Roland Fantom-G6 61-Key Sampling Workstation

Advanced sound engine with double wave capacity of previous Fantoms. ARXexpansion ready.

Item: ROLFANTOMG6

Choose a model below and select "Add to Cart"

  • Pricing
    • $2,099.00
    • Installment Plan:Call for 4 payments!
    • List: $2,999.00
    • SAVE 30%
  • Standard Shipping
    Ground
    free shipping
  • Expedited Shipping

what's blemished?

Blemished

This is typically a customer return. This inventory includes all parts, components, manuals (hard copy or downloadable) and the full factory warranty. It is guaranteed to work perfectly, but it has a cosmetic blemish. It may be less attractive than Warehouse Resealed inventory, but it's priced even lower! This inventory is a great value.

x close

  • Only 2 Left! :: Will Ship Today
  • Limited Inventory

    We only have 2 left. Though our system does indicate availability for this item, there is a chance that the item will not be available. Multiple orders may be placed within a short period before our system can update the availability on our website. If there are any problems shipping this item, you will be notified.

    x close

  • Pricing
    • $2,199.00
    • Installment Plan:Call for 4 payments!
    • List: $2,999.00
    • SAVE 26%
  • Standard Shipping
    Ground
    free shipping
  • Expedited Shipping

what's warehouse resealed?

Warehouse Resealed

This is typically a customer return. This inventory includes all parts, components, manuals (hard copy or downloadable) and the full factory warranty. However, it is not in absolutely perfect unused condition like our new inventory. This inventory is a great value.

x close

  • In Stock :: Will Ship Today
New, with Free Sennheiser HD280Pro Headphones and Stand
  • Pricing
    • price too low to show!
    • Installment Plan:Call for 4 payments!
  • Standard Shipping
    Ground
    free shipping
  • Expedited Shipping
    2 Day Shipping
    $54.99
     | Overnight
    $120.99

Call now to order.

what's new?

  • In Stock :: Will Ship Today
Select Factory Resealed
  • Pricing
    • price too low to show!
    • Installment Plan:Call for 4 payments!
  • Standard Shipping
    Ground
    free shipping
  • Expedited Shipping
    2 Day Shipping
    $41.99
     | Overnight
    $91.99

Call now to order.

what's select factory resealed?

Select Factory Resealed

Select Factory Resealed is chosen by our warehouse team to be so close to new, we doubt you can tell the difference! Like regular Factory Resealed items, these items are purchased directly from the manufacturer, who may have used the product at a training session or at a trade show. Items include all parts, manuals (hard copy or downloadable), and the full factory warranty. Supplies are very limited, so get yours today!

x close

  • In Stock :: Will Ship Today

Click here to read details about our 'Play As You Pay' Installment Payment Plan. Play As You Pay is available only by phone.

Or call 800.ZZOUNDS (996.8637) right now. You get the same low price and shipping discounts online or by phone!

No Sales Tax. (Except NJ)

Seen a lower price? We'll beat it! details

Be a zZounds Spy!


related accessories

Main

Roland ARX03

$445.00
  • Installment Plan:4 payments of $111.25

Main

Roland ARX01

from $299.95
  • Installment Plan:Call for 4 payments!

Main

Roland ARX02

from $299.95
  • Installment Plan:Call for 4 payments!

Roland Fantom-G6 61-Key Sampling Workstation reviews

Rate and Review This Product:

37 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

 

6 People wrote reviews

Read all Roland Fantom-G6 61-Key Sampling Workstation reviews...
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"Fantastic Machine, nothing to fear with this one."

Feature:
I am truly in awe when I play with this board - still. The exapandability is a great feature, the sound engine itself is great, the ease of recording audio with midi is great; the LCD is very impressive looking and even better in terms of it's practical use. I don't know how I ever got along without such a big beautiful display! Tons of sounds and ease of recording make this a great composing machine. I do sound for film and this baby works great for my workflow. From sampling for foley to voice overs and simple pads, this thing is really great. The display is just awesome to look at. They did a great job with the layout and colors and use of pictures. THere is a lot to it so it takes some getting used to but like any good machine once you have yer mind around it the basics will quickly become second nature. If you've spent any time with some if the recent (last ten years) music workstations you will quickly grasp the concepts and features of this machine, but will likely spend a long time learning and exploring the nuances. To me, thats a good thing!

