Using Fantom-X Editor; Installing Fantom-X Editor Into Your Computer; Making Connections; Using Fantom-X Librarian - Roland Fantom XR Owner's Manual

Using Fantom-X Editor

To help you take even greater advantage of its functionality, the
Fantom-XR comes with Fantom-X Editor software. Fantom-X Editor
assigns parameters to sliders and knobs in the computer screen,
allowing you to work efficiently in a graphical editing environment.
Installing Fantom-X Editor
into Your Computer
Detailed instructions on installing the software can be found in the
online manual contained on the Fantom-X Editor CD-ROM.
• Windows users
In the Fantom-X Editor CD-ROM, open the Readme_E.txt.
• Macintosh users
In the Fantom-X Editor CD-ROM, open the
Readme(English).txt.

Making Connections

In order to use Fantom-X Editor, use an USB cable (sold separately)
to connect the Fantom-XR and your computer.
fig.28-001
Windows
Fantom-XR
USB
USB
Macintosh

Using Fantom-X Librarian

Fantom-X Librarian is software that lets you manage libraries of
Fantom-XR parameter data on your computer. It provides an
efficient way to manage patch, rhythm set, and performance data.
In order to use the librarian included on the "Fantom-X Editor CD-
ROM," you will need to put the Fantom-XR in Librarian mode.
* The same is true when you want to use a separately sold librarian.
1.
Press [MENU].
The Top Menu screen will appear.
2.
Use or to select "Librarian."
3.
Press [ENTER].
Librarian mode will be selected. In Librarian mode, system
exclusive messages sent from an external MIDI device can
overwrite the settings in user memory. You will be unable to
operate the panel of the Fantom-XR.
4.
Press [EXIT] to exit Librarian mode and return to the normal
state.
The "Now Writing" message indicates that user memory is
being overwritten. Do not operate the Fantom-XR while this
message is being shown.
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