Roland Fantom X6 music keyboard
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• USING THE UNIT SAFELY
• Important Notes
• Check the contents of the package
• Updating the Fantom-X
• What is the FANTOM-X Audio Track Expansion Kit
• Items required for performing the update
• Cautions when performing the update (Important)
• Update procedure
• Verifying the update
• Main features
• Using audio tracks
• What are audio tracks
• To access the Audio Track Edit screen
• To access the Audio Track Mixer screen
• Items in the Audio Track Edit screen
• Editing audio tracks (Audio Track Edit screen)
• Moving a sample event (Move)
• Selecting and auditioning a sample event (Preview)
• Using the pads to mute audio tracks (Mute/Solo)
• Viewing a list of markers (Marker List)
• Opening the Loop/Locate window (Loop/Locate)
• Inserting a sample event at a specified location (Insert)
• Deleting the selected sample event from an audio track...
• Copying a sample event (Copy)
• Unloading a sample (Unload Sample)
• Combining the contents of the tracks into one audio track...
• Erasing audio tracks (Clear)
• Naming an audio track (Track Name)
• Switching the display mode
• Zooming In and Zooming Out in the display
• Editing MIDI tracks
• Items in the Audio Track Mixer screen
• Controlling the audio tracks (Audio Track Mixer screen)
• Controlling the audio track settings
• Using the knobs to control the mixer
• Opening the Loop/Locate window (Loop/Locate)
• Using the pads to mute audio tracks (Mute)
• Recording an audio track
• Recording an audio track (SOLO/RE-SAMPLING)
• Combining multiple audio tracks into one track (AUDIO...
• Saving your audio tracks
• Using the Skip Back Sampling function
• What is Skip Back Sampling
• Using Skip Back Sampling
• Editing the data created by Skip Back Sampling
• Isolating the desired portion of the sampled data (Start...
• Cancelling the sample (Skip Back Cancel)
• Assigning the sampled waveform to the keyboard or a pad...
• Assigning the sampled waveform to an audio track (Assign to...
• Multisample editing functions
• Creating a multisample
• Creating a multisample in the Patch Edit screen
• Creating a multisample in the Create Multisample screen
• Editing a multisample
• About the Multisample Edit screen
• Selecting the notes to edit
• Changing the multisample assigned to a tone (List)
• Erasing the data from the selected region of notes (Erase)
• Assigning a sample to the selected region (Assign)
• Copying a sample from a key to another key (Copy)
• Opening the Tone Switch/Select window (Tone Sw/Sel)
• Moving the split point (Split Point)
• Returning a multisample to the last-written state (Reload)
• Erasing all notes (Erase All)
• Replacing the sample of the current zone (Sample Select)
• Specify the original key (Org Key) of the sample
• Sorting samples in the order of their original key (Sort)
• Moving all samples to left or right (Shift)
• Moving the data of the current zone to left or right (Move)
• Saving a multisample
• Sample-related changes
• Extended patch groups
• Saving a sample auto patch
• Bank Select and Program Change Correspondence Chart
• Newly added sample parameters
• Sample BPM calculator (BPM Calc)
• Selecting a sample (Sample Number)
• Changes in the saved sample content (Save All Samples)
• Changes in the Patch/Rhythm Edit screen
• Newly added Patch Overview screen
• Changes due to the upgraded editor software
• Newly added PC mode screen
• Cautions when using S- 700 series sounds with the Fantom-X
• Before you connect the Fantom-X to your computer
• Importing patches and rhythm sets
• Fantom-X Editor System Requirements
• System Requirements (Windows)
• System Requirements (Mac OS)
• About the included USB MIDI driver
• Other changes
• Changes in the Patch Edit screen
• Changes in the Performance Mixer screen
• Changes in the Performance Layer screen
• Newly added Layer List window
• Changes in the Key Range window
• Playing different sounds across the keyboard (Split)
• Changes in the Song Edit screen
• Changes in the Song List screen
• Deleting a Song
• Using the pads for realtime erase
• CC Filter added to the Microscope
• Improved functionality for step recording
• Changes in the demo song loaded when you start up the...
