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Roland XV-Series&Fantom Feature Comparison

Roland XV-Series&Fantom Feature Comparison

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital music production, Roland has consistently stood out as a pioneer, offering a range of synthesizers and workstations that cater to both amateur and professional musicians. Among their impressive lineup, the XV series and Fantom models have garnered significant attention for their robust features and versatility. Here is a detailed comparison of the Roland XV-Series and early Fantom models, highlighting their key specifications and capabilities. Whether you're a seasoned producer or an aspiring musician, understanding these features can help you make an informed decision on which model best suits your creative needs.

  XV-3080 XV-88 XV-5080 XV-5050 Fantom FA-76 Fantom-S Fantom-X Fantom XR
Polyphony 128 128 128 64 64 64 128 128
Multitimbral Parts 16 16 32 16 16 16 16 16
Sample RAM/ Playback No No Up to 128Mb No 64 Mb 64 Mb 128 Mb 128 Mb
SRX Expansion slots 2 2 4 2 2 4 4 6
SR-JV Expansion slots 4 2 4 none 1 none none none
Analogue Outs 6 4 8 4 4 4 6 6
Digital Out No No Co-axial & Optical Co-axial & Optical Co-axial & Optical Co-axial & Optical Co-axial Co-axial
Waveforms 1083 1083 1083 1083 1083 1228 1480 1480
Preset Patches 768 768 896 1024 640 (128 x 5 banks) + 256 (GM2) 640 + 256 (GM2) 1024 + 256 (GM2) 1024 + 256 (GM2)
Preset Rhythm 12 12 14 16 16 + 9 (GM2) 32 + 9 (GM2) 40 + 9 (GM2) 40 + 9 (GM2)
Preset Performances 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64
User Patches 128 128 128 128 128 256 256 256
User Rhythm 4 4 4 4 16 32 32 32
User Performances 64 64 64 64 64 64 64 64
GM2 Patches 256 256 256 256 256 256 256 256
USB No No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
D-Beam Controller No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Smart Media slot Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Insert FX (MFX) 1 1 3 3 3 3 3 3
COSM Effects No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Display Type 2 x 40-character 2 x 40-character 320 x 80-pixel graphic 2 x 20-character 320 x 240 dots Graphic LCD w/backlit 320 x 240 dots, four-shade graphic LCD (QVGA) Graphic 320 x 240 dots backlit LCD (Color) 160 x 48-pixel graphic

Out of scope (for the moment)

  • Fantom Xa
  • XV-2020
  • SonicCell
  • Juno-G/ Juno Gi/ Juno Stage
  • MC-909
  • MC-808
  • RD-700/ RD-700SX/ RD-700GX
  • VR-760
  • G70/ E80
Published: 11:38 19.05.2025

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