Roland X-6 Manuel d'utilisateur

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10Contents Playing Rhythms ...135 About Rhythm Patterns...

100Playing in Performance Mode You can bring together your favorite and most frequently used performances in one place by registering them in the Fav

101Playing in Performance Mode Here's how to select the parts whose patch or rhythm set will sound. For each part, use the check box to specify

102Playing in Performance Mode In Performance mode you can play the sounds of all parts whose Internal Switch is on, and all connected parts. Combini

103Playing in Performance Mode The currently selected part is called the “current part.” 1. In the Mixer 2 screen, use or to select the part. fig

104Playing in Performance Mode Selecting in the Mixer Screen 1. Press [MIXER] to access the MIXER screen. 2. Use or to select a part. 3. Use to

105Playing in Performance Mode When playing back a song, you can choose to hear just a specific part play by itself. 1. Press [MIXER] to access the M

106Playing in Performance Mode In Performance mode you can view the part settings as a list. This is called the “Part View” screen. In this screen yo

107 Creating a Performance With the Fantom-X, you have total control over a wide variety of settings. Each item that can be set is known as a parame

108Creating a Performance Part Level Adjust the volume of each part. This setting’s main purpose is to adjust the volume balance between parts. Value

109Creating a Performance [F3 (Pitch)] fig.09-003_50 For details on these settings, refer to “Adjusting the Parameters of Each Part” (p. 107). Part

11Contents Using the Pads...160 Using the Hold Function to

110Creating a Performance [F4 (Offset)] fig.09-004_50 For details on these settings, refer to “Adjusting the Parameters of Each Part” (p. 107). Par

111Creating a Performance Keyboard Range Upper (Part Keyboard Range Upper) Specifies the highest note that the tone will sound for each part. Value:

112Creating a Performance [F7 (External)] fig.09-008_50 For details on these settings, refer to “Adjusting the Parameters of Each Part” (p. 107). R

113Creating a Performance Ext Pan (External Pan) If you want Pan messages to also be transmitted when you select a Performance, specify the desired v

114Creating a Performance The Fantom-X lets you assign the parameters that will be affected when you operate the realtime control knobs, assignable s

115Creating a Performance D Beam (Solo Synth) You can use the D Beam controller to perform in a way similar to on a mono synth. fig.09-014_50 For det

116Creating a Performance LFO Osc 2 Pitch Depth Specifies the depth to which the LFO will modulate the OSC2 pitch. Value: -63–+63 LFO Osc 1 Pulse Wi

117Creating a Performance Knob fig.09-016_50 For details on these settings, refer to “Selecting the Parameter Controlled by the Realtime Controllers

118Creating a Performance Tempo fig.09-018_50 For details on these settings, refer to “Selecting the Parameter Controlled by the Realtime Controller

119Creating a Performance Control D Beam (Control D Beam Switch) Specifies whether each part will be controlled by the D Beam. Value: OFF, ON Contro

12Contents Inserting a Blank Measure (Insert) ...185Transpose

120Creating a Performance Changes you make to sound settings are temporary, and will be lost if you turn off the power or select another sound. If yo

121 Modifying the Sound in Real Time You can use the D Beam controller, realtime controllers, assignable switches or a pedal to modify the sound whil

122Modifying the Sound in Real Time Assignable You can assign various functions to the D Beam controller and apply a wide range of effects to the sou

123Modifying the Sound in Real Time Pad Control Mode This specifies how the D Beam will behave when it is obstructed. If this is set to MOMENTARY, th

124Modifying the Sound in Real Time Resonance Emphasizes the portion of the sound in the region of the cutoff frequency, adding character to the sou

125Modifying the Sound in Real Time Realtime Controller Knob Settings 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and rotate one of the REALTIME CONTROL knobs. The Knob scr

126Modifying the Sound in Real Time You can modify the sound by pressing a pedal that is connected to the rear panel PEDAL HOLD jack or PEDAL CONTROL

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128 Playing Arpeggios The Fantom-X’s Arpeggio function lets you produce arpeggios automatically; simply hold down some keys, and a corresponding arpe

129Playing Arpeggios 1. Connect an optional pedal switch (DP series etc.) to the HOLD PEDAL jack. 2. Press [ARPEGGIO] to turn on the arpeggio. 3. Pla

13Contents Making Reverb Settings (Reverb) ...21

130Playing Arpeggios This setting (duration) determines whether the sounds are played staccato (short and clipped), or tenuto (fully drawn out). * Gr

131Playing Arpeggios This adds an effect that shifts arpeggios one cycle at a time in octave units (octave range). You can set the shift range upward

132Playing Arpeggios In this method, you’ll use the cursor to specify the step or pitch that you want to input, and use the dial or [INC][DEC] to inp

133 Using the Chord Memory Function (Chord Memory) Chord Memory is a function that allows you to play chords based on pre-programmed Chord Forms , j

134Using the Chord Memory Function (Chord Memory) This causes the notes within a chord to be sounded consecutively, rather than simultaneously. Since

135 Playing Rhythms The Fantom-X contains 256 preset rhythm patterns. You can play a variety of rhythm patterns simply by pressing the pads. In addit

136Playing Rhythms 4. When you have made the setting, press [F8 (Close)]. 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [RHYTHM]. 2. Press [F1 (Rhythm Group)]. A sc

137Playing Rhythms This sets the particular note division and resolution in a “single grid” used in creating the pattern in an Rhythm Pattern, and ho

138Playing Rhythms In addition to using the built-in Rhythm Patterns, you are free to create your own. After creating an original Rhythm Pattern, you

139Playing Rhythms The rhythm patterns you create are temporary; they are deleted as soon as you turn off the power or select some other rhythm patte

14Contents Installing the Wave Expansion Board...240 Cautions When Installing an Wave Expansion

140Playing Rhythms The Rhythm Group you create are temporary; they are deleted as soon as you turn off the power or select some other Style. You can

141 Sampling The Fantom-X lets you sample audio sources, such as an audio device, mic, or CD.This section explains the sampling procedure and what th

