Roland clan roland fantom s and fantom x series frequently asked questions about this document this is a collection of answers to frequently asked questions concerning the roland fantom s and fantom x series workstations and modules. The srx are a series of expansion boards produced by roland corporation. Last night i tested the xv5080, and found its output was better more musical using the analog outs, as opposed to using highend or very above average outboard dac. The roland fantom xr is the rackmount version of the fantom x synth sampler workstation. The xv 5080 loaded akai and roland format sample libs, and its unfortunate that builtin sample translation was dropped in the fantom xr. The roland fantom xr is a rackmounted expandable digital sampler and synthesizer with up to 1gb of storage for sounds, based off of the popular fantom series workstation keyboards. And the fantoms sounds are full of life, thanks to the endless modulation routings afforded by matrix controlall of which beg to be. There is currently no way to load 3rd party sample libraries into the fantom xr other than turning them into wavaiff files and rebuilding the patches from scratch. In all, there are 1,024 patches 640 preset patches, 128 user patches and 256 gm2 sounds, plus 29 rhythm sets at the ready. With a massive 128 voices, the xv3080 is capable of extensive layering and multitimbral applications.
Still the same like in xv5080 or even emu proteus 2000. Stay up to date with roland news, artists, promotions, events, and more. Roland has translated 1024 patches factory presets. Sep 22, 2018 roland fantom xr demo presets 1 the fantom xr brings powerful sampling and synthesis to a convenient 1u rack module. Evolution of a classic synth module roland jv 1080 vs integra 7. Rolands sound module xv5080 sports 128 voices, 32part. So do all the 5080 patches fit in the fantom i though you can only have like 256. Volume 1, wind controller essentials, for the roland xv2020, xv 5080, xv88, xv5050, xv3080, and compatibles contains a full bank of 128 allnew and amazing patches and 64 astounding performances specially designed to be used with and requires a midi wind controller or breath controller. Jai eu ses aines,xv5080,jv20801080 on retrouve le grain roland et une. Roland fantom x7 loading xv5080 patches using the fantom x.
Roland released a line of 12 expansion boards over the course of a few years starting in 2000. Cleanall usb driver utility this utility clears out all roland usb windows drivers and should. Roland clan forums view topic xv5080 patches for fantomx. Like the fantomx keyboards, the fantomxr module is based on rolands powerful new sound generator chip. Jan 01, 2007 is it possible that some of these xv 5080 features degraded in fantom xr. Explore entirely new sonic landscapes with a brandnew 64mbequivalent wave rom created just for the fantoms88.
The xv series by roland is still popular and i think thats for a couple of good reasons. Painstakingly sampled in worldclass studios around the world, these new stereosampled waves are the finest building blocks ever offered in a roland keyboard. Some say it sounds better, some say the analog out is horrible but digital out is great. Roland xv 5080 midi sound module factory presets youtube. These predecessors to the fantom can be heard in many famous productions. Because i was thinking ofeither buying xv5080 or fantomxr, and i also wanted to have both fantomx and xv5080jv sounds, but since it is possible to have xv patches in f. Roland xv5080 vs roland fantom xr vintage synth explorer. I am hoping that it will be fairly easy though because there is a thread on the forum where someone either converted 5080. With room for over 1gb of sounds, this affordable module sets a new. The roland xv 5080 128voice synthesizer module is the ultimate sound module based on the bestsounding, most expressive and expandable new synthesizersample player architecture in roland history.
I found the sound to be thinner compared to my older roland gear. Rolands own xv5080 synthsampler, which manages to load roland sample. With a massive 128 voices, the it is capable of extensive layering and multitimbral applications. If money is not a matter, which one will you choose 5080 vs xr provide that i dont need any extra expansion. Provides an overview of key features, functions and operational tips. You can install srx boards in the entire fantomx family of productsthe fantom x6, x7, x8. Yeah, thats true for saving to the user presets i believe. The fantomxr brings powerful sampling and synthesis to a convenient 1u rack module. Last night i tested the xv 5080, and found its output was better more musical using the analog outs, as opposed to using highend or very above average outboard dac. Willy beamish theme this track uses the fantom xr, xv5080, two d550s and an mt32. The fantom xr is the highend rackmount member of the fantomx family of synthesizers. The roland fantomx features a 128voice pcmbased synthesizer, a 16track mrcpro sequencer, 6 effects processors, dynamic pads and infrared dbeam, a stereo sampler and full onscreen editing. Roland jd990 with vintage synth expansion vs xv5050. This channel provides information of the rolands best quality electronic musical instruments.
