Introducing FANTOM EX, the most potent creative keyboard on the planet. The latest chapter in the FANTOM legacy supercharges Roland’s premier synth platform with next-level capabilities, offering multiple advanced sound engines, enhanced composition and performance tools, and superior playability.

Equipped with 61 synth-action keys, FANTOM 6 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.

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, and JX-3P 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

16x3 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 61-note keyboard with synth action and channel aftertouch

Specifications

Keyboard
Keyboard: 61 Keys (semi-weighted keyboard and channel aftertouch)

Sound Generator

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 Types

    Chorus: 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
    16
Group
    16
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
    8
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
    1,084 mm
    42-11/16 inches
Depth
    403 mm
    15-7/8 inches
Height
    106 mm
    4-3/16 inches
Weight
    15.3 kg
    33 lbs 12 oz