I bought this yesterday. (Fantom O6) Amazing to get away from the Computer and compose. It has a great straight forward sequencer. Has all the Zenology sounds and more on board. Recommended over the Juno-X and Jupiter X/Xm as it does so much more and you get way much more bang for your buck. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is the dream come true. I had a FA07 at home in November and returned it. It had some really nice aspects (Like the supernatural sounds, synths and organs as nice or even better than Nord), but some other aspects were a real pain (brass lol). There are 3 more boards I would give a look, but this one seems to have everything I want: affordable price, bearable weight (this is where my back gets excited after 100s of transport of my 30 kg packages), faders for fast access, sub outs (gotta play the bass), probably sturdy construction, obviously little drawbacks in terms of function compared to the big brother and probably a great sound throughout the different sections. I will get one of those Kurzweils in the meantime for reference, but I feel the Fantom-0 will make it.
Thank You Scott ! Another outstanding keyboard from Roland. From Scott, An outstanding person and musician.. I love my New Roland Fantom .. Regards, TotallyKenny..
I’m a yamaha guy. Always will be. But this Roland Fantom-O is really nice! I can see me having the 76 key along with my XF8. Just them two ALONE is a power house in itself! Plus they’re AFFORDABLE; which is a big plus!😌🎶⚡️👍🏾
@@noitnova Well, to some extent, that is true. But I like “editing” and “programming.” That’s the fun part of playing synths. I’m always looking for a challenge. I was @ Berks Jazz Fest last weekend and I say my man Chris “Big Dogg” Davis and he had a Roland X6. Yes; a X6! And the big band horn patch he used was phenomenal! And I know the Fantom-O-sounds better than the X6. So it all comes to the person playing it. I understand your point; some keyboards sound kinda weak coming out the box; but for me I like it. And yes, Yamaha has them beat sound wise. Yamaha is more “natural” sounding; especially the Rhodes and acoustic C9 pianos. That’s why I love my XF8 (and not getting rid of it for the Montage either) Roland is sterile when it comes to their orchestral sounds (to my ears anyway). Thanks for your comment and input.😌🎹🎶👍🏾
@@thortschman Roland came through in the CLUTCH. I love Yamaha sounds. But their interfaces and sequencing have always been a hassle. Roland is the other way around. Great sequencing. Great interface (at least on workstations 😉) Have fun bro I know I will!
@@tonylancer7367 it’s pretty dope man. I will say that if I didn’t ALREADY have Komplete Maschine and MPC the sounds on the MoDX are better (acoustic) but all in all being a previous Fantom user (X) it’s a solid 8/10. I have had time to really have fun but off the bat it’s EASY to get around and sounds great!
@@michaeltrenier I think that's what I need, variety! I've been looking at this board as a one stop shop jack of all trades, and it doesn't look like it. Do you think anything is missing or needs improvement?
Thanks Scott :D I ended up buying a Roland Fantom-08 and got a good deal on refurbished. Not sure if Kraft Music sales refurbished but be something to look into. Helped save me over 700 bucks and comes with a Roland warranty too!
Fantom 0 is awesome & will sell like crazy. My only gripe with this video is how there are tons n tons of times he's hitting buttons or going through menus & doesn't say what he's doing or why. It would be nice to actually explain how & why you're doing things. ✌
Thx for review! How easy or hard is it to a) Change volume / mix of each instrument in split mode b) Change octave of each instrument in split mode I "downgraded" from Roland FA06 to DS61, as it was too much menu diving on FA06, whereas direct and easy on DS. I know Fantom-0 is "workstation", not "performance" keyboard, but it's so light it's tempting to use it for both :->
I'm looking for a keyboard workstation with built in speakers. I'm guessing there is not an 88 key (I can't find one) so maybe a 76 key? Any suggestions are appreciated!
Can someone explain the 256mb of memory? Looking at the screenshot and looking at the file sizes of the expansion packs which are exactly the same as the regular Fantom for the SN and EZX packs, we are over 750mb already, and he’s at the bottom of his scroll bar so he’s got other stuff installed, likely the model packs…. Something doesn’t add up, clearly.
