Roland Fantom-X User Manual
The rhythms of the fantom-x
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- Page 1 ®ÂØÒňΠ™ Workshop The Rhythms of the Fantom-X No. 3 in the Fantom-X Workshop Series...
- Page 2 © 2004 Roland Corporation U.S. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Roland Corporation U.S.
- Page 3 In this booklet, we’ll be exploring the many rhythm sounds in describing how to get the most out of some of the exciting the Fantom-X. You’ll learn how to select and edit rhythm sets, features of the Roland Fantom-X family of products. Much of and how to play them from the drum pads or the keyboard.
- Page 4 Selecting Rhythm Sets in Patch Mode About The Fantom-X Rhythm Sets A Fantom-X rhythm set is a special kind of patch that allows In Patch mode, you can play a rhythm set on the pads or on the each drum pad—or key on the keyboard—to play its own keyboard.
- Page 5 (Preview), or by playing the pads. Fortunately, the Fantom-X makes it easy to assign sounds to the pads. We’ll cover this procedure a little later. 6. Press F8 (Select) to confirm your choice.
- Page 6 Each drum key in a rhythm set is a lot like an entire standard patch. See PRST:007 Orch Kit A collection of orchestra percussion, including “How a Patch Works” in The Sounds of the Fantom-X Workshop Series timpani. booklet if you’d like to learn more about the mechanics of a patch.
- Page 7 The Drum Key Parameter Sections The drum key parameters are arranged in sections from top to bottom on the Fantom-X display. To move from section to section, press F2 (↓) and/or F1 (↑). To edit a parameter within the selected section, press 5 or 6 to highlight it, and then It’s possible to inadvertently select a drum key other than the one you’d...
- Page 8 You can edit a drum key graphically using Zoom Editing. See the Workshop from another rhythm set—use the Tone Copy feature. On the series booklet The Sounds of the Fantom-X for more information on Zoom main rhythm editing screen, press F5 (Tone Copy) to display Editing.
- Page 9 Here are some tips for creating or editing rhythm sets. sets—Be creative and sample anything you can think of. Tips for Any Rhythm Set See the Workshop Series booklet Sampling on the Fantom-X for more information on sampling, and on using samples in rhythm sets. •...
- Page 10 When you’ve finished naming the rhythm set, press F8 (Write). The Rhythm Set Write window pops up: 1. F2 (↑) and F3 (↓) allow you to select the internal Fantom-X user memory as the location in which the rhythm set is to Press ENTER to display the screen on which you’ll name the...
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Page 11: Using The Pads
Most of the time, varying the amount of finger pressure you apply. though, the Fantom-X’s drum pads will be your first choice for In addition to the 16 drum pads, there are two additional pads playing rhythm sounds. - Page 12 Customizing the Pads The Roll Resolution note value is a subdivision of a single beat. Therefore, the speed of the roll is also influenced by the current Tempo setting. You can customize the drum pads by adjusting their playing sensitivity, changing their drum key assignments, and more. To Changing a Pad’s Drum Key and Velocity Sensitivity start, press PAD SETTING to display the Pad Setting screen.
- Page 13 Using Rhythm Patterns F8 (Select) to complete the setup, or F7 (Cancel) to abort it. A Fantom-X rhythm pattern is a short drum beat you can play Saving Your Pad Settings over and over in a continuous loop. Unlike a sampled beat loop—which is an audio recording—a rhythm pattern is a...
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Page 14: Playing Rhythm Patterns
2. Strike other unlit pads to hear different rhythm patterns. 6. To stop playback, press F6 (Preview) again. Note how the Fantom-X switches between rhythm patterns without losing the beat. 3. To stop rhythm pattern playback, strike a flashing pad. - Page 15 Rhythm Pattern Playback Parameters It’s All About the Grid. And Little Green Boxes. The Rhythm Pattern screen has parameters that globally affect The available notes of a rhythm pattern are laid out in a grid in the playback of all rhythm patterns: which you can turn individual drum keys on and off for each beat subdivision—or “step”—in the rhythm pattern.
- Page 16 Initializing a Rhythm Pattern While you’re free to edit any of the Fantom-X’s built-in rhythm patterns, you may want to create your own rhythm pattern from scratch. To start with a clean slate—a totally empty rhythm pattern—you can initialize the one that’s currently...
- Page 17 1. From the Rhythm Pattern Edit screen, hold SHIFT and press F1 (Init). 2. The Fantom-X asks you if you want to initialize the rhythm The velocity bars for all pattern. Press F8 (Exec) to complete the procedure, or F7 of the selected drum (Cancel) to abort it.
- Page 18 2. Hold down SHIFT and press F2 (Clear Note). 2. Press 3 and/or 4 to select the step at which you want to 3. Press F8 (Exec) when the Fantom-X asks if you’re sure begin entering notes. you want to proceed, or F7 (Cancel) to abort the 3.
- Page 19 Fantom-X. 5. The Fantom-X asks if you’re sure you want to proceed. Press F8 (Exec) to finish storing the rhythm pattern. If you’re in the Rhythm Pattern screen, you can also get to the Rhythm...
- Page 20 Selecting a Pad for Editing 2. Turn the VALUE dial to select the desired rhythm group. The display shows the name of selected rhythm group’s Select a pad for editing by: rhythm set, as well as the rhythm group’s drum pad assignments.
- Page 21 Fantom-X. For the latest Fantom-X updates and support tools, visit the Roland U.S. Web site at www.RolandUS.com. If you need personal assistance, call our amazing Product Support team at 323-890-3745.