Roland FANTOM-06/07/08 User Manual

Safe Use of the Unit

Instructions for preventing fires, electric shocks, or personal injuries.

About Warnings and Cautions

About Symbols

• ⚠ (Exclamation Mark): Indicates important instructions or warnings. The specific meaning is determined by the drawing inside the triangle (e.g., general precautions, warnings, or danger alerts).
• 🛑 (Circle with Slash): Warns about actions that must never be performed (prohibited). The specific action is indicated by the drawing inside the circle (e.g., unit must never be disassembled).
• 🛑 (Circle with Arrow): Warns about actions that must be performed. The specific action is indicated by the drawing inside the circle (e.g., power cable plug must be unplugged from the outlet).

Always Observe the Following

Important Notes

Power Supply

• Do not connect the unit to the same power outlet used by an electrical appliance controlled by an inverter or a motor (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave, or air conditioner). Depending on how such an electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause the unit to malfunction or produce audible noise. If a different power outlet is not available, connect a power supply noise filter between the unit and the power outlet.
• After many hours of use, the AC adapter will start to generate heat. This is completely normal and no cause for concern.
• Place the AC adapter so that the side with text faces down.

Placement

• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment with large power transformers) may produce hum. To solve this problem, change the orientation of the unit or move it away from the source of interference.
• This unit may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this unit near such receivers.
• Using wireless communication devices (e.g., mobile phones) near the unit may cause noise. This type of noise can occur when receiving or making a call, or during conversation. If you experience this type of problem, move the wireless devices away from the unit or turn them off.
• If the unit is moved to a place with substantially different temperature and/or humidity conditions, condensation may form inside. If you try to use the unit under these circumstances, damage or malfunctions could occur. Therefore, before using the unit, let it rest for several hours to allow the condensation to evaporate completely.
• Do not leave any objects on the keyboard. This could cause malfunctions, for example, the keys might stop sounding.
• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface where you place the unit, the rubber feet may stain or damage the surface.
• Do not place containers or other objects containing liquids on top of this unit. If liquid spills on the surface of this unit, wipe it immediately with a soft, dry cloth.

Maintenance

• Do not use paint thinner, solvent, alcohol, or any type of solvent to avoid deforming and/or discoloring the unit.

Keyboard Care (FANTOM-08 only)

• Do not write on the keyboard with a pen or similar object, and do not seal or mark the instrument in any way. Ink could seep through the surface lines and might not be removable.
• Do not place adhesives on the keyboard. Adhesives that use strong glue might not be removable and could cause discoloration.
• To remove stubborn dirt, use a common non-abrasive keyboard cleaner. Start by cleaning gently. If you cannot remove the dirt, clean it by applying increasing pressure, being careful not to scratch the keys.

Repairs and Stored Data

• If the unit needs repair, before sending it, make sure to back up the data stored on it; or you may prefer to write down the information you need. Although Roland will do its best to preserve the data stored on the unit when performing necessary repairs, there are cases where data restoration may be impossible, for example, when the memory section is physically damaged. Roland assumes no responsibility for the restoration of lost stored content.

Additional Precautions

• Any data stored in the unit may be lost due to equipment failure, malfunction, etc. To prevent irreversible data loss, make sure to regularly back up the data you save in the unit.
• Roland assumes no responsibility for the restoration of lost stored content.
• Use the unit's buttons, knobs, jacks, and connectors with care. Incorrect use can lead to malfunctions.
• Never hit or apply excessive pressure to the screen.
• When disconnecting cables, always hold the connector itself; never pull the cable. This will prevent short circuits or damage to the internal components of the cable.
• To avoid disturbing others, keep the unit's volume at a reasonable level.
• The sound of the keys and vibrations produced by an instrument can be transmitted through a wall or the floor. Try not to disturb others.
• When disposing of the packaging box or cushioning material in which this unit was packed, you must comply with the waste disposal regulations in force in your locality.
• Do not use connection cables with built-in resistors.

Using External Memory

• Observe the following precautions when using external memory devices. Also, be sure to observe all precautions provided with the external memory device.
• Do not remove the device while a read or write process is in progress.
• To prevent possible damage from static electricity, discharge all static electricity from your body before handling the device.

PDF Manuals Available for Download

In addition to the Owner's Manual (this publication), the following PDF manuals are available for this product.

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

Download Instructions

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

Placing the Unit on a Stand

Be careful not to pinch your fingers when installing the stand. Place the instrument on the stand as follows.

• When using the KS-10Z, ensure the unit's height is one meter or less.

If using FANTOM-06/FANTOM-07

If you want to place the FANTOM-06/FANTOM-07 on a stand, use Roland KS-12, KS-10Z, or KS-20X stands.

• The image shows the FANTOM-06.

KS-10Z

Align the front of the FANTOM with the front of the stand. Adjust the stand width so its arms align between the FANTOM's rubber feet. (Top view illustration shows stand arms aligned with rubber feet).

KS-12

Adjust the horizontal width of the stand so the FANTOM's keyboard-side rubber feet fit into the holes provided for them. (Top view illustration shows stand arms aligned with holes).

