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Guide to the Added Functionality
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: USING THE UNIT SAFELY and IMPORTANT NOTES (p. 3; p. 4). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, this guide should be read in its entirety. This guide should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
This guide applies to the Fantom-XR and FANTOM-XR Sample Tools Expansion Kit.
Customers who purchased the FANTOM-XR Sample Tools Expansion Kit (update card): You must first update your Fantom-XR. Begin reading from Check the contents of the package (p. 6). Customers who purchased the Fantom-XR (Synthesizer/Sampler module): You don't need to update your Fantom-XR. Begin reading from Main features (p. 10).
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USING THE UNIT SAFELY
Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage refers other adverse effects respect to the home furnishings, as well animals or pets. to damage or caused with and all its to domestic
The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled. The symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.
Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Guide to the Added Functionality. Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit.

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Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

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Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this guide provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the Information page.
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!)

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Never use or store the unit in places that are: Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are Humid; or are Exposed to rain; or are Dusty; or are Subject to high levels of vibration.
DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to speakers or other system components may result.
Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

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Important Notes

FANTOM-XR Sample Tools Expansion Kit CompactFlash card and PC card adapter (hereafter referred to as this product) Fantom-XR synthesizer/sampling module
Use only the CompactFlash card and PC card adapter included with this product.
Cautions when performing the update (Important)
Never use this product with any device other than the Fantom-XR. Doing so may damage the data or system of this product or of the other device. Do not turn off the power while the update is in progress. Doing so may render the Fantom-XR incapable of starting up correctly. As a precaution, we recommend that you back up your user data before you begin. (Owners Manual; p. 162) Do not format this product on the Fantom-XR or on any other device. Please note that once you have completed the update using this product, it will not be possible to return the Fantom-XR to its prior version. Once you have completed the update, do not insert this product into the Fantom-XR.
The files contained in this product may not be reproduced, modified, or included in any magazine or commercial product without the permission of Roland Corporation.

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Update procedure

fig.05-01

Insert the FANTOM-XR Sample Tools Expansion Kit CompactFlash card into the PC card adapter.

PC Card Adapter 2. 3. 4.

CompactFlash
Make sure that your Fantom-XR is switched OFF. Insert the PC card adapter (see step 1) into the Fantom-XR. Switch ON the power on your Fantom-XR. After the opening movie is displayed, a caution regarding the update procedure will appear. * If the screen shown below does not appear, switch off the Fantom-XR's power, and repeat the operation from step 1.

fig.00-02_80

Read the warning, and if you wish to proceed, press
Press several times to view and read the entire message. A screen will ask you for confirmation. * If you wish to abort the update procedure at this point, press [EXIT], turn off the power, and remove the PC card. 6. Press [ENTER] to execute the update. * Do not turn off the power while the update is in progress. * The update will require approximately two minutes for completion. 7. When the process has been completed, the display will indicate Completed. Turn off the power of the Fantom-XR and remove the PC card.

This completes the update. The next time you turn on the power, the FANTOM-XR Sample Tools Expansion will start up.

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Verifying the update
1. In the Patch Play screen (Owners Manual; p. 40) or the Performance Play screen (Owners Manual; p. 84), press [MENU]. The Top Menu screen will appear. 2. Press or to select System, and then press [ENTER]. The System Setup screen will appear. 3. Use or to select System Version Info.
Verify that the version indication reads Version 2.** (2.00 or higher).

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Main features
The Fantom-XR Sample Tools Expansion adds sample tools, providing a significant leap in music-making power. With its comprehensive unification of synth, sampler, and audio functionality, the Fantom-XR is reborn as an even more powerful synthesizer/sampler module.
Sample Editor, Multisample Editor, and S-700 series sample converter (p. 20)
Now you can use your computer to easily edit samples. Multisamples can also be edited, greatly enhancing the potential of the Fantom-XRs music creation abilities. Additionally, you can now load S-700 series data.
Sample Auto Patch function (p. 18)
As with patches and rhythm sets, you can now easily select samples from the patch list as well. New sample parameters have also been added, making it much easier to handle samples.
Multisample editing (p. 11)
The new Multisample Edit screen lets you easily create and edit multisamples.

