Fantom

This is a set of tutorial videos for the Roland Fantom G, covering:

• Studio Mode Recording on the Roland Fantom G
• Audio Recording & Sampling on the Fantom G
• Roland Fantom G Modes

In this official Cakewalk video, composer, remixer and producer Justin Lassen (creator of the ‘Synaesthesia’ series) offers his impressions of the SONAR V-Studio 700 package. The Fantom VS (Roland Synthesizer) and Channel Strip / EQ controls are among his favorite features.

Recorded live at NAMM 2009.

The Beatles – Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

Description:

Beatles cover done on a Roland Fantom XA keyboard synthesizer set to Shroomy with arpeggiator.

via PhantomWarlock

Sinevibes has announced that the Planet F and Planet X sound libraries are now available for Roland SonicCell synthesizer module.

Description:

The Planet F and Planet X libraries have been designed to take all the great features of the Roland synthesizers to the extreme. From vintage analog and digital classics to new and never-heard-before instruments, phrases and grooves, the Planet libraries include an extremely large collection of different sounds that are ready to go into any modern performance and production.

Planet F and Planet X are immediately available in all loadable formats for Fantom-S, Fantom-X, Juno-G and SonicCell, at $29 each. These libraries are part of the Planet Pack which adds the Fantom Tweakbook for a total of $59 (23% off), and the upcoming fifth edition of the Tweakbook will add SonicCell compatibility as well (as a free update to all owners of the fourth edition).

NAMM Update: Roland announced what they call the most powerful and luxurious live workstation in Roland history.

Luxuriate in the details:

• The Fantom-G offers an advanced sound engine, the ARX SuperNATURAL expansion bay, a large color LCD, a new audio/MIDI recorder, 88-note Ivory Feel weighted keys (Fantom-G8), 76-note keys (Fantom-G7), and 61-note keys (Fantom-G6).
• The Fantom-G’s sound engine is driven by a powerful new audio processor, with twice the wave-ROM capacity of its predecessor. What sets this instrument apart is its new ARX expansion, which allows additional sound-sets and fully dedicated synth and effects engines to be added.
• SuperNATURAL is Roland’s behavior-modeling technology that enables a new level of organic, emotional expression.
• The Fantom-G is also the first Roland instrument to feature Roland’s newly designed sequencer. In conjunction with the large-size LCD, this tool provides 128 tracks (including 24 audio tracks) in a fully integrated audio/MIDI graphical environment. A mouse can also be incorporated for computer-like speed and ease of use.
• A new effects engine provides a wide range of multi-effects for each Fantom-G sound or part. In 16-part multi-timbre mode, up to 22 effect routings can be used simultaneously. Users can create complex setups with up to 18 insert effects per patch, plus global reverbs and choruses. Mastering effects are provided for polishing songs created with the onboard sequencer.

The Fantom-G8 comes outfitted with Roland’s PHA II “Ivory Feel” keyboard that reproduces the feel of ivory for the natural keys and ebony for the sharps, providing the stability and comfort of a real acoustic piano keyboard. The natural keys are designed to absorb moisture, ensuring a secure, slip-proof feel.