ROLAND Fantom | 5 Cool Things You May Not Know!

ROLAND UNVEILS NEXT-GENERATION FANTOM KEYBOARD SERIES
Roland Fantom - gtrgtr.uk/Roland-Fantom
All-New Expandable Keyboards Offer Fluid Workflow, Modeless Operation, Deep Computer Integration, and More
Roland, a leading manufacturer and distributor of electronic musical instruments and professional video products, announces the flagship FANTOM lineup, an all-new series of professional keyboards for music production and live performance. Developed from the ground up for modern players, the next-generation FANTOM 6, FANTOM 7, and FANTOM 8 models fuse Roland’s latest synthesizer technologies with fluid operation, an intuitive color touchscreen, and deep computer integration. FANTOM instruments also offer superb playability, and feature rugged, tour-ready construction to meet the demands of everyday life on the road.
Today’s professional keyboardists need an instrument that lets them compose and perform music with no creative roadblocks to slow them down. They also need to integrate seamlessly with the computer-based environments that form the backbone of modern stage and studio setups. FANTOM is designed to meet all these needs and more, giving players a new type of creative hub to realize ideas and accelerate workflow like never before.
A key feature of FANTOM is its modeless interface, which makes technical limitations and confusing operation a thing of the past. Players never have to worry about what features work in which mode-FANTOM is always in full-on creative mode, providing a consistent working experience in every musical scenario. And with workspaces called Scenes, the instrument can be fully customized and instantly reconfigured for different composition and performance setups.
FANTOM’s flexible and expandable sound engine leverages decades of research and development, providing an endless range of inspiring and authentic electronic, acoustic, and hybrid sounds. Players can combine different synthesis technologies along with the onboard analog filter for new and unusual sounds. There’s also an enormous selection of effects available to enhance individual sounds and process entire mixes.
With FANTOM’s potent DSP engine, players can focus on music, not rationing processing power. It’s possible to run all 16 parts with all available effects at once, complete with full patch remain for seamless transitions. There’s never any guessing about how many effects are available, or if sounds can be changed smoothly without limiting complex patches.
FANTOM models offer exceptional playability and aftertouch support with Roland’s best keyboards ever, including the acclaimed PHA-50 on the 88-key FANTOM 8 and a brand new semi-weighted action on the 76-key FANTOM 7 and 61-key FANTOM 6. In addition to the color touchscreen interface, there are plenty of knobs and sliders for intuitive and immediate control, plus a dedicated synthesizer section with oscillator, filter, and envelope controls.
FANTOM is a complete music composition platform, filled with creative options to build arrangements fast. Available tools include RGB pads, a classic TR-REC style pattern sequencer, real-time recording with piano roll editing, and a grid for recording and launching clips.
FANTOM excels as a standalone instrument, but its powers grow exponentially when connected to computers, analog synthesizers, and other gear. DAWs and performance software like Apple's Logic Pro and MainStage can be operated from the touchscreen and panel controls, and virtual instruments from Roland Cloud and others can be easily controlled and combined with FANTOM's internal sounds. It’s also possible to drive modular and analog synthesizers from its dual CV/Gate outputs.

[@wreckage-vs5jv]

1:54 I want that on every synth from now on!

[@happyboar1019]

Hello, Nice demo 👍 i would like to know if there is sampling feature ?

[@istvanbalogh3333]

Super!

[@getmoneyhozea2722]

I HAVE GOT TO GET MY HANDS ON THIS BABY !!!!! ASAP !!!!!

[@jred6046]

GET MONEY HOZEA it’s the most amazing board ever. Got mine 2 months ago 🏆

[@Disisions]

It a beast and I still haven’t hooked it up to the DAW.

[@digitaria6574]

Can the sampler record from an external audio input while the sequencer is playing

[@krisspiteri7531]

Can you import Fantom G sounds/performances ?

[@Tigerex966]

We are close to having a full daw complete plus physical controls all in one. Keyboard. Basically an Apple m1 keyboard controller daw sequencer multiple instruments efx. Knobs faders slider audio interface plugins touch screen monitor midi automation pedals keys. No breath control though.

[@carbonarrow7]

I want a t-shirt just like the one your are wearing but with the new roland fantom, where can I get the design for it????

[@sergiomelo9245]

Hi I would like to know if you could make an integration video between Studio One and Fantom 6. I'm trying to use in midi usb mode (vendor) but I can't record the midi signal or receive it. But I am successful in audio parallelism without problems

[@gabrielegelfofx]

The envelope and filters real-time screen control graphic must be updated, it needs bigger knots on each segment. Also when you tweak many knobs the os shows only one rotary action and it overlaps the other causing jerky feedback. If I tweak 2 rotary or slider controllers the operating system must show 2 or more actions not just only one.

[@ronaldcelano4263]

Want to know how to record live audio (guitar) onto a track or pad. Can this be done?

