Roland Piano User Manual

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Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland (FA-76).

the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS” (Owner’s Manual p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (Owner’s

Manual p. 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s Manual p. 4). These sections

provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.

Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every

feature provided by your new unit, Quick Start, Owner’s Manual, Sound/

Parameter List, and Q&A should be read in its entirety. The manual should be

saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

OWNER’S MANUAL

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the

presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the

product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the product.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a damp cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with

one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two

blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the

third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided

plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

WARNING:

IMPORTANT:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying

the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN-AND-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the

letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN-AND-YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH, BLUE: NEUTRAL, BROWN: LIVE

For the U.K.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the

point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12. Never use with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table except as specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

When a cart is used, use caution when

moving the cart/apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing

is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any

way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid

has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,

the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does

not operate normally, or has been dropped.

001

• Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions

below, and the Owner’s Manual.

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002b

• Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the

unit. (The only exception would be where this manual

provides specific instructions which should be followed in

order to put in place user-installable options; see p. 196.)

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003

• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it

(except when this manual provides specific instructions

directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer,

the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized

Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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004

• Never use or store the unit in places that are:

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight

in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of

heat-generating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration.

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005

• This unit should be used only with a rack or stand that is

recommended by Roland.

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006

• When using the unit with a rack or stand recommended

by Roland, the rack or stand must be carefully placed so it

is level and sure to remain stable. If not using a rack or

stand, you still need to make sure that any location you

choose for placing the unit provides a level surface that

will properly support the unit, and keep it from wobbling.

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008a

• The unit should be connected to a power supply only of

the type described in the operating instructions, or as

marked on the unit.

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008e

• Use only the attached power-supply cord.

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009

• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place

heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord,

producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged

cords are fire and shock hazards!

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010

• This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier

and headphones or speakers, may be capable of

producing sound levels that could cause permanent

hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a

high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If

you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you

should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an

audiologist.

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011

• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins,

pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to

penetrate the unit.

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013

• In households with small children, an adult should

provide supervision until the child is capable of following

all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.

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014

• Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

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015

• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an

outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be

especially careful when using extension cords—the total

power used by all devices you have connected to the

extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power

rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive

loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and

eventually melt through.

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Used for instructions intended to alert

the user to the risk of injury or material

damage should the unit be used

improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with

respect to the home and all its

furnishings, as well to domestic

animals or pets.

Used for instructions intended to alert

the user to the risk of death or severe

injury should the unit be used

improperly.

The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be

carried out. The specific thing that must be done is

indicated by the design contained within the circle. In

the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-

cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

The symbol alerts the user to important instructions

or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is

determined by the design contained within the

triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for

general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never

be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that

must not be done is indicated by the design contained

within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it

means that the unit must never be disassembled.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

016

• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with

your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an

authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Infor-

mation” page.

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022a

• Always turn the unit off and unplug the power cord

before attempting installation of the circuit board (SR-

JV80/SRX Series; Quick Start p. 3–4).

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101a

• The unit should be located so that its location or position

does not interfere with its proper ventilation.

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101c

• This unit for use only with Roland keyboard stand KS-12.

Use with other stands is capable of resulting in instability

causing possible injury.

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102b

• Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord

when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this

unit.

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104

• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled.

Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out

of the reach of children.

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106

• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

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107b

• Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet hands

when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this

unit.

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108a

• Before moving the unit, disconnect the power plug from

the outlet, and pull out all cords from external devices.

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109a

• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug

the power cord from the outlet (Quick Start p. 5).

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110a

• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your

area, pull the plug on the power cord out of the outlet.

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115a

• Install only the specified circuit board(s) (SR-JV80/SRX

Series). Remove only the specified screws (p. 196, p. 198).

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118

• Should you remove screws, make sure to put them in a

safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of

them being swallowed accidentally.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2 and 3, please

read and observe the following:

Power Supply

301

• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device

that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable

lighting system).

307

• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to

all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to

speakers or other devices.

Placement

351

• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment

containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To

alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move

it farther away from the source of interference.

352

• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do

not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.

353

• Observe the following when using the unit’s floppy disk drive.

For further details, refer to “Before Using Floppy Disks.”

• Do not place the unit near devices that produce a strong

magnetic field (e.g., loudspeakers).

• Install the unit on a solid, level surface.

• Do not move the unit or subject it to vibration while the drive

is operating.

354a

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that

radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise

subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or

discolor the unit.

355

• To avoid possible breakdown, do not use the unit in a wet area,

such as an area exposed to rain or other moisture.

358

• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This can be

the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Maintenance

401a

• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one

that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn

dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent.

Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry

cloth.

402

• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to

avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Additional Precautions

551

• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably

lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the

unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data,

we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of

important data you have stored in the unit’s memory on a floppy

disk.

552

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data

that was stored on a floppy disk, in the unit’s memory or another

MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer) once it has been lost. Roland

Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

553

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons,

sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors.

Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

554

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

556

• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector

itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing

shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.

557

• A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal

operation.

558a

• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume

at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do

not need to be concerned about those around you (especially

when it is late at night).

559a

• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box

(including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you

will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

561

• Use only the specified expression pedal (EV-5; sold separately). By

connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing

malfunction and/or damage to the unit.

Before Using Floppy Disks

Handling the Floppy Disk Drive

602

• Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free from

vibration. If the unit must be installed at an angle, be sure the

installation does not exceed the permissible range: upward, 2°;

downward, 18°.

603

• Avoid using the unit immediately after it has been moved to a

location with a level of humidity that is greatly different than its

former location. Rapid changes in the environment can cause

condensation to form inside the drive, which will adversely affect

the operation of the drive and/or damage floppy disks. When the

unit has been moved, allow it to become accustomed to the new

environment (allow a few hours) before operating it.

604

• To insert a disk, push it gently but firmly into the drive—it will

click into place. To remove a disk, press the EJECT button firmly.

Do not use excessive force to remove a disk which is lodged in the

drive.

605a

• Never attempt to remove a floppy disk from the drive while the

drive is operating (the indicator is lit); damage could result to both

the disk and the drive.

606

• Remove any disk from the drive before powering up or down.

607

• To prevent damage to the disk drive’s heads, always try to hold

the floppy disk in a level position (not tilted in any direction)

while inserting it into the drive. Push it in firmly, but gently.

Never use excessive force.

608

• To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage, insert only

floppy disks into the disk drive. Never insert any other type of

disk. Avoid getting paper clips, coins, or any other foreign objects

inside the drive.

Handling Floppy Disks

651

• Floppy disks contain a plastic disk with a thin coating of magnetic

storage medium. Microscopic precision is required to enable

storage of large amounts of data on such a small surface area. To

preserve their integrity, please observe the following when

handling floppy disks:

• Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.

• Do not use or store floppy disks in dirty or dusty areas.

• Do not subject floppy disks to temperature extremes (e.g.,

direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Recommended temper-

ature range: 10 to 50° C (50 to 122° F).

• Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic fields, such as

those generated by loudspeakers.

652

• Floppy disks have a “write protect” tab which can protect the disk

from accidental erasure. It is recommended that the tab be kept in

the PROTECT position, and moved to the WRITE position only

when you wish to write new data onto the disk.

653

• The identification label should be firmly affixed to the disk.

Should the label come loose while the disk is in the drive, it may

be difficult to remove the disk.

654

• Store all disks in a safe place to avoid damaging them, and to

protect them from dust, dirt, and other hazards. By using a dirty

or dust-ridden disk, you risk damaging the disk, as well as

causing the disk drive to malfunction.

Protect tab

Write (writing permitted)

Protect (writing prohibited)

How To Use This Manual

This owner’s manual is organized as follows. Before you start

reading it, we’d like to suggest going through the Quick Start

manual. For parameter lists, sound lists, and MIDI implementation,

refer to the separate “Sound/Parameter List.” In addition, the

separate “Q&A” provides answers for frequently asked questions

about the Fantom, and example applications for your reference.

Overview of the Fantom

This explains the structure of the Fantom, and basic operation.

Reading it is essential for understanding Fantom operational

procedures.

Playing in Patch Mode

This explains how to play the Fantom in Patch mode. Reading it is

essential for understanding Fantom operational procedures.

Creating a Patch

This chapter explains how to create patches, and describes what the

patch parameters do and how they are composed. Read this chapter

when you wish to create patches.