256MB of user memory for samples to pitch across the keybed. Expansions don't touch that. RAM is a different matter, and it has far more than that or it wouldn't even work.
@@Jason75913 So expansions do affect the 256 MB of space but Roland is using a compression algorithm to deliver the expansions to the Fantom-0. So you can have up to 8 expansions on the Fantom-0, but if you are going to use your own samples, they will not benefit from this compression.
So 256 MB of shared keyboard sample memory (shares with the expansions that Roland release), really wants me to combine this with an iPad synth, but the problem is that the driver is not class-compliant.
Anyone know if this will output USB 16 channels wide to DAW's like Pro Tools? I'm only seeing 2 Stereo USB outputs. Using the Roland Midi driver on Mac and the Fantom 06 is set to Vendor. Pro Tools is using the Fantom as the playback engine. Am I doing something wrong or do this not in fact output multiple discreet USB channels?
what different with fantom 06 and fantom 6? And if i already have a yamaha modx6 is this a good compliment for my rig? i also have a Roland jdxi and realy like that engine when i create songs
Thanks. This looks like an updated FA06 which I bought and sold around five years ago due to the lengthy menu diving and it trying to do so many things (sampler, sequencer, synth) but not achieving any of this to a convincing degree. I wanted to love it. Looks like the same deal but with ZenCore and step sequencer buttons. Will be good for sone people no doubt.
J’ai acheté un Fantom 8 il y a juste 1 an… Est-il obsolète ? Qu’est ce que le fantom 0 a de mieux que le Fantom 8 ? Je n’ai pas vu de grandes différences ?
Garde le Fantom 8, tu es Gucci !!! Tu as l'aftertouch, + de connections, plus de multi samples, un plus grand écran, et un filtre analogue 🤌😎 rien à voir ici.
Roland, Korg, and Yamaha always bust out the new flagship rompler before pumping out a cheaper, cut-down version with most of the same sounds. This was inevitable. This Fantom-0 has far less features, less capabilities, less polyphony, no CV I/O, and much more. It is more comparable to its FA predecessor, which it mostly beats.
anyone knows if you can build your synth pads and leads from scratch? e.g. take smth like a simple saw wave or triangle and add ADSR, filter env, lfo, filters and fx ?
Todo bien el Fantom pero No tiene secuenciador Lineal, no puedo hacer mix largos como lo hacia en mi Viejo Fantom G, obligan a usar Ableton Live o algún software externo!!!
@@ablesam My understanding is that the underlying processors are the same, and all the cost cutting has been in hardware peripherals I was just asking if n/zyme would be a separate $200 purchase like for flagship Fantom or if it would be rolled into the keyboard purchase.
@@SixteenVoice FANTOM has 4 BMC chips. FANTOM-0 only has 2. Sorry if I didn't answer your question directly. The answer is no. You cannot use n/zyme on this product. It's only for the flagship synth,
@@ablesam Oh I get it now. That is perfect. That is better information than I had before. I perfectly understand your point now that 0 series cannot run n/zyme due to actually having fewer processors. Roland back to their deceptive ways again 😂. Thank you very much for sharing this information!
There are a number of differences between the flagship Fantom instruments and the new Fantom-0 series. Some of the big ones are the synth filter (analog on the Fantom, digital on the Fantom-0), the keybed (highly upgraded on the Fantom - the 88-key weighted version of the flagship has the same PHA-50 keybed as Roland's high-end stage pianos), and a lot more connectivity on the full Fantom (including CV/gate to integrate with modular synth rigs). No aftertouch & no V-Piano engine....but considering that the Fantom-0 series is less than half the price...I feel that Roland did a fantastic job at trimming off what was needed to bring the production cost down...while leaving the essentials in tact. Ultimately....this is the most feature-packed workstation in it's class( & personally, I prefer it over the Korg Nautilus( not just in terms of a lower price...but also the general workflow & the amount of physical controls.)
