The
Fantom-XR brings powerful sampling and synthesis to a convenient 1U
rack module. With room for over 1GB of sounds, this affordable module
sets a new standard for expandability. The 128MB internal wave ROM
includes expressive new Patches like an 88-key split piano, plus room
for six SRX expansions. Full-blown user sampling is also supported,
along with .WAV/AIFF compatibility for loading samples via USB. And
with PC Card storage, the Fantom-XR makes backing up data quick and
easy.
New 128-Voice Sound Engine
Like the Fantom-X keyboards, the Fantom-XR
module is based on Roland's powerful new sound generator chip. This
chip delivers maximum audio processing performance at a great price -
including an expressive stereo 4-tone synthesis engine with 128-voice
polyphony. The internal 128MB wave ROM includes quality-focused
waveforms - like Roland's amazing 88-key split piano (a multi-stage
velocity-switched stereo sampled piano), lively new string ensembles,
fat drum sounds and more - recorded using world-class studios and
renowned engineers like Dan Blessinger (Martinsound). The internal wave
ROM can be expanded up to 512MB using six optional SRX-Series
expansions. No other module boasts this kind of sound library!
User Sampling and More
Out of the box, the Fantom-XR ships with a 16MB
sample memory for loading .WAV/AIFF files via USB or for recording your
own sounds via the analog and digital inputs. A host of sample editing
tools - including a Wave Edit screen, Chop function and real time
timestretching - give you plenty of control over your samples. And by
adding optional DIMM memory, you can load up to 528MB of audio into the
Fantom-XR. Combined with a fully expanded wave ROM, that's over 1GB of
sounds! Editor software will be bundled for detailed Patch editing and
backing up data is easy using optional PC Cards (up to 1GB) or via USB.
Made for Sequencing
Even without an internal sequencer, the
Fantom-XR's 128 voices and capacity for over 1GB of waveforms make it
the perfect module for use with a computer or hardware sequencer. In
fact, it boasts the same tight integration of audio and MIDI as its
keyboard cousins, but with greater expandability. Just MIDI it up to
your sequencer of choice, and let the Fantom-XR automatically sync up
all your audio loops to tempo using a high-quality realtime
timestretching algorithm. You can even record linear audio phrases and
play them back from RAM like a digital recorder!
Studio-Quality Effects and Mastering Tools
The Fantom-XR boasts the same powerful effects
processing found in the Fantom-X keyboards - including three
multi-effects processors that can be freely configured, plus separate
reverb and chorus processors. The multi-effects are extremely powerful
with algorithms ranging from COSM Guitar Amp Modeling and Lo-Fi
processing to tempo-synced delay, Slicer, Isolator and more. A
dedicated Mastering processor serves up tools like multi-band
compression to give your music a tighter, punchier sound.
The Simplicity of USB
The onboard USB port can be used as a USB-MIDI
interface - perfect for sequencing the Fantom-XR from a computer. USB
also makes for a great way to transfer audio files to and from the
module - just connect a cable, then drag and drop away. The Fantom-XR
can import and export .WAV and AIFF files, making it compatible with a
wide variety of sounds available on CD-ROM and via the Internet. Give
your music a serious sonic upgrade with the Fantom-XR.
Features
- 1U rackmount synthesizer/sampler with capacity for over 1GB of sounds
- 128-voice polyphony and expressive 4-tone stereo multiplex synthesis
- Flexible user sampling with .WAV/AIFF compatibility
- 128MB wave ROM expandable to 512MB via 6 optional SRX boards
- 16MB sample memory expandable to 528MB with optional DIMMs
- 3 MFX processors, plus separate reverb, chorus and mastering effects
- USB port and optional PC Card storage with up to 1GB capacity
- 2 stereo (4 mono) analog outputs, stereo analog input, plus S/PDIF digital I/O