• Improved functionality in Live Setting
• Registering a song file in a Live Setting
• Recalling a song file you registered
• Switching the font
• Removing the text
• Improvements in Arpeggio functionality
• Using the pads to switch arpeggio styles
• Changing the arpeggio styles assigned to the pads
• Improvements in Chord Memory functionality
• Using the pads to switch chord forms
• Changing the chord forms assigned to the pads
• Changes in the librarian
• New shortcut from the Input Setting screen to MFX Edit
• New parameters available for the assignable switches
• Newly added DIMM check function
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• Main Features
• Panel Descriptions
• Front Panel
• Rear Panel
• Getting Ready
• Connecting an Amp and Speaker System
• Placing the Fantom-X8 on a Stand (For Fantom-X8 user)
• Turning On the Power
• Adjusting the Display Contrast (LCD Contrast)
• Turning Off the Power
• Listening to the Demo Songs
• Listening to the demo song loaded when you start up the...
• Listening to the other demo songs
• Various Performance Features
• Velocity/Aftertouch
• Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever
• Octave Shift (Oct)
• Hold Pedal
• Control Pedal
• Transpose (Trans)
• Overview of the Fantom-X
• How the Fantom-X Is Organized
• Basic Structure
• Classification of Fantom-X Sound Types
• About Simultaneous Polyphony
• About Memory
• Temporary Memory
• Rewritable Memory
• Non-Rewritable Memory
• About the Onboard Effects
• Effect Types
• How Effects Units Work in Different Modes
• About the Sequencer
• What Is a Song
• What Is a Track
• Songs and the Sound Generator Mode
• Positions for Storing a Song
• About the Sampling Section
• Where Samples are Stored
• Basic Operation of the Fantom-X
• Switching the Sound Generator Mode
• About the Function Buttons
• Moving the Cursor
• Modifying a Value
• Assigning a Name
• Registering and recalling frequently used screen pages...
• Registering a page
• Recalling a page
• Viewing an explanation of each button (Help)
• Viewing the number of voices used by the sound generator...
• Playing in Patch Mode
• About the Patch Play Screen
• Displaying Patch Play Screen
• Selecting a Patch
• Selecting Patches by Category (Patch Finder)
• Selecting Patches from the List
• Auditioning Patches (Phrase Preview)
• Creating a list of frequently used Patches and Performances...
• Recalling sounds
• Registering a sound
• Removing a registration
• Removing all sound registrations from a bank
• Changing the step at which a sound is registered
• Selecting Favorite Patches (Favorite Patch)
• Registering a Favorite Patch
• Registering Favorite Rhythm Sets
• Transposing the Keyboard in Octave Units (Octave Shift)
• Transposing the Keyboard in Semitone Steps (Transpose)
• Selecting the Tones That Will Sound (Tone On/Off)
• Playing Single Notes (Monophonic)
• Creating Smooth Pitch Changes (Portamento)
• Specifying the Part that Will be Affected by the Controller
• Assigning a Parameter to a Controller
• Playing Percussion Instruments
• Selecting a Rhythm Set
• Playing a Rhythm Set
• Playing in Piano Mode
• Selecting Piano Mode
• Selecting a Patch
• Selecting Patches by Category
• Playing acoustic piano sounds
• Adjusting the Keyboard Touch (Key Touch)
• Changing the Piano Sound (Open/Close)
• Adjusting the Depth of Resonance (Resonance)
• Playing electric piano sounds
• Selecting electric piano effects
• Saving a Sound (Patch)
• Creating a Patch
• How to Make Patch Settings
• Editing in a Graphic Display (Zoom Edit)
• Initializing Patch Settings (Init)
• Copying Patch (Tone) Settings (Copy)
• Cautions When Selecting a Waveform
• Saving Patches You’ve Created (Write)
• Auditioning the Save-Destination Patch (Compare)
• Functions of Patch Parameters
• Settings Common to the Entire Patch (General)
• Modifying Waveforms (Wave)
• Changing How a Tone Is Sounded (TMT)
• Modifying Pitch (Pitch/Pitch Env)
• Modifying the Brightness of a Sound with a Filter (TVF/TVF...
