Roland Fantom-Xa Features Manual
Importing and using loops
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- Page 1 ®ÂØÒňΠ™ Workshop Importing and Using Loops © 2005 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 2 RAM. Once you’ve got a loop inside the Fantom-Xa, you can use it as the basis for a new song, or time-stretch it to fit the tempo of What Is Sample RAM? an idea you already have.
- Page 3 RAM also limits the size of Skip Back samples. Importable Loops If your Fantom-Xa is set to load its demo preset samples at startup, you’ll If you’ll be importing samples that originally came from audio actually be starting out with just 2 MB of sample RAM in an unexpanded CDs, you’ll have no problem—audio CDs use the same type...
- Page 4 The simplest way to import a loop into the Fantom-Xa is by connecting the Fantom-Xa to your computer via USB. If your Fantom-Xa has a memory card and your computer has a card reader, you have an additional option. You can insert your Fantom-Xa-formatted card into the reader and move any loop you wish to import into the The Fantom-Xa’s USB connection can also be used for sending and receiving...
- Page 5 You must have enough free memory space in user or card memory to hold any loop you want to copy. The Fantom-Xa’s user memory area is 16 MB in size when it’s empty; the free space on a card depends on the card’s size.
- Page 6 3. Highlight “Import Audio” in the menu, and then press ENTER to display the IMPORT AUDIO screen. With beat loops, it’s a good idea to let the Fantom-Xa know the loop’s tempo, expressed as BPM (for “Beats Per Minute”). This is especially important if you’ll be taking advantage of the Fantom-Xa’s tempo-changing tools.
- Page 7 Fantom-Xa’s Time Stretch sample-modification tool. If you don’t know your loop’s tempo, the Fantom-Xa can figure You can get to the sample-modification tools from the SAMPLE EDIT screen. it out for you.
- Page 8 F6 (WRITE) to move onto the SAMPLE WRITE screen. to checkmark its box. (Remember, we told you Tempo You can re-name the sample if you like. See Page 28 in the Fantom-Xa Sync was simple to use!) Owner’s Manual to learn about using the Fantom-Xa naming tools.
- Page 9 This will ensure that whenever you load the rhythm set, the If your Fantom-Xa is set to load the demo song at startup, you’ll have to loop will be available, since they’re stored on the same card.
- Page 10 2. Set Rec Track to Track 10. 6. Set Note Type to the length of your loop as follows. Since it’s common to use a loop as the basis for a song, we’re using Track If your loop length is: Set Note Type to: 10—it’s typically the rhythm track.
- Page 11 Keep an eye out for other Fantom-Xa Workshop booklets, all available for downloading at www.RolandUS.com. For the latest Fantom-Xa 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.