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QUICK START
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the Roland (FA-76).
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 their entirety. These manuals should
be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
How to Read This Manual
The Fantom comes with four manuals: Quick Start, Owner’s Manual, Sound/Parameter List,
and Q&A.
The manual you’re reading now, Quick Start, offers a basic introduction to the Fantom, and
provides simple, easy-to-understand explanations, allowing the beginner to quickly
experience many of the Fantom’s exciting features. As you read the Quick Start, we
recommend actually performing the described operations on your Fantom. This’ll help you
understand most of what you need to know for basic operations. For feature details, and for
explanations of advanced uses, read the separate Owner’s Manual. Sound/Parameter List
contains parameter and sound lists and information on the Fantom’s MIDI implementation.
Q&A provides answers to frequently asked questions about the Fantom, and offers
examples of ways in which the Fantom can be used.
Copyright © 2001 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without
the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
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Contents
Getting Ready.............................................................................................................3
Connecting an Amp and Speaker System...............................................................................................3
Turning On the Power............................................................................................................................... 4
Adjusting the Display Contrast (LCD Contrast)........................................................................ 5
Turning Off the Power ................................................................................................................... 5
Listen to the Demo Song...........................................................................................6
Try Out the Sounds....................................................................................................7
Selecting Patches and Playing the Sounds.............................................................................................. 7
Selecting Patches from the List......................................................................................................8
Auditioning Patches with Phrases (Phrase Preview) ................................................................9
Selecting Patches by Category.......................................................................................................9
Selecting Favorite Patches (Favorite Sound) ........................................................................................ 11
Playing Percussion Sounds with the Keyboard (Rhythm Set)........................................................... 12
Layering Two or More Patches (Layer Performance).........................................................................14
Splitting the Keyboard to Play an Ensemble (Split Performance)..................................................... 16
Using the Fantom Effects.........................................................................................................................18
Turning Effects On and Off ......................................................................................................... 18
Try Out the Various Performance Features...........................................................19
Moving Your Hand Above the D Beam Controller to Apply Effects (D Beam Controller)..........19
Changing D Beam Controller Settings....................................................................................... 20
Using Knobs and Buttons to Modify the Sound in Realtime (Realtime Controller) ...................... 21
Changing Realtime Controller Settings ..................................................................................... 22
Playing Arpeggios (Arpeggiator)...........................................................................................................23
Changing Arpeggiator Settings ..................................................................................................24
Triggering Rhythm Patterns from a Single Key................................................................................... 25
Changing Rhythm Pattern Settings............................................................................................ 26
Other Performance Features...................................................................................................................27
Velocity/Aftertouch ..................................................................................................................... 27
Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever.................................................................................................... 27
Octave Shift (Oct)..........................................................................................................................27
Transpose (Trans).......................................................................................................................... 28
Hold Pedal......................................................................................................................................28
Control Pedal.................................................................................................................................29
Try Out the Demo Disk ............................................................................................30
Playing a Song Directly from Disk (Quick Play) .................................................................................30
Playing a Group of Songs (Chain Play)................................................................................................. 31
Playing a Pattern by Pressing a Single Key (RPS) ...............................................................................32
Using the Sequencer to Create a Song..................................................................34
Erasing the Song from Internal Memory (Song Initialize) ................................................................. 34
Selecting a Multitimbre............................................................................................................................35
Use Rhythm Patterns to Create a Drum Track..................................................................................... 37
Selecting the Track to be Recorded............................................................................................. 37
Choosing a Recording Method ...................................................................................................37
Playing and Recording Rhythm Patterns..................................................................................38
Use the Arpeggiator to Record a Bass Track........................................................................................39
Use the Keyboard to Record a Melody Track ......................................................................................40
Saving the Recorded Song to Disk......................................................................................................... 42
Formatting a Disk..........................................................................................................................42
Saving a Song On a Disk..............................................................................................................44
Editing the Song You Recorded ............................................................................................................. 46
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Getting Ready
Connecting an Amp and Speaker System
Since the Fantom contains no amplifier or speakers, you’ll need to connect it to audio
equipment such as a keyboard amplifier, monitor speaker system or home stereo, or
use headphones to hear its sound.
1
Before hooking anything up, make sure that the power on all of your
gear is turned OFF.
2
Connect one end of the supplied power cable to the Fantom, and the
other end to a power outlet.
3
Connect the Fantom to your amp/speaker system as shown in the
diagram.
fig.Q-01.e
To prevent malfunction and/
or damage to speakers or other
devices, always turn down the
volume, and turn off the
power on all devices before
making any connections.
to Power outlet
Use audio cables to connect audio equipment such as an amp or speakers. If you’re
using headphones, plug them into the PHONES jack.
Stereo headphones
Mixer etc.
Power amp
In order to fully experience the
Fantom’s sound, we
recommend using a stereo
amp/speaker system. If you’re
using a mono system,
however, make your
connections to the Fantom’s
OUTPUT A (MIX) jack L
(MONO).
Monitor speakers
(powered)
Audio cables are not included
with the Fantom. You’ll need
to provide them.
For details on how to install a
Wave Expansion Board (sold
separately), refer to “Installing
the Wave Expansion Board”
(Owner’s Manual; p. 196).
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Getting Ready
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Turning On the Power
1
Before turning on the Fantom’s power, consider these two questions:
• Are all peripheral devices connected correctly?
• Have the volume controls of the Fantom and all connected audio devices been
turned to their lowest settings?
2
Turn on the POWER ON switch located on the rear panel of the
Fantom.
fig.Q-02
When you turn on the power, the display backlight lights, and the BEAT indicator
blinks in time with the tempo ( =**). If the Backlight Saver function is turned on, the
display backlight may turn off. Should this occur, the BEAT indicator will light in
orange to indicate that the power’s on.
Once the connections have
een completed (p. 3), turn on
power to your various devices
in the order specified. By
turning on devices in the
wrong order, you risk causing
malfunction and/or damage to
speakers and other devices.
To ensure proper operation of
the pitch bend lever, make
sure not to touch the lever
when turning the Fantom’s
power on.
This unit is equipped with a
protection circuit. A brief
interval (a few seconds) after
power up is required before
the unit will operate normally.
3
Turn on the power for any connected amplifiers or speakers.