Creating a Rhythm Set

This chapter explains how to create rhythm sets, and describes what

the rhythm set parameters do and how they are composed. Read this

chapter when you wish to create rhythm sets.

Playing in Performance Mode

This explains how to play the Fantom in Performance mode.

Reading it is essential for understanding Fantom operational

procedures.

Creating a Performance

This chapter explains how to create performances, and describes

what the performance parameters do and how they are composed.

Read this chapter when you wish to create performances.

Playing in Multitimbre Mode

This explains how to play the Fantom in Multitimbre mode. Reading

it is essential for understanding Fantom operational procedures.

Creating a Multitimbre

This explains how to create a multitimbre, and the functions and

structure of the multitimbre parameters. Read this when you wish to

create a multitimbre.

Playing Back a Song

This explains how to play back a song using the Fantom’s sequencer.

Reading it is essential for understanding Fantom operational

procedures.

Recording a Song

This explains how to record a song using the Fantom’s sequencer.

Reading it is essential for understanding Fantom operational

procedures.

Editing a Song

This chapter explains song editing and song settings in detail. Read

this when you wish to edit a song that you’ve recorded.

Playing Phrase with One Finger

(RPS Function)

This explains the settings of the RPS (Realtime Phrase Sequence)

function, and how to use it for performance. Read this chapter when

you wish to use the RPS.

Changing Tones in Realtime

This explains how to use the D Beam controller and realtime

controllers to modify the sound, and how to make the necessary

settings. Read this when you want to modify the sound in realtime.

Applying Effects

This chapter explains how to make settings for the Fantom’s onboard

effects, and describes the type and operation of each effect. Be sure to

read this when adding effects to patches and performances.

Settings Common to All Modes

(System Function)

This chapter describes how the System parameters that determine

the Fantom’s operation environment work and how these

parameters are organized. Read it as necessary.

Disk-Related Functions (Disk Utility)

This chapter covers disk-related operations such as saving data to

disk and loading data from disk. Read it as necessary.

Transmitting Sound Settings/

Restoring the Factory Settings

This explains how to transmit data to an external MIDI device or to

the Fantom (Data Transfer), and how to restore all data of the

Fantom to the factory settings (Factory Reset). Read it as necessary.

Installing the Wave Expansion Board

This explains how to install a Wave Expansion Board (sold

separately). Read it as necessary.

How To Use This Manual

Notation Used in This Owner’s

Manual

To make operation procedures easy to understand, the following

notation system is adopted:

Characters and numbers in square brackets [ ] indicate buttons and

knobs on the front panel. For example, [MODE] indicates the MODE

button, and [CURSOR] indicates the cursor buttons

( , ,,).

(p. **) refers to pages within the manual.

In this manual, when any particular parameter is referred to, the

name of the parameter is given, and this is then followed (in

parenthesis) by information detailing its mode/edit group. For

example: Mono/Poly parameter (PATCH/General).

Below are the meanings of the symbols preceding certain sentences

in the text.

These are notes. Be sure to read them.

These are reference memos. Read it as necessary.

These are hints for operating the Fantom. Read it as necessary.

These provide information from related reference pages. Read it

as necessary.

The display screens printed in this owner’s manual are based on

the factory settings. However, please be aware that in some cases

they may differ from the actual factory settings.

IMPORTANT NOTES ...............................................................................4

How To Use This Manual........................................................................6

Notation Used in This Owner’s Manual...................................................................................... 7

Main Features........................................................................................14

Panel Descriptions................................................................................16

Front Panel.................................................................................................................................................16

Rear Panel..................................................................................................................................................18

Overview of the Fantom .......................................................................19

How the Fantom Is Organized...............................................................................................................19

Basic Structure...............................................................................................................................19

Classification of Fantom Sound Types.......................................................................................19

About Simultaneous Polyphony................................................................................................. 21

About Memory..........................................................................................................................................22

Temporary Memory......................................................................................................................22

Rewritable Memory......................................................................................................................22

Non-Rewritable Memory............................................................................................................. 22

About the Onboard Effects ..................................................................................................................... 23

Effect Types....................................................................................................................................23

How Effects Units Work in Different Modes............................................................................23

About the Sequencer................................................................................................................................ 24

What Is a Song? .............................................................................................................................24

What Is a Track?............................................................................................................................24

Songs and the Sound Generator Mode...................................................................................... 25

How Phrase Tracks, Parts and MIDI Channels Interact.......................................................... 25

Positions for Storing a Song......................................................................................................... 26

Basic Operation of the Fantom...............................................................................................................27

Switching the Sound Generator Mode ([MODE])....................................................................27

Switching Screens from the Menu ([MENU])........................................................................... 28

Viewing a List of Patches or Other Data ([LIST]).....................................................................28

About the [1]–[8] Buttons.............................................................................................................28

Moving the Cursor........................................................................................................................29

Modifying a Value ........................................................................................................................29

Assigning a Name.........................................................................................................................30

Playing in Patch Mode..........................................................................31

About the PATCH PLAY Screen............................................................................................................31

Displaying PATCH PLAY Screen............................................................................................... 31

Selecting a Patch .......................................................................................................................................32

Selecting Favorite Patches (Favorite Sound).............................................................................33

Selecting Patches from the List....................................................................................................33

Auditioning Patches (Phrase Preview)......................................................................................34

Selecting Patches by Category (Patch Finder) ..........................................................................34

Transposing the Keyboard in Octave Units (Octave Shift)................................................................ 35

Transposing the Keyboard in Semitone Steps (Transpose)................................................................ 36

Selecting the Tones That Will Sound (Tone On/Off).......................................................................... 36

Playing Single Notes (Mono).................................................................................................................. 37

Creating Smooth Pitch Changes (Portamento) ....................................................................................37

Playing Arpeggios (Arpeggiator)...........................................................................................................38

Holding an Arpeggio.................................................................................................................... 38

Simulating a Rhythm Guitar .......................................................................................................38

Using an External MIDI Keyboard to Play Arpeggios............................................................39

Making Arpeggiator Settings......................................................................................................39

Contents

Playing Percussion Instruments.............................................................................................................40

Selecting a Rhythm Set................................................................................................................. 40

Playing a Rhythm Set ...................................................................................................................41

Playing Rhythm Patterns from the Keyboard......................................................................................41

Holding the Playback of a Rhythm Pattern ..............................................................................41

Making Rhythm Pattern Settings................................................................................................ 41

Creating a Patch....................................................................................42

How to Make the Patch Settings ............................................................................................................42

Initializing Patch Settings (Init)................................................................................................... 43

Copying Patch Settings (Copy)...................................................................................................43

Cautions When Selecting a Waveform ......................................................................................44

Saving Patches You’ve Created (Write) ................................................................................................45

Auditioning the Save-Destination Patch (Compare) ...............................................................46

Registering a Favorite Patch (Favorite Sound).........................................................................46

Functions of Patch Parameters ...............................................................................................................47

Settings Common to the Entire Patch (General).......................................................................47

Arpeggiator Settings (Arpeggio) ................................................................................................51

Realtime Controller / D Beam Controller Settings (Controller)............................................52

Setting Effects for a Patch (Effects/MFX/MFX Control/Chorus/Reverb)..........................53

Matrix Control Settings (Matrix Ctrl)......................................................................................... 54

Changing How a Tone Is Sounded (TMT) ................................................................................56

Modifying Waveforms (Wave) ...................................................................................................59

Modifying Pitch (Pitch)................................................................................................................60

Modifying the Brightness of a Sound with a Filter (TVF).......................................................62

Adjusting the Volume (TVA) ......................................................................................................64

Modulating Sounds (LFO)........................................................................................................... 66

Creating a Rhythm Set .........................................................................69

How to Make the Rhythm Set Settings .................................................................................................69

Initializing Rhythm Set Settings (Init)........................................................................................ 69

Copying Rhythm Set Settings (Copy)........................................................................................70

Cautions When Selecting a Waveform ......................................................................................71

Saving Rhythm Sets You’ve Created (Write) .......................................................................................72

Auditioning the Save-Destination Rhythm Set (Compare) ....................................................73

Registering Favorite Rhythm Sets (Favorite Sound)................................................................ 73

Functions of Rhythm Set Parameters ....................................................................................................74

Settings Common to the Entire Rhythm Set (General)............................................................74

Rhythm Pattern Settings (Rhythm Ptn) .....................................................................................75

Realtime Controller / D Beam Controller Settings (Controller)............................................76

