Roland FANTOM-06, FANTOM-07, FANTOM-08 Owner's Manual

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Instructions for the Prevention of Fire, Electric Shock, or Injury to Persons

This section outlines critical safety information using WARNING and CAUTION notices.

About WARNING and CAUTION Notices

⚠ WARNING

Indicates risk of death or severe injury if used improperly.

△ CAUTION

Indicates risk of injury or material damage if used improperly. Material damage includes adverse effects to home, furnishings, domestic animals, or pets.

About the Symbols

⚠

Alerts to important instructions or warnings.

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Alerts to items that must never be carried out (forbidden actions).

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Alerts to actions that must be carried out (e.g., unplugging the power cord).

ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

⚠ WARNING

• To completely turn off power: Pull the plug from the outlet. The outlet should be easily accessible.
• Auto Off function: Unit turns off automatically after a period of inactivity. Disable if not desired (see p. 11).
• Do not disassemble or modify: Risk of malfunction. Contact Roland service center for repairs.
• Use only supplied AC adaptor and correct voltage: Using other adaptors may cause damage or electric shock.
• Use only supplied power cord: Do not bend or place heavy objects on it.
• Avoid extended use at high volume: May cause hearing loss. Consult a physician if hearing loss or ringing occurs.
• Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter unit: May cause short circuits or malfunctions.

△ CAUTION

• Use only specified stand(s): Use Roland-recommended stands (KS-20X, KS-G8B, KS-10Z, KS-12) to prevent injury from dropping or toppling. KS-G8B is for FANTOM-08 only.
• Evaluate safety issues before using stands: Be mindful of potential fall hazards.
• When disconnecting power cord: Grasp by the plug, not the cord, to prevent conductor damage.
• Periodically clean power plug: Wipe away dust or foreign objects to prevent fire or electric shock.
• Disconnect power plug when not in use: Prevents fire in case of breakdown.
• Never connect/disconnect power plug with wet hands: Risk of electric shock.
• Disconnect all cords/cables before moving unit: Prevents damage.
• Cautions when moving this unit (FANTOM-07, FANTOM-08 only): Requires at least two persons. Handle carefully, keeping it level.
• Before cleaning: Disconnect power plug from outlet.
• Threat of lightning: Disconnect power plug from outlet.
• Handle ground terminal carefully: Ensure screw is firmly fastened if removed.
• Avoid climbing on unit or placing heavy objects: Risk of injury from toppling.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Power Supply

• Avoid connecting to the same electrical outlet as inverter/motor-controlled appliances to prevent malfunction or noise.
• AC adaptor generates heat during prolonged use; this is normal.
• Place AC adaptor with text downward.

Placement

• Avoid placing near power amplifiers to prevent hum.
• May interfere with radio/TV reception; avoid placing near receivers.
• Wireless devices (cell phones) may cause noise; relocate or turn off.
• Allow unit to acclimate to new temperatures/humidity to prevent condensation.
• Do not place objects on keyboard; may cause malfunction.
• Rubber feet may discolor or mar surfaces.
• Do not place liquid containers on unit; wipe spilled liquids immediately.

Maintenance

• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol, or solvents.
• Care of the Keyboard (FANTOM-08 only): Do not write or affix stickers on the keyboard. Use non-abrasive keyboard cleaner for stubborn dirt.

Repairs and Data

• Backup data before sending for repairs; Roland is not liable for lost content.

Additional Precautions

• Regularly backup data to prevent irretrievable loss.
• Use buttons, sliders, controls, jacks, and connectors with care to prevent malfunctions.
• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.
• Grasp connectors, not cables, when disconnecting.
• Keep volume at reasonable levels to avoid disturbing others.
• Be mindful of sound/vibration transmission through floors/walls.
• Dispose of packing materials according to local regulations.
• Do not use connection cables with built-in resistors.

Using External Memories

• Do not remove external memory devices during read/write operations.
• Discharge static electricity from your person before handling devices.

Intellectual Property Right

• Forbidden to copy or distribute copyrighted works without permission.
• Roland assumes no responsibility for copyright infringements from product use.
• Copyright of content (waveform data, style data, etc.) reserved by Roland Corporation.
• Purchasers may use content for creating, performing, recording, and distributing original musical works.
• Content extraction for distribution on computer networks is NOT permitted.
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• Product uses GPL/LGPL and other open source software; source code available via roland.cm/service.
• eParts is a trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd.
• Product uses µT-Kernel Source Code under T-License 2.0 from T-Engine Forum (www.tron.org).
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PDF Manuals Available for Download

In addition to this Owner's Manual, the following PDF manuals are available:

• Reference Manual: Explains all FANTOM functions.
• Parameter Guide: Explains all FANTOM parameters.
• Sound List: A list of all internal tones.
• DAW Control Guide: Explains how to control your DAW from the FANTOM.
• MIDI Implementation: Detailed information about MIDI messages.
• Owner's Manual (latest version): The PDF version of this Owner's Manual.

Download Instructions

1. Enter the following URL in your computer: https://www.roland.com/manuals/
2. Choose "FANTOM-06/FANTOM-07/FANTOM-08" as the product name.

Placing This Unit on a Stand

Carefully place the instrument on a stand, avoiding pinching fingers. When using the KS-10Z, ensure the unit height is 1 meter or lower.

If You're Using the FANTOM-06/FANTOM-07

Use Roland KS-12, KS-10Z, or KS-20X stands. Illustrations show FANTOM-06.

KS-10Z Stand

Align the front of the FANTOM with the front of the stand. Adjust stand width so arms align between the rubber feet of the FANTOM.

KS-12 Stand

Adjust horizontal width so rubber feet fit into provided holes.

KS-20X Stand

Line up the FANTOM to rest on the rubber rings. For FANTOM-06, open stand past the fourth stop (first stop is closed, fifth is fully open). For FANTOM-07, open stand past the fifth stop (first stop is closed, sixth is fully open).

