FANTOM 8

Synthesizer Keyboard

Discontinued

The Need to Create

FANTOM is a new kind of creative hub made for rapid production and expressive performance. Inspiring onboard production tools and deep computer integration fuel an experience that feels intuitive, natural, and full of possibilities. The expandable sound engine delivers our best electronic and acoustic sounds, with the depth and control to combine and shape them in exciting new ways. And it’s built from premium materials, with a purposeful design and the finest keyboards we’ve ever made.

The Ultimate Creative Hub

At every turn, FANTOM fulfills the need to create. Its smooth, rapid workflow has no confusing modes, frustrating technical limits, or trade-offs with sound quality. FANTOM’s creative process reflects how today’s musicians work, with fluid composition tools, instantly recallable creative environments, and deep computer integration.

No Modes—Just Seamless Workflow

When the creative juices are flowing, there should be no barriers. With FANTOM, you won’t compromise your sound or suffer workarounds due to outdated technical limits. And forget worrying about what features work in which mode. FANTOM is always in full-on creative mode, and your workflow stays consistent, no matter what.

Make a Scene

When you’re ready to create, so is FANTOM—and all it takes is a single touch. Your sounds, patterns, and performance layouts are arranged into custom creative spaces called Scenes. A Scene can be an entire song, a section of a song, or a starting point with your favorite sounds laid out just how you like. Scenes can be chained together and changed instantly with no gaps or glitches.

Sonic Superpowers

FANTOM combines ZEN-Core synthesis, SuperNATURAL and V-Piano technologies, Virtual ToneWheel organs, multisampling, and software synth integration for unique sounds and intricate performance setups. There are dozens of effects for space and depth, plus an analog filter for extra warmth and grit. Backed by our core custom processors, control is smooth and precise with loads of polyphony and full patch remain.

Deep Sampling

With FANTOM, you can sample internal and external sources—or both simultaneously. Sample directly to the onboard pads for triggering, to the keyboard for instant pitched sounds, or create detailed multisamples with up to 352 samples per tone. You can even use samples as the basis of a ZEN-Core tone, taking custom sound design to a new level.

Sequencing

FANTOM is a complete musical composition platform that excels at fast creation and fluid arrangement. It features RGB pads, a classic TR-REC-style pattern sequencer, real-time recording with touchscreen piano-roll editing, and a grid for recording and launching clips.

High-Res, Hands-On Control

FANTOM has plenty of knobs and sliders for intuitive and immediate control, with high resolution for buttery-smooth sweeps and fine adjustments. There’s a dedicated synthesizer section with oscillator, filter, and envelope controls, along with numerous buttons and pads for triggering and sequencing.

Go Ahead—Express Yourself

There are many ways to play expressively on keyboards. Some players like levers, some like wheels, some prefer pedals, while others prefer aftertouch. With FANTOM, you can use any or all of them. You can even connect USB controllers to FANTOM’s three USB ports for enhanced expression.

Computer Expert

FANTOM doesn’t just work with computers—it fully integrates. It’s a high-quality 16x3 stereo audio interface and can control DAWs and plug-ins from its touchscreen. It can incorporate soft synths into Scenes and send parts composed on FANTOM directly to your DAW.

Versatile Connectivity

FANTOM’s powers grow exponentially when connected to other gear like computers or analog synthesizers. You can control software synthesizers directly from the touchscreen, drive modular and analog synthesizers from its dual CV/Gate outputs, and more.

FANTOM EX Upgrade for Original FANTOM Models

The FANTOM EX Upgrade on Roland Cloud is your path to outfit an original FANTOM 6/7/8 model with the complete EX feature set. This major upgrade package includes JUPITER-8, SH-101, JX-3P, and JUNO-106 ACB Expansions, n/zyme and JD-800 Model Expansions, two new grand pianos, and all EX enhancements.

Expand Your Creative Horizons

On Roland Cloud, you can find an ever-expanding selection of ZEN-Core Sound Packs and Wave Expansions to explore. There’s a diverse range of styles and new titles added each month, so you’ll always keep your music sounding fresh.

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)
VTW Organ (Only ZONE2)
SuperNATURAL Acoustic
SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano (Require adding EXSN01)
SuperNATURAL Electric Piano (Require adding EXSN02)
Various MODEL sound generators (Require adding EXM Series)

* ZEN-Core Tones and Model 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 and VTW 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 / 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, 44.1/48kHz, 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, 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 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) * 1024 Step value support
MIDI connectors (IN, OUT1, OUT2/THRU) * High-resolution velocity data output support
USB MEMORY Port
USB COMPUTER Port (AUDIO/ MIDI)

3 x External Device Port: 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 117–240V, 50/60Hz
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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