Roland FANTOM 8 EX Synthesizer Workstation (FANTOM8EX/ FANTOM-8 EX)

Since 2001, Roland's flagship FANTOM workstations have defined the cutting edge of keyboard technology. Now, Music Bliss is excited to present to you the FANTOM 8 EX, a next-generation synth workstation that will supercharge your music production and live performances. Equipped with inspiring production tools and deep computer integration, FANTOM 8 EX is your creative hub, designed to provide an intuitive, streamlined, and unconstrained music creation process. Roland's advanced ACB, ZEN-Core, V-Piano, and SuperNATURAL sound engines deliver a formidable arsenal of premium acoustic, electronic, and hybrid sounds, along with the control to combine, morph, and sculpt them any way you please. The FANTOM's purposeful design is built into a roadworthy metal chassis with high-grade components and Roland's acclaimed 88-note, aftertouch-sensitive, hammer-action keybed.

FEATURES

• Roland’s premier synthesizer series, updated and enhanced with the latest technologies
• 88-note, aftertouch-sensitive, hammer-action keybed
• Fluid workflow with no confusing modes, technical limitations, or sonic compromises
• Powerful and intuitive user interface designed for unimpeded creativity
• LCD dynamically adapts to support the task at hand
• Deep integration with your DAW and plug-ins
• Advanced sound engines: ACB, ZEN-Core, V-Piano, SuperNATURAL, Virtual ToneWheel, and more
• Expandable ZEN-Core sound engine delivers authentic acoustic, electronic and hybrid instruments
• Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology faithfully re-creates the richness and warmth of analog circuitry
• Over 7,000 onboard sounds from the renowned Roland library
• SH-101, JUPITER-8, and JX-3P ACB Expansions
• n/zyme, JD-800, JUNO-106, JUPITER-8, JX-8P, and SH-101 Model Expansions
• V-Piano engine with updated UI and preinstalled German Concert V-Piano Expansion 01
• SuperNATURAL piano engines and preinstalled SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion
• Virtual ToneWheel organs derived from the Roland VK series
• Modern hybrid sounds combining PCM, virtual analog, and routable analog filter
• Enormous effects library, including new studio-quality Shimmer Reverb and Modulation Reverb
• Master FX processor upgraded with ready-to-use presets
• Updated UI for Mastering Comp and Mastering EQ
• Stereo Vocoder with 32 bands
• Professional sequencing tools with clip-based workflow, TR-REC step sequencer, piano-roll editing, and more
• Updated TR-REC sequencer inspired by classic Roland drum machines
• Advanced sampling with one-shot playback, pitched keyboard assignment, and multi-sample support
• Large color touchscreen and ergonomic panel layout equipped with knobs, buttons, and faders
• 16 RGB pads for trigging sounds, samples, and clips
• Scenes contain parameters for all 16 layers, plus patterns and effects
• Clip-based multitrack sequencing with pattern recording and triggering
• High-resolution controls with dedicated synth control section
• Massive DSP for robust polyphony and seamless patch transitions
• Dedicated software control modes for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, MainStage, Cubase, and Studio One
• Expand your creative range with ZEN-Core Sound Packs and Wave Expansions on Roland Cloud
• FANTOM EX Upgrade available to original FANTOM owners on Roland Cloud
• Comprehensive connectivity with multichannel audio I/O, MIDI I/O, dual CV/gate outputs, USB, and more
• State-of-the-art 16x3 audio/MIDI USB audio interface
• 128 low-frequency oscillators
• 2 XLR-1/4-inch combo mic/line/instrument inputs
• Balanced XLR main outputs; 6 x 1/4-inch outs
• MIDI In/Out/Through
• USB-to-Host; USB-to-Device; 3 external device USB ports
• 2 sets of CV/Gate outputs
• 4 pedal jacks

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type:Synthesizer Keyboard Workstation
• Sound Engine:ZEN-Core, V-Piano, VTW Organ, SuperNATURAL
• Analog/Digital:Digital
• Number of Keys:88
• Type of Keys:Semi-weighted, Graded Hammer Action
• Aftertouch:Yes
• Other Controllers:Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, 2 x Assignable Switches, 25 x Knobs, 9 x Sliders, 2 x Wheels
• Pads:16 x Pads, 4 x Banks
• Polyphony:8 Notes
• Number of Presets:10 Factory Settings, 20 User Settings
• Presets:3500+ Tones, 90+ Drum Kits
• Filter:Analog: 3 x Lowpass, 1 x Highpass, 1 x Bandpass, 1 x Bypass
• Effects Types:9 x Chorus, 7 x Reverb, Master Compressor, Master EQ
• Arpeggiator:Yes
• Sequencer:16-track, 16 x Groups, 8 x Patterns (per track), 32 x Measures (per pattern)
• Sampling:Up to 24-bit/48kHz, WAV/AIFF, 8000 x Samples, 128 x Multisamples
• Audio Recording:Realtime, Step, TR-REC
• Memory:2GB Internal Storage
• Storage:USB Flash Drive
• Audio Inputs:2 x XLR-1/4" Combo (mic/line)
• Audio Outputs:2 x 1/4" TS (L/mono, R), 2 x XLR (L, R), 4 x 1/4" TS (sub 1,2), 2 x 1/4" TS (analog filter)
• Headphones:1 x 1/4" TRS
• USB:1 x Type B (audio, MIDI), 1 x Type A (memory), 3 x Type As (external device)
• MIDI I/O:IN, OUT, OUT/THRU, USB
• Pedal Inputs:1 x 1/4" (hold), 3 x 1/4" (control)
• Other I/O:2 x CV Out, 2 x Gate Out
• Power Source:Standard IEC AC Input
• Height:6.02"
• Width:56.37"
• Depth:17.28"
• Weight:66.12 lbs