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ChrisDuncan

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Re: Merry Christmas !!!! in Fantom Platform · 24 Dec 2025

Merry Christmas, my friend. Hope life is good!

Re: Fantom EX Firmware 1.10 is out in Fantom Platform · 24 Dec 2025

At the risk of appearing stupid (I'm a frequent flyer in those skies), I thought there was already support to add expansions, e.g. the Roland Cloud stuff. Am I missing something?

Re: Is there a Roland Cloud compatible rack mount unit? in Fantom Platform · 15 Apr 2025

The MC 101 looks powerful for its size. All in all, though, I'm surprised they haven't done a full on rack mount / cloud gizmo. One would think it would be right up their alley.

Is there a Roland Cloud compatible rack mount unit? in Fantom Platform · 12 Apr 2025

Hey, guys. More and more, it seems like the Roland offerings are essentially hardware wrappers for the Roland Cloud. That being the case, I was wondering if there was some kind of rack mount unit that was also integrated...

Re: Best/favorite piano patch in the new Fantom...? in Fantom Platform · 9 Aug 2024

Assuming I’m very demanding about acoustic piano sounds, owning a Fantom 7 EX (upgraded) I can’t stand playing piano sounds with its non weighted keyboard. Thus I found a sort of satisfaction driving German Grand via a S...

Re: Is there any difference between EX upgrade and the new EX keyboard? in Fantom Platform · 20 Jul 2024

Deep knowledge to the ultimate detail is exactly what I need as I go asking for a replacement to my beloved aging Mythos ST... Buchardt A700 ot Golden Ear T66? Thank you. 😀😀😀😀 🎹🎹🎹🎹 Your Mythos are very high end h...

Re: Is there any difference between EX upgrade and the new EX keyboard? in Fantom Platform · 20 Jul 2024

I think there are both advantages and disadvantages with this. Reuse of software/hardware potentially gives us products that are better tested and matured. And better compability across Rolands product line. I also think...

Re: Is there any difference between EX upgrade and the new EX keyboard? in Fantom Platform · 20 Jul 2024

ChrisDuncan, I appreciate the compliment! Actually, I am a retired major airline captain, and this project is fulfilling a dream I planted when I was a teenager. Great way to get your geek on and enjoy music at the same...

Re: Is there any difference between EX upgrade and the new EX keyboard? in Fantom Platform · 19 Jul 2024

But when you have an idea and start placing tracks, each with a script to filter MIDI channels, then another to select notes, another to add polyphony, another to add delay, another to set length, and another for panning...

Re: Is there any difference between EX upgrade and the new EX keyboard? in Fantom Platform · 18 Jul 2024

Reaper is one of the DAWs I've never used, but from friends who have I think the scripting and customization abilities are among it's greatest strengths. You're certainly enjoying it! :)

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