142Sampling 6. If you use AUDIO INPUT, turn the EXT SOURCE LEVEL knob to adjust the volume. * If you’re using DIGITAL IN, this adjustment is not nece

143Sampling • Re-Sampling: [F2 (Re-Sampl)] Resample the sound of the internal sound generator. The sound of the external input will not be heard. * T

144Sampling 5. In the EXT SOURCE section of the panel, use LEVEL knob to adjust the input level of the external source. * If you’re using DIGITAL IN,

145Sampling Sometimes you may want to preserve a nice phrase that you happened to play a bit earlier. In such cases, you can use the Skip Back Sampli

146 Editing a Sample This section explains how you can edit a sample that you sampled/importedEditing is performed in sample memory—a memory area ded

147Editing a Sample Here’s how you can load a sample from the user area, a memory card, or a preset into sample memory. 1. Press [SAMPLE LIST]. The

148Editing a Sample Here’s how an audio file (WAV/AIFF) can be loaded into memory as a sample. Place the audio files in the “TMP/AUDIO_IMPORT” folder

149Editing a Sample You can specify the portion of the sample that will actually sound. You can also specify the region that is to be looped. 1. Pres

15 Main Features Cutting-edge sound engine that unifies audio and MIDI The Fantom-X inherits the same sound engine that was acclaimed on the Fantom-S

150Editing a Sample Here you can make various settings for the sample. 1. Press [SAMPLE LIST] and select the sample that you want to edit (p. 146). 2

151Editing a Sample Here’s how to assign samples as the rhythm tones of a rhythm set. For example, you can create an original rhythm set by replacing

152Editing a Sample Here’s how you can use the currently selected sample to create a patch, and assign it to a keyboard part. * From the Sample List

153Editing a Sample 3. Press [F7 (Load Utility)], and then press [F4 (Create Rhythm)]. The Create Rhythm window will appear. Patch Mode fig.15-013_50

154Editing a Sample 1. Press [SAMPLE LIST] to access the Sample List screen, and select the sample(s) that you want to include in your new multisampl

155Editing a Sample 6. When you’ve finished setting the Original Key of all samples, create the multisample as described in “Creating a Multisample (

156Editing a Sample This operation raises the level of the entire sample as much as possible without exceeding the maximum level. In some cases, the

157Editing a Sample 3. Press [F5 (Time Strtch)]. fig.15-020_50 4. Press or to select the parameter. • Edit Time StretchBPM: Change the BPM of the

158Editing a Sample Automatically Dividing a Sample (Auto Chop) Here’s how you can automatically specify the points at which the sample is to be divi

159Editing a Sample 4. Either turn the VALUE dial or use [INC][DEC] to set the value. • 1–16: The sample or silence to be combined• TYPEValueSample:

16 Panel Descriptions fig.01-001 D BEAM D BEAM Switches D Beam function on/off. You can apply a variety of effects to sounds simply by moving your h

160 Using the Pads The pads of the Fantom-X function in the same way as the keyboard, and can also be used to play RPS and rhythm patterns. You can a

161Using the Pads Here you can make various settings for playing the pads; e.g., the note number that each pad will send to the sound generator secti

162Using the Pads Setting the Velocity for All Sixteen Pads at Once Use this when you want to specify a common velocity for all sixteen pads. However

163Using the Pads The Fantom-X lets you assign a previously recorded phrase to a pad as a pattern, and play it by pressing that pad. For details, ref

164 Playing Back a Song This chapter explains how you can use the Fantom-X’s sequencer to play back a song. When you play back a song, we recommend t

165Playing Back a Song 4. Press [PLAY] to start Chain Play. Starting from the song of step 1. If you want to stop playback before it is finished, pre

166Playing Back a Song The tempo at which a song will play back is recorded on its tempo track, but the tempo of the entire song can be adjusted duri

167Playing Back a Song You can start/stop song playback by passing your hand over the D Beam controller. 1. Select the song that you want to play bac

168 Recording Songs This chapter explains the procedure for using the Fantom-X’s sequencer to record a song. Before you begin this procedure, put the

169Recording Songs Before you record a new song, you must specify the time signature. However, a time signature of 4/4 is automatically specified whe

17Panel Descriptions [STOP] Controls sequencer stop.While stopped, you can hold down [SHIFT] and Press [PLAY] to perform MIDI Update. -> (p. 165)

170Recording Songs Realtime Recording is the recording method in which your keyboard playing and controller operations are recorded just as you perfo

171Recording Songs If you want the tempo to change during the song, you can record those tempo changes in the Tempo track. If tempo changes have alre

172Recording Songs The Quantize function automatically corrects inaccuracies in the timing of your keyboard or pad performance, aligning the notes

173Recording Songs 4. Turn the VALUE dial or press [INC]/[DEC] to add a check mark. The message will be recorded if you assign a check mark ( ✔ ), an

174Recording Songs Step Recording is the method of inputting notes and rests individually, as if you were writing them onto a musical staff. In addit

175Recording Songs • Step Back Cancel the previously input note.• Tie Extend the length of the previously input note by the current setting.• Rest In

176Recording Songs You can create a song by combining previously recorded patterns. This is done using step recording to assign patterns to a phrase

177 Editing Songs This chapter explains the procedure for editing songs.When you edit a song, you’re modifying a song that’s already recorded into Te

178Editing Songs The Fantom-X can record data for multiple MIDI channels in a single track. From the Song Edit screen, press [F6 (Track View)] to see

179Editing Songs 3. Turn the VALUE dial or press [DEC] to select “MUTE.” Note that if you save a song with a Phrase track muted in the Standard MIDI

18Panel Descriptions fig.01-002fig.01-003 POWER ON Switch Press to turn the power on/off. -> (p. 21, p. 22) AC Inlet Connect the included power c

180Editing Songs Track Edit lets you edit areas of sequencer data that you specify. 1. Access the Song Edit screen, and then load the song you want t

