This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist. Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.
Immediately turn the power off, remove the power cord from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the Information page when: The power-supply cord, or the plug has been damaged; or If smoke or unusual odor occurs Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; or The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance. In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit. Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)
When using the unit with a rack or stand recommended by Roland, the rack or stand must be carefully placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a rack or stand, you still need to make sure that any location you choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that will properly support the unit, and keep it from wobbling. The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions, or as marked on the unit. Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.
Do not force the units power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cordsthe total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cords outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through. Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the Information page.
Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!

Saving/Loading a song (Save/Load)...198
Saving a Song (Save).... 198 Basic Procedure..... 198 Data saved together with a song.... 198 Saving a Song with Samples (Save Song+Samples)... 199 Saving a Song (Save Song).... 199 Saving Samples (Save All Samples)... 200 Saving a Song as an SMF File (Save as SMF)... 200 Loading a Song (Load)..... 201 Basic Procedure..... 201 Loading a Song with Samples (Load Song+Samples)... 201 Loading a song (Load Song).... 202 Loading Samples (Load All Samples)... 202 Importing a WAV/AIFF File (Import Audio)... 202
Playing a Phrase at the Touch of a Finger (RPS Function).203
Before You Use the RPS Function.... 203 Record a Pattern.... 203 Settings for the RPS Function.... 203 Using the RPS Function While You Perform... 204 Recording a Performance Using the RPS Function... 205

Adding Effects...206

Turning Effects On and Off.... 206 Making Effect Settings..... 206 Applying Effects in Patch Mode.... 207 Specifying How the Sound Will Be Output (Routing)... 207 Signal Flow Diagram and Parameters... 207 Applying Effects in Performance Mode.... 210 Specifying How the Sound Will Be Output (Routing)... 210 Signal Flow Diagram and Parameters... 210 Making Multi-Effects Settings (MFX13).... 213 Making Multi-Effects Settings (MFX Control)... 213 Specifying the multi-effect structure (MFX Structure)... 215 Making Chorus Settings (Chorus)... 215

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Making Reverb Settings (Reverb).... 216 Mastering Effect.... 217
Connecting to Your Computer via USB (USB Mode).218
About USB Functions..... 218 Switching the Storage Mode and the MIDI Mode.... 218 Transferring Files to or from Your Computer (Storage Mode).. 219 Exchanging MIDI Messages with Your Computer (MIDI Mode)... 222
File-Related Functions (File Utility)..223
Basic Procedure..... 223 Copying a File (Copy).... 224 Deleting a File (Delete).... 224 Moving a File (Move)..... 224 Initializing a Memory Card (Card Format)... 224
Settings Common to All Modes (System Function)..225
How to Make System Function Settings... 225 Saving the System Settings (System Write)... 225 Functions of System Parameters.... 226 Pedal/D Beam..... 226 Keyboard.... 226 Sync/Temp..... 227 Metronome..... 228 Sound..... 229 MIDI..... 230 USB.... 231 Scale Tune..... 232 Preview..... 232 System Ctrl..... 233 Background..... 233 Screen Saver.... 233 Sampling..... 233 Start up..... 234 System Information..... 234
Data Management Functions Reset to Default Factory Settings (Factory Reset)..235
Basic Procedure..... 235 Backing Up User Data (User Backup).... 235 Restoring User Data that You Backed Up (User Restore)... 235 Factory Reset.... 235
Using Fantom-X Editor...236
Installing Fantom-X Editor into Your Computer... 236 Making Connections.... 236 Using Fantom-X Librarian.... 236 Fantom-X Editor System Requirements.... 237 System Requirements (Windows).... 237 System Requirements (Mac OS)... 237

Keyboard part Patch TONE

What Is a Song?
For the Fantom-X, musical performance data for one song or composition is referred to as a song. A song combines sequencer data recorded on Phrase tracks 116, a Tempo track, a Beat track and a Pattern, as discussed below.

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Pad part Rhythm Set

RHYTHM TONE

Multi-Effects + + Chorus Reverb
Pattern Pattern 1 Pattern 2

Phrase track 16

To each part you can assign either a Patch or a Rhythm Set.
Phrase track 2 Phrase track 1

In the Performance Mode

The multi-effects, chorus and reverb effects can be set individually for each performance. The intensity of each effect will be set for each part. When you apply effects in Performance mode, the effect settings of the patch or rhythm set assigned to each part will be ignored, and the effect settings of the performance will be used. Thus, the effects for the same patch or rhythm set may differ when played in Patch mode and in Performance mode. However, depending on the settings, you can have effect settings for a patch or rhythm set assigned to a part applied to the entire performance. In addition, when using the multieffects settings of a performance, you can use three different multieffects simultaneously, depending on the effect type.

