Roland
Fantom G8
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Roland Fantom G8
Introducing the most powerful and luxurious live workstation in Roland history. The Fantom-G8 is a dream instrument that redefines the boundaries of playability and creativity with its advanced sound engine, revolutionary ARX SuperNATURAL™ expansion bay, large-sized colour LCD, powerful new audio/MIDI sequencer, first-class “Ivory Feel” weighted keys, and more.
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- Advanced sound engine with double wave capacity of previous flagship workstation
- 2 x ARX expansion with SuperNATURAL — the world’s greatest performance-expression technology
- Graphic user interface with extra-large 8.5” wide colour 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
- Top-of-the-line keyboard action; weighted PHA II “Ivory Feel” keyboard
- Heavy-duty casing with aluminum panel
This is the Roland Fantom G8 also known as the Fantom-G8 or G 8 which is part of the range G6 G7 G8
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Features & Specification
Keyboard
88 keys, PHA II, Ivory feel, 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 2,153
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
AC Inlet
Others
Arpeggiator 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 (Colour)
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
Accessories
Owner's Manual, CD-ROM (Editor, USB MIDI driver), Power Cord
Options
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 1,396 mm 55 inches
Depth 502 mm 19-13/16 inches
Height 183 mm 7-1/4 inches
Weight 32.0 kg 70 lbs. 9 oz.
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.
88 keys, PHA II, Ivory feel, 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 2,153
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
AC Inlet
Others
Arpeggiator 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 (Colour)
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
Accessories
Owner's Manual, CD-ROM (Editor, USB MIDI driver), Power Cord
Options
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 1,396 mm 55 inches
Depth 502 mm 19-13/16 inches
Height 183 mm 7-1/4 inches
Weight 32.0 kg 70 lbs. 9 oz.
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.
