The Roland Fantom Synthesizer In Action

[@jehwoh]

Your jazzy abilities are quite impressive. Kalimba version of "The final countdown" - just made My day :D One of the best product presentations I've seeing.

[@theterminator6253]

The 11:57 melody touched my heart from a way.... Amazing. Simply, amazing.

[@osiasnunes]

Just amazing how you work on this synths you play. You make it seems so easy to do. Congrats, Doc. I love your videos and the way you talk with us.

[@mrlionel1965]

Man, the piano sounds on this beauty are amazing. Roland never fails to disappoint. This has come a long long way since my JX3P.

[@janoschamann3008]

19:00 Hold on ! I wasn't prepared for a vibraphone final countdown... Yet another thing I didn't know I needed. These little things u know, they are the reason why i love you^^

[@evankeal]

If I didnt just buy two Roland's, I would get this now. The most impressive piece of gear there is to me.

[@Jobotubular]

Only Claudio would finish a Fantom demo with a stellar performance of "Caravan"

[@SerErris]

This is one of the best videos you ever did. Explanatory, enthusiastic and all in all fantastic. I want one :-)

[@tubeDude48]

This is the first video I've found that to me how to add my mic. to the Fantom! 👍

[@Bashanvibe]

My dream is about to be a reality sooner than later!!! I just recently sold my G6 to my uncle a few months ago!!! Can’t wait to buy this beauty!!!

[@VTOLKits]

This machines sounds better then the most people say, but you make better demos then others.... ;-)

[@gorillachilla]

I agreed

[@jaandaarsangeet561]

Keyboard is good but this color is Rong

[@Esperluet]

So true

[@drinkinslim]

*than

[@BrJD-ii4iv]

DrinkinSlim lol

[@cornelfraser1981]

Good to see you having so much fun with the instrument. Musicians must enjoy what they do so they can inspire others. I'll definitely purchase one of these.

[@cc11studio]

Got mine about a 100 days ago. Love it...and....I love me some Dr. Mix!

[@MeltWithU]

I’m actually picking the 88 key version of this up this week. The piano sounds on this board or some of the best I’ve ever heard. Actually, probably the best I’ve ever heard. It is so clean with such incredible dynamics. I was looking at the Korg Krono‘s and happen to run across this board without ever really paying any attention before and the more videos I got into I realize that this was the board for me. The sounds, the abilities in creating your own and sequencing… Not to mention, upgradability and the ability to plug other instruments via USB into it and control them or vice versa...Just incredible. You get a lot of functionality for the price. I can’t wait to dig into it. Thank you for the video.

[@wiredbassclarinet]

You WON'T be disappointed! That keybed is amazing. The VPiano rocks (it always needs to be stereo to sound the best, imo) - second to none.

[@MeltWithU]

@@wiredbassclarinet good to hear. I've been using a custom open Labs board forever. Bought it new back in 2016. But after watching some videos and hearing that piano and on top of that, the ease of use in recording ... which is what I need the most. Something that I can sit down to and quickly get an idea doan. The piano sound alone is worth its weight in gold. I have not found one software piano and I have bought some of the most expensive you can get including the East-West collection and still they don't sound that good. I still have my Alesis Fusion which would have been the best keyboard ever made if they had actually followed through and getting the software up-to-date. Wish they never did, so the SATA connection has never functioned. Though it still has a 8 channel audio input. I'll be excited to finally get this thing home.

[@AlecArmbruster]

Hey, 6 months later, how you liking it still?

[@MeltWithU]

@@AlecArmbruster Hey. I ended up sending it back and getting a Korg Kronos 88. The Fantom is a good board if you write R&B or Rap. But if you want to do anything else, I find it’s step sequencer too limiting. I guess if you were going to use a DAW, it would be OK. But then again, if you are using a DAW, you could really buy anything with keys and MIDI. The Korg Kronos is an awesome board for any kind of music and you have the option of a full or step sequencer. Not to mention, some great sounds and Korg releases new sounds, what seems like daily. You can also import sounds, which I do with East/West stuff, which I find is the best sounding instrument library out there. In any case, if you have anymore questions... let me know.

[@stringsnare]

@@MeltWithU thank you for this! i am debating between this and mpc key 61, kronos etc.

[@wiredbassclarinet]

I love this thing - the Fantom 8 has one of the best (most realistic) keyboards around. It is a WORKHORSE for crafting your own sounds too.

[@selling1232]

Just watching this dude jam makes me want to get into piano again. Not to mention the fantom.

