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Fantom-XR
Synthesizer/Sampler
Audio
Acoustic & Piano
Fantom-X demo song.
Grand Piano
Fantom-X patch demo.
Breakbeat
Fantom-X demo song.
Hip Hop
Fantom-X demo song.
Drum 'n' Bass
Fantom-X demo song.
Nu Age
Fantom-X demo song.
Electro-House
Fantom-X demo song.
Big Beat
Fantom-X demo song.
Xtreme Measures
By: Hans Joerg Scheffler ©2004 Digital Audio Design.
Fantom-XR: Synthesizer/Sampler
Absolute Power to Fuel Your Creativity
Features
The Fantom-XR brings powerful sampling and synthesis to a convenient 1U rack module. With room for over 1GB of sounds, this affordable module sets a new standard for expandability. The 128MB internal wave ROM includes expressive new Patches like an 88-key split piano, plus room for six SRX expansions. Full-blown user sampling is also supported, along with .WAV/AIFF compatibility for loading samples via USB. And with PC Card storage, the Fantom-XR makes backing up data quick and easy.
- 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
- 128MB 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
Like the Fantom-X keyboards, the Fantom-XR module is based on Roland's powerful new sound generator chip. This chip delivers maximum audio processing performance at a great price - including an expressive stereo 4-tone synthesis engine with 128-voice polyphony. The internal 128MB wave ROM includes quality-focused waveforms - like Roland's amazing 88-key split piano (a multi-stage velocity-switched stereo sampled piano), lively 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. No other module boasts this kind of sound library!
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 plenty of control over your samples. And by adding optional DIMM memory, you can load up to 528MB of audio into the Fantom-XR. 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.
Made for Sequencing
Even without an internal sequencer, the Fantom-XR's 128 voices and capacity for over 1GB of waveforms make it the perfect module for use with a computer or hardware sequencer. In fact, it boasts the same tight integration of audio and MIDI as its keyboard cousins, but with greater expandability. Just 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!
Studio-Quality Effects and Mastering Tools
The Fantom-XR boasts the same powerful effects processing found in the Fantom-X keyboards - including three multi-effects processors that can be freely configured, plus separate reverb and chorus processors. The multi-effects are extremely powerful with algorithms ranging from COSM Guitar Amp Modeling and Lo-Fi processing to tempo-synced delay, Slicer, Isolator and more. A dedicated Mastering processor serves up tools like multi-band compression to give your music a tighter, punchier sound.
The Simplicity of USB
The onboard USB port can be used as a USB-MIDI interface - perfect for sequencing the Fantom-XR from a computer. USB also makes for a great way to transfer audio files to and from the module - just 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. Give your music a serious sonic upgrade with the Fantom-XR.
Audio & Video
Audio
Specs
- Fantom-XR: Sample Tools Expanded (Conforms to General MIDI 2)
- Size
- 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
- 1,480
- Preset Memory
- Patches: 1,152+ 256 (GM2)
- User Memory
- Patches: 256
- Card Memory (PC card)
- Patches: 256
- Effects
- Multi-Effects: 3 systems, 78 types
- Sampling Data Format
- 16-bit linear (File Type: .WAV/.AIFF)
- Sampling Frequency
- 44.1 kHz (fixed)
- Maximum Sampling Time
- Standard (16 MB)
- Number of Samples
- User memory: 2,000
- Arpeggiator
- Preset: 128
- Rhythm Pattern
- Preset: 256 (32 groups)
- Chord Memory
- Preset: 64
- Display
- Graphic 160 x 48 dots backlit LCD
- Connectors
- Headphones Jack
- Expansion Slots
- Expansion of waveforms and patchs for the internal sound generator
- 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)
- Power Consumption
- 13W
- Accessories
- Handbook
- 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.
- *The specifications are subject to change without notice.
Articles
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Fantom-X
Roland's popular Fantom-X series workstations received a major power boost with the free version 2 software, featuring audio track expansion. Ready to record?
Gil Smith
In L.A., a city packed with red-hot players, only a lucky few are plucked from the pack and dropped into the hot seat. Meet Gil Smith, MD for Faith Evans.
Herman Jackson
American Idol continues to be the biggest show on primetime TV. Keyboardist Herman Jackson has joined the famous house band for Season 5.
John Oates & Jed Leiber
John Oates, half of the best-selling duo Hall & Oates, along with co-writer, producer, and keyboard player Jed Leiber leaned on Roland to create Oates’ forthcoming solo release “1,000 Miles of Life.”
Kumbia Kings
Famous for their blend of cumbia, reggae, R&B, pop, & hip-hop, the Kumbia Kings are attracting audiences young and old.
Lanar “Kern” Brantley
Kern Brantley has been laying down deep-pocketed bass and serving as MD for a cavalcade of top stars, most recently for Destiny’s Child.
Madonna
Madonna has returned to the road for her 2006 Confessions tour. Wait 'til you see keyboardist Marcus Brown's new all-white Roland rig!
Monte Neuble
With Mariah Carey at Live 8, Monte Neuble and his Fantom-X were seen by billions of viewers. He's also toured with Jessica Simpson, Snoop Dogg, and more.
