Roland Fantom-8-EX Synthesizer Keyboard

Upgrade your musical journey with the Roland Fantom-8 EX 88-Key Synthesizer Keyboard, meticulously crafted for the discerning professional musician and producer. Engineered to deliver a seamless fusion of innovation and performance, this next-generation synthesizer showcases Roland's cutting-edge Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) and state-of-the-art sound engine technologies, providing an unparalleled sonic canvas for your creative endeavours.

Key Features:

• Unlimited Sound Potential - Explore over 7000 sounds from Roland's extensive catalog, including exclusive ACB and ZEN-Core sound engines. Access a vast sonic universe with included sound expansion titles such as JUPITER-8 and SH-101 ACB Expansions, offering endless creative possibilities for crafting detailed soundscapes or performing live.
• Ease of Integration - Seamlessly sync with major DAW platforms like Ableton Live and Logic Pro, serving as a central hub in any production setup for direct sound shaping and musical development. The built-in audio/MIDI interface facilitates easy mixing of hardware and software instruments, making it indispensable in modern music production environments.
• Playability that Inspires - Experience expressive performance with the premium-quality hammer-action keybed featuring aftertouch. Each key responds to the subtlest nuances of play, providing tactile feedback that inspires musicians demanding control and expressivity during performances and recordings.
• Connect and Expand - Handle any studio or stage setup with robust connectivity options. Dual CV/Gate outputs allow for easy integration with modular systems, while multiple outputs and XLR combo connectors offer flexibility for live performances. The Fantom-8 EX can be the cornerstone of a highly versatile and dynamic music production environment, ensuring seamless integration and limitless creative potential.

Roland Fantom-8-EX Synthesizer Keyboard Specifications:

• Keyboard: 88 Keys (hammer-action keyboard and 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
• Expansion: EXZ Series, EXSN Series, EXM Series, ACB Series
• Parts: 16 Zones (Internal + External)
• Scenes: 128 Scenes x 4 Bank
• 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
• 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).
• 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).
• Internal Storage space for files: Size: 2 GB
• Other Features: 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, Assignable Switch x 2 (S1/S2), Control knob x 8, Slider x 8, USB Audio slider, Wheel x 2, Function knob x 6, Sound Modified knob x 11
• Display: Graphic Type, 7", Wide VGA (800 x 480 dots), backlit LCD (Colour/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), MIDI connectors (IN, OUT1, OUT2/THRU), USB MEMORY Port(USB A), USB COMPUTER Port (AUDIO/MIDI)(USB B), 3 x External Device Port(USB A)
• 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
• Weight: 27.7 kg
• Accessories: Owner's manual, Power Cord
• Options (sold separately): Keyboard Stand: KS-11Z, KS-13, Pedal Switch: DP series, RPU-3, Expression Pedal: EV-5, USB Flash drive