Roland Fantom G8 Specifications Page 1

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10 Selecting and Playing a Single Sound (Patch) Here’s how to view a single category of sounds (such as only the piano patches or only the organ patc

11 Playing Two or More Sounds Simultaneously (Layer/Split) You can play two or more patches at the same time, for example a piano and bell that sound

12 Playing Two or More Sounds Simultaneously (Layer/Split) 1. In the Live Play (Layer/Split) screen, press [F2 (Utility)], and then press [F6 (Initia

13 Playing Two or More Sounds Simultaneously (Layer/Split) In the Live Play (Layer/Split) screen, we can specify the key range for each part. 1. In t

14 Creating a Set of Sounds for a Live Performance You can create a list of the patches, live sets, studio sets, and songs that you frequently use, a

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16 Pad Basics You can play samples, rhythms, or phrases by striking the Fantom-G’s pads, or you can use them as sixteen switches to turn various para

17 Using the Pads to Play Rhythm Sounds The pads are an ideal way to play rhythm sounds. You can vary the dynamics of the sound by changing the force

18 Using the Pads to Play Rhythm Sounds You can adjust the way in which the force of your pad strike corresponds to the volume.Press [PAD SETTING] ➝

19 Using the Pads to Play Sampled Sounds Sounds (samples) you’ve captured by sampling can be quickly and easily played from the pads. You can sample

20 Using the Pads to Play Sampled Sounds The Fantom-G can import WAV/AIFF format audio files from your computer, and play them as samples.Here we’ll

21 Using the Pads to Play Sequenced Phrases (RPS) You can use the pads to play sequenced phrases you’ve created. This is called the RPS (Realtime Ph

22 Using the Pads to Play Sequenced Phrases (RPS) 1. Use the sequencer to record a phrase. ➝ Owner’s Manual “Recording into a Phrase” (p. 220) 2.

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24 What is the Sequencer? The sequencer allows you to create a song by recording your performance on the keyboard or pads, or by recording audio sour

25 What is the Sequencer?TerminologySongOn the Fantom-G, “song” refers to a composition you created using the sequencer, and includes the performance

26 Getting Your Equipment Together In order to take full advantage of the Fantom-G’s audio recording capability, you’ll need to expand the memory. By

27 Work Flow for Creating a Song The general work flow for creating a song is shown below. This manual will explain the process in this order. 1. In

28 Preparations for Song Production Here’s how to prepare the sequencer and sound generator for creating a song.When the Fantom-G starts up, it will

29 Preparations for Song Production 3. Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC] [INC] to choose “PRST 007: Rock Studio Set.” After you’ve selected a studio s

3 Contents Using the Fantom-G Live ... 5 The Basics of Using the Fantom-G Live...

30 Preparations for Song Production When recording a new song, you’ll need to specify the time signature. However, after you’ve executed Song Clear o

31 Realtime-recording the Rhythm Using MIDI Now let’s use MIDI to realtime-record the rhythm part.The pads are a suitable way to record a percussion

32 Realtime-recording the Rhythm Using MIDI Next you’ll select the MIDI track on which to record, and specify the recording-start measure.You can rec

33 Realtime-recording the Rhythm Using MIDI 1. Press the [REC] button to enter the record-standby condition. The [REC] indicator will blink, and the

34 Realtime-recording the Rhythm Using MIDI As an alternative to realtime recording, you can enter performance data one note at a time as though you

35 Realtime-recording the Bass and Piano as MIDI Now that we’ve recorded the bass and piano, let’s record the other parts. The process is the same as

36 Importing Audio Files from Your Computer The Fantom-G can import audio files (WAV or AIFF format) from your computer and use them as samples. You

37 Importing Audio Files from Your Computer 1. Press [SONG] twice to access the Song Edit screen Each time you press [SONG], you’ll switch between th

38 Recording Sound from a Mic or Guitar Here’s how to record from a mic or guitar connected to the Fantom-G.Connect your mic, guitar, or portable aud

39 Recording Sound from a Mic or Guitar Select the audio track on which you want to record, and specify the recording-start measure.You can record on

4This Quick Guide applies to the Fantom-G6, the Fantom-G7 and the Fantom-G8. The manual uses the term “Fantom-G” to indicate all these three models.T

40 Recording Sound from a Mic or Guitar 1. Press the [REC] button to enter record-standby mode. The [REC] indicator will blink, and the Audio Rec Sta

41 Using Song Edit to Arrange Samples or Phrases You can edit your song by moving or copying samples and phrases. 1. Press [SONG] twice to access the

42 Adjusting the Overall Balance When you’ve finished recording, you’ll want to adjust the balance between the various parts. The process of adjustin

43 Mastering Mastering is the final state of song production, in which you apply a compressor and equalizer to add the final touches to the song. If

44 Saving Your Song The song you created will disappear if you turn off the power. Save it as follows.To save phrases individually ➝ “Saving a Phra

45 Making a CD from Your Completed Song The Fantom-G provides a “Resampling” function that renders all of the audio tracks and MIDI tracks in your so

46 Making a CD from Your Completed Song After resampling, you can copy the resulting sample to your computer. The sample is a WAV file, so you can us

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6 The Basics of Using the Fantom-G Live A patch is a basic sound on the Fantom-G; it corresponds to an individual instrument such as a piano, organ

7 The Basics of Using the Fantom-G Live Studio mode is what you’ll use to create songs. It provides sixteen parts, and you can assign a patch to eac

8 The Basics of Using the Fantom-G Live When you’ve created an original patch, you need to save it as a user patch if you want to use it again later.

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