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Roland FANTOM-08 Music Workstation Keyboard

88-Key 16-part Multitimbral Music Workstation with ZEN-core and SuperNATURAL Tone Generators, VTW Organ, Sequencer, Sampler, and Multi-FX Engine
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The Most Approachable FANTOM Yet!

For over 20 years, Roland FANTOM workstations have offered cutting-edge keyboard technology that eliminates the gap between performance instruments and studio workstations. Now, Sweetwater is excited to offer the FANTOM-08, Roland’s most intuitive and powerful FANTOM yet! Featuring the same inspiring production tools and deep computer integration as Roland’s flagship FANTOM keyboards, the FANTOM-08 is a value-packed creative hub that puts an intuitive, streamlined, and unconstrained musical powerhouse at your fingertips. With its advanced 16-part multitimbral sound engine, featuring ZEN-Core and SuperNATURAL tone generators, the FANTOM-08 is packed with a wealth of stunningly realistic acoustic and electronic sounds. Plus, it gives you access to a massive supply of sound-shaping options to construct custom patches limited only to your imagination. Get ready to enter an endless universe of sonic exploration with the FANTOM-08!

A formidable sonic arsenal

The FANTOM-08 is fortified with an arsenal of inspiring, authentic electronic, acoustic, and hybrid sounds. Its powerful, versatile, and expandable sound engine draws on decades of industry-leading Roland technology, letting you combine various synthesis and sampling technologies along with the onboard digital filter for new cutting-edge sounds and the ability to take advantage of new sound expansions and capabilities as they become available. The FANTOM-08 nails coveted instruments from Roland's vaunted legacy of genre-defining synths while blazing new synthesis frontiers. At the FANTOM-08's core are Roland's custom Behavior Modeling Chips, powering the instrument with smooth, precise control, massive polyphony, and full patch remain for seamless transitions.

Creativity without compromise

With no confusing modes, technical limitations, or sonic compromises to derail your creative process, FANTOM-08 fuels your creativity with its fast, fluid workflow. Its creative process facilitates and enhances the way modern musicians work by providing intuitive compositional tools, instant-recall creative environments, and deep integration with your DAW. Forget about having to remember which features work in which mode — the FANTOM-08 is always in creative mode.

Make the scene

Whenever you enter your creative zone, the FANTOM-08 is ready with custom creative spaces called scenes that contain your sounds, clips, patterns, and performance layouts — all triggerable with a single touch. A scene can be a complete song, a segment of a song, or merely a starting point with your sounds arranged just the way you want them. You can chain scenes together or swap them out instantly — with no glitches or gaps.

Classic TR-REC pattern sequencer

FANTOM is a self-contained, 16-part multitimbral music composition platform designed for rapid creation and fluid arrangement. You can create patterns on the FANTOM-08 in a variety of ways, including step- and real-time polyphonic sequencing or the TR-REC pattern sequencer — ideal for rhythmic parts — as on Roland's iconic drum machines. The cornerstone of dance music is the step sequencer, none more classic than the 16-step TR-REC found in drum machines like the TR-808, TR-909, and the TR-8S. FANTOM’s onboard TR-REC sequencer is completely updated with sub steps for ratcheted parts, motion control for per-step automation, and support for chords.

Clip-based sequencing

Also at your fingertips are 16 RGB performance pads, real-time recording with piano-roll editing, and a grid for recording and launching clips. You can use any or all of these tools at any time to realize your musical goals. Build up tracks easily and quickly by arranging groups of clips. Record drums, bass lines, pads, and melodies into clips and trigger them separately or in scenes. This is an expeditious way to compose — and perfect for triggering backing tracks onstage.

Sonic superpower

The FANTOM-08 synth engine is based on Partials. Each Partial comprises a discrete synth voice, complete with oscillator, filter, amplifier, dual LFO, and effects. You can pack up to four Partials into a single Tone, and up to 16 Tones in a scene, which makes for mind-boggling complex layers, splits, and sequenced parts. With all this firepower, you can focus on creating music, not conserving processing power; you won’t have to concern yourself with how many effects you can use or if you can change sounds seamlessly without affecting complex patches. With the massive power available in FANTOM-08's engine room, you can run all 16 parts concurrently with all available effects and full patch remain.

Stunningly authentic sounds

To achieve its stunningly authentic acoustic and electronic sounds, FANTOM runs digital modeling, sampling, and analog synthesis technologies simultaneously. You can sample your own sounds and trigger up to two gigabytes of loops and one-shots from the onboard performance pad matrix. For extra warmth and grit, there’s also a digital filter that's completely routable, and you can even mix your favorite soft synths with the FANTOM-08’s internal sounds. For countless composers cross-genre, the piano is the heart of the creative process. The FANTOM-08 incorporates Roland's advanced SuperNATURAL technology that meticulously models the components of the instrument and lets you fine-tune them to craft pianos that match your personal taste and respond just like their acoustic counterparts.