KS-20X

Align the FANTOM so it rests on the stand's rubber rings.

• FANTOM-06: Open the stand from the closed position past the fourth stop (first stop is closed, fifth stop is fully open).
• FANTOM-07: Open the stand from the closed position past the fifth stop (first stop is closed, sixth stop is fully open).

If using FANTOM-08

If you want to place the FANTOM-08 on a stand, use Roland KS-12, KS-10Z, KS-G8B, or KS-20X stands.

KS-10Z

Align the front of the FANTOM with the front of the stand. Adjust the stand width so its arms align between the FANTOM's rubber feet. Adjust height to not exceed one meter. (Top view illustration shows stand arms aligned with rubber feet).

KS-12

Adjust the horizontal width of the stand so the FANTOM's keyboard-side rubber feet fit into the holes provided for them. (Top view illustration shows stand arms aligned with holes).

KS-G8B

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

KS-20X

Align the FANTOM so it rests on the stand's rubber rings. Open the stand from the closed position past the fourth stop (first stop is closed, fifth stop is fully open).

Panel Description

Controller Section

Zone Section

Common Section

Common Section (continued)

SYNTH Control Section

Sequencer Section

Pads Section

Rear Panel (Connecting External Devices)

To prevent the equipment from malfunctioning or being damaged, always lower the volume and turn off all units before making any connections.

• USB Connector: Connects to a computer or USB memory.
• MIC/LINE INPUT Connector: Connects a dynamic microphone or audio equipment.
• SUB OUT Connector: Secondary audio output connectors.
• MAIN OUT Connector: Balanced audio output connectors for mixers.
• PHONES Connector: Connects headphones.
• Ground Terminal: Connects to an external ground, if necessary.
• [POWER] Switch: Turns the unit on and off.
• DC IN Connector: Connects the included AC adapter.
• Cable Hook: Secures the AC adapter cable to prevent accidental disconnection.

PEDAL Connectors

• Use only the specified expression pedal. If you connect other expression pedals, the unit may not function correctly or may be damaged.

MIDI Connectors

USB Port

MIC/LINE INPUT Connectors

SUB OUT Connectors

MAIN OUT Connectors

• Pin assignment of the MAIN OUT connector: TIP: HOT, RING: COLD, SLEEVE: GND.

Power On/Off

Turning the Unit On

1. Lower the volume of this unit to minimum. Also completely lower the volume of any connected external devices.
2. Press the [POWER] switch □. The unit turns on and the screen backlight activates.
3. Turn on connected external devices.
4. Adjust the volume of connected external devices.
5. Adjust the volume of this unit.

Turning the Unit Off

1. Lower the volume of this unit to minimum. Also completely lower the volume of any connected external devices.
2. Turn off connected external devices.
3. Press the [POWER] switch □. The unit is now off.

• Before turning the unit on or off, always make sure to lower the volume. Even with the volume lowered, some sound may be heard when turning the unit on or off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

Automatic Unit Shutdown (Auto Off)

This unit will automatically turn off after a predetermined period of time since it was last used to play music or any of its buttons or controls were operated (Auto Off function). If you do not want the unit to turn off automatically, disable the Auto Off function.

Changing the Auto Off Setting

1. Press the [MENU] button. The MENU screen appears.
2. Touch <SYSTEM>. The SYSTEM screen appears.
3. Touch <GENERAL>.
4. Select "Auto Off" and change the setting.

1. To save the Auto Off function setting, press the [WRITE] button on the SYSTEM screen.

Introduction: Basic Operations

Editing a Value

Use the following methods to modify a setting's value.

[INC] [DEC] Buttons

Press the [INC] button to increase the value; press the [DEC] button to decrease the value.

[VALUE] Dial

Turn the dial to the right to increase the value, or to the left to decrease it.

Screen (Touch Panel)

You can directly touch or drag an on/off icon, knob icon, or slider icon on the screen to toggle a setting on/off or edit a value.

NUMERIC Window

If you hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [ENTER] button, the numeric window appears. This is a very convenient way to directly enter the numeric value of a parameter from the touch panel.

Cursor Movement

Various settings (parameters) or selection options are displayed on a single screen or window. To edit them with the [INC] / [DEC] buttons or the [VALUE] dial, move the cursor to the desired option.

Use the following methods to move the cursor.

Cursor Buttons [▲] [▼] [◀] [►]

Press a cursor button to move the cursor in the corresponding direction.

Screen (Touch Panel)

By directly touching the value of a parameter, knob icon, or slider icon on the screen, you can move the cursor to that position.

Confirming or Cancelling a Value

[ENTER] Button

Use this button to confirm a value or execute an operation. If you move the cursor to a tone or parameter and press the [ENTER] button, a list appears allowing you to change the setting.

[EXIT] Button

This button returns to the previous screen or closes the open window.

Screen (Touch Panel)

The <OK> or <SELECT> options displayed on the confirmation screen have the same function as the [ENTER] button, and <CANCEL> or <EXIT> have the same function as the [EXIT] button.

[SHIFT] Button

Used in conjunction with other buttons. If you hold down the [SHIFT] button and press another button, you can access the editing screen related to the button you pressed (direct access).