Setting Effects for a Rhythm Set (Effects/MFX/MFX Control/Chorus/Reverb)............... 77

Changing How a Rhythm Tone Is Sounded (WMT) ...............................................................77

Modifying Pitch (Pitch)................................................................................................................79

Modifying the Brightness of a Sound with a Filter (TVF).......................................................80

Adjusting the Volume (TVA) ......................................................................................................82

Playing in Performance Mode..............................................................84

About the PERFORMANCE PLAY Screen...........................................................................................84

Displaying PERFORMANCE PLAY Screen..............................................................................84

Selecting a Performance...........................................................................................................................85

Selecting Favorite Performances (Favorite Sound).................................................................. 86

Selecting Performances from the List......................................................................................... 86

Combining and Playing Sounds Together (Layer)..............................................................................87

Playing Different Sounds in Different Areas of the Keyboard (Split) ..............................................87

Playing Arpeggios in a Specific Region of the Keyboard...................................................................88

Playing Rhythm Patterns in a Specific Region of the Keyboard .......................................................89

Contents

Using the Fantom As a Master Keyboard.............................................................................................90

Changing the Connections between Keyboard and Sound Generator (Zone) ....................90

Confirming MIDI Information for Each Part (Part Information) ......................................................90

Creating a Performance .......................................................................91

How to Make the Performance Settings................................................................................................91

Initializing Performance Settings (Init)......................................................................................91

Copying Performance Settings (Copy) ......................................................................................92

Saving Performance You’ve Created (Write).......................................................................................93

Registering a Favorite Performance (Favorite Sound) ............................................................ 93

Functions of Performance Parameters...................................................................................................94

Settings Common to the Entire Performance (General).......................................................... 94

Arpeggiator Settings (Arpeggio) ................................................................................................95

Rhythm Pattern Settings (Rhythm Ptn) .....................................................................................96

Realtime Controller / D Beam Controller Settings (Controller)............................................97

Zone Settings (Zone)..................................................................................................................... 98

Making Settings for Each Part (Part)........................................................................................ 100

Making Settings for Receiving MIDI (MIDI)...........................................................................103

Setting Effects for a Performance (Effects/MFX/MFX Control/Chorus/Reverb)...........104

Scale Tune Settings (Scale Tune)...............................................................................................104

Changing the Settings of the Patch Assigned to a Part..................................................................... 105

Playing in Multitimbre Mode ..............................................................106

About the MULTITIMBRE PLAY screen............................................................................................ 106

Displaying the MULTITIMBRE PLAY screen ........................................................................106

Selecting a Multitimbre..........................................................................................................................107

Selecting Multitimbres from a List ...........................................................................................107

Playing Back a Song...............................................................................................................................108

Selecting a Part to Play from the Keyboard (Current Part)..............................................................108

Selecting a Part to Play Individually (Solo)........................................................................................ 108

Silencing the Playback of a Specific Part (Mute)................................................................................ 109

Assigning a Different Patch to a Part ..................................................................................................109

Adjusting the Volume and Pan of Each Part......................................................................................109

Recording an Arpeggio Performance.................................................................................................. 110

Recording the Performance of a Rhythm Pattern..............................................................................110

Confirming MIDI Information for Each Part (Part Information).........................................111

Creating a Multitimbre........................................................................112

How to Make the Multitimbre Settings...............................................................................................112

Initializing Multitimbre Settings (Init).....................................................................................112

Copying Multitimbre Settings (Copy) .....................................................................................113

Saving Multitimbre You’ve Created (Write)......................................................................................114

Functions of Multitimbre Parameters..................................................................................................115

Settings Common to the Entire Multitimbre (General)......................................................... 115

Making Settings for Each Part (Part)........................................................................................ 115

Making Settings for Receiving MIDI (MIDI)...........................................................................118

Setting Effects for a Multitimbre (Effects/MFX/MFX Control/Chorus/Reverb)............120

Scale Tune Settings (Scale Tune)...............................................................................................120

Changing the Settings of the Patch Assigned to a Part..................................................................... 121

Contents

Playing Back a Song...........................................................................122

Playing a Song Immediately from Disk (Quick Play)....................................................................... 122

Playing Back Songs Consecutively (Chain Play)...............................................................................122

Creating a Chain.......................................................................................................................... 122

Saving a Chain to Disk (Save) ...................................................................................................123

Loading a Chain from Disk (Load)........................................................................................... 124

Playing a Chain ...........................................................................................................................124

Various Playback Methods ...................................................................................................................124

Fast-Forward and Rewind During Playback ..........................................................................124

Playing Back Correctly from the Middle of the Song (MIDI Update)................................. 124

Muting the Playback of a Specific Instrument........................................................................125

Changing the Playback Tempo of a Song................................................................................125

Playing a Song Back at a Fixed Tempo (Muting the Tempo Track) ....................................125

Playing Back a S-MRC Format Song ........................................................................................125

Playing Back a Song Repeatedly (Loop Play).........................................................................125

Using the D Beam Controller to Start/Stop Song Playback .................................................126

Recording Songs ................................................................................127

Two Recording Methods............................................................................................................ 127

Before You Record a New Song ...........................................................................................................127

Select the Sound to be Used for Recording .............................................................................127

Erasing the Song from Internal Memory (Song Initialize)....................................................127

Specify the Time Signature........................................................................................................ 128

Recording Your Performance as You Play It (Realtime Recording) ...............................................129

Basic Operation for Realtime Recording .................................................................................129

Recording Tempo Changes in a Song (Tempo Recording)................................................... 130

Loop Recording and Punch-In Recording...............................................................................130

Correct the Timing of Your Playing as You Record (Recording Quantize) .......................131

Selecting the Sequencer Data that will Be Recorded (Recording Select) ............................131

Erasing Unwanted Data While You Record (Realtime Erase).............................................. 132

Auditioning Sounds or Phrases While Recording (Rehearsal Function)............................ 132

Inputting Data One Step at a Time (Step Recording)........................................................................ 132

Inputting Notes and Rests .........................................................................................................132

Assigning a Pattern to a Phrase Track .....................................................................................134

Saving a Recorded Song on Disk .........................................................................................................135

Editing Songs......................................................................................136

Loading the Song You Want to Edit.................................................................................................... 136

Using Different Sound Generators for Each Track ................................................................136

Silencing the Playback of a Track (Mute) ................................................................................137

Overall Settings for the Song................................................................................................................137

Assigning a Name to a Song (Song Name) .............................................................................137

Assigning a Name to a Pattern (Pattern Name) .....................................................................138

Assigning Markers (Locate Positions) to a Song....................................................................138

Specifying the Area of a Song that will Repeat (Loop Points)..............................................139

Editing Sequencer Data Over the Specified Range (Track Edit) .....................................................139

Basic Operation for Track Editing ............................................................................................139

Aligning a Song’s Timing (Quantize) ......................................................................................140

Erasing Unwanted Performance Data (Erase)........................................................................142

Deleting Unwanted Measures (Delete)....................................................................................143

Copying Phrases (Copy) ............................................................................................................143

Inserting a Blank Measure (Insert Measure)...........................................................................145

Transpose the Key (Transpose).................................................................................................145

Changing the Velocity (Volume) (Change Velocity) .............................................................146

Changing the MIDI Channel (Change Channel).................................................................... 147

Modifying the Length of Notes (Change Gate Time)............................................................ 147

Combining Two Phrase Tracks or Patterns into One (Merge) .............................................148

Contents

Extracting and Moving a Part of Sequencer Data (Extract)..................................................149

Shifting Performance Data Forward and Back (Shift Clock)................................................ 150

Thinning Out the Sequencer Data (Data Thin)....................................................................... 151

Swapping Two Phrase Tracks or Patterns (Exchange).......................................................... 152

Adjusting the Song’s Playback Time (Time Fit) .....................................................................152

Deleting Blank Measures (Truncate)........................................................................................153

Editing Individual Items of Sequencer Data (Micro Edit)................................................................153

Viewing Sequencer Data (in the Microscope Window) ........................................................153

Sequencer Data Handled by a Phrase Track/Pattern............................................................ 154

Viewing sequencer data (View)................................................................................................ 155

Editing the Sequencer Data .......................................................................................................155

Inserting Sequencer Data (Create)............................................................................................156

Erasing Sequencer Data (Erase) ................................................................................................156

Moving Sequencer Data (Move) ...............................................................................................157

Copying Sequencer Data (Copy) ..............................................................................................157

