Roland FANTOM 8
FANTOM 2.5 system update
At every turn, FANTOM fulfills the need to create. Its smooth, rapid workflow has no confusing modes, frustrating technical limits, or trade-offs with sound quality. FANTOM’s creative process reflects how today’s musicians work, with fluid composition tools, instantly recallable creative environments, and deep computer integration.
When the creative juices are flowing, there should be no barriers. With FANTOM, you won’t compromise your sound or suffer workarounds due to outdated technical limits. And forget worrying about what features work in which mode. FANTOM is always in full-on creative mode and your workflow stays consistent, no matter what.
When you’re ready to create, so is FANTOM—and all it takes is a single touch. Your sounds, patterns, and performance layouts are arranged into custom creative spaces called Scenes. A Scene can be an entire song, section of a song, or a starting point with your favorite sounds laid out just how you like. Scenes can be chained together and changed instantly with no gaps or glitches.
You shouldn’t have to wonder how many effects are available, or if you can change sounds seamlessly without limiting complex patches. With FANTOM, you can focus on playing music, not rationing processing power. And with so much power under the hood, you can run all 16 parts with all available effects—simultaneously—with full patch-remain for seamless transitions. It’s like having the power of two complete FANTOMs in one.
From rare and sought-after classics to the designs of tomorrow, Model Expansions give you unprecedented access to the historic and ever-evolving world of Roland synthesizers. Infuse your FANTOM with the characters of entirely different instruments, each with their own sonic personalities, features, and preset tones. Split and layer multiple Model Expansions or mix them with V-Piano sounds, custom multisamples, or other ZEN-Core tones for unique voices and textures.
Virtual ToneWheel Organ
Evolved from the famous Roland VK organ series, FANTOM’s Virtual ToneWheel engine faithfully emulates the sound-generating process of a real tone wheel organ and includes several tonewheel types with adjustable percussion, key click, leakage, and more. There’s also a lush rotary effect with variable speed, brake control, and tube distortion characteristics. FANTOM’s touchscreen, sliders, knobs, and keyboard action are automatically configured to complete the authentic organ experience, providing hands-on sound control and classic quick-fire playability.
Seamless integration with Ableton Live
FANTOM now features native integration with Ableton Live, providing a seamless workflow that keeps you focused on your music when the creative juices are flowing. Via FANTOM’s high-resolution touchscreen, it’s possible to view and launch clips in Live’s Session view, access Live’s mixer parameters, and trigger transport functions. And with FANTOM’s knobs, sliders, and pads, you can operate Macro Controls, mix levels, Drum Racks, and more.
Roland FANTOM-08 Features:
- 16-part multitimbral music workstation keyboard
- 88-note, velocity-sensitive, PHA-4 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 digital filter
- Roland’s SuperNATURAL technology for breathtaking realism and expression
- Scenes contain parameters for all 16 layers, plus patterns and effects
- Deep integration with your DAW and plug-ins
- Onboard 16 x 2 stereo audio interface
- 1 mic input; 2 line inputs
- Clip-based multitrack sequencing with pattern recording and triggering
- Updated TR-REC sequencer inspired by classic Roland drum machines
- Massive DSP for robust polyphony and seamless patch transitions
- LCD touchscreen
- Onboard FX engine
- Balanced main outputs
- MIDI In/Out
- USB memory port and USB computer port with MIDI/audio over USB
- 3 pedal jacks
Tech Specs
- Type:Keyboard Workstation
- Sound Engine:ZEN-Core, SuperNATURAL, Virtual ToneWheel Organ
- Number of Keys:88
- Type of Keys:PHA-4 Weighted Hammer Action, Escapement and Ivory Feel
- Velocity Sensitive:Yes
- Other Controllers:Pitchbend/Mod Lever, 2 x Programmable Wheels
- Pads:16 x Programmable Pads
- Polyphony:256 Notes, 16-part Multitimbral
- Presets:Over 3,500 Tones, Over 90 Drum Kits
- LFO:2 x LFO per partial, 4 partials per tone ; 16-step LFO with 35 curve choices per step
- Filter:Analog Multimode Filter
- Effects Types:90 x Multi-effects, 7 x Reverb, 9 x Chorus, Master Compressor, EQ
- Arpeggiator:Yes
- Sequencer:TR-REC style 16-track, 8 pattern, 32-step sequencer
- Sampling:16/24-bit linear, 44.1/48kHz, WAV/AIFF
- Audio Recording:Realtime Recording, Step Recording, TR-REC
- Audio Playback:2 Stereo Channels
- Memory:2GB internal storage
- Storage:USB Flash Drive port
- Audio Inputs:2 x 1/4″ (L/mono, R), 1 x 1/4″ TRS (mic)
- Audio Outputs:2 x 1/4″ TRS (L/mono, R), 2 x 1/4″ (sub out)
- Headphones:1 x 1/4″, 1 x 1/8″ (headphone sub out)
- USB:1 x Type B (computer), 2 x Type A (external device, memory)
- MIDI I/O:In/Out/USB
- Pedal Inputs:1 x 1/4″ (hold), 2 x 1/4″ (control 1, 2)
- Expansion:EXZ, EXSN, EXM Series compatible
- Features:Chord Memory, Motional Pad, 32-band Stereo Vocoder
- Power Source:AC adapter (included)
- Height:5.43″
- Width:54.84″
- Depth:13.93″
- Weight:32.68 lbs.
