet
Others
Arpeggiator 512
Arpeggio Sets 512
RPS Sets 128
Rhythm Pattern Sets 128
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
Expansion for sound generator
ARX expansion boards: 2 slots
Expansion for sampling memory
DIMM: 1 slot, supports PC133, CL=2/3, 3.3 V, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB,1024MB
External Storage Device
USB Flash Memory
Power Supply
AC 117 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60Hz), AC 220 V (60Hz)
Power Consumption
30 W
Accessories
Owner's Manual, CD-ROM (Editor, USB MIDI driver), Power Cord
Expansion Board: ARX Series, Keyboard Stand: KS-V7 (Fantom-G7/-G6), KS-18Z (Fantom-G8/-G7/-G6), KS-G8 (Fantom-G8), Pedal Switch: DP series,
Foot Switch: BOSS FS-5U, Expression Pedal: EV-5, USB Flash Memory: M-UF1G, M-UF128, Microphone: DR series, Headphones: RH-series
Size and Weight
Width
1,278 mm
50-3/8 inches
Depth
411 mm
16-3/16 inches
Height
142 mm
5-5/8 inches
Weight
16.5 kg
36 lbs. 7 oz.

[SammyJames]

Hey:

It appears as though what you are saying is that you wish that it had four times the polyphony that it actually has. That isn't a bad idea, and your opinion has been echoed by others here. Unless, of course, you know something that we don't...

- Sammy

[lang1977]

I can't understand why the polyphony isn't greater. I'm using the X7 and when I layer Piano,Strings,electric Piano and split left for bass, I can here notes dropping off. 128 Polyphony cannot work anymore..

[Diametro]

Add a module ... MIDI up another keyboard ... The Fantom-G's 128 tracks aren't ALL for internal use ... And how many sounds can one hear at once anyway?

One of the things I think we're going to see is a Fantom that's much more suitable to be a master controller of other synths ... I don't think that's something the Fan-X particularly excels at (on par with others only) ...

[aron]

Wow, try it with 4,5,6 or 16,32 or voices!

Old timers can guess what keyboards I am talking about.

[sambasevam]

the time it took you to type that out you could have....

[SammyJames]

aron:

You must be talking about the old Chroma Polaris, or the ESQ1, or the M1, or the E-Mu Z-Plane...

If Roland is banking on having a ton of folks selling their Fantom-X boards to get this one, then they will probably miss their Q4 earnings.

Like we used to say here in New England, with respect to our (once upon a time) terrible sports teams: "There's always next year..."

- Sammy

[aron]

>You must be talking about the old Chroma Polaris, or the ESQ1, or the M1, or the E-Mu Z-Plane...

Wow you are still young but good guesses!!!!!

4 voice - Oberheim 4 voice, Korg Mono/Poly
5 voice - Prophet 5
6 voice - Polysix, Oberheim OB-X (4-8)
16 voice - DX7, DX7ii w/E!
32 voice - Yamaha SY99 and a ton of others

I just sold my Morpheus. It was a cool Z-Plane rackmount.

[The Audacity Works]

Can I play?

