Roland FANTOM Series, FANTOM-6, FANTOM-7, FANTOM-8 Reference Manual

Reference Manual

© 2019 Roland Corporation 01

Contents

01: Overview 7

Panel Descriptions ................................ 8

: Top Panel ........................................... 8

: Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment) ................ 10

Basic Operation .................................... 11

: Editing a Value ..................................... 11

[INC] [DEC] Buttons.................................. 11

[VALUE] Dial ......................................... 11

Display (Touch Panel).................................... 11

NUMERIC Window................................... 11

List Window.......................................... 11

: Moving the Cursor................................. 12

Cursor [H] [I] [K] [J] Buttons....................... 12

Display (Touch Panel).................................... 12

: Confirming or Canceling the Value.............. 12

[ENTER] Button ...................................... 12

[EXIT] Button......................................... 12

Display (Touch Panel).................................... 12

: [SHIFT] Button ..................................... 12

: FUNCTION Knobs [E1]–[E6] ...................... 12

: Knob and Slider Operations...................... 12

: [MENU] Button ..................................... 12

: Operations in the Display ........................ 13

SCENE SELECT Screen ............................... 13

TONE EDIT Screen ................................... 13

ZONE VIEW Screen................................... 13

MENU Screen ........................................ 13

RENAME Screen ..................................... 13

REC STANDBY Screen................................ 13

An Overview of FANTOM........................ 14

: Basic Structure ..................................... 14

Synthesizer .......................................... 14

Sequencer ........................................... 14

Sampler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Controller ............................................ 14

: Units of Sound ..................................... 15

TONE ................................................. 15

ZONE ................................................. 15

SCENE ................................................ 15

: About the Effects .................................. 16

: About Memory..................................... 17

Getting Ready ...................................... 18

: Placing This Unit on a Stand ..................... 18

If You’re Using the FANTOM-6/FANTOM-7 .......... 18

If You’re Using the FANTOM-8....................... 19

: Turning the Power On............................. 20

: Turning the Power Off ............................ 20

: Making the Power Automatically Turn off

After a Time

Changing the Auto Off Setting ..................... 20

(Auto Off) ............................... 20

02: Performing 21

Selecting a Sound (SCENE/TONE) .................. 22

: Selecting a Scene .................................. 22

Selecting a Bank ..................................... 22

Quick Edit ............................................ 22

: Selecting a Tone ................................... 23

Selecting Tones in a Category (Category Lock) ......... 23

Selecting Tones from a List.......................... 23

Performing........................................... 24

: Playing One Tone in One Zone (Single)............ 24

: Layering Zones (Layer) .............................. 24

Selecting a Tone (Layer) ............................... 25

: Dividing the Keyboard into Two Regions (Split). 25

Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point ............... 25

Selecting a Tone (Split) ................................ 25

: Playing Multiple Zones ........................... 26

Specifying the Range of Each Zone (KEY RANGE)...... 26

Changing the Keyboard Settings............. 27

: Raising/Lowering the Key Range in Semitone

(Transpose) ...................................... 27

Steps

: Raising/Lowering the Key Range in Octaves

(Octave) ................................................ 27

2

Contents

03: Performance Functions 29

Playing Arpeggios................................. 30

: Using the Arpeggiator ............................ 30

: Setting the Arpeggiator Tempo ................. 30

: Holding the Arpeggio (Hold) ....................... 31

Using a Pedal Switch ................................ 31

: Arpeggiator Settings.............................. 31

Playing Chords (Chord Memory) .................... 32

: Performing with the Chord Memory Function 32

: Chord Memory Settings .......................... 32

Performing with Rhythm Patterns ........... 33

: Selecting/Playing Rhythm Patterns............. 33

: Editing a Rhythm Pattern Group ................ 34

Saving a Rhythm Pattern Group .................... 34

: Changing the Tempo of the Rhythm Pattern .. 35

: Saving the Rhythm Pattern Settings............ 35

Playing the General-Purpose Controllers .. 36

: Using the Sliders and Control Knobs ........... 36

: Using Other General-Purpose Controllers ..... 37

04: Editing 41

Editing a Scene (Zone) .............................. 42

: Editing the Overall Scene......................... 42

Initializing a Scene (UTILITY)........................... 42

: Editing a Zone...................................... 43

Initializing a Zone (UTILITY) ........................... 43

: Editing a Scene’s Appearance.................... 44

: Saving a Scene ..................................... 44

Editing a Tone....................................... 45

: Basic Tone Editing ................................. 45

: ZEN-Core Tone (TONE TYPE: Z-Core) ................... 45

Editing in the TONE EDIT PRO Screen............... 46

: Drum Kit Tone (TONE TYPE: Drum) ..................... 46

: V-Piano Tone (TONE TYPE: VPno) ....................... 47

: Saving a Tone....................................... 48

: Initializing a Tone (Tone Initialize) .................... 48

: Initializing a Partial (Partial Initialize) ................. 48

: Copying a Partial (Partial Copy) ...................... 49

: Using the Edit Knobs.............................. 49

Editing the Effects ................................. 50

Playing the Edit Knobs........................... 38

: Using the Edit Knobs.............................. 38

Simultaneously Modifying the Volume of Multiple Zones

(Motional Pad) ............................................ 39

: Using the Motional Pad........................... 39

: Editing the Motional Pad Settings .............. 39

Changing the Assigned Zones...................... 39

Switching the Tone Assigned to a Zone ............ 39

Other Settings for Motional Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

: Basic Operation for Effect Editing............... 50

: Editing the Effects of Each Zone................. 50

: Editing Effects Shared by All Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

: Editing the Analog Filter.......................... 53

Editing the Analog Filter Settings................... 53

Using the Analog Filter.............................. 54

: Editing the System-Wide Effects................. 55

: Editing the Sampling Input Effects.............. 56

: Applying Effects to the Sampler................. 56

Specifying the Sampler Output Destination ....... 56

: Specifying the Output Destination for USB

................................................. 57

Input

: Specifying the Click Tone Output Destination. 57

Using the Mixer Screen .......................... 58

: Adjusting the Pan and Volume in the MIXER

Screen

Making ZONE EQ Settings in the MIXER Screen.... 59

............................................... 58

Recalling Scenes in the Order of Songs

(Scene Chain) ............................................. 60

: Using Scene Chain................................. 60

: Creating a Chain Set............................... 61

: Editing a Chain Set ................................ 62

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Contents

05: Sampler 63

Playing Samples.................................... 64

: Pressing Pads to Play Samples................... 64

: Sustaining the Sample Playback (Hold) .......... 64

: Switching Banks ................................... 64

: Moving/Copying a Sample ....................... 65

Moving a Sample .................................... 65

Copying a Sample ................................... 65

: About the SAMPLE PAD Screen.................. 65

Sampling ............................................. 66

: Preparing for Sampling........................... 66

Specifying the Input Volume (Input Setting) ........... 66

: Sampling............................................ 67

: Importing an Audio File .......................... 68

Editing a Sample................................... 70

: Using Quick Edit ................................... 70

: Using Wave Edit .................................... 70

: Using the Sample Utility Functions ............. 71

Renaming the Sample

(RENAME) ............................................... 71

Cutting Unwanted Regions from the Sample

(TRUNCATE) ............................................. 71

Deleting a Sample (DELETE) ........................... 72

Deleting All Samples

(DELETE ALL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Exporting the Sample in WAV Format (EXPORT WAV) .. 72
Exporting All Samples in WAV Format

(EXPORT ALL WAV) ........................................ 72

06: Pads 73

Assigning Convenient Functions to the Pads

(PAD MODE) .............................................. 74

: Basic Pad Mode Operation ....................... 74

: Playing Samples (Sample Pad) ....................... 74

: Playing Tones (Note Pad) ............................. 74

: Selecting Partials and Turning Them On/Off

(Partial Sw/Sel) .......................................... 75

: Controlling a DAW (DAW Control) .................... 75

: Switching Zone Mute (Zone Mute) .................. 76

: Switching Zone Solo (Zone Solo) .................... 76

: Turning the Keyboard Switch Group On/Off

(Kbd Sw Group) .......................................... 76

: Playing Rhythm Patterns (Rhythm Pattern) .......... 77

: Using the System Settings (System)................ 77

07: Sequencer 79

How the Sequencer Is Structured ............ 80

: Pattern .............................................. 80

: Group................................................ 80

: Song ................................................. 80

Playing the Sequencer ........................... 81

: Playing Pattern..................................... 81

Making Loop Settings (LOOP)......................... 82

Setting the Tempo................................... 82

Muting a Track (MUTE)................................. 83

Soloing a Track (SOLO) ................................ 83

: Playing Group...................................... 84

: Playing Song ....................................... 84

Showing the Timeline as Measures................. 84

Song Production Workflow..................... 85

Recording a Pattern............................... 86

: Ways to Record a Pattern ........................ 86

: Preparing for Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

: Realtime Recording (Real Time REC).................. 86

Removing Unwanted Data During Recording

(Realtime Erase) .......................................... 87

: Step Recording (Step REC) ........................... 88

: TR-REC............................................... 89

: Editing a Pattern................................... 91

Convenient Functions (Pattern Utility) .................. 91

Applying Various Edits (MODIFY) ...................... 92

: Importing SMF as a Pattern (IMPORT) ............. 94

: Exporting a Pattern as SMF (EXPORT) .............. 95

: Saving a Pattern ................................... 95

4

Contents

How to Create a Group........................... 96

: Creating a Group .................................. 96

Naming a Group (RENAME) ............................ 96

: Editing a Group .................................... 97

Basic Operation in the GROUP Screen.............. 97

Specifying the Loop Settings (Length) ................ 97

Naming a Group (RENAME) ............................ 97

Initializing a Group (INITIALIZE) ........................ 97

: Exporting a Group as SMF (EXPORT) ............... 97

: Saving a Group..................................... 97

How to Create a Song ............................ 98

: Creating a Song.................................... 98

: Editing a Song...................................... 98

Basic Operation in the SONG Screen ............... 98

Skipping a Specific Group (SKIP) ..................... 98

Editing the Song’s Structure (SONG EDIT).............. 99

: Adjusting the Pan and Volume Balance ........ 100

: Exporting a Song as SMF (EXPORT) ................ 100

: Saving a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

09: Settings 107

Convenient Functions (Utility).................... 108

: Basic Utility Operations........................... 108

: Backing Up User Data to a USB Flash Drive

(BACKUP) ............................................... 108

: Restoring Backup Data into the FANTOM

(RESTORE) .......... 108

: Formatting a USB Flash Drive (USB MEMORY FORMAT)

..................................................

109

: Returning to the Factory Settings (Factory Reset) . 109
: Returning the Contents of Internal Storage to

the Factory Settings

(Internal Storage Initialize)........ 109

Convenient Functions (File Utility)................ 110

: Regarding Folder Structure ...................... 110

: Basic Procedure for File Utilities ................. 110

: Renaming a File or Folder (RENAME) ............... 110

: Deleting a File or Folder (DELETE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

: Copying a File or Folder (COPY ) .................... 110

: Moving a File or Folder (MOVE) .................... 111

: Creating a New Folder

(CREATE FOLDER) ............... 111

08: Control 101

Connecting a Computer via USB.............. 102

: Connecting to Your Computer................... 102

: USB Driver Settings ............................... 102

: Performing Live with a Plug-In Synthesizer.... 102

: Using USB Audio................................... 102

Adjusting the USB Audio Input ..................... 102

Adjusting the USB Audio Output ................... 102

Using the Buttons and Sliders to Make Adjustments

.......................................................

103

Controlling an External MIDI Device

(EXT MIDI OUT) ........................................... 104

: Controlling an External MIDI Device............ 104

Controlling an Analog Synthesizer

(CV/GATE OUT) ............................................ 105

: About the FANTOM’s CV/GATE................... 105

: Using CV/GATE ..................................... 105

Settings for the Entire FANTOM............... 112

: Basic Procedure for System Settings............ 112

: Saving the System Settings ...................... 112

: System Parameter ................................. 112

Overall Settings (GENERAL) ............................ 112

Keyboard Settings (KEYBOARD) ........................ 113

Pedal Settings (PEDAL) ................................ 113

Wheel Settings (WHEEL 1/2) ............................ 114

S1/S2/S3 Settings (S1/S2/S3)........................... 114

Slider Settings (SLIDER) ................................ 114

Knob Settings (KNOB) ................................. 114

USB Audio Settings (USB AUDIO) ....................... 115

MIDI Settings (MIDI) ................................... 115

CV/GATE Settings (CV/GATE) ........................... 116

Sound Settings (SOUND) .............................. 116

Synchronization Settings (SYNC/TEMPO)............... 117

Click Settings (CLICK) .................................. 117

Note Pad Settings (NOTE PAD) ......................... 117

Control Function Settings (CONTROL) ................. 117

Information About the FANTOM Itself (INFO) ........ 117

5

10: Appendix 119

Chord Memory List................................ 120

Block Diagram ...................................... 122

Error Message List ................................. 123

Troubleshooting ................................... 124

MIDI Implementation Chart.................... 128

Main Specifications ............................... 130

6

01: Overview

Contents

Panel Descriptions ................................ 8

: Top Panel ........................................... 8

: Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment) ................ 10

Basic Operation .................................... 11

: Editing a Value ..................................... 11

[INC] [DEC] Buttons.................................. 11

[VALUE] Dial ......................................... 11

Display (Touch Panel).................................... 11

NUMERIC Window................................... 11

List Window.......................................... 11

: Moving the Cursor................................. 12

Cursor [H] [I] [K] [J] Buttons....................... 12

Display (Touch Panel).................................... 12

: Confirming or Canceling the Value.............. 12

[ENTER] Button ...................................... 12

[EXIT] Button......................................... 12

Display (Touch Panel).................................... 12

: [SHIFT] Button ..................................... 12

: FUNCTION Knobs [E1]–[E6] ...................... 12

: Knob and Slider Operations...................... 12

: [MENU] Button ..................................... 12

: Operations in the Display ........................ 13

SCENE SELECT Screen ............................... 13

TONE EDIT Screen ................................... 13

ZONE VIEW Screen................................... 13

MENU Screen ........................................ 13

RENAME Screen ..................................... 13

REC STANDBY Screen................................ 13

An Overview of FANTOM........................ 14

: Basic Structure ..................................... 14

Synthesizer .......................................... 14

Sequencer ........................................... 14

Sampler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Controller ............................................ 14

: Units of Sound ..................................... 15

TONE ................................................. 15

ZONE ................................................. 15

SCENE ................................................ 15

: About the Effects .................................. 16

: About Memory..................................... 17

Getting Ready ...................................... 18

: Placing This Unit on a Stand ..................... 18

If You’re Using the FANTOM-6/FANTOM-7.......... 18

If You’re Using the FANTOM-8....................... 19

: Turning the Power On............................. 20

: Turning the Power Off ............................ 20

: Making the Power Automatically Turn off

After a Time

Changing the Auto Off Setting ..................... 20

(Auto Off) ............................... 20

7

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

2 3

1

1

Controller section

Controller Explanation

You can assign various parameters or functions to these

WHEEL1
WHEEL2

[CHORD MEMORY] button Turns the chord memory function on/off.

[TRANSPOSE] button

OCTAVE [DOWN] [UP]
buttons

[ARPEGGIO] button Turns the arpeggiator on/off.

[PORTAMENTO] button Turns the portamento on/off.

[S1] [S2] buttons

Pitch bend/Modulation
lever

2

Zone section

Controller Explanation

[ZONE 1-8/9-16] button Switches the zones that you’re operating.

[PAN/LEVEL] button

[ASSIGN1] button
[ASSIGN2] button

[MASTER VOLUME] knob

[SPLIT/KEY RANGE]
button

[S3] button

ZONE SELECT button
[1]–[8]

wheels. To use the assigned function, move a wheel
while you perform. If you operate the controller while
holding down the [SHIFT] button, the setting screen
appears.

Hold down this button and use the OCTAVE [DOWN]
[UP] buttons to raise or lower the pitch range in
semitone steps.

Raise or lower the pitch range in steps of an octave.

Various parameters or functions can be assigned to
these buttons. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press
one of these buttons to access a screen that lets you
assign a function.

Varies the pitch or applies vibrato.

If you press the button to make it light, control knobs
[1]–[8] adjust the pan of each zone, and sliders [1]–[8]
adjust the volume of each zone.

Assign other functions to sliders [1]–[8] and control
knobs [1]–[8].

ASSIGN1 assigns parameters that you set for a scene,
and ASSIGN2 assigns parameters that you edit in
system settings.

Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press one of these
buttons to access a screen that lets you assign a
function.

Adjusts the volume that is output from the MAIN OUT
jacks and the PHONES jack.

Turns the split function on/off.
If you hold down the [SHIFT] button and press this

button, the key range setting screen appears.

Various parameters or functions can be assigned to
these buttons.

Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press one of these
buttons to access a screen that lets you assign a
function.

Select the zone that you want to control (the current
zone). The selected zone becomes the current zone.

8

5 6 7 8

4

10

9

Controller Explanation

Various parameters or functions can be assigned to

Control knobs [1]–[8]

ZONE INT/EXT buttons
[1]–[8]

Button
status

Unlit

(COMMON)

Lit red

(INT)

Lit green

(EXT)

Lit orange

(MUTE)

Sliders [1]–[8]

[USB AUDIO SELECT]
button

[USB AUDIO IN/OUT]
button

[USB AUDIO] slider Adjusts the input level and output level of USB AUDIO.

When the applicable zone is
the current zone

The internal sound engine and
the external sound module
both produce sound when you
play the keyboard.

The internal sound engine
produces sound when you play
the keyboard.

The external sound module
produces sound when you play
the keyboard.

The sound engine is muted. The internal sound engine does not
produce sound. If the immediately previous state was lit green, the
external sound module produces sound.

Red

INT

ZONE INT/EXT
button

COMMON

these knobs.
The parameters that can be controlled depend on the

function select buttons located at the left.

Specify whether the applicable zone does sound
or does not sound when you play the keyboard. In
conjunction with the current zone, this determines how
the internal sound engine (external sound module)
produces sound.

When the applicable zone is not

the current zone

Neither the internal sound engine nor
the external sound module produce
sound when you play the keyboard.
You can use the internal sequencer or
MIDI data from an external device to
play the internal sound engine.

Only if the ZONE INT/EXT button of another
current zone is on (lit red or green), the
internal sound engine produces sound
when you play the keyboard.

Only if the ZONE INT/EXT button of another
current zone is on (lit red or green), the
external sound module produces sound
when you play the keyboard.

[SHIFT] +

ZONE INT/EXT button

Unlit

Various parameters or functions can be assigned to
these sliders. The parameters that can be controlled
depend on the function select buttons located at the
left.

The USB AUDIO setting screen appears.

Switches the function of the USB AUDIO slider between
input and output, or turns the USB AUDIO function off.

Green

ZONE INT/EXT
button

EXT

Orange

MUTE

Set in the MIXER screen

Panel Descriptions

Type:LPF

3

Common section

Controller Explanation

[WRITE] button

[MASTER FX] button

[ANALOG FILTER] button Accesses the analog filter editing screen.

[MOTIONAL PAD] button The MOTIONAL PAD screen appears.

[DAW CTRL] button Lets you use this unit as a DAW controller.

[MENU] button The MENU screen appears.

Display Shows various information depending on operation.

FUNCTION knobs [E1]–
[E6]

[TEMPO] button

[SHIFT] button

[VALUE] dial

[DEC] [INC] buttons

Cursor [H] [I] [K] [J]
buttons

[EXIT] button

[ENTER] button

4

Scene section

Controller Explanation

[SCENE SELECT] button

[SCENE CHAIN] button

[ZONE VIEW] button

[SINGLE TONE] button

5

OSC (Oscillator) section

Controller Explanation

[TYPE] knob Specifies the OSC type.

[VALUE] knob Lets you make OSC-related settings.

[PARAM] button

6

FILTER section

Controller Explanation

[CUTOFF] knob

The WRITE screen appears.
Saves a scene or tone.

The MASTER FX screen appears. If you hold down the
[SHIFT] button and press this button, the MASTER EQ
editing screen appears.

Turning a knob modifies the function or parameter
value that is shown below in the screen. Pressing a
knob has the same result as a button operation.

The TEMPO screen appears.
You can set the tempo by repeatedly pressing the
button at the desired interval.

Accesses the corresponding edit screen when pressed
together with another button.

Changes a value.
If you hold down the [SHIFT] button and turn the dial,

the value changes more greatly.

Changes a value.
If you press one of these buttons while holding down

the other, the value changes more rapidly. If you press
one of these buttons while holding down the [SHIFT]
button, the value changes more greatly.

Move the cursor position up/down/left/right.
These buttons also switch between screens.

This button returns to the previous screen or closes the
open window.

Used to confirm a value, execute an operation, or view
lists or other items.

The SCENE SELECT screen appears.
Here you can select a scene.

The SCENE CHAIN screen appears.
This lets you recall scenes in a specified order.

The ZONE VIEW screen appears.
Here you can check the state of each zone.

Recalls a piano sound to zone 1. Zones other than 1 are
turned off.

NOTE

Note that when you press this button, unsaved scene
settings are lost.

Accesses the OSC setting screen of the TONE EDIT
ZOOM screen.

Specifies the cutoff
frequency of filter.

RESONANCE

7

ENV/AMP section

Controller Explanation

[PITCH ENV] button

[FILTER ENV] button

[AMP ENV] button

[A] knob

[D] knob

[S] knob

[R] knob

[AMP LEVEL] knob Adjusts the volume.

[PARAM] button

8

EFFECTS section

Controller Explanation

[TYPE] knob Specifies the MFX TYPE of the selected zone.

[DEPTH] knob Specifies the MFX DEPTH of the selected zone.

[PARAM] button Accesses the MFX screen of EFFECTS EDIT.

9

Sequencer section

Controller Explanation

TONE CATEGORY buttons
[1]–[16]

[9STOP] button

[APLAY] button
[7REC] button

[TR-REC] button Enables TR-REC. (p. 89)

[PATTERN] button The PATTERN screen appears.

[GROUP] button The GROUP screen appears.

[SONG] button The SONG screen appears.

[RHYTHM PATTERN]
button

10

Pad section

Controller Explanation

[HOLD] button

[BANK] button Switches the pad bank.

[CLIPBOARD] button

[PAD MODE] button

[SAMPLING] button Lets you sample.

Pads [1]–[16]

Use the [A] [D] [S] [R] knobs to edit the pitch envelope
(time-varying change in pitch).

Use the [A] [D] [S] [R] knobs to edit the filter envelope
(time-varying change in cutoff frequency).

Use the [A] [D] [S] [R] knobs to edit the amp envelope
(time-varying change in volume).

Specifies the attack time
of the envelope.

Specifies the decay time
of the envelope.

Specifies the sustain
level of the envelope.

Specifies the release
time of the envelope.

Accesses the TONE EDIT screen. The screen that appears
depends on the PITCH, FILTER, or AMP parameters that
are selected.

Select tones in each category.
Depending on the situation, these buttons are also

used for other things such as TR-REC input or as a
selector for the SCENE CHAIN function.

Stops pattern playback or recording, or stops playback
of the group or song.

Plays the pattern, group, or song.

Enters the record-standby condition.

The RHYTHM PATTERN screen appears.

Turns hold on/off (allowing the sound to continue even
after you release the pad).

Lets you move or copy a sample from one pad to
another.

Specifies the functions that are assigned to the pads.
Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press this button

to access the edit screen for the currently selected pad
mode and related screens.

Play the samples assigned to each pad.
You can make pad mode settings to assign various

functions to the pads.

[RESONANCE] knob

[FILTER TYPE] button Specifies the type of filter.

[PARAM] button

Specifies the resonance
of filter.

Accesses the FILTER setting screen of the TONE EDIT
ZOOM screen.

CUTOFF

9

Panel Descriptions

2: HOT

3: COLD

3: COLD

1: GND 2: HOT

3: COLD

Rear Panel (Connecting Your Equipment)

MIDI device

page

104

Pin assignment of MIC/LINE INPUT jack

TIP: HOT
RING: COLD
SLEEVE: GND

Microphone Synthesizer

1: GND2: HOT

Computer USB flash drive

page

102

HeadphonesMonitor speakers (powered)

A D E F G

C

Power cordto Power outlet

Pedal unit

(RPU-3)

Expression pedal (EV-5)
or Pedal switch (DP Series)

External USB device

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any connections.

A

Power Supply

Controller Explanation

[L] switch

AC IN jack

B

OUTPUT jack

Controller Explanation

PHONES jack

MAIN OUT jacks (L, R)

(Balanced)

MAIN OUT jacks (L/MONO, R)

SUB OUT 1 jacks (L, R)

SUB OUT 2 jacks

ANALOG FILTER OUT
jacks (1, 2)

C

CV/GATE jacks

Controller Explanation

GATE OUT jacks

CV OUT jacks

(L, R)

(1, 2)

(1, 2)

This turns the power on/off.

Connect the included power cord to this connector.

* To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn

down the volume, and turn off all the units before making any
connections.

You can connect a set of headphones here.
Even if headphones are connected, an audio signal is

sent from the OUTPUT jacks and BALANCED OUT jacks.

These are balanced output jacks for audio signals.
Connect them to your mixer.

1: GND

These are output jacks for audio signals. Connect them
to your amp. If you’re outputting in mono, connect the
L/MONO jack.

These are output jacks for sub-out audio.

These output the sound that has passed through the
analog filter section.

These jacks output note-on/off. They output +5 V.
Depending on the settings, GATE OUT 2 can also be

used as CV OUT.

These jacks output pitch. If you’ve specified a transpose
or octave shift setting, the voltage changes according
to the setting.

These jacks support OCT/V (Hz/V is not supported).

Pin assignment of MAIN
OUT jack

D

INPUT jack

Controller Explanation

Connect a mic, audio device, or external synthesizer
etc. to these jacks.

The MIC/LINE INPUT jacks support XLR-type and TRS-

MIC/LINE INPUT jacks

(1, 2) (Balanced)

LEVEL knobs

E

Controller Explanation

PEDAL jacks

CTRL 3/C, HOLD/R)

F

Controller Explanation

MIDI connectors

OUT 2/THRU)

G

Controller Explanation

USB MEMORY port

USB COMPUTER port

EXTERNAL DEVICE jacks

(1, 2, 3)

(1, 2)

FOOT PEDAL jack

(CTRL 1, CTRL 2/L,

MIDI jack

(IN, OUT 1,

USB port

type plugs. The XLR-type connections support 48 V
phantom power, allowing you to connect condenser
mics that use phantom power (phantom power supply:
DC 48 V, 10 mA Max). Stereo input via a TRS plug is not
supported.

Adjusts the input level of the MIC
INPUT jack.

If you connect a pedal switch (sold separately: DP
series) to the HOLD/R jack, you can use it as a damper
pedal. You can also assign various functions to the
pedals that are connected to the CTRL 1, CTRL 2/L, and
CTRL 3/C jacks.

* Use only the specified expression pedal. By connecting any

other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction and/or
damage to the unit.

Used for connecting external MIDI devices and for
transmission of MIDI messages.

The OUT 2/THRU connector’s function can be switched
to operate either as MIDI THRU or as MIDI OUT.

Use a commercially available USB flash drive. However,
we cannot guarantee that all commercially available
USB flash drives will work.

Connect this to your computer to transfer performance
data and audio signals.

Connect these to an external USB device.