Changing the Tempo Midway Through the Song .................................................................158

Changing the Time Signature Midway Through the Song................................................... 158

Playing a Phrase at the Touch of a Finger (RPS Function) ............159

Before You Use the RPS Function........................................................................................................159

Record a Pattern..........................................................................................................................159

Settings for the RPS Function.................................................................................................... 159

Using the RPS Function While You Perform...................................................................................... 160

Performing with the RPS Function from an External MIDI Keyboard............................... 161

Recording a Performance Using the RPS Function................................................................161

Modifying the Sound in Real Time ....................................................162

Waving Your Hand Over the D Beam to Modify the Sound (D Beam Controller)...................... 162

Making Settings for the D Beam Controller............................................................................ 162

Using Knobs or Buttons to Modify the Sound (Realtime Controller) ............................................ 163

Making Realtime Controller Settings....................................................................................... 163

Using a Pedal to Modify the Sound (Control Pedal)......................................................................... 164

Making Control Pedal Settings .................................................................................................164

Adding Effects.....................................................................................165

Turning Effects On and Off................................................................................................................... 165

Applying Effects in Patch Mode .......................................................................................................... 165

Specifying How the Sound Will Be Output (Effects).............................................................165

Signal Flow Diagram and Parameters .....................................................................................166

Applying Effects in Performance Mode or Multitimbre Mode.......................................................170

Specifying How the Sound Will Be Output (Effects).............................................................170

Signal Flow Diagram and Parameters .....................................................................................171

Making Multi-Effects Settings (MFX/MFX Control) ........................................................................174

Setting Procedure........................................................................................................................ 174

Functions of Parameters............................................................................................................. 175

Making Chorus Settings (Chorus) .......................................................................................................176

Setting Procedure........................................................................................................................ 176

Functions of Parameters............................................................................................................. 176

Making Reverb Settings (Reverb) ........................................................................................................177

Setting Procedure........................................................................................................................ 177

Functions of Parameters............................................................................................................. 177

Contents

Settings Common to All Modes (System Function) ........................178

How to Make the System Function Settings....................................................................................... 178

Initializing the System Settings (Init)....................................................................................... 178

Saving the System Settings (Write)......................................................................................................178

Functions of System Parameters ..........................................................................................................179

Settings Common to the Entire System (General)..................................................................179

Sequencer Settings (Sequencer).................................................................................................180

MIDI Settings (MIDI)..................................................................................................................182

Controller Settings (Controller) ................................................................................................184

Equalizer settings (EQ)...............................................................................................................185

Phrase Preview Settings (Preview)...........................................................................................185

Scale Tune settings (Scale Tune)...............................................................................................186

Disk-Related Functions (Disk Utility)................................................187

About Disk Utility.................................................................................................................................. 187

Basic Disk Utility Operations................................................................................................................187

Selecting the Type of Files Displayed in the File List (View)........................................................... 188

Loading a File from Disk into the Fantom (Load)............................................................................. 188

Loading Individual Tracks/Patterns of Song Data................................................................ 188

Loading Individual Items of Sound Data................................................................................189

Saving Data on Disk (Save)...................................................................................................................189

Copying a File to Another Name (Copy)............................................................................................190

Renaming a File (Rename) ....................................................................................................................191

Deleting Unwanted Files (Delete)........................................................................................................191

Executing Disk-Related Functions (Tools).......................................................................................... 191

Preparing a Disk for Use by the Fantom .................................................................................191

Modifying the Name of the Disk..............................................................................................192

Checking Files Recorded on Disk............................................................................................. 192

Creating a Duplicate Disk..........................................................................................................193

Transmitting Sound Settings/Reset to Default Factory Settings ...194

Transmitting Sound Settings (Data Transfer) ....................................................................................194

Transmitting Data to an External MIDI Device......................................................................194

Transmitting Data to User Memory.........................................................................................195

Reset to Default Factory Settings (Factory Reset)..............................................................................195

Installing the Wave Expansion Board...............................................196

Cautions When Installing an Wave Expansion Board...................................................................... 196

How to Install a Wave Expansion Board............................................................................................196

Checking the Installed Wave Expansion Boards...............................................................................197

Installation de la carte d’expansion Wave

(French language for Canadian Safety Standard) ...........................198

Précautions à prendre lors de l’installation d’une carte d’expansion Wave .................................198

Installation d’une carte d’expansion Wave ........................................................................................198

Vérification des cartes d’extension audio aprés installation............................................................199

Specifications......................................................................................200

Main Features

● A synthesizer with the operability

and playability of a musical

instrument

The category of synthesizers known as “workstations”—consisting

of a sound generator section that creates the sound, a controller

section, and a sequencer section to produce music—has taken its

own evolutionary path, adding various new functionality that opens

up new possibilities of musical expression and creation. On the other

hand, access to such functionality has generally been provided

through a restrictive, complex interface, which has all too often

hampered the creativity of the musician.

The Fantom not only features superb operability for performance,

but also is comprehensively designed to support the musician’s

creativity in every area, including composition. It lets you work

seamlessly through every aspect of the music production process,

from performance to composition, allowing you to hold onto your

inspiration.

● Consolidated interface design with

large graphic LCD

The Fantom features a large quarter-VGA sized LCD. The graphical

display uses four levels of grayscale to simultaneously show all

relevant settings for sounds or sequencer operations, guaranteeing

smooth operation.

Since a large amount of data can be displayed at once, buttons and

knobs are laid out simply, letting you access a desired parameter

with a minimum of operation. The interface is designed with your

creativity as the first priority.

● Top-level sound generator for

maximum expressive power

The Fantom contains the same type of 64-voice/16-part multitimbral

sound generator as on the XV-5080, acclaimed by music production

professionals. The total of 896 preset patches include new patches

that have been tuned specifically for the Fantom to take advantage of

its keyboard, knobs, and other realtime controllers.

Four-level velocity switching lets you move between four stereo

waves, for the same amazing expressive power as on the XV-5080.

The spaciousness of the sound field, tonal changes controlled by

velocity, and endless details of expressive nuance are at your

fingertips. Matrix Control lets you vary large numbers of parameters

at once, and can be controlled using realtime controllers such as the

knobs and D Beam control. The Fantom’s dynamic expressive power

can be controlled by simple operations.

Wave Expansions Boards can also be installed to freely customize

your Fantom for your favorite musical styles or applications. Two

slots for the SRX series expansion boards allow the addition of high-

quality sounds using a maximum of 64 M bytes of high-quality wave

memory, and another slot lets you install one of the wide selection of

SR-JV80 series expansion boards.

In addition to four parallel outputs, which can be used as two stereo

pairs, S/P DIF digital out (both optical and coaxial) is also provided.

The Fantom is a great match for any digital recording system.

● Power effects including COSM

effects

The effects indispensable for synthesizer sound creation are

provided—in studio quality.

For reverb, a DSP equivalent to SRV-3030 quality is built-in,

delivering clear reverb with smooth decays.

The total of 90 types of multi-effects (M-FX) include not only effects

such as RSS, 3D delay, and slicer, but also effects that use Roland’s

proprietary COSM modeling technology, such as guitar amp

simulations, guitar multi’s, bass multi’s, and keyboard multi’s.

In Multitimbre mode and Performance mode, three types of M-FX

can be used simultaneously, letting you use different M-FX effects on

a desired part. What’s more, a two-band EQ is provided for each

output jack.

● Comprehensive music production

with a superior performance

sequencer based on the MRC-Pro

The Fantom contains a 16-track sequencer based on the MRC-Pro

sequencer, delivering high resolution that captures every expressive

detail of your performance, and providing speedy data entry and

editing for both realtime and step recording. In conjunction with the

power sound generator, the Fantom is a serious music production

environment in a single package.

In addition, the Fantom lets you start recording immediately from

any mode (whether you are editing sounds or performing), simply

by pressing the [REC] button. You can record your improvisations in

real time, and create songs based on your captured inspirations.

It goes without saying that you can use Micro editing to edit your

recorded data in every detail. Since the large display lets you view 16

tracks of recorded data at once, editing can be performed faster,

more efficiently, and in greater detail than on previous workstations.

Sequencer data can be saved and loaded in the native MRC format

or as SMF. The built-in floppy disk drive makes it easy to exchange

data with another sequencer or computer.

The Fantom boasts a new Multitimbre mode. By displaying 16 parts

simultaneously, this lets you quickly create orchestrations, and

makes song arrangements simple and intuitive.

