Roland FANTOM Synthesizer: "The Speed to Create"

"The Speed to Create": www.articles.roland.com/fantom-and-the-speed-to-create/
FANTOM reimagines the idea of a keyboard workstation with its modeless design. Both a powerful synthesizer and arranging tool, FANTOM is designed to boost your musical output by eliminating barriers. From layered sound design and drum programming to on-the-fly arrangement and live performance, craft an entire song from start to finish inside FANTOM.
Watch David Ahlund arrange drums, bass, piano, synths, and samples in a dynamic performance on FANTOM. Check out the video, then see how quickly FANTOM can help your ideas flow from inspiration to creation
00:35 - Recording Settings (Wait Note, Input Quantize), Realtime Recording
00:58 - Save To Group
01:11 - TR-Rec Sequencer
02:10 - Microscope Edit (Exchanging Notes)
03:45 - Pad Mode - “Note Pad”
04:14 - Pad Mode - “Zone Mute”
04:56 - TR-Rec Scaling
05:17 - Piano Roll Edit (Velocity Curve)
06:21 - Pad Mode - “Partial Switch/Select”
06:48 - Partial Output - MFX On/Off
07:07 - Step LFO (Filter)
07:49 - Realtime Recording (Bass)
08:24 - Realtime Recording (Piano)
09:14 - Realtime Recording (Pad)
10:09 - Live Sampling (Vocals)
11:23 - Keyboard Sample Automatically Created
11:57 - DJFX Looper On Samples
12:35 - Realtime Recording (Vocal Sample)
13:08 - Creating A Break / B Section
14:17 - Pad Mode - “Group Play” And Live Sound Control Parameters
15:45 - Live Performance/Arrangement
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[@shivercanada]

I don’t know how this got past my radar. Just blows away anything else out there! Decimates completely. It has everything I need as a composer. Infinite respect to Roland. 🤟🏻

[@rolandglobal]

Thanks for your feedback. :)

[@Fruitbat-tb3lg]

That was the best ‘build up a song’ demo I have ever seen. This really makes a difference to what I perceive this workstation capable of - well done that man.

[@rolandglobal]

Thanks!

[@rubartknas7075]

WOW. what a Performer- Never seen an instrument being put into its giant depth of musical creative power so elegantly and impressively. This artist is a genius- and brings the fluent composing which the fantom allows to our awareness. What an instrument they have put beneath his fingers. Unbelievable what Roland created with the new Fantom Series...Imho: The "one for all -Workstation concept" at its peak , (marking the very peak of our civilization?) All these sounds are so vivid and bubbling the soundscape they create is wide and complete, the sound engines installed ,each of them a pearl in itself, but combined: Beyond compare. The workflow of the whole machine is so well thought through and put into just the right composition of knobs,pads screens and software - amazing what they have accomplished here....it will take years for us out here to grasp the depth of what they 've put into our hands here.

[@rolandglobal]

Thank you for your kind comment! Thanks for being part of the Roland family :)

[@ortegafresn]

This was the reason I bought my Fantom 8 hands down. What a great selling point, excellent marketing!

[@dynoroad]

Listening to this in the background has me thinking it sounds like the final production from a top recording studio, quite unbelievable! Kudos to Roland but even more so to the performer!

[@musicthattouches17]

By far the best performer of Roland gear.

[@welshsynthesizerlabs6552]

One of the best demos I’ve ever seen. You’re going to have people coming back to rewatch the full performance at the end. Awesome! Great job!

[@rolandglobal]

🧡

[@MobileMusic]

*TERRIFIC DEMO - one of the best !* You should do more videos and sing more, David.

[@Alfredo-ys7cw]

Fantastic demonstration and selling of this synth by a creative and great musician. I love videos like this one, where the presenter shows the instrument’s potential instead of telling us it’s potential.