Quality:
Roland stuff is generally very good. I still have the first Roland product (SH09 synth / keyboard) I bought, circa 1978 and it works fine. I have other Roland products - never had a problem with any of them. This unit seems to be well made and has a very solid feel about it. The brushed alum face is sweet - its technical and modern yet not austentatious. Who uses that word anyway. But seriously, the way the display is integrated into the face is nice and seems like it will be durable. Time will tell, but I'm not a bit concerned about the durability of this unit.

Value:
It is right in the ballpark with the competing workstations, i.e. triton, motif, etc. I love this thing. I don't see how anyone wouldn't like this thing. It's a great machine. It reflects the years and years of experience that Roland has - thats probably the best thing about this machine - it's the best of everything! Geez, now I really sound like Roland sales guy. I promise I'm not. I just love this machine that much, and if my input can help someone thinking about buying this machine, maybe allay their fears 'cause lets face it, this board aint exactly cheeap, then it's all good. I don't mind telling everyone how much I like this thing!

Desirability:
I wanted it enough to buy it! I don't lay down 2500 for just any product - it has to be good. But then I don't think twice about the price...it is what it is and, IMHO, they deserve to get whatever they can for this machine. Go Roland!

Sound:
The sound is very good. It may be a little on the predictable / Roland-esque side of the scale, but in all, it is recording-worthy, in my humble opinion. Since the ROM is all samples anyway it can sound like anything you need it to sound like. The factory presets are very good and easily and infinitely tweakable. The DSP is sweet - both the global 'verb and chorus, and the individual processes are great too. It is very deep.

Ease of Use:
The factory sounds are fine - suitable for at least some basic uses for sure. THe infinite tweakability is nice though, and if you like to mess with the factory patches to make them "your own" this board will satisfy. There are tons of user-defined storage locations. The display makes it easy to see a lot of info at once. The navigation via softkeys is easy to learn although this board is deep with tons of features. It will take a while to memorize the whole thing. For as powerful as it is, I'd have to say it is very easy to use. There are three basic modes, "Studio", "Live", and "Single". All of them are easy to use but Single is the easiest, most straight-forward or basic way of working with the machine. In Single mode you simply select from one of the 1664 preloaded patches and rock on! In Studio mode you can work with the 24 track mixer in "DAW style". Very cool. In Live mode you get eight patches that can be layered and / or split. Basically any patch can be assigned to any keyboard range. The Dynaic Pad area is cool too - it's another way to access patches parameter (i.e. "Part Mute"), or to invoke rhythm patterns, amoung many other things. ONe final note: as I'm writing this I have yet to open the owners manual! I was able to figure out all this other stuff without reading anything about it. I'd say that makes this thing about as easy as it could be, particularly for the depth and breadth of features and functionality it has. Dang, I ought to be a sales guys for them!

Support:
Nope

Overall:
I think I will be happy with this board for at least a few years...probably 10!

Submitted: 5/31/2008

Style of Music: Rock


19 of 20 people (95%) found this review helpful. Did you?

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

 
 
* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10 zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.

"Great Hardware and Interface - Sounds Need Work"

Feature:
It comparatively easy to put together a song on this sequencer due in no small part to the 8" color screen and well thought out interface. I've worked with it for a few weeks now and got into most of it's corners. Definitely read the workshops and the manual to save time over the long haul. Sampling is extremely straight foward but putting those samples into a coherent performance set or patch takes a lot more work. Inputs and outputs are all there except breath controller.

Quality:
Well built. Looks great. Best music workstation GUI in the industry.

Value:
Well, you know, in the end it's all about the killer sounds. Roland, in their infinite business wisdom, has decided to save those for their ARX expansion modules. At $400 a pop, this gives you a $3400 machine with 2 (the maximum) installed.

Desirability:
One look and your wallet is out of the pocket. Also, it will suck up all of your waking (and some sleeping) moments. Say goodbye to your family for at least 2 months.

Sound:
Individual sounds aren't up to par with say, the Kurzweil (Young Chang) PC3X. Piano and organ are sub par. Strings are average and drums/effects/vox is above par. Quite honestly, I have an 18 year old Ensoniq SD1 that has better sampled piano and string sounds. You'll end up picking out about 20 favorites and abandoning the rest. Fortunately the sampler on this unit is first rate and if you want to put in the time - lots of it - you can put together some pretty first rate home brew patches.

Ease of Use:
This is a deep interface and I'm not a prior Roland user.