Main Features

● Functions that stimulate your

creativity

The Fantom provides numerous functions that enhance its

playability for realtime performance, and let you develop this into

musical productions.

Numerous drum patterns based in actual professional drum playing

are built in. Twelve types of pattern variations including fills are

assigned to an octave of the keyboard, allowing you to perform the

drum part in real time. In addition, the drums can be made to play at

a steady, natural tempo, regardless of the timing at which you press

the keys.

A newly developed arpeggiator is also built-in. In addition to

complex phrases that would be impossible to play by hand, you can

also use the arpeggiator to play phrases that are similar to actual

performance. Furthermore, the D Beam and other realtime

controllers can be used to modify the arpeggio style. This not only

makes for a dramatic leap in expressive potential during a live

performance, but also supports your own playing.

Phrases played by rhythm patterns or the arpeggiator can be

recorded on the sequencer just as they are played. Your realtime

performance can be saved instantly as song data, or even used as a

template for a step-recorded phrase.

In addition, patterns created on the sequencer can be triggered by

the keyboard and played by the RPS (Realtime Phrase Sequence)

function. Rhythm patterns and complex phrases created using the

arpeggiator can be recorded on the sequencer, and then played in

real time, for amazing live performance possibilities.

● Designed to be a true musical

instrument

In a departure from the straight-line design of previous

workstations, the Fantom features a distinctive design, which

proclaims its worthiness as a true musical instrument, while at the

same time projecting a sense of quiet dignity.

● General MIDI- and General MIDI 2-

Compatible

The Fantom is compatible with both General MIDI and General

MIDI 2 standards. Any General MIDI and/or General MIDI 2

compatible music data (GM score) can be played back on the

Fantom.

General MIDI

General MIDI is a set of recommendations which seeks to

provide a way to go beyond the limitations of proprietary

designs, and standardize the MIDI capabilities of sound

generating devices. Sound generating devices and music files

that meet the General MIDI standard bear the General MIDI

logo ( ). Music files bearing the General MIDI logo can be

played back using any General MIDI sound generating unit to

produce essentially the same musical performance.

General MIDI 2

The upwardly compatible General MIDI 2 ( )

recommendations pick up where the original General MIDI left

off, offering enhanced expressive capabilities, and even greater

compatibility. Issues that were not covered by the original

General MIDI recommendations, such as how sounds are to be

edited, and how effects should be handled, have now been

precisely defined. Moreover, the available sounds have been

expanded. General MIDI 2 compliant sound generators are

capable of reliably playing back music files that carry either the

General MIDI or General MIDI 2 logo.

In some cases, the conventional form of General MIDI, which

does not include the new enhancements, is referred to as

“General MIDI 1” as a way of distinguishing it from General

MIDI 2.

Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

Floppy Disk Drive

3.5” 2DD/2HD floppy disks can be used. To remove the disk, press

the eject button located at the right of the disk drive.

Subsequently, this manual will abbreviate “floppy disk” as “disk.”

D BEAM

You can apply a variety of effects to sounds simply by moving your

hand. → (p. 162)

[ON/OFF]

Switches the D Beam controller on/off.

Volume Slider

Adjusts the overall volume that is output from the rear panel

OUTPUT jacks and PHONES jack. → (Quick Start; p. 4)

REALTIME CONTROL

You can assign a variety of parameters and functions to the four

knobs and four buttons, and use them to modify the sound in

realtime. → (p. 163)

[ ]–[ ]

The operation will depend on the parameter or function that is

assigned.

[ ]–[ ]

The operation will depend on the parameter or function that is

assigned.

Perform functions related to the arpeggiator, rhythm pattern

function, and sequencer playback and recording.

[ARPEGGIO]

Switches the Arpeggiator on/off.

[RHYTHM]

Switches Rhythm pattern function on/off.

[RESET]

Moves the song position to the first measure. → (p. 124)

[BWD]

Moves the song position to the first beat of the previous measure. →

(p. 124)

[FWD]

Moves the song position to the first beat of the next measure. → (p.

124)

[STOP/PLAY]

Controls sequencer stop/play.

While stopped, you can hold down [SHIFT] and operate this to

perform MIDI Update. → (p. 124)

[REC]

The display changes to the Recording Standby window. → (p. 129)

7 8 9

Panel Descriptions

[BEAT] (Beat Indicator)

This blinks in sync with the tempo and beat of the song.

Display

This displays information regarding the operation you are

performing

[1]–[8]

These buttons let you select/register your favorite patches or

performances. The lower part of the screen will show the names of

the favorite sounds you’ve registered. → (p. 28)

During editing, these buttons execute a variety of functions, and

their function will differ depending on the screen. → (p. 28)

[MODE]

Opens the MODE window. → (p. 27)

[MENU]

Opens the MENU window. The contents of the menu will depend on

the current mode. → (p. 28)

[LIST]

Opens the LIST window. The contents of the list will depend on the

current location of the cursor. → (p. 28)

VALUE Dial

This is used to modify values. If you hold down [SHIFT] as you turn

the VALUE dial, the value will change in greater increments. → (p.

29)

[DEC], [INC]

This is used to modify values. If you keep on holding down one

button while pressing the other, the value change accelerates. If you

press one of these buttons while holding down [SHIFT], the value

will change in bigger increments. → (p. 29)

[CURSOR]

Moves the cursor location up/down/left/right. → (p. 29)

[SHIFT]/[REGISTRY]

SHIFT: This button is used in conjunction with other buttons to

execute various functions.

REGISTRY: By holding down this button and pressing [1]–[8], you

can register a favorite sound. → (p. 46, p. 73, p. 94)

[JUMP]/[BANK]

JUMP: This button is used in conjunction with the cursor buttons to

jump the cursor location.

BANK: By holding down this button and pressing [1]–[8], you can

select the favorite sound bank. → (p. 33, p. 86)

[EXIT]

Return to the PLAY screen, or close the currently open window. In

some screens, this causes the currently executing function to be

aborted.

Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever

This allows you to control pitch bend or apply vibrato. → (Quick

Start; p. 27)

Panel Descriptions

Rear Panel

fig.00-02

fig.00-03

POWER ON Switch

Press to turn the power on/off. → (Quick Start; p. 4)

AC Inlet

Connect the included power cord to this inlet. → (Quick Start; p. 3)

fig.00-04

CTL 1, CTL 2 PEDAL Jack

You can connect optional expression pedals (EV-5, etc.) to these

jacks. By assigning a desired function to a pedal, you can use it to

select or modify sound or perform various other control. You can

also connect optional pedal switches (DP-2, DP-6, etc.) to sustain

sound. → (Quick Start; p. 29)

HOLD PEDAL Jack

An optional pedal switch (DP-2, DP-6, etc.) can be connected to this

jack for use as a hold pedal. → (Quick Start; p. 28)

This can also be set so it supports the use of half-pedaling

techniques. So, after connecting an optional expression pedal (EV-5,

etc.), you can employ pedal work to achieve even finer control in

performances in which piano tones are used. → (p. 184)

fig.00-05

DIGITAL OUT Connectors

(S/P DIF OPTICAL, S/P DIF COAXIAL)

The Fantom features both optical and coaxial digital out connectors

(conforming to S/P DIF).

These connectors output a digital audio signal (stereo). The output

signal is identical to the signal that is output from the OUTPUT A

(MIX) jacks.

S/P DIF is a digital interface format used for consumer digital

audio devices.

fig.00-06

CONTRAST Knob

Adjusts the display contrast. → (Quick Start; p. 5)

fig.00-07

MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT, THRU)

These connectors can be connected to other MIDI devices to receive

and transmit MIDI messages.

fig.00-08

OUTPUT A (MIX) Jacks (L (MONO), R)

These jacks output the audio signal to the connected mixer/amplifier

system in stereo. For mono output, use the L jack. → (Quick Start; p.

OUTPUT B Jacks (L, R)

These jacks output the audio signal to the connected mixer/amplifier

system in stereo.

INDIVIDUAL 1–4 Jacks

These jacks output audio signals in mono to an amp or mixer.

The setting determining whether these jacks are used as stereo

OUTPUT jacks or monaural INDIVIDUAL jacks is made with

the Output Assign setting (p. 168, p. 172).

PHONES Jack

This is the jack for connecting headphones (sold separately). →

(Quick Start; p. 3)

Overview of the Fantom

How the Fantom Is Organized

Basic Structure

Broadly speaking, the Fantom consists of a keyboard controller

section, a sound generator section, and a sequencer section.

