I have had the fantom for two months and i dont think ive explored 1% of what it has to offer. It's ridiculous as a matter of fact its ridonkulous. Great demo man, thanks.
I strongly believe there needs to be an option to change the default record settings. It is driving me crazy having to change to 1 bar count in and mix and loop every single time.
Nice. Put it out simple and straight. These workstations used to intimidate with steep learning curves. Now its simple even for amateurs trying to express their musical ideas. Was looking at MoDX to replace my now truly dead korgTR but the Fantom looks more friendly
I was trying to understand the beginning. How do you create or find the empty pattern where you start? (For me it's my first week with this instrument so... ) 🎶🙋♂️
Great walkthrough of the Fantom sequencer. How does one change the tempo within the same song, nothing in the manual on this I don’t believe? I have managed to slave the Fantom using MTC in Logic Pro X sending MTC to change the tempo but live on stage this is not so practical. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Good demo....needs a piano roll editor in pattern mode, can’t believe it was left out, and can you show us how to overdub in group and song mode. Only had it a couple weeks anyway thanks look forward to seeing more.
aside from the usual pro's and con's of this keyboard, Absolute Music: I would just like to say that I really enjoyed your little "ditty" that you put together for this demonstration. It had a lot of nice kind of syncopated counter-melodies....very well done!
Very good demo indeed. Makes me quite interested in the Fantom. Seems easy and tons of fun to work with. Can anyone explain to me one thing though: what is a scene?!?
Except... except... except... no audio clips in those loops... can’t control external midi gear from clip midi either from what I understand... and no multi-sampling for your own sounds!
Its sequencer is basic...No real Sampler...No Audio tracks....you are far better off with a Fantom X or G...its just a Roland FA with more external controllers and 3 times the price
@@justaname1862 yep... just got my Fantom G! Congrats Roland on selling me on the one true workstation! Too bad it’s ten years old and not your new one! Hehe.
EDub Roland has already said they will be adding features for years to come through software updates. They've already released 15 sound expansions and a few more features through updates. There is a ton of reserve power under the hood so it's only going to get better. So far, they're keeping their word. I do own the Fantom 6.
@@anthonynewcomb1069 I'll believe it when I see it. You should buy gear based on what it can do at the time of release not on a "promise" from what they may deliver. Otherwise, you will set yourself up for disappointment; on the other hand, it is good they have released updates. But Roland needs convince people like me that they will continue to support their products consistently over time like Yamaha has done with its Motif XF updates in the past.
Good, informative tutorial. I have just purchased a PSR SX-900 and getting to know it. It is great that Yamaha has included these recording facilities. This Video is really helpful because this Demo is far superior to reading instructions on paper. I have also uploaded a video on TH-cam titled " Believe in me" recorded using the SX-900 but was not confident enough to use the recording facilities. So I'll try it next time :)
Hi Andy.. wondering why you have to create groups.. are the A-H not already groups... I guess of you wanted only certain loops of the entire row (A-H) then that would be neccessary?
@ Absolute Music Sequencer realization in Fantom much much better then in Yamaha Montage/MODX, I guess. But what about transitions between songs parts like uplifters and downlifters? How can I add it?
You can get a used Fantom G678 for a third of the price and have a more complete feature set without the need to buy a Mac with Logic. Roland (Korg, Yamaha) should sell products that are finished, not some intermediaries they might drop during develoment.
Yep I actually went with a G. Except it cost 2/3 the price of one of these, not one third! :) seems like 88 keys are bountiful but 61 and the 73 keys especially are rare.
you have got it spot on...a "Workstation" should have everything in one box....not relie on $$$ of outboard gear to create one..Geez $6000.00 and it doesnt even have a real sampler !!!!!
@@TH-camSupportTeams Yes...no real sampler...you can sample to a pad but you cant take a sample and create a patch on the keyboard...useless...EVERY Workstation has had a sampler since the 90s...and they have taken it out...and want you to pay $6000.00....they have taken sooooo many things off this New one....there isnt even a Linear Sequencer on it...very dissapointing
Thank you for the good video .Very helpful for when I get the Fantom .I like to use Native instruments Session Strings pro 2 .Specifically the articulations .Does the Fantom have articulations for strings ? Would I have to sample the strings and use them via the sampler ? Would I be able to use a stylus pen on the screen instead of my fingers ?
