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Fantom-S88
Workstation keyboard
Auditioning the Rhythm Sets with the
DYNAMIC PADS
The Fantom-S/-S88 has rhythm sets that contain a
variety of percussion instruments and special-effects
sounds. Use the following steps to audition the
different sets while playing the DYNAMIC PADS:
1. Press PATCH/RHYTHM so it's lit.
2. Press F2 (Pad Part).
3. Turn the VALUE dial to select a rhythm set.
4. Play the DYNAMIC PADS.
Sampling
The Fantom-S and Fantom-S88 contain a sampler for
recording audio sources from a microphone or CD
and so on. Use the following steps to sample:
1. Connect a microphone or CD player to the
appropriate input on the back of the Fantom.
2. Press INPUT SETTING so it's lit.
3. Turn the VALUE dial to select the appropriate
input selection.
Note: If you're using a microphone, first confirm that
any amplifiers or monitors are turned down before
selecting MICROPHONE.
4. Press the SAMPLING button so it's flashing.
5. Press F1 (Sampling).
6. Speak into the microphone or play the external
sound source while turning the LEVEL control
knob clockwise to adjust your input levels.
Note: If the levels are too high, the PEAK indicator
which is next to the LEVEL control knob lights. If this
occurs, reduce the input level.
7. Press F8 (Start).
8. Perform or play whatever it is you're sampling.
9. Press F7 (Stop) when you're finished.
10. Press and hold F8 (Preview) to hear the sample.
Assigning a Sample to a DYNAMIC
PAD
Now that we've sampled a sound, let's assign it to a
DYNAMIC PAD:
1. Press PATCH/RHYTHM so it's lit.
2. Press SAMPLE LIST so it's lit.
3. Turn the VALUE dial to select the sample you
wish to assign—the selected sample is
highlighted.
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Note: To audition the selected sample, press and
hold F8 (Preview) to hear it.
4. Press F7 (Load Utility).
5. Press F2 (To Pad).
6. Press the DYNAMIC PAD that you want to use.
7. Press F8 (Exec) twice—"Assign to pad
completed" briefly appears in the display.
8. Press the DYNAMIC PAD to audition its sample.
Writing a Sample into Memory
Newly recorded samples must be written into the
memory before turning off the Fantom-S/-S88
—otherwise, the sample will be lost. Use the
following procedure to save a sample:
1. Press SAMPLE LIST so it's lit.
2. Turn VALUE to select the desired sample.
3. Press WRITE.
4. Press F3 (Sample).
5. Use the VALUE dial and CURSOR buttons to
name the sample.
6. Press F8 (Write).
7. Press F2 to select User—if you're using a
SmartMedia card, press F3 to select Card.
8. Turn the VALUE dial to select a destination for
the sample.
9. Press F8 (Write).
10. Press F8 (Exec).
Assigning the D Beam
You can assign various functions to the D Beam. Use
the following steps to set up the D Beam for
controlling the resonance in a patch.
1. Press PATCH/RHYTHM until it's lit.
2. Press F1 (Kbd Part).
3. Turn the VALUE dial to select PR-A: 029
Remember.
4. Press ASSIGNABLE under the D Beam until it's
lit.
5. Press F5 (Ctrl Setting).
6. Press F1 (5) or F2 (6) to select D Beam
(Asgn).
7. Use CURSOR 5 or 6 to highlight the Type box.
8. Turn VALUE to select CC71:RESONANCE.
9. Play the keyboard while slowly raising and
lowering your hand over the D Beam.
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