Owner's Manual - Roland

Playing ArpeggiosUsing the Dial or [INC][DEC] toInput ValuesIn this method, you’ll use the cursor to specify the step or pitch thatyou want to input, and use the dial or [INC][DEC] to input values.This method is convenient when you want to edit or modifypreviously input data.1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [ARPEGGIO].2. Press [F7 (Edit)].The Arpeggio Style Edit screen will appear.3. Press [F1 (Arp Setup)].The Arpeggio Setup screen will appear.4. Move the cursor to “End Step,” and specify the number ofsteps for the arpeggio style you want to create.Make the desired setting, and then press [F8 (Close)] to close theArpeggio Setup screen.5. Use [CURSOR] to specify the step or pitch you want toinput.* When using this method of input, you can use the keyboard to specifythe pitch of the note. (Unlike when step-recording, pressing thekeyboard will not actually input the note.)6. Input the velocity value, using either the VALUE dial or[INC][DEC].You can input a tie by turning VALUE all the way to the right(or using [INC] to raise the value all the way).* You can also input a tie by pressing [F2 (TIE)].Saving the Styles You HaveCreated (Write)The Styles you create are temporary; they are deleted as soon as youturn off the power or select some other Style. You can store 128arpeggio styles in the User memory.Arpeggio style settings are saved as independent data, notas part of the data for each patch. The settings in Patch mode,it is not possible to save arpeggio parameters (e.g., arpeggiostyle, grid type, motif, duration, octave range).It can be saved to individual in Performance mode. If youwant to save your settings, press [WRITE] and save theperformance.1. Confirm that the current Style is the one you want to save.2. Press [F3 (Arp)].3. Press [F8 (Write)].The Arpeggio name entry screen will appear (p. 36).4. When you have finished entering the name, press [F8(Write)].A screen in which you can select the destination for the writewill appear.fig.11-008_50* To input a rest, press [F3 (Rest (Clear))].* You can use [F4 (Zoom In)]/[F5 (Zoom Out)] to zoom the display inor out.* You can press [F6 (Preview)] to audition the style you’ve input.* When using this method of input, you can use the pads to specify thevelocity and finalize your input; after you’ve specified the step andpitch to be input, strike a pad to input it.(Higher-numbered pads produce higher velocity values; for example,striking pad 1 specifies a velocity value of 8, while striking pad 16specifies a velocity value of 127.)A maximum of sixteen note numbers (pitches) can be used in asingle style.5. Turn the VALUE dial or use [INC] [DEC] to select the writedestination.6. Press [F8 (Write)].A message will ask you for confirmation.7. To write the data, press [F8 (Exec)].Never switch off the Fantom-X while data is being saved.* To cancel, press [F7 (Cancel)].132