Fantom G8 Features
Advanced sound engine with double wave capacity of previous flagship workstations
2 x ARX expansion with SuperNATURAL (the world’s greatest performance-expression technology)
Graphic user interface with extra-large 8.5-inch 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
Top-of-the-line keyboard action; weighted PHA II Ivory Feel keyboard
Heavy-duty casing with aluminum panel
Roland Fantom-G8 88-key Sampling Synth Workstation
Product Specifications
Roland Fantom G8 88 Key Workstation Keyboard Specifications
Keyboard and Sound Generator Section
Keyboard: 88 keys, PHA II, Ivory feel, with velocity and channel aftertouch
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 seconds (approx)
Stereo: 180 seconds (approx)
When sampling memory is expanded with DIMM (544MB):
Mono: 108 minutes (approx)
Stereo: 54 minutes (approx)
Number of Samples per one project: 2,000
Sequencer Section
Tracks:
MIDI tracks (Internal/External/ARX): 128 max
Audio track: 24 max
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: 1,000,000 notes (approx)
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: 55 inches (1,396 mm)
Depth: 19-13/16 inches (502 mm)
Height: 7-1/4 inches (183 mm)
Weight: 70 lbs. 9 oz. (32.0 kg)