[@UDPride]

To me what sets the Fantom apart of the TR mode for drums and other triggers. It just makes the process so much more intuitive. While other workstations have other ways to skin the cat, I dont want to be in menus and knobs. I want to just see my steps in the bar and add my notes with physical buttons because its so fast and easy. I also like his idea of not layering too many patches in one group. Spread them out a bit and give yourself some flexibility when ordering for a song or triggering some variance on the pads. I remember trying to do some of this stuff on an XP-50 wholly guacamole you needed a NASA degree to muck around with it w/practically no GUI. More trouble than it was worth. We've come a long way baby.

[@FrequencyModulator]

You undestand this is an amazing demo when you don't know how to play piano but you want a Roland Fantom

[@raheelgauba]

THIS! This just demonstrated everything I was looking for in a synth… what a performance!!!

[@patrickfrancis7547]

First Time I have really seen a solid presentation on the use of Pad Mode for effective songwriting creativity and shortcuts. Great Job Brother Looking forward to more of your videos .

[@rolandglobal]

Thank you so much!

[@SynthgodXXX]

Fantastic work, Roland! The new Fantom will make any synth player satisfied! Awesome!

[@markusfuller]

David that is one of the best Demo's I have seen on the Fantom.

[@pepperparkffm]

Check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqmuZGZ8os6KaJY

[@thegerman3480]

OMG Thanks David, this made me an even happier Fantom owner as it gave me some more insight into areas I have not yet fully explored.

[@pblacky]

Always timeless and brilliant David, thanks a lot for the great instructional video. Hats off in front of you man!

[@DanielGiraldofuturaico]

That was cool, the first demo that is playing with current styles and risked effects, good job

[@mikemorrisonmusic]

Thanks for the demo. Great performance! So happy I have a Fantom 8!

[@BNC593]

@Alone with the Gods I’m waiting for stock too. None in US.

[@mixedepisode]

David that was brilliant! You make it look so easy. All the parts put together with the guitar, vocals, etc..... just blew me away. I can imagine hearing that through a professional concert audio setup. Rock on! Thank you! All your study, creativity, practice, and imagination has really paid off. Gives me motivation to keep my own learning going!

[@888berg]

THE BEST performance of Roland Gear I've seen!!!!

[@fabgroove]

Quel plaisir de revoir et revoir encore cette vidéo… Le Fantom est vraiment un excellent appareil pour la créativité… Bravo !… 👏 👏 👏

[@Khordmaster]

This appears to be the video I was waiting fir! So far so good!

[@shadowpoacher]

Excellent. One of the best vids I have seen on this.

[@Khordmaster]

Same here!

[@unclejerrysworld]

Just pushed the button and ordered my 06...... I just couldn't contain myself anymore!! Do I NEED it? No... Do I want it? YES!!! :) You are an awesome musician!!!! Just amazing!!!

[@jeffperonto3234]

This demo is not the 06. This is the flagship Fantom not Fantom 0 series.

[@asleeds]

@@jeffperonto3234 Same team, different coloured jersey. The Fantom 06 can do everything that is in this video.

[@lukejbonner]

That was INCREDIBLE!

[@ge0rgeharris218]

It sounds like avant-garde! I don't mean this in a bad way because it's very good and dynamic.

[@hawk194]

Fantastic performance.

[@silas4853]

The black and red Roland Phantom my dream synthesizer and you made it look awesome

[@piarno1]

Wow. Amazing demo and amazing performance!

[@rolandglobal]

🧡

[@andreluizkeys]

Brilliant performance David!

[@HUMZMIC1]

That video was AWESOME....I LIKE!!!

[@jeffperonto3234]

WOW you really know how to use the Fantom. Time for me to get learning. Thanks for sharing.

[@andreasurban6795]

Simply awesome!

[@pareshmota]

Super hit, extraordinary 👌

[@EdDiazKeys]

Incredible job David!!!!!

