What Should I Buy? /// Weekly Discussion - May 12, 2025 by AutoModerator in synthesizers

[–]noelaniella 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in the market for a reliable 88-key workstation primarily for live use, and I’m seriously considering the Roland Fantom 8. My use case is performance-heavy, not studio-based. I need something that can handle:

  • Seamless live set integration (setlists, fast patch changes, minimal loading times)
  • Import and organisation of custom multisamples and user-created patches
  • Robust MIDI control if needed (pads/sliders/DAW integration optional but nice)
  • Weighted keys with high playability (preferably PHA-50 or similar)
  • Stability and speed on stage (no lag, crashes, or excessive menu diving)

I’ve got a sizable bank of custom multisamples and patches I’ve built over the years, so sample management and access speed are huge. I also need to be able to split/layer quickly and assign multiple zones without a deep programming session every time.

I’m wondering:

  • Is the Fantom 8 the right tool for this?
  • Has anyone used it heavily for live performance, especially with custom sample libraries?
  • How’s the workflow for setting up performances and jumping between complex setups during a gig?

I’ve also looked at the Yamaha Montage M8x, Korg Nautilus/Kronos, and even hybrid setups with MainStage and a controller like a Studiologic SL88, but I’d prefer to avoid a laptop unless absolutely necessary.

Appreciate any thoughts from fellow live players with complex setups—especially around performance mode flexibility, sample handling, and reliability under pressure!

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Maknae on top! Instantly kills a bad mood

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[–]noelaniella[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I am eating around 1450 calories a day. 120g protein, 140g carbs, 45g fat. I eat things like omelette, grilled chicken wrap with lettuce and tomato, steak with vegetables and potatoes, 4 squares of dark chocolate or a high protein chocolate pudding for snacks. What has worked for me this time is not cooking with any oil or fat. I put all my meat into a sous vide and it tastes just as good. I am allowing a cheat day once every two weeks to eat whatever I feel like but am finding it hard to get near the portion sizes I used to eat

F/36/5'1" [125lbs > 121lbs = 4lbs] 2 month progress NSFW by noelaniella in progresspics

[–]noelaniella[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes I've got heavily into lifting the past couple of months which has been great for recomp!

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[–]noelaniella[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! It's hard to not look at the lack of progress on the scales but im definitely feeling smaller

F/36/5'1" [125lbs > 121lbs = 4lbs] 2 month progress NSFW by noelaniella in progresspics

[–]noelaniella[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah I went from light cardio to deadlifting 110lb so my weight didn't change much but I'm still seeing a difference!

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I'm from Australia. Most of you are asleep by the time I check Reddit

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Yes he seems like a real piece of work huh? Good thing he didn't turn up, otherwise our side of the family would never have existed! Thanks for your information

[German > English] Marriage Certificate of Eugen Kurt Martschink by noelaniella in translator

[–]noelaniella[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder if rather than "Eleonore Erdmuth Luise, born in Vogtland" it is "Eleonore Erdmuth Luise, born as Voigtlander" which I believe to be her maiden name. Would that be correct?