Roland Fantom Music Workstation - Advanced Tutorial with Scott Tibbs Part I

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Scott Tibbs gives an in-depth tutorial on many of the features of the Roland Fantom workstation.
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[@JukkaTarvonen]

01 V-Piano + sequencer 0:02:37 02 V-Piano virtual sound engine 0:03:50 03 Moving from one sound to another without clicks etc. with a scene with 16 zones 0:05:07 04 One zone & individual sounds 0:09:08 05 Tone editing via oscilloscopes, filters 0:11:07 06 Organizing the sounds (512 scenes with 16 zones each) 0:15:00 07 Patterns, clips, loops 0:15:56 08 From clips to songs 0:20:04 09 Manipulating the scenes with 16 zones 0:23:59 10 New sound engine + filtering 0:28:53 11 Jupiter filter 0:29:07 12 Digital filters 0:30:51 13 Morphing concept 0:33:00 14 Sequencing 0:36:46 15 Pattern Mode 0:46:09 16 Back panel connections 0:51:54

[@landsend3417]

The best out right now in my opinion

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

Roland needs to provided a book and video to show how to program and use this beast!

[@robertmichalscheck3072]

They also need better tech support,which like most of these big company’s is almost non-existent.

[@davidhall-kraftmusic7313]

Wow! Scott is an excellent demonstrator and really pulls the best out of this board.

[@SaifSameer]

Roland redeem their legendary name. And it's always pleasure to see Scott Tibbs

[@VadimShinnik]

Scott Tibbs Respect!!!

[@synthury1858]

Great to see the incredible Scott Tibbs again ! Roland is back ! Finally !!

[@unclewilly3288]

This guy has definitely hit that 10,000 hour practice sweet spot.

[@atcfisherman]

Finally Roland has produced the best workstation synth ever.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

if it is good enough for New Order and OMD to use for touring then you know it is great.

[@instrumentalistjade8367]

Im a Roland Fantom user and tried it all from the first Fantom Fa 76, fantom X, fantom G, FA 06 and 08.. also an integra 7 user. All i can say about this new fantom, its great if you use it integrated with computer/VST.. Also the new controls makes it better.. but i still need to try it in person before deciding getting it which is i always do before buying a new synth.. in terms of sounds, theres really nothing new on sounds coz the sounds ive heard on this demo can be produced by any other synths/modules if you are only giving time on how to edit your ADSR( Advance delay sustain and release).. Lastly im still interested with this new synth. The outputs and new computer connections are great to have. The touch screen is not amZing coz we know this is old technology, even the korg trinity from the 90s has that touch screen already. Thanks Roland. i dont know if does it have a smooth transition? Hope it does coz you are too late.

[@Khordmaster]

I bought the 6 today. Guys I can't explain how exciting I am lol. Edit: I am so excited that I failed to use the proper tense. I love this board. I'm not as much of a sound designer kinda person but with the layout here and lack of menu diving, everything is sooooo accessible. It's amazing

[@paomincamchong8491]

Kevin Allen please tell us about the sampler !! Can we save samplers to the internal and external memory? And use them whenever we want ?, into a secuence for example.. How many memory does it have ?

[@lyriost]

I'm waiting ... and I wake up three times a night. ;-)

[@von_Apa]

Congrats Kevin! I tried it in the shop yesterday and just the feeling of the keyboard and the ability to make layers instantly - a completely new standard. I want to buy this beast!

[@johnpaulgard]

this things amazing, scott is an amazing musician too

[@briansherling5515]

Not only a fantastic instrument but a great presentation and as always Scott can play!

[@nativesonno.1113]

great playing. I would enjoy piano tutorials from Mr. Tibbs!!!

[@creatorsremose]

Finally! A workstation to actually be excited about!

[@mysticsailor9]

Creator's Remorse I am still waiting to be excited... so far most of the “awesome” and “outstanding” features were in the fantom G... and seemingly a Bunch of the real cool stuff from fantom g is missing

[@PPGDaveIllinois]

Excellent tutorial! I'm new to these advanced keyboards and am struggling to find good material to learn the keyboard. There are a lot of super basic videos but very few like this one. Thank you.

[@hirizebeats4698]

Been waiting long time for this moment

[@paolomarnini1516]

Wow, great one. And Scott Is not only a great demonstrator but also an awesome musician

[@dougfa3515]

This dude can play!

[@abelos1518]

it's amazing, a dream machine.

[@MacXpert74]

Thanks for this wonderful demonstration. This is a really powerful music workstation. I'm impressed with how easy and flexible the build-in sequencing system works. This is great for building a jam track quickly.