Function Knobs [E1]–[E6]

These knobs perform the functions assigned to them on each screen, such as editing parameters or navigating lists or tabs.

By pressing a knob, you can edit a value with an operation similar to a button.

Knob and Slider Operations

When a knob or slider is used to edit a setting, the modified parameter and its value are displayed on a pop-up screen. The pop-up screen closes automatically after a while. Some parameters do not show any pop-up screen.

[MENU] Button

Allows you to make detailed adjustments for a function, or system settings. You can also access the menu screen by touching the ☰ icon located in the upper left of the SCENE SELECT screen.

Operating Procedures in this Manual

In this unit, operations such as "editing a value," "moving the cursor," "adjusting/canceling a value," or "accessing a screen" can be performed in several different ways, as explained above (e.g., "button operations," "touch panel operations," "[VALUE] dial operations," etc.). To avoid unnecessarily verbose explanations in this manual, we will not always describe all methods, but will provide a brief explanation, such as "move the cursor to * and edit the value." You can use the method that is most convenient for you when operating the unit.

Screen Operations

This unit's screen is a touch panel; you can perform various operations by directly touching the screen. There are many screens, but here we explain common screen operations. Text in [] indicates buttons on the panel. Text in <> indicates buttons or knobs on the screen.

SCENE SELECT Screen

The screen shows 16 scene icons in a 4x4 grid. You can select one of these scenes. Touching the "◀" or "►" icon on the left or right edge of the screen allows you to select between the "previous" or "next" 16 scenes.

TONE EDIT Screen

This screen allows you to edit tones. You can touch elements to activate/deactivate or select, drag to edit values, and touch to close windows or open lists.

ZONE VIEW Screen

This screen shows the status of each zone. You can touch elements to move the cursor or activate/deactivate.

MENU Screen

This screen allows you to return to the immediately superior level screen. You can touch elements to navigate through different screens.

RENAME Screen

This screen allows you to enter characters for renaming.

Unit Overview

In general terms, this unit consists of four sections: controller, synthesizer, sequencer, and sampler.

• Controller: This section includes the keyboard, pads, pitch bend/modulation lever, wheels, panel knobs, sliders, and any pedal connected to the rear panel. When you play and perform an action, such as pressing or releasing a key or pressing the Damper pedal, that action is converted into a MIDI message and transmitted to the sound engine and an external MIDI device.
• Synthesizer: This section generates and modifies sound. In response to controller performance data, it produces an audio signal that is output through the OUTPUT and PHONE connectors. This section produces sounds ranging from piano to organ, string instruments, lead synthesizers, drums, and much more.
• Sequencer: This section allows you to create patterns with a 16-track MIDI sequencer (p. 26). Tones from the 16 zones of the scene can be recorded directly to the 16 tracks. It includes real-time recording, step recording, and TR-REC. You can combine patterns to create groups and arrange the groups in the desired order to create a song.
• Sampler: The Sampler section allows you to record sound (sample) from your keyboard performance or audio input from an audio device or microphone. The recorded sample can be played by pressing a pad. This instrument has an integrated sampler that supports various samples, whose sound can be heard through the sound engine. For more information, consult the "Reference Manual" (PDF). This manual discusses the pad sampler (p. 23).
• Sample: A part of the sampled sound. For each sample, you can specify loop playback and other settings, and assign it to a pad.

Sound Units

Tone

A "tone" is the smallest sound unit of this unit. A tone is formed by the combination of a sound engine and effects (MFX+EQ). Use the tone category buttons [1]-[16] to select tones by category.

• PRESET TONE: Sound engine + MFX + EQ.
• USER TONE: Sound engine + MFX + EQ.

You can edit a tone and then save it as a user tone. Some tones are "percussion kits" that provide a collection of percussion instrument sounds. In a percussion kit, different percussion instrument sounds are heard depending on the key (note number) played.

Zone

A zone is a container for playing a tone. To play a tone, you must assign it to a zone. For each zone, you can specify whether it is connected to the keyboard and make settings such as key range, volume, stereo position, and controller reception. There are 16 zones; by combining zones, you can create sounds consisting of multiple tones, or create basic performance settings (sound) for each song. You can also use specific zones to control an external sound module (EXT ZONE) instead of the internal sound engine.

• ZONE 16 Diagram: Shows ZONE1 (EXT: MIDI, USB) and ZONE16 (INT: TONE) with parameters like Level, stereo position, Key Range, etc.

Effects

This instrument includes a variety of effects.

Tone Effect (MFX, COMP)

These effects are configured per tone. The COMP effect can be used for tones configured as percussion kits.

Zone Effect (EQ)

These effects are configured per zone.

Scene Effect (IFX 1, IFX 2, Chorus, Reverb)

These effects are configured per scene.

Master FX (M. COMP, M. EQ, TFX)

These effects are applied to the system in general. Use these effects in the final stage of sound output. The TFX can be controlled in real time.

