Roland Fantom-Xa User Manual

As of August 20, 2004 (ROLAND)InformationWhen you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Rolanddistributor in y

10Contents Installing the Wave Expansion Board...214 Cautions When Installing a Wave Expansion Board ...

100 Sampling The Fantom-Xa lets you sample audio sources, such as an audio device, mic, or CD.This section explains the sampling procedure and what t

101Sampling 5. Press [F6 (START)] to begin sampling. If Auto Trigger is set to ON, sampling will begin automatically when the input sound is detected

102Sampling 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [MIX IN]. The INPUT SETTING screen appears. 2. When using the Input Effect, add a check mark ( ✔ ) by pres

103Sampling Sometimes you may want to preserve a nice phrase that you happened to play a bit earlier. In such cases, you can use the Skip Back Sampli

104 Editing a Sample This section explains how you can edit a sample that you sampled/importedEditing is performed in sample memory—a memory area ded

105Editing a Sample Here’s how you can unload a sample from sample memory. The saved sample file itself will not be deleted. 1. With the SAMPLE LIST

106Editing a Sample 1. From the SAMPLE LIST screen, Press [SAMPLE EDIT <-> LIST]. The SAMPLE EDIT screen appears. fig.SampleEdit Samples that y

107Editing a Sample Automatically calculating a sample’s tempo 1. Move the cursor to “Tempo” and press [F1(CALC)]. The Tempo Calculator window appear

108Editing a Sample This operation cuts the portions of the sample that are earlier than the Start Point and later than the Loop End Point. * You can

109Editing a Sample This operation raises the level of the entire sample as much as possible without exceeding the maximum level. In some cases, the

11 Main Features The Fantom-Xa is a high-quality workstation synthesizer that makes pro-quality sound, playability, and compositional power available

110Editing a Sample This operation stretches or shrinks the sample to modify the length or tempo. You can stretch or shrink the sample by a factor of

111Editing a Sample Automatically Dividing a Sample (Auto Chop) Here’s how you can automatically specify the points at which the sample is to be divi

112Editing a Sample Here’s how to assign samples as the rhythm tones of a rhythm set. For example, you can create an original rhythm set by replacing

113Editing a Sample Here’s how you can use the currently selected sample to create a patch, and assign it to a keyboard part. * From the SAMPLE LIST

114Editing a Sample Here’s how you can use the sample(s) to create a rhythm set. This operation is called Create Rhythm. When you execute Create Rhy

115Editing a Sample 1. Press [SAMPLE EDIT <-> LIST] to access the SAMPLE LIST screen, and select the sample(s) that you want to include in your

116Editing a Sample A newly loaded sample, as well as any changes you’ve made in the settings for a sample will be lost as soon as you turn off the p

117 Using the Pads The pads of the Fantom-Xa function in the same way as the keyboard, and can also be used to play RPS and rhythm patterns.You can u

118Using the Pads Quick Setup This lets you make basic pad settings. For the greatest efficiency, use Quick Setup to choose the settings that are clo

119 Playing Back a Song This chapter explains how you can use the Fantom-Xa’s sequencer to play back a song.When you play back a song, we recommend t

12 Panel Descriptions fig.Front D BEAM Switches D Beam function on/off. You can apply a variety of effects to sounds simply by moving your hand (p.

120Playing Back a Song Fast-forward, rewind, and jump can be performed during playback, as well as while stopped. Use the following procedures for ea

121Playing Back a Song If the tempo changes while a song is being played back, this is because those tempo changes have been recorded in the Tempo tr

122 Recording Songs This chapter explains the procedure for using the Fantom-Xa’s sequencer to record a song. Before you begin this procedure, put th

123Recording Songs Before you record a new song, you must specify the time signature. However, a time signature of 4/4 is automatically specified whe

124Recording Songs Realtime Recording is the recording method in which your keyboard playing and controller operations are recorded just as you perfo

125Recording Songs 5. When you are finished recording, press [ ]. The [ ] indicator will go dark. If you are not satisfied with the realtime recordin

126Recording Songs The Quantize function automatically corrects inaccuracies in the timing of your keyboard or pad performance, aligning the notes to

127Recording Songs When you use realtime recording, all of your sequencer data will normally be recorded. If you want to avoid recording a specific t

128Recording Songs Step Recording is the method of inputting notes and rests individually, as if you were writing them onto a musical staff. In addit

129Recording Songs 8. Repeat the above steps to continue inputting. The previous value of each parameter is remembered. This means that if you want t

13Panel Descriptions [CHORD MEMORY] Switches the CHORD MEMORY on/off (p. 92). [RPS] Switches RPS on/off (p. 154). * Hold down [SHIFT] and press [CHOR

130Recording Songs You can create a song by combining previously recorded patterns. This is done using step recording to assign patterns to a phrase

