Roland Fantom 7 Workstation Synthesizer, Second-Hand Overview
The Roland Fantom series comes in three distinct configurations, each sharing identical controls, inputs/outputs, and internal components. The Fantom 8 features an 88-key fully-weighted wooden piano hammer action, utilizing Roland’s PHA-50 keyboard action. In contrast, the Fantom 6 and Fantom 7 both sport 61 semi-weighted synth-action keys with aftertouch and 76 keys, respectively.
The semi-weighted 76-key synth-action keyboard found on the Fantom 7 mirrors the esteemed Jupiter X, offering a luxurious and premium playing experience. These keys strike a perfect balance between resistance and responsiveness, facilitating effortless performance of synth lead lines, bold basslines, expressive brass runs, and dynamic percussive sounds. Furthermore, the key action boasts Aftertouch functionality, enabling key pressure to be assigned to various modulation settings within the synthesizer, enhancing expressivity and control.
