Software is the new hardware. Roland - you are doing a great job for your devices. Giving it more life and making it even more attractive to potential clients.
@SynthgodXXX9 ай бұрын
OK people do the math. Roland added ACB to the Fantom, add the analog filter / output, and you have some true magic. Seriously awesome, Roland!
@TheBebe6669 ай бұрын
That is true...but i have Fantom, System 8 , Juno X , Jupiter X and Gaia 2 . Something tells me that this would be pointless for me. And also paid already for the N Zyme....😉😉 ( but i did it anyway )
@ChrisP3000x9 ай бұрын
@@TheBebe666 It would be a downgrade for you.
@TheBebe6669 ай бұрын
@@ChrisP3000x Not really , but only a convenience if i don´t want to turn on anything but Fantom. I will still keep all my hardware anyway. And piano upgrade is excellent.
@ChrisP3000x9 ай бұрын
@@TheBebe666 If you don't care about polyphony, layering, knob per function, etc,....then yes.
@TheBebe6669 ай бұрын
@@ChrisP3000x As i wrote i have other Synths so i am covered very well regarding everything but sometimes i just want to turn on one for fun time. Sometimes it is Fantom, Montage or PA5X. Only then i do not care about anything...almost. 😄
@fazegregpaul31529 ай бұрын
Just wow , although it’s a bit of money , it’s great to see Roland investing in this keyboard . Love my fantom 8 for the keybed and it’s Logic Pro integration.
@cds81379 ай бұрын
Great positive attitude but 10% of the original outlay is a not funny joke
@zoomzoom39504 ай бұрын
My new Roland Fantom-EX-6 is scheduled for delivery next week. As close to what I want as I can buy today, hardware upgrade for the new EX would have been nice though 😎
@kaydoubleyou62039 ай бұрын
I wish there had been more of Nicks Keyboard collection! 🙏🏻🙂
@idemditto9 ай бұрын
I hope that the EX upgrade or a part of it will be available for the Fantom 0 series. This is a great upgrade.
@squeakD9 ай бұрын
I’d like to see a good O series update like this, but honestly, how much can Roland really give to the O series considering the major memory differences? The SN Pianos are already a lighter version compared to the big Fantom.
@cds81379 ай бұрын
Technically not possible. 1 board not 2. It's why its less than half the price.
@fishgutt2429 ай бұрын
Not long bought N/zyme and now it comes with this paid upgrade. So its costing me £350 instead of £199. Bit unfair.
@mudi2000a9 ай бұрын
There should be discounts for people who already bought n/zyme and/or jd-800.
@TheBebe6669 ай бұрын
Buyers of N Zyme will be emailed by Roland with discount codes. How much...i don’t know.
@WoodyPianoShack9 ай бұрын
great video and congrats on the upgrade! @RolandChannel, what's the poly on the ACB Jupiter?
@TheBebe6669 ай бұрын
Jupiter 8
@hermandavid17579 ай бұрын
There are two ways of thinking about it 1. you could be mad to pay for a update 2. or your could be happy to add these new features without buying a completely new keyboard they have done a bunch of updates to a keyboard that is almost 5 years old now they could have released this as a new keyboard ijs
@fishgutt2429 ай бұрын
Dont think people will be mad to purchase the upgrade, I'm mad that n/zyme comes with it. N/zyme cost 75% of that by itself. Why can't I purchase the rest for cheaper.
@hermandavid17579 ай бұрын
@@fishgutt242 they just released that people who bought nzyme can purchase the update for 99 bucks
@JK-Nights17 күн бұрын
Cool i have this to
@Digiphex9 ай бұрын
Nice. I hope they bring models of the SH-101 and Juno to the MC-707.
@mudi2000a9 ай бұрын
Technically I am sure it would be possible as they seem mostly to be parameter mappings. No idea why Roland doesn’t do it. Maybe too much effort or the MC-707 does not have enough memory to accommodate this.
@alexandrosroussos9 ай бұрын
OK now Roland needs a Fantom M(odule). And what about the Vocal Designer Expansion support ? 🙃
@antyhingforeverythingnew62857 ай бұрын
This device seems to be good for live However, I mainly think that this device is an hardware station of digital versions. Therefore, it may provide friendly opportunities for DAW users who are using roland plugins.
@paulussantosociwidjaja47819 ай бұрын
Superb! Cheers!