[@FreddieShreddieTV]

i totally adore roland products and this is one very adorable piece of kit way out of my price range

[@bairahrecordings]

Its about time Roland.👍🏿🔥😎

[@rikisul]

This thing looks fantastic I’ll have to keep it in mind when funds get better.

[@beat2009]

Great Tutorial.

[@Jvaldes609]

Dope workflow is a awesome flow I might say

[@noodlingaround2023]

Blimey.. This is a monster... Very nice..

[@tajik.yassin5203]

Very nice

[@MrigendraBhusal]

This is crazy..!! What possibly could be imagined can become a reality..!!

[@markjaylandes]

If it has a great piano and B3 with Leslie then I'm sold!

[@WARDISWARD]

at 33:42 the screen moves a little , this has been confirmed by users that the screen is loose

[@joebond9435]

Ward de jager wow

[@MrKKmusic]

Wow... that was subtle. Nice catch!

[@richsandness5409]

1) The Presentation, and Scott Tibb's ability to clearly convey - Right off the bat, (I am somewhat familiar with this keyboard thru other videos I've watched, and personally do "like", find it immediately evocative, and with great inspiration potential - to me) so, having entered that parenthetical, I really like Scott Tibb's demeanor, i.e. apparent personable presentation, "EQ" - as in Emotional Quotient ;-) and overall flowing, logical, progressive, and ... to my perception, very intelligent presentation. That means a lot to me, so that what is being presented is not only artful in keyboard 'noteworthy' skills, but also, in being able to communicate the implementational application ramifications, as interpreted through varied needful or desirable scenarios of mixing, processing, and blending, or 'merging' the varied components in overall synergy. 2) The keyboard in general - As regards the keyboard itself, to my perception, it covers a great bandwidth of useful scope and context for most anyone's purpose (i.e. whether for personal joy and inspiration, small venues, or larger 'stage performance', composition, editing, recording, etc.) 3) Side-bar comment, in 'these days' in particular (writing/closing this comment at 12:58 am on 09/05/2020) many, if not most of us can use 'healing input', ... i.e. soothing, or creative input, to sort of 'change the scene', or 'flip the channel', of our mind's input, and I suspect that such well thought out and diverse instruments as this serve to be very helpful, towards that end, ... 'all things being equal'. ;-)

[@chelloward]

ROLAND YOU DID IT AGAIN 😱

[@celvinrivera4110]

i think you can do a lot with this machine look like is a total studio in one place , but it is possible to add or load samples or patches on this beautiful piece of technology?

[@markquavertune2003]

Thank you Scott .The memory chord functions on the FA series uses the dial to switch between maj ,minor and others .On the fantom could I use the pads to switch the chord type ? The sequencer really sells the fantom to me .

[@cuneytylmaz6351]

SÜPERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR FANTASTIC ROLAND FANTOM 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@theminiscript6595]

Is the SuperNatural technology integrated with the Vpiano tech? And can we change the screen background colour to white instead of the blue one?

[@javiercoret5171]

¡¡¡Maquinón!!!😻

[@Dickator007]

Can we use sampled sound to create a patch like on the x and g

[@eriklaan8207]

Any news on an upgrade to make sample mapping possible?

[@aquaevitae]

If Roland just would add full function sampling features in this Fantom, so that you can also adjust and tweak your own samples, the same way you can adjust and tweak factory presets, as you can do in Yamaha Montage, in that case i could seriously consider buying Roland Fantom.

[@wesdrasdiogo8036]

Uma verdadeira máquina.

[@smoove4life]

Does anybody know where is J Pop Brass at, and how do you get to V - piano or is that the same in the piano category??

[@pcuimac]

33:25 You can see the screen make small movements under his fingers! The demo machine has the same problem some people encountered with their production run machines.

[@MrKKmusic]

pcuimac nice catch!

[@scottdetter]

Great improvement over the old F8

[@evankeal]

Are zones what most synths call sounds? Or do individual sounds have zones and if so what is a zone?

[@goriogiri11]

Hi there. I'm an old timer with a Korg Triton Extreme that I got in 2003 used for performing and sequencing. I realized it is time for an upgrade so I purchased what I thought would be perfect for my needs, the Roland Fantom 8. I have had it for a couple days now and have watched your very informative tutorials. I agree this is an amazing keyboard, however, I must be missing something when it comes to realtime recording. I enjoy sequencing classical music scores like the orchestral accompaniments to piano concertos and then performing the solo piano part along with my sequenced arrangements (sort of like an instrumentalist's karaoke). The Fantom doesn't seem amenable to this activity due to the 32 measure limitation. Do you know of any workaround to this problem? What am I missing?