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Tempo track

Pattern 100

Beat track

What Is a Track?

Each section of a song which stores musical performance data is called a track.

Performance/Multitimbre

Part 1 Patch Part16

Phrase Tracks 116

Multi-Effects Chorus Reverb
Phrase tracks record the musical performance. Each Phrase track records musical performance data for 16 MIDI channels. Totally, up to 16 tracks x 16 MIDI channels of data can be recorded. Its helpful if youve made decision prior to recording such as recording melody on Phrase track 1, bass on Phrase track 2, drums on Phrase track 10, and accompaniment on the remaining Phrase tracks.

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Tempo Track
The Tempo track records tempo changes of a song over time. It can be used for tempo changes during a song. If a song has the same tempo from beginning to end, the Tempo track can be ignored. When a song is first recorded on the Fantom-X, a tempo setting at the time of recording will be stored at the beginning of the Tempo track. Therefore when song playback starts from the beginning, the song will always play back at this initial tempo. Thus playback tempo is determined by the Tempo track setting. If you modify the tempo during playback, the overall tempo of the song will be controlled by the setting you make.

GM (GM2)

This is an internal group of patches compatible with General MIDI 2, a system of MIDI function specifications designed to transcend differences between makers and types of devices; these patches cannot be overwritten. Furthermore, settings of currently selected patches from this group cannot be changed. The Fantom-X includes 256 preset patches.
XP-AD (Wave Expansion Boards installed in EXP-AD Slots)
These are groups used when using patches from Wave Expansion Boards installed in the EXP AD slots, and cannot be rewritten. However you may modify the settings of the currently selected patch, and then store the modified patch in User memory and Memory card. The number of onboard patches depends on the specific Wave Expansion Boards installed.
XP-AD patches can be selected only if a Wave Expansion Board SRX series (SRX series; sold separately) is installed in the corresponding slot.

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Press [PATCH/RHYTHM] to access the Patch Play screen.
Selecting Patches by Category (Patch Finder)
The Fantom-X provides a Patch Search function (Patch Finder) which allows you to specify a type (category) of patch so that you can quickly find the desired patch. There are a total of 38 categories. 1. Press [PATCH/RHYTHM] to access the Patch Play screen.
Press [F7 (Part Kbd)] or [F8 (Part Pad)] to move the cursor to the pad part or the keyboard part.
Patch type Patch group Patch number

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Make sure that the patch type is set to PATCH. If this is set to Rhythm, use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the switch, and turn the VALUE dial or press [DEC] to select Patch. Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the Patch Category, and turn the VALUE dial, or press [INC]/[DEC] to select the desired category. Press to move the cursor to Lock, and turn the VALUE dial or press [INC] to add a check mark (). Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the patch group or patch number, and turn the VALUE dial or use [INC]/[DEC] to select the patch. When the cursor is located at the Patch group, you can select the group. When the cursor is located at the Patch number, you can specify the number.
3. 3. If you selected a patch group, turn the VALUE dial or use [INC][DEC] to choose the patch group. USER: User PR-AH: Preset AH CARD: GM: Memory Card GM (GM2) 5.

Save-destination rhythm set
Assign a name to the rhythm set.
For details on assigning names, refer to Assigning a Name (p. 36) 5. When you have finished inputting the name, press [F8 (Write)]. A screen will appear, allowing you to select the writedestination rhythm set. 3. Play the keyboard or pad to sound the save destination rhythm set, then check whether you really want to overwrite it.

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If you wish to change the save destination, re-specify the save-destination rhythm set by using or. Press [F7 (Write)]. Press [F8 (Exec)] once again to execute the Save operation.
Rhythm Level (Rhythm Set Level) 1
Sets the volume of the rhythm set. Value: 0127
Functions of Rhythm Set Parameters
This section explains the functions the different rhythm set parameters have, as well as the composition of these parameters. If a number is displayed for the parameter name, (
The volume levels of the tones from which the rhythm set is composed is set with the Tone Level parameter (p. 94). The volume levels of the Waves from which the rhythm tone is composed is set with the Wave Level parameter (p. 90).
Tone Name (Rhythm Tone Name)
You can assign a name of up to 12 characters to the rhythm tone. Value: space, A-Z, a-z, 0-9, ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , -. / : ; < = > ? @[\]^_`{|}
4 ), you can use the realtime controller knob of the corresponding
number (the left most knob is number 1, the right most knob is number 4) to set the value. When you enter the Rhythm Edit screen, the indicator at the right of the Realtime Control knobs will go out, and the Realtime Control knobs can be used to edit the parameters of the patch or rhythm set. If you once again press the button located at the right of the Realtime Control knobs to make the indicator light, the knobs will control their original functions. When you exit the Rhythm Edit screen, the indicator will automatically return to its previous lit state.
For details on assigning names, refer to Assigning a Name (p. 36)

