Roland's flagship FANTOM 6/7/8 Workstation Synthesizers have the most modern features and premium build quality Roland has ever made available.
With the release of the new FANTOM-06/07/08 workstation synthesizers, Roland has introduced new streamlined workstation synths with sounds and features inherited from FANTOM 6/7/8, but at a more lightweight size and affordable price point.
| FANTOM 6/7/8 | FANTOM-06/07/08 | |
| Sound Engines | ZEN-Core, V-Piano, SuperNatural (SN-A), Virtual Tone Wheel (VTW), and Model Expansions (Jupiter-8, Juno-106, JX-8P, SH-101, n/zyme) | ZEN-Core, SuperNatural (SN-A), Virtual Tone Wheel (VTW), and Model Expansions (Jupiter-8, Juno-106, JX-8P, SH-101) |
| Tone Remain | 16 Zones | 8 Zones |
| Sequencer | Sequencer: Pattern Sequencer with 16 tracks, 8 patterns per track, grouping, and song mode | Sequencer: Pattern Sequencer with 16 tracks, 8 patterns per track, grouping, and song mode |
| Pad Sampler | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard Sampler | Up to 256MB (including MultiSamples) | Up to 2GB (including MultiSamples) |
| Expansion Sound Sets | EXZ (up to 17), EXSN, EXM (Model). Jupiter-8, Juno-106, JX-8P, SH-101 are available for no charge from the Roland Cloud. JD-800 and n/zyme expansions can be purchased from the Roland Cloud | EXZ (up to 8), EXSN, EXM (Model). Model expansions can be purchased from the Roland Cloud |
| Color Touch Screen | 7" | 5.5" |
| DAW Control Functionality | Supports Logic, MainStage, Ableton Live | Supports Logic, MainStage, Ableton Live |
| USB Audio | Audio: 6 In / 32 Out (16 stereo) | 4 In / 32 Out (16 stereo) |
| USB Ext Device Inputs | 3 | 1 |
| CV/Gate Outputs | 2 pair | No |
| Analog Filter | Yes | No |