[@fmagic2000able]

Just my two cents worth: I believe what you are referring to is "linear" sequencing whereas the approach that Roland used here for this instrument is "pattern" based sequencing where the "patterns" of 32-measures can be strung together to make up a song. I think that if you want to do traditional linear recording would require you do that in your DAW to trigger the assigned instruments on the Fantom instead. Until Roland decides to provide this functionality, it would have to provide a another firmware update for this support which I don't see forthcoming anytime soon.

[@rockon856]

Hi Greg. I’d be keen to know the answer to this as well . Did you end up finding a solution ? Cheers Steve

[@rockon856]

Greg Jahangiri Hi Greg . I’d be keen to know the answer to this as well. Did you end up finding a solution ? Cheers Steve

[@gydur]

WHAT???

[@jawsxx8683]

I connected my Fantom EX to my old Wavestation...😮 OMG

[@dirkkeersmaekers4343]

I'm not sure,i hear one pad wave,is there more than one pad waves?

[@Adey308QV]

Everything sounds like a Vangelis set!

[@andrewbrandon2272]

The big thing in last 10 years have bought both Korg and Yamaha Both out dated before last payment Juno DS-88 Super easy, same with Fa06 Roland they have website for system updates to the keyboard. That just sold me. Scott watched him thru the years. I bet his piano teacher was like mine, Red knockles from a teacher. Scott was trained. Bravo, Buying Fantom 76/88 depending but within next couple months will it be 88 or 76 keys. That is my only thought. Thanx Christian Contemporary Recording Artist.

[@chavezding62]

Can you make a song from 2 or more scenes?

[@gpr4eva]

Can you spread a sample across the keys? Can you put effects, LFOs, etc on those samples? Can you chop and rearrange samples MPC style?

[@mysticsailor9]

Black Moses Beats it’s not an mpc. And does not work the same way...You can however do fr more than the mpc with a sample... a sample can be a source “oscillator “ within the synth engine.. so all envelopes, Laos, filters and fx can be applied... this is the same for older fandoms, Juno, and even mc808, 909

[@NickFromNetherlands]

17:53 Amazing repeat clip ,follow action . Hello Roland (and Akai) it is copying Ableton workflow (but I have a 27" screen in front of me)

[@lauriliinat7262]

Why is the touchscreen so loose that it's physically sliding along with the finger, as seen at around 33:46? Is it really that loose by design? I've noticed this happening on other demo videos as well.

[@marctronixx]

ive the fantom 8 and it does not do this

[@LEBATO]

What the heck, good catch

[@ellekappa5692]

Hi everyone, is there anyone who can explain to me how to set the pitch bend lever? I tried but couldn't. Thank you.

[@donnmogul]

Sounds very very good, you can be a movie score director cuz that's exactly what it sounds like, 2 thumbs up. Mogul...

[@orientalejoji7500]

Technically, Roland is a forerunner for the new advancements and all. For Example, in 2008 they introduced Mp3,WAV,AIIF,Kar and Midi file player in GW-8 arranger workstation.. but the competitors like YAMAHA and KORG implementing these after 10 years with a huge price only featured with WAV file player.. recently they started Mp3 Player too. Besides, Roland GW-8 came with a 1/4" jack by which we may play songs either from mobile or other output devices.. now only Yamaha nd Korg introduces thesame now as an added feature on a high price tag. So I am a Roland fan owning GW-8 (2 Nos). FA 06. Now I want to own this magnificient product. Roland has switched to my sleepless nights... because it also features new advanced technics too.. All the best...

[@Khordmaster]

For those of you who have purchased, have you experienced anything slightly off with the sample pads, I am pressing them and comparing to the sensitivity of other pads I have used an I have to like press the middle of the pad for it to register. Is that normal?

[@boothbuster]

Kevin Allen it could be normal for smaller pads like that. I noticed the same thing on my Novation controller with small pads... even though controller and keys were top notch, man, those small pads just didn’t cut it.

[@Flavio-ar]

The pad velocity (pressure sensitivity) seems fixed in comparison with fantom g. You can set the velocity in the system menu, note pad, pad(x) velocity. I'll investigate further.👍🏼

[@Loeddermod]

I have been a fantom user 'forever' ( Fantom X, Fantom G ) mainly as a live performance keyboard. I use RPS on my fantom a lot in live performances. As far as i can see now, the RPS function is not available on the new fantom. Is that correct. I love the sound of the new fantom, but missing RPS could be a dealbraker to me.

[@biggrime]

What is RPS?

[@mysticsailor9]

Agreed... if this is not better as a master controller for external gear than fantom g then it’s a fail for me ...pads for midi ch on/off, rps, and redefinable knobs and faders cc.

