Playing Percussion Sounds With The Pad (Rhythm Set) - Roland Fantom-S Quick Start Manual

Playing Percussion Sounds with the Pad
(Rhythm Set)
The Fantom-S has rhythm sets that contain a variety of percussion instruments and special-
effects sounds. In the same way as for patches, a rhythm set can be played from either the
keyboard or the pads. Here's how to play the sounds in a rhythm set.
1.
Press [PATCH/RHYTHM] to access the Patch Play screen.
2.
Press [2 (Pad Part)] to select a Pad part.
Make sure that a rhythm set is assigned to a pad part.
If a rhythm set is not assigned, use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the patch type, and press
[DEC] to set "Patch" to "Rhythm."
Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the rhythm set group or rhythm set number, and turn the
VALUE dial or use [INC] [DEC] to make your selection.
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Rhythm Set Name/Numbar
Rhythm Set Group
Patch Type
3.
Play the pads to hear the percussion instrument sounds.
4.
Press different pads to play the percussion instruments in the rhythm set.
5.
To select another rhythm set, turn the VALUE dial or press [INC]/[DEC].
When the rhythm set group is highlighted, you can select a new rhythm set group. Press
to move the highlight cursor, turn the VALUE dial or press [INC]/[DEC]
When the rhythm set number is highlighted, you can select a rhythm set. When the rhythm set
group is highlighted, you can select a group. The rhythm sets of the Fantom-S are organized
into five groups: User, Preset, GM, Card, and Expansion Board. Use
highlight cursor.
* You can also assign a rhythm set to the Pad part. To switch between playing a patch or a
rhythm set, use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the patch type, and turn the VALUE dial,
or use [INC] [DEC] to select either patch (Patch) or rhythm set (Rhythm).
Playing Percussion Instruments From the Keyboard
1. From the Patch Play screen, press [1 (Kbd Part)] to select the keyboard
part.
2. Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to "Patch."
3. Turn the VALUE dial or press [INC] to select "Rhythm."
Play the keyboard. Different percussion instruments will sound depending on the note you
play.
Try Out the Sounds
If you press [7], you can switch
the Patch Play screen.
For more information about
factory rhythm sets, please
refer to "Rhythm Set List"
(Parameter List).
to move the
Rhythm sets XP-A–D can be
selected only if a Wave
Expansion Board (sold
separately) is installed in the
corresponding slot (Owner's
Manual; p. 203.
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