Roland Fantom-08
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Roland
Fantom-08
Product Info
Article Number:
539717
Brand:
Roland
Model:
Fantom-08
Category:
General Synthesizers
Price:
$1,923.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Fantom-08 is a seriously powerful and versatile workstation keyboard. It’s a great all-in-one solution for gigging musicians and producers who need realistic piano sounds alongside a huge range of modern synth textures, and its sequencing is top-notch. Ideal for those who want a robust performance instrument without needing a full studio setup.
Product Description
- Roland Fantom-08
- Synthesizer Keyboard
- 88-Key PHA-4 standard keyboard
- velocity sensitive
- 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): 1393 x 354 x 138 mm
- Weight: 14.8 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
- • PHA-4 keyboard offers excellent dynamic response and feel.
- • ZEN-Core engine provides a massive, modern sound palette.
- • SuperNATURAL pianos deliver incredibly realistic acoustic piano tones.
- • Flexible sequencing capabilities cater to complex song structures.
CONS
- • The 88-key format makes it less portable than smaller stage pianos.
- • ZEN-Core, while powerful, has a learning curve for some users.
- • Limited physical controls for deep sound editing compared to dedicated synths.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
88
Key Type
PHA-4 Standard, Velocity Sensitive
Synthesis Type
ZEN-Core, SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano, Electric Piano, Organ, Sampled
Polyphony
256 Voices
Effects
90 Effect Types, EQ, Compressor, Vocoder, Pad Sampler
Connections
Multiple MIDI In/Out, USB, Audio Outputs, Sustain Pedal Input
Weight
18.6 kg (40.9 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Fantom-08's ZEN-Core is essentially a streamlined version of the Jupiter-X's, offering a similar sonic character but with a slightly more accessible workflow and a focus on performance-oriented features.
While it doesn’t run VSTs natively, it functions as a powerful MIDI controller, allowing seamless integration with your DAW and VST plugins.
The 8-voice pad sampler is best suited for creating atmospheric textures and pads; it’s not designed for intricate sample manipulation but provides a handy creative tool.