4
Play the Fantom’s keyboard, gradually increasing the setting of its
volume control, and then carefully raise the volume of your connected
amplifiers or speakers to the desired listening level.
fig.Q-03
Be careful not to set your
listening volume too high to
avoid damage to your amp/
speaker system or your
hearing.
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Adjusting the Display Contrast (LCD Contrast)
The characters in the display may be difficult to view immediately after turning on
the Fantom’s power or after extended use. Your viewing angle or the current lighting
conditions can also affect the appearance of the display. In such situations, you can
turn the CONTRAST knob (located on the rear panel) to adjust the contrast of the
display.
fig.Q-04
Backlight Saver
The backlight of the display has a finite life span, and if the backlight becomes dim
or fails to light, the display screen will be dark and difficult to read.
With the factory default settings, the Backlight Saver function is switched off.
However, in order to maximize the life of the backlight, we recommend that you
turn the Backlight Saver function on (Owner’s Manual; p. 180).
Getting Ready
Turning Off the Power
1
Before you turn off the power, consider these two questions:
• Have the volume controls for the Fantom and all connected audio devices been
turned to their lowest settings?
• Have you saved your Fantom sounds or other data you’ve created? (Owner’s
Manual; p. 45, p. 72, p. 93, p. 114, p. 178, p. 189)
2
Turn off the power for all connected audio devices.
3
Turn off the POWER ON switch of the Fantom.
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Listen to the Demo Song
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The Fantom contains a demonstration (“demo”) song that you can listen to using the
Fantom’s Demo Play feature. The demo will introduce you to the Fantom’s
exceptional sounds and effects.
1
Press [MENU].
The Menu window appears.
fig.Q-05_60
2
Press or to select “Demo Play,” and then press [8 (Select)].
The following message appears.
fig.Q-05a_60
3
Press [8 (OK)] to start demo song playback. To cancel playback of the
demo song, press [EXIT].
To pause playback, press [STOP/PLAY]. To continue playback, press [STOP/PLAY]
again. Otherwise, playback will stop automatically when the song ends.
fig.Q-05b_60
When you play a demo song, it
will replace any song that’s
currently in the Fantom’s
internal memory. If you want
to save the song that’s
currently in the Fantom’s
internal memory, save the
song onto a floppy disk (p. 44)
efore playing the demo song.
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Selecting Patches and Playing the Sounds
The Fantom comes with a wide range of onboard sounds, including single tones
called patches. Let’s select a few patches to get an idea of the variety of sounds
available with the Fantom.
1
Press [MODE].
The Mode window appears.
fig.Q-06_60
2
Press or to select “PATCH,” and then press [8 (Select)].
The PATCH PLAY screen appears.
fig.Q-07.e
Patch group
Patch number
3
Play the keyboard to hear what the selected patch sounds like.
4
To select a different patch, turn the VALUE dial or press [INC]/[DEC].
You can select patches when the patch number is highlighted. When the patch group
is highlighted, you can select sets of patches. To move the highlight cursor,
press or .
For more information about
factory patches, refer to
“Patch List” (Sound/
Parameter List).
Patches XP-A–C can be
selected only if a Wave
Expansion Board (sold
separately) has been installed
in the corresponding slot
(Owner’s Manual; p. 196).
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Selecting Patches from the List
You can view a list of patches and select a patch from this list.
1
Make sure that you’re in the PATCH PLAY screen, and that the Patch
group or the Patch number is highlighted.
2
Press [LIST].
The Patch List window appears.
fig.Q-08_60
3
Press or to choose the desired patch.
4
To select a different patch group, press to move the cursor to the
patch group name, and then press or to select the desired
patch group.
5
After changing patch groups, press to move the cursor back to the
patch list, and press or to select the desired patch.
6
Press [EXIT] to close the Patch List window.
In the Patch List window, you
can press [7 (Ctg)] to add a
check mark (✔) and switch to a
list of patches organized by
category. You can find patches
y their category (p. 9) from
this list.
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Auditioning Patches with Phrases (Phrase Preview)
The Fantom allows you to preview a patch by listening to a short musical phrase
appropriate to the patch.
1
Access the Patch List window (p. 8).
fig.Q-08_60
2
Press and hold [8 (Prevu)].
The currently selected patch plays a short preview phrase.
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3
Release your finger from [8 (Prevu)] to stop playback of the preview
phrase.
Selecting Patches by Category
You can quickly find any patch by first choosing the type of patch you’re looking for.
Here’s an example of how to find organ-type patches.
1
Access the Patch List window (p. 8).
fig.Q-08_60
You can change the phrase
played by the Phrase Preview
feature and modify the way in
which the phrase is played. For
details, refer to “Settings
Common to the Entire Patch
(General)” (Owner’s Manual;
p. 47), and “Phrase Preview
Settings (Preview)” (Owner’s
Manual; p. 185).
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Press [7 (Ctg)] to add a check mark (✔).
The display shows a list of patches organized by category.
fig.Q-09_60
3
Press to move the cursor to the category tab, and
press or to select the Organ tab.
The Patch List window shows a list of patches in the Organ category, allowing you
to choose from among the available organ-type patches.
For details on the categories
you can select, refer to the
Owner’s Manual (p. 35).
4
Press to move the cursor in the list, and press or to select
a patch.
5
Press [EXIT] to close the Patch List window.
Changing the Patch Settings
For details on the most important settings of a patch, refer to the following pages of
the Owner’s Manual.
• Changing how a patch tone is sounded → (Owner’s Manual; p. 56)
• Adjusting the pitch of a patch tone → (Owner’s Manual; p. 60)
• Using the filter to change the brightness of the patch tone sound → (Owner’s
Manual; p. 62)
• Setting the volume of a patch → (Owner’s Manual; p. 64)
• Applying modulation to the sound → (Owner’s Manual; p. 66)
• Applying effects to a patch → (Owner’s Manual; p. 165)
• Saving a patch you’ve modified → (Owner’s Manual; p. 45)
By using the Phrase Preview
function, you can audition
patches as they play an
appropriate preset phrase (p.
9).
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Selecting Favorite Patches (Favorite Sound)
You can register frequently used patches as favorite sounds so that you can get to
them quickly just by pressing [1]–[8].
1
Access the PATCH PLAY screen (p. 7).