Analog synthesizers or Eurorack
modules that are equipped with
CV/gate input jacks.

page

105

MAX

B

MIN

10

Basic Operation

Here we explain basic operation of the buttons and knobs used to operate the FANTOM.

Display

[MENU] button

FUNCTION knobs [E1]–[E6]

Editing a Value

Use the following methods to modify a setting’s value.

[INC] [DEC] Buttons

Press the [INC] button to increase the value; press the [DEC]
button to decrease the value.

Purpose Operation

Modifying a value continuously

Modifying a value rapidly

Modifying a value more
greatly

Hold down the [DEC] button or [INC] button.

Hold down the [INC] button and press the [DEC]
button.

Hold down the [DEC] button and press the [INC]
button.

Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [DEC]
button. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press
the [INC] button.

[VALUE] dial

[INC] [DEC] buttons

cursor buttons

[SHIFT] button [EXIT] button [ENTER] button

NUMERIC Window

If you hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ENTER] button,
the numeric window appears. This is a convenient way to directly
enter a numeric parameter value from the touch panel.

You can also open a window by touching a <NUMERIC> icon in the
FUNCTION area below the display.

Cursor

NUMERIC window

[VALUE] Dial

Turn the dial clockwise to increase the value, or counter-clockwise to
decrease the value.

Purpose Operation

Modifying a value more
greatly

Hold down the [SHIFT] button and turn the [VALUE]
dial.

Display (Touch Panel)

You can directly touch or drag on/off icons, knobs, and sliders in the
screen to switch them on/off or change their value.

Examples of on/off icons

Knob Slider Selection buttons

NOTE

Some parameters don’t support numeric input.

List Window

You can open a list window by directly touching a pulldown menu
in the screen, or by moving the cursor to a parameter and pressing
the [ENTER] button. Use the [E4] knob to select the value.

Pulldown Menu

List window

List window

Drag up or right Value increases

Drag down or left Value decreases.

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Basic Operation

Moving the Cursor

Multiple setting items (parameters) or selection items are
shown in a single screen or window. To edit them using the
[INC] / [DEC] buttons or the [VALUE] dial, move the cursor to the
location of the item you want to edit.

The shape of the cursor differs depending on the screen or the
parameter. (For example, it could have a red or blue border, or
be highlighted in red or yellow, etc.) You can move the cursor in
the following ways.

Cursor

Cursor

Cursor

Cursor

Cursor

Cursor [H] [I] [K] [J] Buttons

Press a cursor button to move the cursor in the corresponding direction.

Purpose Operation

Moving the cursor
continuously

Moving the cursor rapidly

Hold down the cursor button.

While continuing to hold down one cursor button,
hold down the cursor button of the opposite
direction.

Cursor

FUNCTION Knobs [E1]–[E6]

These knobs perform the functions that are assigned to them
in each screen, such as editing parameters or scrolling lists or
tabs. By pressing a knob, you can edit a value with a button-like
operation.

Knob border
color

red

blue

green

unlit

Explanation

Turn the knob to scroll the tab or parameter cursor.

Turn the knob to edit the value of the corresponding parameter.
For a parameter whose value is “on/off,” you can press the knob to
switch the parameter on/off.

Press the knob to execute or cancel a function, or to move to
another page.

No function is assigned to a knob in this state.

Knob and Slider Operations

When you use a knob or slider to edit a setting, the edited
parameter and its value are shown in a popup screen.

The popup screen closes automatically after a time.
Some parameters don’t show a popup screen.

Display (Touch Panel)

By directly touching a parameter value, knob icon, or slider icon in the screen,
you can move the cursor to that location.

NOTE

Some icons do not move the cursor.

Confirming or Canceling the Value

[ENTER] Button

Use this button to confirm a value or execute an operation. When you move
the cursor to a tone or parameter and press the [ENTER] button, a list appears,
allowing you to change the setting.

[EXIT] Button

This button returns to the previous screen, or closes the open window.

Display (Touch Panel)

Indication such as <OK> or <SELECT> shown in a confirmation screen
have the same operation as the [ENTER] button, and <EXIT> has the same
operation as the [EXIT] button.

Use <CANCEL> to cancel an operation, or to return an edited value to its
original value and exit the screen.

[SHIFT] Button

This is used in conjunction with other buttons.
By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing another button, you can

move to the related edit screen for the button that you pressed (shortcut).

Shortcut Explanation

[SHIFT] +WHEEL1, 2

[SHIFT] +S1, S2, S3

[SHIFT] + [ASSIGN] 1, 2 The Assign setting screen appears.

[SHIFT] + [SPLIT/KEY RANGE] The Key Range setting screen appears.

[SHIFT] + [PAD MODE]

The setting screen for the corresponding
controller appears.

The setting screen or related screen for the
currently selected pad mode appears.

[MENU] Button

Allows you to make detailed settings for a function, or system settings.
You can also access the menu screen by touching the <
located in the upper left of the SCENE SELECT screen.

Operating procedures in this manual

On this unit, operations such as “editing a value,” “moving the cursor,”
“setting/cancelling a value,” or “moving to a screen” can be performed
on multiple ways, as explained earlier. (For example, “button
operations,” “touch panel operations,” “dial operations,” etc.)

To prevent the explanations from becoming cluttered, subsequent
explanations in this document use a simplified form such as “move the
cursor to __ and edit the value” or “choose __,” rather than describing
all of the possible methods for doing so. For actual operation, you can
use your preferred method of the various multiple methods described
above.

> icon

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Basic Operation

Operations in the Display

This unit’s display is a touch panel; you can perform various
operations by directly touching the display. There are many
screens, but here we explain the typical screen operations.

5 A light touch with your finger is sufficient to operate the touch panel.

The touch panel might be damaged if you press it strongly, or if you
press it with a hard object. Do not use excessive force, and use only your
finger to operate it.

5 Text enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicates a button or knob on the

panel. Text enclosed in angle brackets < > indicates a button, knob, or
icon in the display that you can “touch.” Icons such as “OK” or “CANCEL”
that are shown in the lower part of the display and respond to the
[E1]–[E6] knobs as well as to touch in the display are expressed in this
document using a form such as “Select [E6] OK.”

MEMO

If you lose track of which screen you’re in, you can return to the SCENE SELECT
screen by pressing the [EXIT] button several times or by pressing the [SCENE
SELECT] button.

By touching the <
the previous screen.

SCENE SELECT Screen

Opens a menu. Touch to move between screens.

Touch to select a
scene.

> icon in the upper left of the screen, you can return to

Switches to the next
(previous) page.

ZONE VIEW Screen

Touch to move the
cursor.

MENU Screen

Returns to the screen of the next-higher level.

Touch to move
between screens.

Touch to turn a switch
on/off.

Touch to open
the list.

This shows information about the parameters that you can control using knobs [E1]–[E6].

TONE EDIT Screen

Switches to the PRO
EDIT screen.

Touch to switch
between tabs. Swipe
to scroll.

This shows information about the parameters that you can control using knobs [E1]–[E6].

Touch to turn a switch
on/off or to select.

Touch to move the cursor. Drag to
edit a value.

Touch to close a
window.

Touch to move
between screens.

Touch to select a
parameter.

RENAME Screen

Symbols

Change the
input position

REC STANDBY Screen

Touch to enter characters.

Cancel.

Touch to open the list.

Confirm.

Drag to edit a value.

From the menu, use the [E4] knob to select a parameter, and confirm.

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An Overview of FANTOM

Basic Structure

Broadly speaking, this unit consists of four sections: controller, synthesizer, sequencer, and sampler.

Synthesizer

Controller

Synthesizer

This is the section that generates and modifies sound. In
response to the performance data from the controller, it
produces an audio signal that is output from the OUTPUT jacks
and the PHONE jack.
This is also called the sound engine section.

The FANTOM provides numerous tones that you can use to perform and
produce songs. These tones are organized by category, allowing you to
quickly select and play the tone you want. When you find a tone that you like,
you can use the knobs and controllers of the synthesizer section to modify the
tone in real time while you play it.

To play a tone, you assign it to a container called a “zone.” The FANTOM
provides 16 zones so that you can play multiple tones simultaneously.

5 You can play a single tone using just one zone (Single)
5 You can play multiple tones together using multiple zones (Layer)
5 You can play separate tones with your right and left hands (Split)

This supports a variety of performing styles depending on your situation.
When you’re producing a song, you can take full advantage of all 16 zones for

multipart performance.
Settings for each zone together with the song data is managed collectively in

units called “scenes.”

Sequencer

The sequencer section lets you record your performance as
MIDI data and play it back. You can record synchronize data to
tracks that are paired with the zones, and create patterns. You
can combine patterns to create groups, and place groups in a
desired order to create a song.

Track

This is a container for patterns. Tracks have a one-to-one relationship
with zones. You can use all 16 tracks to make every zone play
independently.

Pattern

This is a unit of sequence data that records performance data for an
individual tone. There can be up to eight patterns in one track. You can
record up to 32 measures in one pattern.
Realtime recording, step recording, and TR-REC are supported.

Group

This records a combination of patterns for each track. You can create up

to 16 groups in one scene.

Sequencer

Sampler

Sampler

The sampler section lets you audio-record (sample) the sound of your
keyboard performance or the input sound from an audio device or
mic. The recorded sample can be played by pressing a pad.

Sample

This is a piece of sampled sound. For each sample, you can specify
looping and other settings, and assign it to a pad.

Controller

This includes the keyboard, pads, pitch bend/modulation lever,
wheels, panel knobs, sliders, and pedals connected to the rear
panel. When you perform a performance operation such as
pressing or releasing a key or pressing the damper pedal, the
operation is converted into a MIDI message and transmitted to
the sound engine and to an external MIDI device.

FANTOM

Controller

Keyboard

Pitch bend

Pedal

Track1

Track2

Track3

Track4

Track10

Track16

Sliders

Knobs

Wheel

SynthesizerSequencer

Zone1

Zone2

Zone3

Zone4

Zone10

Zone16

Sampler

Pad

Audio signal

Song

By placing groups in the desired order you can create a “song” that

records that order. You can create one song in one scene.

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Performance data

An Overview of FANTOM

Units of Sound

TONE

The “tone” is the smallest unit of sound. There are three types of tone, depending on the sound engine used by the tone.
The FANTOM produces tones using three sound engines: Z-Core, Drum, and VPno.

Type Explanation

These are tones that produces the sound of a single

Z-Core

(ZEN-Core Tone)

Drum

(Drum Kit Tone)

VPno

(V-Piano Tone)

instrument such as piano, organ, or synth. A single
instrumental sound is created by combining four partials
(PWM waves or VA oscillators). These tones consist of the
ZEN-Core sound engine together with effects (MFX+EQ).

These are tones that contain a collection of multiple
percussion instruments, and are called “drum kits.” A drum
kit produces different percussion instrument sounds
depending on the key (note number) that you play. These
tones consist of the ZEN-Core sound engine together with
effects (MFX+EQ+COMP).

*COMP applies only for the one specified zone (the zone
specified by Drum Kit Comp Zone).

These are V-Piano tones. They can be used only in ZONE 1.
These tones consist of the V-Piano Technology sound engine
together with effects (MFX).

Type : Z-Core

PARTIAL

1

3

MFX EQ

PRESET TONE

USER TONE

2

4

Type : Drum

INST

INST1 (C-1)

MFX

PRESET DRUM KIT
USER DRUM KIT

EQ

COMP

What is the ZEN-Core engine?

This is a new synthesizer sound engine that was developed using cutting­edge technology based on VA technology developed for the V-Synth. It
features analog-like response speed and high resolution, allowing you to
create a wide range of high-quality sounds. It is also fused with the PCM
sound engine developed by Roland for many years, supporting even more
sophisticated sound design.

What is the V-Piano Technology sound engine?

This is a dedicated sound engine for acoustic piano which reproduces a
piano from its structure.

5 You can edit a tone and then save it as a user tone.
5 You can use tone category buttons [1]–[16] to select tones by category, or select them by Bank + number.

Type : VPno

INST

PIANO
DESIGNER

MFX

PRESET TONE
USER TONE

ZONE

This is a container for playing a tone.
To play a tone, you assign it to a zone. For each zone, you can

specify whether it is connected to the keyboard, and make
settings such as its key range, volume, pan, and controller
reception.

There are 16 zones; by combining zones you can create
sounds that consist of multiple tones, or create foundational
performance (tone) settings for each song.

You can also use specific zones to control an external sound
module (EXT ZONE) instead of the internal sound engine.

ZONE16

ZONE1

MIDI

USB

CV/GATE

Controllers

Level

Pan

Key Range

etc.

INTEXT

TONE

EQ

Level

Pan

Key Range

etc.

SCENE

A scene contains a favorite performing state, including settings
for each zone (tone, MFX, volume, etc.), settings common to all
zones (Reverb, Chorus, IFX, Analog Filter, etc.), and sequence
data for each zone.

You can store an idea for a song or phrase as a scene, and
manage scenes by switching them for each song.

You can freely recall saved scenes in the SCENE SELECT screen
that appears after startup.

By using the SCENE CHAIN function you can place and recall
scenes in the order of the songs that you’ll be playing live, or
collect frequently-used scenes for easy recall (p. 60).

SCENE:A001

ZONE16

ZONE1

ANALOG FX

ARPEGGIO CHORD PAD

INTEXT

CHO

RHYTHM

TRACK16

TRACK1

PTN:A PTN:H

GROUP

SEQUENCE DATA

SONGREVIFX2IFX1

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An Overview of FANTOM

About the Effects

The FANTOM is equipped with the following built-in effects, and settings can be made independently for each.

Effect type Effect Explanation

This is a general-purpose multi-effect that transforms the sound itself, giving it an entirely different
character. You can choose from 90 types as appropriate for your needs.

These types include single effects such as distortion or flanger, as well as a variety of other types.
Each tone has settings for one multi-effect.

A drum kit can use six compressor units. These can be assigned to individual drum instruments.
A drum kit can be assigned to all zones, but the six compressor units for a drum kit apply only to

the specified one zone (the zone specified by Drum Kit Comp Zone).

This is an equalizer that can be applied to each partial of tone.
You can independently adjust the high, mid, and low-frequency ranges.

This is an equalizer that can be applied to each drum inst.
You can independently adjust the high, mid, and low-frequency ranges.

This is an equalizer that can be applied to each zone.
You can independently adjust the high, mid, and low-frequency ranges.

Chorus is an effect that adds depth and spaciousness to the sound.
This effect is common to all zones.

Reverb is an effect that produces the reverberation that is characteristic of sounds heard in a hall.
This effect is common to all zones.

These are general-purpose insert effects that can transform the sound itself, giving it a completely
different character.

There are 90 types, and you can select and use the type that’s appropriate for your purpose. Use
these when you want to apply a further effect in addition to the multi-effect. The insert effects
provide two independent effect units, IFX 1 and 2, and you can make routing settings to connect
IFX 1 and 2 in series or in parallel. These effects are common to all zones.

This provides two independent units of analog filter + overdrive.
They can be applied to the desired zone output, or to the mixed master output.
Highly flexible routing is provided, so that the output of the analog filter can be returned to main

out, or output from the Analog Out jack. This effect is common to all zones.

The mastering compressor compresses sound that is louder than the specified volume level,
making the volume more consistent.

It can be adjusted independently for the high, mid, and low-frequency regions.

The mastering EQ is an equalizer that is applied to the entire sound engine of the FANTOM.
You can independently adjust the high, mid, and low-frequency ranges.

Tone effects

Scene (Zone) effects

System effects

(MASTER FX)

System effects

(Effects applied to the AUDIO INPUT jack)

Multi-effect (MFX)

DRUM KIT COMP

PARTIAL EQ

KIT PARTIAL EQ (KIT PTL EQ)

Zone EQ

Chorus

Reverb

Insert effect1 (IFX1)

Insert effect2 (IFX2)

Analog Filter

Mastering Comp

Mastering EQ

Low Cut This cuts the unwanted low-frequency portion from the input sound of the AUDIO INPUT jacks.

Input EQ (EQ) This equalizer is applied to the input sound from the AUDIO INPUT jacks.

Input Reverb (REV) This reverb is applied to the input sound from the AUDIO INPUT jacks.

ZONE (Type : Z-Core)

TONE

PARTIAL

PARTIAL
EQ

ZONE (Type : Drum)

DRUM KIT

KIT PTL

Inst

EQ

Comp x 6
for Drum Kit

Drum Kit Comp Zone

Audio Input

from Rev

from Cho

MFX

MFX

to AFX

Low Cut

to Sub

Zone EQ

to Rev
to Cho

to Rev
to Cho

Zone EQ

Input
EQ

to Cho

to Rev

Input
Reverb

to AFX

to Sub

Chorus Send

Reverb Send

to Sub

to AFX

IFX1

IFX2

Chorus

Reverb

to Cho

to Rev

to Sub to Sub

to AFX to AFX

Master FX

Master
Comp

Master

Mixer

to Sub

to Sub

from AFX

EQ

Analog
FX1

Analog
FX2

from Sub1

from Sub2

Main Output

Sub1 Output

Sub2 Output

Analog Output

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An Overview of FANTOM

About Memory

“Memory” refers to locations where scenes, tones, and other settings are stored.
Memory can be categorized according to its function into three types: the temporary area, rewritable memory (user memory, system

memory, internal storage, and USB flash drive), and non-rewritable memory (preset memory).

FANTOM

Temporary area (Temporary memory)

Select WriteSelect

Preset memory

Preset tone

Preset drum kit

Preset rhythm group

Preset rhythm pattern

Preset arpeggio style

USB flash drive

ROLAND folder

BACKUP folder

Backup

User memory System memory

Scene

Pattern

Group

Song

System

User tone

User drum kit

User rhythm group

Scene chain

BackupRestore

Export Import

Setting

WAV fileSMF file

Sample
memory

Sample

Import

EXPORT
Sample folder

WAV file

Internal
storage

CopyExport

Temporary memory

The temporary area

This temporarily stores the data for the
scene, tones, and sequence data that you
selected using the panel buttons.

When you perform, the sounds are
produced according to the settings of the
temporary area. When you edit scenes,
tones, or sequence data, your changes affect
the data that has been recalled into the
temporary area; they do not directly modify
the data of that memory.

Settings in temporary memory are not
permanent; they will be lost when you turn
off the power or recall other settings.

If you want to keep the settings that are in
temporary memory, you must save them to
user memory or a USB flash drive.

Rewritable memory

System memory

This area stores system settings for the
entire FANTOM. To save system parameters,
execute the system save operation (p. 112).

User memory

This memory stores data that is saved in
the FANTOM. To store data, execute the
appropriate Save operation.

5 Saving a scene. (p. 44)
5 Saving a tone. (p. 48)
5 Saving a rhythm pattern group. (p. 34)
5 Creating a chain set. (p. 61)

Sample memory

This memory stores samples in the FANTOM.
Samples are saved automatically when you
stop sampling or when you exit the WAVE
EDIT screen.

Internal storage

This is storage memory inside the FANTOM.
You can use the file utility functions to copy,

delete, or move saved files between this
storage and a USB flash drive.

USB flash drive

5 The user memory data and the system

parameter settings can be backed up
together to a USB flash drive (p. 108).

5 SMF or WAV files can be imported into the

FANTOM or exported from the FANTOM.

Non-rewritable memory

Preset memory

Data in preset memory cannot be rewritten.
However, you can call this data into the

temporary area, modify the settings, and
then save those modified settings in user
memory.

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Getting Ready

Placing This Unit on a Stand

Be careful not to pinch your fingers when setting up the stand. Place the instrument on the stand as follows.

* When using the KS-10Z, ensure that the height of the unit is one meter or lower.

If You’re Using the FANTOM-6/FANTOM-7

If you want to place the FANTOM-6/FANTOM-7 on a stand, please use the KS-12 or KS-10Z stands manufactured by Roland.

* The illustration shows the FANTOM-6.

KS-12

Adjust the horizontal width of the
stand so that the rubber feet on
the keyboard side of the FANTOM
fit into the holes that are provided
to accommodate them.

Top view

KS-10Z

Align the front of
the FANTOM with
the front of the
stand

Adjust so that
the height does
not exceed one
meter.

Adjust the horizontal width of the
stand as shown in the illustration.

FANTOM-60680 mm
FANTOM-70780 mm

Top view

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If You’re Using the FANTOM-8

If you want to place the FANTOM-8 on a stand, please use the KS-12, KS-10Z, or KS-G8B stands manufactured by Roland.

KS-12

KS-10Z

Getting Ready

Adjust the horizontal width of the
stand so that the rubber feet on
the keyboard side of the FANTOM
fit into the holes that are provided
to accommodate them.

Top view

Align the front
of the FANTOM
with the front of
the stand

KS-G8B

Align the front
of the FANTOM
with the front of
the stand’s upper
arm.

Adjust so that
the height does
not exceed one
meter.

Adjust the horizontal width of the
stand as shown in the illustration.

730 mm

Top view

Align the center of the
FANTOM with the center
of the stand.

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Getting Ready

Turning the Power On

Once everything is properly connected, be sure to follow
the procedure below to turn on their power. If you turn on
equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or
equipment failure.

1.

Minimize the volume of this unit.

Also completely turn down the volume of any connected
external devices.

2.

Press the [L] switch.

The unit is turned on, and the display’s backlighting comes on.

ON

OFF

3.

Turn on the power to connected external
devices.

4.

Adjust the volume of the connected external
devices.

Making the Power Automatically Turn
off After a Time

The power to this unit will be turned off automatically after a
predetermined amount of time has passed since it was last used
for playing music, or its buttons or controls were operated (Auto
Off function).

If you do not want the power to be turned off automatically,
disengage the Auto Off function.

NOTE

5 Unsaved data is lost when the power turns off. Any data that you want

to keep must be saved in advance.

5 To restore power, turn the power on again.

Changing the Auto Off Setting

1.

Press the [MENU] button.

The MENU screen appears.

(Auto Off)

5.

Adjust the volume of this unit.

Turning the Power Off

1.

Minimize the volume of this unit.

Also completely turn down the volume of any connected
external devices.

2.

Turn off the power of the connected external
devices.

3.

Press the [L] switch.

The unit is turned off.

NOTE

5 Before turning the unit on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down.

Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when
switching the unit on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate
a malfunction.

5 If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the unit, then

unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

2.

Touch <SYSTEM>.

The SYSTEM screen appears.

3.

Touch <GENERAL>.

4.

Select “Auto Off” and change the setting.

Parameter Value Explanation

OFF The power will not turn off automatically.

Auto Off

5.

If you want to store the auto-off setting, press

30min

240min
(default)

The power will automatically turn off if no
operation is performed for 30 minutes.

The power will automatically turn off if no
operation is performed for 240 minutes
(four hours).

the [WRITE] button in the System screen.

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When the save operation is completed, the indication
“Completed” appears.

02: Performing

Contents

Selecting a Sound (SCENE/TONE) .................. 22

: Selecting a Scene .................................. 22

Selecting a Bank ..................................... 22

Quick Edit ............................................ 22

: Selecting a Tone ................................... 23

Selecting Tones in a Category (Category Lock) ......... 23

Selecting Tones from a List.......................... 23

Performing........................................... 24

: Playing One Tone in One Zone (Single)............ 24

: Layering Zones (Layer) .............................. 24

Selecting a Tone (Layer) ............................... 25

: Dividing the Keyboard into Two Regions (Split). 25

Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point ............... 25

Selecting a Tone (Split) ................................ 25

: Playing Multiple Zones ........................... 26

Specifying the Range of Each Zone (KEY RANGE)...... 26

Changing the Keyboard Settings............. 27

: Raising/Lowering the Key Range in Semitone

(Transpose) ...................................... 27

Steps

: Raising/Lowering the Key Range in Octaves

(Octave) ................................................ 27

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Selecting a Sound

(SCENE/TONE)

Menu

Scene Number: Scene Name

MEMO

Selected scene

Selecting a Scene

Status of each effect

Quick Edit

Here’s how to switch banks.

Play/StopBeat Tempo Locator

Current pad mode

Edit

Show next 16
scenes

1.

Press the [SCENE SELECT] button.

The SCENE SELECT screen appears.

2.

Touch a scene icon in the screen to select the
desired scene.

The icon of the selected scene
is colored.

Sixteen scene icons are arranged in the screen as a 4 x 4 grid, and you can
select one of these scenes. By touching the K (J) icon located at the left
or right edge of the screen, you can choose from the previous (or next) 16
scenes.

Selecting a Bank

Scenes are organized in “banks” of 128 scenes.

BANK A A001–A128

BANK B B001–B128

BANK C C001–C128

BANK D D001–D128

1.

Press the [ENTER] button.

The BANK SELECT screen appears.

2.

Select the desired bank.

Quick Edit

In the SCENE SELECT screen and the ZONE VIEW screen, you
can use FUNCTION knobs [E1]–[E6] located below the display to
quickly edit the sound. (Quick Edit)

Shows the name of the parameter corresponding to each
knob

Press the knob to switch the parameter

5 The editable parameters differ depending on the tone type.
5 Depending on the tone type, you can press a knob to switch

parameters.

5 These quick edit operations edit the parameters of the current zone. If

the tone type is “Drum,” they edit the parameters of the instrument that
you specify by pressing a key on the keyboard.

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Back

1 ZONE VIEW

Scene Number: Scene Name

Tempo

Locator

Selecting a Sound (SCENE/TONE)

Play/StopBeat

Current pad mode

4 ZONE VIEW

Zone Number

Tone Number: Tone Name

Category
Lock

Type

Bank

Category Name

Quick Edit

Selecting a Tone

1.

Press the [ZONE VIEW] button.

The ZONE VIEW screen appears.

Each time you press the [ZONE VIEW] button, the configuration

alternates in the order of 1 ZONE04 ZONE08 ZONE016

ZONE.

Cursor

Zone parameter settings

ZONE
EQ

Switch the number
of zones shown

ON/OFF

Arpeggio

MFX

Target

Key Range

8 ZONE VIEW

16 ZONE VIEW

Turn each effect on/off

Selecting Tones from a List

You can access the tone list and select tones from that list.

1.

Move the cursor in the screen to the tone
number: tone name.

2.

Press the [ENTER] button.

The tone list screen appears.

Pulldown Menu

Category tab

Cursor

2.

Press a ZONE SELECT button [1]–[8] to select

the zone that you want to control.

To select zones 9–16, use the [ZONE 1-8/9-16] button to

switch groups, and then press a ZONE SELECT [1]–[8] button.

3.

Press a tone category button [1]–[16] to select

the type (category) of tone.

4.

Move the cursor to the tone name (number),

and use the [VALUE] dial or the [INC][DEC]

buttons to select a tone.

Cursor

Selecting Tones in a Category

If you move the cursor to the lock icon and use the [VALUE] dial
or the [DEC][INC] buttons to set it to “UNLOCK,” you can switch
tones across categories.

If this is set to “LOCK,” you can switch
tones within the currently selected
category.

(Category Lock)

UNLOCK LOCK

Operation Explanation

Touch a category tab

Pulldown Menu Selects a category from a list.

PAGE [E1] knob Switches the page of the selected category.

[E6] OK

[ENTER] button

[E5] CANCEL

3.

Select a tone.

4.

Select [E6] OK.

Selects another category in the same category
group

Confirms the operation and returns to the ZONE
VIEW screen.

Cancels the operation and returns to the ZONE
VIEW screen.

