Roland FANTOM 6 EX Synthesizer

Roland FANTOM 6 EX Overview Since 2001, Roland’s flagship FANTOM workstations have characterized the forefront of keyboard technology. Now, Roland is pleased to introduce the FANTOM 6 EX, a next-generation synth workstation that will revolutionize your music creation and live performances. FANTOM 6 EX is your creative hub, complete with exciting production tools and extensive computer integration. It is meant to deliver an easy, simplified, and unrestricted music-creating process. Roland’s innovative ACB, ZEN-Core, V-Piano, and SuperNATURAL sound engines provide a powerful arsenal of superior acoustic, electronic, and hybrid sounds, as well as the ability to mix, morph, and shape them as you see fit. The FANTOM’s purposeful design is housed in a durable metal chassis with high-quality components, including Roland’s flagship aftertouch-sensitive 61-note semi-weighted synth-action keybed. Power on demand. With an arsenal of exciting, realistic electronic, acoustic, and hybrid sounds, the FANTOM EX is powerful, flexible, and extendable. Its sound engines are based on decades of industry-leading Roland technology, providing the instrument with smooth, precise control, enormous polyphony, and full patch retention for seamless transitions. This adaptable design enables you to mix multiple synthesis and sampling technologies with FANTOM EX’s internal analog filter to create new cutting-edge sounds, as well as take advantage of new sound expansions and premium sound material on Roland Cloud. FANTOM EX provides you unrestricted access to sought-after instruments from Roland’s illustrious lineage of genre-defining synthesizers while also forging new synthesis horizons. With all of this capability, you can concentrate on making music rather than preserving processing power. You won’t have to worry about how many effects you can employ or if you can change sounds smoothly without disrupting current ones. With the enormous power available in FANTOM’s engine room, you may run incredibly complicated patches with all possible effects. Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) FANTOM EX is built around Roland’s unique Analog Circuit Behavior technology, which accurately recreates the richness and warmth of analog circuitry and its interactive behaviors at the component level in the digital arena. FANTOM EX has three ACB instruments that take advantage of cutting-edge technology, such as Circuit Mod and Condition functionality, which allow you to dial in the desired level of vintage character. The JUPITER-8, introduced in 1981, is one of the most beloved and cherished polysynths ever produced. The JUPITER-8 ACB Expansion incorporates a complete circuit-level re-creation of this synth icon into FANTOM EX. The SH-101 ACB Expansion is an incredibly realistic sound duplicate of Roland’s SH-101 from 1982, a legendary monosynth that continues to influence electronic music to this day. The groundbreaking JX-3P, launched in 1983, ushered in a new age of simplified graphics, quick preset recall, and tuning stability owing to digital control of its analog oscillators. The JX-3P ACB Expansion adds this classic to your FANTOM EX workflow while accurately replicating the original’s sound. While the SH-101 and JUPITER-8 ACB Expansions come preloaded, the JX-3P is available for free download via Roland Cloud to FANTOM EX owners and customers of the FANTOM EX Upgrade for original FANTOM models. ZEN-Core: Sonic superpower Roland’s adaptable and scalable ZEN-Core Synthesis System draws on decades of research and development to provide a diverse range of superior electronic, acoustic, and hybrid sounds. Create creative tones with up to four partials, each having its own oscillator, filter, amplifier, twin LFOs, and effects. You may use up to 16 tones in a scene to create complicated splits, layers, and sequenced pieces. FANTOM EX has six preloaded Model Expansions powered by the powerful ZEN-Core technology. Model Expansions provide instant access to Roland’s ever-expanding corpus, from rare, sought-after classics to future sounds. Cutting-edge SuperNATURAL and V-Piano technology Many keyboardists make their home on acoustic pianos. The SuperNATURAL sound engine, V-Piano, and technology in FANTOM EX create extremely genuine and deeply expressive pianos that sound and play like the real thing. The V-Piano interface has been upgraded for a more efficient workflow, and the German Concert V-Piano Expansion 01, designed for Roland’s RD-2000, is preloaded. Core SuperNATURAL acoustic and electric pianos are also included, as