Roland Fantom 8 Synthesizer / Workstation 88-Key

• 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

Specifications

Keyboard

Keyboard

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

Sound Generator

Sound Generator

ZEN-Core
Various MODEL sound generators
V-Piano Technology
SuperNATURAL Acoustic

* ZEN-Core Tones can import and export.

Expansion

EXZ Series
EXSN Series
EXM 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 3,500 Tones
Over 90 Drum kits

Tone Remain

16 parts (16 zones / 16 scenes).

* Tone Remain does not apply to V-Piano Technology sounds.

Favorite

Rating System: 4 Steps (0-3)

Tone Search / Scene Search

Raiting, Character

Effects

Multi-Effects: 16 systems, 90 types
Part EQ: 16 systems
Drum Part COMP: 6 systems
Insertion Effect: 2 System, 90 Type
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 (Internal/External)

Group

16

Pattern

8 (per each Track)

Pattern Length

32 measures

Recording Method

Realtime recording, Step recording, TR-REC

Editing Method

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

Song

1 (per Scene)

File format

Original, SMF export/import supported

* Sampler trigger data can be recorded.

Sampler - Keyboard Multisample

Format

16/24-bit linear, 44.1/48kHz, 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.

Sampler - PAD Sampler

Format

16-bit linear, 44.1/48kHz, 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 can be saved (including imported WAV files)
* When you use the PAD samples as KBD Wave, then you have to manipulation it.

Sampler - Internal storage space for files

Size

2GB

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 (*)
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.

Display

Graphic Type, 7", Wide VGA (800 x 480 dots), backlit LCD (Color/Touch screen)

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 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 Memory

USB Flash drive (sold separately)

Power Supply

AC 117240V, 50/60Hz

Power Consumption

50 W

Accessories

Owner's manual
Power Cord