@mikewalker22749 ай бұрын
Two thoughts: I love my Fantom but I already bought N/zyme when it came out so I do feel we users who did that need to get a discount on EX: we've already paid a good sum for the N/zyme itself. Secondly, I don't get this bit about Duran Duran being so excited to have the Jupiter-8 on their Fantom because they could have bought a Jupiter-X. I mean, if you're carting around original Jupiter-8s the logical replacement option is the Jup-X. That's what that board was made for.
@TheBebe6669 ай бұрын
Roland anonunced that discount codes will be emailed to N Zyme buyers. For me is too late but i hope i might get discount for something else.b
@TheBebe6669 ай бұрын
Update...i have just god half of the amount back from Roland because i have also bought N Zyme just month ago. Really nice move from Roland
@Bashanvibe9 ай бұрын
I hope they fix the polyphony problem when they bring out the next update!!!🤔
@ursullavandenbord23229 ай бұрын
I wonder if every model adds its own polyphony to the ensemble????? so could help global polyphony pb ???
@biggiesmalls79397 ай бұрын
I wish they did . I bought a fantom a month ago, it's a great machine, but the polyphony problem is a MASSIVE let down for me. I get voice cuts with three or four layers within like 8-10 notes sustained. They really manipulated the 256 polyphony claim.
@elmerfudd59254 ай бұрын
@biggiesmalls7939 did you do that 3.02 update?
@jeno.javori_music6 ай бұрын
Synth in a Synth hha thats cool, however on a small screen. I'd rather use a VST with a big midi controller and a big PC screen / Laptop rather then pushing small virtual sliders on a small screen. But the idea is great . I mean for sales.
@zoomzoom39504 ай бұрын
I'm the opposite; not having to bring a computer to a live setting is great; I recently got the Arturia AstroLab so I can load my V Collection and Pigments into it, and leave the computer at home. The Fantom EX is the best at what it does that's available today w/o needing a computer IMO - which for me is having a solid catalog of Roland synths and sounds in a workstation. FWIW, I also have a Nektar Panorama P6 I use with Omnisphere 2.8, so I will bring a computer if I need it.
@jeno.javori_music4 ай бұрын
@@zoomzoom3950 Thats Great! Wow! I ve checked, great solution!
@PianoImprovVlogger9 ай бұрын
Fantastic!!! I play on an FP-30 😅
@nonchai9 ай бұрын
One thing to note is that this EX upgrade doesnt get passed along to the new owner if fantom bought second hand and then resets the firmware and changes the cloud login to his own (new ) one.
@TheBebe6669 ай бұрын
You only need to register that Fantom under your account. Delete what was inside previously and reinstall your EX again. I did that and it works. I had exchanghed my Fantom 8 for 6 because of lack of space and removed Fantom 8 from my account...registered 6 and reinstalled everything after removing what was in it.
@zxkevin579 ай бұрын
Plus already paid for enzyme 149.00 now another 199.00 for what I already have 😡😡🤬🤬🤬🤬
@------YeahOK------9 ай бұрын
No way I'm paying for this, unless there's a discount. I already bought all model expansions. AND the Fantom8 cost me £4k brand new.
@mudi2000a9 ай бұрын
I think everyone who already has those should open a ticket with Roland support to say that it is not good to do it that way. Maybe they will move if enough people complain.
@SeaofWires-dx4hm9 ай бұрын
I didn't really like the Fantom but I would buy one of those Jupiter 8's right now. How do I get one? Will Roland listen to the customer, it seems like everyone wants the actual Jupiter 8.
@luisneitzke1069 ай бұрын
So we bought an expensive flagship to pay for the upgrades it should have got since day 1? Yay. Synth industry is going the game DLC way, it seems. Pay full price, then pay more for things they could have offered you with the main purchase.
@mudi2000a9 ай бұрын
At least if you buy a new one right now it def should be included.
@Tommenaker19 ай бұрын
Who told you that?
@defenderstargate14479 ай бұрын
What makes you say that these upgrades should have been there at the beginning? These are substantial updates that go far beyond the original scope of the product you bought, and took time and money to create.