You CANT sample to the Keyboard...only to a pad (which is not even touch sensative) the New Fantom doesnt have a real sampler...its like the FA series...just 3 times the price. I have researched the hell out of the new Fantom...and unless Roland do a HUGE software upgrade its a Fail as a workstation...it doesnt even have a proper sequencer either....and NO Audio trackx.
Mark QUAVERTUNE Maybe I'm misunderstanding your usage, but you can easily control and play plugins (also while playing internal sounds at the same time). In midi out mode for a zone, it acts just like a high quality midi controller you'd use with plugins. The versatility is crazy good.
actually reminds me a lot of using a DAW - just laying tracks, in orders, & arranging them how you want. my question is after you write an entire song & have it saved - say like for a final recording or live performance will the rig allow you to play a synth. part on board in real time to go with it? in other words can you later pick a cool voice & play it along with the saved song? thanks - really good & easy to understand tutorial
Great video.. ive just purchased the new Fantom 06.. which is basically the same synth... and ive been struggling with the sequencer, but these videos for the older flagship Fantom are a big help.. but can you guys at Roland write better manuals by including mini tutorials in them... Thanks Andy 👍
great tutorial well done in a way to understand how to create a song...I really enjoyed watching this ........this new Fantom is a game changer. thanx so much
This Roland is awesome for me. This would make it easier for me to compose songs in full. I wouldn't need to use Audacity to stick the pieces together. Only how to record and save to disk and then burn to CD ?
I believe the built in sampler will allow you to record but I’m not exactly sure how long your samples can be but I have certainly recorded 30 second snippets onto a usb
Hi never had a synth but the Fantom has really caught my eye. Can you advise whether you can create a backing accompaniment and then change chords whilst playing like you would on a tradition home keyboard as such?
That was a very intuitive sequencer, very well done Roland!!! I am assuming though, since we have 16 tracks that those tracks can be muted and started with the 16 pad buttons so we can control the sequence on the fly??? Using a touch screen while performing does not work for a musician, need to use those 16 pads for performance function.
there is an Ed Diaz roland product support video on you tube, where he demonstates how to do the very same thing you are asking for, so , yes, it is possible.
This process is very simple in Ableton live, Maschine, Cubase etc. Paying $4000 USA.Do you know how many library and plugins I could buy with this money. Thanks
A decent computer with enough ram and the space can cost you about $1200. A computer monitor $300. A decent DA converter about $500. Studio speakers about $200. A medium size midi controller about $300. Abelton Live Standard $360. We are at $2,660. You have about $639 left to equal the amount of the Fantom 6. Not much left for good quality libraries and plugins to buy.
@@nelauren you're missing the point, I use Roland products to make music outside the box, except I can do it for under 1k and already have a computer as does everyone in 2019 which can be used for final touches ONLY if required, any mid range cheap computer can do this and audacity is a powerful free tool to do so. Anyone spending 3k on a Roland workstation already has a computer, please don't be stupid, so add your overpriced 1200 dollar computer and the 200 dollar speakers to the fantom as your going to need the speakers no matter what. You've now spent well over 4k when you could have had a computer, daw and plugins for life for around 2k and thats if they're all bought and not pirated. By your figures you'd be paying too much to make music in the box. You don't need a 1200 dollar gaming machine to make music. My point is still valid. This workstation is an incredible waste of money
This demo goes too fast for me. I'd like to buy one but I would like to know how to use it before I get it because I had a Casio workstation and sent it back because of the lack of product support.
I am torn between the Korg Kronos 2 and the Roland Fantom. I can't really play the piano properly with both hands and am used to doing small sections when it comes to the piano. Which is easier to make samples/drum beats and then be able to arrange them into a song?
@@brynmorgan1614 Yeah Both would be great, I would give the slight edge to the Fantom in sound design and it does have amazing sounds, apart from that, the I/O is much better on the fantom compared to the Kronos. The Kronos however has A large space of hard drive if you want to load samples. Trade off is slow startup compared to the Fantom. I would prefer for myself the Fantom to integrate it with Mainstage and use my sounds through the Fantom itself. Oh and the Fantom has an analog filter as well!