New patches

* 128 new patches have been added. In order to take full advantage of its enhanced functionality, please read this guide carefully.

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Multisample editing functions
Owners Manual; p. 126 The FANTOM-XR Sample Tools Expansion adds a Multisample Edit screen that makes it easy to create and edit multisamples.

Creating a multisample

A multisample is a set of different samples assigned to the notes of the keyboard. One multisample can split up to 128 samples across the keyboard. You can store 128 multisamples in user memory, and another 128 multisamples in a memory card. * In order to hear a multisample, you must assign it to a patch.

fig.04-06.e

How patches, multisamples, and samples are related Patch TONE

Reference

Sample USER

Multisample USER

Multisample Multisample USER128

U2000 USample number

USER001

Note number 0127 2

Multisample Multisample CARD128

C7000 CSample number

CARD001
User multisamples consist only of user samples, and card multisamples consist only of samples on the card.

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Multisample editing functions * For details on making this setting, refer to How to Make Patch Settings (Owners Manual; p. 46). * If you want to use a stereo multisample, specify the same number for L and R. 6. 7. 8. Press [MENU]. The Patch Utility screen will appear. Use Edit. or to select Multisample
Creating a multisample in the Patch Edit screen
You should start by initializing the patch settings. (Owners Manual; p. 69) 1. Press [MODE] so the button lights in red. You will enter Patch mode, and the Patch Play screen will appear.
Press [ENTER]. The Multisample Edit screen will appear. * For details on editing, refer to Editing a multisample (p. 13).
You cant create a multisample if the patch type is Rhythm. 2. Press [SHIFT] so it lights, and then press. The Patch Edit Menu screen will appear. 3. Turn the VALUE dial or use [CURSOR] to select the edit group (Patch WG) of the tone to which you want to assign a multisample. Example: if assigning a multisample to Tone 2

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Save the multisample. * For details on how to save, refer to Saving a multisample (p. 17).
10. Save the patch. * For details on how to save the patch, refer to Saving Patches Youve Created (Write) (Owners Manual; p. 69).
Creating a multisample in the Create Multisample screen
1. As described in steps 110 of Creating a Patch from Multiple Samples (Create Multisample) (Owner's Manual; p. 126), create a multisample and then create a patch. The Multisample Edit screen will appear. * For details on editing, refer to Editing a multisample (p. 13). 2. Save the multisample. * For details on how to save, refer to Saving a multisample (p. 17).
Press the VALUE dial or [ENTER]. The Patch Edit screen will appear.

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Change the parameters as follows to assign a multisample to the selected tone. Wave Group: MSAM (Multisample waveforms) Wave Bank: USER or CARD Wave No. L (Mono): Multisample number
Save the patch. * For details on how to save a patch, refer to Saving Patches Youve Created (Write) (Owners Manual; p. 69).

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Editing a multisample
About the Multisample Edit screen

fig.04-20.e

Selecting the notes to edit
1. Turn the VALUE dial to select the note you want to edit.

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Multisample Edit mark number Multisample name Tone select

Split point

Current zone Split point to be edited
Zone with no sample Zone with sample
By pressing the VALUE dial as you turn it, you can select a range of multiple notes.

Note to be edited

You can also select a note by playing an external MIDI keyboard. To select a range of multiple notes, hold down the two outer notes of the desired range.

Current note's Key

Sample number and name assigned to the current note
Auditioning a note (Preview)
1. 2. Turn the VALUE dial to select the note. Press the OUTPUT knob. You will hear the sample that's assigned to the note you selected in step 1. Press the OUTPUT knob once again to stop the sound.

Moving the split point

The Split Point is the boundary between zones (p. 14). 1. In the Multisample Edit screen, press or

fig.04-21

to select the split point.
Press [INC] or [DEC] to move the split point.

