Equal Temperament - Roland Fantom-Xa Owner's Manual

Creating a Performance
[PAGE] - [F3 (KEY MOD)]
Parameter Value
Mono/Poly MONO,
POLY, PAT
Legato OFF, ON,
PAT
Portament OFF, ON,
PAT
Time 0–127, PAT
[PAGE] - [F4 (S.TUNE1)] [F5 (S.TUNE2)]
Parameter
Part Scale Tune for C–B

Equal Temperament

This tuning divides the octave into 12 equal parts, and is the most
widely used method of temperament used in Western music. The
Fantom-Xa employs equal temperament when the Scale Tune
Switch is set to "OFF."
Just Temperament (Tonic of C)
Compared with equal temperament, the principle triads sound
pure in this tuning. However, this effect is achieved only in one
key, and the triads will become ambiguous if you transpose.
Note name
76
Explanation
Set this parameter to "MONO" when the patch assigned to the part is to be played monophonically, or to
"POLY" when the patch is to be played polyphonically. If you want to use the Mono/Poly setting of the patch
assigned to the part (p. 41), set this to "PAT."
* This setting is ignored for parts to which a rhythm set is assigned.
You can add legato when performing monophonically. The term "legato" refers to a playing style in which
notes are smoothly connected to create a flowing feel. This creates a smooth transition between notes, which is
effective when you wish to simulate the hammering-on and pulling-off techniques used by a guitarist.
Turn this parameter "ON" when you want to use the Legato feature and "OFF" when you don't. If you want
to use the Legato Switch setting of the patch assigned to the part (p. 41), set this to "PAT."
* This setting is ignored for parts to which a rhythm set is assigned.
Specify whether portamento will be applied.
Turn this parameter "ON" when you want to apply Portamento and "OFF" when you don't. If you want to
use the Portamento Switch setting of the patch assigned to the part (p. 41), set this to "PAT."
When portamento is used, this specifies the time over which the pitch will change. Higher settings will cause
the pitch change to the next note to take more time. If you want to use the Portamento Time setting of the patch
assigned to the part (p. 41), set this to "PAT."
* This setting is ignored for parts to which a rhythm set is assigned.
Value Explanation
-64– +63 Make scale tune settings for each part.
Scale Tune is switched on/off by means of the Scale Tune Switch parameter (p. 194).
Equal temperament
C 0
C# 0
D 0
Eb 0
E 0
F 0
F# 0
G 0
G# 0
A 0
Bb 0
B 0
Arabian Scale
In this scale, E and B are a quarter note lower and C#, F# and G#
are a quarter-note higher compared to equal temperament. The
intervals between G and B, C and E, F and G#, Bb and C#, and Eb
and F# have a natural third-the interval between a major third and
a minor third. On the Fantom-Xa, you can use Arabian
temperament in the three keys of G, C and F.
<Example>
Just Temperament (tonic C)
0
-8
+4
+16
-14
-2
-10
+2
+14
-16
+14
-12
Arabian Scale
-6
+45
-2
-12
-51
-8
+43
-4
+47
0
-10
-49