Korg KROME EX vs Roland Fantom-08
| Korg KROME EX | Roland Fantom-08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Semi-weighted (EX-61); NH Natural Weighted Hammer on EX-88. Velocity supported, aftertouch not supported | PHA-4 Standard (with Escapement and Ivory Feel) |
| Aftertouch | no | — |
| Polyphony | 120 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 896 | 3500 |
| Sequencer | Tracks 16-track + 1 master track; Number of Songs 128; Resolution 1/480; Maximum memory 210,000 MIDI events; KORG (KROME) format, SMF format 0 and 1 | 16-track clip-based |
| Sound engine | EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - eXpanded) | ZEN-Core + SuperNATURAL Acoustic + VTW Organ (Only ZONE2) + MODEL sound generators (EXM) |
| Effects | Insert Effects 5 (stereo in/out); Master Effects 2; Total Effect 1; Effect Types 193; Timbre/Track EQ 3-band; Stereo side chain | Multi-Effects 16 systems/90 types |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | Yes |
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 14.8 kg |
| Released | — | 2022 |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 88 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg KROME EX if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (7.2 kg vs 14.8 kg).
- Choose the Roland Fantom-08 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (120 vs 256).
- Choose the Roland Fantom-08 if you want more variety of built-in voices (896 vs 3500).
Full spec sheets: Korg KROME EX · Roland Fantom-08. Rows with a highlighted background differ.