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Changing the multisample assigned to a tone (Multisample List)
Heres how you can change the multisample thats assigned to the current tone. 1. In the Multisample Edit screen, press [SHIFT] so it lights, and then press The Multisample List window will open.

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Erasing the data from the selected region of notes (Erase)
1. In the Multisample Edit screen, select the note(s) to be erased.

. 2. 3. 4.

Selecting the notes to edit (p. 13) Press [MENU]. Use or to select Erase. Press [ENTER]. The data for the selected region of notes will be erased.
Press or to select the group where the multisample is saved. You can also use [GROUP]. USER: CARD: User Memory card or to select a multisample.
Replacing the sample of the current zone (Sample Select)
A zone is a region to which the same sample is assigned. Here's how to assign a sample to the currently selected zone (the current zone). 1. In the Multisample Edit screen, press or to select the current zone.

Press [ENTER].

Assigning a sample to the selected region (Assign)
1. In the Multisample Edit screen, select the note(s) where you assign the sample.

fig.04-29

Press [MENU]. Use or Select. Press [ENTER]. The Sample Select screen will appear. to select Sample
Selecting the notes to edit (p. 13) 2. 3. 4. Press [MENU]. Use or to select Assign. Press [ENTER]. Sample Select screen will appear.

fig.04-28

fig.04-30
5. 6. 5. 6. Use or be assigned. Press [ENTER]. To cancel, press [EXIT]. to select the sample to
Use or be assigned. Press [ENTER].

to select the sample to

To cancel, press [EXIT].

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Specify the original key of the sample (Original Key)
Samples you record or import are set so that they will play at their original pitch when you press the C4 note. In order to correctly match the key of the sample to the keyboard, you must modify the original key of the sample. For example, if you sampled a sound whose pitch was E4, you'll need to change its original key setting to E4 so that it will play at its original pitch when you press the E4 note of the keyboard. Similarly, when you execute Create Multisample, you will need to specify the original key of the samples that make up that multisample, so that they are correct for the keys to which they are assigned. * A sample will not play more than two octaves higher than its original key. 1. In the Multisample Edit screen, press or

fig.04-26

Sorting samples in the order of their original key (Sort)
This operation reassigns all samples currently assigned to the multisample, so that they are placed in the order of their original key setting. (This produces the same result as Create Multisample.) 1. In the Multisample Edit screen, press [MENU]. The Multisample Edit Menu screen will appear. 2. Use or to select Sort.

fig.04-31

Press [ENTER]. A screen will ask you for confirmation. Press [ENTER]. To cancel, press [EXIT].

select the current zone.

Returning a multisample to the last-written state (Reload)
2. Press [SHIFT] so it lights, and then press. Or press [ENTER]. The Original Key window will open.

fig.04-39

Heres how you can return the currently edited multisample to the state in which it was last written. 1. In the Multisample Edit screen, press [MENU]. The Multisample Edit Menu screen will appear. 2. Use or to select Reload.

fig.04-32

Turn the VALUE dial or press [INC] or [DEC] to change the original key of the sample assigned to the zone. Press [EXIT]. Youll be returned to the Multisample Edit screen. 3. 4. Press [ENTER]. A screen will ask you for confirmation. Press [ENTER]. To cancel, press [EXIT].
Save the sample whose original key you changed. * For details on saving a sample, refer to Saving a Sample (Owners Manual; p. 131).

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Erasing all notes (Erase All)
Heres how to erase all notes. 1. In the Multisample Edit screen, press [MENU]. The Multisample Edit Menu screen will appear. 2. Use or to select Erase All.
Opening the Tone Select window (Tone Select)
1. In the Multisample Edit screen, press [MENU]. The Multisample Edit Menu screen will appear. 2. Use or to select Tone Select.

