FA-08
Music Workstation Keyboard
Description
| DESCRIPTION |
Taking the “work” out of the music workstation.
Roland’s FA series completely reimagines the music workstation, streamlining it for effortless real-time power, ultra-fast workflow, and maximum versatility. Each model in the series features a massive sound collection, studio-quality effects, and expressive real-time controls, plus onboard sampling with zero load time for instant playback from 16 pads. An integrated sequencer offers simple operation and non-stop loop recording, and you can easily export tracks for further development with your DAW. Available models include the 61-note FA-06 and 76-note FA-07, which both feature velocity-sensitive keyboards with synth action, and the FA-08, which features an 88-note keyboard with weighted action.
No work, all play.
Music workstations play an important role for keyboardists in a wide range of creative activities. However, they can often be complicated and difficult to use to their full potential, bogging down the creative process. In developing the FA series, Roland has completely reimagined the music workstation to let your inspiration flow, allowing you to perform on stage and develop musical ideas with less effort than ever before.
Expand your sound collection with free downloads from Roland’s Axial sound library site.
The FA sound engine is fully compatible with the large, growing collection of INTEGRA-7 synth patches available as free downloads from Roland’s Axial sound library site. It’s even possible to expand the onboard sound set with free wave sound expansion collections, which you can also get at the Axial site.
Capture ideas and create songs without interruption.
The FA series’ intuitive 16-track sequencer has been designed to let you capture your inspiration as it happens. In a flash, you can build a full arrangement with the instrument’s huge array of sounds. And with continuous recording in loop mode, you’re able to fill up all 16 tracks without ever stopping! In addition to real-time capture, step recording is also possible, and you have complete control to edit and mix your tracks as you go and save songs as stereo audio files to an SDHC card.
Enhance your sounds with a wide range of simultaneous effects.
The FA series provides numerous options for polishing your sounds and sequencer tracks to studio-level perfection. Independent MFX engines are available for all 16 parts of a studio set, and with the unique TFX (total effects), you can process the entire output with dramatic effects such as DJ FX Looper, Isolator, and others. All the effects can be tweaked with the Sound Modify knobs to add real-time expression to your performances and productions.
Fast workflow and intuitive real-time control.
You can feel the speed of this new breed of instrument the moment you hit the power switch—unlike many workstations that can take a minute or more to boot, the FA series is ready to play in seconds. The panel is logically organized into dedicated sections, and the large color LCD presents a gorgeous look with inviting hi-res graphics for selecting tones, working with the sequencer, and adjusting various settings. And it’s a breeze to navigate through the large sound selection by category and assign your favorites for fast recall.
An instant-access performance sampler at your fingers.
The sampler in the FA series features fast, hands-on operation and sampling/playback via convenient SDHC cards. You can play audio samples directly from the 16 pads on the front panel, making it easy to expand your performances with loops, backing tracks, one-shots, vocal phrases, sound FX, and more. And thanks to SDHC flash memory, your samples load instantly, with no wait time at all.
Seamless DAW integration.
In addition to its impressive standalone performance, the FA series easily transitions into any DAW environment. With a press of the DAW Control button, you can instantly set up the keyboard to communicate with your software via USB.* Dedicated control maps for popular DAWs provide quick setup for operating transport functions and other parameters in your software. In addition, you can use the FA as a USB audio interface to record a variety sources directly into your DAW and monitor them through the stereo output and headphones jack. A free license for Ableton Live Lite is now included with every FA keyboard, enabling you to pair up your instrument with a powerful DAW right away.
| FEATURES |
- Pro performance keyboard with a diverse selection of high-quality sounds for live and studio playing
- Includes a wide range of ethnic sounds, plus a User Scale function for creating regional tunings
- Sample Import function allows users to import and play custom sounds from the keyboard
- Six Audio Pads for triggering audio files, loops, and sound effects via USB memory or built-in XPS-10 rhythms
- Powerful built-in effects—three MFX (each with 78 types) plus global reverb and chorus
- Intuitive user interface, designed for live performance
- Quick-access buttons for favorite sounds and split, layer, octave shift, and transpose functions
- Sound Modify section for real-time sound shaping and level control
- Arpeggio function with a large selection of adjustable parameters
- USB Computer port provides MIDI communication with popular music software
- Compact, durable design with lightweight body (4 kg) for easy transport
| KEYBOARD |
- Keyboard : 88 keys (Ivory Feel-G Keyboard with Escapement)
| SOUND GENERATOR SECTION |
- Maximum Polyphony : 128 voices (varies according to the sound generator load)
- Parts : 16 parts
- Tones : SuperNATURAL Acoustic / SuperNATURAL Synth / SuperNATURAL Drum Kit / PCM Synth / PCM Drum Kit
- Favorite : Yes
- Effects : Multi-Effects: 16 systems, 68 types (Vocoder can be used only on part 1.) / Part EQ: 16 systems / Drum Part COMP+EQ: 6 systems / Chorus: 3 types / Reverb: 6 types Master Compressor (This can be changed to Insert FX (78 types).) / Master EQ / Total Effects (TFX): 29 types / Mic Input Reverb: 8 types
| SEQUENCER |
- MIDI Tracks : 16
- File format : Original, SMF export/import supported, WAV export supported
| SAMPLER |
- Format : 16-bit linear, 44.1 kHz, WAV/AIFF/MP3 import supported
- Maximum Polyphony : 8
- Number of Samples : 16 Pads x 4 Banks (for each song)
| OTHERS |
- Rhythm Pattern : Yes
- Arpeggio : Yes
- Chord Memory : Yes
- Controllers : D-BEAM Controller / Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever / Assignable Switch x 2 (S1/S2) / Control Knob x 6 / Sample Pad / Tempo Knob
- Display : 5-inch Graphic Color LCD
- External Memory : SD Card (SDHC supported)
- Connectors : Headphones Jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type / MAIN Output Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4-inch TRS phone type / Sub Output Jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type / AUDIO INPUT Jacks
LINE: Stereo miniature phone type / GUITAR/MIC: 1/4-inch phone type / FOOT PEDAL Jacks (CTRL 1, CTRL 2, HOLD) / MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT) / USB FOR UPDATE Port / USB COMPUTER Port (USB Hi-Speed AUDIO/MIDI) / (Use a USB cable and a computer with a USB port that support USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.) / DC IN Jack - Power Supply : AC Adaptor
- Current draw : 1,300 mA
- Accessories : Quick Start / Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” / SD Card (installed in the product when shipped from the factory) / SD Card Protector (installed in the product when shipped from the factory) / AC Adaptor / Power Cord
- Options (sold separately) : Keyboard Stand (*1): KS-18Z, KS-12 / Pedal Switch: DP series / Expression Pedal: EV-5 / USB Flash Memory (*2) / Wireless USB Adapter: WNA1100-RL
| SIZE AND WEIGHT |
- Width : 1415 mm 55-3/4 inches
- Depth : 340 mm 13-7/16 inches
- Height : 142 mm 5-10/16 inches
- Weight : 16.5 kg 36 lbs. 7 oz.
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