Assign Type

Assign Type sets the way sounds are played when the same key is pressed a number of times. Value MULTI: Layer the sound of the same keys. Even with continuous sounds where the sound plays for an extended time, such as with crash cymbals, the sounds are layered, without previously played sounds being eliminated. Only one sound can be played at a time when the same key is pressed. With continuous sounds where the sound plays for an extended time, the previous sound is stopped when the following sound is played.

Performance group Performance number
To switch the performance group, press [F1()] [F2 ()] to move the cursor to the performance group tab, and press or to select the performance. Press [F8 (Select)] to close the Performance List screen.

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Creating a list of frequently used Patches and Performances (the Live Setting function)
You can create a list of frequently used sounds, and recall them instantly. Since you can register Patches, Rhythm Sets, or Performances, any type of sound you need can be recalled instantly regardless of the mode. For details, refer to p. 42.
Turn the VALUE dial, or press [INC]/[DEC] to select a performance group. USER: User PRST: CARD: Preset Memory Card
Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the performance number. Turn the VALUE dial or press [INC]/[DEC] to select the performance number.

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Selecting Favorite Performances
You can bring together your favorite and most frequently used performances in one place by registering them in the Favorite Performance. By using this function you can quickly select your favorite performances.
Press [F3 (Favorite)]. The Favorite List screen appears.

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For instructions on how to register to the Favorite Performance, refer to Registering a Favorite Performance (p. 100). 1. 2. Press [LAYER/SPLIT] or [MIXER]. Press [F5 (Perf List)] and then press [F3 (Favorite)]. The Favorite List screen appears. 4. Press [F1 ()] [F2 ()] to select the bank in which you wish to register the Performance. Press or to select the number to which you wish to register. The number you select here corresponds to [F1] [F8]. Press [F6 (Regist)] to execute the registration. To cancel, press [EXIT].

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By pressing [F5 (Remove)] you can cancel the Performance registration that is selected in the Favorite List screen.

Using the Layer Screen

3. Press or to select a performance number. To switch banks, press [F1 ()] [F2 ()]. Press [F8 (Select)] to select the patch. 4.

Selecting a Part

The currently selected part is called the current part. 1.
Registering a Favorite Performance
You can bring together your favorite and most frequently used Performances in one place by registering them in the Favorite Performance. By using this function you can rapidly select favorite Performances from Preset/User/Card area or a Wave Expansion Board. You can register a total of 64 Performances (8 sounds x 8 banks) as favorite Performance.
From the Layer screen, Use The selected part is indicated by

to select the part.

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For details on selecting a favorite performance, refer to Selecting Favorite Performances (p. 100). 1. 2. Select the Performance that you wish to register (p. 99). Press [F5 (Perf List)].

For each MIDI channel, specify whether MIDI polyphonic key pressure messages will be received (ON), or not (OFF). Assigning a check mark () will enable reception, and removing the check mark will disable reception.
These messages will not be transmitted by parts whose Keyboard Switch is turned off.
Modulation (Receive Modulation Switch)
For each MIDI channel, specify whether MIDI Modulation messages will be received (ON), or not (OFF). Assigning a check mark () will enable reception, and removing the check mark will disable reception.

[F8 (MIDI Filter)]

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Volume (Receive Volume Switch)
For each MIDI channel, specify whether MIDI Volume messages will be received (ON), or not (OFF). Assigning a check mark () will enable reception, and removing the check mark will disable reception.

Pan (Receive Pan Switch)

For each MIDI channel, specify whether MIDI Pan messages will be received (ON), or not (OFF). Assigning a check mark () will enable reception, and removing the check mark will disable reception. For details on these settings, refer to Adjusting the Parameters of Each Part (p. 107).
Expression (Receive Expression Switch)
For each MIDI channel, specify whether MIDI Expression messages will be received (ON), or not (OFF). Assigning a check mark () will enable reception, and removing the check mark will disable reception.

