Demo of Roland Fantom X

[canyoubelievethis220]

Aha - I heard not one, but two mistakes. You are not perfect, my friend. LOL! Just kidding. Awesome, for sure!

[ItsYourBoyo7]

Hey Man I Was Looking At One Of These On Craigslist, lol. Are The Sounds You Using All Inside The Keyboard, Or Did You Have Expansions? Im New To The Higher End Keyboards And Can You Tell Me If You Think This Keyboard Is Worth $900 Used? Thanks

[luigiperso]

'alla turca' by Beethoven? not.... :)

[DyslexicChris]

yeah, I'll update that.

[Rhoadsbeliver]

0:25 to 0:33 - "Marcia alla turca" by MOZART!!!

[trysometruth]

I think what your vid demonstrates is that, yes, the Fantom X is a superb machine - but it really, really helps if you can actually play the keyboard; have some chops & some grace about what you do. I feel that some (hopefully a minority) folks by a 10,000-sounds-in-one keyboard hoping that not only can it make the sound of a violin or a trumpet, but that it will somehow imbue their fingers with the ability to use the power convincingly.

[YusufBarad]

Is the X6 version expandable? The piano sound is from expansion or it came with the Fantom?

[OHIO44234]

I love my Roland XV-88,.sounds better than your demo.

Now I Won't buy your demo fan etc.,.... fine playing ,..

[xMASSxDx187x]

LAUREAL AND HARDY

[OromoRulez]

great video....i got me an fantom x6 too. which patch did you use for pirate of the carrabean theme??

thx

[DyslexicChris]

@OromoRulez I think it was one of the staccato strings combos. Sorry, I don't remember the name.

[juan2343]

Thanks for the feedback...i have a X8 with the weighted keys... It drives me crazy sometime trying to get it to sound bright. I bought the complete piano sex and its the same. It doesn't sound nothing like the demo on the roland website.. I will try the mastering effects. Let me know if you have any other advice...thanks again..

[DyslexicChris]

@Stargazerrrrrr Sure, I've updated the description with the list.

[hdrlavrador]

muito bom...

[DyslexicChris]

@hdrlavrador Obrigado!

[dfox484]

Excellen

[DyslexicChris]

@dfox484 Thank you!

[jahfus]

you a monster on the keyboard my brother,very inspirational...Bless

Jahfus

[DyslexicChris]

@jahfus Thank you!

[scruffythekoala]

what is that at 1:37? it sounds so familiar but i cant place it. 

[schad440]

@scruffythekoala jump by van halen

[DyslexicChris]

@scruffythekoala its Jump - Van Halen

[damianoem15]

What its that song from 0:59 to 1:10 ? and 1:33 to 1:37 ... and last 1:37 to 1:44 ?

[DyslexicChris]

@damianoem15 Hi, I've updated the description with the track names.

[damianoem15]

What its that song from 0:59 to 1:10 ?

[juan2343]

I just got the fantom x. I find I have to turn the velocity from real to 127 to get a nice sound. If i keep it on real no matter how hard i hit it it still sounds muffled and low? Do you find the same problem? Is your velocity on real?

[DyslexicChris]

@juan2343 which model do you have? I've experience that if I use a weighted key controller with it. If you have the X6 or X7 it should sound bright. Play with the mastering panel - push up the gain on the high frequencies. I bumped mine up quite a bit, I think to around 10, sometimes up to 14. (Effects -> Mastering) I think.

[IgniteMindz]

thats awesome, youre really good. If you like hip hop check out my piano videos. just bought the x7 off ebay today

[MoneyMakinTeam]

Man...you got some skills over there...I got a X6 too..I wish I could get down like that..the ladies would love me..lol

[DyslexicChris]

@MoneyMakinTeam ha, unfortunately my face ruins the deal - kind of like the elephant man playing the piano.

[9322002898]

@DyslexicChris hey buddy!!! can u tell me which one is better korg m50 or roland fantom x6 ... based on the price also...

a reply wud be appreciated..

