Roland Fantom-8 EX

Roland Fantom-8 EX Product Details

Description

Roland Fantom-8 EX - The ultimate creative keyboard for musicians and producers

The Roland Fantom-8 EX is the world's most powerful creative keyboard, setting new standards in music production, sound design and live performance. As the latest model in the renowned Fantom series, the Fantom-8 EX combines multiple sound engines, advanced composition and performance tools and outstanding playability. With 88 weighted hammer action keys and state-of-the-art technology, this workstation keyboard offers a comprehensive creative ecosystem for demanding musicians.

Roland - a pioneer in music technology

Roland is a world leader in the development of innovative musical instruments. For decades, the company has been shaping the music industry with revolutionary synthesizers, digital pianos, drum machines and workstations. The Fantom series stands for the highest quality and versatility and is appreciated by professional musicians, composers and live performers alike. The Fantom-8 EX is the logical further development of this series and offers an even more powerful platform for creative musicians.

Technical details of the Roland Fantom-8 EX

The Fantom-8 EX is a professional synthesizer keyboard with a multitude of advanced functions. The combination of multiple sound engines, a modern sequencing system and a comprehensive effects library makes it one of the most versatile workstations on the market.

Outstanding features include the powerful ZEN-Core Engine, ACB (Analog Circuit Behavior), V-Piano and SuperNATURAL, which provide an immense variety of sounds. With over 7,000 integrated sounds, including classics such as JUPITER-8, SH-101, JX-3P and JUNO-106, the Fantom-8 EX offers a huge range of creative possibilities.

The high-quality hammer action keyboard with 88 weighted keys provides an authentic playing feel and supports channel aftertouch. This enables expressive playing techniques and even better control of the sounds.

For modern music production, the Fantom-8 EX offers a clip-based sequencing system, a TR-REC step sequencer, a piano roll editor and a flexible sampling system. The extensive effects section includes the new Shimmer Reverb and a Master FX processor with professional presets.

Why you should buy the Roland Fantom-8 EX

The Roland Fantom-8 EX is more than just a keyboard - it's a complete creative center for musicians and producers. Its advanced sound engines, high-quality keyboard and comprehensive production tools make it perfect for studio recording, live performance and creative sound design.

The numerous connectivity options, including MIDI I/O, CV/Gate outputs, a 16x3 USB audio/MIDI interface and control for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, MainStage, Cubase and Studio One, make the Fantom-8 EX an indispensable tool in any professional production environment.

With its powerful hardware and the ability to expand it with ZEN-Core Sound Packs and Wave Expansions from the Roland Cloud, the Fantom-8 EX is a future-proof investment for any musician.

Features:

• 88-key PHA-50 hammer-action keyboard (wood/plastic composite structure) with aftertouch
• ZEN-Core Sound Engine with 256 voices and pre-installed JD-800 Model Expansion
• V-Piano Engine with new expansions such as German Concert V-Piano
• SuperNATURAL Sound Engine with SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3
• ACB Sound Engine with pre-installed JUPITER-8 and SH-101 Model Expansion
• n/zyme Sound Engine with more than 3,500 preset sounds and over 90 drum kits
• Multisampling with up to 352 samples per tone
• Memory for 128 scenes (x4 banks)
• 16 parts, up to 4 sound layers each
• Advanced effects: EQ, multi-effects, 2 insert effects, 6 drum part compressors, master compressor, master EQ
• 90 different effect types including shimmer reverb and modulation reverb
• Stereo 32-band vocoder
• 8-voice pad sampler (16 pads x 4 banks)
• Stereo analog filter (low-pass, band-pass, high-pass) with drive stage
• 16-track sequencer with real-time and step recording
• Rhythm pattern, arpeggiator and chord memory function
• 7" color touchscreen for intuitive operation
• 8 encoders and 8 faders with LED status indicators
• ZEN-Core tone import and export
• Roland Cloud Manager and AIRA Link support
• CV/gate outputs for the integration of analog synthesizers
• USB audio interface, 24 bit / 48 kHz (6 inputs, 32 outputs)
• Compatible with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, MainStage, Cubase and Studio One
• Connection of Roland AIRA and Boutique devices via USB
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 1432 x 439 x 153 mm
• Weight: 27.7 kg

Connections:

• Main Out: XLR and 6.3 mm jack
• 4 x Sub Out: 6.3 mm jack
• Headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
• 4 inputs for pedals and footswitches: 6.3 mm jack
• MIDI In / Out 1 / Out2 (Thru)
• 2 x mic/line inputs (XLR/TRS combo socket, 48 V phantom power)
• 3 x external device: USB-A
• USB-B port for computer connection
• USB-A port for storage media