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No modes. Just seamless workflow.

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 With FANTOM, you won’t compromise your sound or suffer workarounds due to outdated technical limits.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.

Make a scene.

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.

Everything. Always.

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.

It’s about making each sound believable. Each word believable. Making every detail about that song believable—so an artist can feel like it’s theirs.

Larrance “Rance” Dopson

Music Director and Producer

Sonic superpowers.

FANTOM combines ZEN-Core synthesis, SuperNATURAL and V-Piano technologies, deep multisampling, and software synth integration for unique sounds and intricate performance setups. And with the FANTOM EX Upgrade, Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB)—Roland’s finest modeling technology—is supported as well. There are dozens of effects for space and depth, plus an analog filter for extra warmth and grit. Backed by our core custom processors, control is smooth and precise with loads of polyphony and full patch remain.

ZEN at the core.

FANTOM’s ZEN-Core synth engine is based on partials. Each partial contains a discrete synth voice—complete with an oscillator, filter, amplifier, dual LFO, and effects. You can have up to four partials in a single tone, and a Scene can contain up to 16 tones for complex splits, layers, and sequenced parts.
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Deep sampling.

With FANTOM, you can sample internal and external sources, or even both at the same time. Sample directly to the onboard pads for triggering, to the keyboard for instant pitched sounds, or create detailed multisamples with up to 352 samples per tone. You can even use samples as the basis of a ZEN-Core tone, taking custom sound design to a new level.

The Piano is Key.

Considered by many as the king of instruments, piano sits at the heart of the creative process for composers across a range of musical genres. FANTOM uses our V-Piano and SuperNATURAL technologies for pianos that don’t just sound real, they feel real. Craft pianos that play and respond like their acoustic counterparts and match your personal taste.

LFOMG

Low-frequency oscillators add movement to static sounds. More LFOs mean more modulation possibilities and more ways to explore new ground. FANTOM has two LFOs per partial, four partials per tone—and since you can stack 16 tones, that’s a staggering 128 LFOs per voice. And FANTOM’s Step LFOs have 16 steps of beat-synced automation with 37 curve choices per step. This creates long evolving passages, modular-style animated textures, and sounds with deeply intricate movement.

Model Expansions.

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.
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Vital 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 tone wheel 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.
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FANTOM EX Upgrade: ACB and more.

The FANTOM EX Upgrade expands and enriches the core FANTOM platform with even more creative firepower. New JUPITER-8 and SH-101 ACB Expansions put circuit-level recreations of these classics inside FANTOM for the first time, driven by Roland’s acclaimed Analog Circuit Behavior approach. This value-packed upgrade also includes V-Piano and SuperNATURAL Piano Expansions, JD-800 and n/zyme Model Expansions, new studio-grade reverb algorithms, and many feature and workflow enhancements.
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Expand Your Creative Horizons.

The FANTOM EX Upgrade is available on Roland Cloud, along with an ever-expanding range of Sound Packs, Wave Expansions, and other content to keep your music sounding fresh.
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Players paradise.

FANTOMs have our best keyboards ever, including the acclaimed PHA-50 on the 88-note model and a brand new semi-weighted action on the 61- and 76-note models. Each feels solid, precise, and supremely playable, with the expressive capabilities of aftertouch. We make our own keyboards to exacting standards, each model an evolution of the previous generation.

High-res, hands-on control.

FANTOM has plenty of knobs and sliders for intuitive and immediate control, with high-resolution for buttery-smooth sweeps and fine adjustments. There’s a dedicated synthesizer section with oscillator, filter, and envelope controls, along with numerous buttons and pads for triggering and sequencing.

Go ahead. Express yourself.

There are many ways to play expressively on keyboards. Some players like levers, some like wheels, some prefer pedals, while others prefer aftertouch. With FANTOM, you can use any of them—or all of them. You can even connect USB controllers to any of FANTOM’s three USB ports for enhanced expression.

From spark to fire.

Different musical genres need diverse production styles and specialized tools. You can create patterns on FANTOM in a variety of ways including real-time and step-time polyphonic sequencing, or the TR-REC pattern sequencer—perfect for rhythmic parts—as used on our iconic drum machines.

