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Owner's Manual (this document)
Read this first. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the
FANTOM.
PDF Manual (download from the Web)
5 Reference Manual (English)
This explains all functions of the FANTOM.
5 Parameter Guide (English)
This explains all parameters of the FANTOM.
5 MIDI Implementation (English)
This is detailed information about MIDI messages.
Before using this unit, carefully read "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" (inside front cover), "USING THE UNIT SAFELY" (p. 2), and "IMPORTANT
NOTES" (p. 4). After reading, keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate reference.
© 2019 Roland Corporation
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To obtain the PDF manual
1.
Enter the following URL in your
computer.
http://www.roland.com/manuals/
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Choose "FANTOM-6", "FANTOM-7", or "FANTOM-8"
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Summarization of Contents
Using the Unit Safely
Understanding Safety Symbols
Explanation of warning and caution symbols used in the manual.
Power and Electrical Safety
Guidelines for safe power connection, cord handling, auto-off, and electrical safety.
General Safety Precautions
Important guidelines for safe operation, handling, and environmental considerations.
Using the Unit Safely
Handling and Physical Safety
Precautions for physical handling, impact, child safety, and unit load.
Electrical and Placement Safety
Guidelines for electrical connections, outlets, cable management, and stand use.
Operational and Environmental Precautions
Warnings on volume, liquids, lightning, phantom power, and wet hands.
Important Notes and Precautions
Power Supply Considerations
Important notes regarding power supply noise and connection.
Placement and Interference Notes
Guidance on unit placement to avoid hum, radio interference, and condensation.
Maintenance and Care Guidelines
Instructions for cleaning and maintaining the unit and keyboard.
Panel Descriptions
Top Panel Overview
Description of the controller section, zone section, and related controls.
Panel Descriptions
Common Section Controls
Controls for writing, master effects, analog filter, and DAW control.
Scene Section Controls
Controls for scene selection, chain, and zone view.
Oscillator (OSC) Section
Controls for oscillator type, value, and parameter settings.
Rear Panel Connections
Power Supply Connections
Explanation of the POWER switch and AC IN jack.
Audio Output Jacks
Description of PHONES, MAIN OUT, SUB OUT, and ANALOG FILTER OUT jacks.
Audio Input Jacks
Details on MIC/LINE INPUT jacks and LEVEL knobs.
Introduction to Operation
Turning on the Power
Step-by-step guide for powering on the FANTOM and connected devices.
Turning off the Power
Procedure for safely powering down the FANTOM and connected devices.
Auto Off Function
Explanation and configuration of the automatic power-off feature.
Basic Operation
Editing Parameter Values
Methods for modifying parameter values using dials, buttons, and the touch panel.
Touch Panel Operations
Using the touch panel for direct interaction with on-screen elements.
Cursor Movement
Navigating through on-screen items using cursor buttons.
Basic Operation
Scene Select Screen Operation
Navigating and selecting scenes using the SCENE SELECT screen.
Zone View Screen Operation
Viewing and managing zones within the ZONE VIEW screen.
Menu Screen Navigation
Accessing and navigating through the system's menu structure.
An Overview of This Unit
Units of Sound: Tones and Zones
Definition and explanation of tones, user tones, drum kits, and zones.
Core Functional Sections
Overview of Controller, Synthesizer, Sequencer, and Sampler functionalities.
Scene Management
Storing and recalling performance states, including zones and sequence data.
Performing
Selecting Sounds (Scenes/Tones)
How to select scenes and tones for performance.
Layering Zones
Combining multiple zones to create layered sounds.
Keyboard Splitting
Dividing the keyboard into different zones for playing different sounds.
Performing
Chord Memory
Using chord memory to play chords with a single note.
Rhythm Pattern Playback
Selecting and playing rhythm patterns for performance accompaniment.
Sliders and Control Knobs
Using sliders and knobs for parameter control and scene assignment.
Editing Sounds and Zones
Editing a Zone
Specifying settings like volume, EQ, and key range for each zone.
Editing a Tone
Modifying tone parameters, including structure, pitch, filter, and amp.
Editing Effects
Applying and adjusting MFX, IFX, Chorus, Reverb, and Master FX.
Saving and Recalling Performances
Saving Scenes and Tones
Procedure for saving edited settings and recorded data.
Scene Chain Functionality
Arranging and recalling scenes in a specific order for live performance.
Sampler Operations
Playing Samples with Pads
Using pads [1]-[16] to trigger sampled sounds.
Moving and Copying Samples
Transferring samples between pads, including overwriting.
Assigning Functions to Pads (PAD MODE)
Assigning various functions, including sample playback, to pads.
Sampler Operations
Sampling Process
Step-by-step guide for recording and setting up samples.
Deleting Samples
Procedure for removing samples from memory.
Setting Input Volume
Adjusting the input volume for sampling from MIC/LINE or USB.
Sequencer Operations
Sequencer Structure Explained
Overview of patterns, tracks, groups, and songs within the sequencer.
Playing Patterns
Selecting and playing patterns, including play-standby mode.
Group Creation and Playback
Combining patterns into groups and playing them back.
Sequencer Operations
Playing Groups
Selecting and playing groups within a scene.
Playing Songs
Selecting and playing arranged songs.
Recording Patterns
Methods for recording patterns: Realtime, Step, and TR-REC.
Sequencer Operations
Step Recording (Step REC)
Recording notes step-by-step for precise pattern creation.
TR-REC Recording
Using tone category buttons to specify instrument timing for recording.
Sequencer Operations
Creating Groups
Selecting patterns to combine and name groups.
Creating Songs
Arranging groups and adding them to create a song.
Control and Connectivity
Live Performance with Plug-in Synths
Using the FANTOM to play software synthesizers installed on a computer.
Computer Connectivity
Installing the USB driver for computer connection.
Controlling Analog Synths (CV/GATE)
Connecting and controlling analog synthesizers using CV/GATE jacks.
Settings and System Management
Detailed Function Settings (Menu)
Accessing and editing various settings via the MENU system.
User Data Backup and Restore
Saving and restoring unit settings to/from a USB flash drive.
Factory Reset
Restoring the unit to its original factory default settings.
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