131 Editing Songs This chapter explains the procedure for editing songs.When you’re going to edit a song, you have to first load it into the Temporar

132Editing Songs If you have selected a song file (extension “.SVQ”) or Standard MIDI File (extension “.MID”), you can load individual phrase tracks

133Editing Songs When using Loop Play or Loop Recording, you can use the loop points you specify here to specify the repeated area, as an alternative

134Editing Songs In the chapter “Recording Songs” (p. 122), we explained Recording Quantize , which lets you quantize during realtime recording. A

135Editing Songs When Quantize Type is “GRID” fig.Qtz1.e When Quantize Type is “SHUFFLE” fig.Qtz2.e Rate: fig.ShuffleRate.e When Quantize Type is “TE

136Editing Songs This function erases all the sequencer data inside the specified area. As the erased data is replaced by rests, the original measure

137Editing Songs This function copies a specified area of sequencer data. It is convenient for repeating the same phrase several times. You can copy

138Editing Songs This function inserts blank measures into a specified song position. As you can set the time signature of the blank measures, this i

139Editing Songs This function changes the keyboard playing dynamics (velocity) of a specified note area. For details on the settings, refer to Basi

14Panel Descriptions fig.Rear Ground Terminal 927 Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may experience a discomforting sensation,

140Editing Songs This function changes the duration (time from note-on to note-off) of notes within a specified area. Depending on the setting, you c

141Editing Songs This function extracts a specified sequencer data area from a phrase track or pattern and moves it to the same Song position of anot

142Editing Songs This function shifts the timing of sequencer data backward or forward in time within a specified area in steps of 1 tick. Slight shi

143Editing Songs Continuously variable controllers such as aftertouch, pitch bend, and expression tend to create unexpectedly large amounts of data w

144Editing Songs Copying or merging may sometimes create blank measures at the beginning of a phrase track or pattern. Truncate deletes silent portio

145Editing Songs For an explanation of each type of sequencer data, refer to “Sequencer Data Handled by a Phrase Track/Pattern,” below. 5. Press to

146Editing Songs Pattern Call This is data that causes a pattern to play back. Use the Number parameter to select the pattern number. The pattern nam

147Editing Songs You can insert new sequencer data into a desired location of a phrase track or pattern. For details on the sequencer data that can b

148Editing Songs Sequencer data can be copied to the desired location. This is convenient when you want to use the same sequencer data at multiple lo

149Editing Songs If you want to change the time signature midway through the song, insert a new Beat Change. The song will play back using that time

15 Getting Ready Since Fantom-Xa contains no amplifier or speakers, you’ll need to connect it to audio equipment such as a keyboard amplifier, monito

150 Saving/Loading a Song (Save/Load) Songs you record are initially held in Temporary Area. A song in Temporary Area will be lost when you turn off

151Saving/Loading a Song (Save/Load) When samples are saved, they will automatically be overwritten onto the same numbers of the same bank in the sam

152Saving/Loading a Song (Save/Load) Here’s how to convert and save an Temporary Song as an SMF file. 1. From the SONG EDIT screen, press [F3 (UTILIT

153Saving/Loading a Song (Save/Load) 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [WRITE]. The SAVE/LOAD MENU screen appears. fig.SaveLoadMenu 2. Press [F4]–[F6] t

154 Playing a Phrase at the Touch of a Finger (RPS) The RPS (Realtime Phrase Sequence) function lets you assign patterns to the keyboard or Pad, an

155Playing a Phrase at the Touch of a Finger (RPS) * Pattern parameter, Playback Mode parameter, and Mute Group parameter are set for each key. Altho

156Playing a Phrase at the Touch of a Finger (RPS) Normally, when playing patterns individually, the song containing the patterns must be loaded into

157 Adding Effects This section explains the procedures and settings for applying effects in each mode.For details of the Fantom-Xa’s onboard effects

158Adding Effects In Patch mode you can use two multi-effects (MFX1, MFX2), one chorus, and one reverb. Multi-effect 1 (MFX1) will operate according

159Adding Effects MFX Reverb Send Level0–127 Amount of reverb for the sound passed through multi-effectsChorus Source KBD, PAD Chorus parameter setti

16Getting Ready 941 * Once the connections have been completed (p. 15), turn on power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on d

160Adding Effects In Performance mode you can use three multi-effects (MFX1, MFX2, MFX3), one chorus, and one reverb. For each of the three multi-eff

161Adding Effects Chorus SourcePRF, P1–P16 Chorus parameter settings used by the performance PRF: Performance settings P1–P16: Settings of the patc

162Adding Effects Here we will explain how to make multi-effects settings in Performance mode. fig.MFXSetting For details on these settings, refer to