Cheers for that @@clayton_jansen! Now I checked out the FA-6/FA-8 as well - have you tried out any of them and how do the compare to the Fantom in terms of putting a track together from scratch?
@@holygeneration7 its a heavy keyboard compare to nowdays synth... yes it sound very good but lack of feature ex:midi.. maybe i play it until that thing unrepaired :) you have the rack? Thats great my friend
@@holygeneration7 yes triton just have 5 steel pin old MIDI, wich very rare to use now because keyboardist use USB MIDI on the laptop, actually i love synth with heavy keys... but motix is very cool too
Finally a good tutorial straight to the point cheers lads
Fantastic demo and talk-through of this fabulous instrument! Thanks very much!
great walk-through. probably the best one ive seen so far. splendid job.
that's a good keyboard ! i'm professional for 35 years, and i see exactly what i want ! bravo
Could you please write descriptions how ASC and sequenser work like on these machine. Roland. Cause im going to buy it. Thanks wery much.
Roland needs to bring back Skip Back Sampling button. That saved me countless times trying to remember what I played during “practicing/doodling”.
I have had the fantom for two months and i dont think ive explored 1% of what it has to offer. It's ridiculous as a matter of fact its ridonkulous. Great demo man, thanks.
I think I could spend a whole decade composing with a Fantom and I wouldn't get tired xD
Andy is an Amazing asset for Roland, he really inspired me!!!!!
I strongly believe there needs to be an option to change the default record settings. It is driving me crazy having to change to 1 bar count in and mix and loop every single time.
Roland workflow is ... Unique !!
That's exactly what I was thinking.. to go from a triton to this.. Is like learning a whole new language.. But I have to say I am intrigued..
Nice. Put it out simple and straight. These workstations used to intimidate with steep learning curves. Now its simple even for amateurs trying to express their musical ideas. Was looking at MoDX to replace my now truly dead korgTR but the Fantom looks more friendly
I was trying to understand the beginning. How do you create or find the empty pattern where you start? (For me it's my first week with this instrument so... ) 🎶🙋♂️
Great walkthrough of the Fantom sequencer. How does one change the tempo within the same song, nothing in the manual on this I don’t believe? I have managed to slave the Fantom using MTC in Logic Pro X sending MTC to change the tempo but live on stage this is not so practical. Any suggestions? Thanks.
BEAUTIFUL DEMONSTRATION. IN DEPTH AND VERY UNDERSTANDABLE. ..
Nice little tune :) I hope you finished the composition and made it into a full song :)
Thanks for the walk through Andy, i really appreciate it.
Thanks mate with that amasing precise and understandable description of the project.
Good demo....needs a piano roll editor in pattern mode, can’t believe it was left out, and can you show us how to overdub in group and song mode. Only had it a couple weeks anyway thanks look forward to seeing more.
Excellent video, very clear and well presented. Plus I wish I could download the track!
aside from the usual pro's and con's of this keyboard, Absolute Music: I would just like to say that I really enjoyed your little "ditty" that you put together for this demonstration. It had a lot of nice kind of syncopated counter-melodies....very well done!
Very good demo indeed. Makes me quite interested in the Fantom. Seems easy and tons of fun to work with. Can anyone explain to me one thing though: what is a scene?!?
Great clip. Can you use it with odd time signatures?
Such an amazing workstation synth. Best ever. Can't wait to get one.
Except... except... except... no audio clips in those loops... can’t control external midi gear from clip midi either from what I understand... and no multi-sampling for your own sounds!
Its sequencer is basic...No real Sampler...No Audio tracks....you are far better off with a Fantom X or G...its just a Roland FA with more external controllers and 3 times the price
@@justaname1862 yep... just got my Fantom G! Congrats Roland on selling me on the one true workstation! Too bad it’s ten years old and not your new one! Hehe.
EDub Roland has already said they will be adding features for years to come through software updates. They've already released 15 sound expansions and a few more features through updates. There is a ton of reserve power under the hood so it's only going to get better. So far, they're keeping their word. I do own the Fantom 6.