2
Press [1]–[8] to select a patch.
fig.Q-10.e
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If a patch stored on a Wave
Expansion Board is registered
as a favorite sound, when the
corresponding Wave
Expansion Board is not
installed, and no sound will be
produced if you select and
attempt to play the patch.
Press [1]–[8] to select a patch
3
To switch between favorite sound banks, hold down [JUMP (BANK)]
and press [1]–[8].
For instructions on how to
register favorite sounds, refer
to “Registering a Favorite
Patch (Favorite Sound)”
(Owner’s Manual; p. 46).
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Playing Percussion Sounds with the Keyboard (Rhythm Set)
The Fantom has rhythm sets that contain a variety of percussion instruments and
special-effects sounds. Here’s how to play the sounds in a rhythm set.
1
Access the PATCH PLAY screen (p. 7).
2
Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “PATCH.”
fig.Q-11
3
Turn the VALUE dial, or press [INC] to select “RHYTHM.”
The PATCH PLAY screen for rhythm sets appears.
fig.Q-12.e
Rhythm set group
Rhythm set number
4
Press different keys to play the percussion instruments in the rhythm
set.
Below the rhythm set name, the screen shows the note name of the key you pressed,
and the name of the percussion instrument—this is called the “rhythm tone name”—
assigned to that key.
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To select another rhythm set, turn the VALUE dial or press [INC]/
[DEC].
When the rhythm set number is highlighted, you can select rhythm sets. When the
rhythm set group is highlighted, you can select a new rhythm set group. To move
the highlight cursor, press or .
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You can also select a favorite
rhythm set by pressing [1]–[8]
(p. 11).
For more information about
factory rhythm sets, please
refer to “Rhythm Set List”
(Sound/Parameter List).
Rhythm sets XP-A–C can be
selected only if a Wave
Expansion Board (sold
separately) is installed in the
corresponding slot (Owner’s
Manual; p. 196).
Changing the Rhythm Set Settings
For details on how to adjust the most important settings for a rhythm set, refer to the
following pages of the owner’s manual.
• Changing how a rhythm tone is sounded → (Owner’s Manual; p. 77)
• Adjusting the pitch of a rhythm tone → (Owner’s Manual; p. 79)
• Using the filter to modify the brightness of the rhythm tone sound → (Owner’s
Manual; p. 80)
• Setting the volume of a rhythm set → (Owner’s Manual; p. 82)
• Applying effects to a rhythm set → (Owner’s Manual; p. 165)
• Saving a rhythm set whose settings you’ve modified → (Owner’s Manual; p. 72)
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Layering Two or More Patches (Layer Performance)
When you wish to play multiple patches or rhythm sets at the same time, use a
performance. In Performance mode, you can play up to 16 different patches or
rhythm sets simultaneously.
A performance in which two or more patches are played together is referred to as a
layer performance.
Let’s select Performance “PRST: 62 OvertoneStak,” which layers two patches.
1
Press [MODE].
The Mode window will appear.
fig.Q-06_60
2
Press or to select “PERFORMANCE,” and then press [8
(Select)].
The PERFORMANCE PLAY screen appears.
fig.Q-13.e
Performance group
Performance number
3
Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the performance group.
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4
Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC]/[INC] to select “PRST.”
5
Press to move the cursor to the performance number.
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Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC]/[INC] to choose “62.”
Performance “PRST: 62 OvertoneStak” is now selected.
fig.Q-14_60
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Play the keyboard.
The two patches assigned to Parts 1 and 2 sound together.
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Changing the Performance Settings
For details about how you can adjust the most important settings for a performance,
refer to the following pages of the owner’s manual.
• Selecting the parts that’ll sound → (Owner’s Manual; p. 98)
• Switching the patch assigned to a part → (Owner’s Manual; p. 100)
• Adjusting volume/pan/pitch → (Owner’s Manual; p. 100)
• Applying effects to the performance → (Owner’s Manual; p. 170)
• Saving a performance whose settings you’ve modified → (Owner’s Manual; p.
93)
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Splitting the Keyboard to Play an Ensemble (Split Performance)
Performances in which different patches play in different parts of the keyboard are
called split performances. A split performance is actually a type of layer
performance in which each sound is assigned to a specified keyboard zone.
Here we will explain how to select the “PRST: 04 FunkRock Set” performance, which
contains settings for a divided keyboard range, and use the arpeggiator and rhythm
patterns to produce a guitar and drum ensemble.
1
Select Performance “PRST: 04 FunkRock Set” (p. 14).
fig.Q-15_60
In this performance, the key range settings are shown below.
Zone 1 (Part 1): C3–B3 (backing part)
Zone 2 (Part 2): F6–G7 (drum part)
Zone 3 (Part 3): C4–E6 (solo part)
Zone 4 (Part 4): C-1–B2 (bass part)
The arpeggiator is assigned to zone 1, and the rhythm patterns are assigned to zone 2.
2
First, use a rhythm pattern to play the drum part. Make sure that the
[RHYTHM] indicator is blinking, and press a key (F6–E6) to which a
rhythm pattern is assigned.
The rhythm pattern assigned to the key you pressed will sound.
3
Next, use the arpeggiator to play the guitar backing part. Make sure
that the [ARPEGGIO] indicator is blinking, and press keys in zone 1
(C3–B3).
The arpeggiated guitar backing will begin playing.
If the [RHYTHM] or
[ARPEGGIO] indicators are
linking, the rhythm pattern or
arpeggiator will continue
playing even after you release
your fingers from the keys
(Hold performance).
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Finally, let’s play a guitar solo along with the drum part and backing
part that are currently sounding. Play the guitar solo part in the
keyboard range of zone 3 (C4–E6).
5
To stop the rhythm pattern and arpeggiator, press [RHYTHM] or
[ARPEGGIO] to make the respective indicator go dark.
How did it go? Most likely, you now see how easy it is to play ensembles like this on
your own—by specifying the keyboard range for each part (as in the performance
you selected here), and using rhythm patterns and the arpeggiator.
Changing the Performance Settings
For details about how you can adjust the most important settings for a split
performance, refer to the following pages of the owner’s manual.