[modestvermin995]

I think some of the excerpts you chose (mainly "Jump" and "The Entertainer") distracted from what people really should be paying attention to: your improv skills. When I watched this video about a year ago I pretty much noticed the patches you used and the obvious homages to classic tunes. However, upon viewing it now, I'm absolutely astonished by some of the licks you pulled out when improvising (fav bits at 0:01 and 0:37). I'd love to see more of THAT piano player, hopefully more videos soon!

[daconcept2012]

Hey, I need some help! I don't have the audio expansion kit that came with the fantom x-8.

I couldn't find the products on the roland fantom x. Maybe, I just don't know what I'm looking for. Can you explain to me how to find the audio expansion kit for the fantom x. Along with the flash card and adapter. Will any flash card or adapter work? Thanks for the great video. HHHHEEEELLLPPPP!!

[DyslexicChris]

@daconcept2012 I'm pretty sure its just a software update. No extra hardware required, except for the flash card and adapter. The software should be on the roland website.

[9JohnSmith9]

Does the Fantom X have piano roll editing on the sequencer? Great demo, anyway.

[ikkejick]

@DyslexicChris Nice played!!

However, you can't compare a fantom X to a motif XS. A Motif XS is almost equal to a fantom G (I think the motif is a bit better :P), but the fantom X is too old to compare to a Motif XS.

I am trying to get a Fantom X7 next to my Motif XS8, that would be a killer combination :)

[musicorey]

Hey you play good I pray I get the power to play like you; I also have this keyboard you got. I had it for three months now and I still don't know how to make a song record yet. LOL

[tbawatkins]

Yes sa docta

[jessayyy]

i <3 you

[msgehan]

what's the song 0.54 to 1.15??? PLS

[DyslexicChris]

Its "The Entertainer" by Scott Joplin. Hope that helps, and thanks for your comment!

[zoltantimar]

Hi

Really good!

I was wondering if you could write a list here of all the songs that you played, with times. Thank you.

[DyslexicChris]

Hi sure, 0:00 to 0:04 - improvisation 0:04 to 0:13 - "Allemande Second movement from Partita No.4 in D, BWV 828" by J.S.Bach 0:13 to 0:25 - improvisation 0:25 to 0:33 - "Marcia alla turca" by Beethoven 0:33 to 0:41 - improvisation 0:41 to 0:45 - Super Mario I think 0:45 to 0:54 - improvisation 0:54 to 1:14 - "The Entertainer" by Scott Joplin 1:14 to 1:26 - improvisation 1:26 to 1:33 - Tetris Theme 133: to 1:37 - Pirates Of The Caribbean Theme (one of) 1:37 to 1:45 - "Jump" by Van Halen

[DyslexicChris]

1:45 to 2:12 - improvisation

2:12 to 2:20 - "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson

2:20 to 2:25 - "Thriller" by Michael Jackson

2:25 to 2:43 - improvisation

[zoltantimar]

Thank you very much, appreciate it. Keep up the nice playing!

[TokyoScarab]

while the jump sound is really dead on, i notice that no one talked about thriller. while granted it isn't really the same sound, no one mentioned that he played it lol

[DyslexicChris]

thanks for noticing! :)

[TokyoScarab]

@DyslexicChris

anytime : p I have an X8 myself. It's an amazing machine. What are some of the non-piano patches you used?

[DyslexicChris]

@TokyoScarab Wow, its been so long since I recorded this video. I don't remember any of the patch names, but they were some of the standard presets.

[prodigio1978]

vet very good synth FANTOM X!!!!!!

[jimdino77]

ur a beast

[PushMyYellowButton]

What patch did you use for "jump"?

[DyslexicChris]

@PushMyYellowButton Hi, the patch was Jump for KY

[hallal55]

what you reccomend motif es6 or this? or possibly a trition studio?

[dariotroussel]

muy bueno amigo!

[mattliebl6199]

im stuck between this or the G6? i want the one that has the best piano sounds

[MyVideoMaestro]

Chris - Did you ever remember what the song at 0:10 was? sounds great!

[DyslexicChris]

Hi, finally found it. Its "Allemande Second movement from Partita No.4 in D, BWV 828" by J.S.Bach

Hope that helps,

Chris.

