ROLAND FANTOM-8EX | 88-note Workstation Synthesizer

FANTOM 8 EX

Synthesizer Keyboard

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.

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

• Roland’s premier synthesizer series, updated and enhanced with the latest technologies 
• Powerful and intuitive user interface designed for free - flowing creativity 
• Compose and perform with Roland’s most advanced sound engines: ACB, ZEN-Core, V-Piano, Supe rNATURAL, Virtual ToneWheel, and more 
• Over 7000 onboard sounds from the historic Roland library 
• JUPITER-8, SH-101, 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 preinsta lled 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 
• Massive effects library, including new studio-grade Shimmer Reverb and Modulation Reverb 
• Master FX processor enhanced with ready-to-use presets and 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 m ore 
• Advanced sampling with one - shot playback, pitched keyboard assignment, and multisample support 
• Large color touchscreen and ergonomic panel layout loaded with knobs, buttons, and sliders
• 16 RGB pads for trigging sounds, samples, and clips 
• Comprehensiv e connectivity with multi - channel audio I/O, MIDI I/O, dual CV/gate outputs, USB, and more 
• 16x3 audio/MIDI USB interface 
• 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 
• Premium 88-note keyboard with hammer action and channel aftertouch

FANTOM 8 EX Specifications

• Keyboard
  • 88 Keys (PHA-50 Wood and Plastic Hybrid Structure, with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel, channel aftertouch)
• Sound Generator
  • ZEN-Core
  • V-Piano Technology (Only ZONE1)
  • ACB (Only ZONE1)
  • VTW Organ (Only ZONE2)
  • SuperNATURAL Acoustic
  • SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano
  • SuperNATURAL Electric Piano
  • Various MODEL sound generators
  • * ZEN-Core Tones and Model Tones can import and export.
• Expansion
  • EXZ Series
  • EXSN Series
  • EXM Series
  • ACB 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 7,000 Tones
  • Over 90 Drum kits
• Tone Remain
  • 16 zones
  • * Tone Remain does not apply to V-Piano, ACB and VTW sounds. 
• Favorite
  • Rating System: 4 Steps (0--3)
• Tone Search / Scene Search
  • Rating, Character
• Effects
  • Multi - Effects: 16 systems, 93 types
  • Part EQ: 16 systems
  • Drum Part COMP: 6 systems
  • Insertion Effect: 2 Sy stems, 90 Types (Serial, parallel connection selectable)
  • 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
  • Group:16
  • Pattern: 8 (per each Track)
  • Pattern Length: 64 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, 44.1/48 kHz, WAV/AIFF
  • Number of Samples: 8,000
  • Number of Multisamples: 128
  • Sampling Time: T he 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. 
• PAD Sampler
  • Format: 16 - bit linear, 44.1/48 kHz, 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 (including imported WAV files)
  • When you use the PAD samples as KBD Wave, then you have to manipulate it. 
• Internal Storgae space for files
  • Size: 2 GB
• Rhythm Pattern 
• Arpeggiator 
• Chord Memory 
• Motional Pad 
• 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
  • * When connect to MX - 1 -
• CV/Gate Control
  • 2 x CV/Gate or 3 x CV/1 x Gate
• Controllers
  • Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever *1
  • Assignable Switch x 2 (S1/S2)
  • Control knob x 8
  • Slider x 8
  • USB Audio slider
  • Wheel x 2 *1
  • Function knob x 6
  • Sound Modified knob x 11 *1
  • 4 x 4 Pad
  • *1: 1024 step editing support Sound Modified knob can be use with Cutoff, Resonance, Attack , Decay , Sustain , Release , Amp , FX Depth.
• Display
  • Graphic Type, 7", Wide VGA ( 800 x 480 dots), backlite 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 FILTER OUT 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, 2 x 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 A)
  • USB COMPUTER Port (AUDIO/MIDI)(USB B)
  • 3 x External Device Port(USB 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 - 240 V 50/60 Hz 
• Power Consumption
  • 50 W
• Dimensions
  • 1,432 (W) x 439 (D) x 153 (H) mm
  • 56-7/16 (W) x 17-5/16 (D) x 6-1/16 (H) inches
• Weight
  • 27.7 kg
  • 61 lbs 2 oz
• 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 

Other FANTOM EX Models

Each FANTOM EX model includes the same internal features, panel layout, and connectivity. The only differences are the keyboard configuration, size, and weight.

• FANTOM 6 EX
  • The most compact FANTOM EX model comes equpped with 61 synth-action keys.
• FANTOM 7 EX
  • Extend your musical range with 76 synth-action keys