[@sandeepsamuel5649]

Ed wanted to ask which is the best Kronos 2 88 or fantom 8 88 I want to play Jordan signature lead sounds of dt

[@rolandglobal]

David, you should sing more 🎙🤘

[@thomascook2535]

Very good work David. God Bless you

[@mikemo5520]

Can you make a Uk drill beat????

[@sommersmcc]

Sounds kind of like Thomas Dolby

[@rolandglobal]

🧡

[@MacLamar]

*****Absolutely Amazing*****

[@AD-Dom]

What a great tool.

[@jerryKJose]

That's so kind of you., Ahlund. Explaining the very endless possibilities of the new Fantom.

[@rolandglobal]

David is the best 🙌

[@etme1000]

The possibilities are anything but "endless." Google "Fantom polyphony issues." Really sad that they hobbled so badly the (theoretical) potential of this workstation.

[@miekwavesoundlab]

I own Motif XF and Korg M3, I’m saving for Fantom. Can’t wait!

[@fabgroove]

Génial !!!! Merci 👏👏👏👏👏

[@michaelarthurmusic307]

Great video content and presentation. Keep up the good work!

[@Stifford123]

Providing an MC-101 in the Thomann Xmas giveaway officially makes these guys Awesome !!

[@kylestevens5835]

I want one so bad but could never afford it but if I could have one wish come true this year that Roland Fantom is the best have a merry Christmas Roland And a prosperous New Year!!!!

[@Somanybeats]

Insane! Gotta watch this a few times

[@silverqumera]

Clap clap... amazing... I really did not know the actual features of the Fantom. Like, I disregarded it against my Kronos and PC4 synth sculpture possibilities, but the sounds here are super modern and edgy + the amazing daw capabilities is really impressive! Clap clap Roland!

[@rasheedgooden4415]

Super dope!

[@geoffreygroover3467]

Amazing

[@MarkGardner66Bonnie]

WOW!... Great demo on how the Fantom can be used! I am getting one of these soon!...but not soon enough...

[@Jvaldes609]

We need more like this

[@Cybercrimeinfo]

Fantastic!👏

[@jofiland]

Perfect👍

[@t.kahraba763]

Awesome demo fantastic playing

[@rolandglobal]

🧡

[@pauldownes8478]

Awesome...love my Fantom 6 :)

[@taylorhansen9290]

David always has killer demos

[@rolandglobal]

😎

[@LammensB]

Wow. Congrats on this performance. Every sentence you said, was greatly informative also. I enjoyed this very much and you made me want to cancel my plans for today and just jam on the fantom 😂

[@CoderCoronet]

Awesome!

[@simoncollins86]

Wow your a genius on this bit of kit. you made my day thanks

[@rolandglobal]

🧡

[@Bashanvibe]

Thank you for this I always wanted to know how this was done!!!

[@svenl.69]

amazing demo

[@vazfinestdjchozin1599]

Roland gear helped create DnB. Amazing demo & keyboard here. Thank you.

[@candrabalimirage]

My Dream Machine 👍👍

[@stanvans3214]

inspirational!

[@paulsarodh5460]

Superb

[@danieleroffy9132]

a very very usefull example BRAVO !

[@766ban]

Hot damn!! 🔥 🔥

[@julioesalazar3193]

Bien reata éste guy! So creative with this amazing demonstration. I own a Fantom 7 but I doubt that someday myself could do something like this. Besides that this is the first full workstation demo I’ve seen among all the videos about Roland Fantom.

[@gynlgarcia]

Very nice

[@jessetwentenaer441]

Thanks guys for being a part of the giveaway! I hope to win the "native instruments Komplete 13"! Wish me luck🤞😌

[@Enice43]

Bad ass board...great demo

[@vladyats]

incredible

[@rolandglobal]

🙏

[@withoutyourspacehelmet1124]

Impressive

[@donadoma]

Have to get the fantom.. Great demo! 👍

[@rolandglobal]

Thanks!