Roland fantom xr patch loading how to demo youtube. You can press the volume knob to generate appropriate phrases to demo sounds. Xv 5080 patches for fantom s mac download the original xv 5080 patches that have been ported over to the fantom s. Roland fantom xr demo presets 1 the fantomxr brings powerful sampling and synthesis to a convenient 1u rack module. Over the years i have owned the jv80, jv90, jv1080, jv2080, xp50 and xp80. Because i was thinking ofeither buying xv 5080 or fantom xr, and i also wanted to have both fantomx and xv 5080 jv sounds, but since it is possible to have xv patches in f. Xv 5080 patches for fantom s pc download the original xv 5080 patches that have been ported over to the fantom s. Roland fantoms and fantomx series frequently asked questions.
These predecessors to the fantom can be heard in many famous produc. It is the successor to rolands previous rack flagship, the xv5080. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The fantom x is rolands bestever workstation, but it has suffered from one or. To me, the first fantom seemed to be a glitzed up but stripped down version of the todiefor xv5080. I assuming that i may have to find reasonable facsimile waves and or tones to match some of the fantom patches on the i7. The roland xv5080 128voice synthesizer module is the ultimate sound module based on the bestsounding, most expressive and expandable new synthesizersample player architecture in roland history. Fantomx series are music workstations with a samplebased synthesizer engine, 128voice polyphony, 7 effects processors, 320x240 color screen, sequencer with 16 midi and 8 audio tracks, 16 multifunction pads and 4x srx expansion slots. Xv5080 patches for fantoms pc download the original xv5080 patches that have been ported over to the fantoms. Produced in 2004, it offered many banks of high quality sounds, and a sampling option. The fantom was based on the xv5080 sound engine, but had no sampling in its debut version. Selecting internal and srx sounds via midi roland corporation.
Last thing i want to happen is once i get fantom xr i find out xv5080 had a better sound quality and effects section. This patch uses the first of the two waveform sets on the srx02 board and improves on the many flaws of the included patches that come on that expansion board. The patch editor screen from the fantom x editor showing the lfo and patch. I am hoping that it will be fairly easy though because there is a thread on the forum where someone either converted 5080 patches to a fantom or vice versa so i know it can be done. The roland fantom xr is a rackmounted expandable digital sampler and synthesizer with up to 1gb of storage for sounds, based off of the popular fantomseries workstation keyboards. This channel provides information of the roland s best quality electronic musical instruments. Im not sure that the 5080 patches that were ported for use in the fantom sound exactly like they did in the 5080. And i dont mean patches or oldschool timbres just waveforms available when editing a usual. Insert the pc card adapter see step 1 into the fantomxr. Check out the roland fantom x7 loading xv5080 patches using the fantom x librarian. Download the original xv 5080 patches that have been ported over to the fantom x. If you write songs on the fantomx, sooner or later youre likely to want to move a new musical idea from patch mode to performance mode so you.
I wonder, there must be a catch somewhere that xv 5080 and fantom xr have almost the same price. Roland jd990 with vintage synth expansion vs xv5050 post by desmond. Fantom xr can hold 6x srx plus half a gigabyte user waveform data. Space quest iv closing themes this track uses the fantom xr and xv5080, and is currently using 31 independant midi channels. The fantom x received an audio recorder upgrade with version 2. Last thing i want to happen is once i get fantom xr i find out xv 5080 had a better sound quality and effects section. The sound is clear that there conviennet compared to the music i make i make hiphops clear to her dismount me anyway i work with three references to hiphop the korg tr, the motif 6, and roland fantom xr, history of being at ease with my o nivo banks sound overall opinion. Xv5050 contains all xv5080 patches plus a bank of additional fantom patches these.