181Editing Songs In the chapter “Recording Songs” (p. 168), we explained Recording Quantize , which lets you quantize during realtime recording. A

182Editing Songs Rate (Shuffle Quantize Rate) This parameter is used when Shuffle Quantize is selected. Specifies how far apart you want a down-beat

183Editing Songs Range Min, Range Max Specifies the range of note numbers to be quantized.For example, if you want to quantize the range between C3 a

184Editing Songs This function deletes a specified area of sequencer data, and moves the subsequent data to fill the gap. As a result, the measure le

185Editing Songs Status Selects the type of data to be copied. ValueALLNOTEPoly AftertouchControl ChangeProgram ChangeChannel AftertouchPitch BendSys

186Editing Songs Range Min, Range Max Specifies the range of note numbers to be transposed. For example, if you want to transpose notes in the range

187Editing Songs Measure, For (Edit Range) Specifies the range of measures in which the MIDI channel will be changed. If you set “For” to “ALL,” all

188Editing Songs The sequencer data of two phrase tracks or patterns will be combined into one. fig.19-019_50 For details on the settings, refer to

189Editing Songs Extract Mode Specifies whether you want to keep the sequencer data at the destination. ValueMIX: The data at the destination will co

19 Getting Ready Since the Fantom-X contains no amplifier or speakers, you’ll need to connect it to audio equipment such as a keyboard amplifier, mon

190Editing Songs Bias Specify the amount (number of ticks) by which the sequencer data will be moved. Value: -4800– +4800 Status Selects the type of

191Editing Songs Status Selects the type of data to be thinned. ValueALLPolyphonic AftertouchControl ChangeChannel AftertouchPitch Bend Range Min, Ra

192Editing Songs Micro Edit lets you edit individual items of sequencer data recorded in a song, such as MIDI messages and tempo data.Access the Micr

193Editing Songs 5. When you are finished editing, press [F8 (Exec)] to finalize the values of the system exclusive message. To cancel, press [F7 (Ca

194Editing Songs Data Handled by the Beat Track The Beat track records time signature data. Beat Change This specifies the time signature (Beat).Sinc

195Editing Songs If desired, you can erase just an individual event of sequencer data. You can also use the same operation to erase individual items

196Editing Songs If you want to change the tempo midway through the song, insert a new Tempo Change into the tempo track. The song will play back at

197Editing Songs You can assign a song name to a song, or edit the song name. This song name is independent of the file name assigned when saving a s

198 Saving/Loading a song (Save/Load) Songs you record are initially held in Temporary Area. A song in Temporary Area will be lost when you turn off

199Saving/Loading a song (Save/Load) Here’s how to save the Temporary Song along with all samples in sample memory and the current sound generator se

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20 Getting Ready If you want to place the Fantom-X8 on a stand, use the Roland KS-17. Place the instrument on the stand as follows. fig.02-001.e Plac

200Saving/Loading a song (Save/Load) 4. Press [F1 (User)] (User memory) or [F2 (Card)] (Memory card) to select the location where you want to save th

201Saving/Loading a song (Save/Load) 1. Press [SAVE/LOAD]. The Save/Load Menu screen will appear. fig.20-001_50 2. Press [F5 (Load S+S)]–[F7 (Load Al

202Saving/Loading a song (Save/Load) Here’s how you can load a song into Temporary Area. 1. From the Save/Load Menu screen, press [F6 (Load Song)]. f

203 Playing a Phrase at the Touch of a Finger (RPS Function) The RPS (Realtime Phrase Sequence) function lets you assign patterns to the keyboard o

204Playing a Phrase at the Touch of a Finger (RPS Function) • Velocity Sens (Velocity Sensitivity) Turn this “OFF” if you want the pattern to play ba

205Playing a Phrase at the Touch of a Finger (RPS Function) A performance that uses the RPS function can be recorded in real time in the same way as

206 Adding Effects This section explains the procedures and settings for applying effects in each mode. For details of the Fantom-X’s onboard effects

207Adding Effects In Patch mode you can use two multi-effects (MFX1, MFX2), one chorus, and one reverb. Multi-effect 1 (MFX1) will operate according

208Adding Effects Tone Output Assign Specifies how the direct sound of each tone will be output. Value:MFX: Output in stereo through multi-effects. Y

209Adding Effects Chorus Output Select Specifies how the sound routed through chorus will be output. ValueMAIN: Output to the OUTPUT jacks in stereo.

21 Getting Ready 941 Once the connections have been completed (p. 19), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on de

210Adding Effects In Performance mode you can use three multi-effects (MFX1, MFX2, MFX3), one chorus, and one reverb. For each of the three multi-eff

211Adding Effects Part Reverb Send Level Sets the level of the signal sent to reverb for each part. Value: 0–127 For the following parameters – , s

212Adding Effects Reverb Type Selects the type of reverb. Value0 (Off): Reverb is not used. 1 (Reverb): Normal reverb 2 (SRV Room): This reverb simul

213Adding Effects Here we will explain how to make multi-effects settings in Performance mode. fig.22-008_50 Each time you press the [F3 (MFX1/2/3)]

214Adding Effects Destination 1–4 (Multi-Effects Control Destination 1–4) Sets the multi-effects parameters to be controlled with the multi-effects c

215Adding Effects Here’s how to specify how MFX 1–3 will be connected. * This parameter is not found in Patch mode. fig.22-010_50 For details on thes

216Adding Effects Here we will explain how to make reverb settings in Performance mode. The procedure is the same when making settings in Patch mode.

