When I heard about the Fantom’s capabilities – audio integration, Skip Back Sampling, dynamic pads, to name a few – I thought it was going to be difficult to figure out. Not so. Roland has made the interface so easy, I hardly had to read the manual – even for the more intricate functions! The more I worked with it, the more I found additional things I could do with it. This is one of the few boards I can truly call a “one-stop shop.” I used it extensively in my studio, as well as for live shows where sequencing is invaluable for a one-man band. The onboard effects also add a great touch to your live sound.
The Fantom X8 is a necessary tool for songwriters, composers and arrangers. The Skip Back Sampling was absolutely a life-saver for capturing the tunes I came up with while I wasn’t recording. Just press the magic button, and whamm-o! Saved as a sample.
In short, I couldn’t seem to find something I couldn’t use it for. It’s versatile, intuitive and well thought-out. A must-have keyboard!