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    Roland Fantom 08 88-Key Synthesizer Workstation

    The Roland Fantom 08 is a complete music production powerhouse packed into a surprisingly portable 88-key workstation. Built on the foundation of Roland's flagship FANTOM series, it delivers thousands of professional sounds, intuitive hands-on control, and deep computer integration — all wrapped in a lightweight, road-ready design that weighs significantly less than other professional 88-note keyboards.

    Roland Fantom 08 Why We Love the Fantom 08

    Why We Love the Fantom 08

    The FANTOM-08 is your ultimate creative hub, whether you're producing in the studio, performing live with a band, or brainstorming ideas in a small bedroom setup. Its 88-note weighted keyboard, vibrant color touchscreen, and intuitive workflow free you from tedious mode-switching, letting you focus entirely on making music without distractions.

    • Flagship FANTOM Features in a Portable Package: You get the sonic power and workflow innovations of Roland's top-tier FANTOM series without the studio-anchor weight. The molded body design is sleek, attractive, and ultra-rugged — perfect for moving between home studios, rehearsal spaces, and stages.
    • Thousands of Professional Sounds Ready to Go: Powered by Roland's advanced ZEN-Core and SuperNATURAL technologies, the FANTOM-08 delivers everything from synthesizers and rhythm sounds that defined entire musical genres to pristine acoustic pianos and organic instruments. Plus, it comes loaded with 15 Wave Expansions and 10 Sound Packs from Roland Cloud, with ongoing expansion options to keep your sound library fresh.
    • Custom 88-Note Weighted Keyboard: The full-sized weighted keyboard feels fantastic under your fingers, providing the authentic response pianists expect while remaining responsive enough for synth leads and complex layered sounds.

    Seamless Workflow That Actually Makes Sense

    The FANTOM-08 is designed for uninterrupted creativity. No confusing modes, no frustrating menu-diving, no workflow killers that stop your momentum cold.

    • Color Touchscreen and Hands-On Controls: The intuitive interface combines a responsive color touchscreen with high-resolution knobs, sliders, RGB performance pads, and a dedicated synth control section. Everything you need is right at your fingertips, letting you shape sounds and build arrangements without breaking your creative flow.
    • Clip-Based Sequencing: Capture musical ideas instantly with the clip-based sequencer. Record and trigger patterns on the fly, build full arrangements in real time, or sketch out ideas that you can flesh out later. The TR-REC sequencer, inspired by classic Roland drum machines, makes rhythm programming feel natural and immediate.
    • Powerful Scene System: Each Scene contains settings for all 16 layers plus effects and patterns. This means you can switch between complete sonic environments instantly — perfect for live performance or building complex studio productions without losing your place.
    Roland Fantom 08 Seamless Workflow That Actually Makes Sense
    Roland Fantom 08 Your Studio’s New Creative Hub

    Your Studio's New Creative Hub

    The FANTOM-08 doesn't just sit in your studio — it becomes the central connection point for your entire creative setup.

    • 4x32 USB Audio Interface: The built-in multi-channel audio interface handles complex routing scenarios with ease. Record multiple software instruments simultaneously, route audio between your DAW and hardware, or use it as your main interface for podcasting and streaming.
    • Native DAW Integration: Work seamlessly with Logic Pro, MainStage, and Ableton Live using the FANTOM-08's touchscreen and hardware controls. Control software parameters, navigate projects, and blend soft synths with onboard sounds without reaching for your mouse or trackpad.
    • Expandable I/O: Connect your favorite MIDI hardware via the dedicated MIDI output, process vocals through the mic input and powerful onboard vocoder, or expand your sonic palette with Model Expansions, Sound Packs, and Sample Packs from Roland Cloud.

    Extraordinary Sounds That Inspire

    Roland's reputation for exceptional sound design runs through every aspect of the FANTOM-08. This isn't a workstation that sounds "good enough" — it sounds genuinely inspiring.

    • New SuperNATURAL Pianos: The latest generation of SuperNATURAL acoustic pianos delivers authentic grand piano sound and response. These aren't static samples — they respond dynamically to your playing, with natural string resonance, damper behavior, and that indefinable organic quality that makes acoustic pianos feel alive.
    • Virtual ToneWheel Organ: The included Virtual ToneWheel Organ recreates classic Hammond B3 tone with harmonic bar control and the quick-fire playability that organ players demand. Dial in anything from churchy ballads to screaming soul and rock tones.
    • Massive DSP Power: The FANTOM-08's processing power ensures smooth sound transitions, tons of polyphony, and zero performance anxiety. Layer complex sounds, add multiple effects, and trigger patterns without worrying about dropouts or glitches.
    Roland Fantom 08 Extraordinary Sounds That Inspire
    Roland Fantom 08 The Workstation That Goes Everywhere

    The Workstation That Goes Everywhere

    The FANTOM-08 shatters the workstation mold with a design that’s both portable and road-ready. Its molded body construction keeps the weight down without sacrificing durability, so it can handle the rigors of regular transport.

    At home, it offers a complete feature set for professional production. On stage, it delivers reliable performance with instant access to your sounds. In rehearsal, it adapts to whatever the session demands.

    Roland Fantom 08 Features:

    • Custom 88-note weighted keyboard for authentic playing feel
    • Sounds and features inherited from flagship FANTOM series
    • ZEN-Core and SuperNATURAL sound engines with thousands of sounds
    • New SuperNATURAL pianos with authentic acoustic response
    • Virtual ToneWheel Organ with harmonic bar control
    • Color touchscreen with high-resolution knobs, sliders, and RGB pads
    • Clip-based sequencing with instant pattern recording
    • TR-REC sequencer inspired by classic Roland drum machines
    • 4x32 USB audio interface with Logic Pro, MainStage, and Ableton Live integration
    • Light molded body design that's road-ready and ultra-rugged
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    Roland Fantom 08 88-Key Synthesizer Workstation Specifications

    Roland Fantom 08 88-Key Synthesizer Workstation Specifications
    Product Specifications

    Roland Fantom 08 88-Key Synthesizer Workstation Specifications

    • 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
      • Sequencer:
        • MIDI Tracks: 16
        • Group:16
        • Pattern: 8 (per each track)
        • Pattern Length: 32 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.
    • Sampler:
      • Keyboard Multisample:
        • Format: 16/24-bit linear, 44.1/48 kHz, WAV/AIFF
        • 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.
      • 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.
      • Internal Storage space for files: 2 GB
    • Others:
      • Rhythm Pattern
      • Arpeggiator
      • Chord Memory
      • Motional Pad
      • 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" phone type
      • Main Out jacks: (L/MONO, R) (1/4" TRS type)
      • Sub Out jacks: (L/MONO, R) (1/4" phone type)
      • Sub Out Stereo: (PHONES) jacks: Stereo miniature phone type PHONES Support
      • Mic Input jacks: 1/4" TRS type
      • Line Input jacks: (L/MONO,R) (1/4" phone type)
      • Foot Pedal jacks: (HOLD, CTRL1, CTRL2)
      • MIDI connectors: (IN, OUT)
      • USB Memory port
      • USB Computer Port: (AUDIO/MIDI)
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