217Adding Effects This is a stereo compressor (limiter) that is applied to the final output of the Fantom-X. It has independent high, mid, and low ra

218 Connecting to Your Computer via USB (USB Mode) The Fantom-X has two modes of USB functionality: storage mode fortransferring files, and MIDI mode

219Connecting to Your Computer via USB (USB Mode) By connecting the Fantom-X with your computer via a USB cable, you can transfer files from Internal

22 Getting Ready The characters in the display may be difficult to view immediately after turning on the Fantom-X’s power or after extended use. Your

220Connecting to Your Computer via USB (USB Mode) You must observe the following points when the Fantom-X is connected to your computer via USB.• Don

221Connecting to Your Computer via USB (USB Mode) Using a Bitmap File as a Background in the Display For example, you can import a favorite bitmap fi

222Connecting to Your Computer via USB (USB Mode) Driver Installation and Settings In order to use the Fantom-X as a USB MIDI device from your comput

223 File-Related Functions (File Utility) Here you can perform a variety of operations related to the files stored in the Fantom-X’s user memory, and

224File-Related Functions (File Utility) Here’s how you can copy a file to a different folder. 1. As described in the basic procedure, select the fil

225 Settings Common to All Modes (System Function) Settings that affect the entire operating environment of the Fantom-X, such as tuning and MIDI mes

226Settings Common to All Modes (System Function) This section explains what the different System parameters do, and also how these parameters are or

227Settings Common to All Modes (System Function) Sync Mode Specify the synchronization message that the Fantom-X’s sequencer will use for operation.

228Settings Common to All Modes (System Function) MTC Offset Time Hour Coordinates the playback timing of the Fantom-X and the external device in an

229Settings Common to All Modes (System Function) Local Switch The Local Switch determines whether the internal sound generator is disconnected (OFF)

23 Listening to the Demo Songs The Fantom-X contains a demonstration (“demo”) song that you can listen to using the Fantom-X’s Demo Play feature. The

230Settings Common to All Modes (System Function) Output Gain This adjusts the output gain from the Fantom-X’s Analog Out and Digital Out. When, for

231Settings Common to All Modes (System Function) Soft Through (Soft Through Switch) Thru function re-transmits all messages received at the MIDI IN

232Settings Common to All Modes (System Function) Scale Tune Switch Turn this on when you wish to use a tuning scale other than equal temperament. Va

233Settings Common to All Modes (System Function) Sys Ctrl 1–4 Source System Control Assign selects the MIDI message used as the System Control. Valu

234Settings Common to All Modes (System Function) Load Preset Samples at Startup Specifies whether the preset samples will be loaded into memory at p

235 Data Management Functions Reset to Default Factory Settings (Factory Reset) 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Press or to select “Utility.” 3. Press [ENTER

236 Using Fantom-X Editor To help you take even greater advantage of its functionality, the Fantom-X comes with Fantom-X Editor software. Fantom-X Ed

237Using Fantom-X Editor • Operating SystemMicrosoft® Windows® XPMicrosoft® Windows® MeMicrosoft® Windows® 2000 ProfessionalMicrosoft® Windows® 98• C

238 About V-LINK V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows music and images to be performed together. By using MIDI to connect two or more V-LINK compatib

239About V-LINK Note Tx Ch Value: 1-16MIDI channel that will switch Edirol DV-7PR clips/palettes and will control dissolve time. Clip 1 Note No. Pad

24 Various Performance Features Velocity/Aftertouch The force with which you play the keyboard, or the “velocity” with which you play, can affect the

240 Installing the Wave Expansion Board Up to four optional Wave Expansion Boards (SRX series; sold separately) can be installed in the Fantom-X.Wave

241Installing the Wave Expansion Board fig.30-004 3. There are four slots inside. As shown in the following illustration, plug the connector of the W

242 Installation de la carte d’expansion Wave (French Language for Canadian Safety Standard) Un maximum de trois cartes d’expansion Wave (quatre cart

243Installation de la carte d’expansion Wave fig.30-004 3. Il y a quatre emplacements à l’intérieur. Comme le montre l’illustration ci-dessous, branc

244 Expanding the Memory The Fantom-X comes with 32 MB of memory into which audio samples can be loaded. However, in some cases, 32 MB of memory will

245Expanding the Memory 4. Paying attention to the location of the notches on the memory module and the correct orientation, insert the module vertic

246 Ajouter de la mémoire Le Fantom-X est livré avec une mémoire de 32 Mo dans laquelle les échantillons audio peuvent être chargés. Toutefois, dans

247Ajouter de la mémoire 4. Prenez bien note de l’emplacement et de l’orientation de l’encoche du module de mémoire et insérez-le verticalement à l’i

248 Using a Memory Card The Fantom-X features a PC card slot, allowing you to use not only PC card type memory cards, but also other types of media,

249 Troubleshooting If the Fantom-X does not function in the way you expect, first check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem,

25 Various Performance Features Control Pedal If an optional expression pedal or pedal switch (EV-5, DP-2.) is connected to the rear panel PEDAL CONT

250Troubleshooting The sound is interrupted.Sounds will be interrupted if more than 128 voices are used simultaneously.• Reduce the number of Tones t

251Troubleshooting Effects not applied.Check the following points.• The “MFX,” “CHO,” “REV” or “MASTER” effect switches located in the upper part of

252Troubleshooting Song data does not play back correctlyCheck the following points.• Has the Receive General MIDI/General MIDI 2 System On Switch be

253Troubleshooting • Is the data concentrated at the beginning of the beats in the sequence data?Avoid overlapping data with the same timing by setti

254Troubleshooting External input sound cannot be heard/volume is too lowCheck the following points.• Could [MIX IN] be unlit?Press [MIX IN] so it is

255 Parameter List General Group (P.60)Wave Group (P.62)TMT Group (P.63) Patch Parameter ParameterValue Patch Name * Specify when writing. space, A–Z

256Parameter List Pitch Group (P.67)Pitch Env Group (P.68)TVF Group (P.69)TVF Env Group (P.71)TVA Group (P.71) ParameterValue Tone Coarse Tune-48– +4

257Parameter List TVA Env Group (P.72)Output Group (P.73)LFO1/2 Group (P.74)Step LFO Group (P.76)Solo/Porta Group (P.77) ParameterValue A-Env T1 V-Se