Performance

Selecting a Sound (SCENE/TONE)

Selecting a Scene

1. Press the [SCENE SELECT] button. The SCENE SELECT screen appears.
2. Touch a scene icon on the screen to select the desired scene. The selected scene icon turns colored.

The screen has sixteen scene icons arranged in a 4x4 grid; you can select one of these scenes. By touching the "◀" or "►" icon on the left or right edge of the screen, you can select between the "previous" or "next" 16 scenes.

Selecting a Tone

1. Press the [ZONE VIEW] button. The ZONE VIEW screen appears. Each time you press the [ZONE VIEW] button, the VIEW number changes (the number of zones displayed at the same time). (Illustrations show views for 1, 4, 8, and 16 zones).
2. When ZONE SELECT is active, use the ZONE INT/EXT [1]-[8] buttons to select the current zone (the zone you want to operate).
3. Press a ZONE SELECT [1]-[8] button to select the zone you want to control. To select zones 9-16, use the [ZONE 9-16] button to change the group, then press a ZONE SELECT [1]-[8] button.
4. Press a tone category button [1]-[16] to select the tone type (category).
5. Move the cursor to the tone name (number) and use the [VALUE] dial or the [INC][DEC] buttons to select a tone.

• When the cursor is on the tone name (number), pressing the [ENTER] button displays the "TONE LIST".

Layering Zones

1. Press the ZONE INT/EXT button of the zones you want to layer so they light up red.
2. From the lit zones, press the ZONE SELECT button of one zone to specify it as the current zone.

When you play the keyboard, the zones lit in red will sound as layers.

Splitting the Keyboard into Two Parts (Split)

1. Press the [SPLIT] button so it lights up. The high region plays the tone of zone 1, while the low region plays the tone of zone 4.
2. To cancel the split, press the [SPLIT] button so it turns off.

When you cancel the split, the high and low regions (KEY RANGE) are reset and return to the layer state.

Changing the Keyboard Split Point

1. While holding down the [SPLIT] button, press the key you want to assign as the new split point. The split point is displayed. When you release the [SPLIT] button, the previous screen will reappear. The split point key is included in ZONE 1.

Raising/Lowering Key Range in Semitones (Transpose)

1. Hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button and press the OCTAVE [DOWN] or [UP] button.

• You can change this setting within a range of -5 to +6 semitones.
• To restore the original setting, hold down the [TRANSPOSE] button and press the OCTAVE [DOWN] and [UP] buttons simultaneously.

Raising/Lowering Key Range in Octaves (Octave)

1. Press the OCTAVE [DOWN] or [UP] button.

• You can change this setting by a maximum of ±3 octaves.
• To restore the original setting, press the OCTAVE [DOWN] and [UP] buttons simultaneously.

Arpeggio Playback

The arpeggiator is a function that automatically produces an arpeggio based on the keys you press.

1. In ZONE VIEW, activate ARP "ON" for the applicable zone. (Diagram shows Z.EQ, MFX, ARP options).
2. Press the [ARPEGGIO] button so it lights up. (Diagram shows ARPEGGIO screen with Style, Hold, Variation, Motif, Keyboard Velocity, Octave Range, Accent Rate, Shuffle Rate, Shuffle Resolution settings).
3. Play a chord on the keyboard.

Depending on the notes of the chord you play, an arpeggio will start sounding for the active zones.

1. Move the cursor to "STYLE" and change the style.

The arpeggio performance changes according to the selected style.

1. To deactivate this function, press the [ARPEGGIO] button again so its indicator light turns off.

Selecting/Playing Rhythm Patterns

This unit allows you to perform while a rhythm pattern plays.

1. Press the [RHYTHM PATTERN] button. The RHYTHM PATTERN screen appears. (Diagram shows RHYTHM PATTERN screen with PRST 01: ROCK 1, DRUM KIT, P001-P006 patterns, and KEY TRIGGER).
2. Move the cursor to "RHYTHM GROUP".
3. Use the [VALUE] dial to select a rhythm group.
4. Touch <Intro>-<Ending> to select the rhythm pattern you want to play. The rhythm pattern plays.

Changing the Tempo

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

Using Sliders and Control Knobs

1. Change the zone (ZONE 1-16) you want to use.

1. Press a function selection button to select the parameter you want to control.

1. Move the control knobs and sliders.

The sound changes according to the assigned function (such as stereo position or volume).

Simultaneous Volume Modification of Multiple Zones (Motional Pad)

The Motional Pad function allows you to simultaneously modify the volume of four zones by dragging on the screen. With this function, you can produce various tonal changes with a single finger.

1. Press the [MOTIONAL PAD] button. The MOTIONAL PAD screen appears.

The numbers of the zones being used with the Motional Pad function are displayed in the zone number areas located in the four corners of the screen. If an applicable zone is deactivated, press the ZONE INT/EXT [1]-[8] button to activate the zone.

1. Drag the circle (pointer) in the center of the screen to change its position.

The volume balance of the four zones changes according to the pointer's position, and the sound changes in real time.

Editing

Editing a Zone

There are 16 zones, and you can specify settings such as volume (Level), equalizer (EQ), and key range (KBD) for each one.