If you decide to cancel, choose [E5] CANCEL.
You return to the ZONE VIEW screen.

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Performing

Playing One Tone in One Zone

Most of the scenes provided by the factory settings produce
sound using a combination of multiple zones. These are created
so that playing a key might sound multiple tones, or that
different tones might sound in different areas of the keyboard.
If you want to focus on a single tone and just use a single zone
to play that one tone, it is convenient to use the “Single Tone”
function.

1.

Press the [SCENE SELECT] button.

The SCENE SELECT screen appears.

2.

Select the scene whose settings you want to

(Single)

change.

3.

Press the [SINGLE TONE] button.

Now you can use the single tone play function.

In single play

5 Only the sound of ZONE 1 is heard when you play the keyboard.
5 An acoustic piano tone is selected.
5 The ZONE VIEW screen (1 ZONE VIEW) appears.

Layering Zones (Layer)

You can layer multiple tones so that they are heard
simultaneously when you play the keyboard. This type of setup
is called a “layer.” The FANTOM lets you layer the desired zones
and play them as layers.

1.

Press the ZONE INT/EXT button of the zones
that you want to layer, making them light red.

Switch between ZONE
1–8/9–16

For this example, press the ZONE INT/EXT buttons for ZONE 1, 2,
and 3 to make them light red.

MEMO

To make a ZONE 9–16 light red, press the [ZONE 1-8/9-16] button to
switch the target range of zones.

2.

Of the zones that are lit, press the ZONE
SELECT button of one zone to specify it as the
current zone.

4.

Select a tone and play it.

5.

If you want to save the modified settings as a
scene, press the [SINGLE TONE] button once
again.

The CONFIRM screen appears.

6.

Select [E4] YES.

The SCENE WRITE screen appears.
If you decide to cancel, choose [E6] CANCEL.

MEMO

If you select [E5] NO, you return to the state of step 3.

7.

Save the scene as described in “Saving a Scene” (p. 44).

MEMO

As an alternative to this procedure,
you can select the A:016 “Single Tone
Play” scene and use single tone play.

For this example, we specify ZONE 1 as the current zone of the
three ZONE 1–3 that are lit red. You are free to specify ZONE 2 or
ZONE 3 if you like.

ZONE1

ZONE2

ZONE3

When you play the keyboard in this state, the zones that are lit
red (ZONE 1–3) sound together.

NOTE

Zones whose ZONE INT/EXT button is lit green are controlling an external
MIDI sound module.

To switch to the internal sound engine, once again hold down the [SHIFT]
button and press the corresponding ZONE INT/EXT button to make the
button light red (INT setting).

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Performing

Selecting a Tone (Layer)

1.

Press the [ZONE VIEW] button.

The ZONE VIEW screen appears.

Select the VIEW number as appropriate for the zones that are

layered.

2.

Switch the current zone and select a tone for

each zone.

Current Zone

3.

Save the scene as described in “Saving a

Layered zones

Scene” (p. 44).

Dividing the Keyboard into Two
Regions

You can divide the keyboard into left-hand and right-hand
ranges, and play a different tone in each range.

This type of setup is called a “split,” and the point at which the
keyboard is divided is called the “split point.”

1.

Select a scene for single play.

(Split)

Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point

1.

While holding down the [SPLIT] button, press
the key that is to become the new split point.

Split point

(included in ZONE 1)

When you press a key, the split point is shown.
When you release the [SPLIT] button, the previous display will

reappear.
The split-point key is included in the ZONE 1 section.

Selecting a Tone (Split)

1.

Press the [ZONE VIEW] button.

The ZONE VIEW screen appears.
Select the VIEW number that’s appropriate for the number of

zones that are split.

2.

Switch the current zone and select a tone for
each zone.

Current Zone

2.

Press the [SPLIT] button to make it light.

Low range (ZONE4)

Split point

Split is enabled; you can play the ZONE 1 tone in the high range,

and the ZONE 4 tone in the low range.

3.

To cancel split, press the [SPLIT] button to

High range (ZONE1)

make it go dark.

When you disable split, the high and low range settings (KEY

RANGE) are reset, and ZONE 1 and 4 are layered.

NOTE

On the FANTOM, the [SPLIT] button is lit whenever the high and low range
settings (KEY RANGE) of any zone are other than the default values (low C-:
high G9). Even if zones are layered, the button is lit whenever the KEY RANGE
settings are other than the default. Making the [SPLIT] button go dark means
that the KEY RANGE settings of all zones are reset to the default values.

Split zones

Hold down ZONE SELECT [1] if you want to change the tone of
the high range, or hold down ZONE SELECT [4] if you want to
change the tone of the low range, and then select a tone.

3.

Save the scene as described in “Saving a
Scene” (p. 44).

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Performing

Playing Multiple Zones

You can use layers and splits together to create and play more
complex combinations.

Specifying the Range of Each Zone

(KEY RANGE)

By using a combination of layers and split, you can create and
play more complex combinations. By using the KEY RANGE
function, you can freely specify the key range of each zone.
You can create splits that use numerous zones, or layer only a
specific key range.

Split using multiple zones Specific key ranges are layered

1.

Press the [ZONE VIEW] button.

The ZONE VIEW screen appears.
Select the VIEW number that’s appropriate for the number of

zones you’re using.

2.

Layer the zones that you want to use (p. 24).

About unlit zones

If you play the keyboard when the ZONE INT/EXT button of the current
zone is unlit, only the current zone is heard regardless of the lit status
of other zones.

In this example, only ZONE 4 (the current zone) is heard when you play
the keyboard.

Normally, zones whose ZONE INT/EXT button is unlit do not respond
to your playing, and are used mainly to play MIDI messages from
a sequencer. If you want to hear the sound of such zones, you can
successively switch the current zone to each unlit zone and play the
keyboard to hear the sound of that zone.

Since the current zone is saved in the scene, take care to return the
current zone to its original setting before you save.

3.

In the ZONE VIEW screen, move the cursor to
KEY RANGE, and set the key range (KEYBOARD
RANGE LOWER/UPPER) of each zone.

Current Zone

Parameter Explanation

KEYBOARD RANGE LOWER Sets the lower limit of the key range

KEYBOARD RANGE UPPER Sets the upper limit of the key range.

When you edit the KEYBOARD RANGE LOWER/UPPER values, the
[SPLIT] button is automatically lit.

MEMO

If you hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [SPLIT] button, the KEY
RANGE screen of ZONE EDIT appears. The KEY RANGE settings can also be
edited in this screen. For details, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).

LOWER UPPER

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Changing the Keyboard Settings

Raising/Lowering the Key Range in
Semitone Steps

1.

Hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button and press

the OCTAVE [DOWN] button or [UP] button.

When you press the button, the screen shows the value of the

setting.

Parameter Value Explanation

Transpose -5–+6 Specifies the key range in semitone steps.

MEMO

5 To cancel transpose, press the [TRANSPOSE] button once again to

make it go dark. Once you have set transpose, you can simply press the

[TRANSPOSE] button to instantly transpose to the previously-set value.

5 If you hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button and press the OCTAVE

[DOWN] and [UP] buttons simultaneously, the value is returned to “0.”

(Transpose)

Raising/Lowering the Key Range in
Octaves

1.

Press the OCTAVE [DOWN] button or [UP]
button.

When you press the button, the screen shows the value of the
setting.

Parameter Value Explanation

Octave -3–+3 Specifies the key range in octaves.

MEMO

5 If you press the OCTAVE [DOWN] and [UP] buttons simultaneously, the

value is returned to “0.”

(Octave)

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Memo

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03: Performance Functions

Contents

Playing Arpeggios................................. 30

: Using the Arpeggiator ............................ 30

: Setting the Arpeggiator Tempo ................. 30

: Holding the Arpeggio (Hold) ....................... 31

Using a Pedal Switch ................................ 31

: Arpeggiator Settings.............................. 31

Playing Chords (Chord Memory) .................... 32

: Performing with the Chord Memory Function 32

: Chord Memory Settings .......................... 32

Performing with Rhythm Patterns ........... 33

: Selecting/Playing Rhythm Patterns............. 33

: Editing a Rhythm Pattern Group ................ 34

Saving a Rhythm Pattern Group .................... 34

: Changing the Tempo of the Rhythm Pattern .. 35

: Saving the Rhythm Pattern Settings............ 35

Playing the General-Purpose Controllers .. 36

: Using the Sliders and Control Knobs ........... 36

: Using Other General-Purpose Controllers ..... 37

Simultaneously Modifying the Volume of
Multiple Zones

: Using the Motional Pad........................... 39

: Editing the Motional Pad Settings .............. 39

Changing the Assigned Zones...................... 39

Switching the Tone Assigned to a Zone ............ 39

Other Settings for Motional Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

(Motional Pad) ...................... 39

Playing the Edit Knobs........................... 38

: Using the Edit Knobs.............................. 38

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Playing Arpeggios

Using the Arpeggiator

The FANTOM has an arpeggiator that can automatically
generate arpeggios.

MEMO

Arpeggio settings are saved in the scene.

1.

Press the [ZONE VIEW] button.

The ZONE VIEW screen appears.
Select the VIEW number as appropriate for the number of zones

you are using.

2.

In the ZONE VIEW screen, turn ARP “ON” for
the zone that you want to arpeggiate.

NOTE

When the [ARPEGGIO] button is “ON,” arpeggios can be played in zones
whose ARP is “ON.”

1 ZONE VIEW 4 ZONE VIEW

16 ZONE VIEW8 ZONE VIEW

MEMO

By setting the system parameter “Arpeggio Switch Mode” (p. 113), you
can turn the arpeggiator on without accessing the ARPEGGIO screen.

4.

Play a chord on the keyboard.

An arpeggio is sounded by the zone that is turned on, according
to the notes of the chord that you play.

5.

Move the cursor to “STYLE” and change the
style.

The arpeggio performance changes according to the style that
you select.

6.

To turn the arpeggiator off, press the
[ARPEGGIO] button once again to make it go
dark.

MEMO

By using this together with the chord memory function, you can easily play a
variety of arpeggio sounds with a single finger (p. 32).

Setting the Arpeggiator Tempo

You can set the tempo of the arpeggios.

MEMO

5 The tempo that you specify here is used in common with the rhythm

pattern tempo (p. 35) and the sequencer tempo (p. 82).

5 The tempo value is saved in the scene.

MEMO

You can turn ARP “ON” for multiple zones and make them play
arpeggios simultaneously.

3.

Press the [ARPEGGIO] button to make it light.

The ARPEGGIO screen appears.

1.

Press the [TEMPO] button.

The TEMPO screen appears.

Menu Explanation

[E5] CLICK If this is on, a click is heard at the specified tempo.

[E6] CLOSE Closes the screen.

Menu Explanation

[E1] HOLD Holds the arpeggio.

[E6] EXIT Returns to the previous screen.

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2.

Use the [VALUE] dial or the [INC][DEC] buttons
to set the Tempo.

By holding down the [SHIFT] button while you perform this
operation, you can adjust the value of the two digits below the
decimal point.

MEMO

You can set the tempo by pressing the [TEMPO] button at the desired interval
(“tap tempo”). Press the button at least three times, at quarter-note intervals
of the desired tempo.

Playing Arpeggios

Holding the Arpeggio (Hold)

Here’s how to make the arpeggio continue sounding even after
you release the keyboard.

1.

Press the [ARPEGGIO] button.

The ARPEGGIO screen appears.

MEMO

By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [ARPEGGIO]

button, you can access the ARPEGGIO screen without affecting the

arpeggio on/off status.

2.

Select [E1] HOLD.

The hold function turns on.

3.

Play a chord on the keyboard.

An arpeggio is sounded by the zone that is turned on, according

to the notes of the chord that you play.

If you play a different chord or key while the arpeggio is

being held, the arpeggio also changes.

4.

To turn it off, select [E1] HOLD once again.

The hold function turns off.

Using a Pedal Switch

If you hold down a pedal switch (p. 10) while playing a
chord, the arpeggio continues playing even if you release the
keyboard.

1.

Connect your pedal switch (e.g., DP series;

sold separately) to the HOLD/R jack.

2.

Press the [ARPEGGIO] button to make it light.

3.

Play a chord while holding down the pedal

switch.

If you play a different chord or key while the arpeggio is

being held, the arpeggio also changes.

Arpeggiator Settings

You can make detailed settings for the arpeggio’s performance
style, timing, and accent.

1.

Press the [ARPEGGIO] button.

The ARPEGGIO screen appears.

MEMO

By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [ARPEGGIO]

button, you can access the ARPEGGIO screen without affecting the

arpeggio on/off status.

2.

Select the desired parameter, and edit its

value.

Parameter

STYLE P001–P128

Hold OFF, ON Turn the hold function on/off.

Variation 1–

Value Explanation

Specifies the basic way in which the arpeggio
will be played.

The arpeggiator provides several variations
(performance patterns) for each arpeggio style.
This parameter selects the variation number.
The number of variations will differ according
to the arpeggio style.

Parameter

Motif

Keyboard
Velocity

Octave
Range

Accent Rate 0–100%

Shuffle Rate 0–100%

Shuffle
Resolution

Value Explanation

Sets the order in which notes of the chord will sound.

UP

DOWN

UP&DOWN

RANDOM

NOTE ORDER

GLISSANDO

CHORD All notes you press will sound simultaneously.

AUTO1

AUTO2

PHRASE

REAL,
1–127

-3–+3

16TH, 8TH

Notes you press will be sounded, from low to
high.

Notes you press will be sounded, from high
to low.

Notes you press will be sounded, from low to
high, and then back down from high to low.

Notes you press will be sounded, in random
order.

Notes you press will be sounded in the order
in which you pressed them. By pressing
the notes in the appropriate order you can
produce melody lines. Up to 128 notes will be
remembered.

Each chromatic step between the highest and
lowest notes you press will sound in succession,
repeating upward and downward. Press only
the lowest and the highest notes.

The timing at which keys will sound will be
assigned automatically, giving priority to the
lowest key that was pressed.

The timing at which keys will sound will be
assigned automatically, giving priority to the
highest key that was pressed.

Pressing a single key will sound the phrase
based on the pitch of that key. If multiple keys
are pressed, the last-pressed key will be valid.

Specifies the loudness of the notes that you
play. If you want the velocity value of each
note to depend on how strongly you play
the keyboard, set this parameter to “REAL.” If
you want each note to have a fixed velocity
regardless of how strongly you play the
keyboard, set this parameter to the desired
value (1–127).

Sets the key range in octaves over which
arpeggio will take place. If you want the
arpeggio to sound using only the notes that
you actually play, set this parameter to “0.”
To have the arpeggio sound using the notes
you play and notes 1 octave higher, set this
parameter to “+1.” A setting of “-1” will make the
arpeggio sound using the notes you play and
notes 1 octave lower.

Modifies the strength of accents and the length
of the notes to adjust the “groove” feel of the
arpeggio. A setting of “100%” will produce the
most pronounced groove feel.

This setting lets you modify the note timing to
create shuffle rhythms. With a setting of “50%”
the notes will be spaced evenly. As the value is
increased, the note timing will have more of a
“dotted” (shuffle) feel.

Shuffle Rate 50%

50 5050 50

Shuffle Rate 90%

90 10 90 10

Specifies the timing (as a note value) at which
the notes will be heard.

The note value can be specified as either a
sixteenth note or an eighth note.

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Playing Chords

(Chord Memory)

Performing with the Chord Memory Function

Chord memory is a function that lets you register chord forms
and then produce chords of that form simply by playing a single
key.

MEMO

Chord memory settings are saved in the scene.

1.

Press the [ZONE VIEW] button.

The ZONE VIEW screen appears.
Select the VIEW number as appropriate for the number of zones

you are using.

2.

In the ZONE VIEW screen, turn ARP “ON” for
the zone that you want to use.

NOTE

When the [CHORD MEMORY] button is “ON,” you can play arpeggios in
the zones whose ARP is “ON.”

1 ZONE VIEW 4 ZONE VIEW

16 ZONE VIEW8 ZONE VIEW

MEMO

By setting the system parameter “Chord Memory Switch Mode” (p.

113), you can turn chord memory “on” without accessing the Chord
Memory screen.

4.

Play the keyboard.

A chord is sounded according to the currently selected chord
form.

5.

Move the cursor to “CHORD FORM” and
change the chord form.

This changes the way in which the chord is sounded.
For more about chord forms, refer to “Chord Memory List” (p.

120).

6.

To turn the function off, press the [CHORD
MEMORY] button once again to make it go
dark.

Chord Memory Settings

Here’s how to edit the chord memory settings.

1.

Press the [CHORD MEMORY] button.

The CHORD MEMORY screen appears.

MEMO

By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [CHORD
MEMORY] button, you can access the CHORD MEMORY screen without
affecting the chord memory on/off status.

MEMO

You can also turn ARP “ON” for multiple zones and play chords in them
simultaneously.

3.

Press the [CHORD MEMORY] button to make it
light.

The CHORD MEMORY screen appears.

2.

Select the desired parameter, and edit its
value.

Parameter Value Explanation

Selects the type of chord set that’s assigned

CHORD FORM 01–17

Chord Memory
Key

Rolled Chord
Sw

Rolled Chord
Type

G–F# Changes the key of the chord.

ON

OFF The notes sound as a chord.

UP Notes sound sequentially from low to high.

DOWN Notes sound sequentially from high to low.

ALTERNATE

to the C–B keys.
For more about chord forms, refer to “Chord

Memory List” (p. 120).

The notes of the chord sound sequentially
rather than simultaneously.

Since the speed of the performance changes
depending on the force with which you play
the keyboard, you can produce a realistic
simulation of guitar playing just by varying
your playing dynamics.

The order in which the notes sound alternates
each time you play the keyboard.

Menu Explanation

[E6] EXIT You return to the previous screen.

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Performing with Rhythm Patterns

What is a rhythm pattern?

The FANTOM can automatically play a variety of rhythms while
you perform.

The performance data for these rhythms are called “rhythm
patterns.”

In a band, the drums typically repeat fixed patterns that are one
or two measures long. A wide variety of performance data used
as the basis of these repetitions is built-in and organized into
categories for uses such as intro, bass, fill, and ending. The type
of each pattern is indicated by its rhythm pattern name.

Pattern Explanation

Intro

Verse1, 2

Fill-In1, 2

Ending

MEMO

Rhythm pattern settings are saved in the scene.

These are performance patterns used during the
introduction.

These are the main performance patterns. “1” is the
basic pattern, and “2” is a variation of it.

These are ornamental performance patterns inserted
between phrases. Choose either “1” or “2” depending on
the pattern that follows the fill.

These are performance patterns used during the
ending of the song.

What is a rhythm group?

A “rhythm pattern group” contains a set of six rhythm patterns.
You can specify a rhythm pattern for Intro, Pattern A–Pattern D,
and Ending, and save them as a rhythm pattern group.

The FANTOM provides the following rhythm groups.

Rhythm Pattern Group Explanation

These are rhythm pattern groups that cannot be

PRST

USER

(PRESET)

rewritten.
Rhythm pattern settings that you edit can be saved as a

user group.

These are rhythm pattern groups that can be saved in
the FANTOM.

Selecting/Playing Rhythm Patterns

1.

Press the [RHYTHM PATTERN] button.

The RHYTHM PATTERN screen appears.

Bank Rhythm Group Number/Name

Drum Kit Number/Name

Menu Explanation

[E1] KEY TRIGGER

LEVEL [E6] knob Specifies the volume of the drum kit.

2.

Move the cursor to the “rhythm group

If this is on, the rhythm pattern starts the moment
that you play the keyboard.

number,” and select a rhythm pattern group.

Current playback
position

Rhythm Pattern Number

Rhythm Pattern Name

Number of measures in the
rhythm pattern

What is a drum kit?

The drum sounds played by the rhythm patterns are called a
“drum kit.”

The ZONE 10 tone (Drum Kit tone) of the current scene is
used as the drum kit.

3.

Move the cursor to the drum kit number, and
select a drum kit.

4.

Touch <Intro>–<Ending> and select the
rhythm pattern that will be played for each.

The [RHYTHM PATTERN] button is lit, and the rhythm pattern you
touch plays.

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Performing with Rhythm Patterns

5.

To stop, touch the icon of the rhythm pattern
that’s playing, or press the [STOP] button.

MEMO

5 The length of the pattern is shown below each rhythm pattern name.

If you select a different rhythm pattern while a pattern is playing, the
pattern switches at a measure division.

5 If you play a rhythm pattern that’s assigned as Intro, playback

automatically switches to Pattern A when the Intro has finished playing.

5 If you play a rhythm pattern that’s assigned as Ending, the rhythm

pattern automatically stops when the Ending has finished playing.

Editing a Rhythm Pattern Group

You can edit a rhythm pattern group and freely assign rhythm
patterns to it.

1.

Press the [RHYTHM PATTERN] button.

The RHYTHM PATTERN screen appears.

2.

Use the cursor [H] [I] [K] [J] buttons to move
the cursor to one of the Intro–Ending fields.

Saving a Rhythm Pattern Group

The edited rhythm group is temporary, and will be lost when
you turn off the power or select another rhythm group.

If you want to keep the edited rhythm group, write it to a user
group in the FANTOM.

NOTE

When you execute the write operation, the existing data in the write­destination is overwritten.

1.

Press the [WRITE] button.

The WRITE MENU screen appears.

2.

Touch <RHYTHM PATTERN GROUP>.

The RHYTHM PATTERN GROUP WRITE screen appears.

Cursor

3.

Use the [VALUE] dial or the [INC][DEC] buttons
to select the rhythm pattern that you want to
assign.

4.

Repeat steps 2–3 to specify other rhythm
patterns.

3.

If you want to edit the name, select [E1] RENAME.

After editing the name, select [E6] OK to close the window.

4.

Use the [VALUE] dial or the [DEC][INC] buttons
to select the write-destination.

5.

Select [E6] OK.

A confirmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, choose [E5] CANCEL.

6.

Select [E5] OK.

The rhythm pattern group is saved.

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Changing the Tempo of the Rhythm Pattern

Here’s how to change the tempo of the rhythm pattern.

MEMO

5 The tempo that you specify here is common with the arpeggio tempo

(p. 30) and the sequencer tempo (p. 82).

5 The tempo value is stored in the scene.

1.

Press the [TEMPO] button.

The TEMPO screen appears.

Performing with Rhythm Patterns

Menu Explanation

[E5] CLICK If this is on, a click is heard at the specified tempo.

[E6] CLOSE Closes the screen.

2.

Use the [VALUE] dial or the [INC][DEC] buttons

to edit the tempo.

By holding down the [SHIFT] button while you perform this

operation, you can edit the two digits below the decimal point.

MEMO

You can set the tempo by pressing the [TEMPO] button at the desired interval
(“tap tempo”). Press the button at least three times, at quarter-note intervals
of the desired tempo.

Saving the Rhythm Pattern Settings

Settings related to the rhythm pattern, such as the currently
selected rhythm pattern group, drum kit settings, KEY TRIGGER
settings, and tempo etc. are stored together in the current scene. If
you want to keep these settings, save the scene (p. 44).

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Playing the General-Purpose Controllers

Using the Sliders and Control Knobs

You can use the sliders and control knobs to control the pan
and volume of each zone, or assign various functions and
parameters to them as general-purpose controllers.

1.

Use the [ZONE 1-8/9-16] button to switch the
zones that you want to control (ZONE 1–ZONE
8 or ZONE 9–ZONE 16).

ZONE9–16

ZONE1–8

2.

Press a function select button to select the
parameter that you want to control.

When you use a control knob or slider to edit a setting, the
edited parameter and its value appears in a popup window.

The popup window automatically closes after a time.
For some parameters, a popup window does not appear.

MEMO

When controlling [PAN/LEVEL], the control knob or slider numbers
correspond to the zone numbers.

To control ASSIGN 1 or ASSIGN 2

5.

Press the [ASSIGN 1] or [ASSIGN 2] button to
make it light.

6.

Select the current zone.

As necessary, specify the layer as well.

7.

Move a control knob or slider.

The sound changes according to the assigned function.

MEMO

When using [ASSIGN 1] [ASSIGN 2], operating a control knob or slider
affects the zone(s) that are heard when you play the keyboard.

5 If you’re using layered settings, multiple zones are affected.
5 If you’re not using layered settings, the current zone is affected.

By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [ASSIGN 1]
or [ASSIGN 2] button, you can access a setting screen for assigning
parameters or functions. For details, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF) or
“System Parameters” (p. 112).

Button Explanation

[PAN/LEVEL] button

[ASSIGN1] button

(SCENE)

[ASSIGN2] button

(SYSTEM)

MEMO

The function assignments of ASSIGN 1 are made individually for each
scene.

The function assignments of ASSIGN 2 are common to the entire
system.

When this is lit, the control knobs adjust the pan of each
zone, and the sliders adjust the volume of each zone.

When one of these is lit, the control knobs and sliders
adjust the parameters that are assigned to them by the
scene or the system.

To control PAN/LEVEL

3.

Press the [PAN/LEVEL] button to make it light.

4.

Move a control knob or slider.

The pan or volume of the corresponding zone changes.

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Playing the General-Purpose Controllers

Using Other General-Purpose Controllers

In addition to the sliders and control knobs, the pitch bend/
modulation lever, pedal switches and expression pedals
connected to the PEDAL jacks, WHEEL 1–2, and the [S1]–[S3]
buttons can be used as general-purpose controllers. You can
assign various functions or parameters to these controllers.

* The functions operated by the pitch bend/modulation lever and the

HOLD/R jack are fixed.

1.

Use the [ZONE 1-8/9-16] button to select the

zones that you want to work with (ZONE 1–

ZONE 8 or ZONE 9–ZONE 16).

2.

Select the current zone.

If necessary, make layer settings as well.

3.

Operate a general-purpose controller.

The sound changes according to the assigned function.

Parameter Explanation

Specifies whether the functions controlled by a pedal

Pedal Assign
Source

Wheel Assign
Source

S1-S3 Assign
Source

* Because the functions of the pitch bend/modulation lever and

the PEDAL HOLD/R jack are fixed, there is no setting screen for
their assignments.

connected to the PEDAL CTRL 1, 2/L, and 3/C jacks are
specified by the system settings (SYS) or by the settings
of the scene (SCENE).

Specifies whether the functions controlled by the wheels
are specified by the system settings (SYS) or by the
settings of the scene (SCENE).

Specifies whether the functions controlled by the [S1],
[S2], and [S3] buttons are specified by the system settings
(SYS) or by the settings of the scene (SCENE).

For details on the setting screens and their operation, refer to
“System Parameters” (p. 112).

MEMO

By holding down the [SHIFT] button and operating the WHEEL 1–2,
[S1]–[S3] button, or a pedal connected to the PEDAL CTRL 1, 2/L, 3/C
jack you can access the setting screen for assigning a parameter or
function. For details, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF) or “System
Parameters” (p. 112).

Button Explanation

Pitch bend lever Varies the pitch. Other functions cannot be assigned.

Modulation lever

PEDAL jack

CTRL 2/L, CTRL 3/C)

PEDAL jack

WHEEL1
WHEEL2

[S1]–[S3] button

MEMO

5 Operating these general-purpose controllers affects the zone(s) that

are heard when you play the keyboard. (If you’re using layered settings,
multiple zones are affected. If you’re not using layered settings, the
current zone is affected.)

5 The functions assigned to these general-purpose controllers can be

specified for the entire system or individually for each scene. A system
setting determines whether the system-wide settings or the individual
scene settings are used.

