Fantom owners love to hate this at times. Funny, moving 16 tracks to logic then structure and mix lovin it..lol this thing sounds amazing! Works great as a controller too. Know why your buying gear. Do your research.
Jack should be in more videos. So much entertainment end enthusiasm!?, nobody else on any channel could keep me awake during Gareth's Roland FA demos! He bored me to death every time. Thanks, Jack, for saving the day and getting me excited about the FA-06!!!
No complaint about the demo, but I also think there should have been more focus on the keyboard display, perhaps a camera just for the display would have been nice.
Jules Barry You are 100% right! We had to film this out of sight and were very tight on space, we have just filmed a video for the RD800 where we had time and space and a camera on the screen. Hope you enjoy it.
stryker1999 Check out the video for the RD800 we filmed last week, it has much more playing. That said our aim is to be informative and entertaining so we will always encourage personality to come through in the videos.
Anthony Box In normal circumstances we film in our dedicated video area which has plenty of space and light. With this one we had to hide away and film it out of sight as it was not announced yet. I agree fully with what you said. Check out the RD800 video we just did. hopefully much better for you.
Had me going a bit there Jan, I thought, what the ...., then I found the comment of mine was 3 years old. Comes with getting on in years this memory loss.
entertaining review but why did they get so excited about split/layer? My D10 from 1987 had this and every single digital synth since. Huh? It sounds great, mow if only Roland would make a version with a decent keybed and quality non-plastic chassis then I might just buy one.
What I really want on modern keyboards are endless encoders with leds that show the actual value of the parameter. Who wants a printed matrix beneath some old style potis? It's just to cut corners and Korg and Yamaha do the same shit. Otherwise a very nice beginners workstation that you can use live.
I think I'll stick with my Fantom X7. May go for the G. Just not feeling the FA-06 at the moment. Analog is where it's at folks. Looking forward to AIRA.
amigo sou usuario do jupter 50 e fantom G e conheço muito bem os timbres da roland poriço falei que sou fã,mas a roland ta esquecendo de evoluir nos timbres, e vc ja ouviu um kronos x ,aquilo sim é timbre .
This Keyboard looks great and I am seeking a Workstation purchase. I saw the video but I have Questions 1) If I used stored samples on my SD card on a song session, will the samples I used disappeared if I remove it from the key board or are the samples recorded and saved on the track without need for the sd card data? 2) Whats the max amount of samples that I can load on this unit? How much data can it hold? 3) Can I create synths on this unit by using my own sample library? Can I save my created synths and pull them up when I want? 4) Could I pitch an wav file from my SD card across the kets individually? For instance: If I had a one shot harp, could it pitch across the keys? And If so, Could I save that Sample as well as my settings then rename it and pull it up later without the need of the original sample on my sd card? Any help Would be great before I make my Pre Order purchase. If you know of another keyboard that can do what Ive asked above, what keyboard would that be?
Guys, if you were having to "hide" away whilst doing the vid because the FA was not released yet then it is all sort of pointless? You can't show the vid "until" release so why not wait and do it properly? Andertons vids are normally of superb quality so keep the standards up. As for the Roland FA 06 itself it's certainly not a bad workstation for the money but I think I would probably go for a KORG Krome instead. To my ears the sound quality of the Korg is far superior to the Roland. Oh and couldn't they come up with a better name? There was already the Roland FA76. Jeez is it that hard to think of something more unique?
We had the chance to film the only sample Roland UK had of this keyboard prior to launch and way before it was in stock in the store. Therefore it was not pointless to show the product. We are aware that the video had some issues due to space and time but if we have the chance to show you exclusives in advance then we will take it.
The polifony is relative.. if yoy play fast.. some notes doesnt sound at all. The arpeggiators are old and limited... And the mayority of the presets are crap. the stand alone playing is not posible because the pads cant be asigned properly and dont respond. Shame on you roland..
Looks like a fun, packed board. Thanks for the vid guys.
Fantom owners love to hate this at times. Funny, moving 16 tracks to logic then structure and mix lovin it..lol this thing sounds amazing! Works great as a controller too. Know why your buying gear. Do your research.
Buy the way samples are edited with ease and Set to tempo just lots of fun.
Jack should be in more videos. So much entertainment end enthusiasm!?, nobody else on any channel could keep me awake during Gareth's Roland FA demos! He bored me to death every time.
Thanks, Jack, for saving the day and getting me excited about the FA-06!!!
Underrated product. Deserves a better review by Anderton's.
my next synth. love it
sounds better than the Fantom.
Wow baby Jack, awwwww bless 😀
Sounds amazing 👏👏👏👏
I love organ, too--really, really LOVE organ!
Hello, can you route effects in Roland FA series like the Jupiter 80 do?
Great demo guys (BTW, bought my 1st two Premier drum kits from you guys - actually bought them from Harry himself - yes I'm old!!!)
But there are no audio tracks in de midi sequenser just as the fantom G?
To record let say guitar
thats what the sampler is for bro
Get REAL! Casio WK-7600 will let you record VOCALS and INSTRUMENTS into the SAME unit! ALL on a secure digital card!
Total Cost? About $500 American.
To each his own, I do audio on my computer and sequence in maschine...
No complaint about the demo, but I also think there should have been more focus on the keyboard display, perhaps a camera just for the display would have been nice.
I just wish the kid from Anderton's would learn to SHUT UP.