1. Select a scene.
2. Press the [MENU] button. The MENU screen appears.
3. Touch <ZONE EDIT>. The ZONE EDIT screen appears.
4. Press the cursor buttons [▲] [▼] to select the zone you want to control. To select zones 9-16, use the [ZONE 9-16] button to change the group.
5. Move the cursor to the desired parameter and edit the value.

Editing a Tone

Here's how to edit a tone.

1. As explained in the "Selecting a Tone" procedure (p. 17), select the tone you want to edit.
2. Press the [MENU] button. The MENU screen appears.
3. Touch <TONE EDIT>. The TONE EDIT ZOOM screen appears.
4. Move the cursor to the desired parameter and edit the value.

You can use the [E1]-[E6] knobs to navigate between tabs and directly edit parameters.

Editing Effects

The arrangement and signal paths of each effect are shown below. Select the effect that suits your needs and then edit its configuration. Here's how to edit tone effects (MFX).

• Scene Effect Diagram: Shows signal flow from ZONE 1-16 (SN-A, VTW, ZEN-Core, Drum Kit) through Zone EQ, MFX, IFX1, IFX2, Chorus, Reverb, to Mixer, then Master FX (M.COMP, M.EQ, TFX) to MAIN Output and SUB Output.

• For information on IFX1/2, Chorus, Reverb, and Master FX, consult the "Parameter Guide" (PDF).

Editing Tone Effect (MFX)

Here's how to edit a tone effect (MFX).

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

Editing MFX Parameters

1. In the MFX section, touch <EDIT>. The EFFECTS EDIT ZOOM screen appears.
2. In the MFX section, touch <EDIT>. The MFX EDIT ZOOM screen for MFX appears.

Activating/Deactivating MFX

1. On the screen, touch <MFX> to activate/deactivate it.

Saving a Scene or Tone

Edited zone and tone settings, as well as recorded data, are temporary. They will be lost if you turn off the unit or select another scene or tone. If you want to keep the edited settings or recorded data, save them as follows.

1. Press the [WRITE] button. The WRITE MENU screen appears.
2. Touch the option you want to save. For example, if you touch <SCENE>, the SCENE WRITE screen appears.
3. If you want to change the name, touch <Rename> and edit it. After changing the name, touch <OK> to close the window.
4. Use the [VALUE] dial or the [DEC] [INC] buttons to select the storage destination.
5. Touch <OK>. A confirmation message appears. To cancel, touch <CANCEL>.
6. Touch <OK>. The data is saved.

Recalling Scenes in Song Order (Scene Chain)

Use the SCENE CHAIN function when you want to recall scenes in the order you will play them live. A scene chain allows you to specify the order you want to use for the scenes, without having to change the scene numbers themselves. The order of the scenes can be saved as a chain set; you can change the order of the scenes by changing the chain set.

1. Press the [SCENE CHAIN] button. The SCENE CHAIN screen appears.
2. Touch the "CHAIN SET" name and change the chain sets.

You can also change the chain set by pressing the cursor buttons [▲] [▼] while holding down the [SHIFT] buttons. A chain set allows you to record the order of scenes. It is useful for organizing sounds in the order you want to play them.

1. Press a tone category button [1]-[16] to select a scene.

The 16 scenes arranged horizontally on the screen correspond to the tone category buttons [1]-[16].

• You can also select a scene directly by touching a scene icon on the screen.
• By touching the "◀" or "►" icon on the left or right of the scene icons, you can select between the "previous" or "next" 16 scenes.

Sampler

This unit allows you to record sound (sample) from the keyboard or audio input from an audio device or microphone. The recorded sample can be played by pressing a pad. This instrument has an integrated sampler that supports various samples, whose sound can be heard through the sound engine.

• For more information, consult the "Reference Manual" (PDF).

Playing a Sample by Pressing a Pad

Here's how to use pads [1]-[16] to play sampled sounds (Sample Pad function). First, select "SAMPLE PAD" as the pad function, as explained in "Assigning Practical Functions to Pads (PAD MODE)" (p. 24).

1. Press a pad [1]-[16]. The sample plays. You can press multiple pads to play them simultaneously.

Continuous Sample Playback (Hold)

1. While holding down a pad, press the [HOLD] button. The sample continues to play even after you release the pad. To stop the sample, press the pad again.

If Notes Get Stuck

Press the [HOLD] button four times in quick succession. This stops all sounds playing on the pads.

Changing Banks

Samples are assigned to four banks in units of 16 samples. When you change banks, the samples assigned to each pad will also change.

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

Moving or Copying Samples

You can move or copy a sample to another pad.

Moving a Sample

1. Hold down the pad of the sample you want to move and press the [CLIP BOARD] button.
2. Hold down the [CLIP BOARD] button and press the destination pad where you want to move the sample. The sample moves.

• If there is already a sample in the selected destination pad, the message "Overwrite OK?" appears asking you to confirm the overwrite operation. Press the [ENTER] button to confirm the action or the [EXIT] button to cancel.

Copying a Sample

1. Hold down the pad of the sample you want to copy and the [SHIFT] button; then press the [CLIP BOARD] button.
2. Hold down the [CLIP BOARD] button and press the destination pad where you want to copy the sample. The sample is copied.

