FANTOM: the Next Generation

Since 2001, Roland's FANTOM workstations have been on the cutting edge of keyboard technology. Now is delighted to present to you the FANTOM-8, a new breed of keyboard workstation that will supercharge your music production and live performances. Equipped with inspiring production tools and deep computer integration, FANTOM-8 is your creative hub, designed to provide an intuitive, streamlined, and unconstrained music creation process. Its advanced, expandable 16-part multitimbral sound engine delivers Roland's premium acoustic and electronic sounds, along with the control to combine, morph, and sculpt them any way you want. The FANTOM's purposeful design is built into a roadworthy metal chassis with high-grade components and Roland's acclaimed 88-note, aftertouch-sensitive, PHA-50 progressive hammer-action keybed with escapement.

A formidable sonic arsenal

Fortified with an arsenal of inspiring, authentic electronic, acoustic, and hybrid sounds; the powerful, versatile, and expandable FANTOM sound engine draws on decades of industry-leading Roland technology, letting you combine various synthesis and sampling technologies along with FANTOM's onboard analog filter for new cutting-edge sounds and take advantage of new sound expansions and capabilities as they become available. FANTOM nails coveted instruments from Roland's vaunted legacy of genre-defining synths, while blazing new synthesis frontiers. At FANTOM's core are Roland's custom Behavior Modeling Chips, powering the instrument with smooth, precise control, massive polyphony, and full patch remain for seamless transitions.

Creativity without compromise

With no confusing modes, technical limitations, or sonic compromises to derail your creative process, FANTOM-8 fuels your creativity with its fast, fluid workflow. FANTOM’s creative process facilitates and enhances the way modern musicians work by providing intuitive compositional tools, instant-recall creative environments, and deep integration with your DAW. Forget about having to remember which features work in which mode — FANTOM is always in Creative mode.

Make the Scene

Whenever you enter your creative zone, FANTOM is ready with custom creative spaces called Scenes that contain your sounds, clips, patterns, and performance layouts — all triggerable with a single touch. A Scene can be a complete song, a segment of a song, or merely a starting point with your sounds arranged just the way you want them. You can chain Scenes together or swap them out instantly — with no glitches or gaps.

Updated classic pattern sequencer

FANTOM is a self-contained, 16-part multitimbral music composition platform designed for rapid creation and fluid arrangement. You can create patterns on FANTOM in a variety of ways, including step- and real-time polyphonic sequencing or the TR-REC pattern sequencer — ideal for rhythmic parts — as on Roland's iconic drum machines. The cornerstone of dance music is the step-sequencer, none more classic than the 16-step TR-REC found in drum machines like the TR-808, TR-909, and the TR-8S. FANTOM’s onboard TR-REC sequencer is completely updated with sub-steps for ratcheted parts, motion control for per-step automation, and support for chords.

FEATURES

• 16-part multitimbral music workstation keyboard
• 88-note, aftertouch-sensitive, PHA-50 progressive hammer-action keybed with escapement
• Fluid workflow no confusing modes, technical limitations, or sonic compromises
• Expandable ZEN-Core sound engine delivers authentic acoustic and electronic instruments
• Modern hybrid sounds combining PCM, virtual analog, and routable analog filter
• Roland's V-Piano technology for breathtaking realism and expression
• Polyphony: ZEN-Core: 256 notes; V-Piano Engine: unlimited
• Scenes contain parameters for all 16 layers, plus patterns and effects
• Deep integration with your DAW and plug-ins
• Onboard 16x3 stereo audio interface
• 2 XLR-1/4" combo mic/line/instrument inputs
• Clip-based multitrack sequencing with pattern recording and triggering
• Updated TR-REC sequencer inspired by classic Roland drum machines
• High-resolution controls with dedicated synth control section
• Massive DSP for robust polyphony and seamless patch transitions
• LCD touchscreen
• 128 LFOs
• Onboard FX engine
• Balanced XLR main outputs; 6 x 1/4" 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:Keyboard Workstation
• Sound Engine:ZEN-Core, V-Piano Technology
• Analog/Digital:Analog
• Number of Keys:88
• Type of Keys:PHA-50 keyboard with Escapement
• Aftertouch:Yes
• Other Controllers:Pitchbend, 2 x Mod wheels
• Pads:16 x Programmable Pads
• Polyphony:256 Notes (ZEN-Core), Unlimited (V-Piano)
• Presets:Over 3500 tones, Over 90 Drum kits
• Filter:Stereo Analog Filter: 3 x Lowpass, Highpass, Bandpass, Drive, Amp
• Effects Types:90 Multi-effects, 8 x Chorus, 6 x Reverb, 6 x Mic Reverb, Master EQ, Master Compressor
• Arpeggiator:Yes
• Sequencer:16-track
• Sampling:16-bit linear, 44.1/48kHz, WAV/AIFF
• Audio Recording:Realtime recording, Step recording, TR-REC
• Storage:USB flash drive
• Audio Inputs:2 x XLR-1/4" combo
• Audio Outputs:2 x XLR (main), 2 x 1/4" (R/L main), 4 x 1/4" (R/L subs), 2 x 1/4" (filtered)
• Headphones:1 x 1/4"
• USB:3 x Type A (external device), 1 x Type A (memory), 1 x Type B
• MIDI I/O:In/Out/Thru
• Pedal Inputs:1 x 1/4" (expression), 3 x 1/4" (control)
• Other I/O:4 x 1/8" (CV/gate)
• Power Source:Standard IEC AC cable
• Height:6.1"
• Width:56.3"
• Depth:17.3"
• Weight:61.1 lbs.
• Manufacturer Part Number:FANTOM-8