Roland FANTOM 8 EX Synthesizer Keyboard

Features

Roland’s premier synthesizer series, updated and enhanced with the latest technologies
Powerful and intuitive user interface designed for free-flowing creativity
Compose and perform with Roland’s most advanced sound engines: ACB, ZEN-Core, V-Piano, SuperNATURAL, Virtual ToneWheel, and more
Over 7000 onboard sounds from the historic Roland library
JUPITER-8, SH-101, JX-3P, and JUNO-106 ACB Expansions
n/zyme, JD-800, JUNO-106, JUPITER-8, JX-8P, and SH-101 Model Expansions
V-Piano engine with updated UI and preinstalled German Concert V-Piano Expansion 01
SuperNATURAL piano engines and preinstalled SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion
Virtual ToneWheel organs derived from the Roland VK series
Massive effects library, including new studio-grade Shimmer Reverb and Modulation Reverb
Master FX processor enhanced with ready-to-use presets and updated UI for Mastering Comp and Mastering EQ
Stereo vocoder with 32 bands
Professional sequencing tools with clip-based workflow, TR-REC step sequencer, piano-roll editing, and more
Advanced sampling with one-shot playback, pitched keyboard assignment, and multisample support
Large color touchscreen and ergonomic panel layout loaded with knobs, buttons, and sliders
16 RGB pads for trigging sounds, samples, and clips
Comprehensive connectivity with multi-channel audio I/O, MIDI I/O, dual CV/gate outputs, USB, and more
16×3 audio/MIDI USB interface
Dedicated software control modes for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, MainStage, Cubase, and Studio One
Expand your creative range with ZEN-Core Sound Packs and Wave Expansions on Roland Cloud
FANTOM EX Upgrade available to original FANTOM owners on Roland Cloud
Premium 88-key weighted keyboard with hammer action and channel aftertouch

Specifications

Keyboard

76 Keys (semi-weighted keyboard and channel aftertouch)

Sound Generator

ZEN-Core V-Piano Technology (Only ZONE1)
ACB (Only ZONE1)
VTW Organ (Only ZONE2)
SuperNATURAL Acoustic
SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano
SuperNATURAL Electric Piano
Various MODEL sound generators* ZEN-Core Tones and Model Tones can import and export.

Expansion

EXZ Series
EXSN Series
EXM Series
ACB Series* The expansion are rewritable internal sound generator memory.
You can download data from the Roland Cloud and write it via a USB flash drive into the FANTOM’s internal memory.

Parts

16 Zones (Internal + External)

Scenes

128 Scenes x 4 Bank

* The Scenes can import and export.

Tones

Over 7,000 Tones
Over 90 Drum kits

Tone Remain

16 zones

* Tone Remain does not apply to V-Piano, ACB and VTW sounds.

Favorite

Rating System: 4 Steps (0–3)

Tone Search / Scene Search

Rating, Character

Effects

Multi-Effects: 16 systems, 93 types
Part EQ: 16 systems
Drum Part COMP: 6 systems
Insertion Effect: 2 Systems, 90 Types (Serial, parallel connection selectable)
TFX: 1 System, 90 Types
Input MFX: 2 Systems (in Parallel), 90 TypesChorus: 9 types
Reverb: 7 types
Master Compressor
Master EQ
Input Reverb: 7 types
Input EQ: 2 Systems (in Parallel)

Analog Filter

STEREO
Type: LPF1/LPF2/LPF3/HPF/BPF/Bypass
Drive
Amp

Vocoder

Band: 13, 20, 32
Type: Mono, Stereo
Preset Setting: 10
User Setting: 20

Scene Chain

Chain: 16 Scenes x 32 Pages (Total 512 Scenes) per 1 Chain set
Set: 100
Marker: 62 (0–9, A–Z, a–z) per 1 Chain Set

Sequencer

MIDI Tracks

Group

Pattern

8 (per each Track)

Pattern Length

64 measures

Recording Method

Realtime recording, Step recording, TR-REC

Editing Method

Piano roll edit (Touch Edit / Automation support), Microscope

Song

1 (per Scene)

File format

Original, SMF export/import supported

* PAD Sampler trigger data can be recorded.

Sampler – Keyboard Multisample

Format

16/24-bit linear, 44.1/48 kHz, WAV/AIFF

Number of Samples

8,000

Number of Multisamples

128

Sampling Time

The maximum is 2 minutes 44 second (1 Sample).

* A total of approximately 2 GB (Share with Expansion titles)
* Keyboard Multisample can import and export as ZEN-Core Tone.

Sample – PAD Sampler

Format

16-bit linear, 44.1/48 kHz, WAV/AIFF import supported

Maximum Polyphony

Number of Samples

16 Pads x 4 Banks

Sampling Time

The maximum is 60 minutes (the equivalent of approximately 660 MB).

* A total of approximately 2 GB (including imported WAV files)
When you use the PAD samples as KBD Wave, then you have to manipulation it.

