Roland clan forums view topic what is the difference. You can select srx sounds from a synths front panel or via midi messages, which has a few advantages. Xv 5080 patches for fantom x mac download the original xv 5080 patches that have been ported over to the fantom x. Provides an overview of key features, functions and operational tips. But no matter if the internal tones in the integra7s srx library come from the fantom or xv5080 they will sound great. Stay up to date with roland news, artists, promotions, events, and more. The fantom x is rolands bestever workstation, but it has suffered from one or. The fantom8 has a highquality, greatfeeling wooden pha50 keybed like the rd2000 but with aftertouch. Patchman music roland xv5080, xv88, xv5050, xv3080, xv.
It has all the patches from the 5080, plus the ones in the 3080, plus some of the sounds from the original fantom fa76. Don i dont have the xv 5080 but comparing my xp60 to my fantom s with identical waves and filters there are quite a few waves carried over contrary to popular opinion with master off the only difference that was clear was a little more low bass. Rolands own xv5080 synthsampler, which manages to load roland sample. Xv5080 if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Among the competing instruments of that era, we can mention korg triton rack and yamaha motifrack es.
The xv5080, fantoms, and fantomx each have 4 srx expansion board slots. Roland fantom roland fantom 76 keys workstation, xv. Download the original xv 5080 patches that have been ported over to the fantom x. It includes all the sounds of his big brother 5080 thats still much more expensive. The roland xv5080 128voice synthesizer module is the ultimate sound module based on the bestsounding, most expressive and expandable new synthesizersample player architecture in roland history. Originally, this is intended for fantom s series, however it can be convert loaded to fantom x series by. You can listen to fantom x demos at i am not sure if the 5080 demos are still there, look around. Originally, this is intended for fantoms series, however it can be convert loaded to fantomx series by. The piano forums are an online community of piano lovers including piano industry professionals, concert artists, recording artists, technicians, dealers, manufacturers, and thousands of enthusiastic amateur pianist. Roland jd990 with vintage synth expansion vs xv5050 post by desmond. Cleanall usb driver utility this utility clears out all roland usb windows drivers and should.
Download the original xv5080 patches that have been ported over to the fantomx. With a massive 128 voices, the it is capable of extensive layering and multitimbral applications. The roland fantom xr is the rackmount version of the fantom x synth sampler workstation. It is the successor to rolands previous rack flagship, the xv5080. Roland xv5080 vs roland fantom xr post by meatballfulton. It looks like you have seen other recent posts so you know about the acoustic piano.
Originally, this is intended for fantom s series, however it can be convert loaded to fantom x series by means of fantom x editor software. It is preferable to equip the card fantom xr sounds the structure and architecture of the fantom xr sound is certainly one of the best for using a wind controller. Download the original xv5080 patches that have been ported over to the fantoms. Roland jd990 with vintage synth expansion vs xv5050.
Fantoms editor this is the macintosh version of the fantoms s88 editor librarian software. The xv5080 loaded akai and roland format sample libs, and its unfortunate. The software available with this machine is very comprehensive. Above you see the first fantom which had 64 voices 1,024 patches 640 preset, 128 user and 256 gm2 sounds, plus 29 rhythm sets.
The fantom x is rolands bestever workstation, but it has suffered from one or two annoying omissions, such as the ability to import rolands own sample format. However, be aware that for a more affordable price, this machine offers good opportunities trs. The xv 5080, and xv 5050 have both been replaced by the fantom xr. Cleanall usb driver utility this utility clears out all roland usb windows drivers and should be used if you are having difficulty installing your usb driver. Xv5050, digital synth racksound module from roland. Some people claim they can hear the difference of jv1080 vs. Fantomx6 fantomx7 fantomx8 fantomxr fantomxa srx04 fantoms fantoms88.
