Description

Since 2001, Roland’s FANTOM workstations have been on the cutting edge of keyboard technology.  Johns Music is delighted to present to you the FANTOM-8, a new breed of keyboard workstation that will supercharge your music production and live performances. Equipped with inspiring production tools and deep computer integration, FANTOM-8 is your creative hub, designed to provide an intuitive, streamlined, and unconstrained music creation process. Its advanced, expandable 16-part multitimbral sound engine delivers Roland’s premium acoustic and electronic sounds, along with the control to combine, morph, and sculpt them any way you want. The FANTOM’s purposeful design is built into a roadworthy metal chassis with high-grade components and Roland’s acclaimed 88-note, aftertouch-sensitive, PHA-50 progressive hammer-action keybed with escapement.

Features

• 16-part multitimbral music workstation keyboard
• 88-note, aftertouch-sensitive, PHA-50 progressive hammer-action keybed with escapement
• Fluid workflow no confusing modes, technical limitations, or sonic compromises
• Expandable ZEN-Core sound engine delivers authentic acoustic and electronic instruments
• Modern hybrid sounds combining PCM, virtual analog, and routable analog filter
• Roland’s V-Piano technology for breathtaking realism and expression
• Polyphony: ZEN-Core: 256 notes; V-Piano Engine: unlimited
• Scenes contain parameters for all 16 layers, plus patterns and effects
• Deep integration with your DAW and plug-ins
• Onboard 16×3 stereo audio interface
• 2 XLR-1/4″ combo mic/line/instrument inputs
• Clip-based multitrack sequencing with pattern recording and triggering
• Updated TR-REC sequencer inspired by classic Roland drum machines
• High-resolution controls with dedicated synth control section
• Massive DSP for robust polyphony and seamless patch transitions
• LCD touchscreen
• 128 LFOs
• Onboard FX engine
• Balanced XLR main outputs; 6 x 1/4″ outs
• MIDI In/Out/Through
• USB-to-Host; USB-to-Device; 3 external device USB ports
• 2 sets of CV/Gate outputs
• 4 pedal jacks