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Roland Fantom XR User Manual

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Guide to the Added Functionality
201a
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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Copyright © 2005 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in
any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
03897823
07-06-7N

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  • Page 1 You don’t need to update your Fantom-XR. Begin reading from “Main features” (p. 10). Copyright © 2005 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. 03897823 07-06-7N...
  • Page 3 Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an autho- rized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. • Never use or store the unit in places that are: •...

  • Page 4: Important Notes

    Important Notes 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 3, please read and observe the following: Placement 354a • Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Check the contents of the package ... 6 Updating the FANTOM-XR ... 7 What is the FANTOM-XR Sample Tools Expansion Kit? ... 7 Items required for performing the update... 7 Cautions when performing the update (Important) ... 7 Update procedure... 8 Verifying the update ...

  • Page 6: Check The Contents Of The Package

    If anything is missing, please contact your dealer. * This page is for verifying the contents of the FANTOM-XR Sample Tools Expansion Kit (update card). If you purchased the FANTOM-XR (synthesizer/sampling module), please begin reading from “Main features” (p. 10).

  • Page 7: Updating The Fantom-Xr

    ● 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.

  • Page 8: Update Procedure

    Updating the FANTOM-XR Update procedure Insert the “FANTOM-XR Sample Tools Expansion Kit” CompactFlash card into the PC card adapter. fig.05-01 PC Card Adapter 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.

  • Page 9: Verifying The Update

    Verifying the update In the Patch Play screen (Owner’s Manual; p. 40) or the Performance Play screen (Owner’s Manual; p. 84), press [MENU]. The Top Menu screen will appear. Press The System Setup screen will appear. to select “System Version Info.” Verify that the version indication reads “Version 2.**”...

  • Page 10: 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.

  • Page 11: Multisample Editing Functions

    Multisample editing functions Owner’s 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.

  • Page 12: Creating A Multisample In The Patch Edit Screen

    Multisample editing functions Creating a multisample in the Patch Edit screen You should start by initializing the patch settings. (Owner’s Manual; p. 69) Press [MODE] so the button lights in red. You will enter Patch mode, and the Patch Play screen will appear. You can’t create a multisample if the patch type is “Rhythm.”...

  • Page 13: Editing A Multisample

    Editing a multisample About the Multisample Edit screen fig.04-20.e Multisample Edit mark number Multisample name Tone select Current Split point zone Split point Zone with sample to be edited Note to be edited Current note's Sample number and name assigned to the current note Moving the split point The “Split Point”...

  • Page 14: Changing The Multisample Assigned To A Tone (Multisample List)

    Multisample editing functions Changing the multisample assigned to a tone (Multisample List) Here’s how you can change the multisample that’s assigned to the current tone. In the Multisample Edit screen, press [SHIFT] so it lights, and then press The Multisample List window will open. fig.04-25 Press to select the group...

  • Page 15: Specify The Original Key Of The Sample (Original Key)

    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”...

  • Page 16: Erasing All Notes (Erase All)

    Multisample editing functions Erasing all notes (Erase All) Here’s how to erase all notes. In the Multisample Edit screen, press [MENU]. The Multisample Edit Menu screen will appear. to select “Erase All.” fig.04-33 Press [ENTER]. A screen will ask you for confirmation. Press [ENTER].

  • Page 17: Saving A Multisample

    Saving a multisample Once you’ve 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.

  • Page 18: Sample-Related Changes

    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. fig.03-00 fig.03-01 The following two groups have been added to the patch groups.

  • Page 19: Newly Added Sample Parameters

    Newly added sample parameters The following sample parameters have been added. Owner’s 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] •...

  • Page 20: Changes Due To The Upgraded Editor Software

    Changes due to the upgraded editor software The included “Fantom-X Editor” software has been upgraded, allowing you to use an editor program to edit samples and multisamples. Newly added PC mode screen In conjunction with the addition of the sample editor, a PC mode screen has been added to the FANTOM-XR.

  • Page 21: Importing Patches And Rhythm Sets

    Here’s how patches, rhythm sets, multisamples, and samples placed in the following directory using Fantom-X Sample Converter can be imported into the FANTOM-XR. fig.06-05.e (User, Card) ROLAND SMPL AUDIO_IMPORT PATCH_IMPORT (IMPORT.SVD etc.) TEXT * If you used Fantom-X Sample Converter only to convert partials or samples, load them using Import Audio.
  • Page 22 Changes due to the upgraded editor software Press [ENTER]. You can press [EXIT] to return to the preceding step. STEP 5 will appear. This screen shows details about the patch being imported. fig.06-04_80 If you are satisfied with what the screen shows, press [ENTER] to begin the import.

  • Page 23: Fantom-X Editor System Requirements

    Fantom-X Editor System Requirements If you’re using Fantom-X Editor version 2.1 or later, please refer to the following. System Requirements (Windows) • Operating System Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Microsoft® Windows® XP • CPU/Clock: Pentium®/Celeron® processor 800 MHz or higher • Memory (RAM) 384 MB or more •...

  • Page 24: Other Changes

    Other changes Changes in the librarian Owner’s Manual; p. 163 When using the Fantom-X librarian, you no longer need to manually select Librarian mode. When Fantom-X Librarian begins to transmit the data, the Fantom-XR will automatically enter PC mode, and will no longer respond to operations performed on its control panel.

  • Page 25: Index

    Index Assign Multisample ... 14 Bank Select ... 18 Current zone ... 14 DIMM ... 24 Erase All Multisample ... 16 Erasing Multisample ... 14, 16 Fantom-X Sample Converter ... 20–22 FANTOM-XR Sample Tools Expansion Kit Import Patch/Rhythm ... 21 Importing Patch ...
  • Page 26 Index S-700 Series ... 20 Sample ... 18 Saving ... 18 Sample Auto Patch ... 18 Sample Fine Tune ... 19 Sample Gain ... 19 Sample Level ... 19 Sample Parameter ... 19 Sample Select Multisample ... 14 Save All Samples ... 24 Saving Multisample ...

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