Roland Announces System Upgrade For Fantom G-Series

Jul 21, 2008

Roland is pleased to announce the release of v1.10 system upgrade for the Fantom-G series workstations, adding powerful multi-sampling capability, a new "Favorite Play" screen, a BPM calculator function for samples, and new enhancements to Single, Live and Song modes.

The Fantom-G series has redefined the boundaries of playability and creativity with its advanced sound engine, revolutionary ARX SuperNATURAL expansion bay, jumbo-sized color LCD, powerful new audio/MIDI recorder, and first-class 88-note Ivory Feel (Fantom-G8, http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?ObjectId=918&ParentId=83) and synth-action (Fantom-G7, http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?ObjectId=919&ParentId=83 and Fantom-G6, http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?ObjectId=920&ParentId=83) keys.

The release of v1.10 adds a number of new features to the Fantom-G operating system:

• Powerful multi-sampling feature added to Patch Edit for assigning different samples to each key
• BPM calculator function for instantly determining the tempo of sample phrases
• New "Favorite Play" screen added to the Favorites mode
• New Undo and Record Cancel functions added to Song Mode
• New shortcuts added to Single, Effects and Song Modes
• Updated Input Settings screen combines input effects and level metering in one screen
• Other features and general system improvements

"This new update expands the realm of creative possibilities, and enables players to access the advanced features of the Fantom-G more quickly and easily," explains Vince LaDuca, Product Marketing Manager for the Synths & Technology Division, "The quality and breadth of the enhanced features in v1.10 demonstrates Roland's continuing commitment to making the Fantom-G series the best possible workstation for our customers."

To download Fantom-G6/G7/G8 System Upgrade v1.10, please visit: http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?dsection=d_downloads&ObjectId=918

For more information, visit their web site at www.rolandus.com.