@Curious_Skeptic9 ай бұрын
Vst! I see no reason to buy a 4k midi control! A laptop and midi controller can still do far more
@andrewbailey63829 ай бұрын
Hi what is the actual UK price for this update, only I cant find it on Roland's own website
@mattsynth9 ай бұрын
The best part of this $200.00 upgrade is that you do not have to purchase it if none of these new features work for you. I am on the wire about getting this upgrade, maybe or maybe not, let's just wait a bit to see how it all pans out after they fix the download process everyone is complaining about. My JD 800 just went down so it could work for me, and I do like Shimmer reverb. I just wish the Fantom had "user preset memory for effect settings" that I could recall, that would save me a lot of time.
@rguez23327 ай бұрын
PLEASE!! PUT THE SUPERNATURAL A. PIANO 3 ON SALE FOR FANTOM 0
@davebassP59 ай бұрын
Couldn’t all this be done already with the JP8 expansion? He makes it sound like the aging thing is new.
@nonchai9 ай бұрын
wonder if eventually the ACB stuff will come to the 0 series - or if the CPU/DSP in the 0 series isnt up to the job for ACB..
@alexandrosroussos9 ай бұрын
I wonder, is this paid upgrade linked to our Roland Cloud account ? What if you sell your Fantom a day and you want the new user to combine this with his own expansions bought from his own RC account ?
@biggiesmalls79397 ай бұрын
Considering the fantom doesn't know what account the usb drive got the expansions from, I can't see how that would be a problem.
@alexandrosroussos7 ай бұрын
@@biggiesmalls7939 let’s say the new buyer wants to add another expansion, he has to create his one RC account then buy it then link his RC account to his Fantom : he’ll have to reset the Fantom and he’ll lose the EX-upgrade or any expansion you sold it with. Also, some of the major firmware upgrades require resetting your system.
@peiruifu9 ай бұрын
I suspect the subtitles at 0.33 should read 'TAPE Modern' (DD's label, and presumably studio), not 'Tate Modern'. I guess wordplay isn't always AI's strong point...
@garyclement28886 ай бұрын
I love this board and I understand that the polyphony is an issue on the Fantom 6,7,8- is this a software fix or it can't be fixed?
@nonchai9 ай бұрын
Now ROLAND needs to just improve the built in sequencer user interface and workflow aspects- so i'd be v tempted to buy one. ie if the MIDI composing aspects made this a goto first cut production tool not just a great stage keyboard. this thing is so heavy anyway most will jus stay home or in studios! unless one can afford roadies!
@xios15159 ай бұрын
I just don't see why you would pay for this. We already have vintage synth emulation. The average layman probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference, and really at the end of the day that's who's buying your music. Idk though maybe I'm missing something? Like it makes sense for the Nzyme expansion, that was great. This though, idk.
@AGB_20009 ай бұрын
I bit the bullet and bought the update even though I own N/zyme already... The ACB patches they included have a little something that's hard to place, Best way to describe it is 'slightly wild' which is how an analogue synth should be. They really do sound lovely, BUT Keep in mind they will only be available in zone 1, so no layering multiple ACB patches, and no V Piano with it either.
@xios15159 ай бұрын
@@AGB_2000 that sounds about right, but I guess maybe it needs more processing power than usual? I bought n/zyme too... the fact that the update isn't discounted or anything for people like us is pretty disappointing. I feel sorry for people that recently bought it only to have it bundled in this update.
@mudi2000a9 ай бұрын
@@AGB_2000 The processing power of the Fantom is just too weak, largely disappointing for a "flagship"
@mudi2000a9 ай бұрын
The ABM emulation which is already there sounds much worse than ACB. You can easily try yourself without paying anything, register for Roland Cloud 30 day demo. ABM emulation is in Zenology Pro (install model expansions) and ACB are standalone plugins. You hear the difference immediately. Also, contrary to ACB, the ABM emulation of Jupiter-8 can't do some things that the OG Jupiter 8 can (I think use sync and crossmod together) which is because the Zencore engine (which is basically an upgraded version of the engine they have been using since the JV-1080 engine.. ) can't do it.
@Winter-zv1dv9 ай бұрын
@@mudi2000a Also, the new ACB Jupiter has velocity sensitivity over VCA and VCF, like the System 8. The ABM model does not.
@zxkevin579 ай бұрын
Also wait on getting the EX upgrade, you'll get a better deal on the next upgrade,is that how it works Roland,most musician are struggling and we shouldn't have to spend more because we are loyal,your marketing is lousy,149.00 for enzyme upgrade and 100.00 for EX upgrade,then no one feels cheated,plus this will set the tone for future upgrades.
