Roland has announced the new flagship synth series in the FANTOM range, bringing physical instruments to the FANTOM EX upgrade for existing users announced last year.
Each FANTOM EX model provides the most expansive collection of premium sound engines available in a hardware instrument. Roland’s ACB, ZEN-Core, V-Piano, SuperNATURAL, and Virtual ToneWheel technologies spark inspiration at every turn, providing expressive and inspiring sounds for every musical style.
With FANTOM EX, users can compose and perform with over 7000 genre-defining Roland sounds and go further with premium sound content on Roland Cloud. Eleven sound expansion titles come as standard, including JUPITER-8, SH-101, and JX-3P ACB Expansions; n/zyme, JD-800, JUNO-106, JUPITER-8, JX-8P, and SH-101 Model Expansions; the German Concert V-Piano Expansion 01; and the SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion.
The powerful custom processors in FANTOM EX provide smooth and precise operation with plenty of overhead, enabling loads of polyphony and full patch remain for seamless transitions. There are dozens of simultaneous effects, including new studio-grade reverbs and updated Master FX for shaping the overall sound. A characterful analog filter is also available, perfect for infusing tones with extra warmth and grit.
Feature Highlights
- 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, SuperNATURAL, 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 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
- 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 more
- 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
- Comprehensive connectivity with multi-channel audio I/O, MIDI I/O, dual CV/gate outputs, USB, and more
- 16×3 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
- Keyboard:
- FANTOM 6 EX: Premium 61-note keyboard with synth action and channel aftertouch
- FANTOM 7 EX: Premium 76-note keyboard with synth action and channel aftertouch
- FANTOM 8 EX: Premium 88-note weighted keyboard with hammer action and channel aftertouch
Specifications
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 Systems, 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: 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.
Sample – 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 manipulation it.
Sampler – Internal Storgae space for files
Size: 2 GB
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 *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
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
Size/Weight
FANTOM 6 EX
Width: 1,084 mm / 42-11/16 inches
Depth: 403 mm / 15-7/8 inches
Height: 106 mm /4-3/16 inches
Weight: 15.3 kg / 33 lbs 12 oz
FANTOM 7 EX
Width: 1,296 mm / 51-1/16 inches
Depth: 403 mm / 15-7/8 inches
Height: 106 mm / 4-3/16 inches
Weight: 17.7 kg / 39 lbs 1 oz
FANTOM 8 EX
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
