Oh.., one thing I wanted to mention to "chas" if and when you demo the Fantom G.

Realize chas, that you won't be able to replicate what the french demonstrator was able to achieve with the Fantom G, because you'll have neither the time nor the necessary equipment on hand to do so. What you WILL be able to determine and do with the Fantom G is be able to play the 'Preset' patches, investigate the Sequencer/Studio/Song/Live/Single Modes and delve into the OS User interface to determine if the Fantom G fits your needs. There is expansion on the Fantom G by way of ARX Expansion cards i.e. "Actual full 'Synth' capability on separate ARX Card with its own DSP, Processor(s), etc.", but more than likely the Fantom G you play will NOT have any ARX cards installed.

Make sure you bring a pair of good Cans with you so as to isolate some of the other noise you'll hear throughout the store - like blaring guitars for one.

>> Just wanted to mention that to you so you stay realistic in your expectations after having viewed the French Fantom G demonstrator - who had demonstrated Sampling and had also used some Custom patches during the demo. >> Custom patches can be done by anyone using a Fantom G of course, and patches edited entirely on the Fantom G itself if preferred, or done using the freely included Fantom G Editor software.

Creating Custom patches can sometimes be a rather time consuming task, especially if you haven't fully acquainted yourself with the Fantom G beforehand.

Best,
Mike