The fantom xr is the highend rackmount member of the fantomx family of synthesizers. With master on the fantom gets a lot bigger and punchier, but thats cheating in my book because you can accomplish the same thing with outboard. Fantomx6 fantomx7 fantomx8 fantomxr fantomxa srx03 fantoms fantoms88. Xv5080 patches for fantomx mac download the original xv5080 patches that have been ported over to the fantomx. Fantom x6 fantom x7 fantom x8 fantom xr fantom xa srx04 fantom s fantom s88. The xv5050 dj out a few years ago, is increasingly replaced by its successor, the fantomxr. Roland fantom xr, akai mpc500 and analogue solutions tbx303 duration.
To me, the first fantom seemed to be a glitzed up but stripped down version of the todiefor xv5080. This channel provides information of the rolands best quality electronic musical instruments. A fantom is a whole unit the xr gives you the sounds of the fantom but not the power. The xv5080, and xv5050 have both been replaced by the fantomxr. Roland has promised translator software for mac and pc to do just this, but a release date has not yet been set for it. Dear roland team, i must say that my windows 10 journey with roland soniccell issue is coming to and end. Roland xv5080 original factory demos 3 songs youtube. Based upon the xv5080 rackmount synth, the roland fantom x family. Roland xv5080 srjv80 and srx series expansion board. Produced in 2004, it offered many banks of high quality sounds, and a sampling option. Roland module drivers for windows 10 x64 microsoft community. Here is a list of roland products that use only the srxseries expansion boards.
Among the competing instruments of that era, we can mention korg triton rack. Xv5050 contains all xv5080 patches plus a bank of additional fantom patches these are located in the user area 1128. Xv3080, xv5050 and fantom xr can be listed as the alternative to xv5080. Roland fantom roland fantom 76 keys workstation, xv5080sounds with 64 voices and 16 multitimbral parts, 1. Roland srx10 big brass ensemble expansion board for fantom x, xv5080 etc, etc. We explore the fantom xr rack module and ask if the v2 os and editing software. More than likely it is an opamp problem or signal path problem more than the converters themselves. In the fantoms input and output fields, select the appropriate midi input and output ports connected to your fantoms. Rd700 2 rd700sx 2 rd700gx 2 fantom ss88 4 fantom x678xa 4 juno g 1 juno stage 2 g70 1 e80 2 vr760 2. These are the reasons why the fantoms failed and the xa doesnt please most who buy it. The fantom xr can be expanded with up to six boards from the srx series of expansion cards.
This soundbank is designed for standard keyboard control and it contains a full bank of 128 allnew patches and 64 performances. The integra7 comes with all twelve expansion boards preloaded in its operating system, but it cant use them all at once, so they have to be installed in virtual expansion slots. Take a minute to determine what about the fantom draws you to it and how that works on the keyboard then see how it works or the xr or if the xr can do it. Originally, this is intended for fantoms series, however it can be convert loaded to fantomx series by means of fantomx editor software. The fantom was based on the xv5080 sound engine, but had no sampling in its debut version. All the new fantoms feel and look the part and are built solidly throughout, with a metal front panel and underkey lip, plastic for the rear, sides and controllers panel and what appears to be a particle board base. Because, although 90% of waveforms in xv5080 are 32 khz upsampled to 44.
Rolands xv5050 is a 64voice synthesizer packed with their xv5080 synth engine in a small 1unit rackmodule. Fantomxr the stunning sound of a fantomx workstation in a 1u rack. With the addition of sound banks programmed by matt traum mr patchman fantom xr is the ultimate weapon for any user of wind controller. There is currently no way to load 3rd party sample libraries into the fantom xr other than turning them into wavaiff files and rebuilding the patches from scratch. What is the difference between the xv5080 and the fantomxr by fatboyjim. Turning effects on and off onoff settings for each of the xv5080s builtin effects processors multi effects, chorus, reverb, and eq can be applied to the entire xv5080, regardless of the mode performance, patch, or rhythm set. Xv5080 fantom xr and keyboards xv88, fantom, fantoms, fantomx. The xv5080 loaded akai and roland format sample libs, and its unfortunate that builtin sample translation was dropped in the fantom xr. You can press the volume knob to generate appropriate phrases to demo sounds.