Korg KROME EX vs Roland Fantom-8
| Korg KROME EX | Roland Fantom-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | Semi-weighted (EX-61); NH Natural Weighted Hammer on EX-88. Velocity supported, aftertouch not supported | PHA-50 (Wood and Plastic Hybrid Structure, with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel, channel aftertouch) |
| Aftertouch | no | — |
| Polyphony | 120 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 896 | 3 |
| 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 | MIDI Tracks 16 (Internal/External) |
| Sound engine | EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis - eXpanded) | ZEN-Core + V-Piano Technology (ZONE1) + VTW Organ (ZONE2) + SuperNATURAL |
| 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; Part EQ 16; Insertion 2×90; TFX 1×90; Input MFX 2; Chorus 9; Reverb 7; Master Comp/EQ |
| Speakers | None (line out only) | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| USB audio | — | Yes |
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 27.7 kg |
| Released | — | 2019 |
| Status | current | discontinued (на странице метка "Discontinued") |
| Keys | 61 | 88 |
| Category | — | workstation |
| Dimensions | — | 1 432 × 439 × 153 мм |
| Power Consumption | — | 50 W |
| Parts | — | 16 Zones |
| Scenes | — | 128 Scenes × 4 Bank |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Korg KROME EX if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (7.2 kg vs 27.7 kg).
- Choose the Roland Fantom-8 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (120 vs 256).
- Choose the Korg KROME EX if you want more variety of built-in voices (896 vs 3).
Full spec sheets: Korg KROME EX · Roland Fantom-8. Rows with a highlighted background differ.