Roland Fantom-X
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Roland Fantom-X by Roland | |||
Synthesis type: | digital signal processing | ||
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Polyphony: | 128 voices | ||
Timbrality: | 16 | ||
Filter: | 1 | ||
Attenuator: | 1 | ||
LFO: | 2 | ||
Velocity sensitive: | Yes | ||
Aftertouch: | Yes | ||
External control: | USB and regular MIDI | ||
Memory: | 64 Mb + DIMM slot | ||
Onboard effects: | 78 | ||
Produced: | 2004 - 2008 | ||
Original price: | 1,100 - 1,400 |
The Fantom-X (X6/X7/X8) is a music production workstation produced by Roland Corporation. It was introduced in 2004 as an upgrade from the Fantom S series. The Fantom-X competes with the Korg Triton, the Yamaha Motif and the Alesis Fusion. In 2008 it was succeeded by the Fantom-G.
[edit] Features
Featuring an 128-voice PCM-based synthesizer/sampler, MRC-Pro sequencer, 6 effects processors, dynamic pads and infrared D-Beam. It has 4 (keyboard) or 6 (module) SRX expansion board slots .
[edit] Models
There are four models that differ only in size and number of keys.
- X6: 61 keys
- X7: 76 keys
- X8: 88 weighted, hammer-action keys
- XR: Rack-mounted sound module.
In 2005 the Fantom-Xa was released, being a stripped down version of the original Fantom-X.