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Roland Fantom X6 User Manual

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Guide to the Added Functionality
201a
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:
"USING THE UNIT SAFELY" and "IMPORTANT NOTES" (p. 3; p.
4). These sections provide important information concerning the
proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured
that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by
your new unit, this guide should be read in its entirety. This guide
should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
This guide applies to the Fantom-X6, the Fantom-X7, the
Fantom-X8 (this guide uses the term "Fantom-X" to indicate
all these three models), and FANTOM-X Audio Track
Expansion Kit.
Customers who purchased the "FANTOM-X Audio Track
Expansion Kit" (update card):
You must first update your Fantom-X. Begin reading from
"Check the contents of the package" (p. 8).
Customers who purchased the Fantom-X
(synthesizer workstation):
You don't need to update your Fantom-X. Begin reading from
"Main features" (p. 12).
202
Copyright © 2005 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in
any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
03896645
07-07-6N

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  • Page 1 You don’t need to update your Fantom-X. Begin reading from “Main features” (p. 12). Copyright © 2005 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. 03896645 07-07-6N...
  • Page 3 Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an autho- rized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. • Never use or store the unit in places that are: •...

  • Page 4: Important Notes

    Important Notes 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 3, please read and observe the following: Placement 354a • Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Check the contents of the package ... 8 Updating the Fantom-X ... 9 What is the FANTOM-X Audio Track Expansion Kit? ... 9 Items required for performing the update... 9 Cautions when performing the update (Important) ... 9 Update procedure... 10 Verifying the update ...
  • Page 6 Contents Using the Skip Back Sampling function... 27 What is Skip Back Sampling?... 27 Using Skip Back Sampling... 27 Editing the data created by Skip Back Sampling ... 28 Isolating the desired portion of the sampled data (Start Beat/End Beat)... 28 Cancelling the sample (Skip Back Cancel) ...
  • Page 7 Changes due to the upgraded editor software ... 42 Newly added PC mode screen... 42 Cautions when using S-700 series sounds with the Fantom-X ... 42 Before you connect the Fantom-X to your computer ... 42 Importing patches and rhythm sets ... 43 Fantom-X Editor System Requirements ...

  • Page 8: Check The Contents Of The Package

    Check the contents of the package This package contains the following items. As soon as you open the package, please make sure that all items are present. You may wish to check off ( ) each box as you verify each item.

  • Page 9: Updating The Fantom-X

    ● Once you have completed the update, do not insert this product into the Fantom-X. The files contained in this product may not be reproduced, modified, or included in any magazine or commercial product without the permission of Roland Corporation.

  • Page 10: Update Procedure

    Updating the Fantom-X Update procedure Insert the “FANTOM-X Audio Track Expansion Kit” CompactFlash card into the PC card adapter. fig.05-01 PC Card Adapter Make sure that your Fantom-X is switched OFF. Insert the PC card adapter (see step 1) into the Fantom-X. Switch ON the power on your Fantom-X.

  • Page 11: Verifying The Update

    Press [F8 (UPDATE)] to execute the update. * If you wish to abort the update procedure at this point, press [F1 (EXIT)], turn off the power, and remove the PC card. * Do not turn off the power while the update is in progress. * The update will require approximately two minutes for completion.

  • Page 12: Main Features

    Main features The Fantom-X Audio Track Expansion adds audio tracks, providing a significant leap in music-making power. With its comprehensive unification of synth, sampler, and audio functionality, the Fantom-X is reborn as an even more powerful music workstation. Audio tracks (p. 13) Eight dedicated audio tracks (stereo) have been added to the sequencer of the Fantom-X series.

  • Page 13: Using Audio Tracks

    Using audio tracks What are audio tracks? Eight dedicated audio tracks (stereo) have been added to the sequencer of the Fantom-X series. This lets you use recorded or imported audio phrases directly in your songs. The audio tracks are “time-stretched” so that they will stay in synchronization even if the tempo changes during the song.

  • Page 14: To Access The Audio Track Edit Screen

    Using audio tracks You will use the following two screens to edit audio tracks. • Audio Track Edit screen Here you can edit each audio track. • Audio Track Mixer screen In this screen you can adjust the mixing of the audio tracks, such as their level and pan.

  • Page 15: Items In The Audio Track Edit Screen

    Items in the Audio Track Edit screen fig.02-11.e Audio Track Edit Screen 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Indicates the name of the currently selected song, the measure location, and the status of the sequencer. Indicates the current location of the audio track.

  • Page 16: Editing Audio Tracks (Audio Track Edit Screen)

    Using audio tracks Editing audio tracks (Audio Track Edit screen) Moving a sample event (Move) Here’s how to move the currently selected sample event to another track or location. Use [CURSOR] to select the sample event you want to move. The selected event is displayed in orange.

