Hi

I both agree and disagree with you..

I agree that Roland has not produced much new in the Fantom. But let us all face it: PCM-synthesis really hasn't changed all that much in 10 years!!

I feel that the synth-makers are trying to implement more and more useless features, that have a high "wow-factor", but are rarely used when you have had the synth for a week...

I also think that Korg and Yamaha often include too much in their synths. It makes them expensive and sometimes unstable. Besides, I don't think an onboard sampler in a synth can compete with a computer or dedicated unit..

Some could say that Roland makes "boring" synths, but at least they work! Both Yamaha and to a lesser extent Korg have had problems with some of their flagship synths. (Yamaha EX-series...) Besides, Korg Triton is FAR TO EXPENSIVE!

All that said, the most "innovative" part of the Fantom is perhaps the design and the name.. And that is not much at all.. I cannot understand why it has been given 64-voice poyphony..

Just my opinion..

Stig