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Since 2001, Roland's flagship FANTOM workstations have defined the cutting edge of keyboard technology. Now, Zoso Music is excited to present to you the FANTOM 8 EX, a next-generation synth workstation that will supercharge your music production and live performances. Equipped with inspiring production tools and deep computer integration, FANTOM 8 EX is your creative hub, designed to provide an intuitive, streamlined, and unconstrained music creation process. Roland's advanced ACB, ZEN-Core, V-Piano, and SuperNATURAL sound engines deliver a formidable arsenal of premium acoustic, electronic, and hybrid sounds, along with the control to combine, morph, and sculpt them any way you please. The FANTOM's purposeful design is built into a roadworthy metal chassis with high-grade components and Roland's acclaimed 88-note, aftertouch-sensitive, hammer-action keybed.Features:
Roland’s premier synthesizer series, updated and enhanced with the latest technologies 88-note, aftertouch-sensitive, hammer-action keybed Fluid workflow with no confusing modes, technical limitations, or sonic compromises Powerful and intuitive user interface designed for unimpeded creativity LCD dynamically adapts to support the task at hand Deep integration with your DAW and plug-ins Advanced sound engines: ACB, ZEN-Core, V-Piano, SuperNATURAL, Virtual ToneWheel, and more Expandable ZEN-Core sound engine delivers authentic acoustic, electronic and hybrid instruments Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology faithfully re-creates the richness and warmth of analog circuitry Over 7,000 onboard sounds from the renowned Roland library SH-101, JUPITER-8, and JX-3P ACB Expansions n/zyme, JD-800, JUNO-106, JUPITER-8, JX-8P, and SH-101 Model Expansions V-Piano engine with updated UI and preinstalled German Concert V-Piano Expansion 01 SuperNATURAL piano engines and preinstalled SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion Virtual ToneWheel organs derived from the Roland VK series Modern hybrid sounds combining PCM, virtual analog, and routable analog filter Enormous effects library, including new studio-quality Shimmer Reverb and Modulation Reverb Master FX processor upgraded with ready-to-use presets Updated UI for Mastering Comp and Mastering EQ Stereo Vocoder with 32 bands Professional sequencing tools with clip-based workflow, TR-REC step sequencer, piano-roll editing, and more Updated TR-REC sequencer inspired by classic Roland drum machines Advanced sampling with one-shot playback, pitched keyboard assignment, and multi-sample support Large color touchscreen and ergonomic panel layout equipped with knobs, buttons, and faders 16 RGB pads for trigging sounds, samples, and clips Scenes contain parameters for all 16 layers, plus patterns and effects Clip-based multitrack sequencing with pattern recording and triggering High-resolution controls with dedicated synth control section Massive DSP for robust polyphony and seamless patch transitions Dedicated software control modes for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, MainStage, Cubase, and Studio One Expand your creative range with ZEN-Core Sound Packs and Wave Expansions on Roland Cloud FANTOM EX Upgrade available to original FANTOM owners on Roland Cloud Comprehensive connectivity with multichannel audio I/O, MIDI I/O, dual CV/gate outputs, USB, and more State-of-the-art 16x3 audio/MIDI USB audio interface 128 low-frequency oscillators 2 XLR-1/4-inch combo mic/line/instrument inputs Balanced XLR main outputs; 6 x 1/4-inch 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
Specifications:
Type:Synthesizer Keyboard Workstation Sound Engine:ZEN-Core, V-Piano, VTW Organ, SuperNATURAL Analog/Digital:Digital Number of Keys:88 Type of Keys:Semi-weighted, Graded Hammer Action Aftertouch:Yes Other Controllers:Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, 2 x Assignable Switches, 25 x Knobs, 9 x Sliders, 2 x Wheels Pads:16 x Pads, 4 x Banks Polyphony:8 Notes Number of Presets:10 Factory Settings, 20 User Settings Presets:3500+ Tones, 90+ Drum Kits Filter:Analog: 3 x Lowpass, 1 x Highpass, 1 x Bandpass, 1 x Bypass Effects Types:9 x Chorus, 7 x Reverb, Master Compressor, Master EQ Arpeggiator:Yes Sequencer:16-track, 16 x Groups, 8 x Patterns (per track), 32 x Measures (per pattern) Sampling:Up to 24-bit/48kHz, WAV/AIFF, 8000 x Samples, 128 x Multisamples Audio Recording:Realtime, Step, TR-REC Memory:2GB Internal Storage Storage:USB Flash Drive Audio Inputs:2 x XLR-1/4" Combo (mic/line) Audio Outputs:2 x 1/4" TS (L/mono, R), 2 x XLR (L, R), 4 x 1/4" TS (sub 1,2), 2 x 1/4" TS (analog filter) Headphones:1 x 1/4" TRS USB:1 x Type B (audio, MIDI), 1 x Type A (memory), 3 x Type As (external device) MIDI I/O:IN, OUT, OUT/THRU, USB Pedal Inputs:1 x 1/4" (hold), 3 x 1/4" (control) Other I/O:2 x CV Out, 2 x Gate Out Power Source:Standard IEC AC Input Height:6.02" Width:56.37" Depth:17.28" Weight:66.12 lbs Manufacturer Part Number:FANTOM-8EX