  • Page 17: Viewing A List Of Markers (Marker List)

    Viewing a list of markers (Marker List) You can assign markers to desired measures within a song. This gives you a visual indication of the structure of your song, and is a real convenience when editing audio tracks since you can move rapidly to a desired marker. Here’s how you can view a list of the markers in the song, and edit the markers.

  • Page 18: Deleting The Selected Sample Event From An Audio Track (Delete)

    Using audio tracks Deleting the selected sample event from an audio track (Delete) Use [CURSOR] to select the sample event that you want to delete from an audio track. Press [F7 (Delete)]. The selected sample event will be deleted from the track. * This merely deletes the sample event;...

  • Page 19: Erasing Audio Tracks (Clear)

    Press [PLAY] or [F8 (Start)]. The Mixdown Standby window will close, and [REC] indicator will change from blinking to lit, and the mixdown will begin. When the mixdown begins, the Mixdown window will appear. fig.02-xx_40 To close the Mixdown window, press [F8 (Close)] or [PLAY].

  • Page 20: Naming An Audio Track (Track Name)

    Using audio tracks Naming an audio track (Track Name) Here’s how to assign a name to an audio track (you can use up to twelve characters). to select the audio track that you want to name. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [F3 (Track Name)].

  • Page 21: Items In The Audio Track Mixer Screen

    Items in the Audio Track Mixer screen fig.02-12 Audio Track Mixer1 Screen 10 11 12 13 Indicates the name of the currently selected song, the measure location, and the status of the sequencer. Indicates the on/off status of the multi- effects (MFX 1–3), chorus (CHO), reverb (REV), and mastering effect (MASTER).

  • Page 22: Controlling The Audio Tracks (Audio Track Mixer Screen)

    Using audio tracks Controlling the audio tracks (Audio Track Mixer screen) It's convenient to use the Audio Track Mixer screen when you want to adjust mixing parameters, such as the level and pan of the eight audio tracks. Controlling the audio track settings Access the Audio Track Mixer 1 or 2 screen.

  • Page 23: Using The Knobs To Control The Mixer

    Audio Track Mixer 2 Screen Indication Parameter in the Mix- er screen Solo Switch Plays only the specified audio track. Value: ON, OFF Mute Switch Mutes (silences) the specified audio track. Value: ON, OFF Output Output Assign Assign Specifies how the direct sound from each audio track will be output.

  • Page 24: Recording An Audio Track

    Using audio tracks Recording an audio track Owner’s Manual; p. 168 Recording an audio track (SOLO/RE-SAMPLING) Here’s how to record the input from an AUDIO INPUT jack or from the internal sound generator. In the Audio Track Edit screen, press [REC].

  • Page 25: Combining Multiple Audio Tracks Into One Track (Audio Merge)

    When you’ve finished recording, press [STOP]. The [REC] indicator will go dark. The Audio Rec Sample Assign window will open. fig.02-29_40 Use [RESET][BWD][FWD] or [CURSOR] to specify the location to which the sample event is to be assigned. Press [F8 (Assign)] to assign the sample event to the audio track.

  • Page 26: Saving Your Audio Tracks

    “.SVA” and the same name as the song, together with the identically named “.SVQ” data file. Owner’s Manual; p. 223 fig.02-02 (User, Card) ROLAND SNG (.SVQ, .SVA) SMPL AUDIO_IMPORT PATCH_IMPORT TEXT System Setup (Owner’s Manual; p. 198) includes the following audio tracks’...

  • Page 27: Using The Skip Back Sampling Function

    Using the Skip Back Sampling function What is Skip Back Sampling? Skip Back Sampling is a function that lets you sample what were playing immediately prior to that point, even if you were not recording. When you press the SKIP BACK SAMPLING button, the performance that you were playing for a certain length of time before that moment will be sampled.

  • Page 28: Editing The Data Created By Skip Back Sampling

    Using the Skip Back Sampling function Editing the data created by Skip Back Sampling In the Skip Back Preview screen, you can isolate just the desired portion of the sample, and assign it to the keyboard or to an audio track. Isolating the desired portion of the sampled data (Start Beat/End Beat)

  • Page 29: Assigning The Sampled Waveform To An Audio Track (Assign To Audio Track)

    Assigning the sampled waveform to an audio track (Assign to Audio Track) In the Skip Back Preview screen, press [F7 (Assign Audio)]. The Audio Track Edit screen will appear, and the Skip Back Sample Assign window will open. fig.08-04_40 Use [RESET][BWD][FWD] or [CURSOR] to specify the location at which the sample is to be assigned.

  • Page 30: Multisample Editing Functions

    Multisample editing functions Owner’s Manual; p. 153 The FANTOM-X Audio Track Expansion adds a Multisample Edit screen that makes it easy to create and edit multisamples. Creating a multisample A “multisample” is a set of different samples assigned to the notes of the keyboard. One multisample can split up to 128 samples across the keyboard.

