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Rack Digital Polyphonic Synthesizer Synthesizer

Roland Fantom XR

128-Voice Synthesizer/Sampler Module

The Roland Fantom XR is the rack-mount version of the Fantom X synth / sampler workstation. Produced in 2004, it offered many banks of high quality sounds, and a sampling option.

Roland Fantom XR audio demos

Roland Fantom XR demo songs

User

Preset A

Preset B

Preset C

Preset D

Bank E

Bank F

Preset G

Preset H

Preset I

Drums

(a few Old demos):

Roland Fantom XR manuals

Roland Fantom XR specs

Year of release2004
Polyphony128 voices
Presets Patches: 1,024 + 256 (GM2)
Rhythm Sets: 40 + 9 (GM2)
Performances: 64
Rhythms Preset: 256 (32 groups)
User: 256 (32 groups)
DisplayGraphic 160 x 48 dots backlit LCD blue
Responds to velocityyes
Responds to aftertouchyes
Sound generation methodPCM
MIDIin, out, thru
Sound expansion capabilitiesyes, SRX boards, DIMMs
Effectsyes
Controlsknobs, buttons
Power consumptioin13 W
Dimensions481 (W) x 335 (D) x 44 (H) mm
18-15/16 (W) x 13-3/16 (D) x 1-3/4 (H) inches
Weight 3.75 kg / 8 lbs 5 oz

Roland Fantom XR photos

Roland Fantom XR links

www.roland.com

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Effect Rack Multi-Effects Processor

Roland DEP-5

Digital Effects Processor

Digital Effects Processor from the mid ’80s. Typical early digital FX sounds

Roland DEP-5 audio demos

A Roland Fantom XR synth module with its internal effect turned off was used as the sound source for all demos below.

Roland DEP-5 specs

Year of release1986
Presets100 + 100
Sound generation methoddigital
MIDIin, thru
Sound expansion capabilitiesn/a
EffectsYes
Controlsbuttons
Outputsstereo input & output 1/4″ pairs
DisplayLCD blue

Roland DEP-5 photos

Roland DEP-5 manuals

Roland DEP-5 links

www.roland.com