• Changing arpeggiator settings→ (p. 24, Owner’s Manual; p. 95)
• Changing rhythm pattern settings→ (p. 26, Owner’s Manual; p. 96)
• Changing the key range → (Owner’s Manual; p. 99, p. 102)
• Selecting the parts that will sound → (Owner’s Manual; p. 98)
• Switching the patch assigned to a part → (Owner’s Manual; p. 100)
• Adjusting volume/pan/pitch → (Owner’s Manual; p. 100)
• Applying effects to the performance → (Owner’s Manual; p. 170)
• Saving a performance whose settings you’ve modified → (Owner’s Manual; p.
93)
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Using the Fantom Effects
Three separate effects are always available in the Fantom. You can independently
edit each effect’s settings.
Multi-Effects
The Fantom contains 90 different multi-effects, including distortion and a rotaryspeaker simulation.
Chorus
Chorus adds a sense of depth and spaciousness to patches.
Reverb
Reverb adds ambient characteristics that emulate the sound of various physical
spaces, such as concert halls or auditoriums.
Turning Effects On and Off
The PLAY screen for each mode provides effect switches that allow you to turn the
three effects on/off. Use [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the effect switches located
in the upper part of the screen, and turn the VALUE dial or press [INC] or [DEC] to
turn the switch on/off.
fig.Q-16
Effect on/off settings are
global Fantom settings, and
cannot be set for each
individual patch or
performance.
• MFX: Switches multi-effects on and off.
• CHO: Switches chorus on and off.
• REV: Switches reverb on and off.
Changing the Effects Settings
For details about how to adjust the most important effect settings, refer to the
following pages of the owner’s manual.
• Setting how effects are connected and applied → (Owner’s Manual; p. 165,
p. 170)
• Adjusting multi-effects settings → (Owner’s Manual; p. 174)
• Adjusting chorus settings → (Owner’s Manual; p. 176)
• Adjusting reverb settings → (Owner’s Manual; p. 177)
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Try Out the Various Performance Features
The Fantom is equipped with a variety of powerful performance features that can
raise your musical expressiveness to new levels. These include the D Beam controller
and the Arpeggiator. Take a moment to try out some of the Fantom’s performance
features.
Moving Your Hand Above the D Beam Controller to Apply Effects (D Beam Controller)
You can apply various effects to the currently selected patch by simply moving your
hand over the D Beam controller on the Fantom’s panel.
Let’s select a patch that makes use of the D Beam controller, and try it out.
1
Select Patch “PR-E: 005 SoaringHrns2” (p. 7).
fig.Q-17_60
In this patch, “Foot Type” is assigned to the D Beam controller.
2
When the D BEAM [ON/OFF] indicator is dark, press [ON/OFF], so that
its indicator lights.
fig.Q-18
The D Beam controller is now active.
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3
Move your hand up and down slowly over the D Beam controller as
you play the keyboard.
fig.Q-19
Moving your hand closer to the D Beam controller causes the sound to become
brighter and louder.
When the D Beam controller is
responding, the [ON/OFF]
indicator will blink. Once you
leave the usable range of the D
Beam controller, the [ON/
OFF] indicator stops blinking,
and lights solidly instead. The
response status of the D Beam
controller can also be checked
in the “D Beam” area of the
display. This is displayed
graphically as a bar, which will
lengthen as you move your
hand closer, and shorten as
you move your hand away.
4
To turn off the D Beam controller, press [ON/OFF] once again so that
its indicator light goes out.
Changing D Beam Controller Settings
1
Hold down [JUMP] and press D BEAM [ON/OFF].
The D Beam window appears.
fig.Q-20_60
In this window you can modify the settings for the D Beam controller. Let’s change
what the D Beam controls.
2
Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “Assign,” and then turn the
VALUE dial.
As you select each parameter, play the keyboard and move your hand over the D
Beam controller. Listen to the changes the D Beam controller makes to the sound of
the patch.
3
Press [8 (Close)] to close the D Beam window.
For details on using the D
Beam controller, refer to
“Waving Your Hand Over the
D Beam to Modify the Sound
(D Beam Controller)”
(Owner’s Manual; p. 162), and
“Realtime Controller / D
Beam Controller Settings
(Controller)” (Owner’s
Manual; p. 52).
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The D Beam controller settings
are saved with each patch/
performance. This means that
you can create patches or
performances that contain D
Beam settings you like.
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Try Out the Various Performance Features
Using Knobs and Buttons to Modify the Sound in Realtime (Realtime Controller)
By using the REALTIME CONTROL knobs and buttons while you play, you can
control the various functions that’ve been assigned to them.
Let’s select Patch “PR-E: 032 Nanolog Pad” and try out the realtime controllers.
1
Select Patch “PR-E: 032 Nanolog Pad” (p. 7).
fig.Q-21_60
In this patch, the realtime controllers are assigned as follows.
: Cutoff : Resonance : Attack Tm : Release Tm
: Portamento : Mono/Poly : Oct Down : Oct Up
2
While playing the keyboard, play with the REALTIME CONTROL knobs
and buttons. For example, try turning the knob.
fig.Q-22
Turning the knob clockwise causes the sound to become brighter.
3
Try playing with the other knobs and buttons to hear what they do.
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Changing Realtime Controller Settings
1
Hold down [JUMP] and turn or press the desired REALTIME
CONTROL knob or button, respectively.
The Knob window or the Switch window appears.
fig.Q-23_60
fig.Q-23a_60
In these windows you can change the parameters controlled by the REALTIME
CONTROL knobs or buttons.
2
Turn the VALUE dial.
As you select each parameter, play the keyboard and turn or press the corresponding
realtime controller. Listen to the changes the controller makes to the sound of the
patch.
3
Press [8 (Close)] to close the Knob window or the Switch window.
The realtime controller settings
are saved with each patch/
performance. This allows you
to create patches or
performances that use the
realtime controller settings you
want.
For details on using the
realtime controllers, refer to
“Using Knobs or Buttons to
Modify the Sound (Realtime
Controller)” (Owner’s
Manual; p. 163), and
“Realtime Controller / D
Beam Controller Settings
(Controller)” (Owner’s
Manual; p. 52).
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Playing Arpeggios (Arpeggiator)
You can create a broken chord (arpeggio) automatically by simply playing the chord.
