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The Drum Pads
So far, we've discussed selecting, playing, and editing rhythm
sets using both the pads and the keyboard. Most of the time,
though, the Fantom-X's drum pads will be your first choice for
playing rhythm sounds.
Officially known as the "Dynamic Pad Bank, " the drum pads
are the command center for Fantom-X rhythm activities.
In addition to playing the drum keys in a rhythm set, the
pads can trigger rhythm patterns and RPS (Realtime Phrase
Sequence) patterns.
For information on creating and playing RPS patterns, see the Workshop
booklet Performing with the Fantom-X.
Using the Pads
As you've probably discovered, it's fun to play rhythm sets on
the Fantom-X's 16 drum pads since:
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they feel good—The pads are made of a semi-soft rubber
material that provides a "bounce" when they're played,
making them pleasing to percussion-playing fingers.
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they're velocity-sensitive—Each pad senses the force with
which you strike it, and its sound responds accordingly.
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they're pressure-sensitive—Also known as "aftertouch,"
pressure-sensitivity can let you continuously change a
sound after its pad's been struck and held down, by
varying the amount of finger pressure you apply.
In addition to the 16 drum pads, there are two additional pads
that can further enhance your rhythm performances:
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The ROLL pad—When the ROLL pad is on
(lit orange), striking and holding a drum
pad causes its sound to play repeatedly.
Varying the amount of finger-pressure while holding the
pad affects the dynamics of the roll. See Page 160 of the
Owner's Manual for more details.
•
The HOLD pad—When the HOLD pad
is active (lit or blinking orange), a pad's
sound plays continuously after the pad
is struck. This is most useful when you're
playing a sampled beat loop on the pad. See Page 160 of
the Owner's Manual for more on using the HOLD pad.
Some Not-So-Stupid Pad Tricks
When you're not playing them, you can use the drum pads for
some non-musical Fantom-X activities, such as:
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changing the screensaver's appearance—When the
Fantom-X's screensaver kicks in, tap a drum pad to change
its appearance. See Page 233 in the Owner's Manual for
more on adjusting screensaver parameters.
•
entering name characters—When you're performing a
naming procedure, you can enter alpha-numeric characters
by tapping the pads. See Page 36 in the Owner's Manual for
more information.
•
bookmarking screens—The Bookmark feature lets you use
the pads for storing and recalling 16 of your favorite Fantom-X
screens. See Page 37 in the Fantom-X Owner's Manual.
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