Thank you very much. So helpful to use the G8 "knobs" and "sliders".

Hi Neil, I can't seem to get my Roland Fantom G6 to work with Logic.. Let alone be seen by my mac as a midi controller... Don't know what I'm doing wrong. I've downloaded the driver for 10.9 (I'm still on 1.9.5) I've installed the librarian thing, I even installed the hardware onto the Fantom itself.. Is there something I'm missing? I really hope you can help me out..

You could acer a toturio as it connects keyboard roland famton g6 version 1.50 a computer or cable usb .. but that works like midi please see if you answer me NEIL WALL .. I speak from Peru ... please help me

THANK YOU for sharing this recording. Is there a possibility in the OS v. 1.5 FG-8 to change the brightness of the LCD screen? Greetings.

@NeilWall

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Argon. You've got me there - I've never tried! It would be logical to have that in system settings, perhaps along with the screensaver functions, but I can't see it there. Roland Clan seems to be failing at the moment (SQL error) so no joy there. I'll keep looking into it :)

hey so the drivers for roland fantom g are not updated for my computer os x el caption .so if i use some sort of midi usb convertor or just the midi cords into a midi interface, will this work for me ?

@NeilWall

7 жыл бұрын

5 pin DIN will definitely work to send MIDI to your DAW regardless of operating system. The USB connectivity I can't comment on as I've not tried it with any Mac OS later than Mavericks. To fully answer your question I'd need to know exactly what you wanted to do - i.e. editor/librarian functions? But for straight recording Big MIDi cables without USB are fine. MIDI to USB convertor would also be fine if you had that converters drivers for your OS.

sorry how do i actually use the preset sounds on fantom so that it appears as it is on logic? because it is coming up as the sounds of sounds of logic (like guitar) but im actualyl selecting grand piano on my fantom

@JaySilva88

20 күн бұрын

Oh that's what I've been looking for, using the actual Fantom sounds on DAW.

can I use the fantom g6 as a daw control via usb with Mac OS Sierra v 10.12? everything I do I can seem to make it work. is it possible considering the G6 been out a long time ago, not sure if they still have an update ?

@NeilWall

4 жыл бұрын

Everything here should be relevant with Sierra. Just make sure your G6 has had its firmware updated to V1.50 from the the Roland US Support site. Cheers. Neil

nice video.

@NeilWall

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

How do you make all the sounds on roland phantom go onto logic pro so you can play the instruments that's on the phantom onto logic pro? Let me know thanks

@NeilWall

6 жыл бұрын

You create an EXTERNAL INSTRUMENT track (MIDI track) in logic and point that at the Fantom. The sounds will not exist in Logic - only the performance that you record that then plays the Fantom for you each time you play the sequence. Alternatively you can record the audio of the Fantom direct to an audio track.

@4iamu

5 жыл бұрын

Cool, do you have a video on how to do this successfully? Also, I really hate that editor librarian software. It slows my computer down and is very unstable at times. Do I need this in order for logic x to recognize the Fantom G for setting up other midi functions in Logic X such as synchronation and slave/ master options?@

Thanks for you video. The info on this subject is very limited. I have been considering moving to a komplete kontrol because the lack of Fantom midi control. So I an exploring all the Fantom feature before I pull the trigger thanks still can't figure out how to use as controller and sound source at the same time

@NeilWall

8 жыл бұрын

+Justin Edsell What is it you'd like to(k)ontrol with the Fantom? If it's Kontakt, then using Live Mode to play both internal and external sounds may be something that interests you (kzread.info/dash/bejne/pqyAx8eNfbDUk7g.html) I can't afford a Kontol, so make do with a KeyLab61 for most of my MIDI control.

@justinedsell671

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your reply I have since changed my entire setup to an ableton push and novationkey

i cannot get my fantom g6 to work with logic pro , osx 10.15. i have installed the recent fantom drivers. i have connected via usb, but it will not connect to use with the logic instruments.

@NeilWall

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there. It's possible that your Fantom is connected, but not configured to send MIDI (we need the MIDI TX transmit switch for this.) At the left of the pads, 1. press the pad mode button so that it blinks. 2. Now press number 10. 3. Finally press pad number 1 to light it up. This will make your Fantom transmit MIDI data on channel 1. If none of the pads were lit up, it's possible that logic was not receiving any MIDI signals from your Fantom even though you had all the right drivers.

hi neil ihow to connect land fantom G with logic pro x ,home page without mac 10.13 ,where can download the OS driver ?

