Fantom, FA and MPC Key Comparison Chart


1	23.04.2024 17:02:19	Fantom 6/7/8	Fantom-06/07/08	FA-06/07/08	Akai MPC Key 61
2	Keyboard	6/7: 61/76 semi weighted Synth action keys with velocity and Channel Aftertouch,	06/07: 61/76 Synth action Keys w velocity, no Aftertouch, unweighted	FA-06: 61 unweighted keys with Velocity (same Keybed as A-Pro Series), FA-07: Fatar TP/9S, semi-weighted synth action with velocity	61: 61 semi-weighted synth-action keys with velocity and channel Aftertouch
3	Keyboard	8: 88 Hammer action Keys (PHA-50) with velocity & channel aftertouch	08: 88 Hammer action keys (PHA-4) with velocity	FA-08: 88 keys (Ivory Feel-G Keyboard with Escapement)
4	max. polyphony	256 voices	256 voices	128 voices (varies according to the sound generator load)	199 Voices
5	Sound Generator	ZEN-Core	ZEN-Core	SuperNATURAL Acoustic	Sample-based with multisampling
6		V-Piano (Zone 1 only)	VTW Organ (Only ZONE2)	SuperNATURAL Synth	25 plugin Software Instruments
7		VTW Organ (Only ZONE2)	SuperNATURAL Acoustic	SuperNATURAL Drum Kit	maximum 8 Plugin Tracks
8		SuperNATURAL Acoustic	SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano (EXSN01/03 Preload)	PCM Synth
9		SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano (requires adding EXSN01/03)	SuperNATURAL Electric Piano (EXSN02 Preload)	PCM Drum Kit
10		SuperNATURAL Electric Piano (requires adding EXSN02)	Various MODEL sound generators (requires adding EXM Series, has to be bought in Roland Cloud), n/zyme will not be avaialbe
11		MODEL tone generators can be used on every part simultaneusly	MODEL tone generators can be used on every part simultaneusly
12		Various MODEL sound generators (Requires adding EXM Series, free for registered users, n/zyme is a paid expansion)	* Backup file has compatibility with FANTOM-6/7/8, but it can read the enabled features only.	* GM2 compatible sounds are included.	File and project compatibility with MPCs, even older ones
13	Processing power	4x Roland BMC (SoC)	2x Roland BMC (SoC)	R8A SoC plus ESC2 FPGA	Rockchip RK3588 SoC Module
14	Firmware updates	via USB thumbdrive only, no card readers	via USB thumbdrive only, no card readers, Filenames differ from Fantom 6/7/8	via USB Thumbdrive on USB update port	via MPC Key Software Manager over USB Computer connection
15	Sound Generator Expansion	EXZ Series	EXZ Series	2 Slots for virtual SRX Boards, downloadable from axial.roland.com	Plugins from Akaipro Store
16		EXSN Series	EXSN Series
17		EXM Series	EXM Series (without n/zyme)
18		max. 16 of these	theoretically maximum 16 of these, but expansion memory is shared with the 256MB Memory for Multisamples
19	Parts	16 zones (Internal or External)	16 zones (Internal or External)	16 Parts	8 Plugin Tracks, 8 Stereo Audio Tracks, up to 128 MIDI Tracks
20	Scenes	129 x 4 Banks (512), im/exportable	128 x 4 Banks (512), im/exportable	Studio Sets
21	Tones	2048 User ZenCore Tones	2048 User ZenCore Tones		more than 6000
22		1024 User Model Tones	1024 User Model Tones
23		256 SN-A User Tones	256 SN-A User Tones
24		128 SN-EP User Tones	128 SN-EP User Tones
25		128 VTW User Tones	128 VTW User Tones
26		128 User Drumkits	128 User Drumkits
27	Tone Remain (seamless sound switching)	yes	yes		only in Keyrange Mode with preloaded plugins
28	Scene Remain	16 Zones (with Scene Remain switch ON, does not apply to VTW Organ and V-Piano sounds)	8 Zones (with Scene Remain switch ON, does not apply to VTW Organ sounds, switches Zones 9-16 OFF for internal engine, still usable for external control)		no
29	Favorite	Rating System: rating, max 3 stars	Rating System: rating, max 3 stars	yes, with extra button on panel	yes (dedicated memory locations)
30	Tone/Scene Search	Rating, category, alphabetical, global	Rating, category, alphabetical, global		only in the range of the plugin
31	Effects	Multi-Effects: 16 systems, 90 types	Multi-Effects: 16 systems, 90 types	Multi-Effects: 16 systems, 68 types (Vocoder can be used only on part 1.)	up to 4 insert effects per Program or Audio Track
32		Part EQ: 16 systems	Part EQ: 16 systems	Part EQ: 16 systems	submix can also have up to 4 insert effects
33		Drum Part COMP: 6 systems	Drum Part COMP: 6 systems	Drum Part COMP+EQ: 6 systems