well as the recently released SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion. Go organic. Roland’s Virtual ToneWheel sound engine accurately reproduces the sound-generation process of classic organs, including several tonewheel types, configurable percussion, key click, leakage, and more. In addition to tube distortion and overdrive, there is a swirly rotary effect with variable speed and brake control. The FANTOM EX touchscreen, sliders, knobs, and keyboard action are automatically set up to provide a genuine organ-playing experience with hands-on control. Creativity without compromise FANTOM EX’s rapid, fluid workflow drives your creativity by eliminating confusing options, technical limits, and sound sacrifices. FANTOM’s creative process supports and improves current musician workflow by offering easy composing tools, instant-recall creative spaces, and a deep connection with your DAW. Forget about remembering which functions operate in which mode; FANTOM is constantly in Creative mode. Make the scene. Whenever you reach your creative zone, FANTOM EX is ready with personalized creative spaces called Scenes that feature your sounds, clips, patterns, and performance layouts, all of which can be triggered with a single touch. A Scene might be a full song, a section of a song, or simply a starting point for your sounds, organized exactly how you want them. Scenes may be chained together or swapped out instantaneously without any bugs or gaps. Updated the traditional pattern sequencer. FANTOM EX is a self-contained 16-part multitimbral music composition platform that allows for quick production and flexible arrangement. FANTOM allows you to produce patterns in several methods, including step- and real-time polyphonic sequencing, as well as the TR-REC pattern sequencer, which is great for rhythmic sections and found on Roland’s legendary drum machines. The step sequencer is the foundation of dance music, with none more iconic than the 16-step TR-REC found in drum machines like the TR-808, TR-909, and TR-8S. FANTFANTOM’s TR-REC sequencer has been totally modified to include sub-steps for ratcheted sections, motion control for per-step automation, and chord support. Clip-based Sequencing You will also have access to 16 RGB performance pads, real-time recording with piano-roll editing, and a grid for recording and launching clips. You can employ any or all of these resources at any moment to achieve your musical objectives. Arrange clips into groups to create tracks fast and effortlessly. Drums, bass lines, pads, and melodies can be recorded as clips and triggered individually or in scenes. This is a quick approach to composing—and ideal for activating background tracks onstage. Stunningly genuine noises. To generate its amazingly accurate acoustic and electronic sounds, FANTOM EX employs digital modeling, sampling, and analog synthesis technologies concurrently. The integrated performance pad matrix allows you to sample your own sounds as well as trigger up to two terabytes of loops and one-shots. There’s also a fully routable analog filter for added warmth and grit, and you may blend your favorite soft synths with FANTOM’s internal sounds. For innumerable composers of all genres, the piano is at the center of their creative process. FANTOM EX uses Roland’s sophisticated V-Piano technology, which precisely simulates the instrument’s components and allows you to fine-tune them to create pianos that match your own preferences and behave exactly like their acoustic counterparts. Uber’s playability After aural quality, nothing is more crucial than playability—that is, how an instrument feels beneath your fingers and how it allows you to express your artistic objectives. From its silky-smooth and responsive keyboard action to its plethora of performance options, FANTOM 6 EX prioritizes the playing experience with Roland’s best semi-weighted keyboard action to date, making it an instrument that demands to be played. The FANTOM 6 EX keyboard is solid, precise, and incredibly playable, capturing every emotive element of your performance. It also includes something that serious synthesists want: aftertouch. Intuitive hand-on control To handle such a powerful workstation, FANTOM EX has a cockpit full of knobs and faders for instant, intuitive real-time hands-on control, as well as high resolution for creamy-smooth filter sweeps and parameter fine-tuning. FANTOM even has a synthesizer section with oscillator, filter, and envelope controls, as well as buttons and pads for triggering and sequencing. FANTOM’s three USB ports