MIDI Filter

Program Change (Receive Program Change Switch)
For each MIDI channel, specify whether MIDI Program Change messages will be received (ON), or not (OFF). Assigning a check mark () will enable reception, and removing the check mark will disable reception.
Hold-1 (Receive Hold 1 Switch)
For each MIDI channel, specify whether MIDI Hold 1 messages will be received (ON), or not (OFF). Assigning a check mark () will enable reception, and removing the check mark will disable reception.
Bank Select (Receive Bank Select Switch)
For each MIDI channel, specify whether MIDI Bank Select messages will be received (ON), or not (OFF). Assigning a check mark () will enable reception, and removing the check mark will disable reception.
Phase Lock (Phase Lock Switch)
Set Phase Lock to (ON) when you want to suppress discrepancies in timing of parts played on the same MIDI channel.
Pitch Bend (Receive Pitch Bend Switch)
For each MIDI channel, specify whether MIDI Pitch Bend messages will be received (ON), or not (OFF). Assigning a check mark () will enable reception, and removing the check mark will disable reception.
When the Phase Lock parameter is set to ON, parts on the same MIDI channel are put in a condition in which their timing is matched, enabling them to be played at the same time. Accordingly, a certain amount of time may elapse between reception of the Note messages and playing of the sounds. Turn this setting to ON only as needed.

Velocity Curve

Arp Step: Aftertouch:

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Solo Synth

On the Fantom-X you can play a monophonic synthesizer whose pitch is controlled by the D Beam. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press D BEAM [SOLO SYNTH]. The Solo Synth screen appears.

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Selects the type of filter. OFF: LPF: When you press [F6 (Panel View)], the Panel View screen will appear, which displays the above parameters in graphical fashion, simulating an analog synthesizer. From the Panel View screen, you can press [F2 (Image View)] to open the Image View screen, where you can see a graphical indication of the D Beam output value. Press [EXIT] to return to the Control Setting screen. 2. Move the cursor to the parameter that you want to set, and turn the VALUE dial or press [INC]/[DEC] to make the setting. PKG: If you want to save the settings, press [F8 (System Write)]. If you press [EXIT] the Assignable screen will close. No filter is used. Low Pass Filter. This reduces the volume of all frequencies above the cutoff frequency (Cutoff Freq) in order to round off, or un-brighten the sound. This is the most common filter used in synthesizers. Band Pass Filter. This leaves only the frequencies in the region of the cutoff frequency, and cuts the rest. This can be useful when creating distinctive sounds. High Pass Filter. This cuts the frequencies in the region below the cutoff frequency. This is suitable for creating percussive sounds emphasizing their higher tones. Peaking Filter. This emphasizes the frequencies in the region of the cutoff frequency. You can use this to create wah-wah effects by employing an LFO to change the cutoff frequency cyclically.
Setting for the Solo Synth are saved for system settings.

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Using Knobs or Buttons to Modify the Sound (Realtime Controller)
You can use the REALTIME CONTROL knobs and ASSIGNABLE SW buttons to modify the sound in real time. 1. Access the Patch Play screen (p. 38). The Realtime Control area shows the function that is assigned to each realtime controller knob and button. [ four knobs, and [

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] indicate the
] indicate the two buttons.
State of the controller settings The controller applies to the part whose display is visible
Parameters that will change when you turn a realtime controller knob Parameters that will change when you press an assignable switch

If you select another patch, the patch you assigned will be replaced by that patch. If you want to keep the patch you created, press [WRITE] and save it.
Create a Rhythm Set (Create Rhythm)
Heres how you can use the sample(s) to create a rhythm set. This operation is called Create Rhythm. When you execute Create Rhythm, the sample(s) will become a rhythm set and will be assigned to a part. For example, you could record a sample, use the Chop function to divide it, and then use this Create Rhythm operation to assign the divided samples to a part as a rhythm set. Alternatively, you can assign a mark to two or more samples in the sample list, and execute Create Rhythm to assign the samples to a part as a rhythm set. The samples will be assigned consecutively from the C2 key. 1. 2. Press [SAMPLE LIST] to access the Sample List screen. Select the samples. If you want to select two or more samples, press [F5 (Mark Set)] to add a check mark () to the samples that you want to select. To remove the check mark, press [F4 (Mark Clear)]. You can press [F8 (Preview)] to audition the selected sample.
1. Press [SAMPLE LIST] to select a sample, and then press [SAMPLE EDIT] to access the Sample Edit screen. Press [F6 (Assign KB/Pad)]. Assign to Kbd/Pad window appears.