[@axelfoley1768]

@@biggrime probably 'Realtime Phrase Sequence"

[@Flavio-ar]

Loeddermod.. yes! It has a evolution of RPS called Patterns. (I've also a FG 8)

[@musicdavifperez2463]

Viene a competir con el Montage de yamaha

[@SonubhagatMD]

Hii... im sonu bhagat from india ...yaaa so i like this keyborad ...sir can u sempal indian sound this keyborad and..... how much keyborad price,thanxs

[@ChazSeamus28]

Wow

[@swarupmahapatra826]

Very nice 👍 . I bought the Fantom 6. But none of the pianos sound good. I have a FA06. The pianos are better than that. But not as good as the Motif or Kronos. Any advice how can they sound better?

[@h88sixtyone38]

Swarup Mahapatra are you playing through quality headphones or quality speakers? If you have a board this expensive i assume you are.

[@robertmichalscheck3072]

H88sixty One I’ve had same problems trying to get some of these higher end keyboard pianos to sound good,I doubt it’s his speakers or headphones.

[@robertmichalscheck3072]

I ain’t much of a technical person,they should sound great out of the box or at least tell you how to make them sound good.

[@HarrysArranger]

it must be expensive,but i like...

[@MatbiangShadap]

Cool..

[@yourfellowhumanbeing]

i saw it, i bought it and it's phucking awesome. pardon my phrench.

[@FreddieShreddieTV]

cool. i might have to phurchase one to

[@polyphony_v]

And what other sounds besides synthesis brass does not exist for you?

[@StringsofLight]

lacking every instrument in the orchestra

[@minab830]

This was a lesson on its Features how the machine sequences ( which we can read about ) Apart from the old V Piano and 12/18/24 Filters from the past where are the performance sounds that a live player would use like the Brass Strings Orchestral library .I see you are using a Mac .It seems that you CANNOT interface this with a P.C as Logic wont work on P.Cs .I use Cubase and Protools So it seems i cant buy this Synthesizer ? Also it seems FANTOM Cant it load the VST Sounds into itself and store it . ? I dont need a fantom to Record into a Mac .I can use a controller and a soundcard .This Synthesizer has a long way to go to catch up to KRONOS and Montage .At least i can use them with both Mac and P.C

[@theacan565]

Can you record audio live on a clip??

[@JesusIsRealJ1247]

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[@ClaudioGonzalez-ik5dm]

Can you sample from the mic while the sequencer is running? Like I used to do in my old MotifES?

[@LEBATO]

At 8:44, clearly the vpiano does not transition into the other sound seamlessly. Saw some comment in another video, so this is further proof I guess they couldn't do it for the piano sounds which kind of sucks.

[@von_Apa]

I believe It's not the instrument, it is the musician who let go of the sustain pedal.

[@joldschool64]

I love this keyboard but the drums sounds sucks still using the 90s roland drums they need to partner with Akai for drums samples

[@neocortexlab]

Oh... it's looking like Virus in synth part now. Roland done it lastly , he-he )))

[@krisspiteri7531]

Can you transfer Fantom G sounds/performance sounds in this?

[@alicaramba7680]

They already said there is no performances and patches on Fantom. Though I recognize some patches 10:00 ''JD-800 piano", "Blend Piano", "West Coast", "E. Grand". JD-800 piano sounds exactly as on my Juno-G without effects. So likely effects system on Fantom is a part of "scene" and only.

[@petara45]

Guys, do you read the specs? Have you seen the sound list, the synthesis structure? It is really not so difficult to answer your question with a big NO.

[@Loeddermod]

As it was also not possible to transfer anything from the Fantom X to G, i dont expect this will be possible, especially as this is a complete new architecture

[@tntills2002]

Or FA 06 sounds?

[@alicaramba7680]

@@tntills2002 Apparently there is no support for "supernatural" stuff at all.

[@yordimatamoroszarate7014]

Poliphony?

[@anthonydiaz3386]

What model is this fantom? How much the price?

[@joefro9473]

Its about $3500.00

[@ANSGA-jd6qf]

Which price Roland fanton

[@nikklnirlu9062]

2,50,000

[@thepeller210]

Great synth but I get the same sound out of a KORG at well under half the price

[@MacEffie]

Nice Demo. Got the fantom today and I pressed 1 on the pad which gave a drum but real loud. Is there away to lower the volume. I cannot find it.

