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FANTOM-6 / 7 / 8 EX
Building on Roland's powerful sound technology
FANTOM EX builds a more complete creative ecosystem
Empowers professional tone design
Enhances sequencer arrangement and performance experience
“FANTOM” Since its inception in 2001, this name has consistently stood as a testament to Roland's high-quality tone generation, sequencer editing capabilities, ideal performance experience, and the pinnacle of musical creativity. The 2019 flagship FANTOM further expanded the boundaries of expression and creativity, winning favor among professional touring musicians and producers since its release. However, in 2024, the all-new FANTOM EX generation of flagship workstations was introduced, incorporating numerous powerful new features and creative tools built upon its predecessor.
全新更能包括:The new features include:
0JUPITER-8, SH-101, (JX-3P) ACB Vintage Synthesizer Expansions
n/zyme, JD-800, JUNO-106, JUPITER-8, JX-8P and SH-101 Model Expansions
Upgraded V-Piano Graphic Interface; German Concert V-Piano 01 Expansion
SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion
Studio-grade Shimmer Reverb and Modulation Reverb New Effects
Master FX Preset Enhancement: Mastering Comp and EQ Interface Updates
DAW Control Mode: Added Integration with Cubase and Studio One
Total number of tones: over 7,000
# New ACB Vintage Synthesizer Expansions for JUPITER-8, SH-101, and JX-3P
Leveraging Roland's rigorous Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology, FANTOM EX brings authentic analog sound experiences to the digital realm, faithfully reproducing analog circuits and all their interactive behaviors at the component level. It features three new ACB instrument expansions, including Circuit Mod and Condition functions, which restore and adjust varying degrees of vintage characteristics.
- ACB Vintage Synthesizer Expansions -
# Model Expansions from Vintage to Future
n/zyme Model Expansion: n/zyme is a brand-new synthesis engine developed for the FANTOM ecosystem and a modern virtual instrument. Combining waveform oscillator tone layering, phase and shaping modulation, resonant filters, and two powerful step LFOs, n/zyme serves as a highly interactive musical tool that continuously fuels your creative exploration.
Vintage Model Expansions: Leveraging the powerful computing capabilities of the ZEN-Core synthesis engine and BMC chip, the classic vintage-style JD-800, JUNO-106, JUPITER-8, JX-8P, and SH-101 model expansions distill the essence of Roland's legendary instruments while offering modern creators increased polyphony and other contemporary features.
# All-New Upgraded V-Piano Interface and New SN/V-Piano Expansion Tones
FANTOM EX is equipped with the V-Piano's unlimited polyphony virtual modeling piano sound source and SuperNATURAL multi-sampling sound source technology, delivering expressive authentic piano tones and tactile feedback.
FANTOM EX is equipped with the V-Piano's unlimited polyphony virtual modeling piano sound source and SuperNATURAL multi-sampling sound source technology, delivering expressive authentic piano tones and tactile feedback.
It also features realistic SuperNATURAL acoustic piano and electric piano (EP) sound sources, as well as the newly developed SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion.
FANTOM EX seamlessly integrates into various music production scenarios and configurations. You can use the custom touchscreen to control parameters of mainstream DAW software in real time, or enable the integrated DAW control mode. It supports Ableton Live, Logic Pro, MainStage, with new additions of Cubase and Studio One.
DAW Music Production and Connectivity Compatibility: With the built-in 16x3 audio/MIDI USB interface, you can mix and layer software synthesizers with hardware sound effects, send sequencer parts to DAW tracks, or utilize FANTOM EX’s numerous effects for DAW tracks.
# Expanded Effects Capabilities: Newly Added Effects
With a massive effects library, it adds studio-grade Shimmer Reverb and Modulation Reverb, enhances Master FX presets, and updates the interfaces of Mastering Comp and EQ.
The 2024 FANTOM 6/7/8 EX, in addition to the aforementioned feature upgrades, excels in both control and operation, enabling comprehensive real-time manipulation. Its user-friendly, ergonomically designed panel is equipped with an array of buttons, knobs, and faders for instant sound shaping and effortless creation. The color touchscreen automatically adjusts its display content according to the current operation, immersing you in the creative process. You can also import custom images for the screensaver and startup screen to showcase your unique personality.
Additionally, the 2024 FANTOM EX features Roland’s proprietary BMC (Behavior Modeling Core) processor. This custom-designed, powerful core processor delivers smooth and precise operation. With ample processing power, it supports a high polyphony count and retains full sound quality for seamless transitions. Dozens of effects can run simultaneously, including new studio-grade reverbs and upgraded Master FX for shaping the overall sound. The characterful analog filters can inject extra warmth and gritty texture into your tones.
FANTOM EX is a versatile music production platform that enables rapid composition through multiple sequencers. With its Clip-based workflow, you can complete arrangements in an instant. Trigger sounds, clips, and rhythms using the 16 RGB velocity-sensitive pads; compose with the classic TR-REC style step sequencer or capture sounds in real time; and fine-tune tracks using the large touchscreen and intuitive piano roll editing.
The Roland FANTOM EX series flagship workstations are powerful, featuring an expandable, high-quality sound engine and robust tone-editing capabilities. Their fast and convenient real-time 操控 (control) delivers a brand-new live performance experience. With strong compatibility and expandability, they fully meet various production and performance scenarios, making them ideal for professional keyboardists, music producers, and synthesizer enthusiasts.
*Text and images are sourced from Roland's official WeChat public account.