Roland FANTOM 8

FANTOM is a new kind of creative hub, made for rapid production and expressive performance. Inspiring onboard production tools and deep computer integration fuel an experience that feels intuitive, natural, and full of possibilities. The expandable sound engine delivers our best electronic and acoustic sounds, with the depth and control to combine and shape them in exciting new ways. And it’s built from premium materials, with a purposeful design, and the best 61-, 76-, and 88-note keyboards we’ve ever made.

Features

• Seamless workflow with no confusing modes
• Expandable sound engine delivers authentic electronic and acoustic sounds
• Fresh hybrid sounds combining modern PCM, virtual analog, and a routable analog filter
• V-Piano technology for stunning realism and expression
• Scenes contain settings for all 16 layers, plus effects and patterns
• Multitrack clip-based sequencing with instant pattern recording and triggering
• TR-REC sequencer as found on classic Roland drum machines
• High-resolution controls with dedicated synth control section
• Massive DSP power for plenty of polyphony and smooth sound transitions
• Deep integration with DAWs and softsynths and 16x3 stereo audio interface
• Acclaimed 88-note weighted keyboard with aftertouch

Specs

KEYBOARD

Keyboard88 Keys (PHA-50 Wood and Plastic Hybrid Structure, with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel, channel aftertouch)

SOUND GENERATOR

Sound GeneratorZEN-Core
V-Piano Technology
SuperNATURAL Acoustic

* ZEN-Core Tones can import and export.ExpansionEXZ Series
EXSN 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.Parts16 Zones (Internal + External)Scenes128 Scenes x 4 Bank

* The Scenes can import and export.TonesOver 3,500 Tones
Over 90 Drum kitsTone Remain16 parts (16 zones / 16 scenes).

* Tone Remain does not apply to V-Piano Technology sounds.FavoriteRating System: 4 Steps (0-3)Tone Search / Scene SearchRaiting, CharacterEffectsMulti-Effects: 16 systems, 90 types
Part EQ: 16 systems
Drum Part COMP: 6 systems
Insertion Effect: 2 System, 90 Type

Chorus: 8 types
Reverb: 6 types
Master Compressor
Master EQ
Mic Input Reverb: 6 typesAnalog FilterSTEREO
Type: LPF1/LPF2/LPF3/HPF/BPF/Bypass
Drive
AmpVocoderBand: 32
Type: Mono, Stereo
Preset Setting: 10
User Setting: 20Scene ChainChain: 16 Scenes x 32 Pages (Total 512 Scenes) per 1 Chain set
Set: 100SEQUENCERMIDI Tracks16 (Internal/External)Group16Pattern8 (per each Track)Pattern Length32 measuresRecording MethodRealtime recording, Step recording, TR-RECEditing MethodPiano roll edit (Touch Edit support)Song1 (per Scene)File formatOriginal, SMF export/import supported

* Sampler trigger data can be recorded.SAMPLERFormat16-bit linear, 44.1/48kHz, WAV/AIFF import supportedMaximum Polyphony8Number of Samples16 Pads x 4 BanksSampling TimeThe maximum is 60 minutes (the equivalent of approximately 660 MB).

* A total of approximately 2 GB can be saved (including imported WAV files)OTHERRhythm PatternYesArpeggiatorYesChord MemoryYesMotional PadYesPAD ModeSample Pad, Note Pad, Partial Sw/Sel, DAW Control, Zone Mute, Zone Solo, Kbd Sw Group, Rhythm Pattern, Pattern, Variation PlayAIRA LINKYes

* When connect to MX-1CV/Gate Control2 x CV/Gate or 3 x CV/1 x GateControllersPitch Bend/Modulation Lever (*)
Assignable Switch x 2 (S1/S2)
Control Knob x 8
Slider x 8
USB Audio Slider
Wheel x 2 (*)
Function Knob x 6
Sound Modified Knob x 11 (*)
4 x 4 Pad

* 1024 step editing support
It can be use with Cutoff, Resonance, Attack , Decay , Sustain , Release , Amp , FX Depth.DisplayGraphic Type, 7", Wide VGA (800 x 480 dots), backlit LCD (Color/Touch screen)ConnectorsHeadphones 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 OUTPUT 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, 2x GATE OUT
FOOT PEDAL JackS(HOLD, CTRL1,CTRL2,CTRL3) (*1)
MIDI connectors (IN, OUT1, OUT2/THRU) (*2)
USB MEMORY Port
USB COMPUTER Port (AUDIO: Max 24bit/96KHz 3 Sereo Output, 16 Stereo Input / MIDI:
3 Port support)
3 x External Device Port: A Roland A-49 or an A-PRO series MIDI Controller can be connected. (*3)

*1: 1024 Step value support
*2: High-resolution velocity data output support
*3: Operation is not guaranteed if a generic MIDI device is connected.External MemoryUSB Flash drive (sold separately)Power SupplyAC 117–240V, 50/60HzPower Consumption50 WAccessoriesOwner's manual
Power CordOptions (sold separately)Keyboard Stand: KS-10Z, KS-12
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 WEIGHTWidth1,432 mm
56-7/16 inchesDepth439 mm
17-5/16 inchesHeight153 mm
6-1/16 inchesWeight27.7 kg
61 lbs 2 oz