163Adding Effects multi-effects control, confirm that any MIDI messages used for the multi-effects control will be received. If the Fantom-Xa is set

164Adding Effects The multi-effects feature 78 different kinds of effects. Some of the effects consist of two or more different effects connected in

165Adding Effects01: EQUALIZER This is a four-band stereo equalizer (low, mid x 2, high). fig.MFX-01 02: SPECTRUM This is a stereo spectrum. Spectrum

166Adding Effects05: SUPER FILTER This is a filter with an extremely sharp slope. The cutoff frequency can be varied cyclically. fig.MFX-05 06: STEP

167Adding Effects08: AUTO WAH Cyclically controls a filter to create cyclic change in timbre. fig.MFX-08 09: HUMANIZER Adds a vowel character to the

168Adding Effects11: PHASER A phase-shifted sound is added to the original sound and modulated. fig.MFX-11 12: STEP PHASER The phaser effect will be

169Adding Effects 15: RING MODULATOR This is an effect that applies amplitude modulation (AM) to the input signal, producing bell-like sounds. You ca

17 Listening to the Demo Songs The internal demo songs will feature the Fantom-Xa’s exceptional sounds and effects. 1. Press [MENU] to open the Top M

170Adding Effects19: STEP PAN This uses a 16-step sequence to vary the panning of the sound. fig.MFX-19 20: SLICER By applying successive cuts to the

171Adding Effects22: VK ROTARY This type provides modified response for the rotary speaker, with the low end boosted further.This effect features the

172Adding Effects25: STEP FLANGER This is a flanger in which the flanger pitch changes in steps. The speed at which the pitch changes can also be spe

173Adding Effects29: 3D CHORUS This applies a 3D effect to the chorus sound. The chorus sound will be positioned 90 degrees left and 90 degrees right

174Adding Effects32: 2BAND CHORUS A chorus effect that lets you apply an effect independently to the low-frequency and high-frequency ranges. fig.MFX

175Adding Effects34: 2BAND STEP FLANGER A step flanger that lets you apply an effect independently to the low-frequency and high-frequency ranges. fi

176Adding Effects39: GUITAR AMP SIMULATOR This is an effect that simulates the sound of a guitar amplifier. fig.MFX-39 Specifications for each Speake

177Adding Effects 42: GATE Cuts the reverb’s delay according to the volume of the sound sent into the effect. Use this when you want to create an art

178Adding Effects45: SERIAL DELAY This delay connects two delay units in series. Feedback can be applied independently to each delay unit, allowing y

179Adding Effects48: 4TAP PAN DELAY This effect has four delays. fig.MFX-48afig.MFX-48b Stereo location of each delay 49: MULTI TAP DELAY This effect

18 Various Performance Features Velocity The velocity—the force with which you play the keyboard—can affect the volume or timbre of a sound. Pitch Be

180Adding Effects51: SHUFFLE DELAY Adds a shuffle to the delay sound, giving the sound a bouncy delay effect with a swing feel. fig.MFX-51 52: 3D DEL

181Adding Effects54: LONG TIME CTRL DELAY A delay in which the delay time can be varied smoothly, and allowing an extended delay to be produced. fig.

182Adding Effects 57: LOFI COMPRESS This is an effect that intentionally degrades the sound quality for creative purposes. fig.MFX-57 58: LOFI RADIO

183Adding Effects 61: PITCH SHIFTER(Feedback Pitch Shifter) A stereo pitch shifter. fig.MFX-61 62: 2VOICE PITCH SHIFTER Shifts the pitch of the origi

184Adding Effects 64: REVERB Adds reverberation to the sound, simulating an acoustic space. fig.MFX-64 65: GATED REVERB This is a special type of rev

185Adding Effects68: OVERDRIVE → DELAY fig.MFX-68 69: DISTORTION → CHORUS The parameters are essentially the same as in “66: OVERDRIVE → CHORUS

186Adding Effects73: ENHANCER → FLANGER fig.MFX-73 74: ENHANCER → DELAY fig.MFX-74 75: CHORUS → DELAY fig.MFX-75 ParameterValue Explanation Enh

187Adding Effects76: FLANGER → DELAY fig.MFX-76 77: CHORUS → FLANGER fig.MFX-77 78: SYMPATHETIC RESONANCE On an acoustic piano, holding down the

188Adding Effects note: fig.MFX-note2.e_88When Using 3D EffectsThe following 3D effects utilize RSS (Roland Sound Space) technology to create a spaci

189Adding Effects * The Fantom-Xa’s Chorus effect unit can also be used as a stereo delay unit. fig.Chorus For details on these settings, refer to M

19 Overview of the Fantom-Xa Broadly speaking, the Fantom-Xa consists of a controller section, a sound generator section, a sequencer section, and a