These sections are internally connected via MIDI.

fig.01-01.e

Keyboard Controller Section

This section consists of the keyboard, pitch bend/modulation lever,

panel knobs and buttons, and D Beam controller. It also includes any

pedals that may be connected to the rear panel. The performance

information generated when you do things such as press/release a

key, or depress the hold pedal is converted into MIDI messages and

sent to the sound generator section, sequencer section, and/or an

external MIDI device.

Sound Generator Section

The sound generator section produces the sound. It receives MIDI

messages from the keyboard controller section and sequencer section

and/or from an external MIDI device, generates musical sound

according to the MIDI messages that were received, and outputs the

sound as an analog signal from the output jacks or headphone jack.

Sequencer Section

This section records operations of the keyboard controller section as

MIDI messages, and transmits the recorded MIDI messages to the

sound generator section. MIDI messages recorded on the sequencer

can also be transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector to allow the

Fantom to also control external MIDI devices.

Classification of Fantom Sound

Types

When using the Fantom, you will notice that a variety of different

categories come into play when working with sounds. What follows

is a simple explanation of each sound category.

Tones

On the Fantom, the tones are the smallest unit of sound. However, it

is not possible to play a tone by itself. The patch is the unit of sound

which can be played, and the tones are the basic building blocks

which make up the patch.

fig.01-02.e

Tones consist of the following five components.

WG (Wave Generator)

Specifies the PCM waveform (wave) that is the basis of the sound,

and determines how the pitch of the sound will change.

The Fantom has 1,083 different waveforms. All patches built into the

Fantom consist of combinations of tones which are created based on

these waveforms.

There are four wave generators for each rhythm tone (percussion

instrument sounds).

TVF (Time Variant Filter)

Specifies how the frequency components of the sound will change.

TVA (Time Variant Amplifier)

Specifies the volume changes and the sound’s position in a stereo

soundfield.

Envelope

You use Envelope to initiate changes to occur to a sound over time.

There are separate envelopes for Pitch, TVF (filter), and TVA (volume).

For example if you wish to modify the way in which the sound attacks

or decays over time, you would adjust the TVA envelope.

LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)

Use the LFO to create cyclic changes (modulation) in a sound. The

Fantom has two LFOs. Either one or both can be applied to effect the

WG (pitch), TVF (filter) and/or TVA (volume). When an LFO is

applied to the WG pitch, a vibrato effect is produced. When an LFO is

applied to the TVF cutoff frequency, a wah effect is produced. When

an LFO is applied to the TVA volume, a tremolo effect is produced.

LFO is not included in the rhythm tones (percussion instrument

sounds).

Keyboard Controller Section (controllers

such as keyboard, pitch bend lever, etc.)

Sound

Generator

Section

Recording

Playback

Sequencer

Section

Play

Pitch

Envelope

TVF

Envelope

TVA

Envelope

TVA

LFO 1 LFO 2

control signal

Tone

audio signal

Overview of the Fantom

Patches

Patches are the basic sound configurations that you play during a

performance. Each patch can be configured by combining up to four

tones. How the four tones are combined is determined by the

Structure Type parameter (PATCH/TMT) (p. 56).

fig.01-03.e

Rhythm Sets

Rhythm sets are groups of a number of different percussion

instrument sounds. Since percussion instruments generally do not

play melodies, there is no need for a percussion instrument sound to

be able to play a scale on the keyboard. It is, however, more

important that as many percussion instruments as possible be

available to you at the same time. Therefore, each key (note number)

of a rhythm set will produce a different percussion instrument.

fig.01-04.e

Each percussion instrument consists of the following four elements.

(For details, refer to the explanations for “Tones.”)

WG (Wave Generator)

TVF (Time Variant Filter)

TVA (Time Variant Amplifier)

Envelope

Multitimbre

A multitimbre consists of a patch or rhythm set assigned to each of

the 16 parts, and can simultaneously handle 16 sounds. This allows

you to create a set of sounds for use with a song you create on the

sequencer, or to enjoy ensemble performance. From the keyboard,

you can play only the currently selected part (the “current part”).

Because the Fantom sound generator can control multiple sounds

(instruments) it is called a Multi-timbral sound generator.

Performances

A performance is like a multitimbre in that it also has a patch or

rhythm set assigned to each of the 16 parts, and can simultaneously

handle 16 sounds. However, unlike a multitimbre, you can play

multiple parts simultaneously from the keyboard, allowing you to

play multiple patches simultaneously (Layer) or in separate regions

of the keyboard (Split).

fig.01-05.e

Part

A part is the place to which a patch or rhythm set is assigned when

using the Fantom in Multitimbre mode or Performance mode. A

single multitimbre/performance comprises sixteen parts, with a

patch or rhythm set being assigned to each part.

Patch

Tone 4

Tone 3

Tone 2

Tone 1

Pitch

Envelope

TVF

Envelope

TVA

Envelope

TVA

LFO 1 LFO 2

Note Number 98 (D7)

Note Number 97 (C#7)

Note Number 36 (C2)

Note Number 35 (B1)

Rhythm Tone (Percussion instrument sound)

Rhythm Set

Pitch

Envelope

TVF

Envelope

TVA

Envelope

TVA

Performance/Multitimbre

Part 16

Part 1

Patch/

Rhythm Set

Overview of the Fantom

About Simultaneous Polyphony

The Fantom can play a maximum of 64 sounds simultaneously. The

following paragraphs discuss what this means, and what will

happen when more than 64 simultaneous voices are requested from

the Fantom.

Calculating the Number of Voices

Being Used

The Fantom is able to play up to 64 notes simultaneously. The

polyphony, or the number of voices (sounds) does not refer only to

the number of sounds actually being played, but changes according

to the number of tones used in the patches, and the number of

Waves used in the tones. The following method is used to calculate

the number of sounds used for one patch being played.

(Number of Sounds Being Played) x (Number of tones Used by

Patches Being Played) x (Number of Waves Used in the tones)

For example, with a patch combining four tones, each of which uses

two Waves, the actual number of sounds being played comes to 8.

Also, when playing in Multitimbre mode or Performance mode, the

number of sounds for each part is counted to obtain the total number

of sounds for all parts.

How a Patch Sounds

When the Fantom is requested to play more than 64 voices

simultaneously, currently sounding notes will be turned off to make

room for newly requested notes. The note with the lowest priority

will be turned off first. The order of priority is determined by the

Voice Priority setting (p. 47).

Voice Priority can be set either to “LAST” or “LOUDEST.” When

“LAST” is selected, a newly requested note that exceeds the 64 voice

limit will cause the first-played of the currently sounding notes to be

turned off. When “LOUDEST” is selected, the quietest of the

currently sounding notes will be turned off. Usually, “LAST” is

selected.

Note Priority in Multitimbre/

Performance Mode

Since Multitimbre/Performance mode is usually used to play an

ensemble consisting of several patches, it is important to decide

which parts take priority. Priority is specified by the Voice Reserve

settings (p. 47). When a note within a patch needs to be turned off to

make room for a new note, the Voice Priority setting of the patch

will apply.

Voice Reserve

The Fantom has a Voice Reserve function that lets you reserve a

minimum number of notes that will always be available for each

part. For example if Voice Reserve is set to “10” for part 16, part 16

will always have 10 notes of sound-producing capacity available to it

even if a total of more than 64 notes (total for all parts) are being

requested. When you make Voice Reserve settings, you need to take

into account the number of notes you want to play on each part as

well as the number of tones used by the selected patch (p. 102, p.

118).

It is not possible to make Voice Reserve settings that would

cause the total of all parts to be greater than 64 voices.

Overview of the Fantom

About Memory

Patch and performance settings are stored in what is referred to as

memory. There are three kind of memory: temporary, rewritable,

and non-rewritable.

fig.01-06.e

Temporary Memory

Temporary Area

This is the area that holds the data for the patch, multitimbre, or

performance that you’ve selected using the panel buttons.

When you play the keyboard or play back a sequence, sound is

produced based on data in the temporary area. When you edit a

patch, multitimbre, or performance, you do not directly modify the

data in memory; rather, you call up the data into the temporary area,

and edit it there.

Settings in the temporary area are temporary, and will be lost when

the power is turned off or when you select another patch/

multitimbre/performance. To keep the settings you have modified,

you must write them into rewritable memory.

