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Fantom-X6

Roland Fantom-X6 User Manual

Roland Fantom-X6

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Modifying the Sound in Real Time

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Table of Contents

Default Chapter1
- Listening to the Demo Songs1
- Important Safety Instructions2
Using the Unit Safely3
Important Notes4
- Table of Contents6
Main Features15
Panel Descriptions16
- Front Panel16
- Pad Setting17
- Piano Mode17
- Rear Panel18
- Pc Card Slot18
Getting Ready19
- Connecting an Amp and Speaker System19
- Placing the Fantom-X8 on a Stand (for Fantom-X8 User)20
- Turning on the Power21
- Adjusting the Display Contrast (LCD Contrast)22
- Turning off the Power22
Listening to the Demo Songs23
- Listening to the Demo Song Loaded When You Start up the Fantom-X23
- Listening to the Other Demo Songs23
Various Performance Features24
- Velocity/Aftertouch24
- Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever24
- Octave Shift (Oct)24
- Hold Pedal24
- Control Pedal25
- Transpose (Trans)25
Overview of the Fantom-X26
- How the Fantom-X Is Organized26
- About Memory28
- About the Onboard Effects29
  - Effect Types29
  - How Effects Units Work in Different Modes30
- About the Sequencer30
- About the Sampling Section32
  - Where Samples Are Stored32
- Basic Operation of the Fantom-X33
- Registering and Recalling Frequently Used Screen Pages (Bookmark)37
  - Registering a Page37
  - Recalling a Page37
- Viewing an Explanation of each Button (Help)37
- Viewing the Number of Voices Used by the Sound Generator (Voice Monitor)37
Playing in Patch Mode38
- About the Patch Play Screen38
  - Displaying Patch Play Screen38
- Selecting a Patch39
- Creating a List of Frequently Used Patches and Performances (Live Setting)42
- Selecting Favorite Patches (Favorite Patch)44
  - Registering a Favorite Patch44
  - Registering Favorite Rhythm Sets45
- Transposing the Keyboard in Octave Units (Octave Shift)45
- Transposing the Keyboard in Semitone Steps (Transpose)46
- Selecting the Tones that will Sound (Tone On/Off)46
- Playing Single Notes (Monophonic)46
- Creating Smooth Pitch Changes (Portamento)47
- Selecting the Parameter Controlled by the Realtime Controllers or D Beam Controller (Control Setting)47
- Playing Percussion Instruments52
  - Selecting a Rhythm Set52
  - Playing a Rhythm Set53
Playing in Piano Mode54
- Selecting Piano Mode54
- Selecting a Patch54
  - Selecting Patches by Category54
  - Selecting from the Patch List Screen54
- Playing Acoustic Piano Sounds54
- Playing Electric Piano Sounds55
  - Selecting Electric Piano Effects55
- Saving a Sound (Patch)55
Creating a Patch56
- How to Make Patch Settings56
- Saving Patches You've Created (Write)59
  - Auditioning the Save-Destination Patch (Compare)60
- Functions of Patch Parameters60
Creating a Rhythm Set83
- How to Make Rhythm Set Settings83
- Saving Rhythm Sets You've Created (Write)86
  - Auditioning the Save-Destination Rhythm Set (Compare)86
- Functions of Rhythm Set Parameters87
Playing in Performance Mode97
- Displaying Performance Layer Screen97
- Displaying Performance Mixer Screen97
- Functions in the PERFORMANCE Layer/Mixer Screen98
- Selecting a Performance99
  - Selecting Performances from the List99
- Creating a List of Frequently Used Patches and Performances (the Live Setting Function)99
- Selecting Favorite Performances100
  - Registering a Favorite Performance100
- Using the Layer Screen100
- Using the Mixer Screen103
- Viewing the Part Settings as a List (Performance Part View)106
- Performing with the Arpeggio/Rhythm Function106
- Performing with the Realtime Controllers and D Beam Controller106
- Viewing MIDI Messages for each Part (Part Information)106
- Viewing the Number of Voices Used by the Sound Generator (Voice Monitor)106
- Adjusting the Master Level106