190Adding Effects fig.Reverb For details on these settings, refer to Making Effect Settings (p. 157). Making Reverb Settings ParameterValue Explana

191Adding Effects This is a stereo compressor (limiter) that is applied to the final output of the Fantom-Xa. It has independent high, mid, and low r

192 Settings Common to All Modes (System Function) Settings that affect the entire operating environment of the Fantom-Xa, such as tuning and MIDI me

193Settings Common to All Modes (System Function) This section explains what the different System parameters do, and also how these parameters are or

194Settings Common to All Modes (System Function) [F3 (SOUND)][F4 (USB)] You must switch the USB Mode before you connect the Fantom-Xa to your comput

195Settings Common to All Modes (System Function) [F1 (KBD)][F2 (PDL BND)]System Menu [F2 (KBD/CTRL)] ParameterValue Explanation Keyboard VelocityREA

196Settings Common to All Modes (System Function) [F3 (KNOB SW)][F4 (CTRL)] ParameterValue ExplanationRealtime CTRL Knob Knob Part SelectKBD, PAD Par

197Settings Common to All Modes (System Function) [F1 (GENERL)]System Menu [F3 (MIDI)] ParameterValue Explanation Local SwitchOFF, ON Determines whet

198Settings Common to All Modes (System Function) [F2 (TX)][F3 (RX)][F4 (MMC MTC)] ParameterValue Explanation Transmit Program ChangeOFF, ON Specifie

199Settings Common to All Modes (System Function) MTC Offset Time Frame0–29 (frames) Coordinates the playback timing of the Fantom-Xa and the externa

This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.For EU CountriesFor CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requ

20Overview of the Fantom-Xa LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) Use the LFO to create cyclic changes (modulation) in a sound. The Fantom-Xa has two LFOs.

200Settings Common to All Modes (System Function) [F1 (METRO)][F2 (REC TRK)][F3 (SYNC)]System Menu [F4 (SEQ/TEMPO)] ParameterValue Explanation Metron

201Settings Common to All Modes (System Function) [F1 (GENERL)][F2 (TRIGGER)][F3 (ASSIGN)]System Menu [F5 (D BEAM)] ParameterValue ExplanationSENSIBI

202Settings Common to All Modes (System Function) [F4 (DB SYN)] ParameterValue ExplanationLevel & Range Level0–127 Sets the volume.Chorus Send Le

203 Data Management Functions/Reset to Factory Settings (Factory Reset) UTILITY MENU screen fig.UtilityMenu Here’s how all user data in the user area

204 File-Related Functions (File Utility) Here you can perform a variety of operations related to the files stored in the Fantom-Xa’s user memory, an

205File-Related Functions (File Utility) Here’s how you can copy a file to a different folder. 1. As described in the basic procedure, select the fil

206 Connecting to Your Computer via USB The Fantom-Xa has two modes of USB functionality: storage mode for transferring files, and MIDI mode for

207Connecting to Your Computer via USB By connecting the Fantom-Xa with your computer via a USB cable, you can transfer files from Internal user area

208Connecting to Your Computer via USB Windows Me/2000/XP Users 1. In My Computer, right-click the “removable hard disk” icon and execute “Remove.” M

209Connecting to Your Computer via USB Driver Installation and Settings In order to use the Fantom-Xa as a USB MIDI device from your computer, you mu

21Overview of the Fantom-Xa The Fantom-Xa can play a maximum of 128 sounds simultaneously. The following paragraphs discuss what this means, and what

210 Using Fantom-X Editor To help you take even greater advantage of its functionality, the Fantom-Xa comes with Fantom-X Editor software. Fantom-X E

211Using Fantom-X Editor • Operating SystemMicrosoft® Windows® XPMicrosoft® Windows® MeMicrosoft® Windows® 2000 ProfessionalMicrosoft® Windows® 98• C

212 About V-LINK V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows music and images to be performed together. By using MIDI to connect two or more V-LINK compatib

213About V-LINK 1. In the V-LINK screen, press [F3 (CLIP)] or [F4 (ALL)]. * For details on clips/palettes, dissolve time, color difference signals (C

214 Installing the Wave Expansion Board An optional Wave Expansion Board (SRX series; sold separately) can be installed in the Fantom-Xa.Wave Expansi

215Installing the Wave Expansion Board 3. As shown in the following illustration, plug the connector of the Wave Expansion Board into the connector o

216 Expanding the Memory The Fantom-Xa comes with 4 MB of memory into which audio samples can be loaded. However, in some cases, 4 MB of memory will

217Expanding the Memory 4. Paying attention to the location of the notch on the memory module and the orientation, insert it vertically within the gu

218 Using a Memory Card The Fantom-Xa features a PC card slot, allowing you to use CompactFlash or SmartMedia via the appropriate PC card adaptor.Mak