Rewritable Memory

System Memory

System memory stores system parameter settings that determine

how the Fantom functions.

User Memory

User memory is where you normally store the data you need. USER

memory contains 128 patches, 16 rhythm sets, 16 multitimbres, and

64 performances.

Disk (Optional: 3.5” 2DD, 2HD)

Patches, multitimbres, performances, and system settings can be

stored on disk together as a single file.

Non-Rewritable Memory

Preset Memory

Data in Preset memory cannot be rewritten. However, you can call

up settings from preset memory into the temporary area, modify

them and then store the modified data in rewritable memory (except

GM2).

Wave Expansion Boards

(optional: SR-JV80/SRX Series)

The Fantom can be equipped with up to three Wave Expansion

Boards (one SR-JV80 series, two SRX series). Wave Expansion Boards

contain Wave data, as well as patches and rhythm sets that use this

Wave data, which can be called directly into the temporary area and

played.

EXP C Slot (XP-C)

EXP B Slot (XP-B)

Preset E (PR-E)

Fantom

Preset D (PR-D)

Preset C (PR-C)

Preset B (PR-B)

Preset A (PR-A)

Temporary Area

Rhythm Set

Patch

128

Multitimbre

Performance

GM (GM2)

User (USER)

System

Rhythm Set

Patch

128

Multitimbre

Performance

Wave Expansion Board

Disk

Data File (.SVD)

Patch

128

Rhythm Set

Multitimbre

Performance

System

* 1

Patch

256

Rhythm Set

EXP A Slot (XP-A)

Patch

Rhythm Set

Save

Load

* 1 Only in PR-A (PRST)

* 2 The selected Patches/Rhythm Sets cannot be changed.

Select

* 2

WriteSelectSelectSelect

Overview of the Fantom

About the Onboard Effects

Effect Types

The Fantom has three built-in effect units, and you can

independently edit each unit’s settings.

Multi-Effects

The multi-effects are multi-purpose effects that completely change

the sound type by changing the sound itself. Contained are 90

different effects types; select and use the type that suits your aims. In

addition to effects types composed of simple effects such as

Distortion, Flanger, and other such effects, you can also set up a

wide variety of other effects, even connecting effects in series or in

parallel. Furthermore, while chorus and reverb can be found among

the multi-effects types, the following chorus and reverb are handled

with a different system.

Chorus

Chorus adds depth and spaciousness to the sound. You can select

whether to use this as a chorus effect or a delay effect.

Reverb

Reverb adds the reverberation characteristics of halls or

auditoriums. Four different types are offered, so you can select and

use the type that suits your purpose.

How Effects Units Work in Different

Modes

In Patch Mode

The multi-effects, chorus and reverb effects can be set up

individually for each patch/rhythm set. Adjusting the signal level to

be sent to each effects unit (Send Level) provides control over the

effect intensity that’s applied to each tone.

fig.01-07

Chorus

Reverb

TONE

Multi-Effects

Patch

Chorus

Reverb

RHYTHM

TONE

Multi-Effects

Rhythm Set

Overview of the Fantom

In the Performance Mode or

Multitimbre Mode

The multi-effects, chorus and reverb effects can be set individually

for each performance and multitimbre. The intensity of each effect

will be set for each part (Fig. 1), but the Send Level setting for each

tone can also influence effect intensity (Fig. 2).

When you apply effects in Performance mode or Multitimbre mode,

the effect settings of the patch or rhythm set assigned to each part

will be ignored, and the effect settings of the performance or

multitimbre will be used. Thus, the effects for the same patch or

rhythm set may differ when played in Patch mode and in

Performance/Multitimbre mode. However, depending on the

settings, you can have effect settings for a patch or rhythm set

assigned to a part applied to the entire performance/multitimbre (p.

173, p. 174). In addition, when using the multi-effects settings of a

performance or multitimbre, you can use three different multi-effects

simultaneously, depending on the effect type (p. 175).

fig.01-08.e

About the Sequencer

A sequencer records keyboard performance and controller

movements as MIDI messages (sequencer data). As the data plays

back, the recorded MIDI messages are sent to a sound generator

which will produce the required sounds. The sequencer actually

plays instruments instead of the musician, and since it can record a

musical performance, it is a tape recorder as well.

But in reality a sequencer doesn’t record sound, but actually the

steps that cause the sound generator to produce sound, so it offers

several advantages. Sound quality is always excellent, the equivalent

of first-generation tape, no matter how many times the data plays

back; tempo changes have no effect on pitch; detailed editing is

possible, etc.

What Is a Song?

For the Fantom, musical performance data for one song or

composition is referred to as a song. A song combines sequencer

data recorded on Phrase tracks 1–16, a Tempo track, a Beat track and

a Pattern track, as discussed below.

fig.01-09.e

What Is a Track?

Each section of a song which stores musical performance data is

called a track.

Phrase Tracks 1–16

Phrase tracks record the musical performance. Each Phrase track

records musical performance data for 16 MIDI channels. Totally, up

to 16 tracks x 16 MIDI channels of data can be recorded. It’s helpful if

you’ve made decision prior to recording such as recording melody

on Phrase track 1, bass on Phrase track 2, drums on Phrase track 10,

and accompaniment on the remaining Phrase tracks.

Chorus

Reverb

Multi-Effects

Performance/Multitimbre

Part16

TONE

Patch

Part 1

Part16

TONE

Patch

Part 1

Chorus

Reverb

Multi-Effects

Performance/Multitimbre

Fig.1 – When Output Assign parameter is set to “MFX”

(the output settings for Tone are ignored)

Fig.2 – When Output Assign parameter is set to “PAT”

(the output settings for Tone are valid)

Phrase track 16

Phrase track 2

Phrase track 1

Tempo track

Beat track

Pattern track

Pattern

100

Song

Overview of the Fantom

Tempo Track

The Tempo track records tempo changes of a song over time. It can

be used for tempo changes during a song. If a song has the same

tempo from beginning to end, the Tempo track can be ignored.

When a song is first recorded on the Fantom, a tempo setting at the

time of recording will be stored at the beginning of the Tempo track.

Therefore when song playback starts from the beginning, the song

will always play back at this initial tempo.

Thus playback tempo is determined by the Tempo track setting. If

you modify the tempo during playback, the overall tempo of the

song will be controlled by the setting you make.

Beat Track

The Beat track records the time signature of each measure of a song.

Set the Beat track when recording a new song, or when you want to

change time signature during a song.

Pattern Track

You can also use the Pattern track to record musical passages,

separately from the Phrase tracks. Musical data in the Pattern track is

regarded as separate Patterns. Up to 100 Patterns can be created, and

each Pattern can contain data for 16 MIDI channels, as with Phrase

tracks.

Patterns can be assigned to a Phrase track, so if you are using

repetitive phrases such as drums and bass, it is convenient to record

each musical phrase in a pattern, and then use the MICROSCOPE

screen to assign the pattern to the track (p. 134). In this case, the

Phrase track contains only the Pattern Call numbers that refer to the

desired Pattern, and not the actual Pattern data. Therefore the same

Pattern can be used any number of times with a negligible increase

in memory used.

The RPS function (p. 159) for immediate playback also applies to

Patterns. Patterns are therefore convenient for live performance, if

you’ve recorded necessary sequencer data as Patterns and take them

to the gig.

Patterns also make fine scratch-pads for musical ideas.

Songs and the Sound Generator

Mode

The Fantom’s sequencer can be used at any time, regardless of the

mode of the sound generator (Patch/Multitimbre/Performance).

Normally, when recording or playing back a song, you will put the

sound generator in Multitimbre mode. The reason for this is that in

this mode, only the sound of the specified MIDI channel will be

heard when you record while playing the keyboard of the Fantom,

and that when the song is played back, the parts can independently

play up to 16 different sounds. Thus, this mode is suitable for

recording and playing back a song that uses an ensemble of multiple

instruments, such as drums, bass, and piano.

If you wish to record your playing using a layered/split

performance, set the sound generator to Performance mode.

If you wish to record your playing using a single sound, you can set

the sound generator to Patch mode.

How Phrase Tracks, Parts and MIDI

Channels Interact

When the sound generator is in Multitimbre mode, you will need to

be aware of how the phrase tracks, parts, and MIDI channels

correspond to one another. Otherwise, you may not hear the sounds

you expect, or song editing may be more difficult than it should be.

