Roland - 'FA-06' Music Workstation
Roland - 'FA-06' Music Workstation, 61 Velocity Sensitive Keys, Over 2000 Sounds, 16 Pads, 4 Banks
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Roland - 'FA-06'
Music Workstation
Less work, more playRoland’s FA series is completely new take on the music workstation, redesigned for effortless real-time power, ultra-fast workflow, and more versatility than ever. Each model in the series comes with a collection of sounds, studio-quality effects, and expressive real-time controls, you also get onboard sampling with zero load time for instant playback from 16 pads.
An integrated sequencer provides easy 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 comes with velocity-sensitive keyboards with synth action, and the FA-08, which features an 88-note keyboard with weighted action.
Music workstations are incredibly important for keyboardists used in a wide range of creative activities. Although, they sometimes can often be complicated and difficult to use to their full potential, slowing down the creative process. When designing the FA series, Roland have completely reimagined the music workstation to let your inspiration flow, allowing you to perform on stage and effortlessly develop musical ideas.
Amazing Features
• Over 2000 sounds of the Integra 7 including SuperNatural and PCM
• Sampling section based on Roland SP-404SX with 16 pads and 4 banks each
• 16 Independent multi-effect processors including Master EQ and Compressor
• Guitar/mic and line inputs for sampling and live effects
• 61 Velocity sensitive keys
Roland’s Very Best Sounds
A Massive CollectionWith over 2000 tones on board, inherited from Roland’s flagship pro sound module, the INTEGRA-7, the FA series features a huge range of high-quality sounds for almost any musical style.
All of the INTEGRA-7’s SuperNATURAL synth and XV-5080 PCM tones are built-in, plus an essential collection of expressive SuperNATURAL acoustic tones that include pianos, organs, bass, strings, and many others.
And with the addition of the Tone Remain function, you can switch sounds effortlessly with no notes or effect tails being unnaturally cut off.
Expand Your Collection of Sound
Free DownloadsThe FA sound engine is fully compatible with the huge, growing collection of INTEGRA-7 synth patches available as free downloads from Roland’s Axial sound library site. You can even expand the onboard sound set with free wave sound expansion collections, which you can also get at the Axial site.
Create Songs Without Interruption
Capture IdeasThe FA series’ easy to use 16-track sequencer has been made so you can capture your inspiration in the moment. You can instantly build a full arrangement with the instrument’s massive range of sounds.
With continuous recording in loop mode, you’re able to fill up all 16 tracks without ever stopping! Along with 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.
A Wide Range of Simultaneous Effects
Enhance Your SoundsThe FA series gives you several 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.
With the unique TFX (total effects), you can process the whole output with dramatic effects such as DJ FX Looper, Isolator, and others. All the effects can be edited with the Sound Modify controls to add real-time expression to your performances and productions.
Intuitive Real-Time Control
Fast WorkflowThis new breed of instrument the gives you unmatched speed the moment you hit the power button, unlike many workstations that can take a minute or more to boot, the FA series is ready to play almost instantly.
The panel is logically designed with dedicated sections, the large color LCD makes for a stunning look with inviting hi-res graphics for selecting tones, working with the sequencer, and adjusting several settings. Its incredibly easy to navigate through the large selection of sounds by category and assign your favorites for quick recall.
Instant-Access Performance
Everything Within ReachThe sampler in the FA series comes with fast, hands-on operation and sampling/playback using 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, without any waiting.
Enhanced Studio Sets
Master Rig ControlWith the FA series, a studio set stores 16 tones and the miltiple parameters associated with them, including level, pan, effects, and more. Master control functionality has now been added to studio sets, allowing you to use the FA as a master controller for a large studio or live rig.
You can save MIDI messages such as bank select, program change, volume, and many others. This info is sent out via MIDI when you select the studio set, so you can reconfigure the FA and multiple external devices with a single command.
Seamless DAW integration
Dedicated ControlAlong with 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 with quick setup for operating transport functions and other parameters in your software.
You can also use the FA as a USB audio interface to record a range 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 instantly. USB communication requires installation of the FA-series USB driver on your computer.
Roland FA-06 Music Workstation
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Keyboard | 61 keys (with velocity) |
|---|---|
| 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, GM2 compatible sounds are included Wave Expansion Slots: 2 Slots, The wave expansion slots are rewritable internal waveform memory. You can download data from the Axial sound library site and write it via a USB flash drive into the FA's internal wave memory (slot) 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 |
| Wave Expansion Slots | 2 slots The wave expansion slots are rewritable internal waveform memory. You can download data from the Axial sound library site and write it via a USB flash drive into the FA's internal wave memory (slot) |
| Sequencer | MIDI Tracks: 16 File format: Original, SMF export/import supported, WAV export supported, Sampler trigger data can be recorded |
| 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), Samples cannot be used as wave data for the sound engine |
| 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 |
| Dimensions | Width: 1008 mm Depth: 300 mm Height: 101 mm |
| Weight | 5.7 kg 12 lbs. 10 oz. |