If You're Using the FANTOM-08

Use Roland KS-12, KS-10Z, KS-G8B, or KS-20X stands.

KS-10Z Stand

Align the front of the FANTOM with the front of the stand. Adjust height not to exceed 1 meter. Adjust stand width so arms align between the rubber feet of the FANTOM.

KS-12 Stand

Adjust horizontal width so rubber feet fit into provided holes.

KS-G8B Stand

Align the front of the FANTOM with the stand's upper arm. Align the center of the FANTOM with the center of the stand.

KS-20X Stand

Line up the FANTOM to rest on the rubber rings. Open stand from closed position past the fourth stop (first stop is closed, fifth is fully open).

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel

The top panel features various controls for performance and sound manipulation.

1. Controller Section

WHEEL 1/WHEEL 2

Assign various parameters or functions. Hold [SHIFT] for setting screen.

[S1] [S2] button

Assign various parameters or functions. Hold [SHIFT] to access assignment screen.

Pitch bend/modulation lever

Controls pitch bend or vibrato.

2. Zone Section

[MASTER VOLUME] knob

Adjusts volume for MAIN OUT and PHONES jacks.

[PAN/LEVEL] button

When lit, control knobs [1]-[8] adjust pan of each zone; sliders [1]-[8] adjust volume. Hold [SHIFT] for MIXER screen.

[CTRL] button

When lit, control knobs [1]-[8] control current zone parameters.

[ASSIGN] button

Assigns functions to sliders [1]-[8] and control knobs [1]-[8]. ASSIGN1 for scene parameters, ASSIGN2 for system settings. Hold [SHIFT] to access assignment screen. Switch between ASSIGN1 and ASSIGN2 by pressing [ASSIGN] + [PAN/LEVEL] buttons.

[ZONE 9-16] button

Switches zones (Unlit: 1-8, Lit: 9-16).

[ZONE SELECT] button

Selects the current zone. When on, use ZONE INT/EXT [1]-[8] buttons to select zone.

Control knobs [1]-[8]

Assign various parameters or functions depending on function select buttons.

ZONE INT/EXT buttons [1]-[8]

Specify if zone sounds internally or externally (sound module). When ZONE SELECT is on, these operate as ZONE SELECT [1]-[8] buttons.

Sliders [1]-[8]

Assign various parameters or functions depending on function select buttons.

[SPLIT] button

Turns split function on/off.

[CHORD MEMORY] button

Turns chord memory function on/off.

[ARPEGGIO] button

Turns arpeggiator on/off.

[TRANSPOSE] button

Hold down to use OCTAVE [DOWN]/[UP] buttons for semitone pitch range adjustment.

OCTAVE [DOWN] [UP] button

Raise or lower pitch range in octave steps.

3. Common Section

[WRITE] button

Displays WRITE screen; saves a scene or tone.

4. Scene Section

[SCENE SELECT] button

Displays SCENE SELECT screen; select a scene.

[SCENE CHAIN] button

Displays SCENE CHAIN screen; recall scenes in order.

[ZONE VIEW] button

Displays ZONE VIEW screen; check zone states. Recalls piano sound to zone 1, others off.

[SINGLE TONE] button

Recalls a piano sound to zone 1. Unsaved scene settings are lost.

5. SYNTH Control Section

[MASTER FX] button

Displays MASTER FX screen. Hold [SHIFT] for MASTER EQ editing screen.

[MOTIONAL PAD] button

Displays MOTIONAL PAD screen.

[DAW CTRL] button

Uses unit as DAW controller.

[MENU] button

Displays MENU screen.

Display

Shows various information. Knobs modify function/parameter values.

FUNCTION knobs [E1]-[E6]

Perform assigned functions, edit parameters, scroll lists/tabs. Press to execute operations or confirm values.

[TEMPO] button

Displays TEMPO screen. Set tempo by pressing repeatedly (tap tempo).

[VALUE] dial

Changes values. Hold [SHIFT] for greater changes.

[DEC] [INC] button

Changes values. Hold down one while pressing other for rapid changes.

Cursor [▲] [▼] [◀] [▶] buttons

Move cursor, switch screens.

[SHIFT] button

Used with other buttons for related edit screens.

[EXIT] button

Returns to previous screen or closes window. Hold [SHIFT] for all note-off message.

[ENTER] button

Confirms values, executes operations, views lists.

[OSC] button

Accesses OSC setting screen (TONE EDIT ZOOM).

[CUTOFF] knob

Specifies filter cutoff frequency.

[RESONANCE] knob

Specifies filter resonance.

[FILTER TYPE] button

Specifies filter type.

[PARAM] button

Accesses FILTER setting screen (TONE EDIT ZOOM).

[AMP] button

Accesses AMP ENV screen.

[FX] button

Accesses MFX EDIT screen.

[LFO] button

Accesses LFO1 screen.

6. Sequencer Section

[PATTERN] button

Displays PATTERN screen.

[GROUP] button

Displays GROUP screen.

[SONG] button

Displays SONG screen.

[TR-REC] button

Enables TR-REC (p. 29).

[RHYTHM PTN] button

Displays RHYTHM PATTERN screen.

[■STOP] button

Stops pattern/group/song playback or recording.

[PLAY] button

Plays pattern/group/song.

[REC] button

Enters record-standby condition.

Tone category buttons [1]-[16]

Select tones by category; also used for TR-REC input or SCENE CHAIN function.

7. Pad Section

[SAMPLING] button

Lets you sample.

[PAD MODE] button

Specifies functions assigned to pads. Hold [SHIFT] to access edit screen for selected pad mode.

[CLIP BOARD] button

Moves or copies samples between pads.

[BANK] button

Switches pad bank.

[HOLD] button

Turns hold on/off (sound continues after release).

Pads [1]-[16]

Play assigned samples. Make pad mode settings to assign functions.

Rear Panel (Connecting the External Equipment)

Always turn down volume and turn off units before making connections.

