The FANTOM name is synonymous with powerful creativity. These instruments are production stations, performance tools, synthesis hotspots, and evolving creative hubs. Creative Hub series explores how FANTOM can be the nerve center of your musical journey from studio to stage and beyond. To that end, its diverse range of input and output options make it a perfect audio interface. Learn to integrate FANTOM with DAWs like Apple Logic Pro, MainStage, Ableton, Cubase, and Studio One.
A Keyboard That’s an Interface
First things first. With a single USB cable connecting FANTOM to your DAW, it becomes a keyboard controller and a 16×3 stereo audio interface. What that means is that all 16 channels and Zones can go directly to the computer multitrack. It can also send six channels out.
As a result, all of FANTOM’s XLR and quarter-inch inputs are now your DAW outputs. They’re heavily isolated, high-end, and well-engineered. The FANTOM inputs become your mic pres and your line inputs. You really don’t need a separate audio interface.
"With a single USB cable, you've got soft synth integration, audio inputs and outputs, headphones, volume, keyboard, and
hardware controls."
Using FANTOM for Tracking
Let’s say you want FANTOM to be your audio interface. The goal is to have FANTOM, other synthesizers, audio tracks, and any additional instrument inputs all going to the same set of speakers. You want a centralized I/O that sounds nice and quiet. Plus, you’ll benefit from a system that’s simple with as little cabling as possible because that adds noise and complexity.
With a single USB cable from FANTOM, you’ve got software synthesizer integration, audio inputs and outputs, headphones, volume control, keyboard controller, and hardware controls. Because you’ve got XLR and quarter-inch outputs, you can also run a second set of monitors or a click.
There you have it. Track guitars and vocals through FANTOM just as you would through any audio interface. Apple Logic Pro and MainStage are fully supported with other DAWs to come in the future.
Creative Hub
FANTOM is a fundamental instrument for live performers across diverse genres. However, its story doesn’t end on the stage. In fact, that’s only where it begins. FANTOM’s tools and integration possibilities make it an ideal studio center. Bring your workflow into focus and explore other articles in our Creative Hub series.
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