258Parameter List Misc Group (P.78)CTRL 1–4 Group (P.81)Effect Group (P.207) ParameterValue Tone Delay ModeNORM, HOLD, OFF-N, OFF-DTone Delay Time 0–

259Parameter List General Group (P.87)Wave Group (P.88)WMT Group (P.89)Pitch Group (P.91) Rhythm Set Parameter ParameterValue Rhythm Set Name * Speci

26 Overview of the Fantom-X Broadly speaking, the Fantom-X consists of a controller section, a sound generator section, and a sequencer section. Thes

260Parameter List Pitch Env Group (P.91)TVF Group (P.92)TVF Env Group (P.93)TVA Group (P.94)TVA Env Group (P.94)Output Group (P.95) ParameterValue P-

261Parameter List Effect Group (P.207) ParameterValue MFX Type Multi-Effects Type 00 THROUGH–78 SYMPATHETIC RESONANCEMFX Output Level Multi-Effects O

262Parameter List General Group (P.120)Part View Group (P.107) Performance Parameter ParameterValue Performance Name * Specify when writing. space, A

263Parameter List Control Setting Group (P.114)Pad Setting Group (P.161) [F8 (MIDI Filter)] Program ChangeReceive Program Change Switch OFF, ONBank S

264Parameter List Arpeggio Group (P.128)Rhythm Group (P.135)Chord Memory Group (P.133)Effect Group (P.210) ParameterValue Arp SwitchArpeggio Switch O

265Parameter List Rhythm Group Group (P.139)Sample Group (P.150) Rhythm Group Parameter ParameterValue Recommended Rhy Recommended Rhythm Set USER, P

266Parameter List Pedal/D Beam Group (P.226)Keyboard Group (P.226)Sync/Tempo Group (P.227)Metronome Group (P.228)Sound (P.229) System Parameters Para

267Parameter List MIDI Group (P.230)USB (P.231)Scale Tune Group (P.232)Preview Group (P.232)System Ctrl Group (P.233)Background Group (P.233)Screen S

268Parameter List Startup Group (P.234)System Information Group (P.234)D Beam (Solo Synth) Group (P.123)Mastering Effect Group (P.217)Input Setting G

269Parameter List V-LINK Group (P.239)D Beam (Assignable) Group (P.50) * If Patch mode is selected, this is saved as part of the system settings. Kno

27Overview of the Fantom-X LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) Use the LFO to create cyclic changes (modulation) in a sound. The Fantom-X has two LFOs. Yo

270 Effects List The multi-effects feature 78 different kinds of effects. Some of the effects consist of two or more different effects connected in s

271Effects List01: EQUALIZER This is a four-band stereo equalizer (low, mid x 2, high). fig.MFX-01 02: SPECTRUM This is a stereo spectrum. Spectrum i

272Effects List05: SUPER FILTER This is a filter with an extremely sharp slope. The cutoff frequency can be varied cyclically. fig.MFX-05 06: STEP FI

273Effects List08: AUTO WAH Cyclically controls a filter to create cyclic change in timbre. fig.MFX-08 09: HUMANIZER Adds a vowel character to the so

274Effects List11: PHASER A phase-shifted sound is added to the original sound and modulated. fig.MFX-11 12: STEP PHASER The phaser effect will be va

275Effects List 15: RING MODULATOR This is an effect that applies amplitude modulation (AM) to the input signal, producing bell-like sounds. You can

276Effects List20: SLICER By applying successive cuts to the sound, this effect turns a conventional sound into a sound that appears to be played as

277Effects List 23: CHORUS This is a stereo chorus. A filter is provided so that you can adjust the timbre of the chorus sound. fig.MFX-23 24: FLANGE

278Effects List26: HEXA-CHORUS Uses a six-phase chorus (six layers of chorused sound) to give richness and spatial spread to the sound. fig.MFX-26 27

279Effects List30: 3D FLANGER This applies a 3D effect to the flanger sound. The flanger sound will be positioned 90 degrees left and 90 degrees righ

28Overview of the Fantom-X The Fantom-X can play a maximum of 128 sounds simultaneously. The following paragraphs discuss what this means, and what w

280Effects List33: 2BAND FLANGER A flanger that lets you apply an effect independently to the low-frequency and high-frequency ranges. fig.MFX-33 34:

281Effects List 35: OVERDRIVE Creates a soft distortion similar to that produced by vacuum tube amplifiers. fig.MFX-35 36: DISTORTION Produces a more

282Effects List40: COMPRESSOR Flattens out high levels and boosts low levels, smoothing out fluctuations in volume. fig.MFX-40 41: LIMITER Compresses

283Effects List44: LONG DELAY A delay that provides a long delay time. fig.MFX-44 45: SERIAL DELAY This delay connects two delay units in series. Fee

284Effects List47: 3TAP PAN DELAY Produces three delay sounds; center, left and right. fig.MFX-47 48: 4TAP PAN DELAY This effect has four delays. fig

285Effects List51: SHUFFLE DELAY Adds a shuffle to the delay sound, giving the sound a bouncy delay effect with a swing feel. fig.MFX-51 52: 3D DELAY

286Effects List54: LONG TIME CTRL DELAY A delay in which the delay time can be varied smoothly, and allowing an extended delay to be produced. fig.MF

287Effects List57: LOFI COMPRESS This is an effect that intentionally degrades the sound quality for creative purposes. fig.MFX-57 58: LOFI RADIO In

288Effects List61: PITCH SHIFTER(Feedback Pitch Shifter) A stereo pitch shifter. fig.MFX-61 62: 2VOICE PITCH SHIFTER Shifts the pitch of the original

289Effects List65: GATED REVERB This is a special type of reverb in which the reverberant sound is cut off before its natural length. fig.MFX-65 66:

29Overview of the Fantom-X Temporary Area This is the area that holds the data for the patch or performance that you’ve selected using the panel butt

290Effects List68: OVERDRIVE → DELAY fig.MFX-68 69: DISTORTION → CHORUS The parameters are essentially the same as in “66: OVERDRIVE → CHORUS,”