[@scottchr1]

Awesome video :-)

[@garyratcliffe62]

Hi! Would you be able to use the expansion packs with the new aerophone pro30? Zen core compatible etc.

[@von_Apa]

For me there is absolutly no need for speed what so ever when I make music... However I see your great skill and it is a fantastic instrument. I just got it! There is so much to learn. And... yes, it will probably take a long time. I hope I can find some tutorials with no stress. :)

[@Ninja-qt3km]

Great!

[@rolandglobal]

🧡

[@davidmccallum4794]

At first I didn't care for the drum beat. But I was WRONG! This was great. I have a Fantom on back order. Can't wait to get it.

[@shadowhenge7118]

I feel like i need to go to college to learn this thing.

[@blueskybadboy]

Many Thankssssssssss

[@nemanjaegeric]

Great video! Which dj effect do you use on the mod wheels?

[@WilliamMartinFR]

Hey, nice demo here ;)

[@synthmania7275]

This will be my next synth once I get bored with the JD XA ;) which I will be getting tomorrow. Great demo!

[@rolandglobal]

Thanks!

[@kylew706]

Does chord memory show you which notes are being played so you can use it to learn new chords?

[@gretareinarsson7461]

Would the Fantom work with software synths from the likes of NI, Arturia, UVI etc.?

[@jcchaconjr]

What a machine! Is that an Alpha wheel next to the display? Nice to see something reminiscent of my first Roland instrument on a modern one. 🙂

[@vazfinestdjchozin1599]

Man I need to hear this completed song please... You have a link for this song you just created? Thanks

[@scottenosh4548]

Ugh...I want one...damn it.

[@mohanraikar4353]

Does it have RPS function which triggers sequencer patterns when the pads are pressed ? I did not find it in the user manual.

[@rolandglobal]

Thanks for your questions. We'd love to put you in contact with our support team. Head over to this page www.roland.com/backstage/#/login Once there you'll be asked to create an account. Once you login you'll get unlimited access to our support team who will be able to help you out. Kind regards, The Roland Social Team

[@krslcsn]

Roland plz.. We need more pattern rows and groups ..plz !

[@theodor872]

Hey i Love your MC 101 device.

[@TheCoppermuffin]

Love

[@pshimmons]

oh yeah! Now we're talking!

[@pepperparkffm]

One of very few videos which do not start with playing piano on a synth...lol...great job btw

[@user-no6mm6oc2f]

Hello there Ask for help. When I use fantom the normal recording mode, I choose the waitnote mode, but I cannot record by pressing the piano keyboard. I must press start to record. Can you tell me how to solve it?thank you

[@rolandglobal]

Thanks for your questions. We'd love to put you in contact with our support team. Head over to this page www.roland.com/backstage/#/login Once there you'll be asked to create an account. Once you login and register your product you will get access to our support team who would be able to go through your questions in detail.

[@davidallyn1818]

I think you need to do some master classes on building songs - this was a great video. And, I'm saving up for my Fantom (although I want 88 keys so I can play classical - that piano is something else!)

[@shadowhenge7118]

Just keep in mind the aftertouch is unusable on the 88 (I have it). It takes an excessive amount of force to activate and has such a narrow band it's basically full on/off.

[@SunlightOfTheSpirit]

This is brilliant, thanks for showing some of the possibilities that this can offer. I’m using my F8 at 3% of its capabilities 😂, if that.

[@YouTubeSupportTeams]

why don't you have WAIT NOTE feature on the mc-707?? It was on the mc-909 for goodness sake and it's an excellent feature. I thought you abandoned the WAIT NOTE feature altogether. Looks like engineering forgot to add it on other current Roland products.

[@randytorrez6858]

RANDY JUDAH TORREZ ❤️ < Exciting I'm getting one of these waiting for my *76 Roland FAMTOM* to come in upgrade from my *76 KORG TRITON Pro work station* Which is fantastic amazing board in itself. 👍🏼