For example, if you press the keys of a C major chord, the Fantom arpeggiates the
chord as C → E → G → E → C → E → G...
fig.Q-24
C3E3G3
C3
Let’s select Patch “PR-B: 003 SteelRelease,” a patch that makes effective use of the
Arpeggiator, and try the feature out.
1
Select Patch “PR-B: 003 SteelRelease” (p. 7).
fig.Q-25_60
In this patch, “AG CUTTING PHR” is selected as the arpeggio performance style.
2
Press [ARPEGGIO] so its indicator lights.
fig.Q-26
E3
C3 E3
G3G3
E3E3
The Arpeggiator is turned on.
3
Play a chord on the keyboard.
The Fantom plays the notes of the chord as an arpeggio.
4
To finish listening to the arpeggio, press [ARPEGGIO] again so its
indicator turns off.
Hold down [SHIFT] and press
[ARPEGGIO]. The
[ARPEGGIO] indicator begins
linking, and the arpeggio
continues sounding even after
you take your hand off the
keyboard—this demonstrates
the Arpeggiator’s Hold
feature.
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Try Out the Various Performance Features
Changing Arpeggiator Settings
1
Hold down [JUMP] and press [ARPEGGIO].
The Arpeggio window appears.
fig.Q-27_60
In this window you can adjust various arpeggio-related settings.
2
Turn the VALUE dial to change the settings for the various
parameters.
These settings determine how the arpeggiator plays its notes.
3
Press [8 (Close)] to close the Arpeggio window.
In arpeggio settings, Style
(Arpeggio Style) is
particularly important. The
arpeggio’s playback pattern is
determined primarily by the
value selected for this
parameter. For details, refer to
“Arpeggiator Settings
(Arpeggio)” (Owner’s
Manual; p. 51).
Arpeggiator settings can be
saved with each patch/
performance. This allows you
to create a patch or
performance that contains the
desired arpeggiator settings. In
addition, when you use the
Fantom’s sequencer to create a
song, the Fantom offers you
the convenience of using the
Arpeggiator to perform bass
and other parts during
recording (p. 39).
For details on using the
Arpeggiator, refer to “Playing
Arpeggios (Arpeggiator)”
(Owner’s Manual; p. 38), and
“Arpeggiator Settings
(Arpeggio)” (Owner’s
Manual; p. 51)
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Try Out the Various Performance Features
Triggering Rhythm Patterns from a Single Key
The Fantom contains various Rhythm patterns. Simply by pressing a single key, you
can play the Rhythm patterns.
Let’s select Rhythm Set “PRST: 001 R&B Kit 1”—to which rhythm patterns have been
assigned—and play its rhythm patterns.
1
Select Rhythm Set “PRST: 001 R&B Kit 1” (p. 12).
fig.Q-28_60
Try out the rhythm patterns assigned in a one-octave range starting from C4 key.
2
Press [RHYTHM] so its indicator blinks.
fig.Q-30
Now you can play rhythm patterns from the keyboard.
3
Press a key (C4–B4) to which a rhythm pattern has been assigned.
The rhythm pattern assigned to the key plays.
4
To stop playing rhythm patterns, press [RHYTHM] once again to make
its indicator light go out.
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Changing Rhythm Pattern Settings
1
Hold down [JUMP] and press [RHYTHM].
The Rhythm Pattern window appears.
fig.Q-31_60
In this window you can adjust various settings for rhythm patterns.
2
Turn the VALUE dial to change the settings of the various parameters.
These settings determine how the rhythm pattern will play.
3
Press [8 (Close)] to close the Rhythm Pattern window.
In rhythm pattern parameters,
the Style (Rhythm Pattern
Style) setting is particularly
important. The playback
pattern of the rhythm is
determined mainly by the
value chosen for this
parameter. For details, refer to
“Rhythm Pattern Settings
(Rhythm Ptn)” (Owner’s
Manual; p. 75).
Rhythm pattern settings can be
saved independently with each
rhythm set/performance. This
allows you to create a rhythm
set or performance that uses
rhythm pattern settings of your
choice. When you use the
sequencer to create a song, you
can use rhythm patterns to
perform your drum part (p. 37).
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For details on using rhythm
patterns, refer to “Playing
Rhythm Patterns from the
Keyboard” (Owner’s Manual;
p. 41), and “Rhythm Pattern
Settings (Rhythm Ptn)”
(Owner’s Manual; p. 75).
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Other Performance Features
Velocity/Aftertouch
The force with which you play the keyboard, or the “velocity” with which you play,
can affect the volume or timbre of a sound. Aftertouch—downward pressure you
apply to a key after playing a note—can also affect the sound.
fig.Q-32
Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever
While playing the keyboard, move the lever to the left to lower the pitch of the
currently selected patch, or to the right to raise its pitch. This is known as pitch bend.
You can also apply vibrato by gently pushing the lever away from you. This is
known as modulation.
If you push the lever away from you and at the same time move it to the right or left,
you can apply both effects at once.
fig.Q-33.e
Try Out the Various Performance Features
Octave Shift (Oct)
On the PLAY screen of each mode, you can shift the pitch of the keyboard in oneoctave units over a range of +/-3 octaves by adjusting the value of the Octave Shift
parameter.
Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “Oct” in the upper part of the screen, and turn
the VALUE dial or press [INC] or [DEC] to change its setting.
fig.Q-34
ModulationPitch Bend
For details, refer to
“Transposing the Keyboard
in Octave Units (Octave
Shift)” (Owner’s Manual; p.
35).
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Try Out the Various Performance Features
Transpose (Trans)
On the PLAY screen of each mode, you can transpose the pitch of the keyboard in
semitone steps, over a range of G–F# (-5– +6 semitones) by adjusting the Transpose
parameter’s value.
Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to “Trans” in the upper part of the screen, and
turn the VALUE dial or press [INC] or [DEC] to change its setting.
fig.Q-35
For details, refer to
“Transposing the Keyboard
in Semitone Steps
(Transpose)” (Owner’s
Manual; p. 36).
Hold Pedal
If an optional pedal switch (DP-2, DP-6, etc.) is connected to the rear panel HOLD
PEDAL jack, you can press the pedal switch to cause notes to sustain or “hold” even
after their keys have been released.
fig.Q-36
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Control Pedal
If an optional expression pedal (EV-5, etc.) is connected to the rear panel CTL 1 or
the CTL 2 PEDAL jack, you can use the pedal to control the volume or timbre of
sounds you play.
fig.Q-37
Try Out the Various Performance Features
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.