Keyboard: 76 keys, with velocity and channel/polyphonic aftertouch
Polyphony: 512 voices, shared with the sampling section
Parts: 32 parts (Internal) + 48 parts (External) + 8 parts (ARX)+ 24 parts (Audio Track)
Wave Memory: 1GB (16-bit linear equivalent)
EFFECTS
Patch Multi-Effects (PFX): 64 systems, 76 types
Multi-Effects (MFX): 64 systems, 78 types
Chorus: 4 systems, 3 types
Reverb: 4 systems, 10 types
Input Effects: 16 systems, 6 types
Mastering Effects: 1 system, 7-band compressor
Data Format: 24-bit linear, .WAV, .AIFF, .MP3, OggVorbis
Sampling Frequency: 192kHz
SEQUENCER
Resolution: 960 TPQN
Tempo: 5.00 to 300.00
Songs per one project: 128
CONTROLLERS
Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever
Control Knob x 8 WITH LED COLLARS!
Control Slider x 16 MOTORIZED AND CONTACT SENSITIVE!
Assignable Switch x 6
D Beam Controller x 2
Suck knob x 1 set to minimum setting
CONNECTORS
TRS outs x 8
ADAT lightpipe x 2
MIDI IN x 2, OUT x 3, THRU
USB Computer Connector (supports file transfer or mass storage class, and Audio/MIDI and *8SimRModule)
USB Mouse Connector (Should Have A Touchpad Mouse)
COAXIAL INPUT / OUTPUT
Cupholder
OTHER
Imports VST and AU plugins with no authorization
Arpeggiator: A trillion billion
Arpeggio Sets: A trillion billion
RPS Sets: A trillion billion
Rhythm Pattern Sets: A trillion billion
Chord Memory: A trillion billion
Chord Memory Sets: A trillion billion
Display: Graphic Type, 8.5", Wide VGA (800 x 480 dots), backlit LCD (Color) TOUCHSCREEN
Pads: 16 pads, Velocity and Polyphonic Aftertouch sensitive, MV-8000 SIZE
ARX expansion boards: 8 slots
Sampling memory: DIMM—4 slots, supports PC133, CL=2/3, 3.3 V, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB
External Storage Device: 2TB San
Accessories: Owner's Manual, CD-ROM (Editor, USB MIDI driver), Power Cord, 24/7 free in-house tech support from a naked midget
Expansion Board: ARX Series, Keyboard Stand: KS-V7 (Fantom-G7/-G6), KS-18Z (Fantom-G8/-G7/-G6), KS-G8 (Fantom-G8)
Pedal Switch: DP series
Foot Switch: BOSS FS-5U, Expression Pedal: EV-5, USB Flash Memory: M-UF1G, M-UF128, Microphone: DR series
Size and Weight
Width: 50-3/8 inches
Depth: 16-3/16 inches
Height: 5-5/8 inches
Weight: 9 lbs. 7 oz.

Yeah! Now it's REVOLUTIONARY, not EVOLUTIONARY!

[SammyJames]

Hey Aron:

I'm not THAT young. I'm 35, so I lived through the late seventies and all of the eighties. My favorite music from those decades is stuff like Jeff Wayne's "War of the Worlds" and Jan Hammer's stuff with Al Di Meola.


By the way -- here are a few that you probably hadn't thought of...

Six voices -- Sequential Six-Trak!!!
Six voices -- Oberheim Matrix Expander!!!
Ten voices -- Casio VZ-10M!!!
Twelve voices -- Oberheim Matrix-12!!!

Never owned either of the first two, but a college buddy of mine owned one of each. The third I saw here in Cambridge at David White's shop. I was interested, but it cost WAY too much...

- Sammy

[howardS]

The Audacity Works - I don't think you thought all of this through. I mean, how would you trigger all of them RPS sets.

Also, a trillion billion arpeggiator sets? I guess you just don't care about all those people who are waiting for Roland to finally deliver the much anticipated keyboard with a trillion trillion arpeggiator sets.

PS. Thanks for all the info, The Audacity Works.

[SammyJames]

Yah!!! AND DAMMIT WHERE IS MY CUP HOLDER?!

(Sorry for stealing your thunder, Artemio...)



- Sammy

[The Audacity Works]

"Also, a trillion billion arpeggiator sets? I guess you just don't care about all those people who are waiting for Roland to finally deliver the much anticipated keyboard with a trillion trillion arpeggiator sets."

Oh crap—you're right. I forgot about that demographic. I guess it just goes to show that Roland can't possibly please everyone.

Also forgot to mention that my Fantom-G7 sells for $1999 street.

[BigBrotherMotown]

"Suck Knob" (Turned ALL the way UP and break off the Knob!!!!)

Cup Holders....

Tech Support from a Naked MIDGET!!!!!!!

LMFOA!!!!


Thanks Audacity.....You have Ruined my Laptop!!!!
I just spit Orange Juice all over the screen...LOL



Too Funny!!!

[SammyJames]

The Audacity Works:

I'd buy that fer a dollar....



- Sammy