The Fantom 8 is a workstation for the creative. It has well laid out modes, inspiring technical capabilities. and does not trade this off with sound quality. It has fluid composition tools, instantly recallable creative environments, and deep computer integration. Its sound engine is the product of decades of Roland research and development, offering the player authentic acoustic, electronic, and hybrid sounds in plentiful amounts. And one can combine multiple synthesis and sampling technologies, along with the onboard analogue filter for new and creatively unusual sounds. The keyboard focuses on the experience of playing with an immersive keyboard action and an arsenal of performance control. For the composer it offers fast creation and fluid arrangement, RGB pads, TR-REC style pattern sequencer, real time recording with touchscreen piano-roll editing, and a grid for recording and launching clips. The Fantom connects to other gear like computers or analogue synthesizers, and can control software synths directly from its touchscreen. It operates also as a high quality audio interface with 16 stereo outputs and 3 stereo inputs. With its clean and intuitive layout, premium materials and Roland’s best ever keyboard action, this instrument begs to be played.