@@anthonynewcomb1069 I'll believe it when I see it. You should buy gear based on what it can do at the time of release not on a "promise" from what they may deliver. Otherwise, you will set yourself up for disappointment; on the other hand, it is good they have released updates. But Roland needs convince people like me that they will continue to support their products consistently over time like Yamaha has done with its Motif XF updates in the past.
Great song👏 ..(Did you finish it?).. If yes were can I stream or purchase and download?☺️
I learn so much from Kurt Cobain today. Thank you
Good, informative tutorial. I have just purchased a PSR SX-900 and getting to know it. It is great that Yamaha has included these recording facilities. This Video is really helpful because this Demo is far superior to reading instructions on paper.
I have also uploaded a video on TH-cam titled " Believe in me" recorded using the SX-900 but was not confident enough to use the recording facilities. So I'll try it next time :)
Brilliant! Awesome tutorial! Yes, keys are very noisy though. I guess gotta used to it. Just one “not-so-great” feature of my Fantom 7.
Great job on explaining it, very patient thank you
When Roland will make a less expansive version of phantom, like modx and montage?
Nice tutorial, but, I have a question: Is It possible to record the rhythm pattern into sequencer? Intro, Verse, Fill and Ending? Thanks
amazing music. amazing sound. But I still think that for music production we need the computer.
This key board work station is awsome!
Great clip, I'll stop by at my local Guitar Center to check this out.
Just got one, seeing it in action is better than a manual. Thanks.
Nice demo, can you re-trigger using a different chord so it will play using the chord you played..
Does anyone know how to change the default record options? I.e. make it so I don't have to change quantization and count in every single time?
Change it to "wait note"....but its not a full blown sequencer.
Я записал мелодию на A-1 и теперь мне нужно поверх нее наложить новую мелодию и сохранить на B-1, но так не получается.
Thank you very much. I have a fantom 8. I copied this video step by step. Very useful to make song for me. Nice song, good video.
Hi Andy.. wondering why you have to create groups.. are the A-H not already groups... I guess of you wanted only certain loops of the entire row (A-H) then that would be neccessary?
Can you assign your own chords to the pads, only then I will replace my Korg M3
Wow, i realy like that stuff about the Flagship - my new coming build up studio will use that in future. THX for the Show man!
@ Absolute Music Sequencer realization in Fantom much much better then in Yamaha Montage/MODX, I guess. But what about transitions between songs parts like uplifters and downlifters? How can I add it?
Do anyone know how to transpose the whole ppattern(besides drums)? I want to hear same pattern in diffrent octaves
Is it possible to graphically view how a VA waveform is changed?
So there's no more loading sequences/songs? You just press a scene and it's always attached or pre loaded?
Unlike the FA 06
How to work with odd beat .. like 5-4, 7-4, 9-4, 11-4 or 6-8
Wow
nice tut. why does that copy/paste take that long?
Does it has a piano roll editor and step recording?
Thanx, just what I needed!
Does this machine have a song Bank... Dedicated memory to store all the songs you've created?
You can get a used Fantom G678 for a third of the price and have a more complete feature set without the need to buy a Mac with Logic. Roland (Korg, Yamaha) should sell products that are finished, not some intermediaries they might drop during develoment.
Yep I actually went with a G. Except it cost 2/3 the price of one of these, not one third! :) seems like 88 keys are bountiful but 61 and the 73 keys especially are rare.
you have got it spot on...a "Workstation" should have everything in one box....not relie on $$$ of outboard gear to create one..Geez $6000.00 and it doesnt even have a real sampler !!!!!
@@justaname1862 it doesn't even have a real sampler? wut ? oh jesus
@@TH-camSupportTeams Yes...no real sampler...you can sample to a pad but you cant take a sample and create a patch on the keyboard...useless...EVERY Workstation has had a sampler since the 90s...and they have taken it out...and want you to pay $6000.00....they have taken sooooo many things off this New one....there isnt even a Linear Sequencer on it...very dissapointing
Polyphony is 256 on this, I am guessing that is some of the cost.
Thank you for the good video .Very helpful for when I get the Fantom .I like to use Native instruments Session Strings pro 2 .Specifically the articulations .Does the Fantom have articulations for strings ? Would I have to sample the strings and use them via the sampler ? Would I be able to use a stylus pen on the screen instead of my fingers ?
