FANTOM 8 EXSynthesizer Keyboard

Explore the FANTOM EX Series
FANTOM 8 EX

FANTOM amplified.

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 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.

Learn more about the sounds and features of the FANTOM EX series.

Standard Features Watch the Video

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Explore the FANTOM EX Series
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 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
1,432 mm
56-7/16 inches
Depth
439 mm
17-5/16 inches
Height
153 mm
6-1/16 inches
Weight
27.7 kg
61 lbs 2 oz

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