219 Troubleshooting If the Fantom-Xa does not function in the way you expect, first check the following points. If this does not resolve the problem,

22Overview of the Fantom-Xa Temporary Area This is the area that holds the data for the patch or performance that you’ve selected using the panel but

220Troubleshooting When I press a pad, the sound does not stop sounding.Could the PAD [0] (HOLD) be lit?Press the PAD [0] (HOLD) once again so the li

221Troubleshooting Effects not applied.Check the following points.• The “MFX,” “CHO,” “REV” or “MASTER” effect switches located in the upper part of

222Troubleshooting Song data does not play back correctlyCheck the following points.• Has the Receive General MIDI/General MIDI 2 System On Switch be

223Troubleshooting • Is there a Program Change at the point where the song performance is sluggish?Change the position of the Program Change. When Pr

224Troubleshooting External input sound cannot be heard/volume is too low.Check the following points.• Could [MIX IN] be unlit?Press [MIX IN] so it i

225 Error Messages If an incorrect operation is performed, or if processing could not be performed as you specified, an error message will appear. Re

226 Performance List USER (User Group) PRST (Preset Group) CC#0 = 85, CC#32 = 0 CC#0 = 85, CC#32 = 64 No. Name 001 Bump It Up!002 Save Some003 Auto S

227 Patch List USER (User Group) No. 001–128: CC#0 = 87, CC#32 = 0, PC = 1–128 No. 129–256: CC#0 = 87, CC#32 = 1, PC = 1–128 No. Name Voices Category

228Patch List PR-A (Preset A Group) PR-B (Preset B Group) CC#0 = 87, CC#32 = 64 CC#0 = 87, CC#32 = 65 No. Name Voices Category 001 So true... 2 AC.PI

229Patch List PR-C (Preset C Group) PR-D (Preset D Group) CC#0 = 87, CC#32 = 66 CC#0 = 87, CC#32 = 67 No. Name Voices Category 001 FS Flute 2 FLUTE00

23Overview of the Fantom-Xa In Patch Mode Multi-effects can be used individually by each patch and rhythm set. Chorus and reverb are each shared by p

230Patch List PR-E (Preset E Group) PR-F (Preset F Group) CC#0 = 87, CC#32 = 68 CC#0 = 87, CC#32 = 69 No. Name Voices Category 001 Digital Aahs 3 SOF

231Patch List GM (GM2 Group) Voice: number of voice LSB: Bank Select LSB (CC#32), MSB (CC#0) is all 121 PC: Program Change Number No. Name Voice LSB

232 USER (User Group) CC#0 = 86, CC#32 = 0 PRST (Preset Group) CC#0 = 86, CC#32 = 64 GM2 (GM2 Group) CC#0 = 120, CC#32 = 0 CARD (Card Group) CC#0 = 8

233Rhythm Set List 1001011031022829313335303234394041434547424446363837878884868551525355575954565848504963646567697166687060626175767779818378808272

234Rhythm Set List 1001011031022829313335303234394041434547424446363837878884868551525355575954565848504963646567697166687060626175767779818378808272

235Rhythm Set List 1001011031022829313335303234394041434547424446363837878884868551525355575954565848504963646567697166687060626175767779818378808272

236Rhythm Set List 1001011031022829313335303234394041434547424446363837878884868551525355575954565848504963646567697166687060626175767779818378808272

237Rhythm Set List 1001011031022829313335303234394041434547424446363837878884868551525355575954565848504963646567697166687060626175767779818378808272

238Rhythm Set List 1001011031022829313335303234394041434547424446363837878884868551525355575954565848504963646567697166687060626175767779818378808272

239Rhythm Set List 28293133353032343940414345474244463638378788848685515253555759545658485049636465676971666870606261757677798183788082727473C2C3C4C5

24Overview of the Fantom-Xa Tempo Track The Tempo track records tempo changes of a song over time. It can be used for tempo changes during a song. If

240Rhythm Set List 28293133353032343940414345474244463638378788848685515253555759545658485049636465676971666870606261757677798183788082727473C2C3C4C5

241 Waveform List No. Wave Name 0001 Ac.Pno p A L0002 Ac.Pno p A R0003 Ac.Pno p B L0004 Ac.Pno p B R0005 Ac.Pno p C L0006 Ac.Pno p C R0007 Ac.Pno f

242Waveform List No. Wave Name 0451 Vcs Pizz C0452 VcsPizzRev A0453 VcsPizzRev B0454 VcsPizzRev C0455 Unison Saw A0456 Unison Saw B0457 Unison Saw

243Waveform List No. Wave Name 0901 BmbCmp Snr0902 MrchCmp Snr0903 Frenzy Snr 10904 Frenzy Snr 20905 Slap Snr 10906 Keen Snr 10907 Reggae Snr0908 D

