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Roland Fantom XR Synthesizer / sampler workstation 1U rack module Powered by Roland's Groundbreaking New Synthesis Chip 1GB of sounds, 128 voices Euro 1,300 The internal wave ROM (1GB of sounds) includes new Patches like an 88-key split piano, plus room for six SRX expansions. 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 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 New 128-Voice Sound Engine Like the Fantom-X keyboards, the Fantom-XR module is based on Roland’s powerful new sound generator chip. The internal wave ROM includes waveforms like Roland’s 88-key split piano (a multi-stage velocity-switched stereo sampled piano), 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. 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 control over your samples. And by adding optional DIMM memory, you can load up to 528MB of audio. 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. Sequencing It boasts the same integration of audio and MIDI as Fantom X series keyboards , but with greater expandability. 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. Effects and Mastering Tools The Fantom-XR has the same effects processing found in the Fantom-X keyboards (including three multi-effects processors that can be freely configured) plus separate reverb and chorus processors. A dedicated Mastering processor serves up tools like multi-band compression . USB The onboard USB port can be used as a USB-MIDI interface, useful for sequencing the Fantom-XR from a computer. USB is also useful to transfer audio files to and from the module ... 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. Fantom-XR: Synthesizer (Conforms to General MIDI 2 System) 1U rack size Maximum Polyphony 128 voices (shared with the sampling section) Parts 16 Parts Standard Wave Memory 128 M bytes (16-bit linear equivalent) Standard Waveforms 1,436 Preset Memory Patches: 1,024+ 256 (GM2) Rhythm Sets: 40 + 9 (GM2) Performances: 64 User Memory Patches: 256 Rhythm Sets: 32 Performances: 64 Card Memory (PC card) Patches: 256 Rhythm Sets: 32 Performances: 64 Effects Multi-Effects: 3 systems, 78 types Chorus: 3 types Reverb: 5 types Input Effects: 6 types Mastering Effects: 3-band compressor Sampling Data Format 16-bit linear (File Type: .WAV/.AIFF) Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz (fixed) Maximum Sampling Time Standard (16 MB) mono: 180 sec. approx., stereo: 90 sec. approx. When expanded with DIMM (528 MB) mono: 99 min. approx., stereo: 49 min. approx. Number of Samples User memory: 2,000 Card memory: 7,000 (PC card) Arpeggiator Preset: 128 User: 128 Rhythm Pattern Preset: 256 (32 groups) User: 256 (32 groups) Chord Memory Preset: 64 User: 64 Display Graphic 160 x 48 dots backlit LCD Connectors Headphones Jack 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 MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT, THRU) USB Connector (supports file transfer (mass storage class) and MIDI) Digital Audio Interface (COAXIAL INPUT/OUTPUT) AC Inlet Expansion Slots Expansion of waveforms and patchs for the internal sound generator SRX expansion boards: 6 slots Expansion of sampling memory DIMM: 1 slot (supports 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB (3.3 V)) External Storage Device PC card: 1 slot (supports SmartMedia and CompactFlash using a PC card adapter) Power Supply AC 117 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 220 V (60 Hz) Accessories Handbook Owner's Manual Sound/Parameter List Sample Data (Audio) CD CD-ROM (Editor, USB MIDI driver) Sticker Power Cord Options Wave Expansion Board: SRX Series Size and Weight ( Dimensions ) Width 481 mm 18-15/16 inches Depth 355 mm 14 inches Height 45 mm 1-13/16 inches Weight 4.7 kg 10 lbs. 6 oz. Phantom' is a registered trademark of and is licensed by Phantom Guitar Works, Inc. Contacts Roland Italy: tel.(++39)02937781 , info Brasil e-mail, e-mail Austria Tel.: 0512 264426 , Fax: 0512 266485 , e-mail Canada phone: 604-270-6626, fax: 604-270-6552, e-mail Finland e-mail France Tel : 01.60.07.35.00 , Fax : 01.60.07.35.08 , e-mail Germany 040 526 009 - 0 , e-mail Hungary e-mail Norway e-mail Portugal Tel: 226 080 06, Fax: 226 080 075 , e-mail Spain Tel: 933 081 000 , Fax: 933 074 503 Sweden e-mail |
advanced technologic sound magazine 2004 april issue 124
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