C USB

Connects to computer (USB flash drive).

D MIC/LINE INPUT

Connects dynamic microphone or audio equipment. LEVEL knob adjusts input level. MIC jack for microphone, R, L/MONO jacks for audio devices/external synthesizers.

E SUB OUT

Output jacks for sub-out audio (stereo). STEREO (PHONES) jack for headphones (adjust volume from MIXER screen).

F MAIN OUT

Balanced output jacks for audio signals to mixer. Pin assignment: TIP: HOT, RING: COLD, SLEEVE: GND.

G PHONES jack

Connects headphones. Audio signal also sent from OUTPUT and BALANCED OUT jacks.

H Ground terminal

Connects to external earth or ground.

I [POWER] switch

Turns power on/off.

J DC IN jack

Connects included AC adaptor.

K Cord hook

Secures AC adaptor cord.

A PEDAL jacks

HOLD jack

Connects pedal switch (DP series) for damper pedal.

CTRL2 jack, CTRL1 jack

Assign various functions to connected pedals. Use only specified expression pedal.

B MIDI connectors

MIDI OUT connector

Transmits MIDI messages to external MIDI device.

MIDI IN connector

Receives MIDI messages from external MIDI device.

C USB port

USB EXT DEVICE jack

Connects to external USB device.

USB COMPUTER port

Connects to computer for performance data and audio signals.

USB MEMORY port

Uses commercially available USB flash drive (compatibility not guaranteed).

Turning the Power On/Off

Turning on the Power

1. Minimize unit volume and connected external devices.
2. Press the [POWER] switch.
3. Turn on connected external devices.
4. Adjust volume of connected external devices.
5. Adjust unit volume.

Turning off the Power

1. Minimize unit volume and connected external devices.
2. Turn off connected external devices.
3. Press the [POWER] switch.

Note: Always turn volume down when powering on/off to avoid sound bursts.

Making the Power Automatically Turn off After a Time (Auto Off)

The unit automatically turns off after a predetermined period of inactivity. Unsaved data is lost. To restore power, turn the unit on again.

Changing the Auto Off Setting

1. Press the [MENU] button.
2. Touch <SYSTEM>.
3. Touch <GENERAL>.
4. Select "Auto Off" and change the setting:
   • Off: Power will not turn off automatically.
   • 30min: Turns off after 30 minutes of no operation.
   • 240min (default): Turns off after 240 minutes (4 hours) of no operation.
5. To store the auto-off setting, press the [WRITE] button in the System screen.

Introduction

Basic Operation

The unit's display is a touch panel for various operations. Text in [] indicates panel buttons, text in <> indicates screen buttons/knobs.

Note: Use a light touch with your finger. Do not use excessive force or hard objects.

Memo: To return to the SCENE SELECT screen, press [EXIT] several times or [SCENE SELECT].

Editing a Value

Use [INC]/[DEC] buttons to increase/decrease values. Hold for continuous change, or hold one while pressing the other for rapid change. Hold [SHIFT] with [INC]/[DEC] for greater changes.

Use [VALUE] dial to increase/decrease values. Hold [SHIFT] with [VALUE] dial for greater changes.

Display (Touch panel): Directly touch or drag icons to switch settings or edit values.

NUMERIC window: Hold [SHIFT] and press [ENTER] to enter numeric values directly. Not all parameters support numeric input.

Moving the Cursor

Use Cursor [▲][▼][◀][▶] buttons to move the cursor. Hold for continuous movement, or hold one while pressing the opposite for rapid movement.

Display (Touch panel): Directly touch parameter values, knob icons, or slider icons to move the cursor.

Confirming or Canceling the Value

Use [ENTER] to confirm values or execute operations. When a list appears, press [ENTER] to change settings.

Use [EXIT] to return to the previous screen or close windows.

Display (Touch panel): <OK> or <SELECT> function as [ENTER]. <CANCEL> or <EXIT> function as [EXIT].

[SHIFT] Button

Used in conjunction with other buttons to access related edit screens (shortcuts).

Function Knobs [E1]–[E6]

Perform assigned functions, edit parameters, or scroll lists/tabs. Press to edit values with button-like operation.

Knob and Slider Operations

Editing with knobs/sliders shows a popup screen with the parameter and value, which closes automatically. Some parameters do not show a popup.

[MENU] Button

Access detailed function settings or system settings. Also accessible by touching the menu icon on the SCENE SELECT screen.

Operating procedures in this manual: Operations can be performed in multiple ways (button, touch panel, dial). This manual may provide abbreviated explanations, but users can use any convenient method.

Operations in the Display

The unit's display is a touch panel. Text in [] indicates panel buttons, text in <> indicates screen buttons/knobs.

TONE EDIT screen

Allows editing of tone parameters. Touch to close window, drag to edit values, touch to turn switches on/off.

ZONE VIEW screen

Touch to move cursor, touch to turn switches on/off, touch to open lists.

SCENE SELECT screen

Opens menu, moves between screens, selects scenes. Icons are arranged in a 4x4 grid. Use <◀> or <▶> icons to navigate 16-scene pages.

MENU screen

Returns to the next-higher level. Provides access to TONE EDIT, EFFECTS EDIT, ZONE EDIT, SCENE EDIT, MIXER, SYSTEM, ARPEGGIO, CHORD MEMORY, FILE UTILITY, UTILITY.

RENAME screen

Allows entering characters to rename items. Includes alphanumeric and symbol keys, Shift, Back, Clear, Space, Cancel, Confirm.

An Overview of This Unit

The FANTOM consists of four sections: controller, synthesizer, sequencer, and sampler.

Controller

Includes keyboard, pads, pitch bend/modulation lever, wheels, panel knobs, sliders, and pedals. Performance data is converted to MIDI messages for the sound engine and external MIDI devices.

Synthesizer

Generates and modifies sound based on controller performance data, outputting audio from OUTPUT and PHONE jacks. Produces sounds from piano to drums.

