Why Roland Fantom G ? - Post to list the positive side. - Fantom-G

Re: Why Roland Fantom G ? - Post to list the positive side.

7 Jul 2009, 07:14

“this forum is full of negativity”

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Re: Why Roland Fantom G ? - Post to list the positive side.

7 Jul 2009, 08:54

this forum is full of negativity

The internet can be so mis-leading! Often all that we perceive from a post is a snapshot of an emotion/picture which captures a moment of consciousness, not necessarily reflecting the over-all propensity of the individual in question. People are more inclined to post comments on topics that they are passionate about. These topics include suggestions that would possibly increase the 'user-ability' of the Fantom G! This, IMHO, is not negativity! This is/u] healthy forum dynamics!

Members in this forum love their Fantom G (many own two) and are always striving to find ways to make it an even better workstation! Again, I do not percieve this as negativity.

Having said all that, if you were able to see under my nose, you would see a cute little smile. (I can't help the fact that the corners of my mouth turn downward.) Bernice was the one who took my picture! I told her to make sure to get my 'good side' and, being a bit of a smart***, she told me to bend over! Those pictures stay in the vault!

BTW! Why Roland Fantom G? It's shiny and I like all of the buttons and the little flashy things!! . . . and the sound, of course!

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Re: Why Roland Fantom G ? - Post to list the positive side.

7 Jul 2009, 13:10

“this forum is full of negativity”

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Re: Why Roland Fantom G ? - Post to list the positive side.

7 Jul 2009, 16:23

Why the FG? Well... for me... it was about three things: EFFECTS SECTION, SEQUENCER and ARX EXPANSION. (I work most in 4/4 so the bummer doesn't affect me that much -)) And of course sampler but that's not something new. There would be also the internal wave ROM, realtime controllers, display and mouse conectivity. Plus the fact that before buying the FG I've been a Roland user for certain years, I feel now so comfortable and familiar with their synth-workstations OS, sounds etc and thus it's unlikely for me to switch on something else.

Re: Why Roland Fantom G ? - Post to list the positive side.

7 Jul 2009, 16:30

Fantom-G because of the sound and UI. Oh, and because it is a Roland. With Roland, life is amusing, full with surprises (mostly unpleasant but that's not the point

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Maybe if I ever was to switch to something else, my choice would be a Kurzweil (but along with a Roland too at the same time).

For the time being, my Fantom-G along with my PC DAW and VSTs is the perfect combination and all I need.

Re: Why Roland Fantom G ? - Post to list the positive side.

8 Jul 2009, 07:08

"mostly unpleasant but that's not the point

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Yeah right. Well they could make it up by hurrying a little bit on releasing some new ARX cards. Perhaps with multiple midi channels? Go Roland Go Roland go for it -))

Re: Why Roland Fantom G ? - Post to list the positive side.

8 Jul 2009, 07:28

Yeah, ARX with more multitibrality. Since ARX expansions are integrated synths with effects and polyphony, they could offer more multitimbrality as well. The ARX 01 and 02 are only single-timbral, while the ARX 03 is single-timbral too (MIDI channels awise), but there is some stacking and layering options, although rather awkward for many users.

Re: Why Roland Fantom G ? - Post to list the positive side.

8 Jul 2009, 09:21

Who needs a band?

Drummer? Checked!
Guitar-player? Checked!
Bassguitar-player? Checked!
Keyboard-player? Checked! (Obviously you...)
Singer? Checked!(Obviously you or useaudio samples...)
Sound Engineer? Checked (Obviously you or hire one

)

The Fantom G......waiting for your instructions...

A+

Re: Why Roland Fantom G ? - Post to list the positive side.

10 Jul 2009, 08:51

Not available from any other manufacturer:

Cool V-Link splash screen!

But seriously, there are lots of things the G has alone, or has more of, than other boards.

- 22 FX routings in multi timbral mode.

- Skip-Back sampling

- USB Mouse

- 8.5 inches TFT color LCD

- 16 Pads vs 8 on competition

- 128 midi/24 audio tracks vs 16/8 on competition

The list goes on.

I think the G is the most versatile and best sounding board on the market, at it's price point.

Craig Maxim
http://www.myspace.com/craigmaxim

Re: Why Roland Fantom G ? - Post to list the positive side.

10 Jul 2009, 08:55

I like the fact that the G8 is so heavy that the band can't make me carry it on my own anymore. Really now, I struggle just to pick the case up when empty.. lol

Whine whine everywhere and not a drop to drink

Re: Why Roland Fantom G ? - Post to list the positive side.

10 Jul 2009, 16:51

I create music as a hobby. I like to compose my own songs and to collaborate with my children to help them create songs.

While I love Sonar and continue to use it, I find that I'm more likely to create something when I can just start up my FG and start playing and recording - one machine.

I also like that I can take the FG and an amp to church, school, or family talent shows and play along with my original songs - no laptop and extra cables required.

It's nowhere close to a full DAW, but for my purposes it's worked well. Would I like to see a more Sonar-like editor? OF COURSE.

Re: Why Roland Fantom G ? - Post to list the positive side.

10 Jul 2009, 17:28

sdmsec: I doubt it that we'll see a keyboard workstation with all the power of a computer DAW any time soon. On the other hand, I don't think that any DAW can compare to a decent keyboard workstation in terms of OS stability and straightforwardness. That's why I've always believed in the Keyboard Workstation as the center of the songwriting process, because of its ability to "capture the moment" (instant inspiration recorder). After all, you can always transfer your recorded data from the keyboard to the DAW in several ways (according to the specs of one's system) and continue building on the initial idea.

Re: Why Roland Fantom G ? - Post to list the positive side.

10 Jul 2009, 18:36

Here's one really positive:

The Fantom G sounds good.

Jesse J / The Fantom G Facebook group - Please join!

Re: Why Roland Fantom G ? - Post to list the positive side.

11 Jul 2009, 10:22

-- double post --

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Fantom-G6, Motif XS6, Korg M3-m, Korg Z1, Roland MC808 and MC909.

live a musical life

Re: Why Roland Fantom G ? - Post to list the positive side.

11 Jul 2009, 10:23

cyclops.."sdmsec: I doubt it that we'll see a keyboard workstation with all the power of a computer DAW any time soon.".... it's already here man... OpenLabs neko, miko... etc.

Also, a netbook with usb audio/midi interface keyboard controller.... the screen size will be like the FantomG, but full power of DAW software sequencer.... Now it's possible to get a dedicated netbook for music, even with just a MIDI sequencer, and get something Juno Di.....

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Fantom-G6, Motif XS6, Korg M3-m, Korg Z1, Roland MC808 and MC909.

live a musical life