May 26 2010

Roland Fantom-XR Voice Synthesizer Module

Fantom-XR 128-Voice Synthesizer Module

The Fantom-XR by Roland carries powerful sampling and synthesis to a suitable 1U rack module. The internal wave ROM offers expressive new Patches like an 88-key split piano, in addition room for six SRX expansions. The Fantom XR module sets a new standard for expandability with room for over 1GB of sounds.

Fantom-XR Voice Synthesizer Module

Fantom-XR Voice Synthesizer Module

The Fantom-XR Voice Synthesizer module is stands on Roland’s powerful new sound generator chip. This chip brings maximum audio processing performance including an expressive stereo 4-tone synthesis engine with 128-voice polyphony. The Fantom-XR’s 128 voices and capacity for over 1GB of waveforms make it the ideal module for use with a computer or hardware sequencer, even without an internal sequencer. The internal wave ROM can be expanded up to 512MB using six optional SRX-Series expansions. The Fantom-XR comes bundled with Fantom-X Editor/Librarian software for Mac and PC. Fantom-XR automatically sync up all your audio loops to tempo using a high-quality realtime timestretching algorithm.

The Key Features of Fantom-XR 128-voice synthesizer module

  • 128-voice polyphony and expressive 4-tone stereo multiplex synthesis
  • 1U rackmount synthesizer/sampler with capacity for over 1GB of sounds
  • 3 MFX processors, plus separate reverb, chorus and mastering effects
  • Wave ROM expandable to 512MB via 6 optional SRX boards
  • Flexible user sampling with .WAV/AIFF compatibility
  • 16MB sample memory expandable to 528MB with optional DIMMs
  • 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

Specifications of Fantom-XR Module

  • Display: Graphic 160 x 48 dots backlit LCD
  • Maximum Polyphony: 128 voices (shared with the sampling section)
  • Parts: 16 Parts
  • Preset Memory: Patches: 1,152+ 256 (GM2)
  • User Memory: Patches: 256
  • Card Memory (PC card): Patches: 256
  • Standard Wave Memory: 128 M bytes (16-bit linear equivalent)
  • Standard Waveforms: 1,480
  • 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
  • Effects: Multi-Effects: 3 systems, 78 types
  • Arpeggiator: Preset: 128
  • Rhythm Pattern: Preset: 256 (32 groups)
  • Chord Memory: Preset: 64
  • 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)
  • Accessories: Handbook
  • Power Supply: AC 117 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz)
  • Power Consumption: 13W
  • 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
  • Options: Wave Expansion Board: SRX Series

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