Creating a Performance107
- Viewing the Part Settings as a List (Performance Part View)107
- Selecting the Parameter Controlled by the Realtime Controllers or D Beam Controller (Control Setting)114
- Changing the Settings of the Patch Assigned to a Part119
- Initializing Performance Settings (Init)119
- Saving a Performance You've Created (Write)120
Modifying the Sound in Real Time121
- Waving Your Hand over the D Beam to Modify the Sound (D Beam Controller)121
  - Making Settings for the D Beam Controller122
- Using Knobs or Buttons to Modify the Sound (Realtime Controller)124
  - Changing Realtime Controller Settings125
  - Switch Assign125
- Using a Pedal to Modify the Sound (Control Pedal)126
  - Making Control Pedal Settings126
Playing Arpeggios128
- About Arpeggio128
- Playing Arpeggios Along with the Sequencer129
- Arpeggio Settings129
- Creating an Arpeggio Style (Arpeggio Style Edit)131
  - Step-Recording131
  - Using the Dial or [INC][DEC] to Input Values132
- Saving the Styles You Have Created (Write)132
Using the Chord Memory Function (Chord Memory)133
- About the Chord Memory Function133
- Performing with the Chord Memory Function133
- Creating Your Own Chord Forms134
- Saving the Chord Forms You Have Created134
Playing Rhythms135
- About Rhythm Patterns135
- Using Rhythm Groups135
- Playing Rhythm135
- Rhythm Pattern Settings136
- Creating an Rhythm Pattern (Rhythm Pattern Edit)138
  - Step-Recording138
  - Using the Dial or [INC][DEC] to Input Values138
- Saving the Patterns You Have Created (Write)139
- Creating Your Own Styles (Rhythm Group Edit)139
- Saving the Rhythm Group You Have Created (Write)140
Sampling141
- Switching External Input On/Off141
- Making Input Source Settings (Input Setting)141
- Input Effect Setup Settings142
- Sampling Procedure142
  - Dividing a Sample During Sampling144
- Sampling Earlier in Time (Skip Back Sampling)145
Editing a Sample146
- Selecting a Sample (Sample List)146
- Displaying Sample Edit Screen148
  - Magnifying/Shrinking the Waveform Display (Zoom In/Out)148
- Setting the Start/End Points of the Sample149
  - Using the Knobs to Edit the Points149
  - Reset Grid Function149
- Making Settings for Sample (Sample Parameters)150
- Assigning Samples to a Pad (Assign to Pad)151
  - From Patch Mode151
  - From Performance Mode151
- Assigning a Sample as a Patch to a Part (Assign to Keyboard)152
  - From Patch Mode152
  - From Performance Mode152
- Create a Rhythm Set (Create Rhythm)152
- Creating a Multisample (Create Multisample)153
- Unloading a Sample (Unload)155
- Removing Unwanted Portions of a Sample (Truncate)155
- Boosting or Limiting the High-Frequency Range of the Sample (Emphasis)155
- Maximizing the Volume of a Sample (Normalize)156
- Amp156
- Stretching or Shrinking a Sample (Time Stretch)156
- Dividing a Sample into Notes (Chop)157
- Joining Two or more Samples (Combine)158
- Auto Chop158
- Saving a Sample159
Using the Pads160
- Using the Hold Function to Sustain a Sound160
- Using the Roll Function to Play Sounds160
- Making Settings for the Pads (Pad Setting)161
- Assigning a Pattern to a Pad (RPS Function)163
- Using the Pads to Play Rhythms163
Playing Back a Song164
- Playing a Song Immediately (Quick Play)164
- Playing Back Songs Consecutively (Chain Play)164
- Various Playback Methods165
Recording Songs168
- Two Recording Methods168
- Before You Record a New Song168
- Recording Your Performance as You Play It (Realtime Recording)170
- Inputting Data One Step at a Time (Step Recording)174
  - Inputting Notes and Rests174
  - Assigning a Pattern to a Phrase Track176
Editing Songs177
- Loading the Song You Want to Edit177
- Editing Sequencer Data over the Specified Range (Track Edit)180
- Editing Individual Items of Sequencer Data (Micro Edit)192
- Assigning a Name to a Song (Song Name)197
Saving/Loading a Song (Save/Load)198
