Roland Fantom-07
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Roland
Fantom-07
Product Info
Article Number:
539716
Brand:
Roland
Model:
Fantom-07
Category:
General Synthesizers
Price:
$1,747.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Fantom-07 is a seriously powerful and portable workstation, a great choice for gigging musicians, producers, and songwriters who need a wide palette of sounds and sequencing capabilities. While the action isn't for concert pianists, the ZEN-Core engine and built-in effects make it a fantastic creative hub. It's a solid middle-ground option, offering a lot of features at a premium-priced point.
Product Description
- Roland Fantom-07
- Synthesizer Keyboard
- 76 Lightly weighted velocity-sensitive keys
- Sound Engines: ZEN-Core
- SuperNATURAL Acoustic
- SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano
- SuperNATURAL Electric Piano
- VTW Organ (ZONE2 only)
- 256 Voices
- Expandable with Roland EXZ
- EXSN and EXM Expansions
- More than 3500 preset sounds and more than 90 drum kits
- Storage for 128 Scenes (x4 banks)
- 16 Parts
- each with up to 4 sound layers
- Effects: EQ and Multiefekt per part
- 2 insert effects
- 6 drum part compressors
- master compressor
- master EQ
- 90 different effect types
- Stereo 32-band vocoder
- 8-Voice pad sampler (16 pads x 4 banks) with max. 60 minutes sample time
- Sequencer: 16 MIDI tracks with real-time and step recording as well as TR drum programming
- Rhythm pattern
- arpeggiator and chord memory function
- 5.5" Colour touch screen
- 8 Encoders and 8 faders allow real-time control over sounds
- mixers and effects
- 32x4 USB audio interface (24 bit / 96 kHz)
- AIRA Link support (via Roland MX-1)
- Roland Cloud Manager support
- Native integration of Logic Pro
- MainStage and AbletonLive
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1218 x 323 x 95 mm
- Weight: 7.0 kg
- Incl. external power supply unit (PSB-5U
- 12V DC)
*Connections:*
- Main Out: 6.3 mm jack
- balanced
- 2x Sub Out: 6.3 mm jack
- Headphone output: 6.3 mm and 3.5 mm jack
- 3x Inputs for pedals and footswitches: 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI In / Out
- 1x Mic and 2x line inputs: 6.3 mm jack
- 2x USB-A port for external devices and storage media
- USB-B port for computer connection
PROS
- • ZEN-Core engine delivers impressively modern and versatile soundscapes.
- • SuperNATURAL pianos offer nuanced touch response and realistic acoustic character.
- • Extensive effects suite allows for deep sonic sculpting and creative processing.
- • Compact 76-key design balances playability with portability.
CONS
- • Lightly weighted keys lack the feel of fully weighted action for serious pianists.
- • ZEN-Core, while powerful, can be complex, with a steeper learning curve.
- • Limited physical controls necessitate frequent menu diving for parameter adjustments.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
76
Key Type
Lightly Weighted Velocity-Sensitive
Synthesis Type
ZEN-Core, SuperNATURAL Acoustic/Electric Piano, VTW Organ
Polyphony
256 Voices
Effects
EQ, Multiefx per part, 2 Inserts, Drum Compressors, Master Compressor, 90 Effect Types, Stereo Vocoder
Connections
Multiple MIDI ins/outs, USB, Audio Inputs/Outputs, Foot Pedal Inputs
Weight
18.3 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZEN-Core offers a more modern architecture with improved modulation capabilities and a broader range of sound design possibilities, but it requires more time to master.
Yes, it's a sweet spot; it's compact enough to transport easily but provides sufficient space for comfortable playing and chord voicings.
It’s definitely usable live, but the limited pad bank size requires careful planning; it’s better suited for textural pads and one-shots rather than complex sample manipulation on the fly.