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Press [F7 (Load Utility)], and then press [F4 (Create Rhythm)]. The Create Rhythm window will appear.

Patch Mode

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Creating a Multisample (Create Multisample)
Two or more samples assigned to different keys are collectively called a multisample. One multisample can assign up to 128 samples divided (split) across the notes of the keyboard. A memory card can store 128 multisamples.
In order to hear a multisample, youll need to assign it to a Part as a Patch. Choose the desired samples to create the multisample, and then assign it as a patch to a keyboard part for use. Performance Mode
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Either turn the VALUE dial or use [INC] [DEC] to select the part that you want to assign. Press [F8 (Select)]. The Create Rhythm window will appear. If you press [F1 (Tempo Sync)] to light it into red, the Wave Tempo Sync parameter (p. 89) will be turned ON for the rhythm tone that is assigned.
If, for example, only one note (e.g., the sound of the C4 key) is sampled from a wide-ranging instrument such as a piano, and assigned to the entire range of keys, it will sound unnatural when played significantly below or above its original pitch. If the instrument is sampled at several different pitches and assigned to different ranges of the keyboard, this unnatural effect can be minimized.

Patch/Rhythm Set Number Selects the patch or rhythm set number.

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Setting the Velocity for All Sixteen Pads at Once
Use this when you want to specify a common velocity for all sixteen pads. However if the pad velocity setting (of each pad) is set to other than Common, those settings will be used. Pad Common Velo (Pad Common Velocity) For all sixteen pads, this specifies the velocity (loudness) that is produced when you strike a pad. With the REAL setting, youll be able to produce dynamics by varying your striking force. With a setting of 1127, the pads will produce the specified velocity value regardless of your actual striking force. Value: REAL, 1127

Writing the Pad Settings

You can save one set of settings as System settings for Patch mode. Press [F8 (System Write)] to save the settings. If you make settings in Performance mode, the pad settings will also be saved when you save the performance. This means that in Performance mode, you can have separate pad settings for each performance. For details on how to save a performance, refer toSaving a Performance Youve Created (Write) (p. 120). Mode Performance mode Parameter Pad Common Velo Pad Sens Aftertouch Sens Roll Resolution Pad settings other than the above All pad settings Write procedure Press [F8 (System Write)] * Save as System parameters Press [WRITE]. * Saved as performance parameters. Press [F8 (System Write)]. * Saved as System parameter.
Adjusting the Pad Sensitivity
Pad Sens (Pad Sensitivity) Specifies the relation between your striking force and the velocity that is produced. Value LIGHT: It will be easy to produce the maximum velocity without having to strike very hard.
MEDIUM: This is the standard pad sensitivity setting. HEAVY: You will have to strike quite strongly to produce the maximum velocity.
Adjusting the Aftertouch Sensitivity
Aftertouch Sens (Aftertouch Sensitivity) Aftertouch means additional pressure that you apply on a pad after striking it. This setting adjusts the aftertouch sensitivity. Higher values make it easier to apply aftertouch. Normally you will leave this at a setting of 100. Value: 0100
Exchanging the Sound of Two Pads (Pad Exchange)
Heres how to exchange the sound of two selected pads. * This setting exchanges the note numbers transmitted by the pads. This means that even if you execute this function, theres no need to make a similar change for the sound generator settings. Press [F6 (Pad Exchg)]. Select the number of a pad you want to exchange. Use the VALUE dial or [INC][DEC], or strike a pad directly to make your selection.

Grid Resolution

Make this setting when you are using Grid Quantize. Specify the quantization interval in terms of a note value. Select the shortest note value that will occur in the range to which Grid Quantize will be applied. Value: , , , , , ,

Poly Aftertouch:

Control Change:

Program Change:

Strength (Grid Quantize Strength)
Make this setting when you are using Grid Quantize. It specifies the degree to which notes will be adjusted toward the timing intervals specified by the Grid Resolution parameter. With a setting of 100%, the notes will be corrected precisely to the timing of the Grid Resolution parameter. As you lower this setting, the note timing will be corrected to a lesser extent, and with a setting of 0% the timing will not be adjusted at all. Value: 0100 Channel Aftertouch:
Pitch Bend: System Exclusive:

Shuffle Resolution

When you are using Shuffle Quantize, make this setting to specify the note value used for quantization. Value: ,