Paul Mirkovich
As musical director and keyboardist for the RockStar INXS house band, Paul Mirkovich and his all-Roland synth rig made it look like cake.
SRX-12
Looking to add some new sounds to your live rig or studio setup? The SRX-12 might make you sound superstitious.
Suzanne Ciani
An icon of electronic music, Suzanne Ciani has blanketed the world with her rich, flowing compositions for over three decades.
Todd Hunter
His eclectic musical background and unique jazz sound, have made this San Diego-born jazz pianist a “seasoned road warrior” with artists such as Brian Setzer and Dionne Warwick.
Accessories
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SRX-01
Dynamic Drums Exp. Board
Amazing drum sounds and expressive dynamics including drags, flams, and more.
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SRX-02
Concert Piano Exp. Board
Stunning 64MB concert grand piano with variations.
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SRX-03
Studio SRX Exp. Board
Expressive pianos, basses, synths, nylon string guitars, drums, and more.
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SRX-04
Symphonique Strings Exp. Board
One of the world's finest collections of stereo-sampled string and orchestral sounds.
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SRX-05
Supreme Dance Exp. Board
Hundreds of drums, synths, and other essential sounds for making professional dance tracks.
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SRX-06
Complete Orchestra Exp. Board
Hundreds of fresh, inspiring sounds for composing and film scoring.
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SRX-07
Ultimate Keys Exp. Board
300 inspiring Patches and 10 Rhythm Sets covering all the keyboard bases, including some tasty loops.
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SRX-08
Platinum Trax Exp. Board
One of the most comprehensive dance-music expansion boards on the market.
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SRX-09
World Collection Exp. Board
Hundreds of expressive ethnic instruments and Rhythm Sets
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SRX-10
Big Brass Ensemble Exp. Board
A superb collection of brass sounds suited for pop music, film scoring, classical, and more.
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SRX-11
Complete Piano Exp. Board
A stunningly authentic multi-sampled grand piano.
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SRX-12
Classic EPs SRX Expansion Board
The finest sound library of coveted EPs and Clavs to bear the Roland logo.
Downloads
Brochures & Catalogs
Updates & Drivers
- Fantom-X Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 8
IMPORTANT NOTICE: When the Windows SmartScreen is displayed upon installing the driver, please perform the following procedure:
1. Click [ More info ]
2. Click [ Run anyway ]
* Skip Step 1 If your PC is not connected to the internet.- Fantom-X Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 7 32-bit Edition
- This is the Fantom-X driver for Microsoft(R) Windows 7.
- Fantom-X Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 7 64-bit Edition
- This is the Fantom-X driver for Microsoft(R) Windows 7 64-bit Edition.
- Fantom-X Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows Vista 32-bit Edition
- For Product(s): Fantom-X6 / Fantom-X6 Audio Track Expansion / Fantom-X7 / Fantom-X7 Audio Track Expansion / Fantom-X8 / Fantom-X8 Audio Track Expansion / Fantom-XR / Fantom-XR Sample Tools Expansion
- Fantom-X Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows Vista 64-bit Edition
- This is the Fantom-X6/X7/X8 driver for Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Vista(TM) 64-bit Operating Systems.
- Fantom-X6/X7/X8/XR Driver Version 1.0.0 for OS X 10.8
Fantom-X6/X7/X8 Users Note: This driver supports only a FANTOM-X6/X7/X8 that has an installed Fantom-X Audio Track Expansion.
Fantom-XR Users Note: This driver supports only a FANTOM-XR that has an installed Fantom-XR Sample Tools Expansion.
- Fantom-X Series USB Driver v1.0.0 for Mac OS 10.7
- Fantom-X Series USB Driver v1.0 for Mac OS 10.6
- This is the USB driver for Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard).
- Fantom-X Series USB Driver v1.20 for Mac OS 10.5 and Earlier
- This is the USB driver for Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) and earlier.
- Fantom-XR System Update Version 1.03
- This is the latest version 1 update for the Fantom-XR. Please refer to the readme.pdf for the update procedure.
This update resolves USB Storage related issues.
NOTE: The update files that you download and save to your computer from the link above are enclosed in a compressed zip file. These files will need to be extracted from the zip file before you can burn them to a CD. You can do this by using the WinZip application on your PC running Windows XP, or by using Stuffit Expander on your Macintosh (needed for OS 10.2.x or below). If you're using Mac OS X 10.3.x or above, then you will not need Stuffit Expander.
When you double-click on the downloaded file that you saved to your computer, WinZip or Stuffit Expander should startup automatically. If you do not have WinZip (PC) or Stuffit Expander (Mac) installed, then you must download it, install it, and extract/unzip the update files folder before you can complete the update procedure.
You can get WinZip from the following link:http://winzip.com
You can get Stuffit Expander from the following link:http://www.stuffit.com/mac/expander/ - Fantom-XR System Update Version 2.02
- This is the latest version 2 update for the Fantom-XR. Your Fantom-XR MUST be running Version 2.00 in order to use this update. Please refer to the readme.pdf for the update procedure.
This update resolves USB Storage related issues.