Xv5080 patches for fantoms mac download the original xv5080 patches that have been ported over to the fantoms. You can select srx sounds from a synths front panel or via midi messages, which has a few advantages. First introduced in 2000, they are small boards of electronic circuitry with 64mb roms containing patches timbres and rhythm sets drum kits. Patchman music roland fantom xr, x6, x7, x8 soundbanks. The fantom was based on the xv 5080 sound engine, but had no sampling in its debut version. Is it possible that some of these xv5080 features degraded in fantom xr. This chip delivers maximum audio processing performance at a great price including an expressive stereo 4tone synthesis engine with 128voice polyphony. Roland clan roland fantoms and fantomx series frequently asked questions about this document this is a collection of answers to frequently asked questions concerning the roland fantoms and fantomx series workstations and modules. Many of their synthesizers have expansion slots and they are an easy way to increase a synthesizers capabilities with a specific type of sound set.
I think what he is trying to ask is if the fantom x sounds as warm as the 5080 meaning most likely how do the converters sound incomparision to each other. Online scuttlebutt is they sound close but not quite the same, which is. Most cats on the fantomized board say they are saving them in folders on cf cards. With room for over 1gb of sounds, this affordable module sets a new standard. How to load a patch on the roland fantom xr from the computer.
Xv 5080 patches for fantom x mac download the original xv 5080 patches that have been ported over to the fantom x. Cleanall 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. The flexibility of the fantomx effects means you have lots of choices in how the effects are used and will sound. Updating the fantomxr update procedure insert the fantomxr sample tools expansion kit compactflash card into the pc card adapter. Volume 1, wind controller essentials, for the roland xv2020, xv5080, xv88, xv5050, xv3080, and compatibles contains a full bank of 128 allnew and amazing patches and 64 astounding performances specially designed to be used with and requires a midi wind controller or breath controller. Xv 5080 patches for fantom x pc download the original xv 5080 patches that have been ported over to the fantom x. Xv5080 patches for fantomx mac download the original xv5080 patches that have been ported over to the fantomx. And the fantoms sounds are full of life, thanks to the endless modulation routings afforded by matrix controlall of which beg to be tweaked with the fantoms realtime controllers. The xv5080 loaded akai and roland format sample libs, and its unfortunate that builtin sample translation was dropped in the fantom xr.
Install the fantoms editorlibrarian, available at download the xv5080 patches. Roland fantom x turorial saveing samples and usb connection duration. The 5080 uses 44,1 khz sampling rate on some sounds as well as 32 khz. The fantom x is roland s bestever workstation, but it has suffered from one or two annoying omissions, such as the ability to import roland s own sample format. Some people claim they can hear the difference of jv1080 vs. Roland xv2020, xv5080, xv88, xv5050, xv3080 soundbanks. Jv2080 1997 jv1080 big lcd better user interface, 3 efx, 8 x expansion slots. The fantom x is rolands bestever workstation, but it has suffered from one or two annoying omissions, such as the ability to import rolands own sample format. Connect the midi in and out of the fantoms to your computer via a proper midi interface. Like the fantom x keyboards, the fantom xr module is based on roland s powerful new sound generator chip. The xv5080, and xv5050 have both been replaced by the fantomxr. Download the original xv5080 patches that have been ported over to the fantomx.
Though the samples are decent on that board, the patches are not, leaving velocity switching during performances highly detectable. You get all of rolands xv5080 sounds plus a selection of sounds from the newer fantomx series of synthesizers. Explore entirely new sonic landscapes with a brandnew 64mbequivalent wave rom created just for the fantom s88. I wonder, there must be a catch somewhere that xv5080 and fantom xr have almost the same price. The xv3080 is a 128voice professional synthesizer that picks up where the classic jvseries synthesizers left off. I still own the xv5080 and fantom along with romplers. I keep hearing conflicting reports about the xr vs. Sampling external audio to recreate patches from another. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.