Sequencer

Creates patterns using a 16-track MIDI sequencer. Supports realtime, step, and TR-REC recording. Combines patterns into groups and songs.

• Pattern: Unit of sequence data for an individual tone. Up to eight patterns per track, up to 32 measures.
• Group: Combination of patterns for each track (e.g., Intro, Verse, Fill). Up to 16 groups per scene.
• Song: Arranges groups in a desired order. One song per scene.

Sampler

Audio-records (samples) keyboard performance or input from audio devices/mics. Recorded samples can be played by pressing a pad. Supports multisamples. Refer to "Reference Manual" for details on multisamples, and p. 23 for pad sampler.

• Sample: Piece of sampled sound. Specify looping and other settings, assign to a pad.

Units of Sound

TONE

Smallest unit of sound, combining sound engine and effects (MFX+EQ). Select tones by category using buttons [1]-[16]. Tones can be edited and saved as user tones. Some tones are "drum kits" with percussion sounds varying by key.

ZONE

Container for playing a tone. Assign a tone to a zone. Specify keyboard connection, key range, volume, pan, and controller reception. 16 zones allow combining multiple tones or controlling external sound modules (EXT ZONE).

SCENE

Contains a favorite performing state, including zone settings (tone, MFX, volume), common settings (Reverb, Chorus, IFX), and sequence data. Store ideas as scenes and manage them by switching. Recall saved scenes from SCENE SELECT. Use SCENE CHAIN to recall scenes in order for live performance.

Memo: Instrument can stay in a scene (Scene Remain). Icon at top of screen shows on/off status (16: OFF, : ON). Refer to "Reference Manual" for details.

Effects

Variety of effects available.

• Tone Effect (MFX, COMP): Configured per tone. COMP effect for drum kits.
• Zone Effect (EQ): Configured per zone.
• Scene Effect (IFX 1, IFX 2, Chorus, Reverb): Configured per scene.
• Master FX (M. COMP, M. EQ, TFX): Applies to system overall at final sound output. TFX can be controlled in real time.

Performing

Selecting a Sound (SCENE/TONE)

Selecting a Scene

1. Press [SCENE SELECT] button. SCENE SELECT screen appears.
2. Touch a scene icon to select. Selected icon is colored. Sixteen icons arranged in 4x4 grid. Use <◀> or <▶> icons to navigate pages.

Selecting a Tone

1. Press [ZONE VIEW] button. ZONE VIEW screen appears. Each press switches VIEW number (zones shown simultaneously).
2. When ZONE SELECT is on, use ZONE INT/EXT [1]-[8] buttons to select current zone.
3. Press a ZONE SELECT button [1]-[8] to select the zone to control. For zones 9-16, use [ZONE 9-16] button then ZONE SELECT [1]-[8].
4. Press a tone category button [1]-[16] to select tone type.
5. Move cursor to tone name/number, use [VALUE] dial or [INC][DEC] buttons to select tone. Press [ENTER] for "TONE LIST."

Layering Zones (Layer)

1. Press ZONE INT/EXT button of desired zones to light them red.
2. Of lit zones, press ZONE SELECT button of one zone to specify as current. Playing keyboard sounds red-lit zones as layers.

Note: Green-lit ZONE INT/EXT buttons control external MIDI modules. To switch to internal sound engine, hold [SHIFT] and press corresponding ZONE INT/EXT button to light red (INT setting).

Dividing the Keyboard into Two Regions (Split)

1. Press [SPLIT] button to light it. High region plays zone 1 tone, low region plays zone 4 tone.
2. To cancel, press [SPLIT] button to go dark. High/low regions (KEY RANGE) reset to layer state.

Changing the Keyboard's Split Point

1. Hold [SPLIT] button, press key for new split point. Split point is shown. Release [SPLIT] to return to previous display. Split-point key is included in ZONE 1.

Memo: To change upper key range tone, press ZONE SELECT [1]; for lower key range, press ZONE SELECT [4]. Use KEY RANGE function for free key range specification. Hold [SHIFT] and press [SPLIT] for KEY RANGE setting screen.

Raising/Lowering the Key Range in Semitones (Transpose)

1. Hold [TRANSPOSE] button, press OCTAVE [DOWN] or [UP]. Range: -5 to +6 semitones.
2. To restore original setting, hold [TRANSPOSE] and press OCTAVE [DOWN] and [UP] simultaneously.

Raising/Lowering the Key Range in Octaves (Octave)

1. Press OCTAVE [DOWN] or [UP]. Maximum ±3 octaves.
2. To restore original setting, press OCTAVE [DOWN] and [UP] simultaneously.

Playing Arpeggios

Arpeggiator automatically produces arpeggios based on keys pressed.

1. On ZONE VIEW, turn ARP "ON" for applicable zone.
2. Press [ARPEGGIO] button to light it.
3. Play a chord on keyboard. Arpeggio plays according to notes of chord for zones that are on.
4. Move cursor to "STYLE" and change style.
5. To turn off, press [ARPEGGIO] button again to go dark.

Memo: Use with chord memory for varied arpeggio sounds with one finger.

Playing Chords (Chord Memory)

Sounds a pre-registered chord form when playing a single note.

1. Press [CHORD MEMORY] button to light it.
2. Play keyboard. Chord sounds according to selected form.
3. Move cursor to "CHORD FORM" and change form.
4. To turn off, press [CHORD MEMORY] button again to go dark.

Selecting/Playing Rhythm Patterns

Perform while a rhythm pattern plays.

1. Press [RHYTHM PATTERN] button. RHYTHM PATTERN screen appears.
2. Move cursor to "RHYTHM GROUP".
3. Use [VALUE] dial to select rhythm group.
4. Touch <Intro>–<Ending> to select rhythm pattern. Pattern plays.

Memo: To stop, touch the icon of the playing rhythm pattern.