[jktm1]

Hey ....... really an amazing video and playing , I'm really admirable with it .

good luck

[DyslexicChris]

@jktm1 Thankyou!

[jktm1]

Hey ....... really an amazing video and playing , I'm really admirable with it .

good luck

[jktm1]

Hey ...... really amazing video , i really admirable with it

good luck

[ghihwa]

dude i'd like to learn the piece you played in 0:10, can you tell me the title and composer? more power!

[DyslexicChris]

@ghihwa hey, I went home for the weekend with the intention of looking up what the name and composer was of that piece.... but I forgot sorry! I had to learn it for my Grade 8 a while back. I really don't remember from the top of my head, but I think... I think it was Bach... When I next head home, I'll try to remember to look!

[ghihwa]

ok thanks Chris you went home for this, i appreciate, if you found out, just (pls) let me know dude. you are good pianist and i love to learn those repertoire so if it's ok with you please pm me the titles so i could learn it to like you do thanks:) more pow Chris!

[iKeyboard15]

which is better?

fantom g

fantom x?

[DyslexicChris]

well, I haven't really played with the G that much. I am a big fan of the X, but the G is the newer model. I can't really say :) Best thing to do is try them out.

[MrJackanthony]

G of course( from personal experience) more patches and a new bigger rom. it means the sounds are even more clear. but it is much more expensive.

if you just want basic patches and sequencing go for the x

[radovantasin]

opasna sprava....i ja je imam

[DyslexicChris]

Тастатура је врло добра

[ORUPRANKSTAZ]

Mistagging son of a bitch. This is NOT a Korg M3.. M3 smokes this engine...

But the Fantom IS a damn good workstation.... I almost considered trading in my Extreme 76 for an X7... :-S Dunno.. I just like certain aspects of Korg, like their overall sampling quality, and the consistency in controller assignments (for example, on almost every organ patch on any Korg, +Y on the joystick will activate a Leslie rotary sim). I like that Fantom though! Augh! So torn! Wait.. no touchscreen..

[MrJackanthony]

Wnat about the MOtif in your opinion?

[DyslexicChris]

@MrJackanthony I have the motif XS, and think its great, but do love my Fantom X

[Myszy61]

Great demo! Awesome sounds and playing!

[DyslexicChris]

Thankyou!

[Mustique53]

Great !

[DyslexicChris]

@Mustique53 Thanks!

[MrJackanthony]

Nice. What is the piece at 1:00

[DyslexicChris]

Its 'The Entertainer' by Scott Joplin.

[badgirl94player]

So really wow ur pretty awsome i must say awsome tallent u should put up some beats

[konalove42]

You're really talented. I wish I could have you in my band! I was torn between a Korg m3 and this and I think you pretty much just sold me on the fantom :)

[DyslexicChris]

Thank you! I do love my Fantom X. The Korg m3 is a nice keyboard though... I'd be pretty torn between them.

[flyboyphili]

Men you're gooood.

[DyslexicChris]

Thank you!

[dsm314]

Great piano skills... !!! I think that ability is the best thing one can have...

[DyslexicChris]

Thank you so much!

[dsm314]

You are welcome. I have been playing keys for about 30 years now (15 years piano-lessons) and I hesitated to go to the conservatory... I did not (because music normally is the best hobby but the worst job unless you're a star), but every time I hear good musicians like you, I am feeling a bit sorry that I never took my music to a higher level. I have the X7 and X8 and love them, but your skills are better ;-)

[DyslexicChris]

Wow thank you! I almost went into music when I was choosing what degree to do. I applied to a couple of music courses at standard Universities, but I was a little too late applying and missed the initial auditions... And now I'm stuck (ha yes, stuck) doing a Computer Science degree instead. I know how it feels looking back wishing I had gone into music instead. But I also agree that its the best hobby and worst job if you're not the best of the best. And that I'm not lol.

[Nfinity82]

what year was the X6 and how much, appreciate any info cause I am thinking of purchasing one, I know there are better ones, but I'm not rich, lol

[DyslexicChris]

Hi, I think the Fantom X was produced from 2004 to 2008 when it was replaced by the G. I still think the Fantom X is one of the best keyboards out there. The original price for the X6 I think was (well) over 1000 GBP but you can probably get a good condition second hand one for less than 700 GBP. Have a look on eBay. But be careful, I was almost sold a non-existent Yamaha Motif, but then the seller asked for Western Union, so I quickly looked elsewhere.