(CTRL 1,

(HOLD/R)

Transmits control change CC#01 to apply vibrato. Other
functions cannot be assigned.

Connect pedal switches or expression pedals to these
jacks to use them. Various functions can be assigned.
Operate a pedal to use the assigned function.

Connect a pedal switch to this jack to use it. This can
be used as a damper pedal. Other functions cannot be
assigned.

Various parameters and functions can be assigned. To use
the assigned function, move the wheel while you play.

Various parameters and functions can be assigned.
To use the assigned function, press the button.

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Playing the Edit Knobs

Type:LPF

Using the Edit Knobs

You can use the knobs and buttons of the OSC section, FILTER
section, ENV/AMP section, and EFFECT section to edit the sound
in real time.

MEMO

Edit knobs that are enabled are lit blue around the circumference of the knob.

1.

Select the scene that you want to play.

2.

Operate the edit knobs and buttons to edit
the sound.

The edited parameter and its value appear in a popup window.

OSC (Oscillator) section

This selects the waveform that determines the character of
the sound.

Controller Explanation

[TYPE] knob

[VALUE] knob

[PARAM] button

FILTER section

This specifies the brightness and thickness of the sound.

Specifies the OSC type.
The OSC types change according to the tone type.

Edits a parameter corresponding to the OSC type.
Example: OSC TYPE=PCM0”Wave No.”

Accesses the OSC setting screen of the TONE EDIT
ZOOM screen.

ENV/AMP section

This specifies time-varying changes in pitch, tonal character,
and volume.

Controller Explanation

[PITCH ENV] button

[FILTER ENV] button

[AMP ENV] button

[A] knob

[D] knob

[S] knob

[R] knob

[AMP LEVEL] knob Adjusts the volume.

[PARAM] button

Use the [A] [D] [S] [R] knobs to edit the pitch envelope
(time-varying change in pitch).

Use the [A] [D] [S] [R] knobs to edit the filter envelope
(time-varying change in cutoff frequency).

Use the [A] [D] [S] [R] knobs to edit the amp envelope
(time-varying change in volume).

Specifies the attack
time of the envelope.
This is the time from
when you press the
key until the maximum
value is reached.

Specifies the decay
time of the envelope.
This is the time over
which the maximum
value decreases to the
sustain level.

Specifies the sustain
level of the envelope.
This is the value that is
maintained while you
hold down the key.

Specifies the release
time of the envelope.
This is the time from
when you release the
key until the value
reaches zero.

Accesses the TONE EDIT screen. The screen that
appears depends on the PITCH, FILTER, or AMP
parameters that are selected.

EFFECTS section

This applies various effects to the sound.

Controller Explanation

[CUTOFF] knob

[RESONANCE] knob

[FILTER TYPE] button

[PARAM] button

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Specifies the cutoff
frequency of filter.

Specifies the resonance
of filter.
This adds a distinctive
character to the sound.

Specifies the type of filter.
The filter response changes according to the type
you select.

Accesses the FILTER setting screen of the TONE EDIT
ZOOM screen.

RESONANCE

CUTOFF

Controller Explanation

[TYPE] knob Specifies the MFX TYPE of the selected zone.

[DEPTH] knob Specifies the MFX DEPTH of the selected zone.

[PARAM] button Accesses the MFX screen of EFFECTS EDIT.

NOTE

Unlike when using the general-purpose controllers, the changes that you
make using the edit knobs always apply only to the tone of the current zone.
If you’re using the keyboard to play multiple layered tones, select the zone
that you want to edit as the current zone before you operate the knobs.
Depending on the tone type, the tone might consist of multiple partials, but
the changes you make using the knobs apply to the partial that is selected.

For details on how to select a partial and use the various TONE EDIT screens,
refer to “Editing a Tone” (p. 45).

MEMO

5 If you want to keep an edited tone, save the tone (p. 48).
5 For details on each parameter, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).

Simultaneously Modifying the Volume of Multiple Zones

(Motional Pad)

Using the Motional Pad

The motional pad function lets you simultaneously modify the
volume of four zones by dragging in the screen. By using the
motional pad function, you can produce diverse tonal changes
with a single finger.

MEMO

5 Motional pad settings are saved in the scene.
5 By holding down the [SHIFT] button and pressing the [MOTIONAL PAD]

button, you can access the MOTIONAL PAD screen without affecting the

motional pad on/off status.

1.

Press the [MOTIONAL PAD] button.

The [MOTIONAL PAD] button is lit, and the MOTIONAL PAD

screen appears.

The numbers of the zones being used with the motional pad

function are shown in the zone number areas at the four corners

of the screen. If an applicable zone is off, press the ZONE INT/EXT

button [1]–[8] to turn the zone on.

Zone Number

Pointer

Editing the Motional Pad Settings

In the MOTIONAL PAD screen, you can change the assigned
zones and switch tones.

Changing the Assigned Zones

1.

Press the [MOTIONAL PAD] button.

The MOTIONAL PAD screen appears.

2.

Touch one of the <ZONE> areas located in the
four corners of the screen.

Area1

Area3

The MOTIONAL PAD ZONE SELECT screen appears.

3.

Touch the number of the zone that you want
to assign.

Area2

Area4

Zone Number

Menu Explanation

<EDIT> Moves to the edit screen.

<MOTIONAL PAD>

<AUTO> If this is on, the pointer moves automatically.

<HOLD>

[EXIT] button Returns to the previous screen.

2.

While holding down a key, drag the circle

Switches the motional pad function on/off in the
same way as the [MOTIONAL PAD] button.

If this is on, the most recent pointer position is held
when you take your finger off the screen. If this is
off, the pointer position is reset when you take your
finger off the screen.

(pointer) in the center of the screen to move it.

The volume balance of the four zones changes according to the position of the

pointer, and the sound changes in real time.

The zone assignment is changed, and you return to the
MOTIONAL PAD screen.

Switching the Tone Assigned to a Zone

1.

Press the [MOTIONAL PAD] button.

The MOTIONAL PAD screen appears.

2.

Touch one of the tone names in the areas
located in the four corners of the screen.

The TONE LIST screen appears.

3.

Select a tone, and then select [E6] OK.

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Simultaneously Modifying the Volume of Multiple Zones (Motional Pad)

Other Settings for Motional Pad

1.

Press the [MOTIONAL PAD] button.

The MOTIONAL PAD screen appears.

2.

Touch <EDIT>.

The MOTIONAL PAD EDIT screen appears.

3.

Select the desired parameter, and edit its
value.

Parameter Value Explanation

Motional Pad Cross
Fade Range

Motional Pad Area1–4
Min

Motional Pad Area1–4
Max

0–127

0–127

0–127

Specifies the extent to which the sound
is mixed between adjacent areas.

Specifies the minimum value for the
variable range of each area.

Specifies the maximum value for the
variable range of each area.

4.

When you have finished editing, select [E6]
EXIT to return to the previous screen.

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04: Editing

Contents

Editing a Scene (Zone) .............................. 42

: Editing the Overall Scene......................... 42

Initializing a Scene (UTILITY)........................... 42

: Editing a Zone...................................... 43

Initializing a Zone (UTILITY) ........................... 43

: Editing a Scene’s Appearance.................... 44

: Saving a Scene ..................................... 44

Editing a Tone....................................... 45

: Basic Tone Editing ................................. 45

: ZEN-Core Tone (TONE TYPE: Z-Core) ................... 45

Editing in the TONE EDIT PRO Screen............... 46

: Drum Kit Tone (TONE TYPE: Drum) ..................... 46

: V-Piano Tone (TONE TYPE: VPno) ....................... 47

: Saving a Tone....................................... 48

: Initializing a Tone (Tone Initialize) .................... 48

: Initializing a Partial (Partial Initialize) ................. 48

: Copying a Partial (Partial Copy) ...................... 49

: Using the Edit Knobs.............................. 49

Editing the Effects ................................. 50

: Basic Operation for Effect Editing............... 50

: Editing the Effects of Each Zone................. 50

: Editing Effects Shared by All Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

: Editing the Analog Filter.......................... 53

Editing the Analog Filter Settings................... 53

Using the Analog Filter.............................. 54

: Editing the System-Wide Effects................. 55

: Editing the Sampling Input Effects.............. 56

: Applying Effects to the Sampler................. 56

Specifying the Sampler Output Destination ....... 56

: Specifying the Output Destination for USB

................................................. 57

Input

: Specifying the Click Tone Output Destination. 57

Using the Mixer Screen .......................... 58

: Adjusting the Pan and Volume in the MIXER

Screen

Making ZONE EQ Settings in the MIXER Screen.... 59

............................................... 58

Recalling Scenes in the Order of Songs

(Scene Chain) ............................................. 60

: Using Scene Chain................................. 60

: Creating a Chain Set............................... 61

: Editing a Chain Set ................................ 62

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Editing a Scene

(Zone)

Editing the Overall Scene

Scene parameters are common to all zones, and apply to the
entire scene.

1.

Select a scene.

2.

Press the [MENU] button.

The MENU screen appears.

3.

Touch <SCENE EDIT>.

The SCENE EDIT screen appears.

Menu Explanation

[E1] knob Scrolls up or down through the tabs.

[E2] knob Scrolls the cursor up or down.

[E6] knob Edits the value of the parameter selected by the cursor.

<UTILITY> Accesses the UTILITY window.

Initializing a Scene (UTILITY)

1.

In the SCENE EDIT screen, touch <UTILITY>.

The UTILITY window appears.

Menu Explanation

SCENE
INITIALIZE

SOUND
CONTROL
INITIALIZE

2.

Select the function that you want to execute,
and then select [E6] SELECT.

Alternatively, you can directly touch a menu item.
A confirmation message appears.

3.

Select [E5] OK.

Initialization is executed, and you return to the SCENE EDIT
screen.

If you decide to cancel, choose [E6] CANCEL.

Initializes all settings of the current scene.

Initializes only the current scene’s parameters that are related
to sound control.

4.

Select the desired parameter and edit its
value.

NOTE

The edited scene is temporary. It is lost when you turn off the power or
select another scene. If you want to keep the settings, save the scene
(p. 44).

Scene Parameter

Tab Explanation

GENERAL Specifies the scene volume and tempo.

CONTROL

PEDAL

KNOB

SLIDER

S1/S2/S3

WHEEL1/2

CV/GATE

MEMO

For details on the parameters, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).

Specifies the MIDI messages that control parameters when
using Tone Control 1–4.

Specifies the MIDI messages that control parameters when
using pedals connected to the PEDAL jacks.

Specifies the MIDI messages that control parameters when
using the control knobs with ASSIGN 1.

Specifies the MIDI messages that control parameters when
using the sliders with ASSIGN 1.

Specifies the MIDI messages that control parameters when
using the [S1]–[S3] buttons.

Specifies the MIDI messages that control parameters when
using WHEEL 1 and 2.

Specifies the MIDI messages that control external devices
when using the CV OUT 1/2 and GATE OUT 1/2 jacks.

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Editing a Scene (Zone)

Editing a Zone

Zone parameters are the parameters related to the zones, and
are set individually for each zone. There are 16 zones, and each
zone has its own settings for volume (Level), equalizer (EQ), and
Key Range (KBD) etc.

1.

Select a scene.

2.

Press the [MENU] button.

The MENU screen appears.

3.

Touch <ZONE EDIT>.

The ZONE EDIT screen appears.

Menu Explanation

[E1] knob Scrolls up or down through the tabs.

[E2] knob Scrolls the cursor up or down.

[E3] knob Scrolls left or right through the parameters.

[E5] NUMERIC Accesses the NUMERIC window.

[E6] knob Edits the value of the parameter selected by the cursor.

<UTILITY> Accesses the UTILITY window.

Tab Explanation

EXT settings

NAME

OUT/PC

LEVEL/PAN

KEY RANGE Specifies settings for the key range sent by each zone.

VEL RANGE Specifies settings for the velocity range sent by each zone.

Pitch Specifies pitch-related settings sent by each zone.

OFFSET

MONO/POLY Specifies mono/poly and bend settings sent by each zone.

PEDAL CTRL Specifies pedal messages sent by each zone.

BEND CTRL Specifies bend and wheel messages sent by each zone.

S1S2S3 CTRL Specifies [S1]–[S3] button messages sent by each zone.

ASSIGN KNOB Specifies control knob messages sent by each zone.

ASSIGN
SLIDER

MEMO

5 For details on the parameters, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).
5 Depending on the tone, some parameters might not have any effect

even if edited.

(settings used when controlling an external sound module)

Specifies the name of the external sound module being
controlled.

Specifies the channel and port for MIDI messages sent by each
zone.

Specifies settings for the level, pan, and send level sent by
each zone.

Specifies offset values for parameters such as cutoff and
resonance sent by each zone.

Specifies slider messages sent by each zone.

Initializing a Zone (UTILITY)

1.

In the ZONE EDIT screen, touch <UTILITY>.

The UTILITY window appears.

Menu Explanation

ZONE
INITIALIZE

Initializes the zone parameters of the current zone.

4.

Select the desired parameter, and edit its

value.

NOTE

The edited scene is temporary. It is lost if you turn off the power or

select another scene. If you want to keep the edited settings, save the

scene (p. 44).

Zone Parameter

Tab Explanation

INT settings

TONE Specifies each zone’s assigned tone and output destination.

LEVEL/PAN

KEY RANGE Specifies each zone’s Key Range settings.

VEL RANGE Specifies each zone’s velocity range settings.

EQ Specifies each zone’s equalizer (ZONE EQ) settings.

Pitch Specifies each zone’s pitch and portamento settings.

SCALE TUNE Specifies each zone’s scale tune settings.

VIBRATE Specifies each zone’s vibrato settings.

OFFSET

MONO/POLY Specifies each zone’s mono/poly and bend settings.

PEDAL CTRL Specifies each zone’s connection with the pedals.

BEND CTRL Specifies each zone’s connection with the pitch bend lever.

S1S2S3 CTRL Specifies each zone’s connection with the [S1]–[S3] buttons.

ASSIGN KNOB Specifies each zone’s connection with the control knobs.

ASSIGN
SLIDER

VOICE
RESERVE

MIDI Rx FILTER Specifies the types of MIDI messages received by each zone.

(settings used when controlling the internal sound engine)

Specifies each zone’s level, pan, send level, and MIDI receive
settings.

Specifies offset values for parameters such as cutoff and
resonance.

Specifies each zone’s connection with the sliders.

Specifies the number of voices reserved for each zone.

2.

Select [E6] SELECT.

Alternatively, you can touch the menu item directly.
A confirmation message appears.

3.

Select [E5] OK.

Initialization is executed, and you return to the ZONE EDIT
screen.

If you decide to cancel, choose [E6] CANCEL.

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Editing a Scene (Zone)

Editing a Scene’s Appearance

Here you can use a dedicated screen to make various settings
such as the appearance and a memo for each scene.

1.

Select a scene.

2.

Touch <EDIT>.

Memo

The EDIT screen appears.

Menu Explanation

[E3] MEMO

Scene Rating
[E4] knob

Scene Color
[E5] knob

Scene Level
[E6] knob

<WRITE> Overwrites the settings onto the current scene.

Enter a memo that is shown below the scene name. You can
enter up to 64 characters.

Adds star symbols to the scene icon. You can add stars to rate
your favorite scenes. (Range: 0–3)

Changes the color of the scene icon. (Range: 1–16)

Specifies the volume of the scene. This is the same as the
“Scene Level” in the GENERAL tab of the scene parameters.
(Range: 0–127) The Scene Level value is shown on the scene
icon.

Rating Level

Color

Saving a Scene

The edited zone and tone settings, and the recorded data, are
temporary. They will be lost if you turn off the power or select
another scene or tone. If you want to keep your edited settings
or recorded data, save them as follows.

NOTE

When you save, the data previously located in the save-destination is
overwritten.

1.

Press the [WRITE] button.

The WRITE MENU screen appears.

2.

Touch <SCENE>.

The SCENE WRITE screen appears.

3.

Select the desired parameter, and edit its
value.

To enter a memo, select [E3] MEMO and the RENAME screen
appears.

Enter a memo as described in the directions for the RENAME
screen (p. 13).

4.

When you have finished editing, touch
<WRITE>.

The settings are overwritten onto the current scene, and you
return to the SCENE screen.

3.

If you want to edit the name, select [E1]
RENAME and edit the name.

Enter a name as described in the directions for the RENAME
screen.

When you have finished editing the name, select [E6] OK to close
the window.

4.

Use the [VALUE] dial or the [DEC] [INC] buttons
to select the save-destination.

5.

Select [E6] OK.

A confirmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, choose [E5] CANCEL.

6.

Select [E5] OK.

The scene is saved.

Items that are saved as scene data

The following settings and data are saved in the scene.

5 Overall settings for the entire scene (scene parameters)
5 Settings for each zone (zone parameters)
5 Settings related to the appearance of a scene, such as memo and

rating.

5 Arpeggio settings
5 Chord memory settings
5 Rhythm pattern settings
5 Pad settings

5 Effect settings shared by all zones (IFX1, IFX2, REVERB, CHORUS, Analog Filter)

5 Sequencer pattern data
5 Sequencer group data
5 Sequencer song data

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Editing a Tone

Basic Tone Editing

Here’s how to edit the tone that’s assigned to a zone.

1.

Select the current zone.

2.

As described in “Selecting a Tone” (p. 23),

select the tone that you want to edit.

3.

Press the [MENU] button.

4.

Touch <TONE EDIT>.

The appropriate TONE EDIT screen opens, depending on the

“tone type” of the tone that’s selected for the zone.

NOTE

The edited tone is temporary. It is lost if you turn off the power or select

another tone. If you want to keep the settings, save the tone (p. 48).

An editing indicator is shown above or at the left of the tone name.

ZEN-Core Tone (TONE TYPE: Z-Core)

Partial 4

Partial 3

Partial 2

Partial 1

LFO 1 / Step LFO1

LFO 1 / Step LFO1

MFX

Amp

Env

Partial

EQ

OSC Filter

Pitch

Env

1.

Select a tone whose tone type is “Z-Core,” then

Filter

Matrix Control

Amp

Env

press the [MENU] button and touch <TONE

EDIT>.

The TONE EDIT ZOOM screen appears.

The TONE EDIT ZOOM shows the main parameters graphically

and lets you edit them intuitively.

Menu Explanation

[E1] knob Scrolls up or down through the tabs.

[E2]–[E6] knob

Partial Sw

Partial Select

<To PRO> Accesses the TONE EDIT PRO screen.

<UTILITY> Accesses the UTILITY window.

2.

Move the cursor to the desired parameter and

Edit the corresponding parameters. (The corresponding
parameters change depending on the cursor location.)

Turn a partial on/off. Partials that are off do not produce
sound.

Select a partial to edit. If multiple partials are selected, you can
edit their parameter values simultaneously.

* You can’t deselect Partial Select for all partials.

edit the value.

5 You can touch an icon directly to edit parameters that are shown as

button icons, or for Partial Sw and Partial Select.

5 The screen shows the contents of the lowest-numbered partial that is

selected by Partial Select.

Tab

COMMON Settings for the entire tone.

STRUCTURE Settings that specify how the partials are combined.

KEYBOARD Settings for key range and velocity range.

OSC Settings for the waveform that is the basis of the tone.

PITCH Settings related to pitch.

PITCH ENV Settings for the pitch envelope.

FILTER Settings related to the filter.

FILTER ENV Settings for the filter envelope.

AMP Settings related to volume.

AMP ENV Settings for the amp envelope.

LFO Settings for the LFO that modulates the sound.

LFO1–2 Settings for the LFO waveform and modulation speed.

STEP LFO1–2 Settings for modulating the sound in 1–16 steps.

PARTIAL EQ Settings for the equalizer of the partial.

OUTPUT Settings related to output.

CONTROL Settings for the controllers.

MATRIX
CTRL1–4

MFX Settings related to multi-effects.

MFX
CONTROL

* For details on the tone parameters, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).

Explanation Black: common / Blue: PRO screen only / Green:

ZOOM screen only

Settings for matrix control 1–4.

Settings for controlling MFX via MIDI.

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Editing a Tone

Editing in the TONE EDIT PRO Screen

The TONE EDIT PRO screen shows all parameters, allowing you
to edit in greater detail.

1.

In the TONE EDIT ZOOM screen, touch <To
PRO>.

The TONE EDIT PRO screen appears.

Menu Explanation

[E1] knob Scrolls up or down through the tabs.

[E2] knob Scrolls the cursor up/down to select a parameter.

Edit the partial selected by the cursor separately for each

[E3]–[E6] knob

Partial Sw

Partial Select

<To ZOOM> Accesses the TONE EDIT ZOOM screen.

<UTILITY> Accesses the UTILITY window.

partial.
[E3]–[E6] correspond to Partial 1–4 respectively.

Turn a partial on/off. Partials that are off do not produce
sound.

Select a partial to edit. If multiple partials are selected, you can
edit their parameter values simultaneously.

* You can’t deselect Partial Select for all partials.

Drum Kit Tone (TONE TYPE: Drum)

Key 88 (Note Number = 108:C8)

Key 1 (Note Number = 21:A0)

Inst

Wave1

Pitch

Env

1.

Select a tone whose tone type is “Drum,” then

Filer

Filter

Env

Amp

Amp

Env

Key

EQ

Kit Comp 1 Kit Comp4

Kit Comp 2 Kit Comp5

Kit Comp3 Kit Comp6

press the [MENU] button and touch <TONE
EDIT>.

The TONE EDIT PRO screen appears. (Drum Kit tones use only the
PRO screen.)

MFX

2.

Move the cursor to the desired parameter, and
edit the value.

You can use the [INC] [DEC] buttons and the [VALUE] dial to
edit the value while maintaining the value difference between
partials.

Menu Explanation

[E1] knob Scrolls up or down through the tabs.

[E2] knob Scrolls the cursor up/down to select a parameter.

[E3]–[E6] knob

Wave S w

Wave Select

<UTILITY> Accesses the UTILITY window.

2.

Move the cursor to “Current Note” and select

Edit the parameter that is selected by the cursor. In the “INST
WAVE” tab and the “INST WMT” tab, [E3]–[E6] correspond to
editing Wave 1–4 respectively.

Turn the wave on/off. Waves that are off do not produce
sound.

Select a wave to edit. If multiple waves are selected, you can
edit their parameter values simultaneously.

* You can’t deselect Wave Select for all waves.

the key that you want to edit.

Drum Kit tones assign a different drum sound (instrument) to
each of the 88 keys A0–C8. You can select and edit each key
individually. The currently selected key is called the “Current
Note,” and you can change the current note by pressing a key on
the keyboard.

MEMO

You can also select the current note by pressing a key on the keyboard.
In this case, there’s no need to move the cursor.

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3.

Move the cursor to “Inst Number” and select

an instrument.

Change the instrument if necessary. Instruments are preset

drum sounds, and changing the instrument affects the

parameters below the “INST COMMON” tab. It’s useful to select an

instrument that’s close to what you have in mind, and then edit

it individually.

4.

Move the cursor to the desired parameter and

edit the value.

Tab Explanation

KIT COMMON Settings for the entire kit.

KIT MFX Settings for the multi-effect applied to the entire kit.

KIT MFX CTRL Settings for controlling MFX via MIDI.

KIT COMP1–6

KEY PARAM Basic settings for each key.

KEY EQ Equalizer settings for each key.

INST COMMON Basic settings for each instrument.

INST WAVE Settings for the waveform that is the basis of the instrument.

INST WMT

PITCH ENV Settings for the pitch envelope.

INST FILTER Settings related to the filter.

FILTER ENV Settings for the filter envelope.

INST AMP Settings related to volume.

AMP ENV Settings for the amp envelope.

You can use the [INC] [DEC] buttons and the [VALUE] dial to edit

the value while maintaining the value difference between waves.

Settings for compressors 1–6 applied to the kit.

* These are valid only when using a Drum Kit tone in a zone that is

assigned as the Drum Kit Comp Zone.

Settings for playing different instruments depending on
velocity.

Editing a Tone

V-Piano Tone (TONE TYPE: VPno)

NOTE

V-Piano tones can be selected only for ZONE 1.

Piano

Designer

1.

Select a tone whose tone type is “VPno,” press

Tuning Level Character

the [MENU] button and then touch <TONE
EDIT>.

The TONE EDIT PRO screen appears. (V-Piano tones use only the
PRO screen.)

Menu Explanation

[E1] knob Scrolls up or down through the tabs.

[E2] knob Scrolls the cursor up/down to select a parameter.

[E6] knob Edits the parameter selected by the cursor.

<UTILITY> Accesses the UTILITY window.

MFX

2.

Move the cursor to the desired parameter and
edit the value.

3.

Edit the “TUNING,” “LEVEL,” and “CHARACTER”
values for each key.

Selected key

Play the keyboard to select a key. The currently selected
key is indicated in green. Parameter values for each key are
shown graphically.

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Editing a Tone

Saving a Tone

An edited tone is temporary. It is lost if you turn off the power
or select another tone. If you want to keep the edited tone, save
the tone.

NOTE

When you save, the data that had been in the save-destination is overwritten.

1.

Press the [WRITE] button.

The WRITE MENU screen appears.

2.

Touch <TONE>.

The TONE WRITE screen appears.

Initializing a Tone (Tone Initialize)

Here’s how to initialize the settings of the current tone.

1.

In the TONE EDIT screen, touch <UTILITY>.

The UTILITY window appears.

2.

Touch <TONE INITIALIZE>.

A confirmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, choose [E5] CANCEL.

3.

Select [E5] OK.

The tone is initialized.

NOTE

Never turn off the power while data is being saved.

3.

If you want to edit the name, select [E1]
RENAME and edit the name.

Enter a name as described in the explanation of the RENAME
screen.

When you have finished editing the name, select [E6] OK to close
the window.

4.

Use the [VALUE] dial or the [DEC] [INC] buttons
to select the save-destination.

5.

Select [E6] OK.

A confirmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, choose [E5] CANCEL.

6.

Select [E5] OK.

The tone is saved.

NOTE

Never turn off the power while data is being saved.

Initializing a Partial (Partial Initialize)

Here’s how to initialize a partial (a key) of a ZEN-Core tone or
Drum Kit tone.

1.

In the TONE EDIT screen, touch <UTILITY>.

The UTILITY window appears.

2.

Touch <PARTIAL INITIALIZE>.

The PARTIAL INIT window appears.

3.

Select the partial that you want to initialize.

In the case of a Drum Kit tone, select the key.

4.

Select [E6] OK.

A confirmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, choose [E5] CANCEL.

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5.

Select [E5] OK.

The partial is initialized.

NOTE

Never turn off the power while initialization is in progress.

Copying a Partial (Partial Copy)

Here’s how to copy the settings of a partial (a key) in a ZEN-Core
tone or Drum Kit tone.

1.

In the TONE EDIT screen, touch <UTILITY>.

The UTILITY window appears.

2.

Select <PARTIAL COPY>.

The PARTIAL COPY window appears.

3.

Select the copy-source (SOURCE) partial and

the copy-destination (DEST) partial.

In the case of a Drum Kit tone, select the key.

Editing a Tone

4.

Select [E6] OK.

A confirmation message appears.

If you decide to cancel, choose [E5] CANCEL.

5.

Select [E5] OK.

The partial is copied.