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Turn the VALUE dial or press [INC]/[DEC] to add a check mark. The message will be recorded if you assign a check mark (), and will not be recorded if you remove the check mark. If you press [F6 (All Off)], no sequencer data will be recorded. If you press [F7 (All On)], all of the sequencer data will be recorded.
Recording Arpeggios Aligned to the Measures of the Sequencer
When recording arpeggios in real time, you can synchronize the arpeggio with the sequencer start/stop timing. For details, refer to Arpeggio/Rhythm Sync Switch (p. 227).
Press [F8 (Close)] to close the Recording Select window.
Erasing Unwanted Data While You Record (Realtime Erase)
Realtime Erase is a function that erases unwanted data during realtime recording. This is particularly convenient during loop recording, since it lets you erase data without stopping recording.
Auditioning Sounds or Phrases While Recording (Rehearsal Function)
The Rehearsal function lets you temporarily suspend recording during realtime recording. This is convenient when you want to audition the sound that you will use next, or to practice the phrase that you will record next. 1. Begin realtime recording (p. 170). The Realtime Recording window appears.

Split Frequency High

Frequency at which the high-frequency (HI) and mid-frequency (MID) bands are split Value: 2000-8000 Hz For details on these settings, refer to Making Effect Settings (p. 206) Function Buttons [F1][F5] [F6 (User)] [F7 (System Write)] Explanation Recall preset settings for each type. Recall saved user settings. Save the current settings as user settings. Only one set of user settings can be saved. You can press this to open the Effect Sw window and turn each effect on/off. Turn [F6 (Mastering Sw)] on/off to hear the result of the mastering effect.

Split Frequency Low

Frequency at which the low-frequency (LO) and mid-frequency (MID) bands are split Value: 200-800 Hz
About THRESHOLD and RATIO
As shown in the diagram below, these parameters determine how the volume is to be compressed.

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[F8 (Effect Sw]

1:1 RATIO

Output Level

2:1 4:1 INF:1

THRESHOLD Input Level

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Connecting to Your Computer via USB (USB Mode)

About USB Functions

The Fantom-X has two modes of USB functionality: storage mode for transferring files, and MIDI mode for sending and receiving MIDI messages. You must switch between these two modes on the Fantom-X; they cannot be used simultaneously.

Selecting MIDI Mode

You must switch the Fantom-X to MIDI mode before you connect the Fantom-X and your computer with a USB cable.
If you've selected USB MIDI mode, nothing can be received from the MIDI IN connector. 1. 2. Press [MENU]. Press or [ENTER]. to select System, and then press
The USB mode (file transfer/MIDI communication) must be switched before you connect the Fantom-X with your computer. Each mode can be used with the following operating systems. Operating System Windows XP/2000/Me or later Windows 98/98SE Mac OS 9 (9.04 or later) Mac OS X * Storage Mode not supported MIDI Mode
Press [F1 ()] or [F2 ()] to select USB. The USB screen will appear. Press or to select USB Mode.
Turn the VALUE dial or use [INC] [DEC] to select MIDI. A confirmation dialog box will appear. To switch the USB mode, press [F8 (OK)]. If you decide not to switch, press [F7 (Cancel)]. MIDI mode will be selected. Press or to select USB MIDI-Thru.
This may not work correctly with some types of computer. 6.
Switching the Storage Mode and the MIDI Mode
Selecting USB Storage Mode
You must switch the Fantom-X to USB Storage mode before you connect the Fantom-X and your computer with a USB cable. 1. 2. Press [MENU]. Press or [ENTER]. to select System, and then press
Turn the VALUE dial or use [INC] [DEC] to make settings for USB-MIDI Thru Switch. This switch specifies whether MIDI messages received at the USB connector or the MIDI IN connector will be retransmitted from the USB connector or the MIDI OUT connector (ON) or not (OFF). If you want the Fantom-X to start up in MIDI mode the next time it is powered up, press [F8 (System Write)] to save the System settings.

DELAY has the value of 02H. So the system exclusive message should be sent is; F0 (1) 41 (2) 10 (3) 00 6B (4) 12 (5) address 02 data ?? checksum F7 (6)
(1) Exclusive Status (2) ID (Roland) (3) Device ID (17) (4) Model ID (Fantom-X6/X7/X8) (5) Command ID (DT1) Then calculate the checksum. 10H + 00H + 04H + 00H + 02H = 16 + 0 + 4 + 0 + 2 = 22 (sum) 22 (sum) 128 = 0 (quotient). 22 (remainder) checksum = 128 - 22 (remainder) = 106 = 6AH

(6) End of Exclusive

Just Temperament (Key-tone C) 0 -8 +4 +16 -14 -2 -10 +2 +14 -16 +14 -12
Arabian Scale -6 +45 -2 -12 -51 -8 +43 -4 +-10 -49
The values in the table are given in cents. Convert these values to hexadecimal, and transmit them as Exclusive data. For example, to set the tune (C-B) of the Part 1 Arabian Scale, send the following data: F3A 6D 3E 34 0D 38 6B 3C 6F 0F 76 F7
This means that F6B 6A F7 is the message should be sent.