34		Insertion Effect: 2 systems, 90 types (Serial/Parallel connection selectable)	Insertion Effect: 2 systems, 90 types (Serial/Parallel connection selectable)	Master Compressor (This can be changed to Insert FX (78 types).)	each pad, keygroup, audio track and Submix can be sent to up to 4 return channels with 4 inserts each
35		TFX: 1 system, 90 types	TFX: 1 system, 90 types	Total Effects (TFX): 29 types	each main output can also up to 4 insert effects
36		Input MFX: 1 system, 90 types	Input MFX: 1 system, 90 types
37		Chorus: 9 types	Chorus: 9 types	Chorus: 3 types	Reverb, Delay, Flanger, Chorus, Autopan, Phaser, Tremolo, HP Filter, LP Filter, Parametric EQ, Distortion, Compressors, 8bit Reducers, Others
38		Reverb: 7 types	Reverb: 7 types	Reverb: 6 types
39		Master Compressor	Master Compressor
40		Master EQ		Master EQ
41		Input Reverb: 7 types	Input Reverb: 7 types	Mic Input Reverb: 8 types
42		Input EQ: 2 systems (in parallel)	Input EQ: 1 system
43	Vocoder	Band: 13,20,32	Band: 13,20,32	none	none
44		Type: Mono, Stereo	Type: Mono, Stereo
45		10 Presets	10 Presets
46		20 User settings	20 User settings
47	Analog Filter	Stereo, no Envelopes	none	none	none
48		Type: LPF1/LPF2/LPF3/HPF/BPF/Bypass
49		Drive
50		Amp
51	Scene Chain	Chain: 16 Scenes x 32 Pages (512) per 1 Chain Set	Chain: 16 Scenes x 32 Pages (512) per 1 Chain Set
52		Set: 100	Set: 100
53		Marker: 36 (0.9, A-Z) per 1 Chain Set	Marker: 36 (0.9, A-Z) per 1 Chain Set
54	Sequencer	Pattern based	Pattern based	linear	Sequence based, 1 Sequence contains
55		16 MIDI Tracks	16 MIDI Tracks	16 MIDI Tracks	up to 128 MIDI Tracks (including Drums)
56		16 Groups	16 Groups	Original, SMF export/import supported, WAV export supported	up to 8 Audio Tracks
57		8 Pattern per Track	8 Pattern per Track
58		64 measures (bars) length	64 measures (bars) length	* Sampler trigger data can be recorded.	999 Bars length
59		Recording: Realtime, Step, TR-Rec	Recording: Realtime, Step, TR-Rec		Recording: Realtime, Step
60		Song Mode, contains Groups and their Repeats	Song Mode, contains Groups and their Repeats		Song Mode: chains sequences and allows repeats per sequence
61		no locators	no locators		Locators for start point, forward/backward
62		Editing: Piano Roll with Touch edit & automation support, Microscope (List edit)	Editing: Piano Roll with Touch edit & automation support, Microscope (List edit)		Editing: List edit, Piano Roll, with Touch edit & automation support
63		1 Song per Scene	1 Song per Scene
64		File Format: Original, SMF Im/export of Pattern, Groups, Song	File Format: Original, SMF Im/export of Pattern, Groups, Song		File Format: Original, SMF IM/Export, Audio im/export
65	SMF (Standard MIDI File) Player	none. Scenes with SMF files from Fantom-0 will be imported, but without the SMF data	Format 0 & 1		no
66			16 Tracks
67			Tempo 5-300BPM
68			Transpose -5 - +6 semitone
69			Track Mute & Solo
70			A/B Loop function
71			player can’t be used at the same time as pattern sequencer, it imports the complene SMF into the chosen scene and writes it, so the SMF stays there until deleted. Since there is no GM bank, all Program Change messages will be ignored
72	Sampler - Keyboard Multisample	16/24 bit linear, 44.1/48Khz WAV/AIFF import supported	16/24 bit linear, 44.1/48Khz WAV/AIFF import supported	none	same as MPC One
73		max 8000 Samples	max 2048 Samples		Organized in Programs
74		max 128 Multisamples	max 128 Multisamples		max. 128 Programs per Project
75		2,44 minutes time per Sample	2,44 minutes time per Sample
76		Keyboard Multisamples can be imported as ZenCore Tone
77	Sampler - Pad Sampler	16/24 bit linear, 44.1/48Khz WAV/AIFF import supported	16/24 bit linear, 44.1/48Khz WAV/AIFF import supported	16-bit linear, 44.1 kHz, WAV/AIFF/MP3 import supported	not separated, samples can be played by pads or keys/keygroups
78		max 8 notes polyphony	max 8 notes polyphony	max 8 notes polyphony
79		max 16 Pads x 4 Banks	max 16 Pads x 4 Banks	max 16 Pads x 4 Banks (for each song)
80		max 60min Sampling time (or 660MB)	max 60min Sampling time (or 660MB)	Samples cannot be used as wave data for the sound engine.
