Roland

FA-08 B-Stock

A station that's not "working"...Roland's FA range completely revisits the concept of the workstation, streamlining it to gain power, speed and versatility, effortlessly and in real time. Each model in the range features a huge library of sounds, studio-quality effects, real-time expressivity controls, and a live sampler for instant playback of all 16 available backlit pads.An easy-to-use built-in sequencer provides non-stop recording in which you can easily export created tracks for use in CAD software. Available models are the 61-key FA-06 and 76-key FA-07, with a velocity-sensitive synth-style keyboard, and the 88-key weighted FA-08.

The Genos is a digital synth that offers "pro" content with 1700 exclusive tones, 550 hyper-realistic styles, an arpeggiator with a huge library, multiple Multi Pads, and much more.Thanks to its large screen and ergonomics designed for easy and intuitive access, the content is quickly accessible, for an immediate pleasure of playing.On the effects side, from Reverb to Distortion, Rotary Speakers to Compressors, Genos has a powerful DSP. With VCM technology (used in Yamaha's high-end professional mixers), Genos offers the tools to create the perfect sound. You can expand the content of your Genos by creating and installing your own custom or purchased packs. The possibilities for new sounds and styles are virtually limitless. -YEM (Yamaha Expansion Manager) YEM is a PC/Mac compatible software program designed to manage expansion content for Yamaha keyboards, and to edit and create your own sounds and loops. Genos offers 1.8 GB of user flash memory with high-speed read/write for your own sounds and has three USB ports (one on the panel, one on the back, and one under the instrument) for data storage. 

The new generation of Roland workstations displays an unprecedented power and luxury of possibilities. The Fantom-G is a dream instrument that pushes the boundaries of musical expression and creation with its state-of-the-art tone generator, connections for the new ARX SuperNATURAL™ extensions, large color display, impressive audio/MIDI sequencerAn unparalleled sound generator With its powerful audio processor, the Fantom-G series offers unparalleled sonic depth and versatility. With twice the ROM capacity of its predecessor, this series offers the famous SRX quality sounds. But the most important features of this instrument are the ARX memory expansion slots and the new "SuperNATURAL" sounds, which are produced by separate synth and effect engines.  Absolutely 'SuperNATURAL' ARX ExtensionsThe Fantom-G has ARX connectors that can accommodate these "SuperNATURAL" series expansion cards. Roland's "SuperNATURAL" technology is based on a new behavioral modeling technique that provides a natural sounding expression never before heard on synthesizers. Applied to the sounds of acoustic instruments, "SuperNATURAL" technology captures the delicate tonal changes, subtle shifts in timbre, and nuances of playing real instruments. It is also a powerful tool for electronic sounds, breathing new life and expression into them.  New sequencer on board The Fantom-G series is the first to feature Roland's all-new sequencer. This professional composition tool offers 128 midi tracks and 24 audio tracks (simultaneously) on a large screen. This graphical control can be further accelerated and simplified with a mouse. To make the most of this extraordinary power, the instrument is equipped with a combined XLR and TRS connector, phantom power for condenser microphones, a high-impedance input for guitar/bass and a line input.  Beautiful, extra-large LCD display At a glance, the Fantom-G Series instruments are second to none. Made of high quality materials, with an aesthetically pleasing design, these synths have it all. The very large 21.6 cm (8.5") TFT color display makes it easy to operate. In addition, it offers numerous hardware controls, including eight faders, four knobs and ten buttons (below the display).  Extraordinary effects The Fantom-G series includes an amazing effects section: you can now use separate multi-effects for each sound/part!In 16-part multitimbral mode, you can use up to 22 effect routings simultaneously. You can also use up to 16 insert effects per Patch and top it off with the global reverb and chorus effects. The mastering effects give the finishing touch to songs created with the internal sequencer.