ASCII Code Table

Patch Name and Performance Name, etc., of MIDI data are described the ASCII code in the table below. ++++++++++++ | D | H | Char || D | H | Char || D | H | Char | ++++++++++++ | 32 | 20H | SP || 64 | 40H | @ || 96 | 60H | ` | | 33 | 21H | ! || 65 | 41H | A || 97 | 61H | a | | 34 | 22H | " || 66 | 42H | B || 98 | 62H | b | | 35 | 23H | # || 67 | 43H | C || 99 | 63H | c | | 36 | 24H | $ || 68 | 44H | D || 100 | 64H | d | | 37 | 25H | % || 69 | 45H | E || 101 | 65H | e | | 38 | 26H | & || 70 | 46H | F || 102 | 66H | f | | 39 | 27H | ` || 71 | 47H | G || 103 | 67H | g | | 40 | 28H | ( || 72 | 48H | H || 104 | 68H | h | | 41 | 29H | ) || 73 | 49H | I || 105 | 69H | i | | 42 | 2AH | * || 74 | 4AH | J || 106 | 6AH | j | | 43 | 2BH | + || 75 | 4BH | K || 107 | 6BH | k | | 44 | 2CH | , || 76 | 4CH | L || 108 | 6CH | l | | 45 | 2DH | || 77 | 4DH | M || 109 | 6DH | m | | 46 | 2EH |. || 78 | 4EH | N || 110 | 6EH | n | | 47 | 2FH | / || 79 | 4FH | O || 111 | 6FH | o | | 48 | 30H | 0 || 80 | 50H | P || 112 | 70H | p | | 49 | 31H | 1 || 81 | 51H | Q || 113 | 71H | q | | 50 | 32H | 2 || 82 | 52H | R || 114 | 72H | r | | 51 | 33H | 3 || 83 | 53H | S || 115 | 73H | s | | 52 | 34H | 4 || 84 | 54H | T || 116 | 74H | t | | 53 | 35H | 5 || 85 | 55H | U || 117 | 75H | u | | 54 | 36H | 6 || 86 | 56H | V || 118 | 76H | v | | 55 | 37H | 7 || 87 | 57H | W || 119 | 77H | w | | 56 | 38H | 8 || 88 | 58H | X || 120 | 78H | x | | 57 | 39H | 9 || 89 | 59H | Y || 121 | 79H | y | | 58 | 3AH | : || 90 | 5AH | Z || 122 | 7AH | z | | 59 | 3BH | ; || 91 | 5BH | [ || 123 | 7BH | { | | 60 | 3CH | < || 92 | 5CH | \ || 124 | 7CH | | | | 61 | 3DH | = || 93 | 5DH | ] || 125 | 7DH | } | | 62 | 3EH | > || 94 | 5EH | ^ ||+++ | 63 | 3FH | ? || 95 | 5FH | _ | ++++++++ D: decimal H: hexadecimal * SP is space.

Workstation Keyboards

Fantom X6/X7/X8

TurboStart

Layering Two Patches
Multiple sounds can be layered together. Use the following procedure to layer Part 1 with Part 2: 1. Press LAYER/SPLIT so its lit. 2. Turn the VALUE dial to select PRST: 01 Seq: Template. 3. Use CURSOR or and the VALUE dial to place a checkmark next to Parts 1 and 2. 4 Press F2 (Part View). 5. Turn the VALUE dial to select PR-B 104 Warm Strings as the patch for Part 2. 6. Press CURSOR to highlight Part 1. 7. Turn the VALUE dial to select PR-A 003 Warm Piano. 8. Play the layered piano and string sounds on the keyboard. Note: Weve selected these two patches for demonstration purposes. You can layer any patches you like.

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of the Roland Fantom-X. This TurboStart contains step-by-step instructions that will quickly introduce you to the Fantom-Xs major features.

Playing the Demo Songs

The Fantom-X has six built-in demo songs. To play them: 1. Press MENU. 2. Turn the VALUE dial to select Demo Play. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Turn the VALUE dial to select a song. 5. Press ENTER. 6. When youre done listening, press F8 (Exit).
Selecting and Auditioning Patches
Use the following steps to hear some of the patches in the Fantom-X: 1. Press PATCH/RHYTHM so its lit. 2. Press F7 (Kbd Part). 3. Turn the VALUE dial to select a patch. 4. Play the selected patch.

