Roland has introduced the Fantom-O series of synthesizer workstations, three new keyboards that deliver the core power of their Fantom series, but in a lightweight and more affordable format.

Fantom-O offers unlimited sound-making possibilities with Roland’s ZEN-Core, SuperNATURAL, and Virtual ToneWheel Organ technologies, with further expansion available through Roland Cloud.

Features:

• Sounds and features inherited from the flagship FANTOM series
• Seamless workflow with no confusing modes
• Light and durable molded body designs for easy transport
• Play and produce with thousands of electronic and acoustic sounds powered by Roland’s advanced ZEN-Core and SuperNATURAL technologies
• New SuperNATURAL pianos with authentic acoustic grand sound and response
• Virtual ToneWheel Organ with harmonic bar control and quick-fire playability
• Deep onboard sampling features
• Scenes contain settings for all 16 layers plus effects and patterns
• Clip-based sequencing with instant pattern recording and triggering
• TR-REC sequencer inspired by classic Roland drum machines
• Color touchscreen, high-resolution knobs, sliders, RGB performance pads, and dedicated synth control section
• Pitch/mod lever and illuminated pitch and mod wheels
• Massive DSP power for plenty of polyphony and smooth sound transitions
• 4×32 USB audio interface and native integration with Logic Pro, MainStage, and Ableton Live
• Mic input and powerful onboard vocoder
• Support for Model Expansions, Sound Packs, Sample Packs, and more from Roland Cloud
• Comes with 15 Wave Expansions and 10 Sound Packs, available for download from Roland Cloud
• Compatible with FANTOM Scenes that use ZEN-Core, SuperNATURAL, and Virtual ToneWheel Organ sounds

Here’s what they have to say about it:

“Built for non-stop creation, FANTOM-0 lets users shape sounds and realize ideas as fast they come. Using custom creative spaces called Scenes, they can store sounds, patterns, performance layouts, song sections, and more and recall them seamlessly with no gaps or glitches. And with the free-flowing panel layout, RGB performance pads, quick sampling features, and clip-based sequencer, sessions with FANTOM-0 are inspiring, productive, and fun.??

FANTOM-0 slides easily into modern production setups with a built-in 4×32 USB audio interface, and native integration with Logic Pro, MainStage, and Ableton Live provides an interactive experience with touchscreen and hardware control. It’s also possible to combine soft synths with FANTOM-0’s onboard sounds and interface with favorite MIDI hardware via the dedicated MIDI output.?

FANTOM-0 instruments are easy to carry from a home studio setup to rehearsal rooms and performance stages, thanks to molded body designs that are sleek, attractive, and ultra-rugged.The 61-note FANTOM-06 and 76-note FANTOM-07 are equipped with newly developed synth-action keyboards, while the FANTOM-08 comes with 88 weighted-action keys. Other than the keyboards and physical specifications, all FANTOM-0 models offer identical features.?

With Roland Cloud, players can dive deep into the historic and ever-evolving world of Roland synthesizers. Model Expansions infuse FANTOM-0 with the authentic sounds and unique characteristics of the JUPITER-8, JUNO-106, and other vintage icons. Andwith the growing selection of Wave Expansions, Sound Packs, Sample Packs, and more, there’s a steady stream of creative fuel for every musical journey.”

Pricing and Availability

The Roland FANTOM-0 synthesizer keyboard series will be available in the U.S. in April, with the following prices:

• FANTOM-06: $1,499.99
• FANTOM-07: $1,799.99
• FANTOM-08: $1,999.99