You CANT sample to the Keyboard...only to a pad (which is not even touch sensative) the New Fantom doesnt have a real sampler...its like the FA series...just 3 times the price. I have researched the hell out of the new Fantom...and unless Roland do a HUGE software upgrade its a Fail as a workstation...it doesnt even have a proper sequencer either....and NO Audio trackx.
Just Aname do you know wich keyboard actually on the market can sample to the keyboard keys?
Mark QUAVERTUNE
Maybe I'm misunderstanding your usage, but you can easily control and play plugins (also while playing internal sounds at the same time). In midi out mode for a zone, it acts just like a high quality midi controller you'd use with plugins. The versatility is crazy good.
Man that is NICE> How things have moved on from my Yamaha PSR 4500.
I love there's a PANIC button :)
Does Roland offer an 88 key workstation with built in speakers? If not, maybe a 76 key? Thanks
My question is: After I have wrote and saved a Song, can I play a synth part IN REAL TIME together with It? Thank you very much!
Would you midi this to the fantom g8?
If you have the Fantom G back home I dont think you need this thing. But I must confess that the TR-sequenser seems really cool.
actually reminds me a lot of using a DAW - just laying tracks, in orders, & arranging them how you want. my question is after you write an entire song & have it saved - say like for a final recording or live performance will the rig allow you to play a synth. part on board in real time to go with it? in other words can you later pick a cool voice & play it along with the saved song? thanks - really good & easy to understand tutorial
can you explain to me how to import a midi file into roland fantom 6
Sold.
I'll buy one...once I'm able to convince my wife that I need another keyboard.
ROLAND FANTOM SÜPER FANTASTIC 👌👌👌👌👌👌
Cam I play my vst with the fantom and if so how?
Great demo. thanks a lot.
Can I export a pattern to my PC directly in WAV format?
Great video.. ive just purchased the new Fantom 06.. which is basically the same synth... and ive been struggling with the sequencer, but these videos for the older flagship Fantom are a big help.. but can you guys at Roland write better manuals by including mini tutorials in them... Thanks Andy 👍
Is this exactly like the Fantom 0 series sequencer?
Roland rules! The first Roland synth that I had was a JV1080 of course! :) Then a XV3080, XV5080 and so on! Fantom has a super sound!
great tutorial well done in a way to understand how to create a song...I really enjoyed watching this ........this new Fantom is a game changer. thanx so much
Thank you for this vigeo
Nice One Roland! This Demo Was informative alot of Tech in one Device!
SÜPERRRRRRRRRR SAUND MÜZIK FANTASTIC ROLAND FANTOM 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏
Éso fue en modo "pattern" y cómo se hace en modo "Song" ?
Can I trigger clips live using the pads on the right?
FANTOM is POWER!
This Roland is awesome for me. This would make it easier for me to compose songs in full. I wouldn't need to use Audacity to stick the pieces together. Only
how to record and save to disk and then burn to CD ?
I believe the built in sampler will allow you to record but I’m not exactly sure how long your samples can be but I have certainly recorded 30 second snippets onto a usb
Keyboards like these usually output audio over usb, so you only need to record that audio source into your favourite audio editor.
Hi never had a synth but the Fantom has really caught my eye. Can you advise whether you can create a backing accompaniment and then change chords whilst playing like you would on a tradition home keyboard as such?
Its not an arranger keyboard....which is what your looking for...so....no you cant do it...have a look at some Casios or PSR Yamaha's
Or Korg PA series keyboards. I personally feel Korg makes better keyboards than Roland and Yamaha. Just my opinion
please give basic classes for workstation
That was a very intuitive sequencer, very well done Roland!!! I am assuming though, since we have 16 tracks that those tracks can be muted and started with the 16 pad buttons so we can control the sequence on the fly??? Using a touch screen while performing does not work for a musician, need to use those 16 pads for performance function.
there is an Ed Diaz roland product support video on you tube, where he demonstates how to do the very same thing you are asking for, so , yes, it is possible.
The Fantom has no Organ Drawbarscontrol from the sliders????
A M A Z I N G !!
F A N T A S T I C O !
Is there a quantizer?