244 Arpeggio Style List/Chord Form List USER (User Group)PRST (Preset Group) No. Arpeggio Name 001 Basic 1002 Basic 2003 Basic 3004 Basic 4005 2 Tone

245 Rhythm Group List USER (User Group) PRST (Preset Group) * The sound data (Rhythm Group and Rhythm Set) with * mark to the head of their names use

246 Rhythm Pattern List No.Pattern NameRecommended Rhythm SetRecommended Tempo (BPM) 001Pop 1-1002 Pop 1-2003 Pop 1-3004 Pop 1-4 PRST:002 StandardKit

247Rhythm Pattern List USER (User Group) * The sound data (Rhythm Pattern and Rhythm Set) with * mark to the head of their names use the Preset Sampl

248 About MIDI MIDI (Musical Instruments Digital Interface) is a standard specification that allows musical data to be exchanged between electronic

249MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Implementation Chart Function...BasicChannelModeNoteNumber :VelocityAfterTouchPitch BendControlChangeProgramChange

25Overview of the Fantom-Xa The Sampling section samples (records) external sounds from an audio device or mic as digital data. Sampled sounds can be

250MIDI Implementation Chart Function...BasicChannelModeNoteNumber :VelocityAfterTouchPitch BendControlChangeProgramChangeSystem ExclusiveSystemComm

251 Specifications Fantom-Xa: Synthesizer Keyboard (Conforms to General MIDI 2 System) Keyboard 61 keys (with velocity) Sound Generator Section Maxim

252Specifications Others Arpeggiator Preset: 128User: 128 Rhythm Pattern Preset: 256 (32 groups)User: 256 (32 groups) Chord Memory Preset: 64User: 64

253 Index Symbols .MID ... 24.SVQ ...

254Index Color Cb Ctrl ... 213Color Cr Ctrl ...

255Index F-Env Level 0–4Patch ... 46Rhythm Set ...

256Index L LAYER ... 26Layer ...

257Index PHASER ... 168PHONOGRAPH ...

258Index P PadSample ... 112Pad Common Velo ...

259Index R Rand Pitch Depth ... 44Random Pan Depth ...

26 Basic Operation of the Fantom-Xa The Fantom-Xa has two sound generating modes: Patch mode, Performance mode. You can select the sound generating m

260Index Sens ... 102, 162Sequencer ...

261Index Tone Fine TunePatch ... 44Rhythm Set ...

262Index Wave No. L (Mono)Patch ... 43Rhythm Set ...

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27Basic Operation of the Fantom-Xa A single screen or window displays multiple parameters or items for selection. To edit the setting of a parameter,

28Basic Operation of the Fantom-Xa On the Fantom-Xa, you can assign names to each patch, rhythm set, performance, Song, Sample, and Pattern. The proc

29 Playing in Patch Mode In Patch mode, the keyboard and the pads are each used to play a single sound (patch/rhythm set).The keyboard controller sec

3 011 • Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit. ..

30Playing in Patch Mode The Fantom-Xa has several patch groups, including the User group and Preset groups A–F and GM, with each group storing 128 pa

31Playing in Patch Mode 1. Press [PATCH/RHYTHM] to access the PATCH PLAY screen. 2. Press [PATCH SELECT]. The PATCH SELECT screen appears. fig.PatchS

32Playing in Patch Mode The Fantom-Xa allows you to specify a type (category) of patch so that you can quickly find the desired patch. There are a to

33Playing in Patch Mode The Octave Shift function transposes the pitch of the keyboard in 1 octave units (-3– +3 octaves).For playing a bass part mor

34Playing in Patch Mode When using a patch for a naturally monophonic instrument such as sax or flute, it is effective to play in mono. 1. From the P

35 Creating a Patch With the Fantom-Xa, you have total control over a wide variety of settings. Each item that can be set is known as a parameter .

36Creating a Patch If a number is displayed for the parameter name ( , , , ), you can use the REALTIME CONTROL knobs (C1–C4) to set the value.If yo

37Creating a Patch Changes you make to sound settings are temporary, and will be lost if you turn off the power or select another sound. If you want

38Creating a Patch * When TYPE 2–10 is selected and one tone of a pair is turned off, the other tone will be sounded as TYPE 1 regardless of the disp

39Creating a Patch * If you limit the keyboard area in which a tone will sound (Keyboard Range, p. 42) or limit the range of velocities for which it

4 IMPORTANT NOTES 291a In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2–3, please read and observe the following: Power Suppl

40Creating a Patch [F1 (GENERAL)] Parameter marked with a “ ★ ” can be controlled using specified MIDI messages(Matrix Control, p. 49) Stretched Tuni

