ANNOUNCEMENT: VERSION 1.30 - Fantom-G

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: VERSION 1.30

1 Jul 2009, 10:22

Thanks!!!! i'm starting to luv my g!!
Well done!
AC

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: VERSION 1.30

1 Jul 2009, 10:32

One issue of the really extra urgent ones concerning the sequencer that needed to be fixed, namely saving odd time signatures status inside phrases, has been solved. So I don't see why we're not gonna see the rest of the stuff being solved eventually. Surely, there are quite a lot things that also need to be fixed, but I feel that once the guys at Roland have started fixing things, we're on our way to see the Fantom-G becoming what we want it to be. Or something very close to it anyway.

I'm very optimistic today, I don't want to ruin my or everyone's joy about the new update, so let the whining continue from tomorrow on.

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: VERSION 1.30

1 Jul 2009, 10:52

Great update. Thanks Roland !! Good!!

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: VERSION 1.30

1 Jul 2009, 11:34

I'm not sure why anybody is THANKING Roland for this update ...

The company OWES IT TO YOU, betatesters, and the platform ...

As it is, imo, the OS programmers are barely doing their job ...

Doesn't anybody else feel this is how the Fan-G should have been released INITIALLY ... ??? (And is responsible for a somewhat negative vibe against it in synthlandia ... ???)

I'm not considering buying ANY Fan-G until Roland takes it to V2.0 ... period ...

Some tunes and whatnot ...

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some tunes and whatnot ...
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Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: VERSION 1.30

1 Jul 2009, 11:44

I'm not sure why anybody is THANKING Roland for this update ...

Oh, you're so kind Diametro! I am sure that, unfortunately, at least two or three Roland employees will commit a suicide without any kind words from you. They tried so hard to please people like you but now their lives no longer make any sense...

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: VERSION 1.30

1 Jul 2009, 11:46

Diametro: Everyone is free to express their opinion. I was not so happy before 1.30. I'm a bit happier now (even though I haven't had the time to update yet), because of the addition of some vital things I wanted in my Fantom-G. Surely there are more things to add, but I think that we Fantom-G users are the most appropriate to judge if the new OS fits our needs. This update has been a good step, and we wait for the next ones to be made in the next few months. Everyone outside the Fantom-G club is welcome to step inside. For those who don't want to, everything is OK to me.

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: VERSION 1.30

1 Jul 2009, 11:59

I like the Diametro way to see the things, he is almost 100% right IMHO. Almost...

We pay a lot of money to get our "ultimate workstation ever blaster gold super" and we are not talking about "oh, thanks roland to give us new sounds, or a new collor on the screen" we are here to "thanks roland to make the thinks more like we want to". And who is the guy that can fire all guys at the company? The custumer. Us!

But, I have some education to thank about the great work and effort that Dan, Art, and all other guys are doing here to make the things better to all. I will always have the choice to seel my FG like I had the choice to not buy in the past. This is a race, and FG with all "problems" is still in the first position to me. Much more great things then things that I don´t like.

And in conclusion. Also THANKS to you Diametro. (I love democracy)

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Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: VERSION 1.30

1 Jul 2009, 12:07

Mmmmm . . . . these grapes are sure sour! ;-0 . . . makes good whine though . . . oops . . . I mean . . . wine. There's an analogy in there somewhere! Maybe a healthy dose of expectation on the part of the consumer is not such a bad thing! . . . Hey! . . . Wait a minute! . . . Since when did I start to get so serious? I'll try not to let it happen again. It gives me a headache.

sRa

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Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: VERSION 1.30

1 Jul 2009, 12:24

Diametro:

I'm not sure why anybody is THANKING Roland for this update ...

The company OWES IT TO YOU, betatesters, and the platform ...

As it is, imo, the OS programmers are barely doing their job ...

Doesn't anybody else feel this is how the Fan-G should have been released INITIALLY ... ??? (And is responsible for a somewhat negative vibe against it in synthlandia ... ???)

I'm not considering buying ANY Fan-G until Roland takes it to V2.0 ... period ...

Whoa, I rolled my eyes so hard it almost gave me whiplash.

Now that the Lamborghini G has three cupholders like the Hyundai X, you say "Finally! Now if the Lamborghini gets fuzzy dice, I might upgrade." Nice.

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: VERSION 1.30

1 Jul 2009, 12:36

TAW... you can't compare the features in 1.3 to cupholders in a car.... if you don't think the new features are worth it... you don't have to upgrade.... keep the 1.2, and anyone else who think Roland shouldn't provide fixes and updates can happily downgrade to 1.0. Come on!!!!

anyway.... does anyone know list of "Other fixes and enhancements" mentioned in the Read_me_first pdf of the 1.3 downalod?

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

live a musical life

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: VERSION 1.30

1 Jul 2009, 12:42

I think the new features are fantastic, but the Fantom-G is sooooo much more than that. Its audio engine is ridiculous, as is its MIDI engine, workflow, customization, file structure, etc. It's the Lamborghini to the X's Hyundai. That's all I'm saying.

Although I will agree with Diametro that 1.30 does feel like the package is finally complete... as if a company finally polished the hood and painted the last pinstripe.

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: VERSION 1.30

1 Jul 2009, 12:49

1.3 is a giant step forward.... but, I will feel like the package is complete when the effects routing is fixed. The routing in studio mode needs an overhaul and we need effects presets....

Anyway, back to 1.3, does any one know what "Other fixes and enhancements" were added?

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

live a musical life

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: VERSION 1.30

1 Jul 2009, 12:59

I also like to know that! Maybe " RPS - Note off is not being recorded from the pads" is fixed?

I can´t test this because I will have some gigs on this week and will not upgrade until I found secure time to do this. :-/

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: VERSION 1.30

1 Jul 2009, 15:36

Diametro is half-right... now whether he ever gets a G is another question.

If the OS 1.0 had all the features of 1.3 it would be no doubt that the G we have been a vast improvement over the X from the start (or any Yammie or Korg). But Roland created people like Diametro who now have to see Roland bend over backwards while juggling flaming poodles while skydiving before they feel the need to upgrade. but whatever. Ver 1.30 is a great update with many useful things in it. and I can't wait to use it. the ball is rolling however slowly) and I cant wait for the next one. Roland is still miles ahead of other manufacturers and only has to outdo themselves. shame on Roland for making the X sooooo fantastic... because Diametro will never buy anything else no matter how much of an improvement it is (sarcasm)

Re: ANNOUNCEMENT: VERSION 1.30

1 Jul 2009, 16:40

This version looks to be a vast improvement over previous ones; the arpeggiation customization and keyboard-RPS will really help me out. I've managed to stay (for the most part) positive about the G, and I'm glad I have - there are forward strides being made in nontrivial areas, and as someone said, they didn't tout this as version 2.0 - so we can expect to see other similarly significant upgrades down the road. I'm definitely satisfied for now - 1.3 should last me through the summer at least.