• If there is already a sample in the selected copy destination pad, the message "Overwrite OK?" appears asking you to confirm the overwrite operation. Press the [ENTER] button to confirm the action or the [EXIT] button to cancel.

Assigning Practical Functions to Pads (PAD MODE)

Assigning various functions to the 16 pads allows you to use them to select scenes or play samples. In addition to playing samples or selecting scenes, you can assign various practical functions to the pads.

1. Press the [PAD MODE] button.
2. Press a pad button [1]-[16] to select a function. A settings screen appears depending on the selected function.

Sampling

This unit allows you to create a sample by sampling the following sounds:

• Keyboard performance
• Input from MIC/LINE INPUT connectors (audio device, microphone)
• Audio input from the USB COMPUTER port

1. If necessary, connect the device (audio device or microphone) you want to sample to the MIC/LINE INPUT connectors.

1. Press the [SAMPLING] button so it lights up. The SAMPLING MENU appears.
2. Touch the desired function in SAMPLING. The SAMPLING STANDBY screen appears.
3. Note that the <SAMPLE PAD> button shows the bank and sample pad number where the sound will be sampled.
4. If you want to change the bank and sample pad number, touch the <SAMPLE PAD> button. On the SAMPLING DESTINATION (PAD) screen, specify the sample bank and number you want to change.

1. Touch <Sampling Mode> to select the sampling mode.

1. Adjust the sampling volume. Adjust the volume as high as possible but without allowing the level meter to reach maximum.

1. Perform the sampling settings. Touch a parameter on the screen to activate/deactivate it, or select a parameter and use the [VALUE] dial to edit its value.

1. Produce sound on the device connected to this unit and touch <START> when you want to start sampling. During sampling, the screen displays "NOW SAMPLING!" to indicate that sampling is in progress.

• If AUTO TRIGGER is set to "OFF": Sampling starts when you touch <START>. Produce sound on the device connected to this unit.
• If AUTO TRIGGER is set to "ON": Produce sound on the device connected to this unit; sampling starts when the input signal exceeds the AUTO TRIGGER LEVEL setting.

1. When you want to stop sampling, touch <STOP>. Sampling stops and the sample is saved to the destination pad.

Deleting a Sample (Delete)

Here's how to delete a sample.

1. Hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the [PAD MODE] button. The SAMPLE PAD screen appears.
2. Press a pad to select the sample you want to delete.
3. Touch <SAMPLE UTILITY>.
4. Touch <DELETE>. A confirmation message appears. To cancel, touch <CANCEL>.
5. Touch <OK>. The sample is deleted.

Adjusting Input Volume (Input Setting)

Here's how to specify the input volume of the device connected to the MIC/LINE INPUT connectors.

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

Sequencer

How the Sequencer is Structured

Pattern

This unit's sequencer allows you to record and play back with 16 tracks corresponding to the zones. Each track can have up to eight patterns. For each track, you can change the variation during playback. Each pattern can be up to 32 measures long and will loop for the specified duration.

• Pattern Diagram: Shows 16 tracks (TRACK1-TRACK16) with patterns (A-H) and zones (ZONE1-ZONE16). A colored box indicates a recorded phrase.

Group

A combination of patterns created for each track is called a "group." You can create groups like "Intro," "Verse," or "Fill" that correspond to each section of the song.

• Group Diagram: Shows GROUP-01: Intro with TRACK1-TRACK16 and patterns (A-H).

Song

The groups you create can be organized in a specific order called a "song." You can specify loop playback for individual groups and for the entire song.

• Song Diagram: Shows Step1-Step5 with GROUP-01 Intro, GROUP-02 Verse1, GROUP-03 Verse2, GROUP-05 Fin.

Sequencer Playback

Pattern Playback

1. Select a scene.
2. Press the [PATTERN] button. The PATTERN screen appears.

• A box where a phrase (pattern box) is recorded is shown in color.
• If you touch and hold a pattern box of an already recorded track, the pattern box is highlighted. This means it is in playback standby mode and will play when you press the [PLAY] button. For each track, only one pattern box can be in playback standby mode.
• Pattern Box States: Empty, Existing Data (selectable color), Existing Data (Loop Sw OFF), Existing Data (Playback Standby), Existing Data (Playing).

1. Press the [PLAY] button. The pattern of the track(s) in playback standby mode will play.

• If you touch a pattern box that is not playing, the pattern you touch will play.
• By directly touching a colored pattern box on the screen, you can change the patterns for each track.

1. If you press the [■STOP] button, pattern playback stops for all tracks.

• If you touch a pattern box that is playing, only the pattern you touched stops.
• If you change patterns, or stop or start a pattern while a different pattern is playing, the pattern stops or starts automatically according to the Change Timing parameter settings.

Group Playback

1. Select a scene.
2. Press the [GROUP] button. The GROUP screen appears.

• The currently selected group (current group) is indicated by the cursor.
• To the right of the screen, the duration of the pattern for each track of the current group is shown; you can use the [E5] knob to specify the number of measures for that group.