• Adjusting the Volume (TVA/TVA Env)
• Output
• Modulating Sounds (LFO)
• Apply Portamento or Legato to the Sound (Solo/Porta)
• Miscellaneous Settings (Misc)
• Matrix Control Settings (Ctr –4)
• Setting Effects for a Patch (Effects/ MFX/MFX...
• Creating a Rhythm Set
• How to make Rhythm Set settings
• Editing in a Graphic Display (Zoom Edit)
• Initializing Rhythm Set Settings (Init)
• Copying Rhythm Tone Settings (Copy)
• Cautions When Selecting a Waveform
• Saving Rhythm Sets You’ve Created (Write)
• Auditioning the Save-Destination Rhythm Set (Compare)
• Functions of Rhythm Set Parameters
• Making Settings Common to the Entire Rhythm Set (General)
• Modifying Waveforms (Wave)
• Changing How a Rhythm Tone Is Sounded (WMT)
• Modifying Pitch (Pitch/Pitch Env)
• Modifying the Brightness of a Sound with a Filter (TVF/TVF...
• Adjusting the Volume (TVA/TVA Env)
• Output Settings (Output)
• Setting Effects for a Rhythm Set (Effects/MFX/MFX...
• Playing in Performance Mode
• Displaying Performance Layer Screen
• Functions in the PERFORMANCE Layer/Mixer Screen
• Selecting a Performance
• Selecting Performances from the List
• Creating a list of frequently used Patches and Performances...
• Selecting Favorite Performances
• Registering a Favorite Performance
• Using the Layer Screen
• Selecting a Part
• Selecting the Part that You want to Sound (Keyboard Switch)
• Selecting the Sound for a Part
• Combining and Playing Sounds Together (Layer)
• Playing Different Sounds in Different Areas of the Keyboard...
• Using the Mixer Screen
• Selecting Parts for a Layer or Split
• Selecting the Sound for a Part
• Editing the Part Settings
• Selecting a Part to Play Individually (Solo)
• Silencing the Playback of a Specific Part (Mute)
• Using pads to mute Parts
• Viewing the Part Settings as a List (Performance Part View)
• Performing with the Arpeggio/Rhythm function
• Performing with the Realtime Controllers and D Beam...
• Viewing MIDI messages for each Part (Part Information)
• Viewing the number of voices used by the sound generator...
• Adjusting the Master Level
• Creating a Performance
• Viewing the Part Settings as a List (Performance Part View)
• Adjusting the Parameters of Each Part
• Make Settings for the Realtime Controllers and D Beam...
• Control Switch Settings (Ctrl Switch)
• Changing the Settings of the Patch Assigned to a Part
• Initializing Performance Settings (Init)
• Saving a Performance You’ve Created (Write)
• Modifying the Sound in Real Time
• Waving Your Hand Over the D Beam to Modify the Sound (D...
• Making Settings for the D Beam Controller
• Using Knobs or Buttons to Modify the Sound (Realtime...
• Changing Realtime Controller Settings
• Using a Pedal to Modify the Sound (Control Pedal)
• Making Control Pedal Settings
• Playing Arpeggios
• About Arpeggio
• Playing Arpeggios
• Turning Arpeggio On and Off
• Determining the Tempo for Arpeggio Performances
• Holding an Arpeggio
• Playing Arpeggios Along with the Sequencer
• Arpeggio Settings
• Selecting Styles for Arpeggio Performances (Arpeggio Style)
• Changing the Beat and Shuffle (Arp/Rhythm Grid)
• Applying Staccato and Tenuto (Arp/Rhythm Duration)
• Selecting Ascending/Descending Variations (Different Ways...
• Adjusting the Velocity of the Arpeggio (Arp Velocity)
• Selecting the Part that Will Play Arpeggios in Performance...
• Changing the Accent Strength (Arp Accent)
• Hanging the Range of the Arpeggio (Oct Range)
• Using the Realtime Control Knobs to Edit the Arpeggio...
• Creating an Arpeggio Style (Arpeggio Style Edit)
• Step-recording
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