Roland Fantom G8

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Roland Fantom G8 Specifications

General

Keyboard	88 keys (PHA II Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escapement)
Polyphony	128 voices
Wave Memory	256 MB (16-bit linear equivalent)
Arpeggiator	Yes
Sound Generator	SuperNATURAL Technology
Display	8.5-inch wide TFT color LCD
Sequencer	128 tracks
Effects	Chorus: 3 types, Reverb: 5 types
Sampling	Yes
USB	USB
Controllers	Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever
Connectors	USB, MIDI
Storage	USB
Preset Patches	1, 536 (Preset: 1, 024, GM2: 256, User: 256)

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply

Explains how to connect and use the unit's power supply safely.

Placement

Details safe and appropriate locations for the unit.

Maintenance

Provides instructions for cleaning and maintaining the unit.

Repairs and Data

Outlines procedures and caveats for repairs and data handling.

Additional Precautions

Covers general safety and operational advice.

02: Sound Generator, Section 1 (Playing Sounds)

Playing in Single Mode

Describes how to play a single sound.

Playing in Live Mode

Explains combining sounds for live performance.

Playing in Studio Mode

Details mode for music production and recording.

03: Sound Generator, Section 2 (Controlling Sounds)

Modifying the Sound in Real Time

Explains using controllers for sound manipulation.

Playing Arpeggios

Details how to use the arpeggiator function.

Using the Chord Memory Function (Chord Memory)

Covers chord memory operations.

04: Sound Generator, Section 3 (Creating Sounds)

Creating a Patch

Guides on sound editing and creation.

Creating a Rhythm Set

Details on editing rhythm patterns.

Creating a Sample Set

Explains how to create and edit sample sets.

Creating a LiveStudio Set

Covers settings for live and studio performance setups.

Adding Effects

Explains applying and managing effects.

Effects List

Reference of available effects and their parameters.

05: Pads (Using the Pads)

Using the Pads

General introduction to pad functions.

Switching the Pad Mode (PAD MODE)

Explains how to change pad modes.

Using the Pads as Numeric Keys (NUMERIC)

Describes using pads for numeric input.

Using the Hold Function to Sustain the Sounds (HOLD)

Details how to sustain sounds with pads.

Sustaining a sound while you play other sounds

Explains how to sustain sounds with pads.

Sustaining multiple sounds

Explains how to sustain multiple sounds.

06: Sequencer (Creating a Song)

Playing Back a Song

Covers playback operations for songs.

Recording MIDI

Explains MIDI recording procedures.

Recording Audio

Details audio recording methods.

Editing Songs

Provides instructions for editing songs.

Saving a Song

Explains how to save recorded songs.

07: Sampler

Sampling

Explains the process of sampling audio.

Editing a Sample

Covers various sample editing functions.

Multisample

Details creating and editing multisamples.

08: Various Settings (Menu and System)

Menu Reference

Provides an overview of the Fantom-G's menus.

System Settings

Explains configuration options for the entire system.

V-LINK

Describes the V-LINK function for music and image synchronization.

09: Appendix

Installing the Expansion Board

Instructions for hardware installation.

Expanding the DIMM Memory

Details on memory module installation.

Troubleshooting

Lists common problems and solutions.

Error Messages

Explains system error messages and actions.

About MIDI

Information on MIDI connections and messages.

Specifications

Technical details of the Fantom-G.

Index

Alphabetical reference for topics.