Sampler – Internal Storgae space for files

Size

2 GB

OTHER

Rhythm Pattern

Yes

Arpeggiator

Yes

Chord Memory

Yes

Motional Pad

Yes

PAD Mode

Sample Pad, Note Pad, Partial Sw/Sel, DAW Control, Zone Mute, Zone Solo, Kbd Sw Group, Rhythm Pattern, Pattern, Variation Play, Group Play

AIRA LINK

Yes

* When connect to MX-1

CV/Gate Control

2 x CV/Gate or 3 x CV/1 x Gate

Controllers

Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever *1
Assignable Switch x 2 (S1/S2)
Control knob x 8
Slider x 8
USB Audio slider
Wheel x 2 *1
Function knob x 6
Sound Modified knob x 11 *1
4 x 4 Pad*1: 1024 step editing support
Sound Modified knob can be use with Cutoff, Resonance, Attack , Decay , Sustain , Release , Amp , FX Depth.

Display

Graphic Type, 7″, Wide VGA (800 x 480 dots), backlite LCD (Color/Touch screen, Wallpaper support)

Connectors

Headphones jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
MAIN OUT jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4-inch phone type)
MAIN OUT jacks (L, R) (XLR type)
SUB OUT1 jacks (L, R) (1/4-inch phone type)
SUB OUT2 jacks (L, R) (1/4-inch phone type)
ANALOG FILTER OUT jacks (1,2) (1/4-inch phone type)
Mic/Line Input jacks: (1,2) (1/4 inch phone type/XLR type)
2 x CV OUT, 2 x GATE OUT
FOOT PEDAL jacks (HOLD, CTRL1, CTRL2, CTRL3) * 1024 Step value support
MIDI connectors (IN, OUT1, OUT2/THRU) * High-resolution velocity data output support
USB MEMORY Port(USB A)
USB COMPUTER Port (AUDIO/MIDI)(USB B)
3 x External Device Port(USB A):Roland A-49 or an A-PRO series MIDI Controller can be connected. * Operation is not guaranteed if a generic MIDI device is connected.

Audio Interface

Max 24 bit/96 KHz
Record 16 Stereo Channel
Playback 3 Stereo Channel

External Memory

USB Flash drive (sold separately)

Power Supply

AC 117-240 V 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption

50 W

Accessories

Owner’s manual
Power Cord

Options (sold separately)

Keyboard Stand: KS-G8B, KS-11Z, KS-13
Pedal Switch: DP series, RPU-3
Expression Pedal: EV-5
USB Flash drive (*)* Use a commercially available USB flash drive. However, we cannot guarantee that all commercially available USB flash drives will work.

Size and Weight

Width

1,296 mm
51-1/16 inches

Depth

403 mm
15-7/8 inches

Height

106 mm
4-3/16 inches

Weight

17.7 kg
39 lbs 1 oz

Equipped with 88 hammer-action keys, FANTOM 8 EX includes every feature from its acclaimed predecessor and so much more. Updated with our most sophisticated technologies, this robust platform brings you a complete creative ecosystem for professional sound design, sequencing, and performance.

The ultimate creative hub evolves.

FANTOM EX includes every feature from its acclaimed predecessor and so much more. Updated with our most sophisticated technologies, this robust platform brings you a complete creative ecosystem for professional sound design, sequencing, and performance.

Start your engines.

FANTOM EX includes the most expansive collection of premium sound engines available in a hardware instrument. ACB, ZEN-Core, V-Piano, SuperNATURAL, and other Roland technologies spark inspiration at every turn, providing expressive and inspiring sounds for every musical style.

Everything at once.

FANTOM EX delivers the power you need on demand, so you’ll never have to compromise your musical vision. Core custom processors provide smooth and precise operation with plenty of overhead, enabling loads of polyphony and full patch remain for seamless transitions. There are dozens of simultaneous effects, including new studio-grade reverbs and updated Master FX for shaping the overall sound. A characterful analog filter is also available, perfect for infusing tones with extra warmth and grit.

Complete control.

Shape sounds instantly and compose effortlessly with the friendly, ergonomic panel filled with buttons, knobs, and sliders. Immerse yourself in a gorgeous color touchscreen that dynamically changes to support the task at hand. And personalize the look by importing custom images for the screensaver and startup view.

New dimensions in sound.

FANTOM EX puts a colossal library of genre-defining Roland sounds at your fingertips. Create, compose, and perform with over 7000 onboard tones and a deep array of powerful synthesis tools.

Analog Circuit Behaviour

oland’s Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology brings an authentic analog sound experience to life in the digital realm, faithfully recreating analog circuitry and all their interactive behaviors at a component level. FANTOM EX features four ACB instruments with the latest advancements, including Circuit Mod and Condition functions for dialing in varying degrees of vintage character.

The power of ZEN-Core.

The flexible and expandable ZEN-Core Synthesis System leverages decades of Roland R&D to deliver a diverse array of electronic, acoustic, and hybrid sounds. Develop nuanced and expressive tones with up to four partials, each with an independent oscillator, filter, amplifier, dual LFOs, and effects. And use up to 16 tones in a Scene to build complex splits, layers, and sequenced parts.