[@mikemoprobeats164]

Great,!,,,!!

[@1234567sophia]

Hi I clickdd OK on SPLIT while pressing the most low/left key After that the Fatom-08 went on tilt How to reset ?

[@perfektpitch]

Upgradable? How big is sample ram?

[@DNGMaestro]

Curious about the acoustic sounds on the Fantom! Can u make a video on them?

[@edunabie]

I had read the other day that the new ZenCore chip will allow a new e-piano engine to be released in an update soon. But I never liked counting on 'updates' when I invest in a new piece of equipment.

[@xp50player]

Ryan Loader - really?🤪I read all the manuals the first day. He asked about the acoustic sounds, and the SN acoustic sounds from the FA/JP-80/Integra are not in this( yet). Anything acoustic other than the V-piano is from the 64mb XV-5080 ROM.

[@DNGMaestro]

xp50player that’s really disappointing actually. I was expecting to at least have all the supernatural acoustic sounds from the integra (wich i own) , including the drums. That kinda stops my urge to buy this thing.

[@xp50player]

DNG Maestro - there are rumors that these things and more are going to be added in upgrades.

[@DNGMaestro]

xp50player thanks for the info! but i think ill wait till those are more than just rumors

[@jupitermarx]

Everything I’ve heard has been really fantastic!;). This might be a good turn for Roland?🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@Aetila]

It can't sample like the previous G6.

[@fluctura]

Now it can

[@dirklentfer383]

COOL :-)

[@PedroSalesJrAP]

This new Fantom came to redefine things once again! Very well done Roland! We're waiting so long for it!!!

[@jumpingman8160]

What exactly is it redifining? The Fantom looks like a hybrid of the montage and kronos. Nothing new here

[@jumpingman8160]

@Jack Marley probably supernatural.

[@CreateArtRecords]

realy, realy, raly cooool would be the Posibility to records the Motions on the Moional Pad, like in Omnisphere.

[@CPeshMusic]

I dig this thing, more then Yamaha and Korg workstations. There is just something more cool about it.

[@Tigerex966]

I like the yamahal sound more but this seems like way more fun

[@wreckage-vs5jv]

oh and I really didn't know this!

[@aredeep1780]

How to make thing number 2 on fantom 0?

[@paulallenMacca]

Does it have many Arpeggiators and does the 88 version have Piano type waited Keys.

[@MtbSkl]

Yes and yes.

[@fluctura]

Use BlueARP effect plugin in your DAW if the ARP is not enough, which I doubt

[@barbodboloukat8229]

Vaaaaoooooo 👌 👌 👌 👌 👌 👌 👌 Veeeeerrrrrryyyyyyyy gggggooooooodddd 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 Number one Number one Roland very Excellent 😎 😎 😎 Roland New Fantom My Love ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@jumpingman8160]

Wooooow not impressed 🤣🤣🤣 verrrrrrrryyyyyyyyy mehhhhhh 🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴 Yamaha Montage THE BEST

[@Atip1]

90 % sold on this. Prob dumb question but can you tap drums in with the pads and have them recorded into the sequencer like an mpc or is it only TR rec for drums ?

[@fluctura]

As far as I understood you can connect the output audio to the input via cable, sample what's played and map that to either keys, pads and sequencer. Version 2.1+ needed for multisamplinh

[@fluctura]

Need to try that too before purchase

[@sgharu7002]

great video the guy in the video looks like and talks like the universe documentary you know the one

[@beesting6135]

Roland is nice

[@instrumentalistjade8367]

Im a Roland Fantom user and tried it all from the first Fantom Fa 76, fantom X, fantom G, FA 06 and 08.. also an integra 7 user. All i can say about this new fantom, its great if you use it integrated with computer/VST.. Also the new controls makes it better.. but i still need to try it in person before deciding getting it which is i always do before buying a new synth.. in terms of sounds, theres really nothing new on sounds coz the sounds ive heard on this demo can be produced by any other synths/modules if you are only giving time on how to edit your ADSR( Advance delay sustain and release).. Lastly im still interested with this new synth. The outputs and new computer connections are great to have. The touch screen is not amZing coz we know this is old technology, even the korg trinity from the 90s has that touch screen already. Thanks Roland. i dont know if does it have a smooth transition? Hope it does coz you are too late.

[@taylorhansen9290]

He literally says one of the 5 cool things is the smooth patch transitions. Roland keyboards have had this feature for a long time. Seems they've improved it here by being able to smoothly transition the effects as well as the patches.

[@MacXpert74]

Maybe if you actually watched the videos instead of copy and pasting the same comment on multiple videos about the Fantom, you would have figured it out. ;D

[@truthmanifestingtruth]

Strictly based on sound, the Integra 7 is still the best rompler Roland has made and it competes with every high end board. As far as controls and the desire to tweak away at controls, knobs, sliders, and have an onboard sequencer, this board is among the best....I don’t think it kills the Kronos or the montage, but it is up their with them each having their own pros and cons!