@cds81379 ай бұрын
I paid almost 3k and you're still trying to sell more upgrades? Sold... Back to Yamaha and UDO.
@mudi2000a9 ай бұрын
it contains a lot of value, tbh, before, if you bought JD-800 and n/zyme expansion only, it would have cost already more than this. BUT I also think, if you buy a new Fantom now, it should be included.
@antikytheramechanism79099 ай бұрын
Yamaha is no better, releasing a new keyboard for a AN1X expansion basically and making you buy the 88 key to get the polyphonic aftertouch that could easily be put on all their models but they do a money grubbing operation making many buy the 88 key version.
@cds81379 ай бұрын
Both companies make excellent synths and workstations. I've had both and more since the 80s. However, the fact remains. If I purchase a product, I shouldn't be charged for updates that should have been there in the first place. I've never paid for montage upgrades or DSI..Oberheim.. Moog...Elektron. But Roland. £350 if you paid for N zyme first... Jokers but I'm not laughing to be mugged.
@defenderstargate14479 ай бұрын
. @cds8137 What makes you say that these upgrades should have been there first? These are substantial updates that go far beyond the original scope of the product you bought, and took time and money to create.
@antikytheramechanism79099 ай бұрын
@@defenderstargate1447 Roland had these ACB models already. They probably added them with a few mouse clicks. Nevertheless, it is Roland's prerogative to do as they wish. They ignored their customers for years who wanted a TB-303 or 808 drum machine until enough dedicated people out there reverse engineered it and showed it is feasible and even easy to do. Then Roland released a half-hearted digital boutique copy of their original great product. Strange company.
@succulenthd9 ай бұрын
$200 for an upgrade :/
@defenderstargate14479 ай бұрын
Fair price for this one. I am only bummed that previous purchasers of Nzyme don't get a discount.
@succulenthd9 ай бұрын
yes, bought the upgrade last night. @@defenderstargate1447
@Jdinrbfidndifofkdndjoflfndjdk9 ай бұрын
Roland is still trying to push this ACB thing ?
@alexandrosroussos9 ай бұрын
It's excellent news they give the choice. Virtually we have a successor to the System 8 with better finish and keyboard. Would be cool if the Jupiter X/XM also benefited from ACB support.
@mudi2000a9 ай бұрын
ACB is a very good analog emulation and sound-wise far superior to ABM. Of course they should push it!
@RandyTorrez-wb5sz9 ай бұрын
RANDY JUDAH TORREZ ❤️ < No upgrades for my ROLAND FANTOM 7 Don't need it 🎹 Maybe later all depends on ROLAND. I'll wait till ROLAND drops the the price down, and figures it out 😆 🤣 😂
@atharvarai36099 ай бұрын
I believe Fantom 0 owners should remain quite. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@dirkkeersmaekers43439 ай бұрын
It's better than the Montage M
@TheBebe6669 ай бұрын
No it is not. But at same time it is not worse.
@mohitpanchalkeyboardist78384 ай бұрын
Very bad workstation synthesizer Please don't Purchase 😡
@Crookedletta6019 ай бұрын
The EX Upgrade is $200.00 Oh Wow 😮 Dope!!! I am going to NOT buy this💯💯💯🦾🫡
@nonchai9 ай бұрын
cheaper than getting a new board!
@Crookedletta6019 ай бұрын
@@nonchai True, but no way it’s going to sound like the real Juno 8. Should be $50.00 at minimum. I paid over 3K for my Fantom which is a flagship product and should come included!!!!
@TheBebe6669 ай бұрын
@@Crookedletta601 Jupiter 8
@Crookedletta6019 ай бұрын
@@TheBebe666 My bad, was all in my emotions 😂
@davebassP59 ай бұрын
Couldn’t all this be done already with the JP8 expansion? He makes it sound like the aging thing is new.
@mudi2000a9 ай бұрын
ACB sounds better than ABM ... at the cost of polyphony and that you can have only 1 instance of that. Together with it being similar in the Montage M where you can load AN-X only on 1 slot, to me it shows how weak the processors on those synths are. If you load the ACB emulations on a computer you can run quite a number of them, even on a laptop.