Changing the Tempo

1. Press [TEMPO] button. TEMPO screen appears.
2. Use [VALUE] dial to change tempo.

Memo: Specify tempo by pressing [TEMPO] button at desired timing (tap tempo). Press three or more times at quarter-note intervals.

Using the Sliders and Control Knobs

1. Switch the zone (ZONE 1-16) you want to use. (Use [ZONE 9-16] button for zones 9-16).
2. Press a function select button to select parameter to control.
   • [PAN/LEVEL] button: Control knobs adjust pan, sliders adjust volume.
   • [CTRL] button: Control knobs [1]-[8] control current zone parameters (ATTACK, RELEASE, REVERB, CHORUS, LOW GAIN, MID GAIN, HIGH GAIN, EQ ON).
   • [ASSIGN] button: Control knobs/sliders adjust preset parameters. SCENE settings: [ASSIGN]. SYSTEM settings: [ASSIGN] + [PAN/LEVEL].
   • [ZONE SELECT] button: Selects current zone. When on, ZONE INT/EXT [1]-[8] buttons select current zone.
3. Move control knobs and sliders. Sound changes according to assigned function.

Memo: Hold [SHIFT] and press [ASSIGN] for parameter assignment edit screen. Refer to "Reference Manual" for details.

Simultaneously Modifying the Volume of Multiple Zones (Motional Pad)

Motional pad function modifies volume of four zones by dragging on screen, producing diverse tonal changes.

1. Press [MOTIONAL PAD] button. MOTIONAL PAD screen appears. Zone numbers shown at corners. If zone is off, press ZONE INT/EXT button [1]-[8] to turn on.
2. Drag the circle (pointer) in center to change position. Volume balance of four zones changes, altering sound in real time.

Editing

Editing a Zone

16 zones allow settings for volume (Level), equalizer (EQ), and key range (KBD).

1. Select a scene.
2. Press [MENU] button. MENU screen appears.
3. Touch <ZONE EDIT>. ZONE EDIT screen appears.
4. Press cursor [▲][▼] buttons to select zone to control. (For zones 9-16, use [ZONE 9-16] button to switch group).
5. Move cursor to desired parameter and edit value. Use knobs [E1]-[E6] to scroll tabs and edit parameters.

Note: Zone setting changes are temporary. Save scene (p. 22) to keep changes.

Editing a Tone

1. Select tone to edit (see "Selecting a Tone," p. 17).
2. Press [MENU] button. MENU screen appears.
3. Touch <TONE EDIT>. TONE EDIT ZOOM screen appears.
4. Move cursor to desired parameter and edit value. Use knobs [E1]-[E6] to scroll tabs and edit parameters.

Memo: For detailed editing, use TONE EDIT PRO screen. Refer to "Reference Manual" and "Parameter Guide." [CUTOFF] and [RESONANCE] knobs on panel edit tones. Press [OSC], [AMP], [FX], [LFO] buttons to switch screen to respective section on TONE EDIT ZOOM screen.

Note: Tone setting changes are temporary. Save tone (p. 22) to keep changes.

Editing the Effects

Arrangement and signal paths for effects are shown. Select and edit settings. This section explains editing tone effects (MFX).

Note: For IFX1/2, Chorus, Reverb, Master FX, see "Parameter Guide."

Editing the Tone's Effect (MFX)

1. Press [MENU] button. MENU screen appears.
2. Touch <EFFECTS EDIT>. EFFECTS EDIT screen appears.

Turning the MFX on/off

1. In the screen, touch <MFX> to turn it on/off.

Editing the MFX parameters

1. In MFX section, touch <EDIT>. EFFECTS EDIT ZOOM screen appears.
2. In MFX section, touch <EDIT>. MFX EDIT ZOOM screen for MFX appears.
3. Move cursor to desired parameter and edit value. Use knobs [E1]-[E6] to move cursor or edit parameters directly.
4. Touch <To PRO>. MFX EDIT PRO screen appears.

Note: Effect setting changes are temporary. Save tone, scene, or system settings (p. 22) to keep changes.

Memo: Edit effect settings using EFFECTS section knobs/buttons on panel (p. 9). Refer to "Parameter Guide" for details.

Saving a Scene or Tone

Edited zone/tone settings and recorded data are temporary. Save to keep changes.

Note: Saving overwrites existing data.

1. Press [WRITE] button. WRITE MENU screen appears.
2. Touch item to save (e.g., <SCENE> for SCENE WRITE screen).
3. To change name, touch <Rename> and edit name. Touch <OK>.
4. Use [VALUE] dial or [DEC][INC] buttons to select save-destination.
5. Touch <OK>. Confirmation message appears. To cancel, touch <CANCEL>.
6. Touch <OK>. Data is saved.

Recalling Scenes in the Order of Songs (Scene Chain)

Use SCENE CHAIN to recall scenes in desired order for live performance. Chain sets specify scene order and can be saved.

1. Press [SCENE CHAIN] button. SCENE CHAIN screen appears.
2. Touch "CHAIN SET" name and switch chain sets. (Also use [▲][▼] buttons while holding [SHIFT]). Chain set registers scene order.
3. Press tone category button [1]-[16] to select a scene. 16 scenes arranged horizontally correspond to tone category buttons. Also select by touching scene icon. Use <◀> or <▶> icons for previous/next 16 scenes.

Sampler

Audio-records (samples) keyboard performance or input from audio devices/mics. Recorded samples play by pressing a pad. Built-in sampler supports multisamples. Refer to "Reference Manual" for details on multisamples, and p. 23 for pad sampler.

Playing a Sample by Pressing a Pad

Use pads [1]-[16] to play sampled sounds. First, set "SAMPLE PAD" as pad function (see "Assigning Convenient Functions to the Pads (PAD MODE)," p. 24).

1. Press a pad [1]-[16]. Sample plays. Multiple pads can be pressed simultaneously.

Playing a Sample Continuously (Hold)

1. While holding a pad, press [HOLD] button. Sample continues playing after pad release. Press pad again to stop.

Switching Banks

Samples are assigned to four banks of 16 samples. Switching banks switches assigned samples.