[@mikeflick4091]

Impressive demo! You really show off how intuitive this beast is to use. I've had an F7 for 6 months, and it's been a wild ride. Roland has done a phenomenal job on the UI - there are multiple ways to perform a task, and you can usually figure them out without looking at the manual (unlike the months and years I spent learning how to do things on my Kronos). The best part is that Roland seems committed to the Fantom as a platform - they have updated it 4 times since release.

[@DrBerkantAtay]

Kronos takes much longer to learn because it can do much more..

[@johnschotz1614]

Your exactly correct on the Kronos. Just sold mine. Way way waaaaaay to complicated. A extremely steep learning curve. After 1 year of ownership I had enough of the complexity.

[@TheMolacho1]

I'm powering through my 3rd Fosters oil can @ 11:40 pm...I have to be up @ 4:45 am tmorrow and am totally diggin this dude. I don't play keys but grew up with DEVO,Gary Numan,The Cars,Yes and shit! I LOVE THIS GUY!

[@muzikman2008]

Doc mix always cheers me up and makes me smile 😊 the Fantom is a beautiful instrument. Some of the best piano's I've heard from Roland in many years. Great work and energy claudio, you made me litterally laugh out loud on the final countdown on marimba 🤣👍

[@biboumusic]

Haha the beatbox sampling moment was really funny! Grande Claudio!

[@samaitcheson7057]

Sorry so late but It's Pat Metheny's Minuano from Still Life Talking. I'm late because I was thinking about buying a Fantom. Great review. I am now buying one.

[@arturmangolim9385]

Man, I learn a lot with you. My favorite producer (and piano player also). I have fresh new sounds to show you!!!

[@Mossytube]

The song you talking about at 17:38 is from Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays, Minuano (six eight)

[@geniusofthenerds2720]

Thank you sir for sincerely showing us the music way God bless you.

[@digitaldobbie]

Does anyone else watching this agree that because of covid-19 and no Glastonbury, artists could host a huge online festival with acts like doctor mix on the list where you can enter genre rooms when an artist is live in it and listeners can party and donate

[@Doctormix]

Awesome idea

[@marcusherbold993]

Yes. Absolutely

[@Skiamakhos]

Things like that have been going on over the past few months with artists in the goth scene doing Twitch.tv, KZbin and Facebook based streams, and separate events with Witch House DJs. One trouble is getting bands to perform when they can't be physically together - lag can make it impossible to play properly in sync. Solo artists, DJs & producers though, no problem.

[@sP33DyEdOld]

Virtual Tomorrow land I heard today they will organize in Belgium

[@digitaldobbie]

Anyone could essentially be on the music bill including recreational bedroom DJs and synthesists and preform at their convenience (green light shows when performers are online) and it could go on for the rest of the year maybe! In the lobby people could chat and donate or buy merchandise and leave when they want to go in a different genre lobby. Just an idea. Now just need to think of a name for it like digifest or something.

[@pshimmons]

MAN..... that piano - Max is a genius!

[@FDLproductions]

How to dislike this vidéo, this Channel, this talented and adorable man ? Impossible... Great experience for me every time. Claudio sei grandissimo !

[@capitanlord]

The song at 17:17 is Minuano (Six Height) by Pat Metheny 😀 Love it !!

[@TheTexasCanuck]

Correct!

[@erni172320]

You are amazing. The best demos and de best mood.

[@scooter9240]

Thank you for this. You helped me decide where to spend my money.

[@Hanktheknife11]

How easy it is, to create nice vocoder sounds.. I guess, Mr. Robovox Florian Schneider would love this ... R.I.P. Florian

[@pezia]

17:38 3 years late, but that is Pet Metheny Group - Minuano (I've listened this album a lot when I was young :))

[@TryadBand_X]

Doctor Mix ti amiamo e invidiamo tanto ❤️

[@znelson32]

Would love to see a video like this on the Korg Triton. For a 20 year old keyboard it’s still very good and I never tapped into its raw power.

[@mvoproject]

Oh, THAT sampling!!))) Maybe the most funny part for almost any electronic musician/producer ))) "Final countdown" with marimba sound is just a coolest thing I heard this week))

[@von_Apa]

Thank you great Doctor! I just got my Fantom and now I am full of inspiration!🎹🎶🎧👍🌟

[@adrianrabbage4996]

Superb review Claudio, I'm seriously thinking of getting one of these now!

[@Kangoorek1988]

Your demo is the best!!! Your humour is tremendous :D

[@LifeExperienceMusic]

Love the Pat Metheny Group reference

[@Charles.M.]