Using the Edit Knobs

In addition to editing in the TONE EDIT ZOOM screen, you can
edit a tone by directly operating the knobs and buttons of the
OSC section, FILTER section, and ENV/AMP section in the right
side of the panel (p. 9).

MEMO

Knobs that are valid for editing are lit blue around their
circumference.

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Editing the Effects

Basic Operation for Effect Editing

The FANTOM is equipped with a variety of effect processors
such as the effects for each tone (MFX, Partial EQ, Kit Comp),
effects that can be set for each scene (IFX1, IFX2, Chorus,
Reverb, Analog FX), and effects that can be set for the entire
system (Master FX, sampling input effect).

An example of routing for the internal sound engine’s
effects

Master
FX

Master
Comp

Master
EQ

Analog
Filter1

Analog
Filter2

IFX1

ZONE16

Comp x 6
for Drum Kit

IFX2

Mixer

Chorus

Reverb

ZONE1

TONE

MFX

ZONE
EQ

Drum Kit Comp Zone

In addition to these effects for the internal sound engine, the
“EFFECT” menu lets you make overall settings for effects and
routing, including the sampling input effect, the on/off status
of effects when the sampler pads are operated, and the output
destinations of each section including USB and click.

Editing the Effects of Each Zone

Here’s how to edit the effects that can be specified for each
zone, such as a tone’s MFX or ZONE EQ.

1.

In the EFFECTS EDIT screen, touch the
INTERNAL tab.

Output

2.

Select the zone that you want to edit.

Turning each effect on/off

1.

Press the [MENU] button.

The MENU screen appears.

2.

Touch <EFFECTS EDIT>.

The EFFECTS EDIT screen appears.

3.

Touch the desired tab to switch screens as
needed.

Menu Explanation

INTERNAL Settings for the internal sound engine’s effects and routing.

AUDIO IN Settings for the sampling input effect.

PAD Settings for sampler pad routing.

USB Settings for routing the input from USB.

CLICK Settings for routing the click audio output.

OUTPUT Settings for output routing.

3.

In the screen, touch <MFX>, <EQ>, or <COMP>
to switch the effect on/off.

Editing the parameters

1.

Touch <EDIT> of the section that you want to
edit.

The EFFECTS EDIT ZOOM screen appears.

NOTE

The DRUM KIT COMP icon is shown if
a Drum Kit tone is selected for a zone
that is assigned as the Drum Kit Comp
Zone.

The EFFECTS EDIT ZOOM screen appears.

ZONE EFFECTS

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In this screen, you can edit the main parameters such as MFX on/
off, change the effect type, adjust the ZONE EQ Gain, and adjust
the Send Level from MFX.

Editing the Effects

DRUM KIT COMP

In this screen you can edit the main parameters for the six

compressors provided for the drum kit, such as turning each on/

off and specifying its output destination.

NOTE

This is valid only for one specified zone (the zone specified as the Drum

Kit Comp Zone).

2.

Move the cursor to the desired parameter, and

edit the value.

3.

If you want to make detailed edits, touch

<EDIT> in the section that you want to edit.

Editing Effects Shared by All Zones

Here’s how to edit the effect units that are shared by all zones,
such as IFX 1–2, CHORUS, and REVERB.

1.

In the EFFECTS EDIT screen, touch the
<INTERNAL> tab.

2.

Select a zone.

The EFFECT PRO EDIT screen appears.

Menu Explanation

[E1] knob Scrolls the cursor up or down.

[E6] knob Edits the parameter that is selected by the cursor.

MEMO

These parameters can also be edited in the TONE EDIT PRO screen’s

MFX/KIT MFX/KIT COMP tab or ZONE EDIT’s EQ tab.

4.

Move the cursor to the desired parameter, and

edit the value.

NOTE

The edited effect settings are temporary. They will be lost if you turn off the
power, or if you select another scene or tone. If you want to keep the settings,
save the scene (ZONE EQ) or tone (MFX/KIT MFX/KIT COMP) respectively.

MEMO

5 In addition to editing the effects in the screen, you can also edit them

by using the knobs in the EFFECTS section at the right of the panel (p.

9).

5 For details on each parameter, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).

Turning each effect on/off

3.

In the screen, touch <IFX1>, <IFX2>,
<CHORUS>, or <REVERB> to turn each effect
on/off.

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Editing the Effects

Editing the parameters

1.

In the section that you want to edit, touch
<EDIT>.

The EFFECTS EDIT ZOOM screen appears.

IFX1/IFX2

In this screen you can edit major parameters such as the IFX on/
off status, the IFX connection order, the effect type, and the send
level and output destination from the IFX.

CHORUS/REVERB

NOTE

The edited effect settings are temporary. They will be lost if you turn off the
power, or if you select another scene. If you want to keep the settings, save
the scene.

In this screen, you can edit major parameters such as the
CHORUS/REVERB on/off status, the send levels from the zone, the
effect type, the effect level, and the output destination.

2.

Move the cursor to the desired parameter, and
edit the value.

3.

If you want to make detailed edits, touch
<EDIT> in the section that you want to edit.

The EFFECT PRO EDIT screen appears.

Menu Explanation

[E1] knob Scrolls the cursor up or down.

[E6] knob Edits the value of the parameter selected by the cursor.

4.

Move the cursor to the desired parameter, and
edit the value.

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Editing the Effects

Editing the Analog Filter

The FANTOM is equipped with an analog filter that provides
a wide range of sound-shaping possibilities. The analog filter
features a stereo design, and by changing the routing you can
flexibly connect a variety of outputs to the analog filter.

MEMO

5 Analog filter settings are saved in the scene.
5 Internally, the analog filter consists of OVERDRIVE and FILTER sections.

Section Explanation

OVERDRIVE Adjusts the depth of distortion.

FILTER An analog filter with five types.

For details on the parameters, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).

Editing the Analog Filter Settings

In this example, the output from the tone of one zone is
processed by the analog filter, and then output together with
the sound of the other zones from the MAIN OUT jacks.

1.

Select a tone for the current zone.

In order to make the effect easier to understand, we make

settings so that only the current zone is heard by itself without

using any layering. As the tone, let’s select a synth lead sound.

2.

Press the [MENU] button.

The MENU screen appears.

3.

Touch <EFFECTS EDIT>.

The EFFECTS EDIT screen appears.

Turning the Analog Filter on/off

5.

In the screen, touch <ANALOG FILTER> to turn
the effect on/off.

The OVERDRIVE and the FILTER inside the analog filter both turn
on/off simultaneously.

6.

In the ANALOG FILTER section, touch <EDIT>.

The EFFECTS EDIT (ZOOM) screen appears.

Analog Filter1

Input Level

Connect to
Master Output

In the current routing, the output of ZONE 2 (which is the current

zone) is connected to MASTER FX and then output directly from

the MAIN OUT jacks.

4.

Set the Zone Output Assign of ZONE 2 to

“AFX.”

The output of ZONE 2 is connected to the analog filter.

Analog Filter2

In this screen, you can turn each section on/off, adjust the input
level, and specify the output to the MAIN OUT jacks.

7.

Move the cursor to the desired parameter, and
edit the value.

NOTE

The parameters of Analog Filter 2 cannot be edited. They always reflect
the same values as Analog Filter 1.

MEMO

The output of Analog Filter 1 is always output from the ANALOG FILTER
OUT 1 jack. Likewise, the output of Analog Filter 2 is always output
from the ANALOG FILTER OUT 2 jack. In addition to this, you can use the
<Return To Main> switch to specify whether the output is returned to
MASTER OUT.

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Editing the Effects

8.

If you want to make detailed edits, touch
<EDIT> in the section that you want to edit.

The EFFECT PRO EDIT screen appears.

Menu Explanation

[E1] knob Scrolls the cursor up or down.

[E6] knob

Operations using the [E1]–[E6] knobs are not available in the
ANALOG FILTER RETURN TO MAIN screen.

Edits the corresponding parameter. (The corresponding
parameter changes depending on the position of the cursor.)

Using the Analog Filter

You can edit the analog filter settings even while you are
playing.

1.

While playing, press the [ANALOG FILTER]
button.

The EFFECT PRO EDIT screen for ANALOG FILTER appears.

9.

Move the cursor to the desired parameter, and
edit the value.

NOTE

The edited effect settings are temporary. They will be lost if you turn off the
power, or if you select another scene. If you want to keep the settings, save
the scene.

2.

Edit the desired parameters.

MEMO

The edit knobs in the right side of the panel are normally used to edit
tone parameters, but only when the ANALOG FILTER screen is shown
you can use them to directly edit some of the analog filter parameters.

The circumference of the available edit knobs is lit red.

3.

Press the [ANALOG FILTER] button to return to
the previous screen.

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Editing the System-Wide Effects

Here’s how to edit the MASTER FX (M.COMP, M.EQ) that are
common to the entire system.

1.

In the EFFECTS EDIT screen, touch the

INTERNAL tab.

Editing the Effects

2.

Move the cursor to the desired parameter, and
edit the value.

3.

If you want to make detailed edits, touch
<EDIT> in the section that you want to edit.

2.

Select a zone.

Turning each effect on/off

3.

In the screen, touch <M.COMP> or <M.EQ> to

turn the effect on/off.

Editing the parameters

1.

In the section that you want to edit, touch

<EDIT>.

The EFFECTS EDIT ZOOM screen appears.

Menu Explanation

[E1] knob Scrolls the cursor up or down.

[E6] knob

(M.COMP)

[E2]–[E6] knob

(M.EQ)

4.

Move the cursor to the desired parameter, and

Edits the parameter that is selected by the cursor.

Edits the corresponding parameter. (The corresponding
parameter changes depending on the position of the cursor.)

edit the value.

NOTE

The edited effect settings are temporary. They will be lost if you turn off the
power, or if you select another scene. If you want to keep the settings, save
the system settings.

The EFFECTS EDIT ZOOM screen appears.

In this screen, you can edit major parameters such as the

M.COMP/M.EQ on/off status, the connection with the Analog

Filter, and the output destination for master output.

MEMO

You can also access this screen by pressing the panel’s [MASTER FX]

button.

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Editing the Effects

Editing the Sampling Input Effects

Here’s how to edit the effects that are applied to the audio
input when you sample.

1.

In the EFFECTS EDIT screen, touch the AUDIO
IN tab.

In this screen, you can turn the effects on/off, and edit the level,
pan, and output destination settings, as well as make various
sampling-related settings. For details on the parameters not
related to effects, refer to “Sampling” (p. 67).

Turning each effect on/off

2.

In the screen, touch <LOWCUT>, <EQ>, or
<REV> to turn each effect on/off.

Editing the parameters

Applying Effects to the Sampler

The sampled sounds are assigned to pads [1]–[16], and for each
pad you can specify whether it is connected to MASTER FX
(M.COMP, M.EQ).

1.

In the EFFECTS EDIT screen, touch the PAD tab.

In this screen, you can also specify the sample output destination
and make settings for M.COMP and M.EQ.

For details, refer to “Editing the System-Wide Effects” (p. 55).

2.

Touch one of <BANK1>–<BANK4> to select a
bank.

3.

Touch the box of the pad to which you want to
apply effects.

The cursor moves.

4.

Use the [VALUE] dial or the [DEC] [INC] buttons
to specify “FX:ON.”

1.

In the section that you want to edit, touch
<EDIT>.

The EFFECTS EDIT PRO screen appears.

Menu Explanation

[E1] knob Scrolls the cursor up/down.

[E6] knob Edits the parameter selected by the cursor.

MEMO

For details, refer to “Parameter Guide” (PDF).

In this example, BANK 1 Pad 8 is connected to MASTER FX.

5.

Repeat steps 2–4 to connect the desired pads
to MASTER FX.

Specifying the Sampler Output Destination

Here’s how to specify the output destination for the entire
sampler.

1.

In the EFFECTS EDIT screen, touch the PAD tab.

2.

Select the output destination for the entire
sampler (Sample Output Assign).

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The output destination changes according to this setting.

Specifying the Output Destination for USB Input

The FANTOM can input three stereo pairs of audio signals
via its USB COMPUTER port. Of these, the output destination
of USB SUB 1 is fixed as the SUB OUT 1 jacks, and the output
destination of USB SUB2 is fixed as the SUB OUT 2 jacks, but you
can choose the output destination jacks to which USB MASTER
is routed.

1.

In the EFFECTS EDIT screen, touch the <USB>

tab.

Editing the Effects

2.

Select the USB MASTER output destination

(USB Audio Input Destination 1).

The output destination changes according to this setting.

Specifying the Click Tone Output Destination

Here’s how to specify the output destination for the click that is
used when recording into the sequencer or when sampling.

1.

In the EFFECTS EDIT screen, touch the <CLICK>

tab.

In this screen you can also set the tempo.

2.

Select the click tone output destination (Click Output

Assign).

The output destination changes according to this setting.

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Using the Mixer Screen

Adjusting the Pan and Volume in the MIXER Screen

The MIXER screen provides unified access to frequently-edited
parameters such as each zone’s pan, level, and effects. This
screen is ideal when you want to adjust the major parameters
while maintaining the balance between zones.

1.

Press the [MENU] button.

The MENU screen appears.

2.

Touch <MIXER>.

The MIXER screen appears.

3.

Edit the parameters as needed.

On/off of
each effect

Zone area

Level meter

Current Zone

Scene NameTone Name

Main level meter

Parameter Value Explanation

PAN [E5]
knob *2

LEVEL [E6]
knob *2

LEVEL [E6]
knob *3

<MFX> OFF, ON Turns MFX on/off for each zone.

<IFX1>,
<IFX2>,
<CHO>,
<REV>,
<CMP>,
<MEQ>,

<AFX>

<SOLO> OFF, ON Solo setting for each zone.

<MUTE> OFF, ON Mute setting for each zone.

<TONE No.> - Selects the tone of each zone.

L64–R63

0–127 Specifies the level (volume) of the current zone.

0–127

OFF, ON Turn each effect on/off.

Specifies the pan (stereo position) of the current
zone.

Specifies the level of MAIN, SUB, and ANALOG
output.

*1 When the [E2] indication is PAN/LEV
*2 When the [E2] indication is CHO/REV
*3 When the [E1] indication is VIEW OUT

NOTE

The “solo” and “mute” settings that can be edited in the MIXER screen refer to
“zone solo and mute.” Be aware that these are different functions than the
“track solo and mute” that are accessed in the PATTERN screen, and operate
independently. Zones that are muted in the MIXER screen do not sound when
you play the keyboard, but muting a zone in the PATTERN screen does not
affect how it can be played by the keyboard.

MEMO

By using the PAD MODE Zone Solo and Zone Mute functions, the “solo” and “mute”
settings of the MIXER screen can also be operated by pressing pads (p. 76).

VIEW 8ZONE VIEW 16ZONE

ZONE MUTE, SOLO

ZONE EQ screen

CHO/REV

PAN/LEV

MFX ON/OFF

CHO/REV indication

VIEW OUT

Parameter Value Explanation

Switches the zones that are shown (VIEW).

PAGE [E1]
knob

[E2]

CHO SEND
[E5] knob *1

REV SEND
[E6] knob *1

8 ZONE Show 8 zones.

16 ZONE Show 16 zones.

OUT

PAN/LEV,
CHO/REV

0–127

0–127

PAN/LEV indication

Scene NameTone Name

Show the volume of MAIN, SUB, and ANALOG
output.

Switches the indication in the zone area.

Specifies the chorus send amount of the current
zone.

Specifies the reverb send amount of the current
zone.

Main level meter

Solo and mute of each
output

Level mater

Each output level

CHORUS

REVERB

PAN

LEVEL

On/off of
each effect

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Making ZONE EQ Settings in the MIXER Screen

A simplified EQ curve is shown in the ZONE EQ area, and from
here you can access an edit screen and edit the ZONE EQ
settings.

1.

In the MIXER screen, touch the ZONE EQ field

of the zone whose EQ you want to edit.

The ZONE EQ screen appears.

Using the Mixer Screen

EQ on/off

2.

Edit the parameters as necessary.

Parameter Value Explanation

<EQ> OFF, ON Turns the ZONE EQ on/off.

[E1] knob – Moves the cursor up/down.

[E2]–[E4] knob –

Input Gain [E5] knob -24–+24dB Specifies the input gain.

[E6] CLOSE – Closes the screen.

MEMO

For details on the ZONE EQ parameters, refer to “Parameter Guide”

(PDF).

Cursor

Edit the corresponding
parameters depending on the
cursor position. For the example
shown in the illustration above,
[E2] corresponds to LOW Gain,
[E3] to MID Gain, and [E4] to
HIGH Gain respectively.

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Recalling Scenes in the Order of Songs

Using Scene Chain

Use the SCENE CHAIN function when you want to recall scenes
in the order of the songs that you’ll be playing live.

A scene chain lets you specify the desired order of the scenes
that you’ll be using, without changing the numbers of the
scenes themselves. The order of scenes can be saved as a chain
set, and by switching the chain set you can change the order of
the scenes.

1.

Press the [SCENE CHAIN] button.

The SCENE CHAIN screen appears.

5 You can also select a scene by directly touching a scene icon in the

screen.

5 You can also use the [INC] [DEC] buttons, [K] [J] buttons, [VALUE] dial,

and a footswitch (p. 10) to select scenes.

5 The icon of the selected scene is highlighted.
5 Up to 512 scenes (16 x 32 pages) can be registered in a chain set. If

more than 16 scenes are registered, a KJ symbol is shown at each end
of the scene icon in the screen. Touch the J (K) symbol to switch to the
next (previous) page.

(Scene Chain)

2.

Touch the “CHAIN SET” name.

3.

Switch chain sets.

Name of the selected scene

Memo of the selected scene

Page number

Menu Explanation

[E4] knob Scrolls up/down to select a chain set.

[E5] CANCEL Cancels.

[E6] OK Selects a chain set.

Parameter Value Explanation

CHAIN SET 001–100 Chain set number.

4.

Press a tone category button [1]–[16] to select
a scene.

The 16 scenes arranged horizontally in the screen correspond to
tone category buttons [1]–[16] respectively.

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Creating a Chain Set

Here’s how to create an original chain set.

1.

Press the [SCENE CHAIN] button.

The SCENE CHAIN screen appears.

2.

Touch the <CHAIN SET> name to switch to an

empty chain set.

3.

Touch <EDIT>.

The SCENE CHAIN EDIT screen appears.

Recalling Scenes in the Order of Songs (Scene Chain)

6.

Select [E6] OK to confirm the selected scene.

You return to the SCENE CHAIN EDIT screen.
Note that the selected scene is registered as the first scene.

If you want to re-select a different scene for the registered
position, you can touch <Select Scene> from this state, and re­select the scene.

7.

To register the second scene, touch the box
that contains the word <Next>.

The position to be registered moves one place to the right, and
the Next box is highlighted.

8.

Repeat steps 4–6 to register the necessary
scenes.

Scenes are registered consecutively from the left edge toward
the right. Register as many scenes as necessary. Up to 512 scenes
can be registered in a chain set.

4.

Touch <Select Scene>.

The SCENE SELECT screen appears.

Menu Explanation

[E1] knob Switches the scene bank.

[E5] CANCEL Cancels.

[E6] OK Confirms the selected scene.

5.

Highlight the scene that you want to register.

9.

If you want to edit the name of the chain set,
touch <RENAME> and edit the name.

When you have edited the name, select [E6] OK to close the
window.

To save the scene, touch <WRITE>.

10.

The chain set is saved, and you return to the SCENE CHAIN
screen.

NOTE

When you save, the data previously located in the save-destination is
overwritten.

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Recalling Scenes in the Order of Songs (Scene Chain)

Editing a Chain Set

Here’s how to edit the arrangement of a previously-created
chain set.

1.

Press the [SCENE CHAIN] button.

The SCENE CHAIN screen appears.

2.

Select the chain set that you want to edit.

3.

Touch <EDIT>.

The SCENE CHAIN EDIT screen appears.
Touch the box at the position that you want to edit, highlighting

it.

5 You can use the [K] [J] buttons to move the highlighted box.

4.

Touch the menu icons in the screen to edit the
chain set.

Menu Explanation

<Select Scene>

<Delete> Deletes the highlighted scene.

<Copy> Copies the highlighted scene.

<Cut> Cuts the highlighted scene.

<Paste>

<Insert> Inserts the copied or cut scene at the highlighted position.

5 You can use the [INC] [DEC] buttons or the [VALUE] dial to directly

change the number of the highlighted scene.

5 You can highlight multiple boxes by holding down the [SHIFT] button

and using the [K] [J] buttons or touching a box.

5.

When you have finished editing, touch

Re-selects the highlighted scene, replacing it with a
different scene.

Overwrites the copied or cut scene onto the highlighted
position.

<WRITE> to save the chain set.

NOTE

When you save, the data previously located in the save-destination is
overwritten.

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05: Sampler

Contents

Playing Samples.................................... 64

: Pressing Pads to Play Samples................... 64

: Sustaining the Sample Playback (Hold) .......... 64

: Switching Banks ................................... 64

: Moving/Copying a Sample ....................... 65

Moving a Sample .................................... 65

Copying a Sample ................................... 65

: About the SAMPLE PAD Screen.................. 65

Sampling ............................................. 66

: Preparing for Sampling........................... 66

Specifying the Input Volume (Input Setting) ........... 66

: Sampling............................................ 67

: Importing an Audio File .......................... 68

Editing a Sample................................... 70

: Using Quick Edit ................................... 70

: Using Wave Edit .................................... 70

: Using the Sample Utility Functions ............. 71

Renaming the Sample

(RENAME) ............................................... 71

Cutting Unwanted Regions from the Sample

(TRUNCATE) ............................................. 71

Deleting a Sample (DELETE) ........................... 72

Deleting All Samples

(DELETE ALL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Exporting the Sample in WAV Format (EXPORT WAV) .. 72
Exporting All Samples in WAV Format

(EXPORT ALL WAV) ........................................ 72

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Playing Samples

The FANTOM can audio-record (sample) the sound of your
keyboard performance or an audio input such as an audio
device or mic. You can press the pads to record the recorded
samples.

Pressing Pads to Play Samples

Here we explain how to use pads [1]–[16] to play sampled
sounds (the sample pad function).

Before you continue, select “SAMPLE PAD” as the pad function as
described in “Assigning Convenient Functions to the Pads (PAD
MODE)” (p. 74).

1.

Press a pad [1]–[16].

The sample plays.
You can also press multiple pads simultaneously to play them.
Since an unlit pad contains no sample, pressing it will not

produce sound.

MEMO

The number of samples that can play back simultaneously is a
maximum of eight for mono samples and a maximum of four for stereo
samples.

Switching Banks

The samples are assigned to four banks that each contain 16
samples. By switching banks, you can change the samples that
are assigned to each pad.

1.

Press the [BANK] button.

The PAD BANK screen appears.

2.

Press a pad [1]–[4] to select a bank.

The pad number corresponds to the bank number.
When a bank is selected, you automatically return to the
previous screen.

MEMO

You can also select a bank by directly touching an icon in the PAD BANK
screen.

Sustaining the Sample Playback (Hold)

1.

While you hold down a pad, press the [HOLD]
button.

The sample continues playing even after you take your finger off
the pad. To stop the sample, press the pad once again.

MEMO

The hold function is available only for samples whose “GATE” parameter is
turned on (p. 70).

If the sound won’t stop?!

Rapidly press the [HOLD] button four times in succession. This stops all
sounds being played by the pads.

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Playing Samples

Moving/Copying a Sample

You can move or copy a sample to another pad.

Moving a Sample

1.

While holding down the pad that contains

the sample you want to move, press the [CLIP

BOARD] button.

2.

While holding down the [CLIP BOARD] button,

press the move-destination pad.

The sample is moved.

* If there is a sample in the move-destination pad, the message

“Overwrite?” appears. Press [E5] OK if you want to overwrite, or press

[E6] CANCEL if you want to cancel.

About the SAMPLE PAD Screen

In the SAMPLE PAD screen, you can view information about the
currently selected bank and the samples that are assigned to
each pad in that bank.

1.

Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the
[SAMPLING] button.

The SAMPLE PAD screen appears.

Copying a Sample

1.

While holding down the [SHIFT] button and

the pad that contains the sample you want to

copy, press the [CLIP BOARD] button.

2.

While holding down the [CLIP BOARD] button,

press the copy-destination pad.

The sample is copied.

* If there is a sample in the copy-destination pad, the message

“Overwrite?” appears. Press [E5] OK if you want to overwrite, or press

[E6] CANCEL if you want to cancel.

Menu Explanation

[E1] WAVE EDIT Accesses the WAVE EDIT screen (p. 70).

[E2] QUICK EDIT Accesses the QUICK EDIT screen (p. 70).

[E6] IMPORT Accesses the IMPORT screen (p. 68).

<BANK1–4> Switch banks (p. 64).

<SAMPLING> Accesses the SAMPLING STANDBY screen (p. 66).

<SAMPLE UTILITY> Accesses the SAMPLE UTILITY screen (p. 71).

Pad number

GATE

LOOP
ON/OFF

FX
ON/OFF

Sample name

Sample size

ON/OFF

stereo/mono

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Sampling

The FANTOM lets you create samples by sampling the following
sounds.

5 Keyboard performance
5 Sound input from MIC/LINE INPUT jacks 1, 2 (an audio device or

microphone)

5 Sound input from the USB COMPUTER port

Preparing for Sampling

1.

As necessary, connect the device that you
want to sample (an audio device or mic) to
MIC/LINE INPUT jacks 1, 2.

MEMO

If you’re sampling in stereo from an audio device, connect its left
channel to MIC/LINE INPUT jack 1 and its right channel to MIC/LINE
INPUT jack 2.

2.

Press the [SAMPLING] button to make it light.

The SAMPLING STANDBY screen appears.

MEMO

If there is already a sample in the pad to which you’re sampling, the
message “Sample Already Exists. Overwrite?” appears. Press [E5] OK if
you want to overwrite, or press [E6] CANCEL if you want to cancel.

Level meter

Time counter

MEMO

If there is already a sample in the pad to which you are sampling, the
message “Sample Already Exists. Overwrite?” appears. Press [E5] OK if
you want to overwrite, or press [E6] CANCEL if you want to cancel.

5.

Touch <Sampling Mode> and select the
sampling mode.

Parameter Explanation

KBD+INPUT

KBD Samples the keyboard performance.

INPUT

Specifying the Input Volume

Samples the keyboard performance and the audio input from
MIC/LINE INPUT jacks 1, 2 and the USB COMPUTER port.

Samples the audio input from MIC/LINE INPUT jacks 1, 2 and the
USB COMPUTER port.

(Input Setting)

Specifying the input volume of an audio device or mic

Here’s how to specify the input volume of an audio device or
mic connected to MIC/LINE INPUT jacks 1, 2.

1.

In the SAMPLING STANDBY screen, select [E1]
INPUT SETTING.

The EFFECTS EDIT screen’s AUDIO IN tab appears.

SAMPLE PAD display area

Rec status

Click ON/OFF

Menu Explanation

[E1] INPUT SETTING

[E2] AUTO TRIG Turns AUTO TRIGGER on/off.

AUTO TRIGGER LEVEL
[E3] knob

TEMPO [E4] knob Changes the click tempo.

[E5] CANCEL Cancels the sampling standby state.

[E6] START Starts sampling.

<Click> Turns the click tone on/off.

<Sampling Mode> Selects the sampling mode (input source).

<Format> Selects the sampling format.

3.

