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Roland FANTOM-08 Music Workstation Keyboard

Roland FANTOM-08 Music Workstation Keyboard

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$2,369.99at SweetwaterChecked Nov 7

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  • Last seen at $2,369.99 at Sweetwater on Nov 7.
  • Checked at 6 stores.
  • Our take on the Roland FANTOM-08 Music Workstation Keyboard

    The FANTOM-08 is Roland's 88-key entry into the FANTOM workstation line, using the PHA-4 weighted keyboard with escapement and ivory feel. It runs the ZEN-Core engine with over 3,500 tones, 90 drum kits, 16 zones and 16 multi-effects systems, plus a vocoder and a 64-measure sequencer. It sits below the FANTOM-6/7/8 in build and controls but keeps the same sound engine and scene workflow, so it suits players who want a weighted, gig-ready workstation without the flagship price. Reviewers treat it as a strong value in the tier, while noting the plastic chassis and smaller screen next to the higher FANTOM models.

    Best forPianists who want weighted keys in a workstationLive players building scenes and splitsHome studios needing a full sound setProducers who sample and sequence in one board
    Pros
    • PHA-4 weighted keyboard with escapement and ivory feel
    • ZEN-Core engine with 3,500+ tones and 90 drum kits
    • 16 zones and 16 multi-effects systems for layered setups
    • Built-in vocoder and 64-measure sequencer
    • Tone Remain keeps 8 zones sounding through scene changes
    • WAV/AIFF sampling at 16/24-bit, 44.1/48 kHz
    Cons
    • Plastic chassis feels less solid than the flagship FANTOM
    • Smaller display and fewer hands-on controls than the FANTOM-8
    • Weighted action is heavier to carry than a synth-action board
    • Menu diving needed for deeper editing

    Roland FANTOM-08 Music Workstation Keyboard prices at every store

    • Guitar CenterPre-owned

      In stock

      $1,819.99+ $35.20 shippingChecked Nov 7
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    • Guitar CenterNew

      In stock

      $2,369.99Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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    • Musician's FriendNew

      In stock

      $2,369.99Checked 1 h ago
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    • SweetwaterNew

      In stock

      $2,369.99Free shippingChecked Nov 7
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    • eBayNew

      In stockSold by sweetwatersound

      $2,369.99Free shippingChecked Nov 7
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    • AmazonNew

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      $2,369.99Free shippingChecked Nov 7
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    Roland FANTOM-08 Music Workstation Keyboard price history

    $2,369.99$2,369.99
    Nov 7Nov 10

    Lowest price we've seen: $2,369.99 on Nov 7 at Sweetwater. Tracked across 5 stores since Nov 7.

    What reviewers say

    Owners and reviewers rate the FANTOM-08 as a lot of workstation for the money, praising the weighted action and the ZEN-Core sound set. Common complaints are the plastic body, the smaller screen and the amount of menu work for deep edits.

    What people mention
    • Keyboard actionPraisedPlayers like the weighted PHA-4 feel with escapement for piano-style playing.
    • BuildCriticisedOwners say the plastic chassis feels less premium than the flagship FANTOM.
    • Sound libraryPraisedThe ZEN-Core tones and drum kits cover most gig and studio needs without extra libraries.
    • DisplayCriticisedThe smaller screen makes deeper editing slower and more menu-driven.
    • WorkflowMixedScenes and zones are quick to set up, but advanced routing takes menu diving.
    • WeightMixedThe weighted action plays well but makes the board heavy to carry to gigs.

    Specifications

    Keyboard
    88 Keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel)Source
    Sound engine
    ZEN-CoreSource
    Parts
    16 zones (Internal + External)Source
    Scenes
    128 scenes x 4 bankSource
    Tones

    Questions and answers

    How does the FANTOM-08 differ from the FANTOM-8?
    The FANTOM-08 uses the same ZEN-Core engine and scene workflow but has a plastic chassis, a smaller display and fewer hands-on controls. The FANTOM-8 adds a metal body and more direct controls.
    Is the keyboard weighted?
    Yes. It uses Roland's PHA-4 Standard keyboard with escapement and ivory feel, an 88-key weighted action aimed at piano-style playing.
    Can it split and layer sounds?
    Yes. It has 16 zones for internal and external sounds, and Tone Remain keeps up to 8 zones sounding when you switch scenes.
    Does it have a vocoder and sampler?
    Yes. It includes a vocoder with 13, 20 and 32 bands, and it samples and imports WAV/AIFF at 16/24-bit, 44.1/48 kHz.
    How many sounds does it include?
    Roland lists 3,500 or more tones and 90 or more drum kits, spread across 128 scenes in each of 4 banks.
    Can it control other gear?
    Yes. The 16 zones include external zones, so it can drive software and hardware synths alongside its internal sounds.
    Where is the Roland FANTOM-08 Music Workstation Keyboard cheapest?
    At Sweetwater, for $2,369.99, as of our latest check.
    Where can I buy the Roland FANTOM-08 Music Workstation Keyboard?
    5 stores we checked sell it, including Guitar Center, Musician's Friend, Sweetwater, eBay, Amazon.

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    3,500 tones or greaterSource
    Drum kits
    90 Drum kits or greaterSource
    Tone Remain
    8 zonesSource
    Multi-effects
    16 systems, 90 typesSource
    Vocoder bands
    13, 20, 32Source
    Pattern length
    64 measuresSource
    Tempo range
    5-300 BPMSource
    Sampler format
    16/24-bit linear, 44.1/48 kHz, WAV/AIFF import supported.Source