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Roland Fantom | Overview and Demonstration

Roland Fantom | Overview and Demonstration

FANTOM Overview

FANTOM Overview

FANTOM Performance

FANTOM Performance

FANTOM Sequencing

FANTOM Sequencing

Roland

Description

The Roland FANTOM-6 is a versatile music workstation keyboard designed for unlimited creative potential. Packed with advanced sound engines, real time phrase looping, powerful synth section, and much more, this innovative instrument provides an intuitive workflow for composing and performing music. The 61 note semi-weighted keyboard offers a familiar feel for keyboardists, while the streamlined interface with color LCD screen makes it easy to access the FANTOM-6's extensive features.

Next-Generation Sound Engine

At the heart of the FANTOM-6 is a brand-new sound engine powered by Roland's latest technology. It provides an expandable collection of electronic sounds for any style of music, including piano, organ, strings, brass, synths, and more. Users can customize sounds with real time filters, envelopes, LFOs, and effects or create original sounds from scratch using the intuitive synth editing tools. The phrase looping feature allows you to instantly capture musical ideas and build complete arrangements on the fly.

Advanced Synth Section

The FANTOM-6 features an advanced virtual analog synth section with multiple oscillator, filter, and envelope types. It provides a vast range of synth tones, from vintage analog classics to modern, cutting-edge sounds. Users can easily tweak parameters to create custom patches or select from over 3500 presets. The large color display offers an intuitive graphical interface for programming the synth engine and building complex sounds with ease.

Streamlined Workflow

Designed with performance in mind, the FANTOM-6 features an intuitive layout with dedicated buttons, knobs, and sliders for hands on control. The 61-note keyboard provides a comfortable playing experience for most keyboardists. A 16-track sequencer allows you to build complete songs by combining loops, software instruments, synths, and audio tracks. Professional grade connectors provide compatibility with audio interfaces, MIDI controllers, and more. The FANTOM-6 seamlessly integrates into any studio or live setup.

Expandable and Connectable

The FANTOM-6 comes equipped with USB, MIDI, and audio inputs/outputs for maximum expandability and connectivity. Users can load their own audio samples and software synths or connect external instruments, audio interfaces, and MIDI controllers. A USB memory port allows you to save user data to external storage and load new sounds. With regular updates from Roland, the FANTOM-6 will continue gaining new features and content for years to come.

Roland FANTOM-6 Music Workstation Keyboard
Roland FANTOM-6 Music Workstation Keyboard
Roland FANTOM-6 Music Workstation Keyboard

Features

Includes Fantom Firmware update 2.5

Specs

Keyboard
  • FANTOM-6: 61 Keys (semi-weighted keyboard and channel aftertouch)
Sound Generator
  • ZEN-Core (ZEN-Core Tones can import and export. The expansion are rewritable internal sound generator memory. You can download data from the Roland Cloud and write it via a USB flash drive into the FANTOM's internal memory.)
  • V-Piano Technology
  • SuperNatural Acoustic
Expansion
  • EXZ Series
  • EXSN Series 
Parts
  • 16 Zones (Internal + External)
Scenes
  • 128 Scenes x 4 Bank (can import and export)
Tones
  • Over 3,500 Tones
  • Over 90 Drum kits
Tone Remain
  • 16 parts (16 zones/6 scenes)
  • Tone Remain does not apply to V-Piano Technology sounds.
Favorite
  • Rating System: 4 Steps (0-3)
Tone Search/Scene Search
  • Raiting, Character
Effects
  • Multi-Effects: 16 systems, 90 types
  • Part EQ: 16 systems
  • Drum Part COMP: 6 systems
  • Insertion Effect: 2 System, 90 Types
  • TFX: 1 System, 90 Types
  • Input MFX: 2 Systems (in Parallel), 90 Types
  • Chorus: 9 types
  • Reverb: 7 types
  • Master Compressor
Master EQ
  • Mic Input Reverb: 7 types
  • Input EQ: 2 Systems (in Parallel)
Analog Filter
  • STEREO
  • Type: LPF1/LPF2/LPF3/HPF/BPF/Bypass
  • Drive
  • Amp
Vocoder
  • Band: 13, 20, 32
  • Preset Setting: 10 User Setting: 20
Scene Chain
  • Chain: 16 Scenes x 32 Pages (total 512 Scenes) per 1 Chain set
  • Set: 100
  • Marker: 62 (0-9, A-Z, a-z) per 1 Chain Set
Sequencer
  • MIDI Tracks: 16
  • Group: 16
  • Pattern: 8 (per each Track)
  • Pattern Length: 32 measures
  • Recording Method: Real-time 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, 44.1/48kHz, WAV/AIFF
  • Number of Samples: 8,000
  • Number of Multisamples: 128
  • Sampling Time: The maximum is 2 minutes, 44 seconds (1 sample)
  • A total of approximately 2GB (Share with Expansion titles)
PAD Sampler
  • Format: 16-bit linear, 44.1/48kHz, WAV/AIFF import supported
  • Maximum Polyphony: 8
  • Number of Samples: 16 Pads x 4 Banks
  • Sampling Time: The maximum is 60 minutes (the equivalent of approximately 660 MB)
  • A total of approximately 2GB (including imported WAV files)
  • When you use the PAD samples as KBD Wave, then you have to manipulation it.
Internal Storage Space for Files
  • Size: 2GB
Rhythm Pattern
  • Arpeggiator
Chord Memory
  • Motional Pad
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
  • When connect 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
  • Wheel x 2 *1
  • Function Knob x 6
  • Sound Modified Knob x 11  *1
  • 4 x 4 Pad 
  • *1: *1: 1,024-step editing support can be used with Cutoff, Resonance, Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release, Amp, FX Depth
Display
  • Graphic Type, 7", Wide VGA (800 x 480 dots), backlit LCD (color/touchscreen, wallpaper support)
Connectors
  • Headphones Jack: Stereo 1/4" phone type
  • MAIN OUT Jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4" phone type)
  • MAIN OUT Jacks (L, R) (XLR type)
  • SUB OUT1 Jacks (L, R) (1/4" phone type)
  • SUB OUT2 Jacks (L, R) (1/4" phone type)
  • ANALOG OUTPUT Jacks(1, 2) (1/4" phone type)
  • Mic/Line Input Jacks: (1, 2) (1/4" phone type/XLR type)
  • 2 x CV OUT, 2 x GATE OUT
  • Foot Pedal Jacks (HOLD, CTRL1, CTRL2, CTRL3), 1,024-step value support
  • MIDI connectors (IN, OUT1, OUT2/THRU), high-resolution velocity data output support
  • USB MEMORY Port
  • USB COMPUTER Port (AUDIO: Max 24-bit/96kHz 3 stereo output, 16 stereo
  • 3 x External Device Port
  • Input/MIDI
  • 3 Port support
  • 3 x External Device Port: A Roland A-49 or an A-PRO series MIDI Controller can be connected (Operation is not guaranteed if a generic MIDI device is connected)
Power Supply
  • AC 117-240V 50/60Hz
Power Consumption
  • 50W
Dimensions
  • FANTOM-6 (WxDxH): 42-11/16" x 15-7/8" x 4-3/16" (1,084 x 403 x 106 mm)
Weight
  • FANTOM-6: 33 lb. (12 oz.)
Accessories
  • Owner's manual
  • Power Cord