1. Press [BANK] button.
2. Press a pad [1]-[4] to select a bank.

Moving/Copying Samples

Move or copy a sample to another pad.

Moving a Sample

1. Hold pad of sample to move, press [CLIP BOARD] button.
2. Hold [CLIP BOARD] button, press move-destination pad. Sample is moved. If destination has sample, "Overwrite OK?" appears. Press [ENTER] to overwrite, [EXIT] to cancel.

Copying a Sample

1. Hold pad of sample to copy and [SHIFT] button, then press [CLIP BOARD] button.
2. Hold [CLIP BOARD] button, press copy-destination pad. Sample is copied. If destination has sample, "Overwrite OK?" appears. Press [ENTER] to overwrite, [EXIT] to cancel.

Assigning Convenient Functions to the Pads (PAD MODE)

Assign various functions to 16 pads to select scenes or play samples.

1. Press [PAD MODE] button.
2. Press a pad [1]-[16] button to select a function. Setting screen appears.

Memo: Refer to "Reference Manual" for function details.

Sampling

Create samples from keyboard performance, MIC/LINE INPUT jacks (audio device, microphone), or USB COMPUTER port audio input.

1. Connect device to MIC/LINE INPUT jacks if necessary. (For stereo, connect left to L/MONO, right to R. For mic, connect dynamic mic to MIC jack).
2. Press [SAMPLING] button to light it. SAMPLING MENU appears.
3. Touch desired function in SAMPLING. SAMPLING STANDBY screen appears.
4. Note that <SAMPLE PAD> button shows bank/number of sample pad for sampling.
5. To change bank/number, touch <SAMPLE PAD>. Specify in SAMPLING DESTINATION (PAD) screen.

Memo: If destination pad has sample, "Overwrite OK?" appears. Press [ENTER] to overwrite, [EXIT] to cancel.

6. Touch <Sampling Mode> to select mode:
   • KBD+INPUT: Keyboard performance + MIC/LINE INPUT + USB COMPUTER audio sampled.
   • KBD: Keyboard performance sampled.
   • INPUT: MIC/LINE INPUT + USB COMPUTER audio sampled. (AUDIO IN must be enabled in INPUT SETTING).
7. Adjust sampling volume as high as possible without clipping.
8. Make settings for sampling:
   • Format: MONO (single mic, stereo mixed) or STEREO (L and R as two waveforms).
   • AUTO TRIGGER LEVEL (0-15): If ON, sampling starts when signal exceeds setting.
   • AUTO TRIGGER OFF, ON: If ON, sampling starts when signal exceeds AUTO TRIGGER LEVEL. If OFF, sampling starts immediately when <START> is touched.
9. Produce sound on device, touch <START> to begin sampling. "NOW SAMPLING!" appears. (If AUTO TRIGGER is OFF, sampling starts when <START> is touched).
10. To stop sampling, touch <STOP>. Sample is saved to destination pad.

Memo: Sampled data saved in unit's sample memory. Audio data from computer can be loaded. Refer to "Reference Manual."

Deleting a Sample (Delete)

1. Hold [SHIFT] button, press [PAD MODE] button. SAMPLE PAD screen appears.
2. Press a pad to select sample to delete.
3. Touch <SAMPLE UTILITY>.
4. Touch <DELETE>. Confirmation message appears. To cancel, touch <CANCEL>.
5. Touch <OK>. Sample is deleted.

Setting the Input Volume (Input Setting)

Specify input volume for MIC/LINE INPUT jacks.

1. In SAMPLING STANDBY screen (p. 24), touch <INPUT SETTING>.
2. Move cursor to desired parameter and edit value.

Memo: For USB COMPUTER input volume, see "Adjusting the USB Audio Input" (p. 33).

Sequencer

How the Sequencer Is Structured

Records and plays back using 16 tracks corresponding to zones. Each track has up to eight patterns, with variations during playback. Patterns can be up to 32 measures long and loop.

Pattern

A box with a recorded phrase is colored. Long-touching a recorded pattern box highlights it for play-standby mode. Only one pattern box per track can be in play-standby.

Group

Combination of patterns for each track. Create groups like "Intro," "Verse," "Fill."

Song

Arranges created groups in order. Specify looping for individual groups and entire song.

Memo: Patterns, groups, and songs are saved for each scene.

Playing the Sequencer

Playing Pattern

1. Select a scene.
2. Press [PATTERN] button. PATTERN screen appears.
3. Press [PLAY] button. Each track's pattern in play-standby mode plays. Touching a non-playing pattern box plays it. Touching a colored pattern box switches patterns.
4. Press [■STOP] button to stop all pattern playback. Touching a playing pattern box stops only that pattern. Pattern stop/start behavior depends on Change Timing parameter settings.

Playing Group

1. Select a scene.
2. Press [GROUP] button. GROUP screen appears. Selected group indicated by cursor. Pattern length for each track shown. Knob [E5] specifies group measures.
3. Press [PLAY] button. Current group plays.
4. Press [■STOP] button to stop playback.
5. To select different group, touch group name or use [E2] knob.

Playing Song

1. Select a scene.
2. Press [SONG] button. SONG screen appears. Group boxes show playback order.
3. Press [PLAY] button. Song plays, groups play in order. Currently playing group indicated by green box.

Recording a Pattern

Three ways to record: Realtime recording, Step recording, TR-REC.

Before recording, delete existing pattern:

1. Select a scene.
2. Press [PATTERN] button.
3. Touch <PTN UTILITY>.
4. Touch <DELETE>.
5. Touch <DELETE ALL>. Confirmation appears. To cancel, touch <CANCEL>.
6. To execute, touch <OK>. All patterns deleted.

Note: Unsaved data is lost if scene is switched or power turned off.

Note: Deleted patterns cannot be recovered.