@@amrsbadawi Well....look at it this way...unlike the Fantom 08, you have the V-Piano, access to ALL of the sound expansions, a better key-bed, a bigger display screen, aftertouch, and a sturdy & road-worthy metal chassis. Besides....since you can afford to drop 4 grand on a keyboard, what is there really to complain about? It would take me 2 years to save up enough money to have what you've got.
@@HighlandStudio91 So if money wasn’t a critical decision, what is the answer between the baby and flagship, when you compare weight, keybed and general features for tracking in a home studio… would the O be good enough to not disappoint or feel like a cheap replacement for a professional instrument… It’s incredibly difficult to decide, I’d really love to save 2 grand, but I also don’t want to throw 2 grand in the trash either, and then invest another 4 grand 8 months down the road when I realize it’s not cutting it…
@#Rodrigo Reis Guedes Belo Horizonte mg this keyboard is beautiful y want playing y want of present he is very increrable 🎹y playing keyboard simple exelent keyboard my friend 👍🎹keyboard phantom 0 roland very good
Странно, что инструмент новый, а звуки старые, учитывая, что уже 2022 год. Орган еще не плохо звучит. Рояль - средне. Но струнные... Барабаны очень какие то старые.
For crying out loud !! HOW MANY PIANOS DO YOU NEED ?!?! I'm interested in unique sounds this synth can make. EVERY KEYBOARD MANUFACTURER MAKES GREAT PIANO SOUNDS I just hate it when a demo highlights pianos and hardly anything that's unique about the instrument.
I was referring to the limited well worn musical pathways presented here. Hint, it’s the one size fits all viability of the market place that sells instruments.
My heart has been wanting a Fantom but can't afford at the moment so I was leaning towards the MODX, you just changed the game for me Roland
I bought this yesterday. (Fantom O6)
Amazing to get away from the Computer and compose.
It has a great straight forward sequencer.
Has all the Zenology sounds and more on board.
Recommended over the Juno-X and Jupiter X/Xm as it does so much more and you get way much more bang for your buck. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This thing will SELL like CRAZY! Good Job Roland
This is the dream come true. I had a FA07 at home in November and returned it. It had some really nice aspects (Like the supernatural sounds, synths and organs as nice or even better than Nord), but some other aspects were a real pain (brass lol). There are 3 more boards I would give a look, but this one seems to have everything I want: affordable price, bearable weight (this is where my back gets excited after 100s of transport of my 30 kg packages), faders for fast access, sub outs (gotta play the bass), probably sturdy construction, obviously little drawbacks in terms of function compared to the big brother and probably a great sound throughout the different sections. I will get one of those Kurzweils in the meantime for reference, but I feel the Fantom-0 will make it.
Thank You Scott ! Another outstanding keyboard from Roland. From Scott, An outstanding person and musician.. I love my New Roland Fantom .. Regards, TotallyKenny..
I’m a yamaha guy. Always will be. But this Roland Fantom-O is really nice! I can see me having the 76 key along with my XF8. Just them two ALONE is a power house in itself! Plus they’re AFFORDABLE; which is a big plus!😌🎶⚡️👍🏾
Roland sounds will not be better than Yamaha or Korg sounds.
@@noitnova Well, to some extent, that is true. But I like “editing” and “programming.” That’s the fun part of playing synths. I’m always looking for a challenge. I was @ Berks Jazz Fest last weekend and I say my man Chris “Big Dogg” Davis and he had a Roland X6. Yes; a X6! And the big band horn patch he used was phenomenal! And I know the Fantom-O-sounds better than the X6. So it all comes to the person playing it. I understand your point; some keyboards sound kinda weak coming out the box; but for me I like it. And yes, Yamaha has them beat sound wise. Yamaha is more “natural” sounding; especially the Rhodes and acoustic C9 pianos. That’s why I love my XF8 (and not getting rid of it for the Montage either) Roland is sterile when it comes to their orchestral sounds (to my ears anyway). Thanks for your comment and input.😌🎹🎶👍🏾
Im glad that Roland kept this keyboard workstation alive.