[@amirprog]

@@taylorhansen9290 Not true for v-piano sounds. It will rudely cutoff any v piano sound when you change to other sound. Kronos will never ever cutoff any sound.

[@GautamKumarGoswami]

@Instrumen... : I am not a wise person on synths but what I felt about this is the piano sounds are not as live /real as in Tyros or in Genos ! Is it possible to enhance or modify the piano sounds in this machine to the likes of Genos or Tyros ? Am I thinking right here? Please give me suggestions.

[@peterwilson69]

I own a Yamaha MODX8. They seem like similar machines. The drums is so much better on the Roland, Yamaha is too difficult (at present 2022). Adjusting envelope params seems a bit easier and quicker on the Roland, although MODX is very comprehensive in this area too. Great demo, love to see the more complex features.

[@playdeebug4400]

I bought a modx7 2 months ago. Absolutely hate it. So freaking complicated to do the most basic things. Ordered a roland fantom. The moment it arrives.. selling the modx

[@peterwilson69]

@@playdeebug4400 I must admit, the MODX does appear very complicated to program... but so was their DX7 years ago. You'll be in a great position to do a video on the side-by-side comparisons.

[@sgharu7002]

is the genos still a good contender or is it to old would appreciate a vs video can't make up my mind

[@kirilladm8525]

Genos is just an extended PSR arranger type keyboard when Fantom is a complete sound design studio and has 1000 features that Genos doesn't have plus Roland sounds just sound better in the mix

[@HammyGirl999]

I am a PC user and would like to know how to use Fantom 8 with cubase please? Is it problematic?

[@ablesam]

Not really. Download the Fantom drivers from the download page and select it as your audio interface in Cubase settings. As of writing this the Fantom does not have Cubase DAW control but you can still map the controllers on the Fantom to your selected parameters. Watch these two videos from product support to get an idea. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oV6QloWuj5qglZI kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6SxgoOLjbdjqM0

[@alancummings5651]

This is the best workstation synth ever.

[@spoonslondon]

Sorry if this is a stupid question. I’m so out the loop with all this new gear, I sold all my analogue kit in the early 2000’s now I’m starting to build up a little studio again 20 years later. I know the Fantom has a drum sequencer on it but could it synchronise with a TR-8s ?

[@guitarguitaruk]

Hi Alexander, it certainly could! If you stop by and pay us a visit, a member of our team would be happy to give you a full rundown of both models and show you the different performance options available.

[@halo091]

@@guitarguitaruk can you install integra engine packs from the website like the FA series?

[@DaMaster1983]

i want 3

[@danyldaniel834]

And now with the EX update, you need a new video 😊

[@angelfmusic]

Does anyone know if I can record filter automation onto the sequencer?

[@Disisions]

Have you tried rec than filter like in a daw. Good question

[@ablesam]

Yes. Using any midi controller on the Fantom that transmits midi data like the Mod wheels or any rotary knobs on the left side via the assignable settings.

[@brightenworth2465]

Can we play drums in the pads

[@fluctura]

Map PCM (samples) to pads

[@wreckage-vs5jv]

Man I'm getting old. This kid wasn't even born and his dad about age twelve when I bought my first Roland.

[@boothbuster]

Desirable Jodie lol @ kid, I bet he’s 38-45! But congrats - all nonagenarians should be getting FANTOMs!

[@Aetila]

I don't understand, he only uses the analog filter on...drums? Also, it's a punch in the face to leave out full sampling support. (you can only sample drums, thats' crazy) I like the Cubase style sequncer though...

[@hungman6421]

Standalone?

[@elairsilva2149]

Qual o preço?

[@jumpingman8160]

3999 euros

[@Tigerex966]

Motion pad needs to be put on a foot pedal so your hands stay on the keyboard

[@woabeatz9717]

Number 6......it's only 3500

[@TheCbone1979]

LOL

[@raymondsamuel4431]

NEWBEATS MUSIC. And that’s why I’ll stick with my Yamaha moxf88 st 1699 which to be honest was to high but then I’m cheap.

[@hubertmuda9873]

tout ça pour entendre GIMS à la radio ! dommage

[@DoctorNemmo]

4192 levels of filter and yet I can hear that thing stairstepping like hell

[@sergiomusico3364]

conclusão não mostrou nada

[@thespectator2976]

Sad to see that kind of lag on that screen

[@gpr4eva]

The Kronos screen is way worse

[@thespectator2976]

@@gpr4eva for some ppl this can be a dealbreaker. The screen shoudnt lag with the current price setting on the new Fantom. :) (Sorry for bad English)

[@gpr4eva]

@@thespectator2976 it's slightly higher than the Korg Kronos and in the same range as the Yamaha Montage. The DSP is very powerful and Roland plans on adding more engines and more features for years to come. Slight lag on the Fantom is better than major lag on the Kronos any day.

