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Roland Fantom-8-EX, 88-Key Synthesizer Workstation Keyboard

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  • Multiple flagship Roland engines including ACB, ZEN-Core, V-Piano and SuperNATURAL
  • Over 7000 onboard sounds plus ACB and Model Expansions preinstalled
  • Full professional workflow with clip sequencing, TR-REC and advanced sampling
  • Large touchscreen and hands-on controls with pads, knobs and sliders
  • Premium 88-note hammer-action keybed with channel aftertouch
  • Brand new
  • 2 Year Warranty
  • Fast delivery
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Roland Music Workstation Synthesizer, Fantom-8-EX. 88 Hammer-Action Keys With Aftertouch, Colour Touchscreen & DAW Integration

Introducing FANTOM EX, the most potent creative keyboard on the planet. The latest chapter in the FANTOM legacy supercharges Roland’s premier synth platform with next-level capabilities, offering multiple advanced sound engines, enhanced composition and performance tools, and superior playability.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, a shipping surcharge will be applied at the checkout.

Equipped with 88 hammer-action keys, FANTOM 8 EX includes every feature from its acclaimed predecessor and so much more. Updated with our most sophisticated technologies, this robust platform brings you a complete creative ecosystem for professional sound design, sequencing, and performance.

Unlimited sound potential
The Fantom-8 EX boasts an impressive library of over 7000 sounds from Roland's extensive catalog, including exclusive ACB and ZEN-Core sound engines. This extensive range ensures musicians can explore a multitude of genres and styles. Whether crafting detailed soundscapes or performing live, users have access to a vast sonic universe with the included sound expansion titles such as JUPITER-8 and SH-101 ACB Expansions, ensuring creative possibilities are virtually endless.

Ease of integration
Designed for today's digital musician, the Fantom-8 EX syncs flawlessly with major DAW platforms like Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and more. This synthesizer serves as a central hub in any production setup, allowing for direct sound shaping and musical development. Its built-in audio/MIDI interface facilitates easy mixing of hardware and software instruments, making it an indispensable tool for modern music production environments.

Playability that inspires
The keyboard of the Fantom-8 EX is engineered for expressive performance. Equipped with a hammer-action keybed with aftertouch, each key responds to the subtlest nuances of play, providing tactile feedback that inspires. This level of precision and responsiveness is ideal for musicians who demand control and expressivity during performances and recordings.

Connect and expand
With its robust connectivity options, the Fantom- 7EX is prepared to handle any studio or stage setup. Dual CV/Gate outputs allow for easy integration with modular systems, while multiple outputs and XLR combo connectors offer flexibility for live performances. This connectivity ensures that the Fantom-8 EX can be the cornerstone of a highly versatile and dynamic music production environment.