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fig.04-33
Press [ENTER]. The Tone Select window will appear.

fig.04-40

Press tone.

to change the current

Press [EXIT].
If you're using Fantom-X Editor If you're using Fantom-X Editor you will also be able to use the following editing operations. Copy a sample from one note to another note (Copy) Move all samples to left or right (Shift) Move the data of the current zone to left or right (Move)

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Saving a multisample
Once youve edited a multisample, the word * appears beside the multisample name. Be aware that if you turn off the power or select another screen when the * indication is shown, the changes you made to the multisample will be lost.

fig.04-35

In the Multisample Edit screen, press [SHIFT] so it lights, and then press. The Multisample Name window will open.

fig.04-36

Assign a name to the multisample. * For details on how to assign a name, refer to Assigning a Name (Owners Manual; p. 39).
When youve finished inputting a name, press [ENTER]. The write-destination group will appear.

fig.04-37

Turn the VALUE dial or use or to select the multisample number. Press [ENTER]. A message will ask you to confirm the Write operation.

fig.04-38

To write the data, press [ENTER]. To cancel, press [EXIT].
Never turn off the power while data is being written.

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Sample-related changes

Extended patch groups

You can now select samples (card/user) from the patch list as well (Sample Auto Patch). This allows you to play a sample in a pitched manner just as you would play a normal patch.

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Saving a sample auto patch
When you edit and save these patches, they will be saved in the USER or CARD group in the same way as conventional patches. * Note that in this case, there will be no sound if you unload (Owners Manual; p. 121) the sample. * Unsaved samples will be lost when you turn off the power. If you want to keep your sample, be sure to save the sample (Owners Manual; p. 131).

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Bank Select and Program Change Correspondence Chart
The following two groups have been added to the patch groups. If there are samples in memory, sample names will be displayed as patch names.
Group PR-I USAM Number 2000 Bank Select MSB LSB : : Program Number 1128 1128
User Sample (USAM): 12000
Samples in user memory can be used as patches.

0001 7000

180 1128
Card Sample (CSAM): 17000
Samples in the memory card can be used as patches. * In the Performance Play screen and Performance Part screen, these are shown as User Sample (USM) and Card Sample (CSM). * If there are no samples in memory, this will indicate Empty. * In the case of a stereo sample, choose the sample number for the L channel. It will play as a stereo patch. (If you choose the sample number for the R channel, --- will be indicated for it, and it will not be playable.

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Newly added sample parameters
The following sample parameters have been added.

Owners Manual; p. 123

fig.03-02
Sample Gain This adjusts the gain of the sample, letting you boost the volume if it decreased in the process of sampling. Value: 0, +6, +12 [dB] Sample Fine Tune This adjusts the pitch of the sample in steps of one cent (over a range of +/-50 cents). Value: -50+50

You must switch the USB mode (Storage mode/MIDI mode) before you connect the FANTOM-XR to your computer. For details on using USB Storage mode, refer to Transferring Files to or from Your Computer (Storage Mode) (p. 149) in the Owners Manual.

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Changes due to the upgraded editor software 4. The screen will indicate STEP 1. The FANTOM-XR will check whether there are any files that can be imported. If such files are found, the number of Patches/Rhythm Sets/Multisamples that can be imported from User and/or Card will be displayed. Press [GROUP] to select the group containing the file you want to load. USER: User CARD: Memory card * If there is no data that can be loaded, the Import File Not Found message will appear. If neither User nor Card contains data that can be imported, press [EXIT] to cancel the operation, and use Fantom-X Sample Converter to place the appropriate data where needed. 5. 6. Press [ENTER]. STEPS 24 will appear. Turn the VALUE dial or use [INC][DEC] or to select the starting number of the write destination for patch, multisample, and rhythm set respectively. (The user or card data will be overwritten by the imported data.)
Importing patches and rhythm sets
Heres how patches, rhythm sets, multisamples, and samples placed in the following directory using Fantom-X Sample Converter can be imported into the FANTOM-XR.