Note that the bank and number of the sample

Makes input-related settings in the EFFECTS EDIT
screen.

Specifies the AUTO TRIGGER LEVEL.

pad you’re sampling are shown in the SAMPLE
PAD display area.

In this example, the BANK 1-1 pad is selected.

4.

If you want to change the bank and number of
the sample pad, touch <SAMPLE PAD>.

In the SAMPLING DESTINATION (PAD) screen, select the bank and
number of the pad to which you want to sample, and then select
[E6] SELECT.

INPUT1 (L ch)

Level meter

INPUT2 (R ch)

Menu Explanation

[E1] AUDIO IN

[E2] PARALLEL SW

<LINE>/<MIC>

<PHANTOM>

<LOWCUT>

(INPUT 1/2 independent)

<EQ>

(INPUT 1/2 independent)

<REV>

<LEVEL>

(INPUT 1/2 independent)

<PAN >

(INPUT 1/2 independent)

<REV Send>

(INPUT 1/2 independent)

<Audio Input
Output Assign>

Turns on/off the input from MIC/LINE INPUT jacks 1, 2. If
this is off, the signal is not input.

If this is on, you can make input settings individually for
the INPUT 1 (L ch) side and the INPUT 2 (R ch) side. If this
is off, only the INPUT 1 (L ch) side is shown, and the same
settings are applied to both INPUT 1 and INPUT 2. Turn
this off if you connect a stereo device.

Specifies the input gain. Each time you touch this, it
alternates between “LINE” and “MIC.” Select “LINE” is a
line-level audio device is connected, or select “MIC” is a
mic is connected. This can be set individually for INPUT 1
and INPUT 2.

Turns on/off phantom power (DC 48 V, 10 mA Max). Turn
phantom power on if you connect a condenser mic.

Applies a low cut to the audio
input. This cuts the unwanted
low-frequency region.

Applies an equalizer to the
audio input.

Applies reverb to the audio
input. This setting is common to
INPUT 1 and INPUT 2.

Specifies the volume level after the sound passes
through Low Cut and EQ. (Range: 0–127)

Specifies the pan after the sound passes through Low Cut
and EQ. (Range: 63R–L64)

Specifies the amount that is sent to reverb. (Range:
0–127)

Specifies the jack from which the audio input of INPUT 1
and INPUT 2 is output.

REV Send

REV Send

Audio Input
Output Assign

Indicates the effect
on/off status and
shows the edit screen.
For details, refer to
“Editing the sampling
input effects” (p. 56)
and “Parameter Guide”
(PDF).

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2.

As appropriate for the device that is connected, set

the “AUDIO IN,” “PARALLEL SW,” “LINE”/”MIC,” and

“PHANTOM” settings.

3.

Adjust the input volume.

Adjust the volume as high as possible without allowing the level

meter in the left of the screen to clip.

Connected device Explanation

Audio device

Microphone

4.

As necessary, make settings for effects such as

Adjust using rear panel
LEVEL knobs 1 and 2, and the
controls of the audio device.

Adjust using rear panel LEVEL
knobs 1 and 2.

Low Cut and EQ.

5.

Touch <LEVEL>, and adjust the volume of the

sound after it passes through Low Cut and EQ.

Some EQ settings might make the audio input too loud. Adjust

the volume so that the level meter of the SAMPLING STANDBY

screen does not clip.

6.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the

SAMPLING STANDBY screen.

Specifying the input volume of the USB COMPUTER port

Here’s how to specify the input volume of the USB COMPUTER
port. Input effects such as Low Cut and EQ do not apply to the
audio input from the USB COMPUTER port.

1.

In the SAMPLING STANDBY screen, adjust the

input volume.

Adjust the volume as high as possible without allowing the level

meter in the right of the screen to clip.

Connected device Explanation

Computer

It’s a good idea to leave the USB Audio Input Level at 127 and

adjust the level setting on your computer. Be sure that the

USB Audio Input Switch is “ON.” For details on USB audio input

settings, refer to “Adjusting the USB Audio Input” (p. 102).

Adjust using the settings of the computer and the USB
Audio Input Level.

Specifying the input volume of the keyboard performance

Here’s how to specify the input volume of the keyboard
performance. Input effects such as Low Cut and EQ do not apply
to the audio input from the keyboard performance.

1.

In the SAMPLING STANDBY screen, adjust the

input volume.

Adjust the volume as high as possible without allowing the level

meter in the right of the screen to clip.

Connected device Explanation

Keyboard
performance

Use the scene settings to adjust the volume.

Sampling

Sampling

When you are finished adjusting the input volume, make
sampling settings in the SAMPLING STANDBY screen.

1.

Make settings for sampling.

In the screen, touch parameters to turn them on/off or then use
the [VALUE] dial to edit the setting.

Parameter Value Explanation

Sample as one waveform.

MONO

Format

STEREO

AUTO TRIGGER
LEVEL

AUTO TRIGGER OFF, ON

If you want to hear a click while you sample, touch <Click> to
turn on the click tone. If you want to change the tempo of the
click, use the [E4] knob to adjust the Tempo setting.

2.

Produce sound on the device that’s connected

0–15

to the FANTOM, and then touch <START> when
you want to start sampling.

The indication “NOW SAMPLING” appears during sampling, and a
time counter advances.

If you specified AUTO TRIGGER “OFF” in step 1

Sampling starts the moment that you touch <START>.
Produce sound on the device that’s connected to the FANTOM.

If you specified AUTO TRIGGER “ON” in step 1

Produce sound on the device that’s connected to the FANTOM.
Sampling starts when the input signal exceeds the level specified
by AUTO TRIGGER LEVEL.

3.

Touch <STOP> at the moment that you want
to stop sampling.

Sampling stops, and the sample is saved to the sampling­destination pad.

MEMO

5 Samples are saved in sample memory inside the FANTOM.
5 Samples are saved automatically. You don’t need to execute a specific

operation to save them.

Choose this if you’re using one mic and are
sampling in mono.

If the input is stereo, the L and R sound is
mixed and sampled.

Sample as two waveforms, L and R.
Choose this if you’re sampling in stereo from

an audio device, etc.

If Auto Trig is “ON,” sampling starts when the
input signal level exceeds the value specified
here.

If this is “ON,” sampling starts when the input
signal level exceeds the value of the AUTO
TRIGGER LEVEL setting.

If this is “OFF,” sampling starts immediately
when you touch <START>.

It’s a good idea to adjust the input volume by editing the Scene

Level and the zone level parameters.

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Sampling

Importing an Audio File

In addition to sampling on the FANTOM itself, audio files from
your computer can be imported as samples via a USB flash drive.

Audio files that can be imported

WAV/AIFF

MP3

1.

In advance, put the audio files to be imported
in the desired folder on your USB flash drive.

NOTE

5 Use a USB flash drive that has been formatted by the FANTOM itself.
5 The process might take some time depending on the size of the files

being imported.

2.

Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the
[SAMPLING] button.

The SAMPLE PAD screen appears.

Sampling frequency 44.1/48/96 kHz

Bit rate 8/16/24 bit

Format MPEG-1 audio layer 3

Sampling frequency 44.1/48 kHz

Bit rate

64/80/96/112/128/160/192/22
4/256/320 kbps, VBR (Variable
Bit Rate)

4.

Select the file or folder that you want to
import.

The selected file or folder is highlighted.
You can use the following controllers to select the file or folder.

Operation Explanation

Touch a file name, folder
name, or tab in the
screen

[E1] knob
[=] button, [?] button

[ENTER] button

[J] button
[K] button

[EXIT] button Returns to the previous screen.

5.

Select the import method.

Menu Explanation

[E4] AUTO IMPORT

[E3] IMPORT

Directly selects the file or folder that you touch.
Switches tabs.

Selects a file or folder while scrolling up/down.

Expands the contents of a folder. Press again to
collapse the expanded content.

Expands the contents of a folder to be visible.

Collapses the expanded content.

The samples are automatically imported
consecutively to pads that have not been assigned
samples.

The samples are imported to the specified pad. If a
sample has already been assigned to the pad, it is
overwritten.

To execute AUTO IMPORT

1.

To select the file(s) that you want to import,
touch the file name.

By touching a file name while you hold down the [SHIFT] button,
you can select multiple files simultaneously.

3.

Select IMPORT [E6].

The PAD SAMPLE IMPORT screen appears.

2.

Select [E4] AUTO IMPORT.

A confirmation message appears.

3.

Select [E5] OK.

To execute AUTO IMPORT
If you decide to cancel, choose [E6] CANCEL.

MEMO

If there are not enough empty pads for the import operation, the
message “Not Found! Empty PAD was not found.” appears. In advance,
use the DELETE function to prepare a sufficient number of empty pads
before you execute the import operation.

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To execute IMPORT

1.

Touch a file name to select the file that you

want to import.

To execute IMPORT, select only one file.

2.

Select [E6] IMPORT.

The SAMPLE IMPORT (SELECT DESTINATION) screen appears.

Import-destination pad

3.

Touch an icon in the screen to select the

import-destination bank and pad.

The icon of the selected pad is framed in red. In this example, the

BANK 1-6 pad is selected.

Sampling

4.

Select [E6] EXECUTE.

A confirmation message appears.

5.

Select [E5] OK.

IMPORT is executed.

If you decide to cancel, choose [E6] CANCEL.

MEMO

If there is a sample in the import-destination pad, the message “A

Sample Already Exists. Overwrite?” appears. If you want to overwrite,

select [E5] OK.

NOTE

Never turn off the power while import is in progress.

MEMO

In addition to importing audio files from your computer, you can import audio
files from a folder such as “EXPORT SAMPLE.” You can also switch the tab to
“INTERNAL LIBRARY” and import audio files from the library.

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Editing a Sample

Here’s how to edit a recorded sample. There are two types of
editing: “Quick Edit” and “Wave Edit.”

Using Quick Edit

Quick Edit lets you make basic settings for each sample.

1.

Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the
[SAMPLING] button.

The SAMPLE PAD screen appears.

2.

Select [E2] QUICK EDIT.

The SAMPLE PAD (QUICK EDIT) screen appears.

Using Wave Edit

Wave Edit lets you make detailed settings for each sample.

1.

Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the
[SAMPLING] button.

The SAMPLE PAD screen appears.

2.

Touch a <BANK> tab to select a bank.

3.

Touch the desired pad to select its sample.

4.

Select [E1] WAVE EDIT.

The WAVE EDIT screen appears.

3.

Touch a <BANK> tab to select a bank.

4.

Touch the parameters of each pad to edit their
values.

Parameter Value Explanation

Specifies whether the sample stops playing
when you release the pad (ON) or continues

GATE OFF, ON

LOOP OFF, ON

FX SW OFF, ON

5.

When you have finished editing, select [E2]

playing even after you release the pad (OFF).
If this is ON, you can use the [HOLD] button to

hold the sound.

Specifies whether the sample plays as a loop
(ON) or does not play as a loop (OFF).

Specifies whether effects are applied to the
sample (ON) or not applied (OFF).

MEMO

Master FX can be applied to the sample.

QUICK EDIT once again to return to the
SAMPLE PAD screen.

Start point

Menu Explanation

SAMPLE Selects another sample.

START POINT [E1]
knob

END POINT [E2]
knob

ZOOM HORZ [E3]
knob

ZOOM VERT [E4]
knob

LEVEL [E5] knob Changes the level.

[E6] PREVIEW Auditions the sample while you continue pressing the knob.

<SAMPLE
UTILITY>

Changes the start point.

Changes the end point.

Changes the display magnification of the horizontal axis
(the waveform’s time).

(1/65536–1/1)

Changes the display magnification of the vertical axis (the
waveform’s amplitude)

(x1–x128)

Accesses the SAMPLE UTILITY window (p. 71).

End point

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Editing a Sample

MEMO

As an alternative to using the [E1] [E2] knobs, you can also change the

start point and end point by directly dragging the START POINT icon

and END POINT icon in the screen to left or right. You can also scroll the

waveform display by dragging left or right on a location other than an

icon.

5.

Edit the desired parameter.

Parameter Value Explanation

This is the playback start point. Adjust this to

START
POINT

END POINT 000001000–

LEVEL 0–127 Adjusts the volume of the sample.

GATE OFF, ON

LOOP OFF, ON

FX SW OFF, ON

000000000–

skip any unwanted portion of the waveform
at the beginning of the sample, so that the
desired sound plays immediately.

This is the playback end point. Adjust this to
omit any unwanted portion of the waveform at
the end of the sample, so that it does not play.

* The distance between the start point and the end

point cannot be 999 or less.

Specifies whether the sample will stop playing
when you release the pad (ON) or will continue
playing even after you release the pad (OFF).

If this is ON, you can use the [HOLD] button to
hold the playback.

Specifies whether the sample will (ON) or will
not (OFF) play as a loop.

Specifies whether the effect will (ON) or will
not (OFF) be applied to the sample.

MEMO

You can apply Master FX to the sample.

Using the Sample Utility Functions

In addition to “Quick Edit” and “Wave Edit,” you can use the
Sample Utility functions to do various things such as rename a
sample or export it as a WAV file. You can execute the Sample
Utility functions from the SAMPLE PAD screen or the WAVE EDIT
screen. The menus differ for each screen.

MEMO

The sample is automatically saved after each function is executed.

Using Sample Utility functions in the SAMPLE PAD screen

The operation applies to the sample that is selected by the pads.
The operations DELETE ALL and EXPORT ALL (WAV) apply to all

samples.

Using Sample Utility functions in the WAVE EDIT screen

The operation applies to the sample that is selected in the WAVE
EDIT screen.

Renaming the Sample (RENAME)

Here’s how to change the name of the sample.

1.

In the SAMPLE PAD screen, touch <SAMPLE
UTILITY>. Alternatively, in the WAVE EDIT
screen, touch <SAMPLE UTILITY>.

The SAMPLE UTILITY window appears.

2.

Touch <RENAME>.

The RENAME screen appears.

3.

Edit the sample name as described in the
explanation for the RENAME screen (p. 13).

6.

When you have finished editing, press the

[EXIT] button to return to the SAMPLE PAD

screen.

MEMO

The sample is saved automatically.

4.

Select [E6] OK.

If you decide to cancel, choose [E5] CANCEL.

Cutting Unwanted Regions from the Sample (TRUNCATE)

Here’s how you can cut unwanted regions from the beginning
and end of the sample by specifying the desired portion (start
point and end point).

Region that will play

Start point End point

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Editing a Sample

1.

In the WAVE EDIT screen, specify the start
point and end point.

2.

Touch <SAMPLE UTILITY>.

The SAMPLE UTILITY window appears.

3.

Select <TRUNCATE>.

A confirmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, choose [E6] CANCEL.

4.

Select [E5] OK.

The Truncate operation is executed.

Deleting a Sample (DELETE)

Here’s how to delete a sample.

1.

In the SAMPLE PAD screen, touch <SAMPLE
UTILITY>. Alternatively, in the WAVE EDIT
screen, touch <SAMPLE UTILITY>.

The SAMPLE UTILITY window appears.

2.

Touch <DELETE>.

A confirmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, select [E6] CANCEL.

Exporting the Sample in WAV Format (EXPORT WAV)

Here’s how to export the sample in WAV format.

1.

In the SAMPLE PAD screen, touch <SAMPLE
UTILITY>. Alternatively, in the WAVE EDIT
screen, touch <SAMPLE UTILITY>.

The SAMPLE UTILITY window appears.

2.

Select <EXPORT (WAV)>.

A confirmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, choose [E6] CANCEL.

3.

Select [E5] OK.

The sample is exported.

4.

Select [E6] CLOSE to close the screen.

The exported WAV file is saved in the “EXPORT SAMPLE” folder of
the USB flash drive.

* If the export-destination contains a file of the same name, the message

“Duplicate File Name! Overwrite it?” appears. Select [E5] OK to
overwrite, or select [E6] CANCEL to cancel.

NOTE

Never turn off the power while data is being exported.

MEMO

5 By exporting after executing Truncate in the WAVE EDIT screen, you can

export the portion of the waveform that is between the start point and
the end point.

5 The exported WAV file is 48 kHz 16-bit format.

Exporting All Samples in WAV Format (EXPORT ALL WAV)

Here’s how all samples of BANK 1–4 can be exported in WAV
format.

3.

Select [E5] OK.

The sample is deleted.

Deleting All Samples (DELETE ALL)

This deletes all samples of BANK 1–4.

1.

In the SAMPLE PAD screen, touch <SAMPLE
UTILITY>.

The SAMPLE UTILITY window appears.

2.

Touch <DELETE ALL>.

A confirmation message appears.

If you decide to cancel, select [E6] CANCEL.

3.

Select [E5] OK.

All samples are deleted.

1.

In the SAMPLE PAD screen, touch <SAMPLE
UTILITY>.

The SAMPLE UTILITY window appears.

2.

Select <EXPORT ALL (WAV)>.

A confirmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, select [E6] CANCEL.

3.

Select [E5] OK.

All samples are exported.

4.

Select [E6] CLOSE to close the screen.

The exported WAV files are saved in the “EXPORT SAMPLE” folder
of the USB flash drive.

* If the export-destination contains a file of the same name, the message

“Duplicate File Name! Overwrite it?” appears. Select [E5] OK to
overwrite, or select [E6] CANCEL to cancel.

NOTE

Never turn off the power while data is being exported.

MEMO

The exported WAV files are in 48 kHz 16-bit format.

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06: Pads

Contents

Assigning Convenient Functions to the
Pads

(PAD MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

: Basic Pad Mode Operation ....................... 74

: Playing Samples (Sample Pad) ....................... 74

: Playing Tones (Note Pad) ............................. 74

: Selecting Partials and Turning Them On/Off

(Partial Sw/Sel) .......................................... 75

: Controlling a DAW (DAW Control) .................... 75

: Switching Zone Mute (Zone Mute) .................. 76

: Switching Zone Solo (Zone Solo) .................... 76

: Turning the Keyboard Switch Group On/Off

(Kbd Sw Group) .......................................... 76

: Playing Rhythm Patterns (Rhythm Pattern) .......... 77

: Using the System Settings (System)................ 77

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Assigning Convenient Functions to the Pads

(PAD MODE)

Basic Pad Mode Operation

You can assign various useful functions to the 16 pads of the
FANTOM, such as playing samples or muting zones. These
functions are called pad modes.

MEMO

Pad mode settings are saved in the scene.

1.

Press the [PAD MODE] button.

The PAD MODE screen appears.

Playing Samples (Sample Pad)

The pads play samples.

MEMO

For details on using the sample pads, refer to “Pressing the Pads to Play
Samples” (p. 64).

Playing Tones (Note Pad)

In the same way as using the keyboard to play sounds, you can
play tones by pressing the pads. Since you can specify the zone,
note number, and velocity for each pad, you can (for example)
use the keyboard to play the tone of zone 1 while using the
pads to play the drum kit tone of zone 10.

MEMO

Settings for each pad are saved as system settings. You can’t make pad
settings independently for each scene.

2.

Press a pad [1]–[8] or [16] to select a function.

The pad mode changes, and you return to the previous screen.
You can also switch pad modes by touching an icon in the

screen.

Pad Function Explanation

[1] Sample Pad The pads play samples.

[2] Note Pad The pads play tones.

[3] Partial Sw/Sel The pads select partials and turn them on/off.

[4] DAW Control The pads control your DAW software.

[5] Zone Mute The pads turn zone mute on/off.

[6] Zone Solo The pads turn zone solo on/off.

[7] Kbd Sw Group

[8] Rhythm Pattern The pads play rhythm patterns.

[16] System The pads use the Pad Mode system settings.

MEMO

After selecting a pad mode, you can hold down the [SHIFT] button and
press the [PAD MODE] button to access the edit screen for the selected
function.

The pads turn the keyboard switch group on/
off.

Pressing a pad will play a tone according to the settings of each
pad.

Menu Explanation

[E1] knob Selects a pad.

[E3] SYSTEM
WRITE

[E4] knob Selects the zone played by the selected pad.

[E5] knob

[E6] knob Specifies the velocity played by the selected pad.

Saves the edited settings to the system.

Selects the note number played by the selected pad.
The selected note is indicated by a 7 above the keyboard in

the screen.

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Assigning Convenient Functions to the Pads (PAD MODE)

Specifying the tone played by each pad

1.

In the NOTE PAD screen, press a pad to select

the pad that you want to edit.

You can also select a pad by using the [E1] knob or by directly

touching an icon in the screen.

2.

Move the cursor to the parameter that you

want to edit, and edit the value.

You can also use the [E4]–[E6] knobs to directly edit the settings.

Pad number

Corresponding tone name/drum instrument name

Zone/Note number/Velocity

3.

Repeat steps 1–2 to make settings for other

pads as necessary.

4.

To save the settings, choose SYSTEM WRITE

[E3] to save them to the system.

MEMO

The parameters that you edit here are the same as the system parameters
“Pad 1–16 Zone,” “Pad 1–16 Note Number,” and “Pad 1–16 Velocity” that you
can edit in SYSTEM/NOTE PAD. They work in the same way when you edit
them in the SYSTEM screen.

Selecting Partials and Turning Them
On/Off

You can use the pads to select and turn on/off the partials that
you’re editing.

(Partial Sw/Sel)

Controlling a DAW (DAW Control)

You can use the pads to control supported DAW software (Logic
Pro X/MainStage).

NOTE

5 Use this function when you want to use the “DAW CTRL function” to

control Logic Pro X/MainStage on a Mac connected via USB.

5 In order to connect the FANTOM with a Mac, you’ll need to install a USB

driver. For details on installing the USB driver, refer to “Connecting to
Your Computer” (p. 102).

5 In order to use the DAW CTRL function, you’ll need to install the

dedicated “Logic/MainStage plug-in” in addition to the USB driver.
For details on using the DAW CTRL function and how to install the plug­in, refer to “Logic/MainStage Plug-In Usage Guide” (PDF).

Controlling Logic Pro X

Pad Function Explanation

[1]–[4] Recall Screen Set 1–4 Recall screen sets 1–4.

[5] ZOOM Horizontal IN Zooms-in horizontally.

[6] ZOOM Horizontal OUT Zooms-out horizontally.

[7] ZOOM Vertical IN Zooms-in vertically.

[8] ZOOM Vertical OUT Zooms-out vertically.

[9]

[13] Go to Next Marker Moves to the next marker.

[14] Go to Previous Marker Moves to the previous marker.

[15] Song Position by measure

[16] Play or Stop

Open Marker List / Close
Window

Opens/closes the marker list.

Advances the locate position by one
measure.

While playing, operates as the stop
button. While stopped, operates as
the play button.

Pad Explanation

[1] Select partial 1

[2] Select partial 2

[3] Select partial 3

[4] Select partial 4

MEMO

5 For a drum kit tone, you can select and turn on/off the wave of the

selected key.

5 For a V-Piano tone, this function has no effect.

Pad Explanation

[5] Turn partial 1 on/off

[6] Turn partial 2 on/off

[7] Turn partial 3 on/off

[8] Turn partial 4 on/off

Controlling MainStage

Pad Function Explanation

[1] Next Set Recalls the next set.

[2] Previous Set Recalls the previous set.

[3] Next Patch Recalls the next patch.

[4] Previous Patch Recalls the previous patch.

[13] MIDI PC INC

[14] MICI PC DEC

Sends a Program Change message.
The value sent is incremented by one
each time you press the pad.

Sends a Program Change message.
The value sent is decremented by one
each time you press the pad.

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Assigning Convenient Functions to the Pads (PAD MODE)

Switching Zone Mute (Zone Mute)

You can use the pads to mute (silence) the Zones (1–16).
Pressing a pad switches the mute status of each zone.
The pad is muted in the “On” state.

MEMO

5 You can mute multiple zones simultaneously.
5 The pad number corresponds to the zone number.
5 This is the same function as “mute” in the MIXER screen.

Switching Zone Solo (Zone Solo)

You can use the pads to solo a zone (so that only the selected
zone is heard).

The zone that you select by pressing the pad is soloed.
Press a soloed pad once again to defeat solo.

MEMO

5 You can’t solo multiple zones.
5 The pad number corresponds to the zone number.
5 This is the same function as “solo” in the MIXER screen.

Turning the Keyboard Switch Group
On/Off

You can use the pads to switch between pre-assigned keyboard
switch groups.

MEMO

Kbd Sw Group (keyboard switch group) lets you handle a combination of
the on/off status for each zone’s ZONE INT/EXT button as one of 16 keyboard
switch groups. By switching groups, you can instantly switch between
different sounds played from the keyboard using multiple zones, while
leaving the scene itself unchanged.

Press a pad to select a group. In the screen of settings, each
group’s icon shows the on/off status of each zone.

Editing the status of each group

For each of the 16 keyboard switch groups, you can individually
edit the combination of ZONE INT/EXT button on/off states.

1.

In the KBD SW GRP SELECT screen, select the
group that you want to edit.

2.

Select [E1] EDIT.

The [BANK] is lit, and the KBD SW GRP EDIT screen appears.

(Kbd Sw Group)

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In this example, we are editing the state of each zone for GROUP

2.

3.

To turn each zone’s ZONE INT/EXT button on/
off, touch an icon in the screen or press a pad.

4.

When you have finished making settings,
select [E6] EXIT to return to the KBD SW GRP
SELECT screen.

5.

If you want to make settings for another
group, repeat steps 1–4.

MEMO

5 Even when a screen other than the KBD SW GRP EDIT screen or the KBD

SW GRP SELECT screen is shown, pressing the [BANK] button to make it
light will make the pads illuminate to indicate the setting of each zone
in the currently selected keyboard switch group. You can press the pads
to change their status. Pad numbers correspond to zone numbers.

5 Keyboard switch group settings are saved in the scene. If you want to

save the settings, save the scene (p. 44).

Playing Rhythm Patterns (Rhythm Pattern)

You can use the pads to play rhythm patterns. The operation is
the same as when you touch the <Intro>–<Ending> icons in the
RHYTHM PATTERN screen.

Pad Explanation

[1] Selects the Intro rhythm pattern.

[2] Selects the Pattern A rhythm pattern.

[3] Selects the Pattern B rhythm pattern.

[4] Selects the Pattern C rhythm pattern.

[5] Selects the Pattern D rhythm pattern.

[6] Selects the Ending rhythm pattern.

Assigning Convenient Functions to the Pads (PAD MODE)

Using the System Settings (System)

The pads operate according to the setting of the system
parameter “Pad Mode” (p. 112). The pad mode setting of each
scene is ignored. This is convenient when you want to use the
same pad mode functions in any scene.