The Fantom F6/7/8 sales record were not good.. so they released the new model in midprice line to anticipate it
ALREADY PREORDERED!! I was literally moments away from the MoDX and Roland brought me home!!
Same here!
@@thortschman Roland came through in the CLUTCH. I love Yamaha sounds. But their interfaces and sequencing have always been a hassle. Roland is the other way around. Great sequencing. Great interface (at least on workstations 😉) Have fun bro I know I will!
@@michaeltrenier How you finding it so far?
@@tonylancer7367 it’s pretty dope man. I will say that if I didn’t ALREADY have Komplete Maschine and MPC the sounds on the MoDX are better (acoustic) but all in all being a previous Fantom user (X) it’s a solid 8/10. I have had time to really have fun but off the bat it’s EASY to get around and sounds great!
@@michaeltrenier I think that's what I need, variety! I've been looking at this board as a one stop shop jack of all trades, and it doesn't look like it.
Do you think anything is missing or needs improvement?
Thanks Scott :D I ended up buying a Roland Fantom-08 and got a good deal on refurbished. Not sure if Kraft Music sales refurbished but be something to look into. Helped save me over 700 bucks and comes with a Roland warranty too!
How is the fantom 08 keybed compared to the fa-08?
Thanks Scott 😊
I hope the inbuilt audio interface allows it to support audio over usb for iOS as well and not just PC and Mac ?
Fantom O or Fantom-W0W? incredible feature set.. Interesting integration with a DAW if it comes to ever needing one.
Exceptional review, thank you Scott. Sold!
amazing keys...got the 08
Got it - had to reinstall the midi driver again and this time it worked.
I am really interested now.
Fantom 0 is awesome & will sell like crazy. My only gripe with this video is how there are tons n tons of times he's hitting buttons or going through menus & doesn't say what he's doing or why. It would be nice to actually explain how & why you're doing things. ✌
RolandChannel is likely to pump out video manuals
Great Sounds and Great Playing
I wonder if this will replace the FA 06/07/08 workstations that roland already has.
It's at the sme price, so undoubtedly
Great run through - thanks! Looks like I'll be dropping some money on one :)
Exactly what I need! Hope to get one soon
Excellent job Scott!
Thx for review! How easy or hard is it to
a) Change volume / mix of each instrument in split mode
b) Change octave of each instrument in split mode
I "downgraded" from Roland FA06 to DS61, as it was too much menu diving on FA06, whereas direct and easy on DS. I know Fantom-0 is "workstation", not "performance" keyboard, but it's so light it's tempting to use it for both :->
I wonder how this series compares with the MODX and Nautilus
I own a Roland D-50 and D-70 🎹 Synthesizer. I just ordered a Fantom-06 🎹🤗🔥
I'm looking for a keyboard workstation with built in speakers. I'm guessing there is not an 88 key (I can't find one) so maybe a 76 key? Any suggestions are appreciated!
Can someone explain the 256mb of memory? Looking at the screenshot and looking at the file sizes of the expansion packs which are exactly the same as the regular Fantom for the SN and EZX packs, we are over 750mb already, and he’s at the bottom of his scroll bar so he’s got other stuff installed, likely the model packs….
Something doesn’t add up, clearly.
256mb is the RAM memory.. Maybe Expansions will be installed at ROM memory.. I think... Not sure..
256MB of user memory for samples to pitch across the keybed. Expansions don't touch that.
RAM is a different matter, and it has far more than that or it wouldn't even work.
@@Jason75913 So expansions do affect the 256 MB of space but Roland is using a compression algorithm to deliver the expansions to the Fantom-0. So you can have up to 8 expansions on the Fantom-0, but if you are going to use your own samples, they will not benefit from this compression.
Does it have a built-in oscilloscope so I can view waveform changes in real time? or is there another method?
