Thanks for a great tutorial. Much appreciated

Hey... thanks for the "workstation" correction (it was really Roland's labeling mistake to start). Roland's software updates have addressed the multi-sampling issue and so much more and their 'EX" optional software upgrade seems really fairly priced. I'll probably get a like new "used" Fantom 6.

I own both. Fa=very cheap components. It won't last as long as the Yamaha.

Thank you for taking the time to make this video - Pardon my ignorance, but a lot of these parameters seem to be available using the Roland Piano app - I just have the lowly X30, but individual note tuning, damper and string resonance are all available to me via the app - which once set can be saved to the actual piano. Also, when you get to my age, the nuances of these changes are virtually inaudible.

Derrick please post videos regarding MPC 3.0 and your hot take on how it improves the Akai MPC 61

Thanks - Great video. Hey, doesn't "Live Mode" provide the set list function? I think you actually can store your sounds for a set.

This is so great.... Wow. Thanks a bunch.

Love my FA06 only downside was the sampler, I’d love it to be played up and down the keyboard and used like a wave with editing. I’ve got a Yamaha EX7 in 1999 that does that and let’s you use the samples as waves to make new sounds with the same editing features

Thank you so helpful but How do you save it seem to be loosing it each time I try again on a different init combi

thank you for making the effor and recording this rare to see, and even rarer from a good player

Why didn't you just buy a Fantom 8 instead of the Fantom 7? It has the exact same keyboard as the RD2000.

The note dropdown is caused by the fact that fantom-0 has only 2 zen-processor, while regular fantom has 4. It drops notes because computation power limited.

It isn't a question of power, but a question of sonic pallete

I got the Fantom 7 and got the EX upgrade. I agree it’s not just a workstation which I would never buy . It had everything and most likely won’t ever be outdated . I control everything in my studio with it . Great job . Love to see some tutorials on the Nzyme and the exter😮midi usb and cv . Roland’s tutorials are lacking to be nice .

I read somewhere that the factory preset sounds are voiced (EQed, effects,...) differently on MODX and Montage. Supposedly to make Montage sound better. Is that true?

I think anything that runs off of the newer MPC OS and software is the way to go in terms of sequencing. The fact you can use it as a multitrack recorder makes it all that much fresher...

I need a Hans Zimmer setup. I get so many ideas.

Why would one need to play wearing a watch?!? Like "let's get this over with" vibe?!?

Fantastic video, full of everything you need to know!!

Question: How true are the Fantom V-Pianos to the original Roland V-Piano?

Great video. I finally got a clear description of the Fantom's sequencer.

I would choose the Modx only because of its polyphony capabilities alone.

what do you use to record your audio into

So I have this on the way, yet I do want a full 88 key setup . Should I get the Yahama Modx8+ as well ?

Your videos rule bro! ✊

Firstly thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and making this tutorial. I have watched many videos of Fantom but this is like almost complete tutorial. Fantom has fantastic futures but only this always missing is combination sounds like how Korg kronos and montage is providing. Only reason I love Korg but as a pianist I don’t like the weighted action on Korg RH3 doesn’t feel like a real piano action but montage has still better action. After the Kawai MP11se I prefer the Roland PHA50 action and also piano sounds are nice especially V piano. I had a choice between RD2000 & Fantom8 but I choose the RD2000 as it has very much similar design and future as a pianists point of view. For Music production I prefer Logic and for sounds I prefer VSTI. I am happy with the RD2000 but I am still waiting for replacement of Kawai MP11se. Love the tutorial. Thank you again 🙏❤

Yes it is

Very nice review. Your are a very good pianist. I love the RD2000 a lot it has decent piano sounds but the action is really fantastic. I love Kawai MP11se because it has fabulous pianos sounds and action feels like real piano. RD2000 is more versatile in a not so heavy also there’s no compromise in built quality. If anyone looking for best piano which can sound like real piano then V piano expansion may solve the purpose. Thanks!

I enjoy having a lot of sounds but at a gig I only use three sounds.

Question Bro 🙋 - can the Akai road hammer 88 be plugged into the MCP 61 with the possibility of giving you 88 weighted keys and more octaves ? I sent a note into Akai to see if this would be possible. That would certainly aid in orchestral companions where higher and lower octaves are needed

Great videos ! I feel very confediant after watching yo explain the use cases for this keyboard as a studio composition tool and for live as a backing track tool - I am conviencred that the MCP 61 is a great tool in our music tool box. Thank You brother I have one on the way ! Cheers 🍻

Your videos are top notch ! I like how you explained your live setup using this as backing tracks and having another 88 keyboard 🎹 with your setup . Chefs kiss 💋!

I have never been interested in playing any sort of instrument until about a month ago. I secretly bought a Roland RD-2000 and picked it up today, with Rolands KC 80 amp and Rolands RPU-3 foot switch pedal and headphones and ( she doesn’t know ). It will be my first time touching a keyboard. I want to master the piano over the rest of my life and I turn 60 in one month. Long story short, my wife had 12 years of lessons and played piano for the church for 25 yrs. She is 60 and she started playing when she was 4 yrs old. So, she’s pretty much a pro. I am not going to tell her and I will surprise her when I sit down at her piano and play “Fur Elise”. BTW, I’m putting the Roland RD2000 piano in my home office and only playing it with the amp when she is not home otherwise it will be with the headphones. She never comes into my office because it’s far enough away from the central part of the house and is over the garage. She’s going to freak. Wish me luck. 🙂👍

Thank you. I wish I could find your video before I bought this keyboard. This is just for backing tracks. If needing instant sounds while playing, I would get stuck with only 8 sounds for the whole night unless I load anotherproject. This really sucks. So limited. So disappointed.

Great tutorial which covers many aspects of the keyboard

I currently own a mc 707, and what I love about zen core is the pcm waveforms, does this keyboard also comes with those?. I love how basic they sound but still interesting. Only 64 steps per pattern? not 128?😮

Kronos is the worst workstation ever. It sounds good, but has a 1995 UI and no workflow. It's a brickwall!

Hello Darrick I Like Your Set Up, Can You Give Me Some Tips On And How To Set Up My KZfaq Channel?

I cant play a lick, but I want one. Should I get it…?

Thank You , thats great and useful video ;)

Yamaha ❤😊

polyphony really matters when playing., most player don't want hearing a tone being cut off.

I lost most of my sounds because I did not save prior to formatting my keyboard. Help!!! How do I get those original sounds back?

2024: The answer is still yes! Even more so, because a MODX6 can be had pre-owned for 750$.

Your playing is beautiful. Great video!

The the regular fantom have the same polyphony issues ?

Excellent video. The polyphony is a huge issue for me. I love the keyboard 🎹 and its features but I love to play and I can’t have my notes cutting out

MODX7 is very good, but here Roland FA wins easily!

Do you know whether they've silently fixed the polyphony issue in the newly released Fantom Ex model?

Need to get me one of these.