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Memo

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07: Sequencer

Contents

How the Sequencer Is Structured ............ 80

: Pattern .............................................. 80

: Group................................................ 80

: Song ................................................. 80

Playing the Sequencer ........................... 81

: Playing Pattern..................................... 81

Making Loop Settings (LOOP)......................... 82

Setting the Tempo................................... 82

Muting a Track (MUTE)................................. 83

Soloing a Track (SOLO) ................................ 83

: Playing Group...................................... 84

: Playing Song ....................................... 84

Showing the Timeline as Measures................. 84

Song Production Workflow..................... 85

Recording a Pattern............................... 86

: Ways to Record a Pattern ........................ 86

: Preparing for Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

: Realtime Recording (Real Time REC).................. 86

Removing Unwanted Data During Recording

(Realtime Erase) .......................................... 87

: Step Recording (Step REC) ........................... 88

: TR-REC............................................... 89

: Editing a Pattern................................... 91

Convenient Functions (Pattern Utility) .................. 91

Applying Various Edits (MODIFY) ...................... 92

: Importing SMF as a Pattern (IMPORT) ............. 94

: Exporting a Pattern as SMF (EXPORT) .............. 95

: Saving a Pattern ................................... 95

How to Create a Group........................... 96

: Creating a Group .................................. 96

Naming a Group (RENAME) ............................ 96

: Editing a Group .................................... 97

Basic Operation in the GROUP Screen.............. 97

Specifying the Loop Settings (Length) ................ 97

Naming a Group (RENAME) ............................ 97

Initializing a Group (INITIALIZE) ........................ 97

: Exporting a Group as SMF (EXPORT) ............... 97

: Saving a Group..................................... 97

How to Create a Song ............................ 98

: Creating a Song.................................... 98

: Editing a Song...................................... 98

Basic Operation in the SONG Screen ............... 98

Skipping a Specific Group (SKIP) ..................... 98

Editing the Song’s Structure (SONG EDIT).............. 99

: Adjusting the Pan and Volume Balance ........ 100

: Exporting a Song as SMF (EXPORT) ................ 100

: Saving a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

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How the Sequencer Is Structured

Pattern

This unit’s sequencer lets you record and play back using 16 tracks which correspond to the zones.
Each track can have up to eight patterns, and these variations are called patterns.
For each track, you can switch the variation during playback.
Each pattern can be up to 32 measures long, and will play as a loop of the length that is specified for each pattern.

PATTERN

TRACK1

TRACK2

TRACK3

TRACK4

TRACK5

TRACK6

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

ZONE1 ZONE2 ZONE3 ZONE4 ZONE5 ZONE6 ZONE16

PLAY

PLAY

PLAY

PLAY

PLAY

PLAY

Group

TRACK16

PLAY

The combination of patterns created for each track is called a group. You can create groups such as “Intro,” “Verse,” or “Fill”
corresponding to each section of your song.

GROUP

GROUP-01 :Intro

TRACK1

TRACK2

TRACK3

TRACK4

TRACK5

TRACK6

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

PLAY

PLAY

PLAY

PLAY

PLAY

PLAY

TRACK16

PLAY

Song

The groups you create can be arranged into an order that’s called a song. You can specify looping (LOOP) for individual groups and
for the entire song.

SONG

Step1 Step2 Step3 Step4 Step5

MEMO

GROUP-01
Intro

GROUP-02
Verse1

GROUP-03
Verse2

GROUP-02
Verse1

Patterns, groups, and songs are all saved for each scene.

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GROUP-05
Ending

Playing the Sequencer

Playing Pattern

1.

Select a scene.

Select a scene in which patterns have been created.

Scenes in which patterns have been created have a “PTN”

indication as shown in the illustration.

2.

Press the [PATTERN] button.

The PATTERN screen appears.

About the PATTERN screen

8Tr View

Tr 1-8/9-16 View

16Tr View

Tone informationPattern information

Track number

In the PATTERN screen you can use the following functions.

Menu Explanation

[E1] LOOP SETTING Accesses the LOOP SETTING screen.

[E2] PTN UTILITY Accesses the PTN UTILITY screen.

[E3] MUTE Accesses the MUTE screen.

[E4] SOLO Accesses the SOLO screen.

[E5] GROUPING Accesses the GROUPING screen.

[E6] GROUP Accesses the GROUP screen.

<Tr 1-8/9-16 View> Switches the tracks that are shown (tracks 1-8/9-16).

<16Tr View>

<TRACK NUM/ICON>

If this is on, all 16 tracks are shown in a single
screen.

Switches the information that is displayed (track
number or instrument icon) when the 16Tr View is
shown.

Play-standby

If you long-touch an already-recorded pattern box in a track,
the pattern box changes to be highlighted. This indicates play­standby, meaning that it will play when you press the [APLAY]
button. Only one pattern box in each track can be set to play­standby. The pattern that is in this play-standby mode is called
the current pattern.

Empty

Exist Data
(Color Selectable)

Exist Data
Loop Sw Off

Exist Data
Play standby

Exist Data
Playing

Pattern name

Of the total of four measures the
first measure is now playing

Target pattern

Pattern number

16Tr View

Track Num/Icon

16Tr View

Target pattern

A box (pattern box) in which a phrase is recorded is shown in

color.

3.

Press the [APLAY] button.

Each track’s pattern that’s in play-standby mode will play.

5 If you touch a pattern box that’s not playing, the pattern you touch is

played.

5 By directly touching a colored pattern box in the screen, you can switch

patterns for each track.

4.

If you press the [9STOP] button, pattern
playback stops for all tracks.

5 If you touch a pattern box that’s playing, only the pattern that you

touched stops.

5 If you switch or stop/start patterns while another pattern is playing,

the change automatically happens at measure boundaries of the other
playing pattern.

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Playing the Sequencer

Making Loop Settings (LOOP)

For each pattern, you can make detailed settings to specify
whether and how it loops.

MEMO

The loop parameter settings of each pattern are saved in the scene.

1.

In the PATTERN screen, select the pattern box
whose settings you want to edit.

The selected pattern box has a red border. To select a pattern,
you can use the cursor [H] [I] [K] [J] buttons, or directly long­touch the pattern box to put it in play-standby mode.

The selected pattern box

2.

Select [E1] LOOP SETTING.

The LOOP SETTING screen appears.

Pattern data area

Measure number

Setting the Tempo

You can set the tempo of the sequencer.

MEMO

5 The tempo that you specify here is in common with the arpeggio tempo

(p. 30) and the rhythm pattern tempo (p. 35).

5 The modified tempo also applies to the group and song playback.
5 The tempo setting is saved in the scene.

1.

Press the [TEMPO] button.

The TEMPO screen appears.

Loop region

5 In the pattern data area, the region filled in solid blue is the loop region.
5 In the pattern data area, the presence or absence of note data is shown

as a simple piano-roll display.

3.

Edit the loop parameters.

Parameter Value Explanation

[E1] LOOP
SW

Start [E3]
knob

Length [E4]
knob

4.

When you have finished editing, press the

OFF, ON

01-01-000–32­01-000

1–32

Turns looping on/off. A pattern for which this is
“OFF” will play once during playback, and then
automatically stop (one-shot playback).

Specifies the play start point. You can set this
value in units of a beat. The loop region starts
at the point specified by Start and extends for
the length specified by Length.

Specifies the length of the loop. You can
specify a value that is longer than the length of
the original pattern. The added portion will be
blank playback.

[EXIT] button to return to the PATTERN screen.

Menu Explanation

[E5] CLICK If this is on, a click tone is sounded at the tempo.

[E6] CLOSE Closes the screen.

2.

Use the [VALUE] dial or the [INC] [DEC] buttons
to set the tempo.

By holding down the [SHIFT] button while doing this, you can
edit the two digits below the decimal point.

MEMO

5 You can set the tempo by pressing the [TEMPO] button at the desired

interval (“tap tempo”). Press the button at least three times, at quarter­note intervals of the desired tempo.

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Playing the Sequencer

Muting a Track (MUTE)

For each track, you can mute the pattern playback. You can also
mute during playback.

MEMO

The mute status of each track is saved in the scene.

1.

In the PATTERN screen, select [E3] MUTE.

The MUTE SELECT screen appears.

2.

Touch the track that you want to mute.

The icon of the track you touch changes color, and the track

playback is muted.

Muted track

Soloing a Track (SOLO)

You can solo the playback of the selected track. You can also
solo during playback.

MEMO

The solo status of each track is saved in the scene.

1.

In the PATTERN screen, select [E4] SOLO.

The SOLO SELECT screen appears.

2.

Touch the track that you want to solo.

The icons of all tracks other than the track you touch change
color, and the track plays solo.

You can also solo multiple tracks.

Soloed track

By touching “ALL ON/OFF” in the screen, you can mute/unmute

all tracks in a single operation.

3.

When you are finished making settings, press

the [EXIT] button to return to the PATTERN

screen.

Even in the PATTERN screen, muted tracks can be clearly

distinguished because of their changed color. Even if you switch

a muted track between variations A–H, the track’s mute status is

maintained.

Muted track

Muted track

NOTE

The “solo” and “mute” that can be specified in the PATTERN screen refer to “soloing or muting a track.” Be aware that these are different functions than the
“soloing or muting a zone” that can be specified in the MIXER screen, and that they operate independently. Zones that are muted in the MIXER screen do not
sound even if you play the keyboard, but muting a zone in the PATTERN screen does not affect how it can be played by the keyboard.

If you once again touch the icon of a track that’s being soloed,
solo is defeated.

If you’re soloing multiple tracks, solo is defeated consecutively.

3.

When you are finished making settings, press
the [EXIT] button to return to the PATTERN
screen.

Even in the pattern screen, tracks that are not being played
can be clearly distinguished because of their changed color, as
when they are muted. Even if you switch a soloed track between
variations A–H, the track’s soloed status is maintained.

Soloed track

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Playing the Sequencer

Playing Group

1.

Select a scene.

Select a scene in which a song is created.

Scenes in which a song is created have a “SONG” indication as
shown in the illustration.

2.

Press the [GROUP] button.

The GROUP screen appears.

Current group Group list

Group name

5 The left side of the screen is called the GROUP LIST area, and shows the

group names in numerical order.

5 The currently selected group (current group) is indicated by the cursor.

3.

Press the [PLAY] button.

The current group plays.
You can also play a group by touching its play icon in the group

list.
During playback, the GROUP PREVIEW screen is shown. Like

the PTN screen, the GROUP PREVIEW screen shows each track’s
current part at a glance.

Play icon

Playing Song

1.

Select a scene.

Select a scene in which a song is created.

Scenes in which a song is created have a “SONG” indication as
shown in the illustration.

2.

Press the [SONG] button.

The SONG screen appears.

Current group box

Empty group box

A succession of boxes called group boxes is shown, each with a
number indicating the playback order.

Within each group box is shown information such as the group
number, group name, and the number of times it will loop.
Nothing is shown in an empty group box.

Number of loopsGroup number

Simplified indication
of playback position

4.

To stop playback, press the [9STOP] button.

You can also stop by touching the GROUP PREVIEW screen.

5.

To select a different group, directly touch its
group name to select it.

You can also use the [E2] knob to make a selection.

Group name

3.

Press the [APLAY] button.

The song plays, and the groups play in numerical order.
The currently-playing group (the current group) is indicated by a

green group box.

4.

Press the [9STOP] button to stop playback.

Showing the Timeline as Measures

Numbers that indicate the playback order are shown above the
group box in the screen, but you can switch these to indications
of the measure. Viewing the timeline in terms of measures can
make the structure of the song easier to understand.

1.

In the SONG screen, select [E5] MEAS.

The indication above the boxes changes to a measure indication.

Measure indication

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Song Production Workflow

To create a song on the FANTOM, begin by creating patterns which are the smallest structural unit of the song, then combine
multiple patterns to create groups, and finally place multiple groups in a desired order to complete a song.

5 This simple flow lets you reach the desired result without getting lost.
5 Since you can seamlessly move back and forth between the steps, this method flexibly supports any type of creative idea without requiring complex

operations.

5 You can record and accumulate as many patterns as you please, just as though you were jotting on a scratchpad, so it’s an easy way to let your ideas take

shape.

5 Since you can export your material as SMF data from any stage in this process, it’s easy to move your production environment between systems.

For example, you could create the basis of your song on the FANTOM, and then carry out the mastering and mixdown using DAW software on your

computer.

Preparing for Recording

1: Select a scene

2: Select a sound for the zone

Recording a Pattern

1: Specify the recording method

Realtime REC (p. 86)

Step Rec (p. 88)

TR-REC (p. 89)

2: Edit the pattern (p. 91)

Creating a Group

page 20

page 86

page 96

Import as SMF

Export as SMF

page 94

page 95

page 97

page 100

Editing a group (p. 97)

Creating a Song

page 98

Editing a song (p. 98)

Adjusting the Volume and Pan

page 56

1: Adjust the volume and pan (p. 58)

2:

Adjust the eect send amount (p. 58)

3: Adjust the zone EQ (p. 59)

Saving a Scene

page 42

Save the scene as necessary.

DAW Software

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Recording a Pattern

Ways to Record a Pattern

There are three ways to record a pattern.

Realtime
recording

(Realtime REC)

Step recording

(Step Rec)

TR-REC

Create a pattern by recording your keyboard performance and
controller operations just as you perform them.

Create a pattern by successively recording your keyboard
performance one step at a time.

This method lets you place notes of each instrument on the
steps at which you want them to be heard. This method is
suitable for creating drum patterns.

Preparing for Recording

Here’s how to prepare for recording a pattern.

1.

Select a scene (p. 22).

Patterns, groups, and songs are stored for each scene.
Some of the scenes provided with the factory settings contain

patterns and songs. If you want to start with a blank state and
make a new recording from scratch, delete the existing patterns
(DELETE ALL) as described in “Deleting Patterns (DELETE)” (p.

91), or select one of the empty scenes (INITIAL SCENE) of
number C017 and follows.

NOTE

A deleted pattern cannot be recovered.
If you create a pattern and then switch to another scene or turn off the

power without saving the scene, the data you created is lost.

2.

Select a sound (tone) for the zone (p. 23).

In advance, it’s a good idea to decide generally which
instruments will be assigned to which zones. If you want to
record layered tones, you should also make layer settings in
advance. You can also change the selected tone afterward.

Realtime Recording (Real Time REC)

1.

Press the [7REC] button.

The REC STANDBY screen appears.

NOTE

Although recording operations can be done even while a pattern is
playing, you can’t perform recording operations from the GROUP screen
or the SONG screen.

2.

Make settings for recording.

Directly touch parameters in the screen to select them, or use the
[VALUE] dial to edit the value.

Recording
Parameter

<Count In>

<Time
Signature>

<Input
Quantize>

Resolution [E5]
knob

Strength [E6]
knob

Rate [E6] knob 0–100%

Value Explanation

Selects the way in which recording is started.

NONE

1 MEAS

2 MEAS

WAIT NOTE

4/4, 3/4

Quantize is a function that automatically corrects
inaccuracies in the timing at which you play the keyboard or
the pads, tightening-up the rhythmic accuracy.

You can apply the quantize function during realtime
recording. This setting specifies whether quantize will be
applied during recording.

OFF Quantize is not applied during recording.

GRID

SHUFFLE

Specifies the note timing value at which quantization is applied.

GRID: 1/32 ( )–1/4 ( )

SHUFFLE: 1/16 (

0–100%

Recording begins immediately when you
press the [JPLAY] button.

When you press the [JPLAY] button, a
count begins from one measure before
the recording start location; recording
begins when the recording start location
is reached.

When you press the [JPLAY] button, a
count begins from two measures before
the recording start location; recording
begins when the recording start location
is reached.

Recording begins when you press the
[JPLAY] button, or when you press a key,
press a pad, or press the hold pedal.

Specifies the time signature.
This can be specified if all patterns are empty.

Grid quantize is applied during recording.
Use this when you need accurate timing,
such as for drums or bass.

Shuffle quantize is applied during
recording. Use this when you want a
bouncy rhythm such as shuffle or swing.

)–1/8 ( )

This setting is used with grid quantize. It
specifies the degree to which your notes
are moved to precise intervals of the
note values specified by the RESOLUTION
setting. If this is set to “100%,” the notes
that you record are moved all the
way to exact intervals of the specified
RESOLUTION. With lower percentages,
less correction is applied. If this is set to
“0%,” the timing is not corrected at all.

This setting is used with shuffle quantize.
If this is set to “50%,” the notes sound
at equal intervals. Raising the value
produces a bouncy feel as with dotted
notes.

Rate=50%

50 5050 50

Rate=90%

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<RHY SYNC> OFF, ON

ON

<LOOP REC SW>

OFF

90 10 90 10

Specifies whether the currently selected
rhythm pattern is automatically played
and recorded (ON) or not recorded (OFF)
when recording starts. (p. 33)

Continue recording even after you’ve
recorded the measures specified by the
Length setting.

Transition from recording to playback
when you’ve recorded the measures
specified by the Length setting.

Recording a Pattern

Recording
Parameter

<REC EVENT>

[E5] CLICK OFF, ON Turns the click (metronome) on/off.

Tempo [E4] knob

Length [E3]
knob

3.

Make TRACK/PATTERN settings.

Recording
Parameter

NEW/MIX

TRACK 1–16 Indicates the track to record.

PATTERN A–H Indicates the pattern of the track to record.

Value Explanation

Lets you select the performance data that is recorded during
realtime recording.

NOTE Note messages

CONTROL
CHANGE

PITCH BEND Pitch bend messages

CHANNEL
AFTER

POLY AFTER Polyphonic aftertouch messages

=5–300

1–32 Specifies the length of the pattern.

Value Explanation

MIX

NEW

Overdub-record onto the pattern of the selected
track.

Newly record onto an empty pattern of the selected
track.

Control change messages

Channel aftertouch messages

Specifies the tempo.

In the example shown in the illustration below, TRACK 1-B is

selected. Of patterns A–H, the selected pattern is enclosed by a

red frame.

Already-recorded patterns are solid blue.

Recorded pattern

Select TRACK 1-B

<TRACK/PAT TERN>

Recorded data exists

6.

Play the keyboard.

Playback position
indicator

Measure indication

Knob and controller operations are also recorded.
You can use the following functions while recording.

Menu Explanation

ERASE [E1] Accesses the realtime erase screen.

Length [E2]

Tempo [E3] knob

STOP [E4] Stops recording and returns to the PATTERN screen.

REC END [E5]

CLOSE [E6]

<Input Quantize>

<LOOP REC SW>

7.

Press the [9STOP] button to stop recording.

Indicates the length of the pattern. This value
cannot be changed.

Lets you change the tempo during recording.
Tempo data is not recorded even if you change it.

Enters playback mode, and moves to the REC
STANDBY screen.

Returns to the previous screen while remaining in
recording mode.

Lets you switch this function on/off or change its
settings during recording.

Lets you switch this function on/off during
recording.

When you have finished recording, repeat steps 1–5 as necessary
to record variation patterns on the same track or to record on
another track.

When creating a group or song in the next section, it’s a good
idea to divide it into several tracks and create several patterns so
that the differences are easy to understand.

Empty Pattern

When you touch <TRACK/PATTERN>, you move to the PATTERN

screen, where you can select the track (1–16) and pattern (A–H)

to record. You can select the track and pattern by using the [H]

[I] [K] [J] buttons to move the red frame, or by directly touching

a vacant area in the screen.

Since zones and tracks correspond with each other, using the

ZONE SELECT buttons to switch the current zone also changes

the recording-destination track in tandem. If you change the

recording-destination track, the zone played by the track also

changes in tandem.

(Example) Zone 2 (Bass): Track 20Zone 10 (Drum): Track 10

4.

Press the [7REC] button.

5.

Press the [APLAY] button to start recording.

You can also start recording by touching <START>.

The REALTIME RECORDING screen appears.

Removing Unwanted Data During
Recording

Realtime erase is a function lets you erase unwanted data
during realtime recording. In particular when LOOP REC SW is
“on,” you can use this to conveniently erase just an unwanted
portion while you continue recording.

1.

Start realtime recording (p. 86).

2.

In the REALTIME RECORDING screen, select
[E1] ERASE.

The REALTIME ERASE screen appears.

3.

Erase unwanted data.

Operation Explanation

Erase all data

Erase notes of a specific
key

Erase notes of a specific
range of keys

4.

Select [E6] CLOSE.

You return to the REALTIME RECORDING screen.

(Realtime Erase)

Playback position
indicator

Press the [E1] knob <ERASE ALL>.
The data is erased while you hold down the button.

Press the corresponding key.
The data is erased while you hold down the key.

Press the top and bottom key of the range.
The data is erased while you hold down the keys.

Lower limit key

Upper limit key

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Step Recording (Step REC)

1.

Press the [7REC] button.

The REC STANDBY screen appears.

2.

Make TRACK/PATTERN settings.

TRACK/PAT TERN

Recording
Parameter

<NEW/MIX>

<TRACK> 1–16 Selects the track to record.

<PATTERN> A–H Selects the pattern of the track to record.

Using the same operations as in step 3 of “Realtime Recording,”
select the track and pattern that you want to record.

3.

Select [E1] STEP REC.

The STEP RECORDING screen appears.

Value Explanation

MIX

NEW

Overdub-records into the pattern of the selected
track.

Newly records into an empty pattern of the selected
track.

Recording
Parameter

Note Type
[E3] knob

Gate Time
[E4] knob

Velocity
[E5] knob

5.

Play one note on the keyboard.

Value Explanation

Specifies the note length (step time) of the notes to

1/64 ( )–
2/1 ( )

1–100%

REAL,
1–127

enter. The note length is the length from one note­on to the next note-on. This step time length is also
used when entering a rest or tie.

Specifies the gate time as a proportion of the note
type. The gate time is the length from note-on to
note-off. Use a low value to produce staccato, or
a high value to produce tenuto or slurs. Normally
you’ll use a setting of approximately “80%.”

Specifies the force with which the key is played. If
you want the velocity of your actual keystroke to be
used, choose “REAL.”

Otherwise specify the desired velocity, using p
(piano) = 60, mf (mezzo forte) = 90, and f (forte) =
120 as approximate guidelines.

The note is recorded at step 1, and the input position in the
screen automatically advances by the length of the step time.

You can record a chord by playing multiple notes simultaneously.

6.

Repeat steps 4–5 to record each step.

You can use the following functions while recording.

Menu Explanation

[E1] REST Enters a rest.

STEP BACK [E2]

Step [E6] knob Changes the input location.

<TIE> Inputs a tie.

<UNTIE> Deletes the tie that was input immediately before.

Deletes the step data, returning to the input
location one step earlier.

If you step-record beyond the specified length of the pattern, the
recording parameter “Length” is automatically adjusted.

7.

Press the [EXIT] button to stop recording.

MEMO

5 By scrolling the keyboard area in the left side of the screen, you can

move the displayed area up or down.

5 By using the piano roll scrollbar in the upper part of the screen, you can

move the displayed area forward or backward through the measures.

Key region of the
display area

4.

Make settings for the notes that you want to
enter.

Set the various recording parameters in the screen.

A previously entered note

Note being entered

Velocity

Recording parameter

Information on the last-entered

Input location

Velocity

Note number Duration

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Input location

Input location

Drag left/right

Display area

Drag up/down

Recording a Pattern

How note value and step time are related

The following table shows how note value and gate time are related.
On the FANTOM’s sequencer, the TPQN (ticks per quarter note)

resolution is 480.
This means that a quarter note has a gate time of 480 ticks.

Note Step time

30

40

45

60

80

90

120

160

180

MEMO

The gate time that is recorded during step recording is the original step
time value multiplied by the GATE TIME value. For example if GATE TIME
is set to 80% and you enter a quarter note, the gate time is 480 x 0.8 =

384.

Note Step time

240

320

360

480

640

720

960

1920

3840

TR-REC

What is TR-REC?

TR-REC is the method of using the TONE CATEGORY buttons [1]–[16]
to specify the timing at which each instrument will sound.

You can use it while listening to a rhythm that you yourself created.
For example to create the drum pattern shown in figure 1, you would

make the settings shown in figure 2.

Step Number

Closed Hi-Hat

Snare Drum

Bass Drum

For the Drum Kit tone, playing an instrument on the keyboard makes
the TONE CATEGORY buttons [1]–[16] light or go dark to indicate the
steps on which that instrument will sound.

Pressing one of the TONE CATEGORY buttons [1]–[16] switches it
between lit and unlit, changing whether the instrument will or will
not sound on that step.

figure 1

figure 2

01 0905 1303 1107 1502 1006 1404 1208 16

Button lit

Button unlit

1.

Press the [7REC] button.

The REC STANDBY screen appears.

2.

In <TRACK/PATTERN>, note the track that you’ll be
recording.

TRACK/PAT TERN

Recording
Parameter

NEW/MIX

TRACK 1–16 Selects the track to record.

PATTERN A–H Selects the pattern of the track to record.

Value Explanation

MIX

NEW

Overdub-records onto a pattern of the selected track.

Newly records into an empty pattern of the selected
track.

As described in step 3 of “Realtime Recording,” select the track
and pattern that you want to record.

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3.

Select [E2] TR-REC.

The TR-REC screen appears. The [TR-REC] button is lit, and tone
category buttons [1]–[16] change to functioning as the TR-REC
step buttons.

MEMO

You can also access the TR-REC screen by pressing the [TR-REC] button instead
of the [REC] button.

4.

Make TR-REC settings.

Set the various recording parameters in the screen.

Tone

A previously
entered note

Pitch to be entered

Velocity

Recording parameters

Drum Kit tone

A previously
entered note

Instrument to be
entered

5 For tones other than a drum kit, use the keyboard to specify the pitch

that you want to input.

5 When you specify an instrument or pitch, the yellow frame in the screen

moves correspondingly.

6.

Press the tone category buttons [1]–[16] to
illuminate the steps at which you want a note
to play.

˜ ˜ ˜ ˜

HH

SD

BD

Notes are entered at the corresponding step locations in the
screen.

To delete a note, press a lit tone category button [1]–[16] to make
it go dark.

You can also press the [APLAY] button and enter notes while the
pattern plays.

7.

You can change the input position by holding
down the [SHIFT] button and pressing a tone
category button [1]–[16].

1st measure 2nd measure 3rd measure 4th measure

Velocity

Recording parameters

Recording
Parameter

Scale

Length 1–32 Specifies the length of the pattern.

Gate Time 1–100%

Velocity REAL, 1–127

5.

Use the keyboard to specify the instrument

Value Explanation

Specifies the length of one step.

1/16:

1/32:

1/12T:

1/24T:

Four steps make one beat.

Eight steps make one beat.

Three steps make one beat.

Six steps make one beat.

Specifies the gate time as a proportion of the
scale. The gate time indicates the time from
note-on to note-off. Specify a lower value to
create staccato, or a higher value to create
tenuto or a slur. Normally you can leave this at
about 80%.

Specifies the strength with which the key is
pressed. If you want to enter the velocity value
with which you actually press the key, set this to
“REAL.” Otherwise, specify the desired velocity,
using p (piano)=60, mf (mezzo forte)=90, and f
(forte)=120 as approximate guidelines.

that you want to record (only for a drum kit
tone).

The instrument changes when you press a key of a different
pitch.

Flashing

8.

Press the lit [TR-REC] button to stop recording.

MEMO

5 You can’t enter TR-REC mode during realtime recording or step

recording.

5 By scrolling the keyboard (instrument) area in the left of the screen, you

can move the displayed area up/down.

5 By using the scroll bar of the piano roll in the upper part of the screen,

you can move the displayed area forward or backward through the
measures.

Drag left/right

Display area

Drag up/down

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Editing a Pattern

Convenient Functions (Pattern Utility)

By using pattern utility functions, you can copy and paste a
selected pattern to modify the overall structure, or you can
delete unneeded patterns. Other useful functions are also
provided, such as assigning a name to each pattern so that it
can be easily distinguished.

Basic pattern utility operation

1.

In the PATTERN screen, select [E2] PTN UTILITY.

The PTN UTILITY screen appears.

Only the 16-track view is available for the PTN UTILITY screen.

MEMO

The content that you edit using the pattern utility functions is saved in the
scene.

Copying a pattern (COPY)

Here’s how to copy the selected pattern. Use this in conjunction
with PASTE

1.

