The Fantom-G8 is outfitted with Roland'stop-of-the-line PHA II "Ivory Feel" keyboard. This amazing keyboardtechnology reproduces the real surface feel of ivory acoustic pianokeys providing a familiar stability and comfort to the pianist. Thewhite keys have a two-piece structure which reduces the developedkeyboard surface material is designed to absorb moisture, ensuring asecure, slip-proof feel that your fingers will love.

Roland Fantom-G8 Workstation Specifications:

• Keyboard: 88 keys, PHA II, Ivory feel, with velocity and channel aftertouch
• Mamimum Polyphony: 128 voices, shared with the sampling section
• Parts: 16 parts (Internal) + 16 parts (External) + 2 parts (ARX)+ 24 parts (Audio Track)
• Wave Memory: 256MB (16-bit linear equivalent)
• Waveforms: 2,153
• Preset Memory:
• Patches 1,500 + 256 (GM2)
• Rhythm Sets 64 + 9 (GM2)
• Live Sets 512
• Studio Sets 128
  
  Effects:
• Patch Multi-Effects (PFX) 16 systems, 76 types
• Multi-Effects (MFX) 2 systems, 78 types
• Chorus 1 system, 3 types
• Reverb 1 system, 10 types
• Input Effects 1 system, 6 types
• Mastering Effects 1 system, 3-band compressor
  
  Data Format: 16-bit linear, .WAV or .AIFF
• Sampling Frequency: 44.1kHz
• Maximum Sampling Time
• [When sampling memory isn't expanded (32MB)]
• mono: 360 sec. approx., stereo: 180 sec. approx.
• [When sampling memory is expanded with DIMM (544MB)]
• mono: 108 min. approx., stereo: 54 min. approx.
  
  Number of Samples per one project: 2,000
  
  Sequencer Section:
• Tracks
• MIDI tracks (Internal/External/ARX): max. 128
• Audio track: max. 24
• Tempo track: 1
• Beat track: 1
  
  Resolution: 480 TPQN
• Tempo: 5.00 to 300.00
• Song per one project: 50
• Phrase per one project: 2,000
• Note Capacity per one project: approx. 1,000,000 notes
• Song Length: 9,998 measures
• Recording Method
• Realtime recording
• Step recording
  
  Controllers:
• Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever
• Control Knob x 4
• Control Slider x 8
• Assignable Switch x 2
• D Beam Controller
  
  Connectors:
• Headphones Jack: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type
• A (MIX) Output Jacks (L/MONO, R)
• 1/4 inch TRS phone type
• B Output Jacks (L, R): 1/4 inch phone type
• Input Jacks (L/MONO/MIC, R): 1/4 inch phone type
• Mic./Guitar Input Jacks: 1/4 inch phone type / XLR type (Phantom power)(Hi-Z)
• Pedal Jacks:
• Hold Pedal Jack (Half Pedal recognition)
• Control Pedal Jack (assignable) x 2
• MIDI Connectors:
• IN, OUT, THRU
• USB Connectors:
• USB Computer Connector (supports file transfer or mass storage class, and Audio/MIDI)
• USB Mouse Connector
• Digital Audio Interface: COAXIAL INPUT / OUTPUT, AC Inlet
  
  Others:
• Arpeggiator 128
• Arpeggio Sets 128
• RPS Sets 32
• Rhythm Pattern Sets 32
• Chord Memory 128
• Chord Memory Sets 128
  
  Display: Graphic Type, 8.5", Wide VGA (800 x 480 dots), backlit LCD (Color)
• Pads: 16 pads, Velocity and Polyphonic Aftertouch sensitive
• Expansion for sound generator: ARX expansion boards: 2 slots
• Expansion for sampling memory: DIMM: 1 slot, supports PC133, CL=2/3, 3.3 V, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB
• External Storage Device: USB Flash Memory
• Power Supply: AC 117 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60Hz), AC 220 V (60Hz)
• Power Consumption: 30 W
  
  Accessories
• Owner's Manual, CD-ROM (Editor, USB MIDI driver), Power Cord
  
  Options:
• Expansion Board: ARX Series, Keyboard Stand: KS-V7 (Fantom-G7/-G6),KS-18Z (Fantom-G8/-G7/-G6), KS-G8 (Fantom-G8), Pedal Switch: DP series,
• Foot Switch: BOSS FS-5U, Expression Pedal: EV-5, USB Flash Memory: M-UF1G, M-UF128, Microphone: DR series, Headphones: RH-series
  
  Size and Weight
• Width: 55 inches, 1,396 mm
• Depth: 19-13/16 inches, 502 mm
• Height: 7-1/4 inches, 183 mm
• Weight: 70 lbs. 9 oz., 32.0 kg

Roland Fantom-G8 Workstation Features:

• Advanced sound engine with double wave capacity of previous flagship workstations
• 2 x ARXexpansion with SuperNATURALthe world's greatest performance-expression technology
• Graphic user interface with extra-large 8.5" wide color LCD and mouse connectivity
• Newly developed onboard audio/MIDI sequencer with 128 tracks, including 24 audio tracks
• Multi-FX for each part; up to 22 effects routings can be programmed simultaneously
• Top-of-the-line keyboard action; weighted PHA II "Ivory Feel" keyboard on Fantom-G8
• Heavy-duty casing with aluminum panel