Roland Fantom EX Upgrade
Roland Cloud Fantom EX Upgrade - Lifetime Key for FANTOM EX Upgrade
System Expansion for the FANTOM 6, 7, and 8 Synthesizers
Roland - FANTOM EX Upgrade
Please note: This product comes in the form of a digital software key that will be sent to your email.
expand and enhanceOffering exciting new features and workflow enhancements, the FANTOM EX Upgrade supercharges Roland’s premier synthesizer with even more creative firepower. The most significant update in FANTOM’s history expands and enhances the core platform with Roland’s finest analogue modeling technology, two new grand pianos, plus JD-800 and n/zyme Model Expansions. New studio-grade reverb effects are also included, along with numerous tools for practice, stage, and studio. Available on Roland Cloud, this value-packed upgrade is a no-brainer for current and future FANTOM owners.
Since the beginning, FANTOM was designed as an evolving creative hub that continually grows through sound expansion, software integration, and user-requested features. The FANTOM EX Upgrade integrates a host of core sound engine and system enhancements, launching the FANTOM platform far beyond the impressive capabilities of previous versions. In development for many months, this important upgrade embodies Roland’s ongoing dedication to our flagship synth and the worldwide FANTOM community.
What's included?
• Exclusive JUPITER-8, SH-101, and JX-3P ACB Expansions
• German Concert V-Piano Expansion 01, previously only available for the RD-2000 stage piano
• Newly developed SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion
• JD-800 Model Expansion recreates the landmark Roland digital synth from 1991
• n/zyme Model Expansion, a powerful modern synthesizer engine designed for the FANTOM environment
• New studio-grade Shimmer Reverb and Modulation Reverb effect types
• New V-Piano graphical interface
• Added DAW control profiles for Cubase and Studio One
• Mastering EQ and Mastering Comp template functions and new graphical interfaces
Making the Impossible Possible
FANTOM and ACBRoland’s renowned Analogue Circuit Behavior (ACB) is the core technology behind AIRA products such as the TR-8S and SYSTEM-8, as well as the extensive Legendary series of software instruments on Roland Cloud. ACB brings an authentic analog sound experience to life in the digital realm, faithfully recreating analogue circuitry and all their interactive behaviors at a deep component level.
All the latest ACB Advancements
new engineering breakthroughsThanks to new engineering breakthroughs from Roland's synth development team, the processor-intensive ACB architecture is now available to FANTOM owners with the JUPITER-8, SH-101, and JX-3P ACB Expansions in the FANTOM EX Upgrade. All the latest ACB advancements are integrated, including recently developed Circuit Mod and Condition functions for dialing in varying degrees of vintage character.
JUPITER-8 ACB ExpansionReleased in 1981, the JUPITER-8 is one of the most revered and sought-after polysynths ever. The JUPITER-8 ACB Expansion puts a complete circuit-level recreation of this vintage icon inside your FANTOM, along with a full graphical representation of the synth on the colour display. Play the stunning analogue sounds of this classic on their own, or freely combine them with other FANTOM tones to craft sounds that are out of this world.
SH-101 ACB ExpansionThe SH-101 ACB Expansion is an incredibly detailed sonic replica of the famous Roland SH-101 from 1982, a potent monosynth that continues to shape and inspire electronic music styles the world over. Bring the SH’s brain-bending bass and one-of-a-kind lead sounds into your FANTOM workflow, complete with a graphical display that mimics the original’s friendly and intuitive layout.
JX-3P ACB ExpansionIn 1983, the landmark JX-3P features sleek looks, easy preset recall, and stable tuning via analogue oscillators under digital control. Indistinguishable from the sound of the original, the JX-3P ACB Expansion instills your FANTOM hardware with the unique voice and distinctive panel appearance of this underground classic.
Concert-Class Acoustic Pianos
V-Piano and SuperNATURAL technologiessFANTOM uses Roland's V-Piano and SuperNATURAL technologies for pianos that sound and feel like the real thing. With the FANTOM EX Upgrade, you get two deeply expressive grands primed to elevate your stage and studio endeavors with Roland’s renowned piano performance. Additionally, FANTOM’s V-Piano interface has been refreshed with an attractive new graphical design.
German Concert V-Piano Expansion 01Originally developed for the flagship RD-2000 stage piano, this V-Piano expansion is an inspiring instrument with a rich, powerful, and detailed voice. Enhanced modeling offers new tonal possibilities, highlighted with 17 ready-to-play Scenes. This versatile piano delivers organic touch and ultra-responsive sound for detailed solo work, along with the power and presence you need to cut through dense band mixes on stage.
SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3Backed by advanced Behavior Modeling technology, SuperNATURAL acoustic pianos are remarkable for their realistic presence, smooth tone, and responsive playability. The SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion brings you 15 distinctive sounds, from bright, dynamic tones for stage playing to dark, moody variations for ambient explorations.
ZEN-Core Model Expansions
Advanced performanceFrom rare and in-demand classics to futuristic designs, Model Expansions provide unprecedented access to the historic and ever-evolving world of Roland synthesizers. You get two of the most recent Model Expansion titles with the FANTOM EX Upgrade, driven by the ZEN-Core engine for advanced sonic range and performance versatility.
JD-800 Model ExpansionIntroduced in 1991, the JD-800 brought the synth world back to its roots with a massive control-laden panel and an aggressively electronic sound palette. Combining the original JD-800 waveforms with advanced modeling techniques, the JD-800 Model Expansion puts impeccable tone and monster sound-shaping potential of this vintage digital icon inside your FANTOM.
n/zyme Model Expansionn/zyme is a thoroughly modern instrument with an all-new synth engine developed for the FANTOM environment. Combining wavetable oscillator layers, phase and shape modulation, resonant filters, and two insanely powerful Step LFOs, n/zyme is a highly interactive music tool that sparks endless creative explorations.
Effect and Workflow Enhancements
deep feature setThe FANTOM EX Upgrade further enhances the synthesizer’s smooth workflow and deep feature set with a range of fresh creative tools.
Shimmer and Modulation ReverbsDelivering sonic quality that rivals the finest standalone effect processors, the newly developed Shimmer Reverb and Modulation Reverb algorithms instantly infuse any sound with spaciousness and intense harmonic color. They’re included as new types in the Reverb section, giving you even more options to add depth and dynamic complexity to Scenes.
New Performance and Production ToolsFANTOM’s DAW Control has been expanded with profiles for Steinberg Cubase and PreSonus Studio One. Additionally, the Master FX processor includes new ready-to-use preset templates for faster results and refreshed graphical interfaces for the Mastering Comp and Mastering EQ sections.
Roland FANTOM EX Upgrade Sound Demos
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Software Type | Fantom Sound Expansion |
|---|---|
| Upgrade/Full | Expansion for Roland Fantom 6/7/8 Keyboards |
| Download/Boxed | Download |
| Bit Depth | 64-bit |
| Format | AAX, VST, VST 3, AU |
| Authorization Type | Roland Cloud Account |
| Hardware Requirements - Mac | Intel Core i5 or higher (Apple Silicon support), 4GB RAM or more recommended |
| Hardware Requirements - PC | Intel Core i5 or higher, 4GB RAM or more recommended |
| OS Requirements - Mac | macOS 11.0 or later |
| OS Requirements - PC | Windows 10 or later |