Roland
You can set how the sound of
each patch will change when
you press an expression pedal.
For details, refer to “Pedal 1, 2
Assign” (Owner’s Manual; p.
184).
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Try Out the Demo Disk
b
Playing a Song Directly from Disk (Quick Play)
The Fantom can play a song saved on disk without having to first load the song into
its internal memory. This is referred to as the Quick Play feature.
Here’s how you can listen to the demo songs on the supplied disk and experience the
superb sounds and effects of the Fantom.
File Name Song Name Copyright
DEMO_001.SVQ Altered State © 2001 Roland Corporation
DEMO_002.SVQ Ain't No Trippin' © 2001 Roland Corporation
DEMO_003.SVQ Stem Cells © 2001 Roland Corporation
DEMO_004.SVQ Disappearance © 2001 Roland Corporation
RPS_DEMO.SVQ RELAX WITH RPS © 2001 Roland Corporation
1
Insert the demo disk into the disk drive.
fig.Q-38a
The Fantom can Quick Play
MRC Pro songs (.SVQ) and
Standard MIDI files (.MID).
Use of the demo song supplied
with this product for any
purpose other than private,
personal enjoyment without
the permission of the
copyright holder is prohibited
y law. Additionally, this data
must not be copied, nor used
in a secondary copyrighted
work without the permission
of the copyright holder.
2
Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the song file name in the
upper part of the screen.
fig.Q-38
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3
Select the demo song you wish to hear by turning the VALUE dial or
using the [INC] or [DEC] to select the song by number, 01–04.
4
Press [STOP/PLAY] to start demo song playback.
To interrupt playback, press [STOP/PLAY] again. Otherwise, playback will stop
automatically when the song ends.
Playing a Group of Songs (Chain Play)
Chain Play is a feature that plays back songs stored on the disk, one after another in
a specified order. The demo disk contains “FANTOM.SVC” which is pre-set to play
back Song Numbers 01–04. Here’s how to perform a Chain Play operation.
1
Insert the demo disk into the disk drive.
Try Out the Demo Disk
When your cursor is located at
the song file name, you can
press [LIST] to view the Song
List window. In this window,
you can select the desired song
from a list of all of the songs on
the disk.
2
Press [MENU].
The Menu window appears.
fig.Q-39_60
3
Press or to select “Chain Play,” and then press [8 (Select)].
The Chain Play screen appears.
fig.Q-40_60
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b
4
Press [1 (Load)].
The Load Chain File window appears.
fig.Q-41_60
5
Press [8 (Select)].
The Load Chain File window appears.
6
Press [8 (Execute)].
7
Press [STOP/PLAY] to start demo song playback.
After a slight pause, Chain Play will start.
8
To end Chain Play, press [STOP/PLAY] again.
Playing a Pattern by Pressing a Single Key (RPS)
RPS (Realtime Phrase Sequence) is a function that lets you freely assign singlepart patterns to the keyboard and play them back them by pressing a single key.
Since different phrases can be played back by pressing different keys, this feature can
be especially useful in live performance.
The demo disk contains a song “RPS_DEMO.SVQ (RELAX WITH RPS)” that shows
off the RPS function. Let’s load it.
File Name Song Name Copyright
RPS_DEMO.SVQ RELAX WITH RPS © 2001 Roland Corporation
1
Insert the demo disk into the disk drive.
Use of the demo song supplied
with this product for any
purpose other than private,
personal enjoyment without
the permission of the
copyright holder is prohibited
y law. Additionally, this data
must not be copied, nor used
in a secondary copyrighted
work without the permission
of the copyright holder.
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2
Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to the song file name in the
upper part of the screen.
fig.Q-41a
3
Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC]/[INC] to select “RPS_DEMO.SVQ.”
Try Out the Demo Disk
4
Press [STOP/PLAY] to start demo song playback.
5
As you listen to the song, press keys on the keyboard as suggested
by the diagram below.
When you press a key, its pattern will play back once.
fig.Q-42.e
C2 F2
Stop
If you press F2, the pattern will play repeatedly. To interrupt playback of the pattern,
press F2 again or press any key lower than C2 on the keyboard. To stop playback of
a pattern that's not repeating, press any key lower than C2.
6
To stop playing back the song, press [STOP/PLAY] again.
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Using the Sequencer to Create a Song
When you wish to create a song, use the Fantom’s Multitimbre mode to create a set
of sounds for the song, and then record the song into the Fantom’s sequencer.
The Fantom’s Realtime Recording method allows you to record your keyboard
playing and controller movements as you perform them.
You can also create songs quickly and easily on the Fantom by using rhythm patterns
and the Arpeggiator to record into the sequencer in realtime.
This chapter explains how to create songs in three steps.
1. Use rhythm patterns to record the drums (p. 37)
2. Use the Arpeggiator to record the bass (p. 39)
3. Play the keyboard to record the melody (p. 40)
Erasing the Song from Internal Memory (Song Initialize)
When you record a song, the sequencer data is temporarily recorded in internal
memory. If you want to record a new song, you must erase any existing sequencer
data from internal memory.
If internal memory contains an
important song that you want
to keep, you should first save
that song to disk (p. 44).
1
Make sure that the song file name in the upper part of the screen is
“00 Internal Song.” If another song is selected, move the cursor to the
song file name, and turn the VALUE dial or press [DEC] to select “00
Internal Song.”
2
Press [MENU].
The Menu window appears.
3
Press or to select “Song Edit,” and then press [8 (Select)].
The Song Edit window appears.
4
Press [3 (Init)].
The Song Initialize window appears.
fig.Q-42a
34
5
Press [8 (Execute)] to execute the operation.
When the operation has been completed, the display will briefly indicate
“Complete !”
6
Press [EXIT] to close the Song Edit window.
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Selecting a Multitimbre
When you create songs or play song data on the Fantom, each part uses a different
MIDI channel on which it plays its assigned patch. A set of sounds for all of the
Fantom’s parts is called a multitimbre. When you use a multitimbre to record and
play back a song, the keyboard plays the selected part while the sequencer plays
back the song data for all 16 parts. This makes it easy to record complete musical
arrangements.
