Roland Fantom-8

The Roland FANTOM-8 is the new creative center for effective productions and expressive performances. With its inspiring production tools and deep computer integration, the FANTOM enables an intuitive and multi-faceted playing and production experience that feels natural at all times. The expandable sound engine includes Roland's best electronic and acoustic sounds. What's more, all sounds can be comprehensively controlled and combined in ever new and exciting ways. In addition, the FANTOM's efficient design is based on high-quality materials and includes the best keyboards Roland has ever developed.

Authentic Roland synthesizers. Ready when you are

From rare and sought-after classics to the designs of tomorrow, the Model Expansions in the new V2.1 firmware give you unprecedented access to the historic and ever-evolving world of Roland synthesizers. Give your FANTOM the character of completely different instruments (e.g. SH-101, JP-8 or Juno-106), each with their own sonic personalities, functions and preset sounds. Split and layer multiple Model Expansions or mix them with V-Piano sounds, custom multisamples, or other ZEN Core sounds for unique sounds and textures.

Features:

• Synthesizer Workstation Keyboard
• Keyboard: 88 keys, PHA-50 wood/PVC hybrid texture Ebony/Ivory feel, aftertouch
• Sound Generator: ZEN-Core, V-Piano Technology
• Parts: 16 Zones (Internal + External)
• Scenes: 128 scenes x 4 banks
• Sounds: Over 3500 sounds, over 90 drum kits
• Firmware V2.1 offers every Fantom owner free model expansions of the famous instruments Jupiter-8, Juno-106, SH-101 and the JX-8P
• Effects: Multi-effects 16 (90 types) Part EQ 16, Drum Part Comp. 6, Insert 2 (90 types), Chorus 8 types, Reverb 6 types, Master Compressor, Master EQ, Mic In Reverb 6 types.
• Analog Filters: Stereo (types LPF1/LPF2/LPF3/HPF/BPF/Bypass), Drive, Amp
• Sequencer: MIDI tracks 16 (In/Ext,) groups 16, pattern 8 per track, pattern length 32, recording method (realtime, step, TR-Rec)
• Sampler: PAD Sampler, 16-bit linear, 44.1/48kHz, WAV/AIFF Import, Max. Polyphony 8, Number of Samples 16 Pads x 4 Banks
• Rhythm Pattern
• Arpeggiator
• Chord Memory
• Controller:
• Pitch Bend/Modulation
• Assignable Switches x 2 (S1/S2)
• Knobs x 8
• Slider x 8
• USB Audio Slider
• Wheels x 2
• Function knobs x 6
• Sound Editing Controls x 11
• 4 x 4 Pad
• Display: Graphic, 7", VGA (800 x 480), Backlit LCD color touch screen
• Connectors:
• Headphones: Stereo 6.35mm jack
• Main Out: L/Mono, R, 6.35mm jack
• Main Out: L/R XLR
• Sub Out 1: L/R 6.35mm jack
• Sub Out 2: L/R 6.35mm jack
• Analog Out: 1/2 6.35mm jack
• Mic/Lin In: 1/2 6.35mm jack/XLR
• 2 x CV Out, 2x GATE Out
• Pedals: Jacks (HOLD, CTRL1,CTRL2,CTRL3)
• MIDI: I/O/O2/T
• USB memory port
• USB computer port (audio/MIDI)
• 3 x USB external devices
• Dimensions WxDxH: 1432 x 439 x 153 mm
• Weight: 27,7 kg

Specs:

• Color: Black
• Number of Keys: 88
• Type of sound generation: digital
• USB-MIDI: USB and MIDI
• MIDI Inputs: 1 Port
• MIDI Outputs: 1 Port
• Line Outputs: 4
• Type: Synthesizer
• Theme: Keyboard Instruments

Instruction manual / Safety instructions:

• Manual (7.88 MB)

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