Mark Ancheta yes there is
This is a 61 note synthesizer. I know the Ronald Fantom 8 Workstation -88 note but is u pause is and count, it is a 61-note synthesizer
Thank you good job
very nice demo
It would be good if a USB mouse could be used. Also, if multi-select is an option, that would be really nice.
That’s the problem with Roland. If it isn’t included at release, you probably won’t ever see it.
What better fantom X ,or fantom G6?
Andrew Pimblott : Aaand I'm going to put some hi hats - brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Great.....I Think Roland Keyboards are Clearly Designed for What Musicians want?
Yamaha-PSR SX 900, Korg-PA100, Roland ?
Very useful
is this better than montage V3.0?
This process is very simple in Ableton live, Maschine, Cubase etc. Paying $4000 USA.Do you know how many library and plugins I could buy with this money. Thanks
I really don't understand the target audience for this product. Stupid people?
ʀᴇᴛʀᴏᴀᴄᴛɪᴠᴇ Not all people use desktop computers for music production.
A decent computer with enough ram and the space can cost you about $1200. A computer monitor $300. A decent DA converter about $500. Studio speakers about $200. A medium size midi controller about $300. Abelton Live Standard $360. We are at $2,660. You have about $639 left to equal the amount of the Fantom 6. Not much left for good quality libraries and plugins to buy.
@@nelauren you're missing the point, I use Roland products to make music outside the box, except I can do it for under 1k and already have a computer as does everyone in 2019 which can be used for final touches ONLY if required, any mid range cheap computer can do this and audacity is a powerful free tool to do so. Anyone spending 3k on a Roland workstation already has a computer, please don't be stupid, so add your overpriced 1200 dollar computer and the 200 dollar speakers to the fantom as your going to need the speakers no matter what. You've now spent well over 4k when you could have had a computer, daw and plugins for life for around 2k and thats if they're all bought and not pirated. By your figures you'd be paying too much to make music in the box. You don't need a 1200 dollar gaming machine to make music. My point is still valid. This workstation is an incredible waste of money
Hi Nelson you have a really good point that I have never thinking about it. Thank you.
This demo goes too fast for me. I'd like to buy one but I would like to know how to use it before I get it because I had a Casio workstation and sent it back because of the lack of product support.
So Fantom is a kind of FL Studio?
I am torn between the Korg Kronos 2 and the Roland Fantom. I can't really play the piano properly with both hands and am used to doing small sections when it comes to the piano. Which is easier to make samples/drum beats and then be able to arrange them into a song?
Bryn Morgan they’re both great, but what type of music are you into?
Hi @@clayton_jansen - Electronica/Ambient/Jazz House...
@@brynmorgan1614 Yeah Both would be great, I would give the slight edge to the Fantom in sound design and it does have amazing sounds, apart from that, the I/O is much better on the fantom compared to the Kronos. The Kronos however has A large space of hard drive if you want to load samples. Trade off is slow startup compared to the Fantom.
I would prefer for myself the Fantom to integrate it with Mainstage and use my sounds through the Fantom itself. Oh and the Fantom has an analog filter as well!
Cheers for that @@clayton_jansen! Now I checked out the FA-6/FA-8 as well - have you tried out any of them and how do the compare to the Fantom in terms of putting a track together from scratch?
Bryn Morgan no I actually didn’t. For me though I don’t own the Fantom, i would be able to easily understand the sequencer since i have ableton.
Non acoustic sounds ?
Mais um importante tutorial da Roland no Brasil em inglês! É só pra inglês ver né!...
I only can keep dreaming play that wonderfull keyboard, while in reality im just stuck with my old triton.....
@@holygeneration7 its a heavy keyboard compare to nowdays synth... yes it sound very good but lack of feature ex:midi.. maybe i play it until that thing unrepaired :) you have the rack? Thats great my friend
@@holygeneration7 yes triton just have 5 steel pin old MIDI, wich very rare to use now because keyboardist use USB MIDI on the laptop, actually i love synth with heavy keys... but motix is very cool too
Can you edit a patch rather than have to re-record it?
Big shared big like 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍 👍 👍 👍 👍
I was very convinced but I went into a music shop and them keys are so soft they aren't even semi weighted. I was very surprised. :/
есть такое. После фортепиано они кажутся очень лёгкими.
Fantastic