Roland X-7 Owner's Manual

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11 Playing the keyboard We’ll start by explaining Patch mode , which is the most basic way to play the Fantom-X.Fantom-X_HB_e.book 11 ページ ２００５年５月２４日

12 Selecting and playing sounds 1. Press the PATCH button so the following screen appears. fig.0-01 2. Use the cursor (left/right) buttons to choose

13 Selecting sounds by category Another way to choose sounds is to view and select sounds by category, such as piano patches or organ patches. 1. In

14 Playing two or more sounds simultaneously (Layers) Layers are setups in which two or more sounds are heard simultaneously; for example, you might

15 Playing two or more sounds simultaneously (Layers) 1. Change the sound selected for part 1 so that it plays “PR-F:009 UltimatGrand.”In the Perform

16 Playing separate sounds with left and right hands (Splits) Splits are setups in which sounds are assigned to separate areas of the keyboard. The

17 Playing separate sounds with left and right hands (Splits) In the Performance Layer screen, press [F3 (Key Range)]. The screen lets you specify t

18 Play an arpeggio by holding down a chord It can be difficult to “manually” play a complex or rapid arpeggio on the keyboard. The Fantom-X’s Arpeg

19 Play an arpeggio by holding down a chord The Arpeggio screen also contains the settings shown below. Even with the same chord held down, changing

2About the Fantom-X HandbookThis handbook explains various topics related to how you can use your Fantom-X6/X7/X8. With easily understood, graphics-b

20 Playing a phrase with a single finger On the Fantom-X you can use the keyboard not just to play “conventionally,” but also to trigger musical phra

21 Playing a chord with a single finger The Chord Memory function lets you play a specified chord with a single finger. * In Performance mode, the

22 Playing sampled sounds Samples (i.e., sounds you've recorded by sampling) can be selected from the patch list in the same way as ordinary pat

23 Tips for sampling the external input When sampling from the external input, the most important thing is to set the level correctly. It is best to

24 Playing sounds you’ve imported from a CD-ROM You can use your computer to send data from a CD-ROM to the Fantom-X, and play it. fig.0-08.e 1. Load

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26 Selecting and playing sounds The pads provide a convenient way to play rhythm sounds. By default, a rhythm set is selected, letting you use the

27 Selecting and playing sounds You can adjust the way in which the volume responds to the force at which you strike the pads.Press [PAD SETTING] to

28 Playing rhythm phrases Normally the pads are used to play rhythm sounds, but you can also use them to play rhythm pattern. Press [RHYTHM]. In this

29 Playing rhythm phrases The RPS (realtime Phrase Sequence) function lets You play sequencer patterns that you created. For example, you can make

3 Contents Using the Fantom-X live ... 7 The basics of using the Fantom-X live...

30 Using the pads to play sampled sounds Sounds (samples) that you record can be played from the pads or the keyboard. You can record one-shot sounds

31 Using the pads to play sounds imported from CD-ROM You can use your computer to transfer data from a CD-ROM to the Fantom-X and play it. For examp

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33 Using the knobsFantom-X_HB_e.book 33 ページ ２００５年５月２４日　火曜日　午前１１時１２分

34 Modifying the sound while you play You can use the knobs to control aspects of the sound, such as the brightness (Cutoff), the distinctive “synth-

35 Changing the way that the Arpeggio sounds By changing the octave range or accenting of a phrase, you can add variety to a repeating phrase. Even i

36 Using the knobs to control an assigned function You can use the knobs to control the functions you specify.For example, if you assign a knob to co

37 Using the knobs to control multi-effects You can use the knobs to modify the sound as easily as when using a compact guitar effect unit. 1. In Pat

38 Adjusting the volume balance When using a layer or split in Performance mode, you can adjust the volume and pan of each patch. 1. Enter Performanc

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4 Contents Using the pads... 25 Selecting and playing sounds...

40 Playing a solo from the D Beam The Fantom-X contains a monophonic synthesizer for use only with the D Beam. It will sound when you place your hand

41 Using the D Beam to play sounds You can play a snare shot or other sound when you place your hand over the D Beam sensor. From the rhythm set bein

42 Modifying the sound You can vary the sound by moving your hand closer to, or further from the sensor. You can use this to freely control anything

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44 Using effects The Fantom-X provides five effects processors; multi-effect (MFX), chorus, reverb, mastering and input effect. In the Patch mode scr

45 Using effects You can adjust the depth and time of the reverberation as desired. For example, your sound will differ significantly depending on wh

46 Using effects The Fantom-X’s multi-effect processor (MFX) covers virtually existing types of effect. You can use the panel knobs to make quick cha