@NeilWall

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there. Which Mac version are you using? I’ve not changed my driver since Mavericks and it was the one from the Roland.us support/downloads page.

Hi did you get Logic Pro X to synchronize with the Fantom? This is a very limited video.

@NeilWall

7 жыл бұрын

Not completely synched to the Fantom sequencer - no. Use of the transport controls yes. There are much better and cheaper ways to have hardware transport than to use those in the Fantom (which really function best with the Fantom's sequencer). The video is what it is - sorry you found it limited.

@derricklyles6918

4 жыл бұрын

@@NeilWall Hi there sir can you explain to me how I can get the Fantom G6 to connect with FL Studio20 ive tried going into settings but no luck buddy, by the way your doing a great job.

how can I connect the keyboard with USB or Midi?

@NeilWall

5 жыл бұрын

The Fantom comes with a standard USB Type B cable that will transfer both MIDI and audio to and from your Fantom device and DAW host. you can also get standard 5 pin DIN MIDI cables with either 5pin or USB type A at the other end which can connect to your host. It all depends on what you want to connect your Fantom to.

thatk you please upload like this application about fantom g8 and use vst and plugins more and more .... you teach me very much....thanks

@NeilWall

8 жыл бұрын

+Reza Sanji What plugins do you have? Do you use Logic as your DAW? The next comment has a reply with a link about using Fantom with Kontakt in Live mode to get the best of both worlds.

So just so I understand correctly. I can simply connect my fantom to my apollo twin quad and use that for my midi controller in protools right?

@NeilWall

5 жыл бұрын

You'd connect the Fantom to the computer with USB and the Fantom audio outs to the apollo. And yes - you could use it as a controller. But the pads will have limited use. You really have a Pitchbend, Modulation, 8 sliders and 4 knobs to send messages to protools with. If you use the pads they wont tend to send standard MIDI messages. I fyou want to just record Fantom Audio you are good to go.

@DaCake2

5 жыл бұрын

Neil Wall First, thank you so much for replying back! I really appreciate it. I actually have the X8 model, which is discontinued now I believe and doesn't have a USB connection. So I assume that might change things a bit? Also, after hearing what you said about the pads, I wonder if I would just be better off at this point (15 years later haha) to go ahead and purchase a 61 key midi controller instead? I haven't recorded in almost 10 years and I finally couldn't take it anymore and decided to set up a new home studio. I'm so amazed with all this new technology now. I really hope the new generation appreciates how easy it is to create now and even get your music heard. Would you agree that it might be more beneficial to go ahead and buy a dedicated 61 key midi controller and if so, any you recommend? The M-Audio Code 61 caught my interest, but for some reason it never shows up in any list for top 61 midi keyboards?

@NeilWall

5 жыл бұрын

linop412 Code 61 is OK and has a good reputation. I have an Arturia Keylab 61 but the keybed has been pretty fragile. I also have a NI Komplete Kontrol 61 but they are over priced with limited sliders/knobs. If you wanted to use pads on the Fantom you could program RPS to contain a MIDI event - a tiny bit painful - but it could work. It's the only way I've found to use the Fantom G pads with a DAW or Mainstage. Also, the Apollo is very high end - very cool. You can use the 5 pin DIN MIDI connectors on the X8 by getting a lead that will plug into your USB on the computer - or possibly a thunderbolt adapter if you want to plug into the Apollo. (I'd just plug into the computer..) www.storedj.com.au/m-audio-uno-usb-midi-interface is an example of the lead I'm talking about.

@DaCake2

5 жыл бұрын

Neil Wall Wow, thank you so much. I'm going to check out the link you added and maybe hold off on a new controller right now and see if I can get the X8 to work? Might be worth a try at least. Cant thank you enough though!

@NeilWall

5 жыл бұрын

linop412 Sure - Look into RPS and program a single midi event (Note or CC) into a phrase, then assign that phrase to a pad to get the pads working with the DAW.

the fantom has 480 ticks per beat and logic , cubase and pro-tools has 640 ticks per beat .so you resolution will fall short if you use the fantom g time code.