41Creating a Patch [F3 (PORTMNT)] Portamento is an effect which smoothly changes the pitch from the first-played key to the next-played key. fig.Port

42Creating a Patch [F5 (KEY RNG)] (TMT KEY RANGE) You can use the note number to control the way each Tone is played. fig.TMT-K.e [F6 (VEL RNG)] (TMT

43Creating a Patch [F1 (WG PRM)] Parameter marked with a “ ★ ” can be controlled using specified MIDI messages(Matrix Control, p. 49) Parameter Group

44Creating a Patch [F2 (PITCH)] Parameter marked with a “ ★ ” can be controlled using specified MIDI messages(Matrix Control, p. 49) [F3 (PCH ENV)] P

45Creating a Patch A filter cuts or boosts a specific frequency region to change a sound’s brightness, thickness, or other qualities. [F1 (TVF PRM)]

46Creating a Patch [F2 (TVF ENV)] Parameter marked with a “ ★ ” can be controlled using specified MIDI messages(Matrix Control, p. 49) ParameterValue

47Creating a Patch [F1 (TVA PRM)] Parameter marked with a “ ★ ” can be controlled using specified MIDI messages(Matrix Control, p. 49) Parameter Grou

48Creating a Patch [F2 (TVA ENV)] Parameter marked with a “ ★ ” can be controlled using specified MIDI messages(Matrix Control, p. 49) ParameterValue

49Creating a Patch [F1 (CTRL1)]–[F4 (CTRL4)] The function which allows you use MIDI messages to make changes in realtime to the tone parameters is ca

5IMPORTANT NOTES Before Using Cards Using Memory Cards 704 • Carefully insert the memory card all the way in—until it is firmly in place. 705 • Never

50Creating a Patch ParameterValue Explanation CTRL 1–4 Sens 1–4-63– +63 Amount of the Matrix Control’s effect that is appliedIf you wish to modify th

51Creating a Patch [F5 (MISC)] Tone Delay This produces a time delay between the moment a key is pressed (or released), and the moment the tone actua

52Creating a Patch An LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) causes change over a cycle in a sound. Each tone has two LFOs (LFO1/LFO2), and these can be used

53Creating a Patch Parameter marked with a “ ★ ” can be controlled using specified MIDI messages(Matrix Control, p. 49) How to Apply the LFO Paramete

54Creating a Patch [F3 (STEP)][F4 (OUTPUT)] For details regarding effect settings, refer to the pages shown below.• Making Effect Settings (p. 157)•

55 Creating a Rhythm Set With the Fantom-Xa, you have total control over a wide variety of settings. Each item that can be set is known as a paramet

56Creating a Rhythm Set “Initialize” means to return the settings of the currently selected sound to a standard set of values. * The Initialize opera

57Creating a Rhythm Set Changes you make to sound settings are temporary, and will be lost if you turn off the power or select another sound. If you

58Creating a Rhythm Set [F1 (GENERAL)][F2 (CTRL)][F3 (RX)] Functions of Rhythm Set Parameters Parameter Group [F1 (COMMON)] Settings Common to the En

59Creating a Rhythm Set [F1 (WG PRM)]Parameter Group [F2 (WG)] Modifying Waveforms/Pitch/Pitch Envelope ParameterValue Explanation Wave GroupINT, EXP

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60Creating a Rhythm Set [F2 (PITCH)][F3 (PCH ENV)] ParameterValue Explanation Tone Coarse Tune0 (C -)–127 (G9)Pitch at which a rhythm tone soundsSet

61Creating a Rhythm Set [F1 (LV/PAN)][F2 (TUNE)][F3 (VEL RNG)] You can use the force with which keys are played to control the way each waveform is p

62Creating a Rhythm Set A filter cuts or boosts a specific frequency region to change a sound’s brightness, thickness, or other qualities. [F1 (TVF P

63Creating a Rhythm Set [F2 (TVF ENV)] ParameterValue Explanation F-Env Depth-63– +63 Depth of the TVF envelopeHigher settings will cause the TVF env

64Creating a Rhythm Set [F1 (TVA PRM)][F2 (TVA ENV)]Parameter Group [F5 (TVA)] Adjusting the Volume (TVA/TVA Envelope) ParameterValue Explanation Ton

65Creating a Rhythm Set For details regarding effect settings, refer to the pages shown below.• Making Effect Settings (p. 157)• Making Multi-Effect

66 Playing in Performance Mode A performance contains settings that apply to each individual part, such as the patch (rhythm set) assigned to each pa

67Playing in Performance Mode The Fantom-Xa has two performance groups, including the User group and Preset groups, with each group storing 64 perfor

68Playing in Performance Mode The currently selected part is called the “current part.” 1. From the PERFORM LAYER screen, use or to select the pa

