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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: "IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS" (Owner's Manual p. 2), "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (Owner's
Manual p. 3), and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (Owner's Manual 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, Quick Start, Owner's Manual, Sound/
Parameter List, and Q&A should be read in its entirety. The manual should be
saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
This Q & A booklet, which seeks to make operation of the Fantom a more enjoyable
experience, offers pertinent information, and answers to questions previously directed at
Roland by the users of its products. While it is hoped that you will read the relevant sections
in the Owner's Manual for information and instructions regarding the various operations
and settings, we believe that, in addition to referring to the Owner's Manual. carrying out
operations and making settings with a general understanding of the content of this booklet
regarding these functions, about which numerous questions have been asked, will allow you
to get much more out of the Fantom for years to come.
If you run into problems, refer to "Troubleshooting" (p. 7) to make sure that the settings are
correct.
Let this guide be a handy aid in using the Fantom.
Copyright © 2001 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without
the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
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- Page 1 Roland by the users of its products. While it is hoped that you will read the relevant sections in the Owner’s Manual for information and instructions regarding the various operations and settings, we believe that, in addition to referring to the Owner’s Manual.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Issues Related to MIDI and External Devices ..................12 Taking advantage of the Fantom............14 Regarding Control from the Fantom and External MIDI Devices ............ 14 Issues Related to Controlling External MIDI Devices................. 15 Issues Related to Patch (Mode) ......................15... -
Page 3: About The Fantom
By using Bulk Dump to send Patches and Rhythm Sets created Saving Data on JV, XP, and XV Series synthesizers to the Fantom, you can then use them as Fantom Patches and Rhythm Sets. Also, Patch/ Rhythm set data created on the XP-50/60/80 can be saved on floppy Can I save settings that set up the unit for use disk and used by the Fantom. -
Page 4: Issues Common To Patch/Multitimbre/Performance Modes
Bank Select and Program Change messages, controller section and the sound generator section are connected by a you can also set it up so that the Fantom is able to distinguish on the single MIDI channel (the patch receive channel). -
Page 5: Issues Related To Multitimbre (Mode)
“performances” on the JV/XP/XV series. On function, arpeggiator, or rhythm patterns? the Fantom, settings that allow only one part to be played from the RPS: Can be recorded. keyboard are called “multitimbres,” and settings that allow multiple Arpeggiator: Can be recorded. -
Page 6: Issues Related To Wave Expansion Boards
EXP B slot. DIGITAL OUT? Issues Related to Connections The VOLUME on the Fantom will not function, so volume adjustments must be made on the connected device. What are the differences between the OUTPUT A (MIX) jacks and OUTPUT C jacks on the... -
Page 7: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the Fantom does not function in the way you expect, first check the • Are the settings for the output destination correct? following points. If this does not resolve the problem, consult your Check the various output assign settings (Owner’s Manual; p. - Page 8 Key Range is applied to MIDI IN. However, Sounds will be interrupted if more than 64 voices are used when both Key Range are in effect within the Fantom, sounds are simultaneously. not played where the two Key Ranges overlap. Furthermore, the •...
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Page 9: Issues Related To Effects
Sometimes when playing the keys in the upper part of the Set parameter (SYSTEM/General) to “ON.” Even once they Fantom's keyboard, the sound may stop, or the pitch may stop have switched Patches, Control Change messages that have rising; or with certain keys, there may be intermittent noise. This... -
Page 10: Issues Related To Saving Data
Check the Matrix Controller settings. change beyond a fixed length? The Fantom allows you to use the Matrix Control to control Such Delay time settings have an upper limit, so if the upper Patches in real time. The Matrix Control functions as the control... -
Page 11: Issues Related To Sequencer
The tempo is different than the last time I Fantom with Bank Select MSB/LSB. Note that if you omit the Bank played back the song. Select, and send only the Program Change, the tone in the currently... -
Page 12: Issues Related To Midi And External Devices
Check the Device ID parameter (SYSTEM/MIDI) (Owner’s quantized after being input with a keyboard in real time. Because of this, large amounts of data are sent to the Fantom, and the Manual; p. 183). processing for expressing sounds becomes bogged down. - Page 13 Troubleshooting When using sequencing software, operating the knobs or other controls does not affect the sound. For some sequencing programs, System Exclusive messages are not transmitted by the Thru function. If you are using such sequencer software and want to record system exclusive messages, turn on the following parameters.
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Page 14: Taking Advantage Of The Fantom
Fantom to the MIDI OUT connector of the external MIDI and Program Change messages. device. 2. Set the Fantom's receive channel to match the external MIDI For more about the relationship between the Bank Select MSB/ device's transmit channel. LSB and corresponding tone groups, refer to <Bank Select and The Fantom's receive channel is determined by the following Program Change Correspondence Chart>... -
Page 15: Issues Related To Controlling External Midi Devices
MIDI devices? You can change this by setting MFX Control. However, the With the Fantom, you can set the Bank Select and Program parameter that can be controlled and the MIDI message that Change number for each individual Zone so as to match the will be used are fixed, and cannot be changed. - Page 16 Taking advantage of the Fantom Can I switch the rotary speed by pressing a Can I use the modulation lever to shift pedal? between tones? Yes. The function that allows you use MIDI messages to make Yes. Use the following procedure to make matrix control these changes in realtime to the Multi-effects parameters is settings.
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Page 17: Issues Related To Effects
Taking advantage of the Fantom Issues Related to Effects How can I synchronize a phrase loop to the tempo of the sequencer? How can I control the multi-effect for a performance/multitimbre? Use the following procedure to make settings. 1. Select a patch that uses a phrase loop. - Page 18 Taking advantage of the Fantom Can different Patch Chorus and Reverb Send With the Multi-effects, can I add rotary to level settings be made, one set for when multi- distorted sounds, such as those from the effects are used, and one for when they are not...
- Page 19 19: TRIPLE TAP DELAY Delay Center, Delay Left, I’d like to record performance or patch Delay Right settings into the Fantom’s sequencer as system 20: QUADRUPLE TAP DELAY Delay 1–4 exclusive messages. How can I do this? 41: STEREO PHASER...
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