291Effects List74: ENHANCER → DELAY fig.MFX-74 75: CHORUS → DELAY fig.MFX-75 76: FLANGER → DELAY fig.MFX-76 ParameterValue Description Enhancer

292Effects List77: CHORUS → FLANGER fig.MFX-77 78: SYMPATHETIC RESONANCE On an acoustic piano, holding down the damper pedal allows other strings t

293Effects List note: fig.MFX-note2.e_88 The Fantom-X’s Chorus effect unit can also be used as a stereo delay unit.These settings allow you to select

294Effects List These settings allow you to select the desired type of reverb, and its characteristics.Selects the type of effect that will be applie

295Effects List05: NOISE SUPPRESSOR Suppresses noise during periods of silence. 06: CENTER CANCELER Removes the sounds that are localized at the cent

296 Error Messages If an incorrect operation is performed, or if processing could not be performed as you specified, an error message will appear. Re

297 About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instruments Digital Interface) is a standard specification that allows musical data to be exchanged between electronic

298 MIDI Implementation 1. Receive Data (Sound Source Section) Channel Voice Messages * Not received in Performance mode when the Receive Switch pa

299MIDI Implementation ❍ Hold 1 (Controller number 64) Status 2nd byte 3rd byteBnH 40H vvHn = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)vv = Control va

3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. ...

30Overview of the Fantom-X In Patch Mode Multi-effects can be used individually by each patch and rhythm set. Chorus and reverb are each shared by pa

300MIDI Implementation ❍ Portamento control (Controller number 84) Status 2nd byte 3rd byteBnH 54H kkHn = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)kk

301MIDI Implementation Channel Mode Messages * Not received in Performance mode when the Receive Switch parameter (PERFORM/MIDI) is OFF. ● All Soun

302MIDI Implementation ❍ GM System Off Status Data byte StatusF0H 7EH, 7F, 09H, 02H F7HByte ExplanationF0H Exclusive status7EH ID number (Universal N

303MIDI Implementation ❍ Channel Pressure Status Data byte StatusF0H 7FH, 7FH, 09H, 01H, 0nH, ppH, rrH F7HByte ExplanationF0H Exclusive status7FH ID

304MIDI Implementation ❍ Data set 1 DT1 Status Data byte StatusF0H 41H, dev, 00H, 6BH, 12H, aaH, bbH, F7HccH, ddH, eeH, ... ffH, sumByte Explanation

305MIDI Implementation ❍ Volume (Controller number 7) Status 2nd byte 3rd byteBnH 07H vvHn = MIDI channel number: 0H - FH (ch.1 - 16)vv = Volume: 00H

306MIDI Implementation System Exclusive Messages Universal Non-realtime System Exclusive Message” and Data Set 1 (DT1) are the onlySystem Exclusive

307MIDI Implementation 3. Data reception (Sequencer Section) 3.1 Messages recorded during recording Channel Voice Messages ● Note Off Status2nd byt

308MIDI Implementation System Exclusive Messages Status Data byte StatusF0H iiH, ddH, ..., eeH F7HF0H: System Exclusive message statusii=ID num

309MIDI Implementation System Realtime Messages ● Timing Clock StatusF8H* Received when Sync Mode parameter (System/Sync/Tempo) is set to SLAVE-MID

31Overview of the Fantom-X Tempo Track The Tempo track records tempo changes of a song over time. It can be used for tempo changes during a song. If

310MIDI Implementation 4. Data transmission (Sequencer Section) 4.1 Messages transmitted during playing Recorded messages are transmitted during play

311MIDI Implementation 5. Parameter Address Map * Transmission of “#” marked address is divided to some packets. For example, ABH inhexadecimal notat

312MIDI Implementation | 00 04 | 00aa aaaa | Master Key Shift (40 - 88) || | |

313MIDI Implementation | 00 06 | 0000 000a | Continuous Hold Pedal (0 - 1) || | |

314MIDI Implementation | | | 1 - 16, OFF || 00 36 | 00aa aaaa | MFX3 Control Chann

315MIDI Implementation | | 0000 cccc | || | 0000 dddd | Chorus Parameter 1

316MIDI Implementation |—————————————+———————————+————————————————————————————————————————————————————|| 00 22 | 0aaa aaaa | Part Vibrato Rate

317MIDI Implementation |# 00 54 | 0000 aaaa | || | 0000 bbbb | Recommended Tempo

318MIDI Implementation | | | OFF, ON || 00 45 | 0000 000a | Chord Note70

319MIDI Implementation | | | USER, PRESET ||# 00 41 | 0000 aaaa |

32Overview of the Fantom-X The Sampling section samples (records) external sounds from an audio device or mic as digital data. Sampled sounds can be

320MIDI Implementation | 00 3A | 0aaa aaaa | Matrix Control 2 Sens 3 (1 - 127) || | |

321MIDI Implementation | | | -20000 - +20000 ||# 00 61 | 0000 aaaa |

322MIDI Implementation | | 0000 dddd | Reverb Parameter 17 (12768 - 52768) || | |

323MIDI Implementation |—————————————+———————————+————————————————————————————————————————————————————|| 00 5E | 000a aaaa | Bias Level

324MIDI Implementation | | | -20000 - +20000 ||# 00 4D | 0000 aaaa |

325MIDI Implementation | | 0000 dddd | Reverb Parameter 12 (12768 - 52768) || | |

326MIDI Implementation | | | -6, 0, +6, +12 [dB] || 01 07 | 0000 000a | WMT4 Wave FXM Swit

327MIDI Implementation | | | -64 - +63 [cent] || 40 1x 47 | 0aaa aaaa | Scale Tuning G

328MIDI Implementation 6. Supplementary Material Decimal and Hexadecimal Table (An “H” is appended to the end of numbers in hexadecimal notation.)

