Introducing Roland FANTOM-8EX 88-Key Semi-Weighted Synthesizer 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 88 hammer-action keys, FANTOM 8 EX includes every feature from its acclaimed predecessor and so much more. Updated with the most sophisticated technologies, this robust platform brings you a complete creative ecosystem for professional sound design, sequencing, and performance. Roland’s premier synthesizer series is updated and enhanced with the latest technologies. It’s powerful and intuitive user interface is designed for free-flowing creativity. Compose and perform with Roland’s most advanced sound engines that are ACB, ZEN-Core, V-Piano, SuperNATURAL, Virtual ToneWheel, and more. It features over 7000 onboard sounds from the historic Roland library. It also has JUPITER-8, SH-101, and JX-3P ACB Expansions, N and 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. The virtual ToneWheel organs are derived from the Roland VK series. This synthesizer has massive effects library, including new studio-grade Shimmer Reverb and Modulation Reverb. The master FX processor is enhanced with ready-to-use presets and updated UI for Mastering Comp and Mastering EQ. There is a Stereo vocoder with 32 bands, professional sequencing tools with clip-based workflow, TR-REC step sequencer, piano-roll editing, and more. Other features are advanced sampling with one-shot playback, pitched keyboard assignment, and multisample support. The large color touchscreen and ergonomic panel layout is loaded with knobs, buttons, and sliders. There are 16 RGB pads for trigging sounds, samples, and clips. A comprehensive connectivity with multi-channel audio I and O, MIDI I and O, dual CV and gate outputs, USB, and more. There is a 16x3 audio and MIDI USB interface. A 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. It has a premium 88-note weighted keyboard with hammer action and channel aftertouch.