Roland Fantom Music Workstation Keyboard

If you're looking for an instrument that ignites music making rather than slowing it down, look no further than the new Roland Fantom. Every aspect of this 76-note synthesizer keyboard — from its simplified user interface and sequencer to its variable Arpeggiator and Rhythm generator — has been thoughtfully designed to keep the music flowing, whether performing or in the studio. And with its expandable XV-Series sound engine and digital outputs, the Fantom has everything you could ever want in a workstation keyboard — except the work.

Features
76-note workstation designed to integrate performance and composition

Professional XV-5080 sound engine with 64 voices and 16 multi-timbral parts

1,024 Patches (640 Preset, 128 User and 256 GM2 sounds), plus 29 rhythm sets

New! variable Arpeggiator and Rhythm generator with realtime control via knobs, buttons, and light-sensing D-Beam

"Always-active" high-resolution sequencer with Real-time Phrase Sequencing

Large, angled LCD display with soft keys for faster, more intuitive operation

24-bit reverb, plus chorus and 90 multi-effects like COSM Amp Modeling

Expandable via two SRX- and one SR-JV80-Series Wave Expansion Board(s)

Superb sound quality with 24-bit D/A converters and S/PDIF digital outputs

Sleek titanium chassis with low-profile floppy drive for storing User data

The Fantom Concept
The idea behind the Fantom workstation is simple: Create an environment that fuses the previously disparate worlds of composition and performance, allowing you to capture and develop ideas quickly. To this end, the Fantom includes powerful and expressive XV-Series synthesis with studio-quality effects, inspiring real-time features, and a sleek user interface for streamlined operation. Put simply, this is the compositional tool you've been waiting for.

Built from the Best
The creative process begins with the Fantom's 64-voice, 16-part multitimbral sound source — the same engine used in the acclaimed XV-5080. This ultra-expressive architecture can use up to 4 stereo Tones per Patch, giving you unprecedented realism, spaciousness, and depth. In all, there are 1,024 Patches (640 Preset Patches, 128 User Patches, and 256 GM2 sounds), plus 29 Rhythm Sets at the ready. And the Fantom's sounds are full of life, thanks to the endless modulation routings afforded by Matrix Control — all of which beg to be tweaked with the Fantom's real-time controllers. A 76-note keyboard with Roland's best synth action, plus velocity and channel aftertouch gives you room to play as expressively as you like, while improved 24-bit D/A converters and S/PDIF digital outputs (coaxial and optical) make the Fantom our best-sounding workstation ever.

An Effects Powerhouse
With 3 independent effects processors (Reverb, Chorus, and M-FX), chances are you can forget about your outboard gear. To start, the Fantom delivers professional reverb based on Roland's acclaimed SRV-3030 24-bit Digital Reverb Processor. So whether adding a bit of 'verb to a grand piano or drum set, you'll get silky-smooth reverberation down to the last tail. Speaking of smooth, Fantom's dedicated chorus processor is all it takes to thicken up anything from Rhodes to strings. And with 90 multi-effects algorithms — including COSM Amp Modeling, a triplet-based Shuffle Delay, Lo-Fi processing, Slicer, 3D effects, and more — you can sculpt your sounds in any way desired.

Expandable to Over 200MB of Sounds
While the Fantom's massive wave memory is stock with just about every sound imaginable, it's nice to know you've got options. To this end, the Fantom is equipped with 2 SRX-Series expansion slots and an SR-JV80-Series slot, giving you access to one of the largest sound libraries available — without the hassles and load time of CD-ROMs. Each SRX-Series board is equivalent to 64MB of the finest sounds available

Technical Info

Keyboard: 76 keys (with velocity and channel aftertouch)

Synthesizer Section
Multi-Timbre Parts: 16 parts

Maximum Polyphony: 64 voices

Wave Memory: 64MB (16-bit linear equivalent), Waveforms: 1,083 (XV-5080 equivalent)

Expansion Slot:
Wave Expansion Board SR-JV80 Series: 1 slot
Wave Expansion Board SRX Series: 2 slots

Preset Memory:
Patches: 640 (128 x 5 banks)+256 (General MIDI 2 Patches)
Rhythm Sets: 16 + 9 (General MIDI 2 Rhythm Sets)
Multi-Timbres: 16
Performances: 64

User Memory:
Patches: 128
Rhythm Sets: 16
Multi-Timbres: 16
Performances: 64

Effects: Multi-Effects (M-FX): 90 types
*Three different multi-effects (50 types) can be used simultaneously in Performance/Multi-Timbre mode
Chorus: 2 types
Reverb: 4 types
System EQ: 2-band per each 4 outputs

Sequencer Section
Tracks:
Phrase Tracks (16 MIDI channels per track): 16
Pattern Track (16 MIDI channels per track): 1
Tempo Track: 1
Beat Track: 1
*A maximum of 100 patterns can be created in a Pattern Track.

Song Data (Internal Memory):
Song: 1
Note Capacity: approx 120,000 notes
Song Length: 9,998 measures

Resolution: 480 TPQN

Recording Methods: Realtime, Step

External Storage Device:
3.5 in. Floppy Disk: 1.44MB (2HD), 720KB (2DD)
Note Storage: approx 120,000 notes (2HD), approx 60,000 notes (2DD)
Song Files: max. 99

File Formats: MRC Pro Songs, Standard MIDI Files (format 0,1)

Others
Arpeggiator: 88 styles

Preset Rhythm Style: 50 styles (12 patterns per each)

Display: 320 x 240 dots Graphic LCD with backlit

Controllers:
Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever,D-Beam Controller
Realtime Control Knobs (1,2,3,4)*assignable
Realtime Control Buttons (1,2,3,4)*assignable

Connectors:
Headphones Jack
Mix Output Jacks (Stereo or Indiv. 1-2)*1/4 in. TRS balanced
Direct Output Jacks (Stereo or Indiv. 3-4)*1/4 in. unbalanced
Hold Pedal Jack *Half Pedal possible, Control Pedal Jacks (1,2)*assignable
MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT, THRU)
Digital Audio Outputs: S/PDIF Connectors (COAXIAL, OPTICAL)(24-bit,44.1kHz),AC Inlet

Power Supply: AC117/230/240V,50/60Hz

Power Consumption: 16W

Dimensions (W x D x H): 1,268 x 400 x 115 mm (49-15/16 x 15-3/4 x 4-9/16 in.)

Weight: 14.8 kg (32 lbs., 11 oz.)

Accessories:
Quick Start
Owner's Manual
Sound/Parameter List
Q&A
Demo Floppy Disk
Power Cable

Audio Samples