ROLAND FANTOM-08 Workstation Synthesizer 88 Note Weighted

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ROLAND FANTOM-08 Workstation Synthesizer 88 Note Weighted

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FANTOM-0 brings your creative world together, combining the sonic power and fluid workflow of the top-of-the-line FANTOM series in streamlined instruments that go everywhere your inspiration takes you.

Equipped with an expressive 88-note keyboard with weighted action, FANTOM-08 has everything you need to create and perform at the highest level. Play and produce with thousands of Roland’s best sounds and unleash your musical vision with a color touchscreen, hands-on controls, and deep computer integration derived from the flagship models.

  • Sounds and features inherited from the flagship FANTOM series
  • Seamless workflow with no confusing modes
  • Light and durable molded body design for easy transport
  • Play and produce with thousands of electronic and acoustic sounds powered by Roland’s advanced ZEN-Core and SuperNATURAL technologies
  • New SuperNATURAL pianos with authentic acoustic grand sound and response
  • Virtual ToneWheel Organ with harmonic bar control and quick-fire playability
  • Deep onboard sampling features
  • Scenes contain settings for all 16 layers plus effects and patterns
  • Clip-based sequencing with instant pattern recording and triggering
  • TR-REC sequencer inspired by classic Roland drum machines
  • Color touchscreen, high-resolution knobs, sliders, RGB performance pads, and dedicated synth control section
  • Pitch/mod lever and illuminated pitch and mod wheels
  • Massive DSP power for plenty of polyphony and smooth sound transitions
  • 4x32 USB audio interface and native integration with Logic Pro, MainStage, and Ableton Live
  • Mic input and powerful onboard vocoder
  • Support for Model Expansions, Sound Packs, Sample Packs, and more from Roland Cloud
  • Comes with 15 Wave Expansions and 10 Sound Packs, available for download from Roland Cloud
  • Compatible with FANTOM Scenes that use ZEN-Core, SuperNATURAL, and Virtual ToneWheel Organ sounds
  • Custom 88-note keyboard with weighted action
Keyboard
Keyboard
88 Keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel)
Sound Generator
TONE
ZEN-Core
SuperNATURAL Acoustic
SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano (EXSN01/03 Preload)
SuperNATURAL Electric Piano (EXSN02 Preload)
VTW Organ (Only ZONE2)
Various MODEL sound generators (Require adding EXM Series)

* ZEN-Core Tones and Model Tones can import and export.
* Backup file has compatibility with FANTOM-6/7/8, but it can read the enabled features only.
Expansion
EXZ Series
EXSN Series
EXM Series

* The expansion are rewritable internal sound generator memory.
You can download data from the Roland Cloud and write it via a USB flash drive into the FANTOM's internal memory.
Parts
16 zones (Internal + External)
Scenes
128 scenes x 4 bank

* The Scenes can import and export.
Tones
3,500 tones or greater
90 Drum kits or greater
Tone Remain
8 zones
* When "Scene Remain Switch" enabled.
Tone Remain does not apply to VTW Organ sounds.
Favorite
Rating System: 4 steps (0-3)
Tone Search/Scene Search
Rating, Character
Effects
Multi-Effects: 16 systems, 90 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: 1 system, 90 types

Chorus: 9 types
Reverb: 7 types
Master Compressor
Input Reverb: 7 types
Input EQ: 1 system
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: 36 (0-9, A-Z, a-z) per 1 Chain Set
Pattern 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

* PAD Sampler trigger data can be recorded.
SMF Player
Format
SMF (Format 0/1)
MIDI tracks
16
Tempo range
5-300 BPM
Transpose function
-5-+6 semitone
Track Mute
Yes
Track Solo
Yes
A/B loop function
Yes

* The pattern sequencer and SMF player can be used in each scene.
They cannot be used at the same time.
Sampler - Keyboard Multisample
Format
16/24-bit linear, 44.1/48 kHz, WAV/AIFF import supported.
Number of Samples
2,048
Number of Multisamples
128
Sampling Time
The maximum is 2 minutes 44 second (1 Sample).

* A total of approximately 256 MB (Share with Expansion titles)
* Keyboard Multisample can import and export as ZEN-Core Tone.
Sampler - PAD Sampler
Format
16/24-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).

* A total of approximately 2 GB (including imported WAV files)
* When you use the PAD samples as KBD Wave, then you have to manipulation it.
Sampler - Internal Storage space for files
Size
2 GB
Others
Rhythm Pattern
Yes
Arpeggiator
Yes
Chord Memory
Yes
Motional Pad
Yes
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
Controllers
Pitch Bend/Modulation lever *1
Assignable Switch x 2 (S1/S2)
Control knob x 8
Slider x 8
Wheel x 2 *1
Function knob x 6
Sound Modified knob x 2 *1
4 x 4 Pad

*1: 1,024 step editing support
It can be use with Cutoff, Resonance.
Display
Graphic Type, 5.5" (1,280 x 720 dots), backlite LCD (Color/Touch screen, Screensaver, Wallpaper support)
Connectors
Headphones jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
MAIN OUT jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4-inch TRS type)
SUB OUT jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4-inch phone type)
SUB OUT STEREO (PHONES) jacks: Stereo miniature phone type PHONES Support
Mic Input jacks: 1/4 inch TRS type
Line Input jacks: (L/MONO,R) (1/4 inch phone type)
FOOT PEDAL jacks(HOLD, CTRL1, CTRL2)
MIDI connectors (IN, OUT)
USB MEMORY port
USB COMPUTER port (AUDIO/MIDI)
External Device Port: A Roland A-49 or an A-PRO series MIDI Controller can be connected. * Operation is not guaranteed if a generic MIDI device is connected.
Audio Interface
Max 24 bit/96 KHz
Record 16 Stereo Channel
Playback 2 Stereo Channel
External Memory
USB Flash drive (sold separately)
Power Supply
AC Adaptor
Power Consumption
1,300 mAh
Accessories
Owner's Manual
AC adaptor
Options (sold separately)
Keyboard Stand:
KS-G8B, KS-10Z, KS-12, KS-20X
Pedal Switch: DP series, RPU-3
Expression Pedal: EV-5
USB Flash drive
Size and Weight
Width
1,393 mm
54-7/8 inches
Depth
354 mm
13-15/16 inches
Height
138 mm
5-7/16 inches
Weight
14.8 kg
32 lbs 11 oz