NOTE: The update files that you download and save to your computer from the link above are enclosed in a compressed zip file. These files will need to be extracted from the zip file before you can burn them to a CD. You can do this by using the WinZip application on your PC running Windows XP, or by using Stuffit Expander on your Macintosh (needed for OS 10.2.x or below). If you're using Mac OS X 10.3.x or above, then you will not need Stuffit Expander.
When you double-click on the downloaded file that you saved to your computer, WinZip or Stuffit Expander should startup automatically. If you do not have WinZip (PC) or Stuffit Expander (Mac) installed, then you must download it, install it, and extract/unzip the update files folder before you can complete the update procedure.
You can get WinZip from the following link:http://winzip.com
You can get Stuffit Expander from the following link:http://www.stuffit.com/mac/expander/ - Fantom-X USB Drivers (MAC Classic)
- Use this driver for Macs running OS 8.x and 9.x.
- Fantom-X USB Drivers (PC)
- Fantom-X Editor Version 1.53 (PC)
- Fantom-X Editor/Librarian for Fantom-XA and Fantom-X6,7,8,XR running version 1.
Version 1.53 of the editor adds compatibility for the SRX-12 Expansion Board. - Fantom-X Editor Version 1.53 (MAC)
- Fantom-X Editor/Librarian for Fantom-XA and Fantom-X6,7,8,XR running version 1.
Version 1.53 adds compatibility with the SRX-12 Expansion Card. - Fantom-X Editor Version 2.10 (PC)
- This is the new Editor/Librarian software for Version 2 of the Fantom. The also contains the sample convert software for use with S-700 series sample libraries.
NOTE: Only use this software with Fantom-X6,7,8, and XR units running Version 2.
Version 2.10 of the editor adds compatibility with the SRX-12 Expansion Board. - Fantom-X Editor Version 2.10 (Mac)
- This is the new Editor/Librarian software for Version 2 of the Fantom. The also contains the sample convert software for use with S-700 series sample libraries.
NOTE: Only use this software with Fantom-X6,7,8, and XR units running Version 2.
This version of the editor adds support for the SRX-12 Expansion Board. - Fantom-X Cakewalk/Sonar INS File (PC)
- This is the instrument definition file for Cakewalk and Sonar users. Please refer to the "insinstallreadme.pdf" for step on how to install an INS file.
- Fantom-X Cubase Patch Script (MAC)
- This is the Fantom-X patch listing for Cubase SX. Please refer to the "Installing Cubase Patch Scripts" document for steps on installing the script.
- Fantom-X Cubase Patch Script (PC)
- This is the Fantom-X patch listing for Cubase SX. Please refer to the "Installing Cubase Patch Scripts" document for steps on installing the script.
- XV-5080 Patches for Fantom-X (PC)
- Download the original XV-5080 Patches that have been ported over to the Fantom-X. Refer to the "Fantom-X_XV_Readmeen.txt" document for directions on using this file.
- XV-5080 Patches for Fantom-X (MAC)
- Download the original XV-5080 Patches that have been ported over to the Fantom-X. Refer to the "Fantom-X_XV_Readmeen.txt" document for directions on using this file.
- SRX-03 Refill Patches for Fantom-X/S
- Originally, this is intended for Fantom-S Series, however it can be convert loaded to Fantom-X Series by means of Fantom-X Editor software. Please refer to "readme" documents for further details.
For Product(s): Fantom-X6 / Fantom-X7 / Fantom-X8 / Fantom-XR / Fantom-Xa / SRX-03 / Fantom-S / Fantom-S88 - SRX-04 Refill Patches for Fantom-X/S
- Originally, this is intended for Fantom-S Series, however it can be convert loaded to Fantom-X Series by means of Fantom-X Editor software. Please refer to "readme" documents for further details.
For Product(s): Fantom-X6 / Fantom-X7 / Fantom-X8 / Fantom-XR / Fantom-Xa / SRX-04 / Fantom-S / Fantom-S88 - Clean-All USB Driver Utility
- This utility clears out all Roland USB Windows drivers and should be used if you are having difficulty installing your USB driver.
Note: You will have to reinstall the drivers for any other Roland device that is using a USB connection for Audio or MIDI.
Support
If you have questions about operating your Roland, BOSS or Cakewalk product, please check our Knowledge Base for answers to the most common questions.
You can also contact our Product Support department by phone or email.
In addition, we have a library of Owner’s Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference. If Support Documents are available for this product, they will be listed below.
Product Manuals
- Version 2 Manual (FANTOM-XR_TOOLS_OM.pdf)
- Owners Manual (FANTOM-XR_OM.pdf)
- Version 2 Patch List (FANTOM-XR_TOOLS_PA.pdf)
Support Documents
- Fantom-X Patch List
- Selecting SRX Expansion Sounds via MIDI
- Sampler Compatibility Guide
- Check this PDF document for compatible drives and RAM.
- InFocus 02: Roland’s Librarian Software
- If you’re the kind of person who digs into your Roland/BOSS gear, odds are you go way beyond factory patches and settings. It’s for users like you that we include a computer-based Librarian application for backing up and organizing your data. This booklet explains the Roland/BOSS Librarian.