Realtime Recording (Realtime REC)

1. Press [REC] button. REC STANDBY screen appears.
2. Make settings for recording:
   • Count In: Adds count-in before recording.
   • Time Signature: Specifies time signature (when all patterns empty).
   • Input Quantize: Specifies quantization during recording.
   • RHY SYNC: If ON, selected rhythm pattern plays and records. If OFF, not recorded.
   • LOOP REC SW: ON: Continues recording after specified Length. OFF: Transitions to playback after specified Length.
   • REC EVENT: Selects performance data to record.
   • CLICK: Turns metronome on/off.
   • Tempo: Specifies tempo.
   • Length: Specifies pattern length.
   • NEW/MIX: New recording or overdub-record.
3. Press [PLAY] button to start recording. (Also touch <START>).
4. Play keyboard. Knob and controller operations also recorded.
5. Press [■STOP] button to stop recording. Repeat steps to record variations or other tracks.

Step Recording (Step REC)

1. Press [REC] button. REC STANDBY screen appears.
2. In <TRACK/PATTERN>, note track to record. (Touching <TRACK/PATTERN> goes to PATTERN screen to select track/pattern. Zone played by track moves in tandem. Press [REC] again after selecting).
3. Touch <STEP REC>. STEP RECORDING screen appears.
4. Specify note settings:
   • Note Type: Rhythmic value of notes.
   • Gate Time: Specifies gate time.
   • Velocity: Specifies velocity.
5. Play a key once. Note recorded, step position advances.
6. Record chord by playing multiple notes.
7. Repeat step 6 to record each step.
8. Press [EXIT] button to end recording.

Memo: To enter rest, touch <REST>. To delete data, touch <STEP BACK>. To enter tie, touch <TIE>. To cancel tie, touch <UNTIE>. Use knob [E6] for measure position. Keyboard scroll bar moves display range up/down. Piano roll scroll bar moves display area through measures.

Setting the Timing at Which Sounds Play for Each Step (TR-REC)

TR-REC uses TONE CATEGORY buttons [1]-[16] to specify timing for each instrument. Available anytime phrase is playing or stopped. Use while listening to a created rhythm.

1. Press [REC] button. REC STANDBY screen appears.
2. In <TRACK/PATTERN>, note track to record. (Touching <TRACK/PATTERN> goes to PATTERN screen to select track/pattern. Press [REC] again after selecting).
3. Touch <TR-REC>. TR-REC screen appears. [TR-REC] button lights, tone category buttons [1]-[16] become TR-REC step buttons.

Memo: Also select TR-REC by pressing [TR-REC] button instead of [REC].

4. Make TR-REC settings:
   • Scale: Length of one step.
   • Gate: Gate time.
   • Velocity: Velocity.
5. Use keyboard to specify instrument (drum kit only). Instrument changes with pitch. For non-drum kits, use keyboard to specify pitch.
6. Press tone category buttons [1]-[16] to illuminate steps for note playback. Notes entered at corresponding step locations. To delete, press lit button. Also press [PLAY] to enter notes while pattern plays.
7. Press lit [TR-REC] button to stop recording.

Memo: Cannot select TR-REC during realtime/step recording. Hold [SHIFT] and press tone category button [1]-[4] to change measure/beat location (depending on scale, use [1]-[8]). Scroll keyboard (instrument) area to move display up/down. Use piano-roll type scroll bar to move display area through measures.

About the Edit Screen

Piano Roll Screen (Piano Roll Edit)

Shows pitches, lengths, and timings of sounds on a keyboard display. Refer to "Reference Manual."

Microscope

Edits single points of performance data recorded in a pattern. Refer to "Reference Manual."

Creating a Group

1. Press [PATTERN] button. PATTERN screen appears.
2. Select patterns for each track to specify combination.
3. Touch <GROUPING>. GROUP LIST appears.
4. Move cursor to number to specify.
5. Touch <SET>. Confirmation appears. To cancel, touch <CANCEL>.
6. To execute, touch <OK>. Current pattern combination registered as group.
7. Repeat steps 2-6 to create more groups. Touch <RENAME> to name group.

Creating a Song

1. Press [GROUP] button. GROUP screen appears.
2. Touch <MAKE SONG>. MAKE SONG screen appears.
3. In GROUP LIST, touch <ADD> for group to play first. Group added to SONG field, input position advances.

Memo: <ADD/REPLACE> replaces group at input position. Max 32 groups. <BACK DEL> deletes group, returns input position.

4. Repeat step 3 to create song.

Note: Unsaved data is lost if scene is switched or power turned off.

Control

Performing Live with a Plug-in Synthesizer

Use FANTOM to play plug-in synthesizers installed on computer. Performance data for external zones (USB MIDI) and audio from computer (USB audio) are used.

Memo: Install USB driver from Roland website (roland.com/support).

USB Driver Settings

Specify USB driver for computer connection.

1. Press [MENU] button.
2. Touch <SYSTEM>.
3. Touch <GENERAL> tab.
4. Set "USB Driver" parameter to "VENDOR" (for Roland driver) or "GENERIC" (standard USB driver, MIDI only).
5. Press [WRITE] button to save SYSTEM settings.
6. Turn unit power off, then on again.

Controlling an External MIDI Device (EXT MIDI OUT)

Knob operations and keyboard performance transmit as MIDI messages from MIDI OUT connector and USB MIDI OUT. Set specific zone to "EXT" to control external MIDI device.

1. Make ZONE SELECT button dark, then press ZONE INT/EXT [1]-[8] buttons for zone to output via MIDI. (For zones 9-16, use [ZONE 9-16] button then ZONE INT/EXT [1]-[8]).
2. Press ZONE INT/EXT [1]-[8] button of selected zone to light green. (If not green, hold [SHIFT] and press button to light green (EXT setting)). If lit green, MIDI messages output. If multiple ZONE INT/EXT buttons lit, settings with ZONE SELECT button determine MIDI output to external sound module (p. 17).