let you to add third-party, class-compliant USB controllers for improved expressiveness. While FANTOM offers immense creative potential, you may also choose to use analog synthesizers or drum machines in your setup. FANTOM EX has two sets of CV/Gate outputs that may be synced to tempo or played from the keyboard or pattern sequencers. Masterful connections While FANTOM EX is astonishingly strong on its own, it develops immensely when combined with other technology, such as computers or analog synthesizers. The FANTOM’s built-in 16×3 audio interface allows you to record studio-quality audio and transport it to and from your DAW. Connect microphones and instruments to the XLR combo connections and send sounds to external destinations via eight 1/4-inch outputs. FANTOM is also an excellent MIDI control surface for your DAW and plug-ins, allowing you to alter parameters directly from the FANTOM’s touchscreen. Mix and layer soft synthesizers with FANTOM’s inherent sounds, then send them via the analog filter section. Your music. On steroids. The more you use your FANTOM EX, the more you’ll appreciate its excellent design and thoughtful details. From its adjustable RGB-lit controls and buttons to the top panel’s modest curve, which allows you to read rear-connection legends from your playing position, FANTOM is designed to boost your creative inventiveness. Whether it’s in your home or commercial studio, or part of your touring gear, FANTOM is made to last with a sturdy metal chassis, superior components, and balanced connections that can withstand the demands of professional operation. The Roland FANTOM 6 EX is the perfect vehicle for your musical excursions.  Roland FANTOM 6 EX Synthesizer  features:  Roland’s flagship synthesizer line has been revamped with cutting-edge technology.  Premium 61-note semi-weighted synth-action keyboard with aftertouch.  Easy workflow with no complex options, technological limits, or audio sacrifices.  The user interface is powerful and intuitive, allowing for unrestricted creativity.  The LCD dynamically adjusts to support the work at hand.  Strong integration with DAWs and plug-ins.  Advanced sound engines include ACB, ZEN-Core, V-Piano, SuperNATURAL, Virtual ToneWheel, and more.  The expandable ZEN-Core sound engine provides realistic acoustic, electronic, and hybrid instruments.  Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology accurately replicates the richness and warmth of analog circuitry.  Roland’s library contains over 7,000 onboard sounds.  ACB Expansions for SH-101, JUPITER-8, and JX-3P.  Expansions for zyme, JD-800, Juno-106, Jupiter-8, JX-8P, and SH-101 models.  German Concert V-Piano Expansion 01 comes preloaded, along with an improved V-Piano engine and UI.  Includes SuperNATURAL piano engines and the SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion.  Roland VK-based virtual tonewheel organs.  Hybrid sounds using PCM, virtual analog, and routable analog filters.  Extensive effects library with new studio-quality Shimmer Reverb and Modulation Reverb.  The Master FX processor has been enhanced with ready-to-use settings.  Updated user interfaces for Mastering Comp and Mastering EQ.  Stereo Vocoder has 32 bands.  Professional sequencing features include a clip-based workflow, TR-REC step sequencer, piano-roll editing, and more.  Updated TR-REC sequencer based on old Roland drum machines.  Provides one-shot playback, pitched keyboard assignment, and multi-sample capability.  Ergonomic panel arrangement with knobs, buttons, and faders, and a large color touchscreen.  16 RGB pads to trigger sounds, samples, and clips.  Scenes include settings for all 16 layers, patterns, and effects.  Multitrack sequencing using clips, pattern recording, and triggering.  High-resolution controllers with a specialized synth control section.  High-performance DSP enables smooth patch transitions and powerful polyphony.  Includes software control modes for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, MainStage, Cubase, and Studio One.  Boost your creativity with Roland Cloud’s ZEN-Core Sound Packs and Wave Expansions.  Original FANTOM owners can upgrade to FANTOM EX via Roland Cloud.  Includes multichannel audio I/O, MIDI I/O, twin CV/gate outputs, USB, and more.  Advanced 16×3 audio/MIDI USB interface.  128 low-frequency oscillators.  Two XLR-1/4-inch combination mic/line/instrument inputs.  Balanced XLR main outputs and 6 x 1/4-inch outs  MIDI input/output/through.  USB-to-Host, USB-to-Device, and three external USB ports.  Two sets of CV/gate outputs.  Four pedal jacks.