Korena
Product detailSKU #1500000367533

RolandFANTOM-08 88-Key Synthesizer Keyboard

Roland logo
Salebalancedversatilepopelectronic
Roland FANTOM-08 88-Key Synthesizer Keyboard
1/5

Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Designed around an 88-key PHA-4 Standard keyboard, FANTOM-08 brings sound creation, sequencing and computer-connected production into one instrument. Its touchscreen, knobs, sliders and RGB pads keep key controls close, while Scenes can call up sounds, patterns, layouts, templates, settings or song sections as one prepared setup. ZEN-Core and SuperNATURAL provide electronic and acoustic sounds, and the 4x32 USB audio interface with Logic Pro, MainStage and Ableton Live integration supports a DAW-based rig.

Roland FANTOM-08 88-Key Synthesizer Keyboard product detail
Product studyRoland FANTOM-08 88-Key Synthesizer Keyboard
Roland FANTOM-08 88-Key Synthesizer Keyboard alternate view
Alternate view

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Preparing recallable setups containing sounds, patterns, layouts, settings and sections of a song.
  • Working in Logic Pro, MainStage or Ableton Live with touchscreen and hardware integration.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Roland FANTOM-08 88-Key Synthesizer Keyboard construction detail

Detail 01

Sampling time

Sampling has a maximum duration of 60 minutes, approximately 660MB.

Detail 02

Audio import

Imports 16- or 24-bit linear WAV and AIFF files at 44.1 or 48kHz.

Detail 03

Recording methods

Sequencing can use realtime recording, step recording or TR-REC.

Detail 04

Sequence files

Original format and SMF import/export are supported.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01For pedal use, the listed expression pedal is Roland EV-5; listed pedal switches are DP series and RPU-3.
Roland FANTOM-08 88-Key Synthesizer Keyboard close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can I connect a microphone?

Yes. It has a 1/4-inch TRS mic input, used with the onboard 32-band vocoder.

02How are samples arranged on the pads?

The sampling layout provides 16 pads across four banks.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

2 detailsSound
Insertion Effect
2 systems, 90 types (serial/parallel connection selectable)
Multi Effects
16 systems, 90 types
1 detailsPickups & controls
Pedal Switch
DP series, RPU-3
1 detailsPlayability
88 Keys Pha 4 Standard Keyboard
with Escapement and Ivory Feel)
2 detailsBody & build
Color
Black
Type
Mono, stereo
8 detailsConnections & power
External Device Port
A Roland A-49 or an A-PRO series MIDI controller can be connected
Headphones Jack
Stereo 1/4 inch phone type
Input Mfx
1 system, 90 types
Input EQ
1 system
Mic Input Jacks
1/4 inch TRS type
Line Input Jacks
(L/MONO,R) (1/4 inch phone type)
Input Reverb
7 types
Sub Out Stereo Phones Jacks
Stereo miniature phone type PHONES support
1 detailsSize & weight
Pattern Length
32 measures
1 detailsIn the box
Keyboard Stand
KS-G8B, KS-10Z, KS-12, KS-20X
26 detailsOther
Part EQ
16 systems
Tfx
1 system, 90 types
Pattern
8 (per each track)
MIDI Tracks
16
Recording Method
Realtime recording, step recording, TR-REC
User Setting
20
Maximum Polyphony
8
Band
13, 20, 32
Reverb
7 types
File Format
Original, SMF export/import supported
Group
16
Song
1 (per Scene)
Chain
16 Scenes x 32 Pages (Total 512 Scenes) per 1 Chain set
Set
100
Rating System
4 steps (0-3)
Format
16/24-bit linear, 44.1/48kHz, WAV/AIFF import supported
Editing Method
Piano roll edit (Touch Edit/Automation support), Microscope
Sampling Time
The maximum is 60 minutes (the equivalent of approximately 660MB)
Number of Samples
16 pads x 4 banks
Preset Setting
10
Drum Part Comp
6 systems
Size
2GB
Marker
36 (0–9, A–Z, a–z) per 1 Chain Set
Chorus
9 types
Expression Pedal
EV-5
Number of Multisamples
128

Complete your setup

Worth comparing

More from Roland