81	internal Storage memory	max 2GB	max 256MB for multisampling, 2GB for pad sampling		32 GB (user storage, 13 GB pre-installed content), 4 GB (MPC operating system), 15+ GB free-space for user storage, 4GB RAM
82	Others	Rhythm Pattern	Rhythm Pattern	Rhythm Pattern	Arpeggiator
83		Arpeggiator	Arpeggiator	Arpeggiator
84		Chord Memory	Chord Memory	Chord Memory
85		Motional Pad	Motional Pad
86		Aira Link (with MX1)	Aira Link (with MX1)
87	Pad Modes	Sample Pad,Note Pad,Partial Sw/Sel,DAW Control,Zone Mute,Zone Solo,Kbd Sw Group,Rhythm Pattern,Pattern,Variation Play,Group Play	Sample Pad,Note Pad,Partial Sw/Sel,DAW Control,Zone Mute,Zone Solo,Kbd Sw Group,Rhythm Pattern,Pattern,Variation Play,Group Play		Sample Pad, Chords,
88	CV/Gate Control	2x CV/Gate or 3x CV/1Gate	none	none	8 CV/Gate outputs
89	Controllers	Pitch Bend/Mod Lever	Pitch Bend/Mod Lever	Pitch Bend/Mod Lever
90		2 Wheels	2 Wheels	D-Beam Controller	2 Wheels
91		Assignable Switch S1, S2, S3	Assignable Switch S1, S2	Assignable Switch S1, S2	assignable Touchstrip
92		8 Control Knobs with LEDs	8 Control Knobs, no LEDs	6 Control Knobs with 3 function layers	4 assignable Q-Link controller knobs
93		8 Sliders, 45mm with LED bars	8 Sliders, 45mm, no LED bars		Locator buttons for Sequencer
94		1 USB Audio Slider, 45mm with LED bar
95		6 Function Knobs (assigned by OS)	7 Function Knobs (assigned by OS)
96		11 Sound Modify Knobs
97		1 Sound Modified Knob	1 Sound Modified Knob
98		16 Pads, no velocity	16 Pads, no velocity	16 Pads, no velocity	16 Pads with velocity
99		2 additional layers of assignable sliders and knobs	1 assignable layer of sliders and knobs	1 assignable layer of knobs
100	Display	Graphic Type, 7" Wide VGA (800 x 480 dots), backlite LCD (Color/Touch screen, Wallpaper support)	Graphic Type, 5.5" (1,280 x 720 dots), backlite LCD (Color/Touch screen, Screensaver, Wallpaper support)	5-inch Graphic Color LCD, 3 digit LED Tempo display	7" Colour Touchscreen with Multitouch and gesture support
101	external Memory	USB Memory Port	USB Memory Port	SD Card (SDHC supported)	USB Device and memory ports
102	external Memory	USB Memory Port	USB Memory Port	SD Card (SDHC supported)	USB Device and memory ports
103	Memory Expansion	none	none	none	optional internal SSD (supports SATA6 and exFAT, FAT32, or NTFS file systems)
104	Audio Outputs	Headphones jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type	Headphones jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type	Headphones jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type	Headphones jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
105		MAIN OUT jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4-inch TRS type)	MAIN OUT jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4-inch TRS type)	MAIN OUT jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4-inch TRS type)	MAIN OUT jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4-inch TRS type)
106		Main Out Jacks (L,R), XLR Type
107		Analog output Jacks (1,2, 1/4 incl phone type)
108		2x CV out, 2x Gate out