Memo: Access expanded settings by setting ZONE INT/EXT Control to "Advanced." See "Setting the ZONE INT/EXT Button (Zone Int/Ext Control)" (p. 33) and "Reference Manual."

Button status and zone behavior:

Unlit (COMMON)

Current zone: BASIC (internal and external sound), ADVANCED (internal and external sound only when ZONE INT/EXT buttons for all zones are off). Not current zone: Neither internal nor external sound. Internal sequencer or external MIDI data can play internal sound engine.

Lit red (INT)

Current zone: BASIC (external sound), ADVANCED (internal sound). Not current zone: Only if another current zone's ZONE INT/EXT button is on, internal sound engine produces sound.

Lit green (EXT)

Current zone: BASIC (external sound), ADVANCED (external sound). Not current zone: Only if another current zone's ZONE INT/EXT button is on, external sound module produces sound.

Lit yellow (BOTH) ADVANCED only

Internal and external sound engines both produce sound.

Lit orange (MUTE)

Sound engine muted. Internal sound engine does not produce sound. If previous state was lit green, external sound module produces sound.

3. As desired, press [PAN/LEVEL], [CTRL], or [ASSIGN] button.
4. When operating control knobs [1]-[8] and sliders [1]-[8], MIDI messages output according to buttons pressed in step 3.

Memo: Detailed settings in ZONE EDIT (p. 20). Save settings as scene settings (p. 22).

Using USB Audio

Inputting USB Audio

Adjust audio input level from computer connected via USB.

1. Press [MENU] button.
2. Touch <SYSTEM>.
3. Touch <USB> tab. USB AUDIO menu appears.
4. Use cursor to select "USB Audio Input Switch," use [VALUE] dial to turn "ON." Audio input turns on.
5. Use cursor to select "USB Audio Input Volume," use [VALUE] dial to adjust input level.

Outputting USB Audio

Adjust audio output level to output USB audio to computer or device connected via USB.

1. Press [MENU] button.
2. Touch <SYSTEM>.
3. Touch <USB> tab. USB AUDIO menu appears.
4. Use cursor to select "USB Audio Output Switch," use [VALUE] dial to turn "ON." Audio output turns on.
5. Use cursor to select "USB Audio Output Volume," use [VALUE] dial to adjust output level.

Setting the ZONE INT/EXT Button (Zone Int/Ext Control)

How ZONE INT/EXT button works.

1. Press [MENU] button.
2. Touch <SYSTEM>.
3. Select Zone Int/Ext Control parameter and edit setting:
   • BASIC: Each ZONE INT/EXT button works as before.
   • ADVANCED: New states available for each ZONE INT/EXT button: unlit, red (INT), green (EXT), orange (MUTE), yellow (BOTH). For yellow (BOTH), both internal and external sound engines play.

Settings

Detailed Function Settings (Menu)

1. Press [MENU] button. MENU screen appears.
2. Touch desired menu item.
3. Edit settings.

Memo: Refer to "Reference Manual" for menu item details.

TONE EDIT

Edit a tone (p. 20)

EFFECTS EDIT

Edit the effects (p. 21)

ZONE EDIT

Edit a zone (p. 20)

SCENE EDIT

Make settings for an entire scene (p. 17)

MIXER

Adjust pan and volume balance.

SYSTEM

Configure system settings.

UTILITY

Back up data or initialize unit (p. 34)

Backing up User Data (Backup/Restore)

Save all settings to USB flash drive (backup) or write back to internal memory (restore).

Saving Data to USB Flash Drive (BACKUP)

Note: Backing up with same file name overwrites existing data. Assign new name for new backup.

1. Press [MENU] button. MENU screen appears.
2. Touch <UTILITY>. UTILITY screen appears.
3. Touch <BACKUP>.
4. To rename backup file, touch <RENAME> and assign name (p. 14). Touch <OK>.
5. Touch <OK>. Confirmation appears. To cancel, touch <CANCEL>.
6. To execute, touch <OK>.

Note: Do not turn off or pull out external media during loading/saving.

Restoring Saved Data from USB Flash Drive (RESTORE)

Note: All current settings lost. Backup current settings if needed.

1. In UTILITY screen, touch <RESTORE>.
2. Touch file to restore, then touch <RESTORE>. Confirmation appears. To cancel, touch <CANCEL>.
3. To execute, touch <OK>.

Note: Do not turn off or pull out external media during loading/saving.

4. Turn power off, then on again (p. 12).

Returning to the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)

Restore unit settings to factory-set condition.

Note: All data lost. Backup data if needed.

1. In MENU screen, touch <UTILITY>.
2. Touch <FACTORY RESET>. Confirmation appears. To cancel, touch <CANCEL>.
3. To execute, touch <OK>.

Note: Do not turn off power during factory reset.

Main Specifications

Keyboard

FANTOM-06: 61 keys (with velocity); FANTOM-07: 76 keys (with velocity); FANTOM-08: 88 keys (PHA-4 Standard Keyboard: with Escapement and Ivory Feel).

Power Supply

AC adaptor

Current Draw

1,300 mA

Dimensions (W x D x H)

FANTOM-06: 1,006 x 323 x 95 mm (39-5/8 x 12-3/4 x 3-3/4 inches); FANTOM-07: 1,218 x 323 x 95 mm (48 x 12-3/4 x 3-3/4 inches); FANTOM-08: 1,393 x 354 x 138 mm (54-7/8 x 13-15/16 x 5-7/16 inches).

Weight

FANTOM-06: 6.0 Kg/13 lbs 4 oz; FANTOM-07: 7.0 Kg/15 lbs 7 oz; FANTOM-08: 14.8 Kg/32 lbs 11 oz.

Accessories

Owner's Manual, AC adaptor.

Options

KS-10Z, KS-12, KS-20X (for all models); KS-G8B (for FANTOM-08 only); DP series, RPU-3, EV-5 (pedals).

This document explains product specifications at time of issue. Refer to Roland website for latest information.

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