For this reason, we recommend that you always maintain the direct

numerical correspondence between Phrase tracks 1–16, parts 1–16,

and MIDI channels 1–16. These are the settings that will be in effect

when the power is turned on, or after you perform the Song

Initialize operation (p. 127).

fig.01-10.e

Phrase track 1

Phrase track 2

Phrase track 3

Phrase track 4

Phrase track 5

Phrase track 6

Phrase track 7

Phrase track 8

Phrase track 9

Phrase track 10

Phrase track 11

Phrase track 12

Phrase track 13

Phrase track 14

Phrase track 15

Phrase track 16

Sequencer

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Part 8

Part 9

Part 10

Part 11

Part 12

Part 13

Part 14

Part 15

Part 16

Sound Generator

Ch 1

Ch 2

Ch 3

Ch 4

Ch 5

Ch 6

Ch 7

Ch 8

Ch 9

Ch 10

Ch 11

Ch 12

Ch 13

Ch 14

Ch 15

Ch 16

Overview of the Fantom

Positions for Storing a Song

fig.01-11.e

Internal Memory

The sequencer has an area called internal memory that can

temporarily store one song. So we call this temporary song Internal

Song.

To play back a song saved to a disk with the Fantom, it doesn’t have

to be loaded into internal memory. Only when you’re going to

record a song or edit a song saved to disk, do you have to load it into

internal memory. Since only one song can be worked on during

recording or editing, all the internal memory has to do is store one

song (about 120,000 notes).

The song in internal memory is volatile and will be lost when the

power is turned off. To keep a song, you must save it to disk.

Disk

When keeping a recorded or edited song in internal memory, save it

to disk as a song file. Up to 99 songs can be saved to a single disk.

A disk can contain five file types. The three-letter symbol shown in

parentheses ( ) is a file name extension that distinguishes the

different file types.

Song File (.SVQ)

This file is a song created on the Fantom. It is called an MRC Pro

song. Other MRC Pro songs include those created on the XP-60/80.

Standard MIDI File (.MID)

Standard MIDI File is a standard file format that allows sequencer

data to be exchanged between most musical applications. Fantom

files can be saved as Standard MIDI Files. This also allows you to

play back commercially available music data (GM scores) that is

compatible with the GM/GM2 system.

Chain File (.SVC)

Chain Play is a function that successively plays back songs stored on

the disk, in the specified order.

Data File (.SVD)

This file contains Sound Generator and System settings.

Sequencer Section

Internal Memory

Sound Generator Section

User Memory

Disk

Song file

Standard MIDI file

Chain file

Data file

Load Save

Overview of the Fantom

Basic Operation of the Fantom

Switching the Sound Generator

Mode ([MODE])

The Fantom has three sound generating modes: Patch mode,

Multitimbre mode, and Performance mode. You can select the sound

generating mode (state) that is most appropriate for how you are

playing the Fantom.

Use the following procedure to switch between these modes.

1. Press [MODE].

The Mode window appears.

fig.01-12_50

2. Press or to select the desired mode, and then press

[8 (Select)].

When you select a mode, the PLAY screen of the corresponding

mode appears. In each mode, the upper left of the PLAY screen

will indicate the mode.

fig.01-13

Patch Mode

fig.01-14

This mode is used to play individual sounds (patches or rhythm

sets) from the keyboard. If a rhythm set is selected, you can play

percussion instruments from the keyboard.

The keyboard controller section and the sound generator section are

connected by a single MIDI channel (the patch receive channel).

Multitimbre Mode

fig.01-15

This mode is suitable when you are using the sequencer to create a

song, or when playing song data. When creating songs or playing

song data, a different MIDI channel is assigned for each patch used

in a part. Such a set of sounds selected for each part to play is called

a multitimbre.

The keyboard controller section and the sound generator section are

connected by a single MIDI channel (the receive channel of the

current part).

Performance Mode

fig.01-16

This mode allows you to combine multiple sounds (patches or

rhythm sets) to create complex setups, or to use the Fantom as a

master keyboard. You can play patches together (Layer) or divide

the keyboard into two regions and play different patches in each

region (Split).

The keyboard controller section and sound generator section are

connected according to the zone settings.

Overview of the Fantom

Switching Screens from the Menu

([MENU])

The Fantom has a variety of screens and windows in which its

numerous functions can be executed, and you can move between

these screens as desired.

Use the following procedure to access the desired screen or window.

1. Press [MENU].

The Menu window appears.

fig.01-17_50

2. Press or to select the desired screen/window, and

then press [8 (Select)].

The screen/window for the desired function appears.

The screens/windows that can be selected from the Menu

window will depend on the mode of the sound generator.

Viewing a List of Patches or Other

Data ([LIST])

The Fantom can display sound lists and favorite lists. You can select

and audition patches from these lists, and register your own favorite

patches.

Use the following procedure to display these lists.

1. Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the object (e.g., patch

number) for which you wish to view a list.

2. Press [LIST].

The desired list window appears, according to the cursor

location.

fig.01-18_50

About the [1]–[8] Buttons

In the PLAY screen, the eight [1]–[8] buttons located below the

display allow you to select/register your favorite patches or

performances, and the lower area of the display will show the names

of the sounds that are registered as favorite sounds.

In other screens, these buttons execute various functions, and their

operation will differ depending on the screen.

fig.01-19

Window

The somewhat smaller screens that appear temporarily on top

of the normal screens are called windows. Various types of

windows appears according to the situation. Some display lists,

others allow you to make settings, and still others ask you to

confirm an operation.

fig.01-17a.e

Press [EXIT] to close the window. Some windows will close

automatically when an operation is performed.

Window

Overview of the Fantom

Moving the Cursor

A single screen or window displays multiple parameters or items for

selection. To edit the setting of a parameter, move the cursor to the

value of that parameter. To select an item, move the cursor to that

item. The cursor is a black rectangle, and the parameter value or item

you select with the cursor will be highlighted (displayed in inverse

video).

fig.01-19a.e

Move the cursor with the , , and (cursor buttons).

fig.01-20

: moves the cursor up.

: moves the cursor down.

: moves the cursor to the left.

: moves the cursor to the right.

• By holding down [SHIFT] and pressing a cursor button, you can

make the cursor location jump to the edge of the same block.

• By holding down [JUMP] and pressing a cursor button, you can

make the cursor location jump to another block.

• If you hold down one cursor button while you also press the

cursor button for the opposite direction, the cursor will move

more rapidly in the direction of the first-pressed cursor button.

Modifying a Value

To modify the value, use the VALUE dial or the [INC]/[DEC]

buttons.

fig.01-21

In each screen of the Fantom, you can use the cursor to move the

area displayed as black characters on white background, and

modify its value.

Each parameter has its own range of possible values, so you

cannot set any value smaller than the minimum value or greater

than the maximum value.

VALUE Dial

Rotating the VALUE dial clockwise increases the value,

counterclockwise decreases the value. Holding down [SHIFT] as you

move the VALUE dial increases value increments so you can make

large value changes faster.

[INC] and [DEC]

Pressing [INC] increases the value, and [DEC] decreases it. Keep the

button pressed for continuous adjustment. For faster value increases,

keep [INC] pressed down and press [DEC]. For decreasing value

faster, keep [DEC] pressed down and press [INC].

If you press [INC] or [DEC] while holding down [SHIFT], the value

increments will get bigger.

Cursor

Overview of the Fantom

Assigning a Name

On the Fantom, you can assign names to each patch, rhythm set,

multitimbre, performance, Song, and Pattern. The procedure is the

same for any type of data.

1. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the location where

you wish to input a character.

2. Turn the VALUE dial, or press [INC]/[DEC] to specify the

character.

Available characters/symbols are:

space, A–Z, a–z, 0–9, ! " # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _

` { | } → ←

File names and volume label names may not contain lowercase

characters or certain symbols (" * + , . / : ; < = > ? [ \ ] | → ←).

Assigning a Name Using a Name

Window

You can use a Name window to assign a name. As the Name

window displays a list of characters that can be entered, you can

quickly select a desired character.

1. In a naming screen, move the cursor to the text input

location, and press [LIST].

The Name window appears.

fig.01-22_50

2. Press or to move the cursor to the location where you

wish to input a character.

3. Either turn the VALUE dial or use [INC], [DEC], , to

select the character that you wish to input.

To insert a space at the cursor location, press [3 (Insert)].

To delete the character at the cursor position, press [4 (Delete)].

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary.

5. Press [8 (OK)] to finalize the name.

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