47 Using effects Input effects are effects designed especially for use on sound that’s being input from AUDIO INPUT or DIGITAL IN. The Fantom-X provi

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49 Going further practical applications In this section we’ll explain more advanced ways to take advantage of the Fantom-X, such as creating and reca

5 Contents Effects ... 43 Using effects...

50 Making a piano sound harder or softer By adjusting the release or brilliance, you can make a piano sound sit better in your mix, or make it more r

51 Making a piano sound harder or softer Raising the cutoff setting will brighten the sound, Conversely, you can create a milder sound by lowering th

52 Making a strings sound sharper or softer The tone produced by an actual string player will differ significantly depending on whether the musician

53 Making a strings sound sharper or softer To produce a smooth sound, lower the cutoff setting to make the sound more mellow.Patch Edit → “Cutoff

54 Making lead instruments stand out You’ll usually want a lead instrument to “cut through the mix” so that it is not masked by the other instruments

55 Making lead instruments stand out Sounds with a strong attack will be easily heard at the beginning of each note, but the remainder of the note ca

56 Creating a distinctively synth-like sound A synthesizer can produce distinctive sounds that could never be played by an acoustic instrument. The “

57 Adding the distinctive depth of an electric instrument Electric instruments have a distinctive tonal character that is produced by the idiosyncras

58 Adding the distinctive depth of an electric instrument Chorus is extremely common to hear these effects applied to electric instruments. You can o

59 Playing just one component of a patch Suppose you have found a favorite patch that combines piano and strings, and would like to play just the pia

6 Contents Creating songs on the Fantom-X... 61 What is a sequencer?...

60 Creating a set of sounds for use in a live concert The Fantom-X provides a live setting function that lets you list your most frequently used pa

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62 What is a sequencer? A sequencer can record and play back what you play on the keyboard or pads in real time (i.e., in the exact timing at which y

63 What is a sequencer? The Song Edit screen graphically shows the existence of data in each track; it’s somewhat like a chart that shows which of th

64 What is a sequencer? With this method, you can create an ensemble performance on just a single track, and line up as many as sixteen songs! For ex

65 What is a sequencer?SongOn the Fantom-X, the term “song” refers to a composition you create using the sequencer. The song contains musical data to

66 Getting ready to create a song Let’s set up the sequencer and sound generator for creating a song. We’ll use the simplest method of recording; usi

67 Getting ready to create a song At the factory settings, demo song data will be loaded into the Fantom-X each time you switch it on. Before you cre

68 Using the internal sounds to create the rhythm The pads offer a convenient way to play rhythm instruments. Real-time recording is the method of re

69 Using the internal sounds to create the rhythm The Fantom-X contains a wide variety of rhythm patterns. If you play these during real-time recordi

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70 Using the internal sounds to create the rhythm Another way to use the pads is to input notes one by one as if you were writing notes on a sheet of

71 Using the internal sounds to record bass and chords Next, select part 1 and choose the sound you want to use for recording. You might want to adju

72 Using the internal sounds to record bass and chordsIf you make a mistake (UNDO)If you played several measures but aren’t satisfied with the result

73 Using the internal sounds to record bass and chords By using the Fantom-X’s arpeggio function you can automatically produce arpeggiated phrases si

74 Using CD-ROM samples in your song If your computer has a USB connector, you can import samples into the Fantom-X. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for

75 Sampling and using a live vocal or guitar performance You can connect a mic to the INPUT jacks or DIGITAL IN jack, and sample a live performance o

76 Synchronizing a sample to the sequencer tempo The Fantom-X provides a Realtime Time Stretch function. When this function is used, samples being pl

77 Using samples in audio tracks If you're using samples in a song, it's convenient to use the sequencer's audio tracks. An audio trac

78 Using samples in audio tracks You can edit an audio track by moving or copying the samples within the audio track.You can change the location at w

79 Adjusting the balance of the entire song When you’ve finished recording, you’ll need to adjust the balance of the parts. You can add finishing tou

8 The basics of using the Fantom-X live A “patch” is the basic unit of sound that you play on the Fantom-X; it corresponds to the sound of an individ

80 About mastering Mastering is the process of using a compressor or equalizer to add finishing touches to the final sound. If your completed song so

81 Creating a CD You can export your song in the form of audio data from the Fantom-X to your computer, either via USB cable or by saving the Fantom-

82 Creating a CD On your computer, create an audio CD by burning the audio file (.WAV file) to a disc. (Your computer will need to have the appropria

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9 The basics of using the Fantom-X live Once you’ve created an original patch, you’ll need to save it as a user patch if you want to use it again. Th