What You'll Need - Roland Fantom-X User Manual

What You'll Need

• A USB-equipped Windows or Mac computer—running a
compatible operating system (see the Fantom-X Owner's
Manual, Page 218)
• A CD-R/CD-RW drive—properly installed in the computer
or connected to the computer externally
• A USB A/B cable—A USB A/B cable has an A-type plug at
one end, and a B-type plug at the other.
USB A plug
• Blank CD-R or CD-RW discs
• Audio CD-creation software
A Word About Audio CD-creation Software
Audio CDs are unique—they're different than CDs that store
standard computer files. Some computers with built-in drives
allow you to make data CDs directly from the desktop. Audio
CDs can be created only by software designed for the job.
Some computers come with this software already installed.
• On a PC—the most popular CD-creation programs are
Roxio's EZ CD & DVD Creator Pro, and Nero. Check your
Start menu to see if your PC has either program installed.
If it doesn't, you can purchase these programs from most
stores that sell software. You can also install Apple's iTunes
for PC, which can be downloaded from Apple for free.
• On a Mac—iTunes is already installed on every modern
Mac, and it can be downloaded for free if you don't
already have it on yours. Otherwise, Roxio's Toast and Jam
programs are also popular for creating audio CDs, and are
available wherever Mac software is sold.
USB B plug
If your computer doesn't already have audio CD-creation
software, you'll have to decide which program to purchase.
Check the system requirements and features for software
you're considering to find the program that's right for you.
How to Do It, CD-R/CD-RW Style
1. Load Your Fantom-X Song
1. Press SONG EDIT.
2. Press F1 (Song List).
3. Press F1 (User) or F2 (Card) to display the contents of the
memory area in which the desired song is stored.
4. Press 6 and/or 5 to select the song and press F8 (Load).
5. The Fantom-X asks if you're sure you want to load the
selected song—press F8 (Exec) to proceed.
2. Resample Your Fantom-X Song
Next, you'll need to resample your Fantom-X song and write
the resulting audio file to the Fantom-X's user memory or in a
card sample memory location. Resampling creates the stereo
audio file that your computer will use to burn a CD.
See the Sampling on the Fantom-X Workshop Series booklet to learn how
to resample.
3. Set the Fantom-X to USB Storage Mode
USB Storage mode allows the Fantom-X to transfer files to and
from a computer via USB. It's important to enable USB Storage
mode before the Fantom-X is connected to the computer.
1. Press PATCH/RHYTHM, and then press MENU.
2. Press 6 and/or 5 to highlight "System, " and then press
ENTER.
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