Yay!!! Let’s go! I need that asap swipe 💳
So 256 MB of shared keyboard sample memory (shares with the expansions that Roland release), really wants me to combine this with an iPad synth, but the problem is that the driver is not class-compliant.
Is there any way to add storage capacity by using external hard drive?
@@Judasz696 No unfortunately.
@@tonylancer7367 but expansions doesn't use this 256 MB. They use separate memory.
How would you control the 9th drawbar since you can control them with the sliders but you only have 8 of them?
9th draw bar is on touch screen !
@@joelorlando188 yeah... that pretty dumb 🤷🏿♂️ come on now roland lol
Anyone know if this will output USB 16 channels wide to DAW's like Pro Tools? I'm only seeing 2 Stereo USB outputs. Using the Roland Midi driver on Mac and the Fantom 06 is set to Vendor. Pro Tools is using the Fantom as the playback engine. Am I doing something wrong or do this not in fact output multiple discreet USB channels?
My next synth Roland keyboard it looks very hot
what different with fantom 06 and fantom 6? And if i already have a yamaha modx6 is this a good compliment for my rig? i also have a Roland jdxi and realy like that engine when i create songs
Does anyone know the width of this keyboard? I've seen somewhere that it's 48" is it 48" exact?
Thanks. This looks like an updated FA06 which I bought and sold around five years ago due to the lengthy menu diving and it trying to do so many things (sampler, sequencer, synth) but not achieving any of this to a convincing degree. I wanted to love it. Looks like the same deal but with ZenCore and step sequencer buttons. Will be good for sone people no doubt.
I hope to get this
Where can I get that T-shirt?
J’ai acheté un Fantom 8 il y a juste 1 an… Est-il obsolète ? Qu’est ce que le fantom 0 a de mieux que le Fantom 8 ? Je n’ai pas vu de grandes différences ?
Garde le Fantom 8, tu es Gucci !!! Tu as l'aftertouch, + de connections, plus de multi samples, un plus grand écran, et un filtre analogue 🤌😎 rien à voir ici.
@@liothomasart oui, je me suis renseigné... Je GARDE mon Fantom 8 ! 😜
Is the sampling feature on this version exactly the same as the bigger Fantom?
Is this the latest Roland fantom that came out couple years ago or upgrade of it ?
Which one is better Roland 0 or Roland x8
You earned it
I feel I was robbed buying the Fantom 8. What is the difference between the Fantom 8 and the Fantom 08?
Roland, Korg, and Yamaha always bust out the new flagship rompler before pumping out a cheaper, cut-down version with most of the same sounds. This was inevitable.
This Fantom-0 has far less features, less capabilities, less polyphony, no CV I/O, and much more. It is more comparable to its FA predecessor, which it mostly beats.
@@Jason75913 Thank you
anyone knows if you can build your synth pads and leads from scratch? e.g. take smth like a simple saw wave or triangle and add ADSR, filter env, lfo, filters and fx ?
Todo bien el Fantom pero No tiene secuenciador Lineal, no puedo hacer mix largos como lo hacia en mi Viejo Fantom G, obligan a usar Ableton Live o algún software externo!!!
Best review by far
256 MB of shared keyboard sample memory /expansions .....are you kidding ? 2022 man .... 256 mb ???????????????????
iPad with a few good apps and it's party time!
For samples yes but expansions use other type of memory.
The link in the description doesn’t work
Worked for me. Try again!
Can you auto slice ?
i wish they made the screen like a phone touch screen so u can load drum pads theire too
8 sliders + (maybe) wheel2 to 9 drawbars?
Yeah, I found that setup with only 8 sliders quite weird.
What about jupiter x/xm......Roland keep attention at your customers....focus is on Fantom....and ......cloud?
Roland will continue to work on the JP-X lineup. People were asking for an affordable FANTOM. So that was priotrised for the time being.
Does it come with N-zyme?
No. Only FANTOM has the horsepower for that.
