Roland Fantom-G6 Sampling Workstation, 61-Key

Roland Fantom-G6

Roland's most powerful onstage workstation also has unrivaled studio and music production capabilities. The ability to switch between modes optimized for stage or studio means, from sound source and effects to operation control, you are always constantly prepared in either environment. The Fantom-G is also the first electronic musical instrument to provide SuperNATURAL(tm) sounds via ARX-series expansion boards. Explore a new dimension of musical creativity with the Fantom-G live workstation.

In The Studio...

With STUDIO mode, all facets of the Fantom-G are optimized for the composing and music-creation process. You get access to 16-part layers and up to 22 simultaneous studio-quality effects. The sequencer provides 24 audio tracks and 128 MIDI tracks while the oversize 8.5-inch wide VGA color TFT panel, combined with USB mouse capability, adds more dimensions of comfort and convenience.

...and On The Stage

LIVE mode organizes sound sources and effects for incredible ease and convenience on stage. Using 8-part multi-timbral mode, you can freely adjust settings for layers and splits, maximizing expression onstage. The high quality of the sound sets give you the radically refreshed stage sound, while the keyboard action and SuperNATURAL(tm) expansion sets give you the musical palette for newfound expressiveness. Every feature of the Fatom-G has been designed to completely revitalize your live performance.

Sound Engine

A colossal sound engine has been developed for the Fantom-G series, with double the wave capacity of it's predecessor. The acclaimed stereo multi-sampled 88-key piano sound of the Fantom-X has been resampled and improved for the Fantom-G. Potent upgrading extends to synth, drums, bass, strings, and other fundamental sound sets as well. The wind-instrument sounds, such as the flute and oboe, are particularly expressive. In LIVE mode you can use eight independent parts to freely create layers and splits. While playing live, with the Patch Remain function, sound release and effects are seamless. All you desire for expression during live performance is fully supported right from the sound source.

SuperNATURAL Expansion Board ARX Series

Fatom-G provides two ARX slots for adding SuperNATURAL expansion boards the the already powerful synth lineup. SuperNATURAL is Roland's unique behavior-modeling technology that enables a new level of organic emotional expression previously unattainable in synthesizers. Applied to the traditional instrument sounds, SuperNATURAL enables the delicate, natural 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.

Keyboard System

The flagship synth-action keyboards of the Fantom-G6 and Fantom-G7 are Roland's direct response to field research from world-leading keyboard players – incorporating their feedback after testing a variety of prototype designs.

Features Of The Fantom-G6

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-inch wide color LCD and mouse connectivity

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

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Keyboard and Sound Generator Section
Keyboard: 61 keys, with velocity and channel aftertouch

Maximum 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: 2,153

Preset Memory:
- Patches: 1,500 + 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): 16 systems, 76 types
- Multi-Effects (MFX): 2 systems, 78 types
- Chorus: 1 system, 3 types
- Reverb: 1 system, 10 types
- Input Effects: 1 system, 6 types
- Mastering Effects: 1 system, 3-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: 50

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 4

Control Slider x 8

Assignable Switch x 2

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)
- USB Mouse Connector

Digital Audio Interface: COAXIAL INPUT / OUTPUT

Other
Display: Graphic Type, 8.5 inch, 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

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

Included Accessories
Owner's Manual

CD-ROM (Editor, USB MIDI driver)

Power Cord

Size and Weight
Width: 42 inches (1,066 mm)

Depth: 16-3/16 inches (411 mm)

Height: 5-5/8 inches (142 mm)

Weight: 32 lbs. (14.5 kg)

Power Supply: Power Cord (Included)

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