Roland FANTOM-06 Compact 61-Key Synthesizer Keyboard/Workstation with ZEN-Core, Massive Sound Library & Touchscreen Workflow

The Roland FANTOM-06 brings the flagship FANTOM experience into a lightweight, portable package perfect for stage, studio, and mobile production. Featuring a newly designed 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard, this powerful synthesizer keyboard combines Roland’s advanced ZEN-Core sound engine with SuperNATURAL acoustic and electric pianos, virtual tonewheel organ, and expandable MODEL sounds. With over 3,500 tones and 90+ drum kits, plus deep sampling, pattern sequencing, and scene-based workflow, the FANTOM-06 lets you create complete tracks or perform live with effortless control and massive sonic depth.

Build intricate arrangements across 16 zones (internal + external) using 128 scenes per bank, and chain them seamlessly with the Scene Chain function for flawless live performances. The intuitive 5.5-inch color touchscreen, RGB pads, assignable knobs, sliders, and dedicated synth controls deliver fast, hands-on sound design and editing. Record and edit patterns with realtime, step, or TR-REC sequencing, trigger samples from the 16-pad section, and enjoy built-in vocoder, arpeggiator, chord memory, and motional pad for instant inspiration. Massive onboard effects, including 16 systems of multi-effects and master processing, ensure every sound is polished and professional.

Compact and road-ready at just 13 lbs 4 oz, the FANTOM-06 offers high-resolution USB audio/MIDI interface capabilities, Bluetooth-ready expansion potential, and compatibility with Roland Cloud expansions for endless sonic growth. Whether you’re producing electronic music, performing live, or composing film scores, the FANTOM-06 delivers flagship power in a streamlined, inspiring instrument that travels wherever your creativity leads.

Key Features

• 61-note velocity-sensitive keyboard in a lightweight, portable molded body
• ZEN-Core + SuperNATURAL sound engines with over 3,500 tones and 90+ drum kits
• 16-zone multitimbral architecture with 128 scenes x 4 banks for complete sound setups
• 5.5-inch color touchscreen with intuitive workflow, no confusing modes
• Powerful pattern sequencer with realtime, step, and TR-REC recording plus piano-roll editing
• Deep sampling engine with keyboard multisamples and 16-pad sampler (up to 60 minutes total)
• Extensive effects including 16 multi-effects systems, vocoder, and master processing
• RGB performance pads with multiple modes, assignable controls, and Scene Chain for live sets
• USB audio/MIDI interface (24-bit/96 kHz), mic/line inputs, and seamless DAW integration
• Expandable via Roland Cloud with EXZ, EXSN, and EXM series sounds

Technical Specifications

Keyboard: 61 keys (with velocity)

Sound Generator: TONE: ZEN-Core, SuperNATURAL Acoustic, SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano (EXSN01/03 Preload), SuperNATURAL Electric Piano (EXSN02 Preload), VTW Organ (Only ZONE2), Various MODEL sound generators (Require adding EXM Series)
* ZEN-Core Tones and Model Tones can import and export.
* Backup file has compatibility with FANTOM-6/7/8, but it can read the enabled features only.

Expansion: EXZ Series, EXSN Series, EXM Series
* The expansions 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: 3,500 tones or greater
90 Drum kits or greater

Tone Remain: 8 zones
* When "Scene Remain Switch" enabled.
Tone Remain does not apply to VTW Organ sounds.

Favorite: Rating System: 4 steps (0-3)

Tone Search/Scene Search: Rating, Character

Effects: Multi-Effects: 16 systems, 90 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: 1 system, 90 types
Chorus: 9 types
Reverb: 7 types
Master Compressor
Input Reverb: 7 types
Input EQ: 1 system

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: 36 (0-9, A-Z, a-z) per 1 Chain Set

Pattern 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.

SMF Player: Format: SMF (Format 0/1)
MIDI tracks: 16
Tempo range: 5-300 BPM
Transpose function: -5-+6 semitone
Track Mute: Yes
Track Solo: Yes
A/B loop function: Yes
* The pattern sequencer and SMF player can be used in each scene. They cannot be used at the same time.

Sampler - Keyboard Multisample: Format: 16/24-bit linear, 44.1/48 kHz, WAV/AIFF import supported.
Number of Samples: 2,048
Number of Multisamples: 128
Sampling Time: The maximum is 2 minutes 44 seconds (1 Sample).
* A total of approximately 256 MB (Share with Expansion titles)
* Keyboard Multisample can import and export as ZEN-Core Tone.

Sampler - PAD Sampler: Format: 16/24-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.

Sampler - Internal Storage space for files: Size: 2 GB

Others: 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 * When connect to MX-1

Controllers: Pitch Bend/Modulation lever *1
Assignable Switch x 2 (S1/S2)
Control knob x 8
Slider x 8
Wheel x 2 *1
Function knob x 6
Sound Modified knob x 2 *1
4 x 4 Pad
*1: 1,024 step editing support. It can be use with Cutoff, Resonance.

Display: Graphic Type, 5.5" (1,280 x 720 dots), backlite LCD (Color/Touch screen, Screensaver, Wallpaper support)

Connectors: Headphones jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
MAIN OUT jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4-inch TRS type)
SUB OUT jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4-inch phone type)
SUB OUT STEREO (PHONES) jacks: Stereo miniature phone type PHONES Support
Mic Input jacks: 1/4 inch TRS type
Line Input jacks: (L/MONO,R) (1/4 inch phone type)
FOOT PEDAL jacks (HOLD, CTRL1, CTRL2)
MIDI connectors (IN, OUT)
USB MEMORY port
USB COMPUTER port (AUDIO/MIDI)
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.

Audio Interface: Max 24 bit/96 kHz
Record 16 Stereo Channel
Playback 2 Stereo Channel

External Memory: USB Flash drive (sold separately)

Power Supply: AC Adaptor

Power Consumption: 1,300 mA

Size and Weight:
Width: 39-5/8 inches
Depth: 12-3/4 inches
Height: 3-3/4 inches
Weight: 13 lbs 4 oz

Use Cases

• Music production and track creation
• Live performance and sound design
• Studio composition and arrangement
• Sampling and electronic music workflows
• Keyboard performance and programming

What's Included

Owner's Manual, AC adaptor