thinking of getting a new fantom

Yes, both features are there. You can edit any rhythm kit or sample set and assign samples to individual keys, and you can assign any recorded phrase as a rhythm machine pattern (so the latter is much easier than on the Fantom-X).

great! and how about the initial start time of the fantom-g, has that been improved upon?

With a project that doesn't have samples, startup time is about 2x faster than on the X. If the project has samples, the G loads them about 3-4x faster than the X.

Yep and Roland response time has improved.. It now only takes them 2 years to contemplate fixing any bugs (note I said contemplating, not doing anything about it)

@Flumpster,
Are you saying that the G is not a good buy ? Why ? Is there any better workstation around ?
I need to know, now that I'm thinking about selling all my gear to buy one G

;iD

Hey PauloF!

Are you going to trust the opinion of a guy who's information profile states, and I quote,

Hmm.. let me see what I can make up...

?! LOL

Cheers!
PiaKnowGuy
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PiaKnow

Hi Piaknow !!
What do you think ? You know me better than that. LoL

Flumpster may be just too tired from cleaning the unusually big amount of snow that UK got this year Come on mate! Just DOES a bit more tonight and you'll be well!

DId I make that bit up about Roland is the question tho piaknowguy

No !!

I'll quote Willy Wonka instead.. "you lose, good day sir"

Now I really do need to DOES BEERS.. It's my birthday in a few hours and you aint spoiling my high spirits... Bring it on xxx

@Flumpster

You knew that I was just kidding, right? Here's to wishing you a very Happy Birthday!!

Hey PauloF!

My opinion is totally bias, as I am a self-proclaimed Roland 'fanboy'! =)

Up to this point, I have used my 'G8' almost exclusively as a controlling board and sound source for my studio. Until the time signature fix introduced with OS 1.31, I have not spent a great deal of time sequencing on the 'G' itself, as functioning microscope edit features are paramount to me!

I also found the transition from linear sequencing on the 'X' to phrase sequencing on the 'G' to be 'rocky', but that is in-arguably my fault, as I contribute that to my own incompetence. =)

I, as others have stated in previous threads, have not found the preset pianos to be very inspiring. What I have found very inspiring is the work that other members on this forum have done with 'piano' using multisamples. An ARX V-Piano board, perhaps? Would this hurt their V-Piano sales?

I own almost all of the SRX library (minus 2 boards) and still consider these patches to be the 'meat and potatoes' of my recording, especially for more traditional classical styles. The 'G' with it's editing capabilities, not to mention Artimey's Sinevibes Megapack, coupled with a Fantom XR would be a formidable combination.

I find that LIVE mode is amazing! The FAVORITE button is my new best friend. Load times for samples are very short. Having an effect-per-part (PFX) is awesome. Assigning phrases to RPS is quick and painless. I'm loving my ARX-01 board. The keyboard 'feel' is great. Sharing files with the computer is a snap. USB audio is very convenient when wanting to 'grab' a sound off of the computer or simply use the 'G' as an audio interface, as it sounds great.

I could go on, but have to get to work. Personally, I am glad that I made the decision to purchase the Fantom G. However, I still find the SRX sounds to be indispensable.

Good luck in your decision making, my friend! =)
PiaKnowGuy
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PiaKnow

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR FLUMMMP--STERRRR!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

yea piaknowguy, I knew you was kidding, no worries... lol ... Thanks for the happy birthday.

p.s. PauloF, I think the Fantom G is the best workstation around at the moment and I love mine. You won't got far wrong with it. My "whining" is purely on Rolands customer support but I would still have one.

ok thanks, i know before id always start my fantom with a flash card inserted, taking 5-10 minutes to load each time i started the fatnom up, so i'd go make a sandwich...and eat it...before the fantom would start. good to know the load time has improved, also i keep hearing things like "unlimited fx"

from what i could gather when i tried the fatnom g8 at the local music store, was that each track only had 2 main fx per track? in song mode, which is primarily what i use or record in.