  • Page 31: Creating A Multisample In The Patch Edit Screen

    Creating a multisample in the Patch Edit screen You should start by initializing the patch settings. (Owner’s Manual; p. 57) Press [PATCH/RHYTHM] to get the Patch Play screen. You can’t create a multisample if the patch type is “Rhythm.” Press [PATCH EDIT]. Press [F6 (Pro Edit)].
  • Page 32 Multisample editing functions When you’ve finished inputting the name, press [F8 (Write)]. A screen will appear, allowing you to select the write destination. fig.04-11_40 Turn the VALUE dial or use [INC][DEC] to select the write destination. Multisamples consisting of user samples will be written to User memory, and multisamples consisting of card samples will be written to Card memory.

  • Page 33: Editing A Multisample

    Editing a multisample About the Multisample Edit screen fig.04-20.e Multisample Edit Screen 10 11 12 Shows information about the patch. Shows the name of the multisample. Indicates whether the multisample has been edited. Shows information about the current note. Indicates the original key of the sample. Shows a list of the samples assigned to the multisample.

  • Page 34: Selecting The Notes To Edit

    Multisample editing functions Selecting the notes to edit Press the keyboard to select the sample you want to edit. You can select a region by pressing two notes. You can also make your selection by turning the VALUE dial, by using or by using [INC][DEC].

  • Page 35: Copying A Sample From A Key To Another Key (Copy)

    Copying a sample from a key to another key (Copy) Here’s how the sample assigned to a note can be copied to a different note of the keyboard. In the Multisample Edit screen, press the key to which the copy-source sample is assigned.

  • Page 36: Returning A Multisample To The Last-Written State (Reload)

    Multisample editing functions Returning a multisample to the last-written state (Reload) Here’s how you can return the currently edited multisample to the state in which it was last written. In the Multisample Edit screen, hold down [SHIFT] and press [F1 (Reload)]. A screen will ask you for confirmation.

  • Page 37: Specify The Original Key (Org Key) Of The Sample

    Specify the original key (Org Key) of the sample Samples you record or import are set so that they will play at their original pitch when you press the C4 note. In order to correctly match the key of the sample to the keyboard, you must modify the “original key”...

  • Page 38: Saving A Multisample

    Multisample editing functions Saving a multisample Once you’ve edited a multisample, the word “EDITED” appears beside the multisample name. Be aware that if you turn off the power or select another screen when the “EDITED” indication is shown, the changes you made to the multisample will be lost.

  • Page 39: Sample-Related Changes

    Sample-related changes Extended patch groups You can now select samples (card/user) from the patch list as well (Sample Auto Patch). This allows you to play a sample in a pitched manner just as you would play a normal patch. fig.03-00 fig.03-01 The following two groups have been added to the patch groups.

  • Page 40: Newly Added Sample Parameters

    Sample-related changes Newly added sample parameters The following sample parameters have been added. Owner’s Manual; p. 150 fig.03-02 • Sample Gain This adjusts the gain of the sample, letting you boost the volume if it decreased in the process of sampling. Value: 0, +6, +12 [dB] •...

  • Page 41: Changes In The Patch/Rhythm Edit Screen

    Changes in the Patch/Rhythm Edit screen The behavior that occurs when you press [PATCH EDIT] has changed; the screen that was formerly called the Zoom Edit screen (Owner’s Manual; p. 57, p. 84) will now appear first. fig.05-01_40 In the Zoom Edit screen, you can press [F6 (Pro Edit)] to access the Patch Edit screen (or Rhythm Edit screen).

  • Page 42: Changes Due To The Upgraded Editor Software

    Changes due to the upgraded editor software The included “Fantom-X Editor” software has been upgraded, allowing you to use an editor program to edit samples and multisamples. Newly added PC mode screen In conjunction with the addition of the sample editor, a PC mode screen has been added to the Fantom-X.

  • Page 43: Importing Patches And Rhythm Sets

    Here’s how patches, rhythm sets, multisamples, and samples placed in the following directory using Fantom-X Sample Converter can be imported into the Fantom-X. fig.06-05.e (User, Card) ROLAND SMPL AUDIO_IMPORT PATCH_IMPORT (IMPORT.SVD etc.) TEXT * If you used Fantom-X Sample Converter only to convert partials or samples, load them using Import Audio.
  • Page 44 Changes due to the upgraded editor software STEP 5 will appear. This screen shows details about the patch being imported. fig.06-04_40 If you are satisfied with what the screen shows, press [F6 (Exec)] to begin the import. A screen like the following is shown during the import.