69Playing in Performance Mode In Performance mode you can play the sounds of all parts whose Keyboard Switch is on, and all connected parts. Combinin

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70Playing in Performance Mode The currently selected part is called the “current part.” 1. In the PERFORM MIXER screen, press [CURSOR] to move the cu

71Playing in Performance Mode When playing along with a song, you can turn off (i.e., mute) parts you don’t want to hear. This allows you to turn off

72 Creating a Performance With the Fantom-Xa, you have total control over a wide variety of settings. Each item that can be set is known as a parame

73Creating a Performance 1. Make sure that the performance you wish to save is selected. 2. Press [WRITE]. The WRITE MENU screen appears. fig.PfmWrit

74Creating a Performance [F3 (PITCH)][F4 (OUTPUT)][F5 (FX SRC)][F6 (OFFSET)] ParameterValue Explanation Octave-3– +3 Pitch of the part’s sound (in 1-

75Creating a Performance [PAGE] - [F1 (VIBRATO)][PAGE] - [F2 (KEYBORD)] Attack-64– +63 Adjusts the TVA/TVF Envelope Attack Time for the patch or rhyt

76Creating a Performance [PAGE] - [F3 (KEY MOD)][PAGE] - [F4 (S.TUNE1)] [F5 (S.TUNE2)] ParameterValue Explanation Mono/PolyMONO, POLY, PATSet this pa

77Creating a Performance [PAGE] - [F6 (EXT)] ParameterValue Explanation Bank Sel (MSB)0–127, OFF If you want a Bank Select number MSB (controller num

78Creating a Performance The Fantom-Xa lets you assign the parameters that will be affected when you operate the realtime control knobs, assignable s

79Creating a Performance 1. Access the PERFORM LAYER screen, and select the Performance whose settings you wish to modify (p. 67). 2. Press [F6 (MIDI

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80 Modifying the Sound in Real Time You can use the D Beam controller, realtime controllers, assignable switches or a pedal to modify the sound while

81Modifying the Sound in Real Time On the Fantom-Xa you can play a monophonic synthesizer whose pitch is controlled by the D Beam. 1. Hold down [SHIF

82Modifying the Sound in Real Time You can use the D Beam controller to control the pads as an alternative to striking the pads themselves. 1. Hold d

83Modifying the Sound in Real Time You can use the REALTIME CONTROL knobs and ASSIGNABLE SW buttons to modify the sound in real time. 1. Access the P

84Modifying the Sound in Real Time 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press one of the ASSIGNABLE SW button. A screen like the following appears. fig.RealtimeS

85Modifying the Sound in Real Time You can modify the sound by pressing a pedal that is connected to the rear panel PEDAL HOLD jack or PEDAL CONTROL

86 Playing Arpeggios The Fantom-Xa’s Arpeggio function lets you produce arpeggios automatically; simply hold down some keys, and a corresponding arpe

87Playing Arpeggios By using the following procedure, you can produce arpeggios even without continuing to press the keyboard. 1. Press [ARPEGGIO] to

88Playing Arpeggios ParameterValue Explanation (Arpeggio Style)U001–128 (User), P001–128 (Preset)This selects the arpeggio’s basic performance Style.

89Playing Arpeggios This selects the method used to play sounds (motif) when you have a greater number of notes than programmed for the Arpeggio Styl

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90Playing Arpeggios In addition to using the built-in arpeggio styles, you are free to create your own. After creating an original arpeggio style, yo

91Playing Arpeggios In this method, you’ll use the cursor to specify the step or pitch that you want to input, and use the dial or [INC] [DEC] to inp

92 Using the Chord Memory Function Chord Memory is a function that allows you to play chords based on pre-programmed Chord Forms , just by pressing

93Using the Chord Memory Function Not only can you use the prepared internal Chord Forms, which determine the constituent notes of chords played usin

94 Playing Rhythms The Fantom-Xa contains 256 preset rhythm patterns. You can play a variety of rhythm patterns simply by pressing the pads. In addit

95Playing Rhythms This sets the Rhythm Pattern tempo. 1. Press [TEMPO]. The current tempo value appears in the display. fig.Tempo 2. Use the VALUE di

96Playing Rhythms 1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [RHYTHM]. 2. Press [F2 (RHYTHM)]. The RHYTHM PATTERN screen appears. fig.RhyPtn 3. Press to sele

97Playing Rhythms You can use the realtime control knobs to control the rhythm in real time by adjusting the rhythm parameters. 1. Play rhythm. 2. Pr

98Playing Rhythms In this method, you’ll use the cursor to specify the step or pitch that you want to input, and use the dial or [INC] [DEC] to input

99Playing Rhythms Not only can you use the prepared internal Rhythm Groups that determine how rhythm are played, but you can also create them as well