In the PTN UTILITY screen, select the pattern
that you want to copy, and touch <COPY> in
the upper right of the screen.

The contents of the selected pattern are copied.

Pasting the copied pattern (PASTE)

Here’s how a copied pattern can be pasted in a different
location. You must execute the Copy function in advance.

1.

In the PTN UTILITY screen, select the pattern
box to which you want to copy, and then touch
<PASTE> in the upper right of the screen.

The contents of the copied pattern are pasted.
You can paste into a different track that the original track, or to

a location that already contains a pattern. If the location already
contains a pattern, the original pattern is overwritten.

NOTE

You can’t execute this if the <PASTE> icon is grayed-out.

2.

Select the patterns for which you want to

execute a function.

The selected pattern box is enclosed in a green border. You can

select a pattern by using the cursor [H] [I] [K] [J] buttons or by

directly touching a pattern box.

3.

Using the icon in the upper right of the screen

or knobs [E1]–[E6], select the operation that

you want to execute.

4.

Edit the settings of the menu item you

selected.

Menu Explanation

<COPY> Copies a pattern.

<PASTE> Pastes a copied pattern to a different location.

<DELETE> Deletes a pattern.

<MODIFY> Applies various edits to a pattern.

[E1] UNDO/REDO Cancels an editing operation.

[E3] MIXER Accesses the mixer screen.

[E4] RENAME Edits the name of each pattern.

[E5] IMPORT Converts an SMF file from a USB flash drive and

[E6] EXPORT

Converts a pattern into an SMF file and writes it to a
USB flash drive.

Deleting a pattern (DELETE)

Here’s how to delete the selected pattern.

1.

In the PTN UTILITY screen, select the pattern
that you want to delete, and then touch
<DELETE> in the upper right of the screen.

The DELETE MENU appears.

Menu Explanation

DELETE Deletes only the currently selected pattern.

DELETE ALL

2.

Touch the function that you want to execute.

A confirmation message appears.

3.

Select [E5] OK.

If you decide to cancel, choose [E6] CANCEL.

Deletes the patterns from all tracks in the scene.
Undo is not available for this operation.

5.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the

PATTERN screen.

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Undoing an editing operation (UNDO)

Here’s how to cancel the result of an editing operation and
return to the state before that operation was executed (Undo).
You can also cancel the Undo operation (Redo).

1.

In the PTN UTILITY screen, select [E1] (UNDO
indication).

The previous editing operation is cancelled, and the data returns

2.

If you want to cancel the Undo operation and
return to the original state, press [E1] (REDO
indication) once again.

NOTE

5 This cannot be executed if the [E1] UNDO text is grayed-out.
5 Undo is not available for the DELETE ALL operation.

Naming a pattern (RENAME)

Here’s how to assign a name to each pattern. If you assign an
informative name, you’ll be able to distinguish patterns without
needing to specifically examine the content of each pattern.

1.

In the PTN UTILITY screen, select the pattern
that you want to rename, and then select [E4]
RENAME.

The RENAME screen appears.

2.

Edit the pattern name as described in the
explanation for the RENAME screen (p. 13).

Applying Various Edits (MODIFY)

The PATTERN UTILITY command MODIFY lets you specify
parameters for various operations. You can use it to apply
various edits such as applying quantization to a previously­recorded pattern, or deleting only specific types of data.

Basic operation for Modify

1.

In the PTN UTILITY screen, select the pattern
that you want to modify, and then touch
<MODIFY> in the upper right of the screen.

The MODIFY MENU appears.

Menu Explanation

DELETE Deletes only the currently selected pattern.

DELETE ALL

Deletes the patterns of all tracks in the scene.
Undo is not available for this operation.

3.

Select [E6] OK.

If you decide to cancel, choose [E5] CANCEL.

2.

Touch the function that you want to execute.

A setting screen for that function appears.

3.

Select the necessary parameters, and edit
their values.

4.

Select [E6] EXECUTE.

A confirmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, choose [E5] CANCEL.

5.

Select [E5] OK.

If you decide to cancel, choose [E6] CANCEL.

Correcting the timing of a pattern (QUANTIZE)

This function quantizes an already-recorded pattern.

MEMO

Quantize corrects only the timing at which you press a key (note-on) and the
timing at which you release a key (note-off ); it does not correct the timing
of other performance data. This means that you may experience unintended
results if performance data such as pitch bend or modulation is shifted away
from the notes to which it originally applied.

Parameter Value Explanation

TARGET

LOOP

PATTERN Changes apply to the selected pattern.

Changes apply to the region specified in LOOP SETTING
(p. 82).

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Parameter Value Explanation

Specifies how quantization will occur.

Grid quantization is applied during editing. Use this when
you want accurate timing, such as for drums or bass.

<Quantize
Type>

Resolution
[E1] knob

Strength
[E2] knob

Rate [E2]
knob

RANGE MIN
[E3] knob

RANGE
MAX [E4]
knob

GRID

SHUFFLE

Specifies the quantization timing as a note value.

GRID: 1/32 (

SHUFFLE: 1/16 (
If you’re using grid quantize, choose the shortest note value that

occurs in the region that you’re quantizing.

* If you apply shuffle quantize to performance data that has significant

0–100%

0–100%

0 (C-1)
–127 (G9)

Shuffle quantization is applied during editing. Use this
when you want to give the rhythm a sense of shuffle or
swing.

)–1/4 ( )

)–1/8 ( )

discrepancies in timing, you might not obtain the result you expect. In this case,
first apply grid quantize to the original performance data so that it is aligned
according to the musical score, and then apply shuffle quantize to obtain the
desired effect.

Use this setting when applying grid quantize. It specifies
how greatly the notes will be moved toward intervals of
the note value specified by Grid Resolution.

If this is set to “100%,” notes will be moved all the way to
precise intervals of the Grid Resolution timing. With lower
values, less timing correction is applied to the notes. With
a setting of “0%,” no timing correction is applied.

Use this setting when applying shuffle quantize. If this
is set to 50%, notes will sound at equal spacing. As this
value is increased, you obtain a bouncy effect as with
dotted notes.

Rate=50%

50 5050 50

Specifies the lower limit of the range of notes that is
quantized.

Specifies the upper limit of the range of notes that is
quantized.

Rate=90%

90 10 90 10

Transposing (TRANSPOSE)

This function transposes the notes of the specified region in a
range of ±24 semitones.

Parameter Value Explanation

TARGET

BIAS [E1]
knob

RANGE MIN
[E3] knob

RANGE
MAX [E4]
knob

LOOP

PATTERN Changes apply to the selected pattern.

-127–127

0 (C-1) –127 (G9)

Changes apply to the region specified in LOOP
SETTING (p. 82).

Specifies the amount of transposition in semitone
units.

Specifies the lower limit of the region of notes that
is transposed.

Specifies the upper limit of the region of notes that
is transposed.

Changing the Velocity (CHANGE VELOCITY)

This function changes the keyboard dynamics (velocity) in the
specified region.

Parameter Value Explanation

TARGET

BIAS [E1]
knob

RANGE MIN
[E3] knob

RANGE
MAX [E4]
knob

LOOP

PATTERN Changes apply to the selected pattern.

-127–127

0 (C-1) –127 (G9)

Changes apply to the region specified in LOOP
SETTING (p. 82).

Specifies the amount by which the recorded
velocity is changed.

Specifies the lower limit of the region of notes that
is modified.

Specifies the upper limit of the region of notes that
is modified.

Changing the Duration of the Notes

(CHANGE DURATION)

Erasing Unwanted Performance Data (ERASE)

All performance data of the specified type is erased. Since the
erased performance data is replaced by rests, the length of the
pattern does not change.

Parameter Value Explanation

TARGET

<Event>

RANGE MIN
[E3] knob

RANGE
MAX [E4]
knob

LOOP

PATTERN Changes apply to the selected pattern.

Selects the performance data that is erased.

All All performance data

Note Note messages

Control Change Control change messages

Pitch Bend Pitch bend messages

Poly Aftertouch Polyphonic aftertouch messages

Channel
Aftertouch

0 (C-1) –127 (G9)

If EVENT is set to “Note,” “Poly Aftertouch,” or “Control Change,” you can
specify the range of values. Range Min specifies the minimum value of
the range, and Range Max specifies the maximum value of the range.

MEMO

5 If you want to erase all notes or all polyphonic aftertouch data, set

Range Min to “C1” and Range Max to “G9.” If you want to erase “C4,”
set both Range Min and Range Max to “C4.” If you want to erase
from “C3” through “C4,” set Range Min to “C3” and Range Max to
“C4.”

5 If you want to erase all controller numbers, set Range Min to “0”

and Range Max to “127.”

Changes apply to the region specified in LOOP
SETTING (p. 82).

Channel aftertouch messages

Specifies the lower limit of the region that is erased.

Specifies the upper limit of the region that is
erased.

This function changes the duration (the time from note-on to
note-off ) of the notes in the specified region. You can use this
conversion to give the performance a more staccato or tenuto
feel.

Parameter Value Explanation

TARGET

BIAS [E1]
knob

RANGE MIN
[E3] knob

RANGE
MAX [E4]
knob

LOOP

PATTERN Changes apply to the selected pattern.

-127–127

0 (C-1) –127 (G9)

Changes apply to the region specified in LOOP
SETTING (p. 82).

Specifies the amount by which the note duration
is changed.

Specifies the lower limit of the region of notes that
is modified.

Specifies the upper limit of the region of notes that
is modified.

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Moving Performance Data Forward or Backward

(SHIFT CLOCK)

This function moves the timing of performance data in the
specified region forward or backward in units of ticks. By slightly
moving the performance data you can give the performance a
“rushing” or “dragging” feel.

If the Shift Clock function would cause data to be moved
beyond the beginning of the song, such data is moved to the
beginning of the song.

Parameter Value Explanation

TARGET

Event

BIAS [E1]
knob

LOOP

PATTERN Changes apply to the selected pattern.

Selects the performance data that is moved.

All All performance data

Note Note messages

Control Change Control change messages

Pitch Bend Pitch bend messages

Poly Aftertouch Polyphonic aftertouch messages

Channel
Aftertouch

-127–127

Changes apply to the region specified in LOOP
SETTING (p. 82).

Channel aftertouch messages

Specifies the number of ticks by which the data is
shifted.

Importing SMF as a Pattern (IMPORT)

Here’s how SMF data can be imported as a pattern. The
imported SMF data can be handled as a pattern in the PATTERN
screen.

MEMO

In advance, copy an SMF file from your computer to the desired folder of a
USB flash drive.

1.

In the PTN UTILITY screen, select [E5] IMPORT.

The SMF IMPORT screen appears.
The import-destination can be a location that already contains a

pattern. In this case, the original pattern is overwritten.

2.

Select the SMF file that you want to import.

The selects file is highlighted. You can use the following
operations to select the file.

Operation Explanation

Touching a file name in
the screen

[E1] knob
[H] button [I] button

[ENTER] button

[J] button
[K] button

[EXIT] button Returns to the previous screen.

Directly selects the file that you touched.

Scroll up/down to select a file.

Expands the contents of a folder. Press once again
to hide the expanded contents.

Expands the contents of a folder.

Hides the expanded contents.

3.

Select [E6] IMPORT.

The SMF IMPORT screen appears.

Menu Explanation

Start [E1] knob

Length [E2] knob

Destination [E3] knob Specifies the import-destination track.

[E4] EDIT NAME Renames the pattern name after importing.

4.

Select [E6] OK.

Specifies the starting measure of the SMF to be
imported.

Specifies the number of measures of the SMF to be
imported.

The selects file is highlighted. You can use the following
operations to select the file.

If you decide to cancel, choose [E5] CANCEL.

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Exporting a Pattern as SMF (EXPORT)

Here’s how a pattern of the currently selected scene can be
converted into SMF data and exported to a USB flash drive.

1.

In the PTN UTILITY screen, select [E6] EXPORT.

The SEQ EXPORT screen appears.

2.

In the upper left of the screen, touch <EXPORT

SOURCE> and select “PATTERN” as the source.

Recording a Pattern

8.

Select [E3] RENAME.

The RENAME screen appears.

9.

Enter a file name as described in the
procedure for the RENAME screen (p. 13).

When you execute EXPORT, individual consecutively-numbered
SMF files are created starting with the file name that you enter.

Example: If you assign “MyPTN” as the file name, SMF files with
the following names are created.

MyPTN_01-A.MID SMF of track 1 pattern A
MyPTN_01-B.MID SMF of track 1 pattern B
MyPTN_02-A.MID SMF of track 2 pattern A

* If you proceed without assigning a name, the scene number is

automatically used as the file name.

Select [E6] OK.

10.

You return to the SEQ EXPORT screen.

Select [E4] DESTINATION.

11.

The EXPORT DESTINATION screen appears.

Select the export-destination folder.

12.

In addition to exporting an individual pattern, you can also

export by group or by song (p. 97) (p. 100).

3.

In the upper left of the screen, touch

<INCLUDE PARAMETER> and select the

parameters that will be included in the

exported data.

Parameter Explanation

Tempo Include the pattern’s tempo data in the export.

Level Include the pattern’s level data in the export.

Pan Include the pattern’s pan (stereo position) data in the export.

4.

After you select the necessary items in

INCLUDE PARAMETER, press the [EXIT] button.

You return to the SEQ EXPORT screen.

5.

In the Export Tracks field, select the tracks that

will be exported. Touch <MUTE TRACK> or

<SOLO TRACK>.

The MUTE SELECT screen or the SOLO SELECT screen appears.

6.

Select tracks in the same way as when “Muting a

Track” (p. 83) or “Soloing a Track” (p. 83).

Patterns of the tracks that are not muted (or are soloed) are

exported. If multiple variations exist in the applicable track, all

variations are exported.

7.

Select the necessary tracks, and press the

[EXIT] button.

You return to the SEQ EXPORT screen.

The selected folder is highlighted. You can use the following
operations to select the folder.

Operation Explanation

Touching a file name in
the screen

[E1] knob
[H] button [I] button

[ENTER] button

[J] button
[K] button

[EXIT] button Returns to the previous screen.

Select [E6] OK.

13.

You return to the SEQ EXPORT screen.

14.

Select [E6] EXECUTE.

First, a folder of the same name as the file name you entered is
created in the folder specified by EXPORT DESTINATION, next
a folder named according to the EXPORT SOURCE (“PTN,” “GRP,”
“SNG”) is created inside the first folder, and then the SMF files are
created inside the next folder.

* If the export destination already contains files of the same name, a

confirmation screen asks whether you want to overwrite them.

15.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the PTN

Directly selects the folder that you touched.

Scroll up/down to select a folder.

Expands the contents of a folder. Press once again
to hide the expanded contents.

Expands the contents of a folder.

Hides the expanded contents.

UTILITY screen.

Saving a Pattern

Pattern data that you create is saved together in the current
scene. If you want to keep a pattern that you create, save the
scene (p. 44).

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How to Create a Group

Creating a Group

In advance, select a scene and create patterns in several tracks
as described in the procedure for recording a pattern (p. 86).

1.

Press the [PATTERN] button.

The PATTERN screen appears.

2.

Select a pattern for each track to specify the
combination.

7.

Press the [APLAY] button.

You can audition the group you created to verify that it is the
combination that you chose.

You can also audition by touching the <play icon> in the group
list.

The GROUP PREVIEW screen is shown during audition. Like
the PTN screen, the GROUP PREVIEW screen shows the current
patterns of each track at a glance.

8.

To stop playback, press the [9STOP] button.

You can also stop by touching the GROUP PREVIEW screen.

9.

As necessary, repeat steps 2–6 to create the
group.

MEMO

A maximum of 16 groups can be created in each scene.

In this example, the current pattern of each track is as follows.

Track 1-C Track 2-A Track 3-B Track 4-B

Track 5-C Track 6-C Track 7-G Track 8-C

3.

Select [E5] GROUPING.

The GROUPING screen appears.

Group list

Play icon

Cursor

Empty group

Groups whose “Length” field is “–” are empty groups that are not
grouped.

4.

Use the [E1] to move the cursor to the number
that you want to assign.

Naming a Group (RENAME)

You can assign a name to each group. Assigning an informative
name helps you tell the groups apart. It’s a good idea to assign a
name to a group that you create.

NOTE

5 You can’t rename a group before creating it.
5 The group name is a maximum of eight characters.

1.

In GROUP LIST, select the group that you want
to rename, and then select [E2] RENAME.

The RENAME screen appears.

2.

Edit the group name as described in the
procedure for the RENAME screen (p. 13).

3.

Select [E6] OK.

If you decide to cancel, choose [E5] CANCEL.

5.

Select [E3] SET.

A confirmation message appears.
If you decide to cancel, choose [E6] CANCEL.

6.

To execute, select [E5] OK.

The current combination of each track’s patterns is registered as
a group.

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How to Create a Group

Editing a Group

Even after creating a group, you can edit the structure of the
group in the GROUP screen.

Basic Operation in the GROUP Screen

1.

Press the [GROUP] button.

The GROUP screen appears.

2.

Select a function and edit the parameters.

Function Explanation

[E1] PATTERN Accesses the PATTERN screen.

[E2] knob Moves the cursor in GROUP LIST.

[E3] UTILITY Accesses the GROUP UTILITY screen.

[E4] RENAME Renames the group.

[E5] LENGTH Edits loop settings for the group.

[E6] MAKE SONG Accesses the MAKE SONG screen.

Naming a Group (RENAME)

You can assign a name to each group. Assigning an informative
name helps you tell the groups apart without needing to
specifically examine the content of each group.

1.

In the GROUP screen, select the group that
you want to rename, and then select [E4]
RENAME.

The RENAME screen appears.

2.

Edit the group name as described in the
explanation for the RENAME screen (p. 13).

3.

Select [E6] OK.

If you decide to cancel, choose [E5] CANCEL.

Initializing a Group (INITIALIZE)

Here’s how to initialize a group.

1.

In the GROUP screen, select [E3] UTILITY.

The GROUP UTILITY screen appears.

Specifying the Loop Settings (Length)

The loop length of each group (Length) can be specified
separately from the loop settings specified for a pattern. For
example, the playback might loop in eight-measure units in
the PATTERN screen, but you could halve this to make it loop in
four-measure units when played as a group.

Current group Group list

The right side of the screen is called the GROUP Info area. This

area shows the presence or absence of data for each track in the

current group, and the length of the current pattern for each

track.

1.

Use the [E5] knob to set the Length parameter.

Loop region Loop region

2.

Use the [E1] knob to select the group that you
want to initialize.

3.

Select [E2] INITIALIZE.

The group is initialized.

4.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the GROUP
screen.

Exporting a Group as SMF (EXPORT)

Here’s how the patterns of a group in the currently selected
scene can be converted into SMF data and exported to a USB
flash drive.

1.

In the GROUP UTILITY screen, select [E3]
EXPORT.

The SEQ EXPORT screen appears.

2.

Make settings in the SEQ EXPORT screen
as described in steps 2–14 of “Exporting a
Pattern as SMF (EXPORT)” (p. 95). In this
case, select “GROUP” as the source.

This changes the length for when the group is played.

The length is also shown in the GROUP Info. area. The area outside the

region specified by Length is grayed-out and is not played.

3.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the GROUP
UTILITY screen.

Saving a Group

The data of the groups you create is saved as a whole in the
current scene. If you want to keep the groups you create, save
the scene (p. 44).

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How to Create a Song

Creating a Song

In advance, select a scene, and create patterns and groups as
described in Recording a Pattern (p. 86) and Creating a Group
(p. 96).

1.

Press the [GROUP] button.

The GROUP screen appears.

2.

Select [E6] MAKE SONG.

The MAKE SONG screen appears.

Input location

Editing a Song

Even after creating a song, you can edit the song structure in
the SONG screen.

Basic Operation in the SONG Screen

1.

Press the [SONG] button.

The SONG screen appears.

2.

Select a function and edit the parameters.

Menu Explanation

[E1] MAKE SONG Accesses the MAKE SONG screen.

[E2] EDIT Accesses the SONG EDIT screen.

[E3] DELETE Deletes a group.

[E4] SKIP

[E5] MEAS Shows the timeline as measures.

[E6] EXPORT Accesses the SEQ EXPORT screen.

Specifies whether a specific group is skipped when
the song plays.

3.

In the GROUP LIST at the left side of the
screen, touch <ADD> for the group that you
want to play first.

The group you touch is added to the SONG area in the right side
of the screen, and the input location (red frame) advances by one
position.

Menu Explanation

[E1] knob Moves the cursor in the GROUP LIST.

[E2] PREVIEW Auditions the group selected by the cursor.

[E3] ADD/REPLACE

[E4] knob Moves the input location (red frame).

[E5] BACK DEL

[E6] SONG Accesses the SONG screen.

<Play icon> Auditions the group whose icon you touch.

4.

Repeat step 3 as necessary to create your

Switches the input method. If you input using
REPLACE, the group at the input location is
replaced.

Deletes the group at the input location (red frame)
and moves the input location back by one position.

song.

MEMO

5 You can enter a maximum of 32 groups.
5 Each scene can have one song.

NOTE

After creating groups or a song, the data you created will be lost if you switch
to a different scene or turn off the power without saving the scene.

Skipping a Specific Group (SKIP)

In the SONG screen, the groups arranged in the screen will play
consecutively, but you can make the playback skip a specific
group. Since you can do this even while the song is playing, it is
a convenient way to quickly and freely change the structure of
the song.

1.

Press the [SONG] button.

The SONG screen appears.

2.

Select [E4] SKIP.

One of the group boxes that contain data is shown with a red
frame.

3.

Use the cursor [H] [I] [K] [J] buttons to move
the red frame to the group box that you want
to skip.

You can’t move the frame to a box that does not contain data.

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4.

Press the [ENTER] button.

The group box selected by the red frame is grayed-out. The
grayed-out group box is skipped when the song plays.

5.

To clear the Skip function, move to the red

frame and press the [ENTER] button once

again.

You can also directly touch a group box in the screen to gray-out

(clear) the box.

6.

To return to the normal state, repeat steps 2–4.

MEMO

The SKIP setting is saved in the scene.

Editing the Song’s Structure (SONG EDIT)

You can use the song edit functions to change the structure of
an already-completed song by copying, moving, or deleting
selected groups. You can also use various other convenient
functions, such as making loop playback settings for specific
groups or for the entire song.

Basic song editing operation

How to Create a Song

Moving a group (MOVE)

Here’s how to move the selected group.

1.

In the SONG EDIT screen, select the move­source group, and then select [E1] MOVE.

The SONG EDIT (MOVE) screen appears.
A green / (pointer) appears above the icon of each group box.

Use these pointers to specify the move-destination location.

Pointer

1.

Press the [SONG] button.

The SONG screen appears.

2.

Select [E2] EDIT.

The SONG EDIT screen appears.

3.

Select the pattern to which you want to apply

an operation.

The selected group box is enclosed by a red frame. You can select

a group by using the cursor [H] [I] [K] [J] buttons or by directly

touching the group box.

4.

Use knobs [E1]–[E6] to select the operation

that you want to execute.

5.

Edit the settings of the menu item you

selected.

Menu Explanation

[E1] MOVE Moves a group.

[E2] COPY Copies a group and pastes it at another location.

[E3] DELETE Deletes a group.

[E4] LOOP Makes loop playback settings for the entire song.

Repeat [E5] knob

[E6] PATTERN Accesses the PATTERN screen.

6.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the SONG

Makes loop playback settings for an individual group.

screen.

MEMO

The changes that you make in song edit are saved in the scene.

2.

Touch the pointer that corresponds to the
desired move-destination location.

The pointer changes color to a solid /, indicating that the move­destination has been specified.

For example, if you want the “Intro” group located at the first
position to move between the third and fourth positions, specify
the pointer as shown in the illustration below.

3.

Select [E6] EXECUTE.

The selected group is moved, and you return to the SONG EDIT
screen.

If you decide to cancel, choose [E1] EXIT.

Copying a group (COPY)

Here’s how to copy the selected group and insert it in a different
location. The copy-source group remains in its original location.

1.

In the SONG EDIT screen, select the copy­source group, and then select [E2] COPY.

The SONG EDIT (COPY) screen appears.
A green / (pointer) appears above the icon of each group box.

Use these pointers to specify the copy-destination location.

2.

Touch the pointer that corresponds to the
desired copy-destination location.

The pointer changes color to a solid /, indicating that the move­destination has been specified.

For example, if you want the “Intro” group located at the first
position to be inserted between the second and third positions,
specify the pointer as shown in the following illustration.

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How to Create a Song

3.

Select [E6] EXECUTE.

The selected group is copied, and you return to the SONG EDIT
screen.

If you decide to cancel, choose [E1] EXIT.

Deleting a group (DELETE)

Here’s how to delete the selected group.

1.

In the SONG EDIT screen, select the group
that you want to delete, and then select [E3]
DELETE.

The selected group is deleted.

Making loop settings for an individual group (Repeat)

Separately from the loop settings for the entire song, you can
make settings for each group to specify the number of times it
will play (Repeat) during song playback.

For example, in a song that has the playback order
A0B0C0D, you can leave the song structure unchanged
while easily making only the third group “C” play twice, so that
the playback occurs as A0B0C0C0D.
The repeat settings for individual groups can be freely changed
while the song is playing.

1.

In the SONG EDIT screen, select the group
whose repeat setting you want to change.

2.

Turn the [E5] knob to specify the number of
repeats.

Parameter Value Explanation

Repeat [E5] knob x1–x32 Specifies the number of repeats.

The specified number of repeats is shown in the upper right of
each group box icon.

Number of repeats

Making loop settings for the entire song (LOOP)

Here’s how to specify a loop region for the entire song. When
song playback enters the loop region, the specified region
continues playing as a loop as long as loop is on (or until you
stop the song). You can freely change the loop region or turn
loop on/off while the song plays.

1.

In the SONG EDIT screen, select the move­source group, and then select [E4] LOOP.

The SONG EDIT (LOOP) screen appears.

2.

Set the necessary parameters.

Parameter Value Explanation

[E1] EXIT - Accesses the SONG EDIT screen.

START [E3] knob 1–32

END [E4] knob 1–32

[E6] LOOP SW OFF, ON Turns loop playback on/off.

For example, with the settings shown in the following illustration,
the groups “Intro” 0 “Verse A” play, and then playback enters
the loop region and continues looping over groups “Verse B” 0
“Verse C” as long as loop is on.

Loop region

Specifies the group that will be the
beginning of the loop region.

Specifies the group that will be the
end of the loop region.

MEMO

Loop settings for the entire song can be used together with
loop settings for individual groups.

Adjusting the Pan and Volume Balance

When you’ve finished creating your patterns and song, adjust
the balance and pan as necessary. These adjustments can be
made most conveniently in the MIXER screen, where you can
adjust the balance between zones while editing the major
parameters (p. 58).

Exporting a Song as SMF (EXPORT)

Here’s how the patterns of the song for the currently selected
scene can be converted into SMF and exported to a USB flash
drive.

1.

In the SONG screen, select [E6] EXPORT.

The SEQ EXPORT screen appears.

2.

Proceed with operations in the SEQ
EXPORT screen as described in steps 2–14
of “Exporting Patterns as SMF (EXPORT)”
(p. 95). In this case, select “SONG” as the
source.

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3.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the SONG
screen.

Saving a Song

The song data that you create is saved together in the current
scene. If you want to keep the song you create, save the scene
(p. 44).