1. Press the [► PLAY] button. The current group plays.
2. Press the [■STOP] button to stop playback.
3. To select a different group, directly touch the group name. You can also use the [E2] knob to make a selection.

Song Playback

1. Select a scene.
2. Press the [SONG] button. The SONG screen appears.

A sequence of boxes called group boxes is shown, each with a number indicating its playback order. Inside each group box, information such as the group number, group name, and number of times it will loop is shown. Nothing is shown in an empty group box.

1. Press the [PLAY] button. The song plays and the groups sound according to the order in which they are placed. The group currently playing (current group) is indicated by a green group box.
2. Press the [■STOP] button to stop playback.

Recording a Pattern

There are three ways to record a pattern.

Before recording, it's a good idea to delete the existing pattern as follows.

1. Select a scene.

1. Press the [PATTERN] button. The PATTERN screen appears.
2. Touch <PTN UTILITY>. The PATTERN UTILITY screen appears.
3. Touch <DELETE>. The DELETE MENU screen appears.
4. Touch <DELETE ALL>. A confirmation message appears. To cancel, touch <CANCEL>.
5. To execute the operation, touch <OK>. All patterns are deleted.

Realtime Recording (Realtime REC)

1. Press the [REC] button. The REC STANDBY screen appears.
2. Perform the recording settings.

You can directly touch the parameters on the screen to select them, or use the [VALUE] dial to edit the value.

By touching <TRACK/PATTERN> you will access the PATTERN screen, use this screen to select the track (1-16) and pattern (A-H) to record. When you change the recording destination track, the zone played by the track moves in unison. (Example) Track 2: Zone 2 (bass) → Track 10: Zone 10 (Percussion). After selecting a track and pattern on the PATTERN screen, press the [REC] button again.

1. Press the [PLAY] button to start recording. You can also start recording by touching <START>.
2. Play the keyboard. Knob and controller operations are also recorded.
3. Press the [■STOP] button to stop recording.

When you have finished recording, you can repeat steps 1-5 as needed to record pattern variations on the same track or record another track.

Step Recording (Step REC)

1. Press the [REC] button. The REC STANDBY screen appears.
2. In <TRACK/PATTERN>, note the track you are going to record.

By touching <TRACK/PATTERN> you will access the PATTERN screen, use this screen to select the track (1-16) and pattern (A-H) to record. After selecting a track and pattern on the PATTERN screen, press the [REC] button again.

1. Touch <STEP REC>. The STEP RECORDING screen appears.
2. Specify the settings for the note you are going to enter. Define the different recording parameters on the screen.

1. Play a key once. The note is recorded in step 1 and the step position on the screen automatically advances by the step time duration.

You can record a chord by playing multiple notes.

1. Repeat step 6 to record each step.
2. Press the [EXIT] button to finish recording.

Setting Synchronization for Sounds to Play at Each Step (TR-REC)

What is TR-REC?

TR-REC is the method of using the TONE CATEGORY [1]-[16] buttons to specify when each instrument will sound. TR-REC is available at any time, whether the phrase is playing or stopped. You can use it while listening to a rhythm you created yourself. For example, to create the percussion pattern shown in Figure 1, you would make the settings in Figure 2.

• Figure 1: Shows a percussion pattern with notes on steps 01, 05, 09, 13 for Charles Closed, 03, 07, 11, 15 for Snare, and 01, 05, 09, 13 for Bass Drum.
• Figure 2: Shows the corresponding button states for each step (lit for sound, unlit for no sound).

For the percussion part, when you play an instrument on the keyboard, the TONE CATEGORY [1]-[16] buttons light up or turn off to indicate the steps where the instrument will sound. By pressing one of the TONE CATEGORY [1]-[16] buttons, the button in question switches between lit and unlit, which determines whether the instrument sounds or not at that specific step.

1. Press the [REC] button. The REC STANDBY screen appears.
2. In <TRACK/PATTERN>, note the track you are going to record.

By touching <TRACK/PATTERN> you will access the PATTERN screen, use this screen to select the track (1-16) and pattern (A-H) to record. After selecting a track and pattern on the PATTERN screen, press the [REC] button again.

1. Touch <TR-REC>. The TR-REC screen appears. The [TR-REC] button lights up and the TONE CATEGORY [1]-[16] buttons change to function as TR-REC step buttons.

1. Perform the TR-REC settings. Define the different recording parameters on the screen.

About the Editing Screen

Piano Roll Scroll Bar Screen (Piano Roll Editing)

The piano roll scroll bar screen shows the tones of sounds in music, as well as their lengths and times on a keyboard screen that is easy to understand visually.

• "Reference Manual" (PDF)

Microscope

Use the microscope to edit single points of performance data recorded in a pattern.

• "Reference Manual" (PDF)

Creating a Group

1. Press the [PATTERN] button. The PATTERN screen appears.
2. Here's how to select patterns for each track to specify their combination.
3. Touch <GROUPING>. The GROUP LIST screen appears.
4. Move the cursor to the number you want to specify.
5. Touch <SET>. A confirmation message appears. To cancel, touch <CANCEL>.
6. To execute the operation, touch <OK>. The current combination of patterns for each track is registered as a group.
7. If necessary, repeat steps 2-6 to create groups. You can touch <RENAME> and assign a name to the group you created.