[Nfinity82]

Thanks a million for the info, much appreciated. I love the piano and strings, not bad. And you play awesome! Great stuff:)

[dsm314]

Well, let's just put a lot of effort and above all, FUN, in making music while making money with other things (and if work gives us pleasure as well, we are blessed ;-)). Make the 'need to have-money' with work and fill the rest of your life with 'nice to have-activities such as piano playing ;-P We have the rest of our lives to progress in music...

[HavnPhun]

I wish I had the talent to make my Fantom X sound that good.

You Rock Man!

[DyslexicChris]

Thank you! Much appreciated!!

[javiergarcia1986]

1.38??? please!!

[DyslexicChris]

@javiergarcia1986 haha 'Jump' I might post a video of this maybe :)

[nikkance21]

hey men...what is the patch on 1:27 ??please tell me... tnx men nice playin

[MrGeomusic]

the 0:41 tune is from classic Mario 3 Nes game isn't it? hehehe you're a genius man!!

[MrGeomusic]

Oh man!! you're amazing, I love the Fantom X,

[indratata]

chris you're craaapp haha im joking .. you're shit. i love you :-)

[goodhamad]

I heard that Fantom X sounds are better than the new Fantom G sounds !

it's that really ???

[marcbaires]

What number de piano do use?? Very nice! Excelent!

[ohnoesfedzilla]

wow that sounds like the real "jump"

[XYtoTheDoubleG]

Wow

That was very cool

well done!

[DyslexicChris]

Thanks! Much appreciated

[modestvermin995]

Does the Fantom X have the preset called CerealKiller, or is that the G?

[DyslexicChris]

Yes, the Fantom X does have the patch CerealKiller .

Thanks.

[modestvermin995]

Yeah, I was playing a Fantom the other day and I came across that patch. So much fun...

[youmeroes]

the string orchetral of minut 1:34 is very original

[GeetarAdam]

Wow, was that "jump" patch a preset? If so, it's the first respectable one I've heard. I'm still not sure, though. I'm torn between this and the Korg M3. Have you played one?

[DyslexicChris]

Yeah, the Jump patch is pretty close! But, I've seen a modified version of the patch which makes it sound exactly like it.

Yeah, I've tried the M3 and I think its very nice. I'd probably say, from briefly having a play with it, its nicer than the Fantom X. Some of the patches are just excellent. And the touch screen and the portability really make it a nice piece of kit.

[GeetarAdam]

Cool, have you tried the fantom G, too?

[therealKINDLE]

The G apparently isn't as good as the Fantom x for sequencing songs. :-(

[Daedus08]

omg! that last synth that you used was definately the synth in the background of Ne-Yo's - Miss Independant =O

so would you recommend the X8 more than the G8? Caus I'm after a synth that I can do dance music with, but I've heard the G8 and it sounds more "orchestral". The X8 definately sounds more "Dance" style to me =)

Decissions! lol

[DyslexicChris]

haha, I just had a listen to Miss Independent, and it is the same! They probably used the Fantom X during recording. Its used by so many professionals.

I've not really had much experience with the Fantom G. I've tried it a couple of times at music stores, but not enough to form a real feel for it.

I would definitely say that the Fantom X is very appropriate for dance tracks. More so than it's equivalents, the Motif or the Triton. But they all have their advantages I suppose.

[jareza24]

Felicitaciones!! Gran musico, saludos desde Ecuador

[DyslexicChris]

Gracias! Hola a Ecuador!

[tehampto]

Awesome sound...The "Jump" is identical!! What kinda synth is that anyway??

[DyslexicChris]

Hi, thanks for your comment. Yeah, the Fantom X is a nice Synth. The Jump synth was a sawtooth waveform I think. The patch I was using there is actually called "Jump for KY", so I'm guessing Roland modeled it directly off Jump. The original synth used on Jump was an Oberheim OB-X.