Masterful connectivity

While the FANTOM-08 is jaw-droppingly powerful in and of itself, its beastly power grows exponentially when connected to other equipment such as computers or analog synthesizers. The FANTOM-08's tmic input and onboard 16 x 2 stereo audio interface let you record studio-quality sound and route it to and from your DAW. The FANTOM-08 is also a masterful MIDI control surface for your DAW and plug-ins, letting you adjust parameters right from FANTOM's touchscreen. Mix and layer soft synths with the FANTOM-08’s internal sounds, and route them through FANTOM-08’s digital filter section.

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

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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
  • Number of Presets: 128 x Scenes, 4 x Banks
  • 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: 10-bit Digital 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, 64-steps
  • Sampling: 16/24-bit linear, 44.1/48kHz, WAV/AIFF
  • Audio Recording: 16 Stereo Channels, 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 (4 x 32), 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

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Rated 5/5

Thankful!

Hello! This is my first Roland keyboard and I am happy with my purchase. I am a DJ who is learning how to create my musical ideas and teaching myself how to play piano. I wanted a keyboard that is lightweight, within my budget, and integrates well with Logic and Ableton. The ordering process was great and I received my 08 within two days from placing my order. The 08 sounds are awesome to me. I am learning to build my ideas without using a DAW, which is great when I am away from home. I am buying some USB thumb drives to save my ideas on as well as update with 08 with. I am not a touring or session player, but I feel like I have a great keyboard for ME. My goals are becoming a better musician as well as learning new ways to create. Just so you know, I printed out the 08 pdf manual months before my purchase and just read about this keyboard and that helped me. The Roland support videos are helping with the learning curves. I am having fun diving into my 08 and learning. Peace!
Music background: Mobile DJ, music fan, concert goer, and a creative!
Rated 5/5

88 Keys of Awesomeness

I'm a beginning piano player and I have been taking private lessons. I bought this keyboard because it has the same feel as a analog piano. The sound is superb and has all the bells and whistles to find my sound. I have a feeling this keyboard is going to be one I will get to know in great detail for a long time to come. Excellent product from Roland.
Music background: Beginner
Rated 5/5

Thank you Sweetwater for Reawakening my Musical Mind

It's been years since I've done anything with music . After about an hour of searching on the website I found the workstation I wanted. It hasn't even been a month and I'm totally obsessed with this machine

Perry Davis. Has been there every step of the way for me to answer any of my questions with super knowledgeable advice.

I'll never shop anywhere else besides Sweetwater for anything music related
Music background: Piano
Rated 5/5

BEST WORLDWIDE SUPPORT!

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ROLAND HAS THE BEST SUPPORT....PERIOD!..I REACHED OUT TO ROLAND SUPPORT FOR MORE TUTORIAL ON THE FANTOM 08 AFTER VIEWING THEIR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. I WANTED A DEEPER DIVE...LITTERALLY...IN LESS THAN 24 HOUR.... ROLAND DID IT!!!!!

ROLAND DELIVERED!! Roland provided SIX HOURS OF TRAINING..BY ZOOM....WITH ONE OF THEIR EXPERTS....SCOTT BERRY....ON HOW TO USE THE THE FANTOM.THIS WORKSTATION IS VERY,VERY USER FRIENDLY....VERY EASY TO ACCESS THE DIFFERENT FUNCTIONS....GREAT YOUTUBE CHANNEL. THANKS Mr ED........Mr.BERRY...GREAT JOB....I AM NOW ABLE TO BUILD ON THE KNOWLEDGE GAIN FROM YOUR TUTORIALS...PURCHASE DATE 8.13.2023....GREAT SERVIEC...ROLAND SUPPORT...THANKS!!!!!
Music background: NEW....
Rated 5/5

I'm amazed daily

I'm an intermediate piano player. My new Roland Fantom 08 is a dream. I find myself spending hours playing it. Always discovering new sounds and functions. I had a very experience player come by my house to try it out and he lost his mind. He set a the piano for over an hour playing it. The only reason he stopped was because we we had to leave for church practice.
Great piano

Simply put, modern electronic music wouldn't exist without Roland. Many of the electronic musicians here at Sweetwater cut our teeth on TR Rhythm machines and fondly remember programming our first TB-303s. We owe a good part of our careers to this amazing and innovative company. It's been fun to watch and grow right alongside Roland, as they've introduced wave after wave of revolutionary keyboards, digital pianos, and more. For example, Roland's V-Drum Kits continuously redefine the possibilities of electronic drums, beginning with SuperNATURAL technology to the latest Prismatic Sound Modeling. We're huge fans, and we'd love to tell you all about them. Whether you want a pocket-sized synth or a cutting-edge video mixer, if Roland makes it, then Sweetwater is 100% behind it.

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