Creating a Song

1. Press the [GROUP] button. The GROUP screen appears.
2. Touch <MAKE SONG>. The MAKE SONG screen appears.
3. In the GROUP LIST on the left side of the screen, touch <ADD> for the group you want to play first.

The group you touch is added to the SONG field on the right, and the input position advances one spot.

1. Repeat step 3 as needed to create your song.

Control

Live Performance with a Connected Synthesizer

Here's how to use the FANTOM to play a connected synthesizer installed on a computer.

• Diagram: Shows FANTOM connected to a computer, with performance data for internal zones, performance data for external zones (USB MIDI), and computer audio (USB Audio) flowing to the output.

Connecting to a Computer

The USB controller is software that transfers data between computer software and this unit. To use this unit connected to a computer, you must install the USB controller.

USB Controller Settings

Here's how to specify the USB controller used when connecting to a computer.

1. Press the [MENU] button.
2. Touch <SYSTEM>.
3. Touch the <GENERAL> tab.
4. Set the "USB Driver" parameter to "VENDOR".

1. Press the [WRITE] button to save the SYSTEM settings.
2. Turn off the unit and turn it on again.

Controlling an External MIDI Device (EXT MIDI OUT)

Operations of this unit's knobs and keyboard performance can be transmitted as MIDI messages from its MIDI OUT connector and USB MIDI OUT. By defining a specific zone for "EXT", you can use that zone to control an external MIDI device.

1. Turn off the ZONE SELECT button and then press the ZONE INT/EXT [1]-[8] buttons corresponding to the zone you want to output via MIDI. To select zones 9-16, use the [ZONE 9-16] button to change the group, then press a ZONE NT/EXT [1]-[8] button.
2. Press the ZONE INT/EXT [1]-[8] button of the selected zone so it lights up green.

If it is not green, hold down the [SHIFT] button and press the corresponding ZONE INT/EXT button to make it light up green (EXT setting). If it is lit green (EXT setting), MIDI messages are output. If the ZONE INT/EXT buttons of multiple zones are lit, these settings, in combination with the zones specified by the ZONE SELECT button (current zone), determine whether MIDI is sent to an external sound module (p. 17).

USB Audio Usage

USB Audio Input

Use the audio input of a device such as your computer, which is connected to this instrument, and adjust the audio input level to input USB audio.

1. Press the [MENU] button.
2. Touch <SYSTEM>.
3. Touch the <USB> tab. The USB AUDIO menu screen appears.
4. Use the cursor to select "USB Audio Input Switch" and use the [VALUE] dial to set the setting to "ON". The audio input of the connected device is activated.

USB Audio Output

Use the audio output of this instrument and adjust the audio output level to send USB audio to a computer or other device connected via USB.

1. Press the [MENU] button.
2. Touch <SYSTEM>.
3. Touch the <USB> tab. The USB AUDIO menu screen appears.
4. Use the cursor to select "USB Audio Output Switch" and use the [VALUE] dial to set the setting to "ON". The audio output to the connected device is activated.
5. Use the cursor to select "USB Audio Output Volume" and use the [VALUE] dial to adjust the output level.

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

Here's how the ZONE INT/EXT button works.

1. Press the [MENU] button.
2. Touch <SYSTEM>.
3. Select the Zone Int/Ext Control parameter and edit the setting.

1. If necessary, press the [PAN/LEVEL], [CTRL], or [ASSIGN] button.
2. When you operate control knobs [1]-[8] and sliders [1]-[8], MIDI messages are transmitted according to the buttons you pressed in step 3.

Settings

Detailed Function Settings (Menu)

1. Press the [MENU] button. The MENU screen appears.
2. Touch the desired menu option on the screen.
3. Edit the settings of the selected menu.

User Data Backup/Restore

Here's how to save all internal unit settings to a USB memory (backup) or write them back to internal memory (restore).

Storing Data to a USB Memory (BACKUP)

1. Press the [MENU] button. The MENU screen appears.
2. Touch <UTILITY>. The UTILITY screen appears.
3. Touch <BACKUP>.
4. If you want to change the backup file name, touch <RENAME> and assign a name (p. 14). After editing the name, touch <OK> to close the window.
5. Touch <OK>. A confirmation message appears. To cancel, touch <CANCEL>.
6. To execute the operation, touch <OK>.

Restoring Data Saved to a USB Memory (RESTORE)

1. On the UTILITY screen, touch <RESTORE>.
2. Touch the file you want to restore and then touch <RESTORE>. A confirmation message appears. To cancel, touch <CANCEL>.
3. To execute the operation, touch <OK>.

1. Turn off the unit and turn it on again (p. 12).

Factory Reset

Here's how to reset the unit's settings to their respective factory default values.

1. On the MENU screen, touch <UTILITY>.
2. Touch <FACTORY RESET>. A confirmation message appears. To cancel, touch <CANCEL>.
3. To execute the operation, touch <OK>.

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