The EX Factor Bounding with 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 enriches the core platform with Roland’s finest analog 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 must-have for current and future FANTOM owners. Highlights Roland FANTOM EX Upgrade Sound Demos In this video, you’ll hear a variety of sounds included within the FANTOM EX Upgrade. Roland FANTOM EX Upgrade Josh Blair Interview Josh Blair, London-based Grammy Award-winning engineer and producer has worked with superstars such as Lady Gaga, Adele, Duran Duran, Paul McCartney, Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson, and Daft Punk. In this interview, he talks about the making of Duran Duran’s new album Danse Macabre and the usage of the new FANTOM EX Upgrade with ACB technology within the record. Roland FANTOM EX Upgrade Install Guide In this video, you’ll learn how to install the FANTOM EX Upgrade. Before you begin, ensure your FANTOM has a stable power supply so there are no interruptions in the upgrade process. FANTOM EX - ACB JUPITER-8 Tone Programming Experience Feel the Analog Circuit Behavior of the JP-8 on the new FANTOM-EX update. A hands on programming experience starting from scratch! The Expanding and Evolving FANTOM Platform From its inception, 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. FANTOM and ACB:Making the Impossible Possible Roland’s acclaimed Analog 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 analog circuitry and all their interactive behaviors at a deep component level. Thanks to new engineering breakthroughs from our 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 Expansion Released in 1981, the JUPITER-8 is one of the most revered and sought-after polysynths of all time. 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 color display. Play the lush analog 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 Expansion The SH-101 ACB Expansion is an ultra-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 Expansion In 1983, the landmark JX-3P ushered in an era of sleek looks, easy preset recall, and stable tuning via analog 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 FANTOM employs our 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 01 Originally 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 nuanced solo work, along with the muscle and presence you need to cut through dense band mixes on stage. Learn more about the German Concert V-Piano Expansion 01. SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Backed by our advanced Behavior Modeling technology, SuperNATURAL acoustic pianos are remarkable for their lifelike 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 From rare and sought-after classics to the designs of tomorrow, Model Expansions provide unprecedented access to the historic and ever-evolving world of Roland synthesizers. You get two of our 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 Expansion Introduced 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 the gleaming tone and monster sound-shaping potential of this vintage digital icon inside your FANTOM. n/zyme Model Expansion n/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. Learn more about the JD-800, n/zyme, and other ZEN-Core Model Expansions. Effect and Workflow Enhancements. The FANTOM EX Upgrade further enhances the synthesizer’s smooth workflow and deep feature set with a range of fresh creative tools. Shimmer and Modulation Reverbs Delivering 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 Tools FANTOM’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. Get the FANTOM EX Upgrade Today The FANTOM EX Upgrade brings you exclusive ACB and V-Piano instruments, Roland Cloud expansion titles, and a raft of powerful new features. Get it today as a single downloadable package through Roland Cloud Manager. Get the Upgrade Highlights Feature-rich system expansion for the flagship FANTOM 6, 7, and 8 synthesizers Exclusive JUPITER-8, SH-101, and JX-3P ACB Expansions with authentic sound and response, powered by Roland’s Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) 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 Available for purchase in Roland Cloud Manager
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