@NeilWall

8 жыл бұрын

+don adamas Fantastic. Thank you!

se podria hacer esto en el DAW Reaper?

@NeilWall

2 жыл бұрын

Funcionaría, pero recuerda que es un controlador midi muy limitado. Realmente creo que es mejor obtener algo más pequeño como un viejo nanokontrol.

How can I install the fantom g driver and use it as a midi keyboard? I am using a translation app for very difficult English. note that.

@NeilWall

2 жыл бұрын

It depends what computer operating system you use. I use a mac. With the latest operating system the old roland drivers no longer work, so I use an audio interface with midi ports to plug a cable to the midi ports on the fantom. This lets me use the midi side of the fantom. The driver no longer works for me. :(

@Snickers95

2 жыл бұрын

@@NeilWall In that case, how do you make fantom-g a midi keyboard?

@NeilWall

2 жыл бұрын

@@Snickers95 well - it already is. Tell the DAW (in my case logic) to recive MIDI on your interface (in my case a scarlett) rather than from the Fantom. Then press Pad Mode, 10 and Pad mode again to go back to normal. Then, any lit up pad will transmit MIDI on that channel out the back of the Fantom via MIDI cable rather than USB,\. I usually light up just Pad 1 to send MIDI out on Channel 1 to my receiving gear. You can define MIDI CC numbers for the switches and knobs and sliders in the Fantom Menu. The Pads are trickier though so don;lt expect to use it as "Drum Pads" for external drum sounds - only the inbuilt Fantom sounds....

@Snickers95

2 жыл бұрын

@@NeilWall That was a great help🙇

I'm requesting a video on setting up Fantom G to control MainStage 3. Including where to get drivers and all that.

@NeilWall

6 жыл бұрын

Drivers are at www.roland.com/us/support/by_product/fantom-g8/updates_drivers/ Initially just choose 1 patch (Single Mode) and use it like any other controller for Mainstage. You need to be more specific if there's any particular Fantom control you want to use for a particular purpose.

@conroywalker2418

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@bmajortheproducer7561

3 жыл бұрын

@@conroywalker2418 were you able to use your Fantom as a controller?

podrias acer un toturial como se conecta teclado roland famton g6 version 1.50 a una computadora or cable usb.. pero que funcione como midi por favro aver si me respondes NEIL WALL

@NeilWall

7 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry. I can't translate what you said.

@jbrecordsperuvevo2810

7 жыл бұрын

You could acer a toturio as it connects keyboard roland famton g6 version 1.50 a computer or cable usb .. but that works like midi please see if you answer me NEIL WALL .. I speak from Peru ... please help me

@NeilWall

7 жыл бұрын

I love Peru. Was there in 2010. Are you looking to connect a Fantom G6 to a computer to send MIDi via a USB cable to the computer? If so, what kind of computer and software? A standard USB3 cable (like printers use) will do the trick if you install the right driver software which you download from www.roland.com/us/support/by_product/fantom-g6/updates_drivers/

@jbrecordsperuvevo2810

7 жыл бұрын

I have an intel i5 computer. Windows 10..e downloaded that drivers of roland but there is not for window 10 .. there is only for 8.1 .. in that case how could I help please I will thank you

@NeilWall

7 жыл бұрын

As a Mac user I can't help, but the guys in the Facebook group at Roland Fantom G series Users/Owners (facebook.com/groups/14182014602/) probably can. I'd recommend joining that group.

I just need to know how to use my fantom period! Can you help me?!!!

@NeilWall

4 жыл бұрын

Possibly. I need to know where you are and what your musical background is and see how our skill sets match up. What kinds of things would you like it to do?

@derricklyles6918

4 жыл бұрын

@@NeilWall His Neil my name is Derrick sir I have the same problem with my Fantom G 6 can you teach me drrck.lyles488@gmail.com hope to hear from you.

@derricklyles6918

4 жыл бұрын

How,s that Fantom training coming

@NeilWall

4 жыл бұрын

@@derricklyles6918 Hi Derek. It isn't. I never heard back from that other viewer with any specifics of what he wanted to do, so I've left it at that. Lets chat with Zoom or something for a few minutes if you like? If you wan't i'll put a meeting ID here

@alextonchance9868

3 жыл бұрын

Are you guys still doing zoom help classes?