For Immediate Release

Rebecca Eaddy
Marketing Communications Manager
Roland Corporation U.S.
(323) 890-3718
Rebecca.Eaddy@RolandUS.com

Fantom-X Audio Track Expansion Upgrade

New Features for the World”s Most Powerful Workstations

Los Angeles, CA, January 20, 2005—The Fantom-X series grows even stronger with the release of the new Fantom-X Audio Track Expansion operation system, which adds eight stereo linear audio tracks to the Fantom-X’s sequencer. Any Fantom-X6, X7, or X8 can be upgraded to Version 2 via the FAN-X-UP1 “Audio Track Expansion Kit.” The upgrade kit includes a CompactFlash card with installer software, PC card adaptor, plus a CD-ROM that contains Version 2 OS, an updated Fantom-X Editor, a Multisample Editor, and an S-700 file converter for Mac and PC.

Musicians around the world have been producing amazing music with the current Fantom-X series workstations. Now imagine taking that powerhouse platform and adding eight stereo linear audio tracks to the mix. Unlike sequence-driven samples, these new audio tracks can be played back from any point in the song, and can be synchronized perfectly with the MIDI tracks thanks to the Fantom’s realtime time-stretching. It’s also possible to output a Skip Back sample to an audio track.

Owners of the Fantom-XR rack can also add Version 2-functionality to their rack with the FAN-XR-UP1 “Sample Tools Expansion Kit.” All of the new features for Fantom-X keyboards are now available for the Fantom-XR, minus the inclusion of sequencer audio tracks. The new operating system is installed from the supplied CompactFlash card and PC-card adapter.

Roland is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of electronic musical instruments, professional audio equipment, multimedia products, and music accessories. For more information, contact Roland Corporation U.S., 5100 S. Eastern Ave., P.O. Box 910921, Los Angeles, CA 90091-0921, (323) 890-3700 (x3718 - for media use only), www.RolandUS.com.