109	Sub Outputs	SUB OUT1 jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4-inch phone type)	SUB OUT jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4-inch phone type)	SUB OUT jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4-inch phone type)	2 Sub Out Jacks (1,4-inch TRS type)
110	Sub Outputs	SUB OUT2 jacks (L/MONO, R) (1/4-inch phone type)	SUB OUT STEREO (PHONES) jacks: Stereo miniature phone type PHONES Support
111	Mic/Line Inputs	Mic/Line Input Jacks: (1,2) (1/4 inch phone type/XLR type) with individually switchable phantom power and mechanical gain knob	Mic Input jacks: 1/4 inch TRS type, with mechanical gain knob	LINE: Stereo miniature phone type	Mic/Line Input Jacks: (1,2) (1/4 inch phone type/XLR type) with mechanical switchable phantom power (global) and mechanical gain knob
112			Line Input jacks: (L/MONO,R) (1/4 inch phone type)	GUITAR/MIC: 1/4-inch phone type
113			usable either/or, switched in Audio in menu
114	Pedals	4 FOOT PEDAL jacks (HOLD, CTRL1, CTRL2, CTRL3)	3 FOOT PEDAL jacks (HOLD, CTRL1, CTRL2)	3 FOOT PEDAL jacks (HOLD, CTRL1, CTRL2)	2/3: 1/4” (6.35 mm) TRS Footswitch jacks (Sustain + FS2)(Variable and switch compatible), 1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS Expression Pedal input
115	MIDI DIN	IN, OUT, OUT 2 / THRU switchable in system settings, with high resolution velocity data output support	IN, OUT	IN, OUT	IN, OUT, THRU
116	Network and Wireless	none	none	none	Ethernet port, WiFi, Bluetooth
117	USB	1 USB memory port for USB flash drive	1 USB memory port for USB flash drive	1 USB for Update port (USB Host)	2 USB3 device and Memory port (USB Host, allows also for classcompliant Audio and MIDI devices to be connected)
118		1 USB Computer Port (Device)	1 USB Computer Port (Device)	1 USB Computer Port (Device)	1 USB3 Computer Port
119		3 USB Host ports for class compliant MIDI devices, input only	1 USB Host port for class compliant MIDI devices, input only
120	Audio Interface	max 24bit/96Khz	max 24bit/96Khz	16bit/44,1KHz
121		record 16 stereo channels	record 16 stereo channels
122		playback 3 stereo channels	playback 2 stereo channels
123	DAW Control/Sync	Remote/Integration of Logic, Garage Band, Ableton Live	Remote/Integration of Logic, Garage Band, Ableton Live	Ableton Live	Ableton Live, MPC Software (included)
124	Power Supply	internal, AC117-240V, 50/60Hz, IEC C14 type inlet	AC Adaptor 12V, 1300mA, with 5,5/2,5mm plug, center positive (!), included	AC Adaptor, 12V 1300mA with 5,5/2,1mm Plug, center negative, included	internal, AC100-240V, 50/60Hz, IEC C14 type inlet
125	Case	Metal	molded plastic	molded plastic with glossy inlays on panel	molded plastic
126	Dimensions & weight	6: W 1084mm, D 403mm, H 106mm, 15,3Kg	06: W 1006mm, D 323mm, H 95mm, 6Kg	FA-06: W 1008mm, D 300mm, H 101mm, 5,7Kg	61: W 986, D 313, H 96,7mm, 8,1Kg
127		7: W 1296mm, D 403mm, H 106mm, 17,7Kg	07: W 1218mm, D 323mm, H 95mm, 7Kg	FA-07: W 1231mm, D 311mm, H 107mm, 8,5Kg
128		8: W 1432mm, D 439mm, H 153mm, 27,7Kg	08: W 1393mm, D 354mm, H 138mm, 14,8Kg	FA-08: W 1415mm, D 340mm, H 142mm, 16,5Kg