Roland Fantom G8 Workstation Keyboard
88-note music workstation with an advanced sound engine, ARX SuperNATURAL expansion, large-sized color LCD and more.

Available to United States customers only.

The Roland Fantom G8 Workstation Keyboard is the most powerful and luxurious live workstation in Roland history. The Fantom G8 is a dream instrument that redefines the boundaries of playability and creativity with its advanced sound engine, revolutionary ARX SuperNATURAL™ expansion bay, large-sized color LCD, powerful new audio/MIDI sequencer, first-class “Ivory Feel” weighted keys and more.

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Roland Fantom G8 Workstation Keyboard Features:
-Advanced sound engine with double wave capacity of previous flagship workstations
-2 x ARXexpansion with SuperNATURAL — the world’s greatest performance-expression technology
-Graphic user interface with extra-large 8.5” wide color LCD and mouse connectivity
-Newly developed onboard audio/MIDI sequencer with 128 tracks, including 24 audio tracks
-Multi-FX for each part; up to 22 effects routings can be programmed simultaneously
-Top-of-the-line keyboard action; weighted PHA II “Ivory Feel” keyboard on Fantom G88
-Heavy-duty casing with aluminum panel

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Driven by a powerful new audio processor, the Fantom G8 provides new sonic depth and versatility. With twice the wave-ROM capacity of its predecessor, it contains a treasure trove of Roland’s world-famous SRX-quality sounds, but what really sets this instrument apart is its new ARX expansion, which allows additional SuperNATURAL sound-sets and fully dedicated synth and effects engines to be added to this already powerful live workstation.

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The Roland Fantom G8 Workstation Keyboard provides ARX slots that accommodate two SuperNATURAL expansion boards. SuperNATURAL is Roland’s unique behavior-modeling technology that enables a new level of organic, emotional expression previously unattainable in synthesizers. Applied to traditional-instrument sounds, SuperNATURAL enables the delicate, organic tonal changes and playing nuances of real musical instruments. It’s also a powerful tool for electronic and non-traditional sounds, breathing amazing new life and expression into synthesis.

The Fantom G8 is the first Roland instrument to feature Roland’s newly designed power sequencer. In conjunction with the large-size LCD, this pro-level composition tool provides 128 tracks (including 24 audio tracks) in a fully intergraded audio/MIDI graphical environment. A mouse can be also incorporated for computer-like speed and ease. Other convenient features include combo XLR and TRS connector, phantom power for condenser mics, Hi-Z input for guitar and bass, and line input.

One look and touch and you’ll know that the Fantom G8 is an instrument without equal. Only the highest-quality materials have been used to create this dream synth, with a stylish, futuristic design that will turn heads. Front and center is the extra-large 8.5” wide TFT color LCD for enhanced productivity. A first-class assortment of hands- on controls is provided as well, including eight sliders, four knobs, and ten buttons below the LCD.

The Roland Fantom G8 Workstation Keyboard is loaded with a state-of-the-art effects engine, with multi-effects available for each Fantom G8 sound/part. In 16-part multi-timbre mode, up to 22 effect routings can be used simultaneously. Create complex setups with 16 insert effects per multi-timbral patch group, plus global reverbs and choruses. Mastering effects are provided for polishing songs created with the onboard sequencer.

The Fantom G8 is outfitted with Roland’s top-of-the-line PHA II “Ivory Feel” keyboard. This amazing keyboard technology reproduces the real surface feel of ivory acoustic piano keys providing a familiar stability and comfort to the pianist. The white keys have a two-piece structure which reduces the developed keyboard surface material is designed to absorb moisture, ensuring a secure, slip-proof feel that your fingers will love.

Roland Fantom G8 Workstation Keyboard Specifications*:
-88 key PHA II Ivory Feel Keyboard with velocity and channel aftertouch
-Sound Generator Section
  -Mamimum Polyphony 128 voices, shared with the sampling section
  -Parts 16 parts (Internal) + 16 parts (External) + 2 parts (ARX) + 24 parts (Audio Track)
  -Wave Memory 256MB (16-bit linear equivalent)
  -Waveforms 2,230
  -Preset Memory
    -Patches: 1,664 + 256 (GM2)
    -Rhythm Sets: 64 + 9 (GM2)
    -Live Sets: 512
    -Studio Sets: 128
  -User Memory (per one project)
    -Patches: 512
    -Rhythm Sets: 64
    -Live Sets: 512
    -Studio Sets: 128
  -Effects
    -Patch Multi-effects (PFX): max. 16 units (76 types)
    -Multi-effects (MFX): max. 2 units (78 types)
    -Chorus: 1 unit (3 types)
    -Reverb: 1 unit (10 types)
-Sampling Section
  -Data Format 16-bit linear, .WAV or .AIFF
  -Sampling Frequency 44.1kHz
  -Maximum Sampling Time
    -approx. 360 sec, mono/180 sec, stereo (when sampling memory isn't expanded/32 MB)
    -approx. 108 min, mono/54 min, stereo (fully expanded with DIMM/544 MB)
  -Number of Samples 2,000 (per one project)
-Sequencer Section
  -Tracks
    -MIDI tracks (Internal/External/ARX): max. 128
    -Audio tracks: max. 24
    -Tempo track: 1
    -Beat track: 1
  -Resolution 480 TPQN
  -Tempo 5.00 to 300.00
  -Songs 50 (per one project)
  -Phrases 2,000 (per one project)
  -Notes Capacity approx. 1,000,000 notes (per one project)
  -Song Length 9,998 measures
  -Recording Method Realtime recording, Step recording
-Others
  -Arpeggiater 128
  -Arpeggio Sets 128
  -RPS Sets 32
  -Rhythm Pattern Sets 32
  -Chord Memory 128
  -Chord Memory Sets 128
  -Display Graphic Type, 8.5", Wide VGA (800 x 480 dots), backlit LCD (Color)
  -Pads 16 pads, Velocity and Polyphonic Aftertouch sensitive
  -Controllers Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, Control Knob x 4, Control Slider x 8, Assignable Switch x 2, D Beam Controller
  -Connectors
    -Mic/Guitar Input Jacks: 1/4 inch phone type/XLR type (Phantom power) (Hi-Z)
    -Headphones Jack: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type, A (MIX)
    -Output Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch TRS phone type: B
    -Output Jacks (L, R): 1/4 inch phone type
    -Input Jacks (L/MONO/MIC, R): 1/4 inch phone type
    -Pedal Jacks: Hold    -Pedal Jack (Half Pedal recognition)
    -MIDI Connectors: IN, OUT, THRU
    -USB Connectors: USB Computer Connector (supports file transfer or mass storage class, and Audio/MIDI)
    -Digital Audio Interface: COAXIAL INPUT/OUTPUT
    -AC Inlet
  -Expansion Slots
    -ARX expansion boards: 2 slots
    -DIMM: 1 slot, supports PC133, CL=2/3, 3.3 V, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB
  -External Storage Device USB Flash Memory
  -Power Supply AC 117 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz), AC 220 V (60 Hz)
  -Power Consumption 30 W
  -Accessories
    -Owner's Manual
    -CD-ROM (Editor, USB Audio/MIDI driver)
    -Power Cord
-Dimensions
  -1,396 mm x 502 mm x 183 mm
  -55 inches x 19-13/16 inches x 7-1/4 inches

*The specifications are subject to change without notice.