It's always a pleasure to watch your videos ! :)

[@rey-rr4fx]

Awesome, at 21:36 Oops by Steps Ahead on the Modern Times album ... Mike Mainieri on vibes!

[@TokyoScarab]

I actually just bought one of these recently and I have to say your video was by far the best showing off of the capabilities of the synth Claudio (both parts 1 and 2)! :D

[@digitaldobbie]

Proper job Claudio

[@Doctormix]

Thanks for the superchat!

[@MrStrat01]

Fantom series are beasts since the first one the Fantom FA 76 in 2000 !!!

[@julianarango6413]

You simply are impressive at what you do. Congralutations Doctor :D

[@mauricioisaza9665]

This guy is so genius, that is able to become a Roland Fantom in a Workstation for beginers. ;)

[@GrahamC808]

Awesome fn boom always fun and entertaining as well as full of info

[@TheLeopulido]

Dude you are the best at explaining shit! I love the door bell ! A good friend of mine had that in his house back in 96. Awesome video

[@ahol967]

I've been watching your videos for almost 2 years, but this is the first time I was listening to the music you play. And I really enjoy it. Congrats.

[@Mawds69]

That piano/pad combo at the beginning was gorgeous. I was teary.

[@davidmarquez2821]

I love the SuperNatural piano on my FP-30 so much that I am enjoying it more than my Ivory II American Concerd D (vst). The Fantom of course has more than just the SuperNatural.

[@kenedpradhan8840]

You're crazy! So damn Hilarious !! Hahahaha the sampling pad the meow and bark all had me in splits !! What's a demo and learning experience without of bit of fun ain't it? I Absolutely loved your presentation. You suddenly made me feel so incomplete not having learnt to play the piano properly mate and I must say you've given me a reason to go back to learning the technical aspects of sound generation ! Respect !

[@geniusofthenerds2720]

Thanks

[@Gary.Holmes]

I'm late to the comments, but Fantom 8 is on order, inspired by you, Dr. Mix!!! I am so excited!!

[@justme-eb6lz]

that was pat metheny's 'minuano' from still life talking album ...it took me a couple of seconds to recognize it..

[@jessestaton167]

Glad I saw your podcast, please explain how you record with the microphone as a lot of people don't know how to get the mic line input to route to the recording software. Want to record vocals and backup vocals alone. Please help

[@etheareal15]

It is wonderful to hear you play caravan again, you have come a long way from showing off your new piano to showing off your new synthesizer! The more things change, the more they stay the same.

[@FERNANDOAUGUSTO-fv1ck]

What a fantastic machine

[@jclark521]

I want this guy's job.

[@sandrodellisanti1139]

Ciao Doctor Mix, may i ask you, where are you coming from? i'm half german half italian, living in Brunswick in Germany.. and have the Roland jd-xi since some weeks, have much to learn.. made some Computer Tracker Songs in the 1990s.. many greetings..

[@bibicapuccino7477]

Claudio making my days better

[@Phant0mK16]

Did you try the Virtual Tone Wheel Organ? You can access via Zone 2. On said zone select the organs menu and you'll have them, they sound great imo

[@soliv27]

17:45 I thought you tried to make RainMan theme :)) So ashamed cause I like Pat Metheny & Lyle May group. Could you make a cover for MusicForEighteenMusicians-SteveReich ? Could be an interesting work about rythms and everything. The piano pad just before I am unsure is it a Jean-Jacques Goldman intro ? Anyway you should listen to his 1986 live 'En public', quite well orchestrated, with great pads ;) An other cover I would love is the final Shine on you crazy diamond, many people do the first parts but not the final 6-9, I wish you would make 8 and 9 with precise notes and sounds of the ending, many retro machines, MiniMoog, ARP String Ensemble, etc... (If there must be a requiem on your channel..a good one)

[@AbdiPianoChannel]

My MODX 6 doesn't have this but I can do this with my logic pro. lol. I like the way you having good time with that Roland. You can sell snow to Canadians.

[@peterjones596]

Well Claudio, if you ever need a job as a Roland demonstrator, I reckon it could be yours... You sold it to me better than they did. I want one now, having had some concerns.. It does everything!

[@ironspike171]

What a wise choice from Roland to have you the Fantom. No super serious „i show you aaaaaall effects“ no „lets dive deep intotge menus“: just pure Claudio-the-instant-spontaneous-musician!

