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Description
Unleash your creative potential with the Roland Fantom G6, a synthesizer workstation that blends cutting-edge technology with user-friendly design for musicians of all skill levels. This 61-key powerhouse is crafted for both live performances and studio environments, delivering an immersive experience through its advanced sound engine. With twice the wave-ROM capacity of its predecessors, the Fantom G6 offers an expansive collection of Roland's renowned SRX-quality sounds. What truly sets this workstation apart is the ARX SuperNATURAL expansion bay, which enables the addition of specialized sound-sets for an enriched musical expression.
The Fantom G6’s extra-large 8.5" color LCD is a marvel, providing clear visuals that enhance your workflow, whether you're composing, performing, or tweaking your sound. Its innovative user interface, coupled with a robust onboard audio/MIDI sequencer, allows for the creation of up to 128 tracks, including 24 audio tracks, offering you the flexibility to craft intricate compositions with ease.
The workstation is also equipped with a sophisticated effects engine that supports up to 22 effect routings, ensuring your music shines with professional-grade polish. With hands-on controls including sliders, knobs, and buttons, the Fantom G6 delivers a tactile experience that keeps you engaged and inspired.
Key Features:
- 61-key configuration with a powerful sound engine
- ARX SuperNATURAL expansion bay for additional sound sets
- Extra-large 8.5" wide color LCD for enhanced productivity
- Onboard audio/MIDI sequencer with 128 tracks, including 24 audio tracks
- Sophisticated effects engine with up to 22 effect routings
- Robust construction with intuitive hands-on controls
Product specs
| Brand | Roland |
| Model | Fantom-G6 61-Key Workstation Keyboard |
| Finish | Silver |
| Year | 2008 - 2012 |
| Made In | Japan |
| Categories | Workstation Keyboards |
| Analog / Digital | Digital |
| Key Size | Full Size |
| Keyboard Action | Synth Action |
| MIDI I/O | MIDI Input, MIDI Output, MIDI Through, USB MIDI |
| Number of Keys | 61 Keys |
| Number of Pads | 16 Pads |
| Polyphony | 128 Voices |
FAQs
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What type of synthesis engine does the Roland Fantom G6 use?
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The Roland Fantom G6 features an advanced sound engine with double the wave capacity of previous flagship workstations, supporting digital modeling, sampling, and analog synthesis styles.
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How many keys and pads does the Roland Fantom G6 have?
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The Roland Fantom G6 is equipped with 61 full-size synth-action keys and 16 pads, providing extensive control for both live performance and studio production.
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Is the Roland Fantom G6 suitable for live performance?
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Yes, the Roland Fantom G6 is designed for live performance with its top-of-the-line keyboard action, heavy-duty casing, and an 8.5" wide color LCD for easy navigation during gigs.
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What are the connectivity options available on the Roland Fantom G6?
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The Roland Fantom G6 offers MIDI Input, MIDI Output, MIDI Through, and USB MIDI connectivity, allowing for seamless integration with other MIDI devices and computer systems.
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How many tracks can the onboard sequencer of the Roland Fantom G6 handle?
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The Roland Fantom G6's onboard audio/MIDI sequencer can handle 128 tracks, including 24 audio tracks, providing extensive capabilities for complex compositions and arrangements.
Videos
♫►Goran Rakic◄♫
Rakic 2020 - SET Roland Fantom G6
Reviews
PROS
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Upgradable RAM enhances performance
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User interface is a notable upgrade
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Offers great orchestral sounds
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Fun and engaging for users at any level
CONS
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Expansion boards hard to find, limiting sound variety
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Pad/Synth sounds not as good as previous models
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Requires research for optimal workstation integration
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Roland Fantom G6.
Features and functionality
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The Fantom G6 supports USB mouse input, potentially enhancing navigation on its screen, which some describe as DAW-like but limited in plugin support.
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Use cases and applications
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The Fantom G6 is considered for home use due to its quick setup for songwriting, despite workflow challenges with audio track management.
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Comparisons
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Newer Fantom models offer MIDI clip sequencing similar to Ableton but lack integrated audio tracks, unlike the G6's 24 stereo audio track capability.
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Critic Reviews
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Based on 1 Review and 9 Ratings
Artist usage
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On this video she shows her setup of synthesizers. The item can be seen 1:07 into this video on the bottom of the rack on the right.
"We recently caught up with Billy Joel's longtime keyboardist and technologist David Rosenthal, who graciously let us onstage for a tour of his all-new rig. His familiar stage keyboards--including Kurzweil K2600X and K2661 workstations and a Roland Fantom-G6, are now mainly used as controllers..." - Robbie Gennet, Keyboard magazine.
You can see The synth at 1:45. If you slow the video down you can easily read it. David plays it at 2:23.
A pair of Fantoms: the team's Roland Fantom G6 (top) and X6 keyboards. Photo: Lucas Thorpe
In 1:33 of this video, he is seen using this keyboard. He has used this keyboard in whole of the video. Also in 0:30 of this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eP7jzhfXwQ
David Rosenthal describing and explaining his rig, where he is explaining his touring rig for Billy Joel in October of 2014.
At 2:22, he displays his Roland Fantom G6.
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