Roland FANTOM-06

Essential Information About the Roland Synthesizer "FANTOM-06"

• 61-key keyboard velocity-sensitive in a lightweight chassis, designed for live and studio use.
• ZEN-Core, SuperNATURAL Acoustic/Electric Piano, and VTW Organ engines for premium and expressive sounds.
• Expandable platform: EXZ/EXSN/EXM, import/export of Tones and Scenes, backup compatibility with FANTOM-6/7/8.
• Complete production with 16-track sequencer, KBD/PAD samplers, 5.5" touchscreen, and 24 bit/96 kHz USB audio interface.

The Agile Link in the FANTOM Range

Part of Roland's workstation lineage, the FANTOM-06 concentrates the ZEN-Core sound DNA and SuperNATURAL pianos in an ultra-mobile 61-note format. Management of 16 zones, import/exportable Scenes, and backup compatibility with FANTOM-6/7/8 models make it a modern and sustainable control center, ideal for driving a hybrid hardware/software setup.

For Keyboardists, Producers, and Composers

Designed to shine on stage and in the studio, the FANTOM-06 targets versatile keyboardists, beatmakers, and composers of electronic, pop, hip-hop, ambient, synthwave, or soundtrack music. Its pad-based workflow, 16-track sequencer, and learning tools (metronome, arpeggiator, "Chord Memory," "Rhythm Patterns") support both ambitious beginners and experienced users seeking a fast and inspiring workstation.

Features and Innovations

The sound engine combines ZEN-Core synthesis (subtractive/VA) with SuperNATURAL modeling for highly realistic acoustic/electric pianos, complemented by the VTW Organ. You have access to over 3,500 sounds and more than 90 kits, Tone Remain on 8 zones for smooth transitions, a 16-track sequencer (real-time, step, "TR-REC") with tactile "piano roll" editing, and a professional effects ecosystem (MFX per part, inserts, global TFX, chorus, reverb, compressor, vocoder). Performance-wise, enjoy a 4x4 PAD Sampler, multi-sample keyboard sampler, a Scenes chain for live use, and full connectivity: 24/96 USB Audio/MIDI multichannel, MIDI DIN, AIRA LINK. Model Expansions EXM and EXZ/EXSN series via Roland Cloud extend the instrument over time.

Technical Specifications

Keyboard

• 61 keys, velocity-sensitive.

Sounds

• Engines: ZEN-Core, SuperNATURAL Acoustic, SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano (EXSN01/03 preload), SuperNATURAL Electric Piano (EXSN02 preload), VTW Organ (Zone 2), MODEL generators via EXM series.
• Tones import/export; backup file compatible with FANTOM-6/7/8 (limited to enabled functions).
• Expansions: EXZ, EXSN, EXM series (rewritable internal memory; loading via Roland Cloud and USB key).
• Parts: 16 zones (internal + external).
• Scenes: 128 Scenes x 4 banks, import/export.
• Library: over 3,500 sounds, more than 90 kits.
• Tone Remain: up to 8 zones (excluding VTW Organ).
• Favorites: 4-level rating system (0-3); tonal/scene search by ranking and character.

Effects

• MFX: 16 systems, 90 types; Part EQ: 16; Drum COMP: 6.
• Insert: 2 systems (series/parallel), 90 types; TFX: 1 system, 90 types; Input MFX: 1 system, 90 types.
• Chorus: 9 types; Reverb: 7 types; Main compressor; Input reverb: 7 types; Input EQ: 1.
• Vocoder: 13/20/32 bands; mono/stereo; 10 presets, 20 user slots.

Scenes Chain

• Up to 16 Scenes x 32 pages (512 total) per set; 100 sets; 36 markers (0-9, A-Z, a-z) per set.

Sequencer

• MIDI tracks: 16; groups: 16; patterns: 8 per track; length: 32 bars.
• Recording: real-time, step, TR-REC.
• Editing: piano roll (touch/automation), microscope.
• Song: 1 per Scene; native files, import/export SMF; PAD trigger recording possible.

Sampler

• Keyboard (multi-sample): 16/24 bits, 44.1/48 kHz, WAV/AIFF; 2,048 samples, 128 multi-samples; max sample length: 2 min 44 s; approx. 256 MB shared with expansion titles; import/export as ZEN-Core Tone.
• PAD Sampler: 16/24 bits, 44.1/48 kHz; WAV/AIFF import; max polyphony 8; 16 pads x 4 banks; max time approx. 60 min (~660 MB); approx. 2 GB with imported WAVs; KBD Wave use possible with manipulation.

Memory and Storage

• Internal file space: 2 GB; supports USB flash drive (sold separately).

Controls and Modes

• Pitch bend/mod lever; 2 assignable switches (S1/S2); 8 control buttons; 8 sliders; 2 wheels; 6 function buttons; 2 "Sound Modify" buttons; 4x4 pad.
• Editing up to 1,024 steps (Cutoff, Resonance).
• PAD modes: Sample Pad, Note Pad, Partial Sw/Sel, DAW Control, Zone Mute, Zone Solo, Kbd Sw Group, Rhythm Pattern, Pattern, Variation Play, Group Play.
• Others: Rhythm Patterns, Arpeggiator, Chord Memory, Motional Pad, AIRA LINK (with Roland AIRA MX-1).

Display

• 5.5" color graphic screen (1280 x 720), backlit LCD touchscreen; screensaver and wallpapers.

Connectivity

• Headphones: stereo 1/4".
• MAIN OUT (L/MONO, R): TRS 1/4".
• SUB OUT (L/MONO, R): 1/4".
• SUB OUT STEREO (PHONES): stereo mini-jack (headphone support).
• Mic input: TRS 1/4".
• Line inputs (L/MONO, R): 1/4".
• Pedals: HOLD, CTRL1, CTRL2.
• MIDI: IN, OUT.
• USB MEMORY; USB COMPUTER (AUDIO/MIDI).
• External peripheral port: compatible with Roland A-49 / A-PRO series (not guaranteed with generic MIDI devices).

Audio Interface

• Up to 24 bit/96 kHz; recording 16 stereo channels, playback 2 stereo channels.

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  Brand reference number: FANTOM-06 MANUFACTURER INFORMATION