Creating a Split

After creating a layer, creating a split is easy. Follow these steps to create a split between Parts 1 and 2. 1. Follow Steps 1-7 of Layering Two Patches above. 2. Press LAYER/SPLIT again. 3. Press F3 (Key Range). 4. Press CURSOR or to select PART 1. 5. Use the CURSOR buttons and VALUE dial to change the Lower value to C4. 6. Press CURSOR to select PART 2. 7. Use the CURSOR buttons and VALUE dial to change the Upper value to B3. 8. Play the keyboard to hear the newly created split between PR-B 104 Warm Strings on the left and PR-A 003 Warm Piano on the right.
Selecting Patches by Category
You can quickly select patches from any of 38 different categories. Use the following steps to find patches by category: 1. Press PATCH/RHYTHM so its lit. 2. Press F7 (Kbd Part). 3. Press F1 (Patch List). 4. Press F4 to select Patch Categ. 5. Press F2 () or F1 () to select a category. 6. Turn the VALUE dial to audition the patches in the selected category.
Auditioning Rhythm Sets on the Pads
The Fantom-X has rhythm sets that contain a variety of percussion instruments and special-effect sounds. Use the following steps to audition the different sets while playing the pads in the DYNAMIC PAD BANK: 1. Press PATCH/RHYTHM so its lit. 2. Press F8 (Pad Part). 3. Turn the VALUE dial to select a rhythm set. 4. Play the pads.

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Assigning a Sample to a Pad
Now that weve captured and saved a sample, lets assign it to a pad: 1. Press PATCH/RHYTHM so its lit. 2. Press SAMPLE LIST so its lit. 3. Turn the VALUE dial to select the sample you wish to assignthe currently selected sample is highlighted. Note: To audition a sample, select it, and then press and hold F8 (Preview). 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Press F7 (Load Utility). Press F2 (To Pad). Press the pad that you want to use. Press F8 (Exec) twiceAssign to pad completed briefly appears in the display. Press the pad to audition its sample.

Sampling

The Fantom-X contains a sampler for recording audio sources from a microphone, CD and so on. Use the following steps to sample: 1. Connect a microphone or CD player to the appropriate input on the back of the Fantom. 2. While holding SHIFT, press MIX IN. 3. Turn the VALUE dial to select the appropriate input selection. Note: If youre using a microphone, first confirm that any connected amplifiers or monitors are turned down before selecting MICROPHONE. 4. 5. 6. Press the SAMPLING button so its flashing. Press F1 (Sampling). Speak into the microphone or play your external sound source while turning the LEVEL control knob clockwise to adjust your input levels.

Note: If the levels are too high, the PEAK indicator next to the LEVEL control knob lights. If this occurs, reduce the input level. 7. 8. 9. 10. Press F8 (Start). Perform or play whatever it is youre sampling. Press F7 (Stop) when youre finished. Press and hold F8 (Preview) to hear the sample.
Note: If you wish to keep your new sample-playing rhythm set, write it to user or card memory as described in the Fantom-X Owners Manual.

Assigning the D Beam

You can assign various functions to the D Beam. Use the following steps to set up the D Beam for controlling the resonance in a patch. 1. Press PATCH/RHYTHM so its lit. 2. Press F7 (Kbd Part). 3. Turn the VALUE dial to select PR-A: 029 Remember. 4. Press ASSIGNABLE under the D Beam so its lit. 5. Press F4 (Ctrl Setting). 6. Press F1 () or F2 () to select D Beam (Asgn). 7. Use CURSOR or to highlight the Type box. 8. Turn VALUE to select CC71:RESONANCE. 9. Play the keyboard while slowly raising and lowering your hand over the D Beam and listen to how the sound changes.
Writing a Sample into Memory
Newly recorded samples must be written into the memory before turning off the Fantom-X otherwise, the sample will be lost. Use the following procedure to save a sample: 1. Press SAMPLE LIST so its lit. 2. Turn VALUE to select the desired sample. 3. Press WRITE. 4. Press F3 (Sample). 5. Use the VALUE dial and CURSOR buttons to name the sample. 6. Press F8 (Write). 7. Press F2 to select Userif youre using a SmartMedia card, press F3 to select Card. 8. Turn the VALUE dial to select a destination for the sample. 9. Press F8 (Write). 10. Press F8 (Exec).

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