  • Page 45: Fantom-X Editor System Requirements

    Fantom-X Editor System Requirements If you’re using Fantom-X Editor version 2.1 or later, please refer to the following. System Requirements (Windows) • Operating System Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Microsoft® Windows® XP • CPU/Clock: Pentium®/Celeron® processor 800 MHz or higher • Memory (RAM) 384 MB or more •...

  • Page 46: Other Changes

    Other changes Changes in the Patch Edit screen Due to the newly added Multisample Edit screen, the following buttons in the Patch Edit screen have changed. The method for displaying the Patch Edit screen has changed. For details, refer to “Changes in the Patch/Rhythm Edit screen”...

  • Page 47: Changes In The Performance Mixer Screen

    Changes in the Performance Mixer screen [F5]–[F8] buttons have been added to the screen that appears when you press [SHIFT] in the Performance Mixer screen. After the update fig.07-35 These buttons have the following functions. • [F5 (Loop/Locate)] Displays the Loop/Locate window. * For details, see p.

  • Page 48: Changes In The Key Range Window

    Other changes Changes in the Key Range window In the Performance Layer screen, you can press [F3 (Key Range)] to open the Key Range window and make split settings in this window. Owner’s Manual; p. 102 Playing different sounds across the keyboard (Split) Press [LAYER/SPLIT] to access the Layer screen.

  • Page 49: Changes In The Song List Screen

    Changes in the Song List screen Due to the new addition of audio tracks, the contents displayed in the Song List screen have changed. Owner’s Manual; p. 177 fig.07-40_40 Songs containing audio tracks are indicated by the “AUDIO” symbol. The “AUDIO” symbol is also shown in the Save Song screen.

  • Page 50: Cc Filter Added To The Microscope

    In the Step Rec (Note) screen, press [F6 (Untie)]. Owner’s Manual; p. 174, step 7. fig.07-04_40 Changes in the demo song loaded when you start up the Fantom-X Owner’s Manual; p. 42 Changes to the following song: Song name: Start Chillin’ Copyright© Roland Coroporation...

  • Page 51: Improved Functionality In Live Setting

    Improved functionality in Live Setting Owner’s Manual; p. 42 Registering a song file in a Live Setting In addition to patches and performances, you can now register song files to a live setting. Press [MENU]. Turn the VALUE dial or use to select “Live Setting Edit,”...

  • Page 52: Recalling A Song File You Registered

    Other changes Recalling a song file you registered You can recall a song in the same way that you recall a patch or performance. (Owner's manual p. 42) In the Live Setting Play screen, when you recall a step for which a song has been registered, that song will be loaded.

  • Page 53: Changing The Arpeggio Styles Assigned To The Pads

    Changing the arpeggio styles assigned to the pads In the above window, use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “Style,” and turn the VALUE dial or use [INC][DEC] to select the desired style. fig.07-41_40 Press [F8 (Store)]. The pads will blink. Press one of the pads 1–16.

  • Page 54: Changing The Chord Forms Assigned To The Pads

    Other changes Changing the chord forms assigned to the pads In the above window, use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “Chord Form,” and turn the VALUE dial or use [INC][DEC] to select the desired chord form. fig.07-42_40 Press [F8 (Store)]. The pads will blink.

  • Page 55: New Shortcut From The Input Setting Screen To Mfx Edit

    New shortcut from the Input Setting screen to MFX Edit In the Input Setting screen, [F6 (MFX Edit)] has been added to let you jump to the MFX Edit screen by pressing a single button. Owner’s Manual; p. 141 fig.07-28 New parameters available for the assignable switches...

  • Page 56: Newly Added Dimm Check Function

    Other changes Newly added DIMM check function When you power up the Fantom-X, it will automatically check whether the DIMM memory (Owner’s Manual; p. 242) is operating correctly. If the DIMM contacts are faulty, a screen like the following will appear. fig.07-32_40 If this occurs, turn off the power immediately, and re-insert the DIMM memory correctly.

  • Page 57: Index

    Index ... 52 Arpeggio Assign ... 34 Multisample ... 55 Assignable Switch ... 25 AUDIO MERGE ... 13 Audio Track ... 20 Display Mode ... 16 Editing ... 19 Erasing ... 25 Merge ... 20 MIDI track ... 16 Mute ...
  • Page 58 Index Marker ... 17 Viewing a List ... 17 Marker List ... 55 MFX Edit Screen ... 18 Mixdown ... 18 Audio Track Mixer ... 23 Controling ... 16, 37 Move Multisample Create Multisample Screen ... 33 Editing ... 34 List ...
  • Page 59 ... 24 SOLO/RE-SAMPLING ... 49 Song ... 48 Song Edit Screen Song File ... 51 Live Setting ... 49 Song List screen Sort ... 37 Multisample ... 35 Split Point ... 35 Multisample Step Recording ... 50 UNTIE ... 35 Tone Sw/Sel Tone Switch/Select Window ...
  • Page 60 MEMO...

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