Here’s how to select Multitimbre “PRST: 05 Pop.”
1
Press [MODE].
The Mode window appears.
fig.Q-06_60
Using the Sequencer to Create a Song
2
Press or to select “MULTITIMBRE,” and then press [8 (Select)].
The MULTITIMBRE PLAY screen appears.
fig.Q-43.e
Multitimbre group
Multitimbre number
3
Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to a multitimbre group.
4
Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC]/[INC] to select “PRST.”
5
Press to move the cursor to a multitimbre number.
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6
Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC]/[INC] to select “05.”
Multitimbre “PRST: 05 Pop” is now selected.
fig.Q-44_60
This multitimbre uses the following patches, and each part is set to the following
MIDI receive channel: Part 1 = Ch.1, Part 2 = Ch.2, Part 4 = Ch.4, ... Part 10 = Ch.10,
... and Part 16 = Ch.16.
Part 1: PR-B: 052 Stringless Part 9: PR-C: 014 Flute
Part 2: PR-B: 067 Slap Bass 3 Part 10: PRST: 005 XV Pop Kit
Part 3: PR-B: 030 Blusey OD Part 11: PR-C: 007 Swell Oboe
Part 4: PR-A: 019 R&Ballad Mix Part 12: PR-A: 120 Harmonica XV
Part 5: PR-A: 052 EP+Mod Pad Part 13: PR-A: 123 Soft Nylon
Part 6: PR-B: 041 Plugged !!! Part 14: PR-B: 001 Thick Steel
Part 7: PR-A: 078 D50 StacHvn Part 15: PR-B: 017 Jz Gtr Hall
Part 8: PR-B: 097 XV Strings Part 16: PR-A: 097 Paleface 1
Changing Multitimbre Settings
For details on the most important multitimbre settings, refer to the following pages
of the Owner’s Manual.
• Changing the patch assigned to each part → (Owner’s Manual; p. 109, p. 115)
• Adjusting a part’s volume/pan/pitch → (Owner’s Manual; p. 109, p. 115)
• Muting a part → (Owner’s Manual; p. 109, p. 119)
• Setting the MIDI receive channel → (Owner’s Manual; p. 109, p. 118)
• Applying effects to a multitimbre → (Owner’s Manual; p. 170)
• Saving a multitimbre that you’ve modified → (Owner’s Manual; p. 114)
If you execute the Multitimbre
Initialize operation, all
multitimbre parameters will be
set to their default values. This
can save you a lot of time
when you want to set up a
multitimbre from scratch
(Owner’s Manual; p. 112).
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Using the Sequencer to Create a Song
Use Rhythm Patterns to Create a Drum Track
Let’s begin by recording the drum track to serve as the rhythm guide.
Often drums are recorded by individually layering the elements of a drum kit such
as bass drum, snare drum, and hi-hat, but here’s an easier way to record drums by
using the Fantom’s rhythm patterns.
Selecting the Track to be Recorded
1
Make sure that Multitimbre “PRST: 05 Pop” is selected, and that the
MULTITIMBRE PLAY screen is displayed.
2
Move the cursor to the part list, and press or to select Part 10,
the drum track.
Next to Part 10, you can see “ ” symbol. This symbol shows that Part 10 is the
currently selected part (current part).
fig.Q-45
Choosing a Recording Method
1
Press [REC].
The [REC] indicator blinks, and the Recording Standby window appears.
fig.Q-46_60
In this window you can change various settings related to realtime recording.
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2
Set the parameters of the Recording Standby window as shown
below. Press [CURSOR] to move the cursor to each parameter, and
turn the VALUE dial or press [INC] or [DEC] to select the desired
value.
Track: AUTO
Specify the phrase track on which you want to record. If you select “AUTO,” the part
(current part) selected in the MULTITIMBRE PLAY screen will automatically be
specified as the recording-destination phrase track.
Mode (Recording Mode): MIX
Select how recording is to take place. If you select “MIX,” if a performance has
already been recorded on the recording-destination track, your newly recorded
performance will be added to the existing performance without erasing it.
Count In: 1 MEAS
Select how recording is to begin. If you select “1 MEAS,” when you press [STOP/
PLAY], a count (playback) will begin one measure before the recording-start
location, and recording will begin when you reach the recording-start location.
* Parameters other than those listed above will not be used in this example, and need not be set.
Playing and Recording Rhythm Patterns
1
Make sure that the parameters of the Recording Standby window are
set correctly.
2
Press [RHYTHM] so its indicator blinks.
3
Press [STOP/PLAY].
The Recording Standby window closes, and the [REC] indicator changes from
blinking to lit. After a one-measure count, recording begins.
4
Press a key (C4–B4) to which a rhythm pattern has been assigned.
The rhythm pattern assigned to the key plays, and the performance is recorded on
Track 10.
5
When you finish recording, press [STOP/PLAY].
The [REC] indicator goes dark.
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6
Press [RHYTHM] to make its indicator light turn off.
7
Press [RESET] to return to the first measure, and then press [STOP/
PLAY] to play back your recording and verify that the rhythm pattern
was recorded correctly.
If you are not satisfied with the
realtime recording you just
made, you can press [MENU],
and from the Menu window
that appears, select “Undo
Realtime Recording” to return
to the state prior to recording
(Undo).
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Using the Sequencer to Create a Song
Use the Arpeggiator to Record a Bass Track
Now we’ll record the bass track, demonstrating how to use the Fantom’s
Arpeggiator to record bass.
By using the Arpeggiator, you can easily record even complex phrases that would be
impossible to play on the keyboard. For example, you can play slap bass, walking
bass, guitar strumming, or reggae patterns simply by holding down the keyboard.
1
Make sure that Multitimbre “PRST: 05 Pop” is selected, and that the
MULTITIMBRE PLAY screen is displayed.
2
Move the cursor to the part list, and press or to select Part 2,
the bass track.
Next to Part 2, you can see “ ” symbol. This symbol shows that Part 2 is the
currently selected part (current part).
fig.Q-47
3
Press [REC].
The [REC] indicator blinks, and the Recording Standby window appears.
4
Make sure that the various parameters of the Recording Standby
window are set correctly (p. 38).
5
Press [ARPEGGIO] so its indicator blinks.
6
Press [STOP/PLAY].