[@adlanyilmaz7469]

FROM TURKEY SÜPER SAUND FANTASTİC WERRY NİCE ROLAND KEYBEOART

[@MehulPandya11]

Whooooo🤩🤩🤩🎹🎹🎹

[@digitaldiezel5870]

About 2 years into music making I bought a Fantom-S. It was great for having everything in one place, but now days I work differently and I need raw synth power. I'm more interested in the Jupiter Xm! Any videos on that coming soon???

[@robosdrumworld]

As a synth bass player I gotta get one in a 61 keys.

[@Khordmaster]

I just did. I am LOVING it. A ton to learn but so far it's 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@andrewcarey5359]

Is it a 88 keys keyboard?

[@randytorrez6858]

RANDY JUDAH TALK ❤️*

[@futurewillow3269]

love this, im a poor musician.

[@MrKKmusic]

No shame in that - it makes you a better artist!

[@truthmanifestingtruth]

Work on your kraft. Great skills will bring these boards to you. You won’t have to chase them. Until then get what you can afford and beast out on it like it’s the best board out...even if it’s a $50 Casio from a pawn shop.

[@oc10121989]

Please send me one XD

[@BrJD-ii4iv]

Unfortunately, the V Piano engine is NOT Seamless when changing to another scene ...

[@pshimmons]

I noticed that as well!

[@andreluizkeys]

Now the OS was updated and it is working ok!

[@fahimdawer]

When I have money I will buy this keyboard only for that seamless changing of sounds feature .... I hate when the sound cuts off or increases the volume and or makes terrifying sound while changing the instrument....

[@boothbuster]

FAHIM UR REHMAN go Kronos... it has been doing that for 8 years now already. :)

[@Jz-sv1ju]

I always prefer a real drummer over a virtual one. A drummer adds the stage presence factor.

[@XPJV]

No d-beam?

[@joefro9473]

I think its got one on there

[@unitedmogulmediagroup7286]

It’s sad how Roland dumbed down the sampler which is what really seperated this board from the rest. The sounds are good but not the greatest (that’s Nord). Where Fantom ALWAYS shined was being the ultimate workstation. After the Fantom X ,so many producers stopped buying the Fantom because of this one thing You could live chop the sample straight onto the keys and tempo sync it. Now in 2024 it can’t do what the 1991 board could do. It does less and that’s sad because it’s barely a workstation because you can’t use it alone now, you would have to have an Mpc. It’s now just a 3rd place keyboard/synth behind nord and Montage. Fantom was the number one all around board regardless if the sounds weren’t the best because they were good enough to stand up anywhere in any fight. Please update this board to sample better than the Fantom X. I think Roland should create an Update store where individuals can ipdate their board specifically to how they want it and pay for what they want and go in their own direction. People would pay for their own updates which is where I think the future will go one day.

[@markjaylandes]

Almost 1500 views and I'm the 1st comment?

[@silverqumera]

It is crazy how the Kurzweil K2000 (1990) and all of its descendency have seemingless transitions, but for Roland it took almost 30 YEARS to catch up!

[@mysticsailor9]

Julian Romero not true...fantom G had this in 2006

[@GeorgiGeorgiev-bc8pz]

Montage is the besttttttt

[@MrKKmusic]

I know what it’s like to cheer for what you already have! I love the Montage!!

[@nhaezer5121]

You don't think this beats the montage exponentially? I have the modx8 btw

[@Morne555]

@@MrKKmusic i wish i could cheer for my korg krome :(

[@persoundproducer]

That's cool presentation thanks! Of course still don't understand why hosts play that jazzy shit each time))

[@mzonemusicful]

Looks like it’s time to get ride of X8 now

[@robosdrumworld]

Keep Pressing Productions if that’s how you feel I will gladly take it off your hands. LOL

[@jumpingman8160]

BEEF!!!

[@justaname1862]

Could you PLEASE tell us if it has a FULL BLOWN SAMPLER...NOT LIKE THE FA.....And will it load GM/SVQ FILES. So far the sequencer is a fail sorry...seems every YT clip is skirting around the sampling capabilities. And PLEASE stop just fiddling with knobs...annoying...every vid out there... thats all they do!

[@Don_nell]

It doesn't multi sample. It samples to those little pads only. They say in the future it may add sampling to the keyboard.

[@jamesedinger4956]

No it doesn't

[@pcuimac]

How could Mr. Tibbs not notice and NOT TELL US that the sound remain doesn't work with the V-Piano? I really have to see that as voluntary obfuscation. Ed Diaz at least admits the problems. I think Roland is (like Korg) playing us for fools. They always omit what's not working with their machines until it's obvious to everybody. Then they tell us 'it's in the works'. Korg is worse, because they don't even try to do good communication.

[@atcfisherman]

pcuimac Not sure what you are talking about. The pianos have the Tone Remain too when you are in the scene mode.