Support:
I like their workshops which can be downloaded from their Roland USA site. The manual is well written and 95% complete. It's too new for service issues. $200 cash back rebate was a nice touch - ends June 09.

Overall:
Once I bite the bullet for a few sound modules (or spend 6 months making my own sounds) this will be a first class machine.

Submitted: 6/8/2009

Style of Music: Jazz/Pop


1 of 1 people (100%) found this review helpful. Did you?

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

 
 

Read all Roland Fantom-G6 61-Key Sampling Workstation reviews...

SPECIAL OFFER!

Call today at 800.ZZOUNDS and mention the code 'COSM' for instant savings of $300 on the New version with headphones and stand.

REBATES

Additional Images:

Main
Main
Action View
Action View
Alternate View
Alternate View

30-Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee Applies On This Item - Buy it, and if it isn't just right for you, return it!

About This Product!
Description
Docs
From Our Catalog
News
Introducing the most powerful and luxurious live workstation in Roland history. The Fantom-G is a dream instrument that redefines the boundaries of playability and creativity with its advanced sound engine, revolutionary ARX SuperNATURAL expansion bay, large-sized color LCD, powerful new audio/MIDI sequencer and more.

Features

Advanced sound engine with double wave capacity of previous flagship workstations

2 x ARXexpansion with SuperNATURAL — the world’s greatest performance-expression technology

Graphic user interface with extra-large 8.5 inch wide color LCD and mouse connectivity

Newly developed onboard audio/MIDI sequencer with 128 tracks, including 24 audio tracks

Multi-FX for each part; up to 22 effects routings can be programmed simultaneously

Heavy-duty casing with aluminum panel

Advanced Sound Engine
Driven by a powerful new audio processor, the Fantom-G provides new sonic depth and versatility. With twice the wave-ROM capacity of its predecessor, it contains a treasure trove of Roland’s world-famous SRX-quality sounds, but what really sets this instrument apart is its new ARX expansion, which allows additional SuperNATURAL sound-sets and fully dedicated synth and effects engines to be added to this already powerful live workstation.

SuperNATURAL ARX Expansion
Fantom-G provides ARX slots that accommodate two SuperNATURAL expansion boards. SuperNATURAL is Roland’s unique behavior-modeling technology that enables a new level of organic, emotional expression previously unattainable in synthesizers. Applied to traditional-instrument sounds, SuperNATURAL enables the delicate, organic tonal changes and playing nuances of real musical instruments. It’s also a powerful tool for electronic and non-traditional sounds, breathing amazing new life and expression into synthesis.

Power Sequencer Onboard
The Fantom-G is the first Roland instrument to feature Roland’s newly designed power sequencer. In conjunction with the large-size LCD, this pro-level composition tool provides 128 tracks (including 24 audio tracks) in a fully intergraded audio/MIDI graphical environment. A mouse can be also incorporated for computer-like speed and ease. Other convenient features include combo XLR and TRS connector, phantom power for condenser mics, Hi-Z input for guitar and bass, and line input.

Luxurious Extra-Wide LCD
One look and touch and you’ll know that the Fantom-G is an instrument without equal. Only the highest-quality materials have been used to create this dream synth, with a stylish, futuristic design that will turn heads. Front and center is the extra-large 8.5 inch wide TFT color LCD for enhanced productivity. A first-class assortment of hands- on controls is provided as well, including eight sliders, four knobs, and ten buttons below the LCD.

Amazing FX
Fantom-G is loaded with a state-of-the-art effects engine, with multi-effects available for each Fantom-G sound/part. In 16-part multi-timbre mode, up to 22 effect routings can be used simultaneously. Create complex setups with 16 insert effects per multi-timbral patch group, plus global reverbs and choruses. Mastering effects are provided for polishing songs created with the onboard sequencer.

Supreme Keyboard Feel & Action
The Fantom-G8 is outfitted with Roland’s top-of-the-line PHA II “Ivory Feel” keyboard. This amazing keyboard technology reproduces the real surface feel of ivory acoustic piano keys providing a familiar stability and comfort to the pianist. The white keys have a two-piece structure which reduces the developed keyboard surface material is designed to absorb moisture, ensuring a secure, slip-proof feel that your fingers will love.