@@ablesam My understanding is that the underlying processors are the same, and all the cost cutting has been in hardware peripherals I was just asking if n/zyme would be a separate $200 purchase like for flagship Fantom or if it would be rolled into the keyboard purchase.
@@SixteenVoice FANTOM has 4 BMC chips. FANTOM-0 only has 2. Sorry if I didn't answer your question directly. The answer is no. You cannot use n/zyme on this product. It's only for the flagship synth,
@@ablesam Oh I get it now. That is perfect. That is better information than I had before. I perfectly understand your point now that 0 series cannot run n/zyme due to actually having fewer processors. Roland back to their deceptive ways again 😂.
Thank you very much for sharing this information!
@@ablesam Hey there Buddy! What do you think?
What is missing from the big boy Scott?
There are a number of differences between the flagship Fantom instruments and the new Fantom-0 series. Some of the big ones are the synth filter (analog on the Fantom, digital on the Fantom-0), the keybed (highly upgraded on the Fantom - the 88-key weighted version of the flagship has the same PHA-50 keybed as Roland's high-end stage pianos), and a lot more connectivity on the full Fantom (including CV/gate to integrate with modular synth rigs). No aftertouch & no V-Piano engine....but considering that the Fantom-0 series is less than half the price...I feel that Roland did a fantastic job at trimming off what was needed to bring the production cost down...while leaving the essentials in tact. Ultimately....this is the most feature-packed workstation in it's class( & personally, I prefer it over the Korg Nautilus( not just in terms of a lower price...but also the general workflow & the amount of physical controls.)
So 2000$ more for more connectivity and analog filters? I feel I was robbed when I saw the 08 while I have the fantom8
@@amrsbadawi Well....look at it this way...unlike the Fantom 08, you have the V-Piano, access to ALL of the sound expansions, a better key-bed, a bigger display screen, aftertouch, and a sturdy & road-worthy metal chassis. Besides....since you can afford to drop 4 grand on a keyboard, what is there really to complain about? It would take me 2 years to save up enough money to have what you've got.
@Philo Beddoe so you would go for the Fantom8 rather than the Fantom08 if money is not an issue? The big problem with the F8 is also its weight.
@@HighlandStudio91 So if money wasn’t a critical decision, what is the answer between the baby and flagship, when you compare weight, keybed and general features for tracking in a home studio… would the O be good enough to not disappoint or feel like a cheap replacement for a professional instrument… It’s incredibly difficult to decide, I’d really love to save 2 grand, but I also don’t want to throw 2 grand in the trash either, and then invest another 4 grand 8 months down the road when I realize it’s not cutting it…
Ayooo
Does it have a d-beam?
@#Rodrigo Reis Guedes Belo Horizonte mg this keyboard is beautiful y want playing y want of present he is very increrable 🎹y playing keyboard simple exelent keyboard my friend 👍🎹keyboard phantom 0 roland very good
Странно, что инструмент новый, а звуки старые, учитывая, что уже 2022 год. Орган еще не плохо звучит. Рояль - средне. Но струнные... Барабаны очень какие то старые.
Roland still don't support Cubase. Roland is always Apple minded.
this intro has strong classic final fantasy vibe
it doesn't sound like Uematsu to me at all
For crying out loud !! HOW MANY PIANOS DO YOU NEED ?!?! I'm interested in unique sounds this synth can make. EVERY KEYBOARD MANUFACTURER MAKES GREAT PIANO SOUNDS I just hate it when a demo highlights pianos and hardly anything that's unique about the instrument.
Those string sounds are pretty craptastic
I hate the pianos on this Fantom O
they don't sound any less "Roland" than on other Roland products
Welcome to the Borg.
No human feel required.
No compositional originality required.
Just do what we intend you to do.
There's no AI in this, though? You seem terribly lost, lol
I was referring to the limited well worn musical pathways presented here.
Hint, it’s the one size fits all viability of the market place that sells instruments.
La caja de Ritmos esa es como la del Korg Kross 😅😂