[@keiths-teeth]

31:00 is that polka style or Latin or something, wonder if that would be in skillshare

[@Ilnaz1999.]

The best Workstation in the World , Hi from Russia

[@dgsoundCA]

Doctor Mix's huge talent means hard working, knowledge but most important: passion! Thank you Doc for another amazing show! ... oh, ok, there is a part 25:01-27:20 that contradicts me... or not 😁🎹

[@peter-utrblk]

Thank you very much Claudio for this proper Roland Fantom lesson and my daily needed dose of fun, happiness and knowledge. Best wishes from Düsseldorf.

[@ralexguitar]

Man, awesome! Thanks for all! But I have a question! For performances! Nautilus x Fantom?

[@basseniash]

OK :) next please The Orbital - Dr.Who .Thanks :)Good luck

[@pjacks19]

Nice. My favorite channel on KZbin. Can you do more demos of the Fantom? I bought one a few day ago. Love it.

[@DAVIDGREGORYKERR]

What using the Moogerfooger Ring-Thing with the output of the Synthesizer, those strange sounds where on the track Chase Runner on the album Electric Dreams.

[@centurio7019]

How can we get where you are on, I wanna be as happy all the time as you are, sir!

[@mikemorelmoon9452]

what a pleasure while playing . . .

[@ElectricEddieDaus]

Hey Doc... Great Video.. Where can I get that Great Piano sound. Max' Piano... Sounds Awesome? ElectricEddie

[@mrburns366]

21:50 was Moody Blues? :)

[@chloedevereaux1801]

the melody at 21:40 is heaven by dj sammi

[@eikarumba429]

Hahaha! The beatbox sampler with cat and dog sounds was my favourite part! I was still giggling hours later just remembering that part! 😂😂😂 - just awesome videos Claudio! Keep them coming and wow the Phantom is like a tardis box of tricks! 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏻👍🏻

[@axelschmidt1929]

Hi Doctore Mix, thx for the great demonstration of the Fantom. Q: I love the Max's Grand Piano at kzbin.info/www/bejne/qouygGlunZxmo6s. From whom did you get this user tone? Is it possible to share it?

[@giuseppechisari6222]

Up !

[@___HH___]

19:38 I tried to emulate that section but had a big realization. OH . . . . not enough rings! OHH . . . I need more rings on the fingers. Like the Hobbit . . . precious. PRecIOUssss. . . RINGS! lol (EDITED to subscribe)

[@paulfoley972]

liking your demo very good keep it up

[@winratj8464]

what a pad and the piano , its too good

[@scottk3292]

at 19:00 - It's The Final Cocktail Lounge!

[@hiteck007]

Mate your makin me want one of these. I only got a VR09

[@stupidos207]

@Doctor Mix: first of all thx for your great videos. I'm totally blown away by the Piano sound of the Fantom. especially combined with the Filter on 13:47 . Could you pls do a Full re-build Video on "The Way it is" with the exact same Sound you used in this Video.

[@rudyvk]

This part sounds amazing!! 👍🏻

[@karaorkundevecioglu]

man, how much you are having fun, im jealous :))) toy for bday boy

[@BeautekeLoentje2]

Funny guy! I like your style and i enjoyed your video, made me laugh big time.. thanks for the tips and tricks and i'll try-out on my Fantom soon. Have a nice joyfull time.

[@pietropavan777]

Thanks for showing the Fantom Doctormix !!!! Amazing video !! Can you also show how you can control DAW and external VSTs ?

[@dougfa3515]

The Final Countdown on a long elevator ride!

[@源神俠]

i like the demo very much， thats excellent and imoressive！

[@andrewbrandon2272]

I am doing my follow up album all using Fantom, Learn tons with videos

[@bdunncan]

Lauri Anderson’s O Superman comes to mind

[@philipgilligan_art]

I had my heart set on a jupiter x, one of these seems better maybe?????? What are your thoughts Claudio buddy????

[@ВикторУшаков-з9м]

Я слушаю обзор, сижу, балдею! И оторваться силы вовсе нет! Купить такую ШТУКУ не сумею... Не наиграю песенный куплет...

[@maus3454]

Nice present you got from Roland 👍

[@AC-uv9uc]

Thank you for everything you show on your videos! The joy you feel and express while testing instruments and playing music just hits me! You are a true professional and a great guy, with a great sense of humour! 👌

[@YM-dg1my]

Lovely stuff as usual, Dr Mix! Got me thinking about buying one of these now...

[@alancummings5651]

Such and awesome workstation synth.