Technical Info

Keyboard and Sound Generator Section
Keyboard: 61 keys, with velocity and channel aftertouch

Maximum Polyphony: 128 voices, shared with the sampling section

Parts: 16 parts (Internal) + 16 parts (External) + 2 parts (ARX)+ 24 parts (Audio Track)

Wave Memory: 256MB (16-bit linear equivalent)

Waveforms: 2,153

Preset Memory:
- Patches: 1,500 + 256 (GM2)
- Rhythm Sets: 64 + 9 (GM2)
- Live Sets: 512
- Studio Sets: 128

User Memory per one project:
- Patches: 512
- Rhythm Sets: 64
- Live Sets: 512
- Studio Sets: 128

Effects:
- Patch Multi-Effects (PFX): 16 systems, 76 types
- Multi-Effects (MFX): 2 systems, 78 types
- Chorus: 1 system, 3 types
- Reverb: 1 system, 10 types
- Input Effects: 1 system, 6 types
- Mastering Effects: 1 system, 3-band compressor

Data Format: 16-bit linear, .WAV or .AIFF

Sampling Frequency: 44.1kHz

Maximum Sampling Time:
- When sampling memory isn't expanded (32MB): mono: 360 sec. approx., stereo: 180 sec. approx.
- When sampling memory is expanded with DIMM (544MB): mono: 108 min. approx., stereo: 54 min. approx.

Number of Samples per one project: 2,000

Sequencer Section
Tracks:
- MIDI tracks (Internal/External/ARX): max. 128
- Audio track: max. 24
- Tempo track: 1
- Beat track: 1

Resolution: 480 TPQN

Tempo: 5.00 to 300.00

Song per one project: 50

Phrase per one project: 2,000

Note Capacity per one project: approx. 1,000,000 notes

Song Length: 9,998 measures

Recording Method:
- Realtime recording
- Step recording

Controllers
Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever

Control Knob x 4

Control Slider x 8

Assignable Switch x 2

D Beam Controller

Connectors
Headphones Jack: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type

A (MIX) Output Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch TRS phone type

B Output Jacks (L, R): 1/4 inch phone type

Input Jacks (L/MONO/MIC, R): 1/4 inch phone type

Mic./Guitar Input Jacks: 1/4 inch phone type / XLR type (Phantom power)(Hi-Z)

Pedal Jacks:
- Hold Pedal Jack (Half Pedal recognition)
- Control Pedal Jack (assignable) x 2

MIDI Connectors: IN, OUT, THRU

USB Connectors:
- USB Computer Connector (supports file transfer or mass storage class, and Audio/MIDI)
- USB Mouse Connector

Digital Audio Interface: COAXIAL INPUT / OUTPUT

Other
Display: Graphic Type, 8.5 inch, Wide VGA (800 x 480 dots), backlit LCD (Color)

Pads: 16 pads, Velocity and Polyphonic Aftertouch sensitive

Expansion for sound generator: ARX expansion boards: 2 slots

Expansion for sampling memory: DIMM: 1 slot, supports PC133, CL=2/3, 3.3 V, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB

External Storage Device: USB Flash Memory

Power Supply: AC 117 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60Hz), AC 220 V (60Hz)

Power Consumption: 30 W

Included Accessories
Owner's Manual

CD-ROM (Editor, USB MIDI driver)

Power Cord

Size and Weight
Width: 42 inches (1,066 mm)

Depth: 16-3/16 inches (411 mm)

Height: 5-5/8 inches (142 mm)

Weight: 32 lbs. (14.5 kg)
61 Keys
  • 07/10
    Just back in stock,
     New, with Free Sennheiser HD280Pro Headphones and Stand, will ship immediately. 
  • 06/26
    Fresh from the truck!
     Blemished, available for immediate delivery. 
  • 05/20
    Price lowered,
     Warehouse Resealed, saves you $100.00, now $2199.00. 

what our customers say about zZounds

"The shipping was so fast! I ordered on Friday and got my headphones on the following Tuesday! I couldn't be happier. I like the fact that you can track your order with this seller. " - customer on June 30, 2009

Free Catalog

First Name Last Name
Address 1 Address 2
City State
Zip Email

Would you like to receive periodic email notices of new items, special buys, and promotions? WE WILL NOT SHARE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS WITH ANYONE ELSE. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Tell us

Is there something you want to tell us? How can we serve you better? Want to see different products? Is this shirt ugly? Let us know!

Sound & Vision Magazine

Sound & Vision offers accessible information on home theater, audio, video and multimedia products.

This is not a free trial offer and you will never get a bill. The subscription is included with your purchase.

Please allow six to eight weeks for subscription to begin. If you'd rather not receive the subscription it can be removed from your cart.