329MIDI Implementation Example of an Exclusive Message and Calculating a Checksum Roland Exclusive messages (RQ1, DT1) are transmitted with a check

33Overview of the Fantom-X The Fantom-X has two sound generating modes: Patch mode, Performance mode. You can select the sound generating mode (state

330MIDI Implementation <Bank Select and Program Change Correspondence Chart> Patch * The XP groups vary depending on the Wave Expansion Board(s

331 Function...BasicChannelModeNoteNumber :VelocityAfterTouchPitch BendControlChangeProgramChangeSystem ExclusiveSystemCommonSystemReal TimeAuxMessa

332 Function...BasicChannelModeNoteNumber :VelocityAfterTouchPitch BendControlChangeProgramChangeSystem ExclusiveSystemCommonSystemReal TimeAuxMessa

333 Specifications Fantom-X6/X7/X8: Synthesizer Keyboard (Conforms to General MIDI 2 System) Keyboard [X6] 61 keys (with velocity and channel afterto

334Specifications Chord Memory Preset: 64User: 64 Display Graphic 320 x 240 dots backlit LCD (Color) Pads 16 pads, Velocity and Aftertouch sensitive

335 Index Symbols +OCT/-OCT ... 24.BMP ...

336Index C CardFile ... 223Format ...

337Index DeletingDividing Point ... 158File ...

338Index H Hold ... 160Hold Pedal ...

339Index M Magnify ... 186–187Manual Punch-In ...

34Overview of the Fantom-X The eight [F1]–[F8] buttons (function buttons) located below the display execute various functions, and their operation wi

340Index N Name ... 36File Name ...

341Index P-Env DepthPatch ... 68Rhythm Set ...

342Index Receive Hold 1 ... 113Receive Modulation ...

343Index Solo/Portamento ... 77Song ...

344Index Tone Name ... 87Tone Out AssignPatch ...

345Index Voice Reserve ... 28, 111Volume ...

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35Overview of the Fantom-X To modify the value, use the VALUE dial or the [INC]/[DEC] buttons. fig.04-021 In each screen of the Fantom-X, you can use

36Overview of the Fantom-X On the Fantom-X, you can assign names to each patch, rhythm set, performance, Song, Sample, and Pattern. The procedure is

37Overview of the Fantom-X This function lets you register frequently used screen pages, and use the pads to access them. For example, if you find yo

38 Playing in Patch Mode In Patch mode, the keyboard and the pads are each used to play a single sound (patch/rhythm set).The keyboard controller sec

39Playing in Patch Mode Functions in the Patch Play screen fig.05-005.e The Fantom-X has eight patch groups, including the User group and Preset grou

4 022a • Always turn the unit off and unplug the power cord before attempting installation of the circuit board (SRX series; p. 240, p. 242, DIMM; p.

40Playing in Patch Mode 1. Press [PATCH/RHYTHM] to access the Patch Play screen. fig.05-001.e 2. Press [F7 (Part Kbd)] or [F8 (Part Pad)] to move the

41Playing in Patch Mode The following categories can be selected.You can display a list of patches and select a patch from that list. 1. Press [PATCH

42Playing in Patch Mode The Fantom-X allows you to preview patches by hearing a phrase appropriate for each type of patch. 1. Press [PATCH/RHYTHM] to

43Playing in Patch Mode 1. Access the screen of the patch, rhythm set, or performance that you want to register. 2. Press [MENU] to open the Menu win

44Playing in Patch Mode In the patch mode, You can bring together your favorite and most frequently used patches in one place by registering them in

45Playing in Patch Mode You can bring together your favorite and most frequently used rhythm sets in one place by registering them in the favorite pa

46Playing in Patch Mode Transpose changes keyboard pitch in units of semitones.This function is useful when you play transposed instruments such as

47Playing in Patch Mode Portamento is an effect which smoothly changes the pitch from the first-played key to the next-played key. By applying portam

48Playing in Patch Mode Knob Part Select Selects the part that will be controlled by the realtime control knobs. Value: KBD, PADHere’s how to specif

49Playing in Patch Mode D Beam (Solo Synth) You can use the D Beam controller to perform in a way similar to on a mono synth. fig.05-019_50 When you

5IMPORTANT NOTES Maintenance 401a • For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To

50Playing in Patch Mode LFO Osc 1 Pitch Depth Specifies the depth to which the LFO will modulate the OSC1 pitch. Value: -63–+63 LFO Osc 2 Pitch Dept

51Playing in Patch Mode Knob fig.05-021_50 For details on these settings, refer to “Assigning a Parameter to a Controller” (p. 48). Knob parameters

52Playing in Patch Mode In Patch mode, you can play percussion instruments from the keyboard and pad by selecting a rhythm set. As the rhythm tone as

53Playing in Patch Mode 1. Press [PATCH/RHYTHM] to access the Patch Play screen, and then press [F6]. The Patch Play screen switches. 2. Press [F7 (P

54 Playing in Piano Mode The Fantom-X has a Piano mode that use the instrument as a dedicated piano. This chapter explains the procedures used in pi

55Playing in Piano Mode 2. Use the VALUE dial or [DEC][INC] to specify the desired touch. • Light: This sets the keyboard to a light touch. You can

56 Creating a Patch With the Fantom-X, you have total control over a wide variety of settings. Each item that can be set is known as a parameter . W

57Creating a Patch 8. Repeat steps 5-7 to set each parameter you want to edit. 9. If you wish to save the changes you’ve made, press [WRITE] to perfo

58Creating a Patch This operation copies the settings of any desired patch to the currently selected patch. You can use this feature to make the edit

59Creating a Patch Cautions When Using a Loop Waveform With many acoustic instruments such as piano and sax, extreme timbral changes occur during the

6 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ...3IMPORTANT NOTES...

