The most compact FANTOM EX model comes equipped with 61 synth-action keys.

FANTOM Amplified.

Premier Roland synthesizer with the latest sound technologies, a free-flowing creative interface, and a 61-note keyboard with synth action.

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. 

Learn more about the sounds and features of the FANTOM EX series.

Features

• Roland’s premier synthesizer series, updated and enhanced with the latest technologies
• Powerful and intuitive user interface designed for free-flowing creativity
• Compose and perform with Roland’s most advanced sound engines: ACB, ZEN-Core, V-Piano, SuperNATURAL, Virtual ToneWheel, and more
• Over 7000 onboard sounds from the historic Roland library
• JUPITER-8, SH-101, and JX-3P ACB Expansions
• n/zyme, JD-800, JUNO-106, JUPITER-8, JX-8P, and SH-101 Model Expansions
• V-Piano engine with updated UI and preinstalled German Concert V-Piano Expansion 01
• SuperNATURAL piano engines and preinstalled SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion
• Virtual ToneWheel organs derived from the Roland VK series
• Massive effects library, including new studio-grade Shimmer Reverb and Modulation Reverb
• Master FX processor enhanced with ready-to-use presets and updated UI for Mastering Comp and Mastering EQ
• Stereo vocoder with 32 bands
• Professional sequencing tools with clip-based workflow, TR-REC step sequencer, piano-roll editing, and more
• Advanced sampling with one-shot playback, pitched keyboard assignment, and multisample support
• Large color touchscreen and ergonomic panel layout loaded with knobs, buttons, and sliders
• 16 RGB pads for trigging sounds, samples, and clips
• Comprehensive connectivity with multi-channel audio I/O, MIDI I/O, dual CV/gate outputs, USB, and more
• 16x3 audio/MIDI USB interface
• Dedicated software control modes for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, MainStage, Cubase, and Studio One
• Expand your creative range with ZEN-Core Sound Packs and Wave Expansions on Roland Cloud
• FANTOM EX Upgrade available to original FANTOM owners on Roland Cloud
• Premium 76-note keyboard with synth action and channel aftertouch

Keyboard

• 61 Keys (semi-weighted keyboard and channel aftertouch)

Sound Generator

• ZEN-Core
• V-Piano Technology (Only ZONE1)
• ACB (Only ZONE1)
• VTW Organ (Only ZONE2)
• Supernatural Acoustic
• Supernatural Acoustic Piano
• Supernatural Electric Piano
• Various model sound generators
• ZEN-Core Tones and Model Tones can import and export.

Expansion

• EXZ Series
• EXSN Series
• EXM Series
• ACB Series
• 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.

Parts

• 16 Zones (Internal + External)

Scenes

• 128 Scenes x 4 Bank
• The Scenes can import and export.

Tones

• Over 7,000 Tones
• Over 90 Drum kits

Tone Remain

• 16 zones
• Tone Remain does not apply to V-Piano, ACB, and VTW sounds.

Favorite

• 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 COMP : 6 systems
• Insertion Effect : 2 Systems, 90 Types (Serial, parallel connection selectable)
• TFX : 1 System, 90 Types
• Input MFX : 2 Systems (in Parallel), 90 Types
• Chorus : 9 types
• Reverb : 7 types
• Master Compressor
• Master EQ
• 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
• Type : Mono, Stereo
• 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 : 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 Multi sample
• Format : 16/24-bit linear, 44.1/48 kHz, WAV/AIFF
• Number of Samples : 8,000
• Number of Multi samples : 128
• Sampling Time : The maximum is 2 minutes 44 second (1 Sample).
• A total of approximately 2 GB (Share with Expansion titles)
• Keyboard Multi sample can import and export as ZEN-Core Tone.

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 : The maximum is 60 minutes (the equivalent of approximately 660 MB).
• A total of approximately 2 GB (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 : 2 GB

Other

• 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 : 1024 step editing support
• Sound Modified knob can be use with Cutoff, Resonance, Attack , Decay , Sustain , Release , Amp , FX Depth.

Display

• Graphic Type, 7", Wide VGA (800 x 480 dots), backlite 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 Port(USB 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.

Audio Interface

• Max 24 bit/96 KHz
• Record 16 Stereo Channel
• Playback 3 Stereo Channel

External Memory

• USB Flash drive (sold separately)

Power Supply

• AC 117-240 V 50/60 Hz

Power Consumption

• 50 W

Dimensions

• 1,084 (W) x 403 (D) x 106 (H) mm
• 42-11/16 (W) x 15-7/8 (D) x 4-3/16 (H) inches

Accessories

• Owner's manual
• Power Cord

Options (sold separately)

• Keyboard Stand : KS-11Z, KS-13
• Pedal Switch : DP series, RPU-3
• Expression Pedal : EV-5
• USB Flash drive
• Use a commercially available USB flash drive. However, we cannot guarantee that all commercially available USB flash drives will work.