Roland Fantom 8 EX 88-Key Music Workstation Keyboard

Roland 8EX Overview

The Top-Tier Fantom EX Model with 88 Hammer-Action Keys

Built into a roadworthy metal chassis and providing a complete creative ecosystem and seamless workflow with next-level EX capabilities for discerning musicians and producers, the Roland Fantom 8 EX Music Workstation Keyboard is the ultimate creative hub for any studio or stage setup. Fantom 8 EX features an 88-key, hammer-action weighted keybed with escapement and ebony/ivory feel, and channel aftertouch. Compose, perform, and produce with over 7000 acoustic, electronic, and hybrid sounds from the historic Roland library, powered by Roland s most advanced sound engines: ACB, ZEN-Core, V-Piano, SuperNATURAL, and Virtual ToneWheel, along with a massive effects library.

The powerful and intuitive user interface with large color touchscreen and ergonomic panel layout is loaded with knobs, buttons, and sliders, making the synth easy to program. Unleash your musical performance with 16 RGB performance pads, pitch/mod lever, illuminated pitch and mod wheels, a mic input with onboard vocoder, instantly recallable setups, MIDI I/O, dual CV/gate outputs, and deep computer integration with USB MIDI and audio interface.

The EX Factor in Detail

• Exclusive JUPITER-8 ACB Expansion and SH-101 ACB Expansion with authentic sound and response, powered by Roland s Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB).
• German Concert V-Piano Expansion 01, previously only available for the RD-2000 stage piano.
• Newly developed SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion.
• JD-800 Model Expansion recreates the landmark Roland digital synth from 1991.
• n/zyme Model Expansion, a powerful modern synthesizer engine designed for the Fantom environment.
• New studio-grade Shimmer Reverb and Modulation Reverb effect types.
• New V-Piano graphical interface.
• Added DAW control profiles for Cubase and Studio One.
• Mastering EQ and Mastering Comp template functions and new graphical interfaces.

Composition Powerhouse

• Build arrangements in a flash with the clip-based workflow. Trigger sounds, clips, and patterns with the 16 RGB pads.
• Compose with the classic TR-REC-style step sequencer or capture sounds in real time.
• And fine-tune tracks with the large touchscreen and intuitive piano-roll editing.

World-Class Pianos

• The V-Piano and SuperNATURAL technologies in Fantom EX bring you deeply expressive pianos that sound and feel like the real thing.
• The German Concert V-Piano Expansion 01 developed for the RD-2000 comes preinstalled. Core SuperNATURAL acoustic and electric pianos are also included, along with the newly developed SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion.

Essential Organs

• Roland s Virtual ToneWheel engine faithfully emulates the sound-generating process of vintage organs with several tone wheel types, adjustable percussion, key click, leakage, and more.
• There s also a lush rotary effect with variable speed, brake control, and tube distortion characteristics. The touchscreen, sliders, knobs, and keyboard action are automatically configured to complete the authentic organ experience, providing hands-on control and classic quick-fire playability.

The Power of ZEN-Core

• Fantom EX comes with six preloaded Model Expansions driven by the versatile ZEN-Core system: JD-800, JUNO-106, JUPITER-8, JX-8P, SH-10, and n/zyme.
• Develop nuanced and expressive tones with up to four partials, each with an independent oscillator, filter, amplifier, dual LFOs, and effects. And, use up to 16 tones in a Scene to build complex splits, layers, and sequenced parts.

Sampling Workstation

• With Fantom EX, you can sample internal and external sources (or both at once).
• Sample directly to the onboard pads for quick triggering or to the keyboard for instant pitched sounds. Or create detailed multisamples with up to 352 samples per tone.
• You can even use samples as the basis of a ZEN-Core tone, taking custom sound design to a new level.

Deep DAW Integration

• Fantom EX flows effortlessly into any computer-based production setup.
• You have custom touchscreen control and dedicated modes for popular software platforms, including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, MainStage, Cubase, and Studio One.
• With the built-in 16x3 audio/MIDI USB interface, you can mix and layer soft synths with hardware sounds, send sequencer parts to computer tracks, route DAW sources through FANTOM EX effects, and much more.

A Universe of Roland Effects

• Newly developed Shimmer Reverb and Modulation Reverb algorithms offer sonic quality that rivals the finest standalone processors.
• There s also a dedicated Master FX processor with preset templates for fast results and refreshed graphical interfaces for the Mastering Comp and Mastering EQ sections.

Premium Keyboard Action

• Fantom EX comes equipped with a premium keyboard and aftertouch support.
• The Fantom 8 EX offers the ultimate weighted experience with 88 hammer-action keys.
• Precision-crafted with decades of Roland development knowledge, this inspiring keyboard delivers one of the most expressive playability available.

Massive Connectivity

• The loaded Fantom EX rear panel lets you interface with nearly anything. Connect mics and instruments via the XLR combo connectors, and route sounds to external destinations with eight individual 1/4" outputs.
• Work with MIDI gear and control software synthesizers directly from the touchscreen. And drive modular and analog synths from the dual CV/gate outputs.

Robust and Rugged

• Fantom EX is built using the high construction standards you expect with a flagship Roland instrument.
• From the sturdy metal chassis to top-grade components and connectors, this synth is ready to withstand the rigors of nightly gigging and global touring.

Roland Cloud Endless Inspiration

• On Roland Cloud, you can find an ever-expanding selection of ZEN-Core Sound Packs and Wave Expansions to explore.
• There s a diverse range of styles and new titles added each month, so you ll always keep your music sounding fresh.