- Saving a Song (Save)198
- Saving a Song as an SMF File (Save as SMF)200
- Loading a Song (Load)201
- 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 Function203
  - Record a Pattern203
  - Settings for the RPS Function203
- Using the RPS Function While You Perform204
  - Recording a Performance Using the RPS Function205
Adding Effects206
- Turning Effects on and off206
- Making Effect Settings206
- Applying Effects in Patch Mode207
- Applying Effects in Performance Mode210
- Making Multi-Effects Settings (MFX1-3)213
- Making Multi-Effects Settings (MFX Control)213
- Multi-Effects Control214
- Specifying the Multi-Effect Structure (MFX Structure)215
- Making Chorus Settings (Chorus)215
- Making Reverb Settings (Reverb)216
- Mastering Effect217
- Split Frequency High217
- Split Frequency Low217
Connecting to Your Computer Via USB (USB Mode)218
- About USB Functions218
- Switching the Storage Mode and the MIDI Mode218
- Transferring Files to or from Your Computer (Storage Mode)219
- Macintosh Users220
- Exchanging MIDI Messages with Your Computer (MIDI Mode)222
File-Related Functions (File Utility)223
- Basic Procedure223
- 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 Settings225
- Saving the System Settings (System Write)225
- Functions of System Parameters226
- System Information234
- Power up Mode234
Data Management Functions Reset to Default Factory Settings (Factory Reset)235
- Basic Procedure235
- Backing up User Data (User Backup)235
- Restoring User Data that You Backed up (User Restore)235
- Factory Reset235
Using Fantom-X Editor236
- Installing Fantom-X Editor into Your Computer236
- Making Connections236
- Using Fantom-X Librarian236
- Fantom-X Editor System Requirements237
  - System Requirements (Windows)237
  - System Requirements (Mac OS)237
About V-LINK238
- What Is V-LINK238
- Connection Examples238
- Turning the V-LINK ON/OFF238
- V-LINK Settings238
Installing the Wave Expansion Board240
- Cautions When Installing an Wave Expansion Board240
- How to Install a Wave Expansion Board240
- Checking the Installed Wave Expansion Boards241
Installation de la Carte D'expansion Wave242
- Précautions À Prendre Lors de L'installation D'une Carte D'expansion Wave242
- Installation D'une Carte D'expansion Wave242
- Vérification des Cartes D'extension Audio Aprés Installation243
Expanding the Memory244
- Precautions for Expanding Memory244
- How to Expand the Memory244
  - Removing the Memory245
- Checking that Memory Is Installed Correctly245
Ajouter de la Mémoire246
- Précautions À Prendre Lors de L'ajout de Mémoire246
- Installation du Module de Mémoire246
  - Retrait du Module de Mémoire247
- Vérifier que la Mémoire Est Installée Correctement247
Using a Memory Card248
- Before Using the Memory Card248
- Writing Data to the Card248
- Installing the PC Card Protector248
Troubleshooting249
- Problems Concerning the Entire Fantom-X249
- Issues Related to Sound249
- Issues Related to Effects251
- Issues Related to Saving Data251
- Issues Related to Sequencer252
- Issues Related to MIDI and External Devices253
- Issues Related to Sampling254
- Issues Related to a Memory Card254
Parameter List255
- Patch Parameter255
- Rhythm Set Parameter259
- Performance Parameter262
- Rhythm Group Parameter265
- Sample Parameters265
- System Parameters266
Effects List270
- Multi-Effects Parameter270
- Chorus Parameters293
- Reverb Parameters294
- Input Effect Parameters294
Error Messages296
About MIDI297
- About MIDI Connectors297
- MIDI Channels and Multi-Timbral Sound Generators297
MIDI Implementation298
- System Parameter326
- Rhythm Set330
- Sequencer Section332
Specifications333
- Rhythm Pattern333
- Power Supply334
Index335

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Brand	Roland
Model	Fantom-X6
Category	Electronic Keyboard
Language	English

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