Jules Barry You are 100% right! We had to film this out of sight and were very tight on space, we have just filmed a video for the RD800 where we had time and space and a camera on the screen. Hope you enjoy it.
stryker1999 Check out the video for the RD800 we filmed last week, it has much more playing. That said our aim is to be informative and entertaining so we will always encourage personality to come through in the videos.
arnebarnard You can FART about all of your "bells and whistles" until the end of time, but the ONE corp. ON YOUR TAIL is CASIO!
arnebarnard Endless Looping? Where have I heard about THAT before?
Does it have substractive synthese built in? Im searching for a workstation who is using alot of that.
Or is the JX - DA also workstation worthy?
Is it possible to tune every key in Roland FA-06 to customize the scale and get any mictro-tones you want?
How locate a particular measure in Fa 06 Sequencer Page.
What are the DAW control maps included? Is Reason on the list??
Yes
If you are making a video to show an item then lighting and camera position are paramount. I got fed up with the back of the guys shirt.
Anthony Box In normal circumstances we film in our dedicated video area which has plenty of space and light. With this one we had to hide away and film it out of sight as it was not announced yet. I agree fully with what you said. Check out the RD800 video we just did. hopefully much better for you.
Agreed. And this guy needs to shut up and let the guy from Roland talk.
No sense of humour
Had me going a bit there Jan, I thought, what the ...., then I found the comment of mine was 3 years old. Comes with getting on in years this memory loss.
Can't fault Andertons on service though, I've bought a good few items from them.
seems like its great controller/sampling workstation for $1000
and i still work with a keyboard thats over 20 yrs old
Tease. What is it?
entertaining review but why did they get so excited about split/layer? My D10 from 1987 had this and every single digital synth since. Huh? It sounds great, mow if only Roland would make a version with a decent keybed and quality non-plastic chassis then I might just buy one.
What I really want on modern keyboards are endless encoders with leds that show the actual value of the parameter. Who wants a printed matrix beneath some old style potis? It's just to cut corners and Korg and Yamaha do the same shit. Otherwise a very nice beginners workstation that you can use live.
I think I'll stick with my Fantom X7. May go for the G. Just not feeling the FA-06 at the moment. Analog is where it's at folks. Looking forward to AIRA.
Ouch, that AIRA comment must hurt now. Very disappointed then I guess...
amigo sou usuario do jupter 50 e fantom G e conheço muito bem os timbres da roland poriço falei que sou fã,mas a roland ta esquecendo de evoluir nos timbres, e vc ja ouviu um kronos x ,aquilo sim é timbre .
Did he say 'Oh shit' at 15:59 haha
+Rhys Butler yes LOL
blue jumper guy you are brill on this vid ... i like your style lol
This Keyboard looks great and I am seeking a Workstation purchase. I saw the video but I have
Questions
1) If I used stored samples on my SD card on a song session, will the samples I used disappeared if I remove it from the key board or are the samples recorded and saved on the track without need for the sd card data?
2) Whats the max amount of samples that I can load on this unit? How much data can it hold?
3) Can I create synths on this unit by using my own sample library? Can I save my created synths and pull them up when I want?
4) Could I pitch an wav file from my SD card across the kets individually? For instance: If I had a one shot harp, could it pitch across the keys? And If so, Could I save that Sample as well as my settings then rename it and pull it up later without the need of the original sample on my sd card?
Any help Would be great before I make my Pre Order purchase. If you know of another keyboard that can do what Ive asked above, what keyboard would that be?
10 years later.....no. You need the Fantom X or G and I believe they handle all of what you want in a workstation. 😊
Really wish these had an HDMI output to connect to a larger display. LCDs are as cheap as chips these days.
How about the key feel? Is it semiweighted?
FA-07 is...
Olha sou fã incondicional da Roland ,mas queremos um top e nao um brinquedo,algo ao nivel do kronos x .
No aftertouch?... Wha?!?!?!?
Guys, if you were having to "hide" away whilst doing the vid because the FA was not released yet then it is all sort of pointless? You can't show the vid "until" release so why not wait and do it properly? Andertons vids are normally of superb quality so keep the standards up. As for the Roland FA 06 itself it's certainly not a bad workstation for the money but I think I would probably go for a KORG Krome instead. To my ears the sound quality of the Korg is far superior to the Roland. Oh and couldn't they come up with a better name? There was already the Roland FA76. Jeez is it that hard to think of something more unique?
We had the chance to film the only sample Roland UK had of this keyboard prior to launch and way before it was in stock in the store. Therefore it was not pointless to show the product. We are aware that the video had some issues due to space and time but if we have the chance to show you exclusives in advance then we will take it.
So funny, these english cats pronounce dual "jewel" 😊
Always funny.
too much talk not enough sound in the first 5 minutes. not willing to invest another 25
Be glad you weren't. I always step through videos with 1 to 9 and arrow keys, but even that was too much effort for this.
The polifony is relative.. if yoy play fast.. some notes doesnt sound at all. The arpeggiators are old and limited... And the mayority of the presets are crap. the stand alone playing is not posible because the pads cant be asigned properly and dont respond. Shame on you roland..
Sorry guys, I understand the constraints regarding premature publicity but this is the worst demo video. Shooting from behind? Really???
Just got the fa 06 & this keyboard sucks.. the fantom g6 is way way better
If you know you're guilty of talking to much, dont apologize. Control yourself and SHUT UP!!!!!!.
Way too many interruptions.
NICE USE OF CAPITALS!!!
Good, but a litt lo e arrogant
more action, less blah blah...
Sorry guys, I understand the constraints regarding premature publicity but this is the worst demo video. Shooting from behind? Really???