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Vadim Platinum Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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More copying from Korg!!!
They even put SW switches next to joystick.
but the joystick stil is "3-way", not "4-way" like in KORG! _________________ World needs Nikola Tesla’s technologies |
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Voltan Senior Member
Joined: 02 Nov 2007 Posts: 370 Location: Poland
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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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btw, it has no visible audio outputs, how are we supposed to use it? |
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GregC Platinum Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:36 pm Post subject: |
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its completely wireless
think of all the $$ we'll save on not buying cables
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Voltan Senior Member
Joined: 02 Nov 2007 Posts: 370 Location: Poland
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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:54 pm Post subject: |
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and of the $$ we'll spend buying some kind of receivers
no, really, are the connectors on the bottom or what? |
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GregC Platinum Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:13 pm Post subject: |
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ok, i will stop joking, but only for a minute
likely the outputs were brushed out or maybe the placement of the outs is on a back panel that angles where we can't see it
Try to hang in there for 1 more day, actually 19 hours or so _________________ Kronos 88. MODX8
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bkboy Full Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:37 pm Post subject: |
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hush kids, nothing to get excited...just seems like a repackage of previous fantoms...atleast i give props to roland that they didnt f-up the design like korg did with the m3! |
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Voltan Senior Member
Joined: 02 Nov 2007 Posts: 370 Location: Poland
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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:47 pm Post subject: |
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bkboy wrote: | f-up the design like korg did with the m3! |
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GregC Platinum Member
Joined: 15 May 2002 Posts: 9451 Location: Discovery Bay (San Francisco Bay Area)
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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 11:47 pm Post subject: |
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bkboy wrote: | hush kids, nothing to get excited...just seems like a repackage of previous fantoms...atleast i give props to roland that they didnt f-up the design like korg did with the m3! |
never mind, junior. I think You are mistaken about the G, as well
I suspect its a major upgrade from the X
We will find out very soon _________________ Kronos 88. MODX8
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synthguy Platinum Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:21 am Post subject: |
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It usually takes something like NAMM to remind me of this place.
I have a Fantom X7, and I'm actually a little disappointed in a Roland product for the first time. A little. Mostly because of the filters, which are a little wimpy. The skimpy effects I can live with, since I have rack stuff to beef that up with. The rom samples are actually superb, and when you do a mix on it, the sound is very nice for that gen of instrument. Soloing a synthesizer patch, half the time I can't quite get what I want out of it. The synth engine in the venerable 90's era JD-990 is much better, as are the effects. But, throw a slightly disappointing patch into a mix, and it sounds pretty nice.
If they can get a series of nice vintage filter models in the new G series, they'll sell, because Roland knows how to give an instrument great waves to work with. And a very good sign is a multi-effect with each channel, like 16 inserts. I do expect great things with these boards.
I keep vacillating. I go back and forth between wanting an M3/Motif XS combo, and an Oasys, which is of course every synthesist's dream playstation. Maybe... this year? It could happen. _________________ PRAY FOR THIS PLANET!! |
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GregC Platinum Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 2:02 am Post subject: |
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synthguy wrote: | It usually takes something like NAMM to remind me of this place.
I have a Fantom X7, and I'm actually a little disappointed in a Roland product for the first time. A little. Mostly because of the filters, which are a little wimpy. The skimpy effects I can live with, since I have rack stuff to beef that up with. The rom samples are actually superb, and when you do a mix on it, the sound is very nice for that gen of instrument. Soloing a synthesizer patch, half the time I can't quite get what I want out of it. The synth engine in the venerable 90's era JD-990 is much better, as are the effects. But, throw a slightly disappointing patch into a mix, and it sounds pretty nice.
If they can get a series of nice vintage filter models in the new G series, they'll sell, because Roland knows how to give an instrument great waves to work with. And a very good sign is a multi-effect with each channel, like 16 inserts. I do expect great things with these boards.
I keep vacillating. I go back and forth between wanting an M3/Motif XS combo, and an Oasys, which is of course every synthesist's dream playstation. Maybe... this year? It could happen. |
I hear you. I agree with that Roland instrument quality. I really like it and started with the Jv880.
As we know One w/s does not ' do it all'. I enjoy all 3 flavors ( Rd700sx, XS and M3-M)
I hope I am right about the 'G' _________________ Kronos 88. MODX8
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bkboy Full Member
Joined: 18 Jan 2007 Posts: 115
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Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 3:07 am Post subject: |
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if you want really good roland filter, buy the v-synth gt...it has that amazing tb emulation filter. the pissweak filters on the fantom, affectionately known as TVFs, don't hold a candlelight to v-synth gt's.
roland as a brand continues its legacy only because of v-synth line, the workstation line is a laugh and a half...maybe you are right greggie boy, the fantom-g may SOUND significantly better than the x...it better be to stomp out the competition. |
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Boynton Senior Member
Joined: 19 Jan 2004 Posts: 421
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Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 10:52 am Post subject: |
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The info about the Fantom-G is up at www.roland.com |
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wuss88 Junior Member
Joined: 08 Nov 2007 Posts: 84 Location: London
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Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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Definitely not a touch screen!
http://www.roland.com/products/en/Fantom-G6/
"large sized color LCD"
That ARX expression option sounds interesting tho _________________ A Musical Instrument Owner and Player |
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Voltan Senior Member
Joined: 02 Nov 2007 Posts: 370 Location: Poland
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Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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the sequencer and 22 effects look cool ;] |
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Boynton Senior Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 2:36 pm Post subject: |
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Voltan wrote: | the sequencer and 22 effects look cool ;] |
Yeah, but unfortunately we're still at 128 note polyphony, which must be shared with any audio tracks. And it looks like the 256 meg of wave ROM is the same soundset as the Fantom-X with some added SRX sounds. Nothing new. |
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