Roland FANTOM 8 EX 88-Key Hammer Action Synthesizer Keyboard

Roland's FANTOM 8 EX stands as the pinnacle of modern synthesizer technology, delivering an unparalleled creative powerhouse with its 88-note synth-action keyboard and cutting-edge sound engines. This flagship instrument combines Roland's most sophisticated technologies including ACB, ZEN-Core, V-Piano, SuperNATURAL, and Virtual ToneWheel engines, providing access to over 7000 onboard sounds from Roland's legendary library. The comprehensive sound palette includes classic expansions like JUPITER-8, SH-101, JX-3P, n/zyme, JD-800, and JUNO-106, alongside the preinstalled German Concert V-Piano and SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 expansions.

Professional musicians will appreciate the advanced sequencing capabilities featuring clip-based workflow, TR-REC step sequencer, and piano-roll editing, complemented by sophisticated sampling tools with one-shot playback and multisample support. The intuitive interface centres around a large colour touchscreen surrounded by an ergonomic panel packed with knobs, buttons, sliders, and 16 RGB pads for triggering sounds and clips. Studio-grade effects including the new Shimmer Reverb and Modulation Reverb, plus an enhanced Master FX processor with ready-to-use presets, ensure your productions maintain professional polish.

Connectivity options are extensive, featuring multi-channel audio I/O, MIDI I/O, dual CV/gate outputs, USB connectivity, and a 16x3 audio/MIDI USB interface for seamless DAW integration. Dedicated software control modes support major platforms including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, MainStage, Cubase, and Studio One, while Roland Cloud compatibility expands your sonic possibilities with ZEN-Core Sound Packs and Wave Expansions. Current FANTOM owners can access the EX upgrade through Roland Cloud, making this the ultimate evolution of Roland's premier synthesizer platform.