Roland FANTOM 6 EX

Roland Fantom 6 EX 61 Key Synthesizer Keyboard Overview:

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.

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 61-note keyboard with synth action and channel aftertouch

Specifications:

Keyboard

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

Sound Generator

• 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 Multisample

• Format: 16/24-bit linear, 44.1/48 kHz, WAV/AIFF
• Number of Samples: 8,000
• Number of Multisamples: 128
• Sampling Time:
• The maximum is 2 minutes 44 second (1 Sample).
• * A total of approximately 2 GB (Share with Expansion titles)
• * Keyboard Multisample can import and export as ZEN-Core Tone.

Sample - 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.
• Sampler - Internal Storgae space for files
• Size: 2 GB

OTHER

• 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:
• Yes
• * 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
• Accessories:
• Owner's manual
• Power Cord
• Options (sold separately):
• Keyboard Stand: KS-G8B, 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.

Size and Weight

• Width
• 1,084 mm
• 42-11/16 inches
• Depth
• 403 mm
• 15-7/8 inches
• Height
• 106 mm
• 4-3/16 inches
• Weight
• 15.3 kg
• 33 lbs 12 oz

Other FANTOM EX Models

Each FANTOM EX model includes the same internal features, panel layout, and connectivity. The only differences are the keyboard configuration, size, and weight.