FANTOM amplified.
Introducing FANTOM EX, the most potent creative keyboard on the planet. The latest chapter in the FANTOM legacy supercharges Roland’s premier synth platform with next-level capabilities, offering multiple advanced sound engines, enhanced composition and performance tools, and superior playability. Equipped with 61 synth-action keys, FANTOM 6 EX includes every feature from its acclaimed predecessor and so much more. Updated with our most sophisticated technologies, this robust platform brings you a complete creative ecosystem for professional sound design, sequencing, and performance.
Keyboard
Keys: 61 Keys (semi-weighted keyboard with channel aftertouch)
Sound Generator
Sound Generation Technologies:
ZEN-Core
V-Piano Technology (Only available in ZONE1)
ACB (Analog Circuit Behavior) (Only available in ZONE1)
VTW Organ (Only available in ZONE2)
SuperNATURAL Acoustic
SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano
SuperNATURAL Electric Piano
Various MODEL sound generators
ZEN-Core Tones and Model Tones can be imported and exported.
Expansion
Supported Series:
EXZ Series
EXSN Series
EXM Series
ACB Series
Expansions are rewritable internal sound generator memory. You can download data from the Roland Cloud and write it to the FANTOM's internal memory via a USB flash drive.
Parts and Scenes
Parts: 16 Zones (Internal + External)
Scenes: 128 Scenes x 4 Banks
Scenes can be imported and exported.
Tones
Number of Tones: Over 7,000
Drum Kits: Over 90
Tone Remain: 16 zones
Tone Remain does not apply to V-Piano, ACB, and VTW sounds.
Favorite and Search
Rating System: 4 Steps (0-3)
Tone Search / Scene Search: Rating, Character
Effects
Multi-Effects: 16 systems, 93 types
Part EQ: 16 systems
Drum Part Compressor: 6 systems
Insertion Effects: 2 systems, 90 types (serial or parallel connection selectable)
Total FX (TFX): 1 system, 90 types
Input MFX: 2 systems (in parallel), 90 types
Chorus: 9 types
Reverb: 7 types
Master Compressor: Yes
Master EQ: Yes
Input Reverb: 7 types
Input EQ: 2 systems (in parallel)
Analog Filter
Type: Stereo
Filter Types: LPF1, LPF2, LPF3, HPF, BPF, Bypass
Drive: Yes
Vocoder
Bands: 13, 20, 32
Type: Mono, Stereo
Preset Settings: 10
User Settings: 20
Scene Chain
Chain: 16 Scenes x 32 Pages (Total 512 Scenes) per 1 Chain Set
Set: 100 Sets
Marker: 62 markers (0-9, A-Z, a-z) per 1 Chain Se
MIDI Tracks and Sequencing:
MIDI Tracks: 16
Group: 16
Pattern: 8 (per each Track)
Pattern Length: 64 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: 8,000
Number of Multisamples: 128
Sampling Time: Maximum of 2 minutes 44 seconds (1 sample)
Total storage of approximately 2 GB (shared with expansion titles)
Keyboard Multisample can import and export as ZEN-Core Tone.
Sample - PAD Sampler:
Format: 16-bit linear, 44.1/48 kHz, WAV/AIFF import supported
Maximum Polyphony: 8
Number of Samples: 16 Pads x 4 Banks
Sampling Time: Maximum of 60 minutes (equivalent to approximately 660 MB)
Total storage of approximately 2 GB (including imported WAV files)
When using PAD samples as KBD Wave, manipulation is required.
Sampler - Internal Storage Space for Files:
Size: 2 GB
Other Features:
Rhythm Pattern: Yes
Arpeggiator: Yes
Chord Memory: Yes
Motional Pad: Yes
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: Yes (When connected to MX-1)
CV/Gate Control: 2 x CV/Gate or 3 x CV/1 x Gate
Controllers:
Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever: 1
Assignable Switch: x 2 (S1/S2)
Control Knob: x 8
Slider: x 8
USB Audio Slider: Yes
Wheel: x 2
Function Knob: x 6
Sound Modify Knob: x 11 (supports editing for Cutoff, Resonance, Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release, Amp, FX Depth)
4 x 4 Pad
1024 step editing support for selected controllers.
Display:
Type: Graphic, 7" Wide VGA (800 x 480 dots), backlit LCD (Color/Touch screen, Wallpaper support)
Connectors:
Headphones jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
Main Out jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4-inch phone type)
Main Out jacks (L, R) (XLR type)
Sub Out1 jacks (L, R) (1/4-inch phone type)
Sub Out2 jacks (L, R) (1/4-inch phone type)
Analog Filter Out jacks (1,2) (1/4-inch phone type)
Mic/Line Input jacks: (1,2) (1/4 inch phone type/XLR type)
2 x CV OUT, 2 x GATE OUT
Foot Pedal jacks (HOLD, CTRL1, CTRL2, CTRL3) * 1024 Step value support
MIDI connectors (IN, OUT1, OUT2/THRU) * High-resolution velocity data output support
USB Memory Port (USB A)
USB Computer Port (AUDIO/MIDI) (USB B)
3 x External Device Ports (USB A): Compatible with Roland A-49 or an A-PRO series MIDI Controller. ( Operation not guaranteed with a generic MIDI device. )
Audio Interface:
Maximum 24 bit/96 KHz
Record: 16 Stereo Channels
Playback: 3 Stereo Channels
External Memory:
USB Flash Drive: (sold separately)
Power Supply:
AC: 117-240 V 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 50 W
Accessories:
Owner's manual
Power cord
Options (sold separately):
Keyboard Stand: KS-G8B, KS-11Z, KS-13
Pedal Switch: DP series, RPU-3
Expression Pedal: EV-5
USB Flash Drive (*Commercially available; not all are guaranteed to work)
Size and Weight:
Width: 1,084 mm (42-11/16 inches)
Depth: 403 mm (15-7/8 inches)
Height: 106 mm (4-3/16 inches)
Weight: 15.3 kg (33 lbs 12 oz)
