Roland Update Their Fantom Flagship Synthesizer Workstation With Expansion Packs
28th Oct 2019
Roland have released an update for their popular flagship Synthesizer Workstation The Fantom, enabling expansion slots which you can acquire for free via the Roland website.
How to know the version:
Before you start, check the system program version of your FANTOM-6 / FANTOM-7 / FANTOM-8.
Press [ MENU ] to invoke the MENU screen.
Touch < SYSTEM >.
Turn the [ E1 ] FUNCTION knob to select INFO.
The display changes to the INFO screen and the version information is shown.
* If this shows the latest version, there's no need to update your FANTOM-6 / FANTOM-7 / FANTOM-8.
UPDATE HISTORY
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE
GETTING THE UPDATE FILE
Update Procedure
The Fantom has 16 EXZ expansion slots for Zen-core sound library’s and there are now SIX expansion packs available on Axial for users to download for free: http://axial.roland.com/
Roland Fantom - Creation
At every turn, FANTOM fulfills the need to create. Its smooth, rapid workflow has no confusing modes, frustrating technical limits, or trade-offs with sound quality. FANTOM’s creative process reflects how today’s musicians work, with fluid composition tools, instantly recallable creative environments, and deep computer integration.
No Modes. Just Seamless Worksflows.
When the creative juices are flowing, there should be no barriers. With FANTOM, you won’t compromise your sound or suffer workarounds due to outdated technical limits. And forget worrying about what features work in which mode. FANTOM is always in full-on creative mode and your workflow stays consistent, no matter what.
Make A Scene.
When you’re ready to create, so is FANTOM—and all it takes is a single touch. Your sounds, patterns, and performance layouts are arranged into custom creative spaces called Scenes. A Scene can be an entire song, section of a song, or a starting point with your favorite sounds laid out just how you like. Scenes can be chained together and changed instantly with no gaps or glitches.
That Fantom Sound
FANTOM’s flexible and expandable sound engine leverages decades of research and development, dishing out inspiring and authentic electronic, acoustic, and hybrid sounds by the bucketload. Combine different synthesis and sampling technologies along with the onboard analog filter for new and unusual sounds—and take advantage of new sound expansions and capabilities as they arrive.