Reviews

4.63

8 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Electronic Music5
  2. Accompaniment4
  3. Concerts4
  4. MIDI4
  5. Learning3
Cons
  1. Heavy4
Describe Yourself
  1. Professional Musician4
  2. Experienced3
Pros
  1. Responsive / Good Action7
  2. Good Audio6
  3. Easy to Use5
  4. Touch Sensitive Keys5
  5. Portable4

Reviewed by 8 customers

  • Dope workstation

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byCarlo

    fromTexas

    This synthesizer is awesome. I love how I can use MainStage with it. I'm able to play patches from the Fantom and MainStage together. There's so many great features on here when it comes effects. I love being able to route inputs to subs or even using the vocoder feature. There's plenty of YouTube tutorials from Roland to get you started not to mention the Roland cloud has so many vintage sounds that you can add to the Fantom. It's a win!

  • Powerful Tool

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byBrandon

    fromAtlanta, GA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The new Fantom is an unreal machine. The capabilities are endless while the sounds are crisp and clean. The workflow of the board is not as easy as other but not too difficult.

  • Love it!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byTony

    fromParlin, NJ

    The Fandom is an amazing keyboard. I am enjoying learning all about it.

  • Great buy

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byRome D

    fromCalifornia

    ...

  • User friendly quality from Roland

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byEd Keys

    fromDallas TX

    I use the Fantom in several types of bands. Mostly organ and synths.

  • An excellent synthesizer workstation

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byThe fire keeper

    fromSeattle

    Operating in a single mode all the time help streamline performance. Relatively easy to figure out although the manual definitely comes in handy. Being a Kronos user this is light years easier to learn and the manual is light years better. In many ways this is a hybrid of the earlier phantom workstations with analog modeling synth elements of the vsynth GT built-in. Being able to record an entire performance on this instrument to the sample pads means without a computer you could record an entire instrumental album in a hotel room. It's a big improvement in synthesizer workstations.

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  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byMela

    fromStockton ca

    What's the best pedal for this piano?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    "Roland RPU-3 Unit Pedal"

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byNeoClone

    fromWaianae, HI

    Is this keyboard used?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This is a brand new keyboard.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byJeffrey

    fromWashington

    Other than the sampling, how is the rest of the synth? I don't live in an area where I can easily go and test one out myself, I only have samples and demo videos to rely on. From what I have hear on line, it sounds lush and beautiful (as best as can be determined from YouTube videos and sound samples that is). Personally, I'm not very interested in sampling so, it's weak sampling features do not put me off much, I can do all the sampling I need through my DAW. One of the features that is especially compelling to me is its deep integration with Logic Pro X. Thanks.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This has excellent user reviews and it is very versatile.