[@marctronixx]

ive got the f8 and there is no lag. this must have been running prototype software.

[@jazzmartyrs]

Great! Over $3,000 for a machine that can replicate a drum machine from 1980.

[@Aetila]

And it can't sample any more like the G6 for that money, just insane. The Yammy MODX has 1 Gb sample flash memory for the third of the price...

[@jazzmartyrs]

@@Aetila I asked a Roland rep at NAMM about the sequencer in this new Fantom, and he told me that the sequencer in my Fantom G6 is far superior. He did say that they may upgrade the new Fantom's sequencer in the future though. I guess most people use an attached computer via MIDI for sequencing, but I don't want to involve my computer.

[@Aetila]

@@jazzmartyrs I see...thanks for the update!

[@1slowstar]

@@Aetila There is 4gb pf memory inside Fantom, still not used, waits for upgrade 1.5 or 2.0

[@fallenetwork]

Kronos + Motif = NewFantom Take the system and all the features of the Korg Kronos 2 and put it into the casing of a Yamaha Motif XF, you'll get the new Fantom! I did not like! Roland made a bad mistake by sticking to its keyboards the same look as Yamaha keyboards. I will stop using Roland!

[@flamwork06]

Folken Netwørk I’m thinking about the Kronos over this what do you think? 🤔

[@johnnulf624]

vince wilson I can't give advice on the functionality of each, but I do know a little bit about the sounds from listening to a lot of demos. I can offer you my observations and my preferences, which will obviously be subjective. Roland's piano is modeled (basically an incredibly realistic synthesizer), unlike the Kronos piano which is sampled (recordings of an actual piano). A lot of people love the piano in Roland's RD2000 (which I'd assume is the same model you're getting with the new Fantom) but, personally, it sounds too clean to me. It's almost so balanced and dry that it lacks the character of a real piano (though it's convincing on the low and high end). It certainly doesn't sound bad by any means, and that clean sound might be great for certain applications. I just like to be able to close my eyes and feel like I'm in a room with a real piano when I listen. For me, Nord has the best pianos I've heard in this regard. The Kronos has one piano in particular that I really like the tonal characteristic of (although some might think it's too bright). Electric Pianos: I know Roland's are modeled, and I'm pretty sure the Kronos's are as well (double check on their website, I don't want to tell you wrong). Roland's sound okay to me (nothing that really jumps out, as with their pianos) but it'll get the job done. The demo's I've heard of the Kronos EP's sound great though. Has a nice punchy, bassy sound that feels like the real deal. Tonewheel organ: Roland seems to be missing something here. Perhaps it could be tweaked to sound better, but it feels a little thin. Listen for yourself though and come up with your own conclusion. I think the Kronos sounds good enough to work with, though I wouldn't mistake it for a real Hammond either. As for strings and brass, I can't really say much, other than that, I play an old Korg Triton at my church and even that sounds good to me for both sounds, so I'm sure the Kronos does just fine. The Roland probably does too, I just haven't heard as much of those sounds from it. What am I missing... choral sounds? Rolands have a really cool scat vocal sound that's super fun to play with. I'm sure they put it on the Fantom. I'd be rambling if I went any further, but hopefully that helps a little. Acoustic/acousto-electric sounds are super important to me, so I tend to be critical on those. The Roland is nothing to spit on, I just personally find it to lack the character of sound that I'm looking for on certain instruments. Some people will prefer it though, and say it sounds more balanced. It's up to you to decide what sounds good to your ears.

[@flamwork06]

John Nulf thank you for your input I think I’m going to go to guitar center and try it out. I’ve already tried the Kronos and love it.

[@FranciscoDiazMusic]

I recommend the Kronos. You get amazing sounds all across the board on all sound types. Based on what Ive seen, the fantom is aimed more to musicians that make house/dance music, electronic, synth based music. With the Kronos, I record a bass track with guitar and drums on the sequencer and it sounds legit like if I had an actual bass, guitar, and drum player playing live. You get a realistic sound. The pianos and organs are amazing as well. The Kronos is the best board ive ever owned. I got 2. Once you get your hands on a Kronos you will understand why korg hasn’t upgraded in the past 9 years. Its just well built. Korg got ahead of the game when they released it. I’ve been looking at these video reviews of the new fantom and I haven’t seen anything that makes it stand out above the Kronos. My opinion

[@fallenetwork]

@@FranciscoDiazMusic for sure!! 👏👏👏👏

[@bertg5294]

Nord stage 3 +++

[@CybreSmee]

Covid hair before it was cool.

[@amirprog]

*yawn* *waits for rd-3000*