  • Roland’s premier synthesizer platform with next-generation technologies
  • Advanced sound engines: ACB, ZEN-Core, V-Piano, SuperNATURAL, Virtual ToneWheel and more
  • Over 7000 onboard sounds from the historic Roland library
  • ACB Expansions: JUPITER-8, SH-101, JX-3P, JUNO-106
  • Model Expansions: n/zyme, JD-800, JUNO-106, JUPITER-8, JX-8P, SH-101
  • V-Piano engine with updated UI and German Concert Expansion preinstalled
  • SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion preinstalled
  • Virtual ToneWheel organs from Roland VK series
  • Massive effects library with Shimmer Reverb and Modulation Reverb
  • Enhanced Master FX with presets and updated Mastering Comp/EQ
  • 32-band stereo vocoder
  • Professional sequencing with clips, TR-REC, and piano roll
  • Advanced sampling with one-shot, keyboard assignment, and multisample support
  • Large colour touchscreen with hands-on knobs, sliders and buttons
  • 16 RGB pads for samples, clips and performance control
  • Comprehensive I/O: multi-channel audio, MIDI, dual CV/gate, USB
  • 16x3 audio/MIDI USB interface
  • Dedicated DAW control modes for Ableton, Logic, MainStage, Cubase and Studio One
  • ZEN-Core Sound Pack and Wave Expansion support via Roland Cloud
  • FANTOM EX Upgrade available for original FANTOM owners
  • Premium 88-note weighted keyboard with hammer action and channel aftertouch
Keyboard
  • 88 keys (PHA-50 wood & plastic hybrid with escapement
  • ebony/ivory feel
  • channel aftertouch)
Sound Generator
  • ZEN-Core
  • V-Piano Technology (ZONE1 only)
  • ACB (ZONE1 only)
  • VTW Organ (ZONE2 only)
  • SuperNATURAL Acoustic
  • SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano
  • SuperNATURAL Electric Piano
  • MODEL sound generators
Expansion
  • EXZ Series
  • EXSN Series
  • EXM Series
  • ACB Series (rewritable internal memory
  • loadable via Roland Cloud → USB flash drive)
Parts
  • 16 zones (internal + external)
Scenes
  • 128 scenes × 4 banks (import/export supported)
Tones
  • Over 7,000 tones
  • over 90 drum kits
Tone Remain
  • 16 zones (not applied to V-Piano, ACB, VTW)
Favourite
  • Rating system: 4 steps (0–3)
  • tone/scene search, rating, character
Effects
  • Multi-effects: 16 systems, 93 types
  • Part EQ: 16 systems
  • Drum Part COMP: 6 systems
  • Insertion FX: 2 systems, 90 types (serial/parallel)
  • TFX: 1 system, 90 types
  • Input MFX: 2 systems (parallel), 90 types
  • Chorus: 9 types
  • Reverb: 7 types
  • Master Compressor
  • Master EQ
  • Input Reverb: 7 types
  • Input EQ: 2 systems (parallel)
Analog Filter
  • Stereo
  • LPF1/LPF2/LPF3/HPF/BPF/Bypass
  • Drive
Vocoder
  • 13-band, 20-band, 32-band
  • mono/stereo
  • 10 presets
  • 20 user
Scene Chain
  • 16 scenes × 32 pages (512 total) per chain
  • 100 chain sets
  • 62 markers per chain
Sequencer
  • 16 MIDI tracks
  • 16 groups
  • 8 patterns per track
  • 64-measure pattern length
Recording Method
  • Realtime
  • step
  • TR-REC
Editing
  • Piano roll (touch edit/automation), microscope
Song
  • 1 per scene
  • SMF import/export supported (PAD sampler trigger data recordable)
Sampler (Keyboard Multisample)
  • 16/24-bit WAV/AIFF
  • 44.1/48 kHz
  • 8,000 samples
  • 128 multisamples
  • max single sample 2m44s
  • approx. 2 GB shared memory
  • import/export as ZEN-Core tone
Sampler (Pad Sampler)
  • 16-bit WAV/AIFF
  • 44.1/48 kHz
  • 16 pads × 4 banks
  • max 60 minutes (approx. 660 MB)
  • approx. 2 GB total inc. imports
Internal Storage for Files
  • 2 GB
Rhythm Pattern
  • Yes
Arpeggiator
  • Yes
Chord Memory
  • Yes
Motional Pad
  • Yes
Pad Modes
  • 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 (MX-1 compatible)
CV/Gate Control
  • 2 × CV/Gate or 3 × CV / 1 × Gate
Controllers
  • Pitch bend/mod lever
  • 2 assignable switches (S1/S2)
  • 8 control knobs
  • 8 sliders
  • USB audio slider
  • 2 wheels
  • 6 function knobs
  • 11 sound modify knobs (cutoff
  • resonance
  • attack
  • decay
  • sustain
  • release
  • amp
  • FX depth)
  • 4×4 pads
  • 1024-step resolution supported
Display
  • 7" wide VGA (800×480) colour touch LCD
  • wallpaper support
Headphones
  • Stereo 1/4"
Main Out
  • L/Mono, R (1/4")
  • L, R (XLR)
Sub Out
  • Sub Out 1 L/R (1/4")
  • Sub Out 2 L/R (1/4")
Analog Filter Out
  • 1/2 (1/4")
Mic/Line Inputs
  • 1, 2 (1/4"/XLR combo)
CV/Gate
  • 2 × CV Out
  • 2 × Gate Out
Foot Pedal
  • HOLD, CTRL1, CTRL2, CTRL3 (1024-step support)
MIDI
  • IN
  • OUT1
  • OUT2/THRU (high-resolution velocity output)
USB Memory
  • USB-A
USB Computer (Audio/MIDI)
  • USB-B
External Device Ports
  • 3 × USB-A (A-49 or A-PRO supported)
Audio Interface
  • Up to 24-bit/96 kHz
  • 16 stereo record
  • 3 stereo playback
External Memory
  • USB flash drive (not all models guaranteed)
Power Supply
  • AC 117–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
  • 50 W
Included Accessories
  • Owner’s manual
  • power cord
Options (Sold Separately)
  • KS-G8B
  • KS-11Z
  • KS-13
  • DP series
  • RPU-3
  • EV-5
  • USB flash drive
Width
  • 1,432 mm (56-7/16")
Depth
  • 439 mm (17-5/16")
Height
  • 153 mm (6-1/16")
Weight
  • 27.7 kg (61 lbs 2 oz)

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