The Recording Standby window closes, and the [REC] indicator changes from
blinking to lit. After a one-measure count, recording begins.
7
While listening to the drums you recorded earlier, play the keyboard.
Bass arpeggios are created using the notes you play, and the arpeggios are recorded
on Track 2.
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8
When you finish recording, press [STOP/PLAY].
The [REC] indicator goes dark.
9
Press [ARPEGGIO] to make its indicator light go out.
10
Press [RESET] to return to the first measure, and then press [STOP/
PLAY] to play the song back and verify that your bass part was
recorded correctly.
If you are not satisfied with the
realtime recording you just
made, you can press [MENU],
and from the Menu window
that appears, select “Undo
Realtime Recording” to return
to the state prior to recording
(Undo).
Use the Keyboard to Record a Melody Track
Finally, we’ll play the keyboard to record the melody track while listening to the
drums and bass you’ve already recorded.
1
Make sure that Multitimbre “PRST: 05 Pop” is selected and that the
MULTITIMBRE PLAY screen is displayed.
2
Move the cursor to the part list, and press or to select Part 1
(the melody track).
Next to Part 1, you can see “ ” symbol. This symbol shows that Part 1 is the
currently selected part (current part).
fig.Q-48
40
3
Press [REC].
The [REC] indicator blinks, and the Recording Standby window appears.
4
Make sure that the various parameters of the Recording Standby
window are set correctly (p. 38).
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5
Press [STOP/PLAY].
The Recording Standby window closes, and the [REC] indicator changes from
blinking to lit. After a one-measure count, recording begins.
6
While listening to the bass and drums you recorded earlier, play the
melody on the keyboard.
The melody you play is recorded on Track 1.
7
When you finish recording, press [STOP/PLAY].
The [REC] indicator’s light goes out.
8
Press [RESET] to return to the first measure, and then press [STOP/
PLAY] to make sure your performance was recorded correctly.
If you are not satisfied with the
realtime recording you just
made, you can press [MENU],
and from the Menu window
that appears, select “Undo
Realtime Recording” to return
to the state prior to recording
(Undo).
You’ve now recorded a song using the Rhythm Pattern and Arpeggiator features.
Convenient Recording Features
● Erasing unwanted data while you record (Realtime Erase)
You can erase unwanted data during recording. This feature is particularly useful
during loop recording since you can erase selected notes and other data without
stopping the recording process (Owner’s Manual; p. 132).
● Practicing the performance to be recorded (Rehearsal)
You can temporarily interrupt recording without stopping playback. For example,
during loop recording, you may find it convenient to stop recording as you audition
sounds to play, or if you want to practice your next phrase before recording it
(Owner’s Manual; p. 132).
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Using the Sequencer to Create a Song
Saving the Recorded Song to Disk
Let’s save our new song onto a disk. If it’s not saved, all of the song data will be lost
when the power to the Fantom is switched off, or in the event of a power
interruption.
Formatting a Disk
Before you can save Fantom data to a new disk or a disk that’s been formatted for
another device, the disk must be formatted by the Fantom.
1
Set the protect tab of the disk to the Write position.
fig.Q-49.e
Protect tab
Write (writing permitted)
Protect (writing prohibited)
Formatting deletes all data
previously written on the disk.
Check the disk’s contents very
carefully before formatting to
make sure you don’t lose any
important data.
2
Insert the disk into the disk drive.
fig.Q-49a
3
Press [MENU].
The Menu window appears.
fig.Q-39_60
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4
Press or to select “Disk Utility,” and then press [8 (Select)].
The Disk Utility screen is displayed.
fig.Q-50_60
5
Press [6 (Tool)].
The Select Command window appears.
fig.Q-51_60
6
Press or to select “Quick Format Floppy Disk,” and then
press [8 (Select)].
The Quick Format Floppy Disk window appears.
fig.Q-51a_60
7
Assign a volume label. Press or to move the cursor to the
location where you wish to input a character.
8
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)].
9
Repeat steps 7 and 8 to assign the file name.
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10
Press [8 (OK)] to finalize the volume label.
The Quick Format Floppy Disk window appears.
fig.Q-51b_60
11
Press [8 (Execute)] once again to execute the Format operation.
When formatting is completed, the display indicates “Complete !.”
Saving a Song On a Disk
Here’s how to save a song on the disk you’ve just formatted.
If it is not possible to format
using “Quick Format Floppy
Disk,” a message of “You
Cannot Quick Format This
Disk” will appear. In this case,
select “Full Format Floppy
Disk” in step 6, and format the
disk.
1
Access the Disk Utility screen (p. 42).
2
Press [2 (Save)].
The Select Command window appears.
fig.Q-52_60
3
Press or to select “Save Song File,” and then press [8
(Select)].
The Save Song File window appears.
fig.Q-52a_60
44
4
Press [5 (Name)].
The Save Song File window appears.
fig.Q-52b_60
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5
Assign a file name. Press or to move the cursor to the location
where you wish to input a character.
6
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)].
7
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to assign the file name.
8
Press [8 (OK)] to finalize the file name.
The Save Song File window appears.
9
Press [8 (Execute)] once again to execute the Save operation.
When saving is completed, the display indicates “Complete !.”
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Editing the Song You Recorded
Songs you’ve recorded can be modified using a variety of editing tools.
The Fantom lets you perform two types of editing:
• track editing, in which a specified range of performance data is edited
• micro editing, in which the individual events making up the performance data
are edited
Track editing is performed in the Song Edit screen, and micro editing is performed
in the Microscope window.
The Song Edit screen
From the Menu window, select “Song Edit” to access the Song Edit screen.
fig.Q-53_60
In this screen you can select the desired track and measures of the song, and then
delete or copy the selected data. For details on the tools and operations available in
the Song Edit screen, refer to “Editing Sequencer Data Over the Specified Range
(Track Edit)” (Owner’s Manual; p. 139).
Microscope window
In the Song Edit screen, press [7 (Micro Edit)] to access the Microscope window for
the currently selected track.
fig.Q-54_60
In this window, performance data such as individual MIDI messages or song tempo
data can be deleted or copied individually. For details on the tools and operations in
the Microscope window, refer to “Editing Individual Items of Sequencer Data
(Micro Edit)” (Owner’s Manual; p. 153)
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