Clip-based sequencing.

A great way to build up a track is by arranging clips that contain musical patterns. Drums, basslines, pads, and other patterns can be recorded into clips that you can trigger individually or in groups. It’s a lightning-fast way to compose and ideal for triggering backing tracks during live performance.

TR-REC step-sequencer.

The foundation of dance music is the step sequencer, specifically the 16-step TR-REC variety found on our drum machines like the TR-808 and TR-909. FANTOM’s built-in TR-REC sequencer makes it quick and easy to create rhythmic parts and is modernized with support for polyphonic parts.

Computer expert

FANTOM is the perfect creative hub for any computer-based production setup. Touchscreen control and deep integration with Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, MainStage, and more keep you focused on your music when the creative juices are flowing. FANTOM is a high-quality 16x3 audio/MIDI interface that connects with a single USB cable so you can send parts composed on FANTOM as discrete tracks to your computer, route DAW tracks through FANTOM’s effects, and much more.
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Deep soft synth integration.

FANTOM’s free-flowing structure seamlessly unites the software and hardware worlds, bringing unmatched creative power to your live performances and studio sessions. Mix and layer soft synths with FANTOM’s internal sounds, enhance them with the onboard effects and analog filter, and instantly recall your favorite hybrid setups with Scenes. You can even view and control soft synth parameters from FANTOM’s touchscreen, giving you the feeling of playing one ultra-flexible, fully integrated instrument.

Dual CV/Gate.

While FANTOM provides enormous creative potential, you may also want to integrate analog synths or drum machines with your setup. FANTOM has two sets of CV/Gate outputs so you can sync tempo or play them from FANTOM’s keyboard or its many pattern sequencers.

The desire to transform thought into sound is to make the sounds that you can imagine become a reality.

Roly Porter

Composer

It’s the little things.

The more you get to know FANTOM, the more you appreciate the thoughtful details that simplify your life as a keyboardist. From the slight curvature of the top-panel labels for rear connections to the informative RGB-lit controls and buttons, FANTOM facilitates creativity and eliminates frustration.

Everything in its place.

FANTOM is designed to propel the creative process and play beautifully. The placement of each control, and how it interacts with the creative heart inside FANTOM, has been thoroughly considered with today’s workflow in mind.

Built to last.

FANTOM is made of tough metal with high-grade components throughout. Everything about it is sturdy and built to withstand the perils of live gigs and life on the road.

Check out FANTOM 6, 7, and 8 by the numbers in Specs

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FANTOM is a new kind of creative hub, made for rapid production and expressive performance. Inspiring onboard production tools and deep computer integration fuel an experience that feels intuitive, natural, and full of possibilities. The expandable sound engine delivers our best electronic and acoustic sounds, with the depth and control to combine and shape them in exciting new ways. And it’s built from premium materials, with a purposeful design, and the best 61-, 76-, and 88-note keyboards we’ve ever made.
EXPLORE THE NEW FANTOM
All-new semi-weighted keyboard with 61 keys and aftertouch
Expanded semi-weighted keyboard with 76 keys and aftertouch
Acclaimed PHA-50 weighted keyboard with 88 keys and aftertouch
Michelle Lewis
Songwriter and Artist
For Michelle Lewis, music is the outlet for the built-up emotions that compel her to create. By writing songs with her band Cannons, Michelle has found a way to positively impact the lives of people all around the world, through a unique blend of ‘70s grooves, ‘80s electro-funk, and her hypnotic-yet-distinctive vocals.
Roly Porter
Composer
Roly Porter is a musician, composer and sound designer living in Bristol, UK. Exploring the space between the physical and virtual worlds, Roly’s motivation is to create an experience where sound and place form a cohesive whole. Working across composition, live performance and VR, he continues to breach the technological barriers between imagination and sonic expression.
Larrance “Rance” Dopson
Music Director and Producer
Grammy-winning producer and leader of the acclaimed 1500 or Nothin’ band, Rance Dopson makes music that matters. When taking a song from studio to stage, Rance understands why the sound of a record is so important to an artist, and specializes in bringing the song to life through the band’s performance.
FANTOM is the fastest way to turn inspiration into creation. Find out more in FeaturesFeatures
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