60Creating a Patch 6. Turn the VALUE dial or use [INC][DEC] and [F2 ( ⇑ )][F3 ( ⇓ )] to select the write destination and patch number. The write dest

61Creating a Patch Patch Category Specifies the type (category) of the patch.It also determines the phrase that will be sounded when using the Phrase

62Creating a Patch Resonance Offset Resonance Offset alters the resonance of the overall patch, while preserving the relative differences between the

63Creating a Patch Wave Gain Sets the gain (amplification) of the waveform. The value changes in 6 dB (decibel) steps—an increase of 6 dB doubles th

64Creating a Patch fig.06-016 This type mixes the sound of tone 1 (3) and tone 2 (4), applies a filter, and then applies a booster to distort the wav

65Creating a Patch Booster 1&2, 3&4 (Booster Gain) When a Structure Type of TYPE 3 or TYPE 4 is selected, you can adjust the depth of the boo

66Creating a Patch Key Fade Upper (Keyboard Fade Width Upper) This determines what will happen to the tone’s level when a note that’s higher than the

67Creating a Patch fig.06-029_50 For details on these settings, refer to “How to Make Patch Settings” (p. 56). Pitch Tone Coarse Tune ★ Adjusts

68Creating a Patch P-Env T4 V-Sens (Pitch Envelope Time 4 Velocity Sensitivity) Use this parameter when you want key release speed to affect the Time

69Creating a Patch fig.06-033_50 For details on these settings, refer to “How to Make Patch Settings” (p. 56). TVF Filter Type Selects the type of

7Contents Playing in Patch Mode ...38 About the Patch Play Screen...

70Creating a Patch Cutoff Key follow Use this parameter if you want the cutoff frequency to change according to the key that is pressed. Relative to

71Creating a Patch TVF ENV F-Env Depth (TVF Envelope Depth) Specifies the depth of the TVF envelope. Higher settings will cause the TVF envelope to p

72Creating a Patch Bias Bias causes the volume to be affected by the keyboard position. This is useful for changing volume through keyboard position

73Creating a Patch A-Env T4 V-Sens (TVA Envelope Time 4 Velocity Sensitivity) The parameter to use when you want key release speed to control the Tim

74Creating a Patch Tone Out Level Set the level of the signal that is sent to the output destination specified by Tone Output Assign. Value: 0–127 T

75Creating a Patch Rate Detune (LFO1/LFO2 Rate Detune) LFO Rate Detune makes subtle changes in the LFO cycle rate (Rate parameter) each time a key is

76Creating a Patch Pan Depth (LFO1/LFO2 Pan Depth) ★ Specifies how deeply the LFO will affect the pan. Value: -63– +63 Positive (+) and negative (-

77Creating a Patch Solo/Portamento fig.06-047_50 For details on these settings, refer to “How to Make Patch Settings” (p. 56). Mono/Poly Specifies

78Creating a Patch Portamento Start When another key is pressed during a pitch change produced by portamento, a new pitch change will begin. This set

79Creating a Patch OFF-N: Rather than being played while the key is pressed, the tone begins to play once the period of time specified in the Delay

8Contents Output...

80Creating a Patch Tone Rx Pan Mode For each tone, specify how pan messages will be received. ValueCONT: Whenever Pan messages are received, the ster

81Creating a Patch Matrix Control 1–4 Source Sets the MIDI message used to change the tone parameter with the Matrix Control. ValueOFF: Matrix cont

82Creating a Patch ● Changing the TVF Envelope TVA ENV A-TIME: Changes the Env Time 1 parameter of the TVA envelope. TVA ENV D-TIME: Changes the Env

83 Creating a Rhythm Set With the Fantom-X, you have total control over a wide variety of settings. Each item that can be set is known as a paramete

84Creating a Rhythm Set You can edit while viewing a graphic display of the most frequently used important parameters.Zoom Edit lets you edit the fol

85Creating a Rhythm Set 3. Press [F5 (Tone Copy)]. The Rhythm Copy window appears. fig.07-003_50 4. Using [CURSOR] to move the cursor, select the “So

86Creating a Rhythm Set Changes you make to sound settings are temporary, and will be lost if you turn off the power or select another sound. If you

87Creating a Rhythm Set 4. If you wish to change the save destination, re-specify the save-destination rhythm set by using or . 5. Press [F7 (Writ

88Creating a Rhythm Set Tone Pitch Bend Range (Rhythm Tone Pitch Bend Range) Specifies the amount of pitch change in semitones (4 octaves) that will

89Creating a Rhythm Set Wave No. L (Mono) (Wave Number L (Mono))Wave No. R (Wave Number R) This selects the Waves comprising the rhythm tone. Along w

9Contents Creating a Performance ...107 Viewing the Part Settings as a Lis

90Creating a Rhythm Set Wave Fine Tune Adjusts the pitch of the waveform’s sound up or down in 1-cent steps (+/-50 cents). Value: -50– +50 One cent

91Creating a Rhythm Set Pitch Tone Coarse Tune (Rhythm Tone Coarse Tune) Selects the pitch at which a rhythm tone sounds. Value: C-1– G9 Set the co

92Creating a Rhythm Set fig.07-012_50 For details on these settings, refer to “How to make Rhythm Set settings” (p. 83). TVF Filter Type Selects t

93Creating a Rhythm Set Cutoff V-Sens (Cutoff Velocity Sensitivity) Use this parameter when changing the cutoff frequency to be applied as a result o

94Creating a Rhythm Set fig.07-013_50 For details on these settings, refer to “How to make Rhythm Set settings” (p. 83). TVA Tone Level (Rhythm Ton

95Creating a Rhythm Set A-Env Level 1–3 (TVA Envelope Level 1–3) Specify the TVA envelope levels (Level 1–Level 3). These settings specify how the v

96Creating a Rhythm Set Tone Chorus Send (Send Level (Output=non MFX)) Sets the level of the signal sent to chorus for each tone if the tone is not

97 Playing in Performance Mode A performance contains settings that apply to each individual part, such as the patch (rhythm set) assigned to each pa

98Playing in Performance Mode fig.08-002.e Functions in the PERFORMANCE Layer/Mixer ScreenMIXER1 screenMIXER2 screenLAYER screen1Indicates the curren

99Playing in Performance Mode The Fantom-X has two performance groups, including the User group and Preset groups, with each group storing 64 perform