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(User, Card) ROLAND PNL SEQ SMPL SND TMP AUDIO_IMPORT BMP PATCH_IMPORT (IMPORT.SVD etc.) TEXT * If you used Fantom-X Sample Converter only to convert partials or samples, load them using Import Audio. (Owner's Manual; p. 121) * If this directory does not exist, use your computer to create it. 1. In the Patch Play screen (Owners Manual; p. 40) or the Performance Play screen (Owners Manual; p. 84), press [MENU]. The Top Menu screen will appear. 2. Press or to select Utility, and then press [ENTER]. The Utility Menu screen will appear. 3. Press or to select Import Patch/Rhythm, and then press [ENTER].
If you specify a high number as the starting number, the imported patches, rhythm sets, and/or multisamples may exceed their maximum numbers, making them impossible to import the remains. In this case the display will indicate USER 256 - *** in step 8.

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You can't change the write-destination group (User/Card). It will be the same as the loaded group. Sample data will be assigned automatically to numbers at the write destination.
The Import Patch/Rhythm screen will appear. * From this point onward, the screens are shown in wizard format to guide you through the process.
If there is no data to import, a screen like the following will appear. Press [ENTER] to proceed.

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Changes due to the upgraded editor software 7. Press [ENTER]. 10. When the import is completed, you are asked whether you can delete the source files located in the User or Card PATCH_IMPORT directory. Press [ENTER] to delete the files. (To cancel, press [EXIT].) * It may take some time for files to be deleted.

You can press [EXIT] to return to the preceding step. 8. STEP 5 will appear. This screen shows details about the patch being imported.

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If the Import was successful, there is normally no need to keep the source file. 11. Press [ENTER] to return to the normal screen. If you are satisfied with what the screen shows, press [ENTER] to begin the import. 12. Save the sample. Unlike patches, rhythm sets, and multisamples, samples are not saved automatically when the import procedure finishes. You must save samples as described in Saving samples (Save All Samples) (p. 24) of the owners manual. * In some cases, an imported patch, rhythm set, or sample may sound differently than when played back on the S-700 series.
You can press [EXIT] to return to the preceding step. 9. A screen like the following is shown during the import.

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Never turn off the power while data is being imported.
If some of the data being imported is missing, the error message File Not Found will appear. In this case, delete all of the files in the PATCH_IMPORT folder, and use Fantom-X Sample Converter to replace the data.

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Fantom-X Editor System Requirements
If you're using Fantom-X Editor version 2.0 or later, please refer to the following.
System Requirements (Mac OS)
Operating System Mac OS (Classic) 8.6 and 9.x Mac OS (X) 10.2 and 10.3 CPU/Clock PowerPC GMHz or higher (Classic) PowerPC GMHz or higher (X) Memory (RAM) 128 MB or more 256 MB or more (recommended) Hard Disk 140 MB or more CD-ROM Drive Built-in CD-ROM drive (IDE) Display/Colors 800 x 600 or higher/32,000 colors or more 1024 x 768 or higher (recommended) Others OMS 2.0 or later (Classic) Apple and Macintosh are registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. MacOS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. OMS is a registered trademark of Opcode Systems, Inc.
System Requirements (Windows)
Operating System Microsoft Windows 98 Microsoft Windows Me Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows XP CPU/Clock: Pentium/Celeron processor 400 MHz or higher Pentium III 500 MHz or higher (recommended) Memory (RAM) 128 MB or more 256 MB or more (recommended) Hard Disk 140 MB or more CD-ROM Drive Built-in CD-ROM drive (IDE) Display/Colors 800 x 600 or higher/65,536 colors (16 bit High Color) or more 1024 x 768 or higher (recommended) Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is known officially as: Microsoft Windows operating system. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

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Original Key Multisample.. 15
Import Patch/Rhythm.. 21 Importing Patch... 21
Patch Group Sample.. PC Mode Screen.. Preview... Program Change.. 13 18

Librarian.. 24

Reload Multisample.. 15

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S-700 Series... Sample.. Saving.. Sample Auto Patch.. Sample Fine Tune.. Sample Gain.. Sample Level.. Sample Parameter.. Sample Select Multisample.. Save All Samples. Saving Multisample.. Sample.. Sample Auto Patch.. Sort Multisample.. Split Point Multisample.. 13
Tone Select Multisample.. 16

Updating.. 7

Zone... 14