- Manufacturer Part Number:FANTOM-08

STAGG K10-130 STANDARD BLACK NYLON BAG FOR KEYBOARD
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES 25L01DX
BOSS EV30 DUAL EXPRESSION PEDAL
STAGG NMC10R N SERIES XLR/XLR CABLE 10M
ERNIE BALL 7-STRING SUPER SLINKY 09-52
DADDARIO ECG24-7 CHROMES
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES 25PRF05
EVANS 18 GENERA G2 COATED TOM HEAD
MXR M193 GT-OD
MEINL 18BYZANCE JAZZ THIN CRASH
KORG VOLCA KEYS
KORG LP-380-U BLACK DIGITAL PIANO WITH STAND
K&M 18840 BABY SPIDER PRO BLACK
ERNIE BALL REGULAR SLINKY 10-46
YAMAHA TYROS 5 61 KEY COVER BLACK
PAISTE 18 PST 3 CRASH/RIDE
CLAVIA SOFT CASE NORD ELECTRO 73
K&M 18933 KEYBOARD STAND BLACK
YAMAHA B3E TC3 TRANSACOUSTIC PIANO POLISHED EBONY
ROLAND RPB200BK PIANO BENCH BLACK VINYL TOP
YAMAHA JR-2 NATURAL
MEINL NINOSRS1L NINO RAINSTICK
YAMAHA ARIUS YDP-145 DIGITAL PIANO WHITE
YAMAHA U1 TA3 TRANSACOUSTIC SILENT PIANO POLISHED EBONY
STAGG K18-104 DELUXE BLACK NYLON KEYBOARD BAG
TAKAMINE TC135SC ELECTRO ACOUSTIC CLASSICAL GUITAR NATURAL
STAGG K10-118 STANDARD BLACK NYLON BAG FOR KEYBOARD
YAMAHA BB 234 RASPERRY RED
YAMAHA NP-35 DIGITAL PIANO WHITE
PROTECTION RACKET 5015-10 TOM CASE
ROLAND RPB300WH PIANO BENCH WHITE VINYL TOP
EVANS 10 ONYX 2-PLY COATED
YAMAHA ARIUS YDP-145 DIGITAL PIANO BLACK
DUNLOP SW-95 SLASH CRYBABY
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES PWCT17GN ECLIPSE TUNER GREEN
PROTECTION RACKET 13X11 TOM CASE
NOVATION MININOVA
KORG MONOTRON DELAY
MEINL 16"BYZANCE CHINA
STAGG 3−DRIVER SUPERIOR IN−EAR MONITORS BLACK
EVANS 12 GENERA G1 COATED TOM HEAD
DADDARIO WOODWINDS RICO LA VOZ CLARINET MEDIUM
YAMAHA GL1 GUITALELE TOBACCO SUNBURST
KORG LP 180 BLACK DIGITAL PIANO WITH STAND
ERNIE BALL 2215 SKINNY TOP/HEAVY BOTTOM 10-52
PAISTE 10 FORMULA 602 MODERN ESSENTIALS SPLASH
TASCAM FR-AV2 COMPACT 32-BIT FLOAT FIELD RECORDER
ZOOM SGH-6 SHOTGUN MIC CAPSULE
ROLAND PDX6 V-DRUM PAD
LEVANTE LV-HR4515 F/Bb DOUBLE HORN
ERNIE BALL FINGER PICK
CUSTOM SHOP EAGLE WORK SHIRT SMALL
YAMAHA ARIUS YDP-145 DIGITAL PIANO ROSEWOOD
MEINL NINO19R ABS BONGOS
TASCAM DR-44WL AUDIO RECORDER
YAMAHA PIANO COVER CFX
YAMAHA YFL372HGL FLUTE WITH GOLD LIP PLATE B FOOTJOINT
MEINL 16BYZANCE MEDIUM CRASH
PAISTE 17 2002 THIN CRASH
EVANS EC2 COATED 10 INCH
FOCUSRITE SCARLETT SOLO STUDIO PACK 4TH GEN
YAMAHA TRBX505 WHITE
ERNIE BALL EARTHWOOD PHOSPHOR BRONZE ACOUSTIC 13-56
MEINL 10" SPLASH CLASSICS CUSTOM BRILLIANT SPLASH
CASIO AP-470 CELVIANO DIGITAL PIANO WHITE
EVANS 16 GENERA G2 COATED TOM HEAD
YAMAHA YHR-672 PROFESSIONAL DOUBLE FRENCH HORN
K&M 211 STAND SWIVEL JOINT
YAMAHA PSR EW320 PORTABLE KEYBOARD 