Owner's Manual - Roland

Using the Chord Memory Function (Chord Memory)About the Chord MemoryFunctionChord Memory is a function that allows you to play chords based onpre-programmed Chord Forms, just by pressing a single key on thekeyboard. The Fantom-X can store 64 preset chord forms and 64 userchord forms. If you wish, you can overwrite any of the 64 user(factory set) chord forms.The chord memory function operates on the arpeggio part inPerformance mode. If a rhythm set is selected for that part, you canalso use this to play rhythms.Performing with the ChordMemory FunctionTurning Chord Memory FunctionOn and Off1. Press [CHORD MEMORY] to turn it on.fig.11-001The button will light.* You cannot use the chord memory function with the pads.When you use the Chord Memory function with a tone forwhich the Mono/Poly Parameters (p. 77) is Mono, only onesound in the chord is played. When using the Chord Memoryfunction to turn Poly the Mono/Poly Parameters.Using in Combination with the ArpeggioFunctionWhen performing with the Chord Form function, you can alsouse it along with the Arpeggio function (p. 128). After firststoring complex Chord Forms in memory, you can then callthem up when Arpeggio is on, and you can easily createcomplex arpeggio sounds just by pressing a single key.2. Play the keyboard.A chord will sound according to the currently selected chordform.When you press the C4 key (Middle C), the chord is playedusing the exact chord structure recorded in the Chord Form.This is referenced to the C4 key; parallel chords are played bypressing other keys.3. To finish playing arpeggios, press [CHORD MEMORY] againto turn it off.Selecting Chord FormsChanging the chord form will change the notes in the chord.1. Hold down [SHIFT] and press [CHORD MEMORY].The following screen appears.If Performance mode is selected, (Performance) will appear atthe right of “Chord Form.”fig.12-001_502. Either turn the VALUE dial or use [INC]/[DEC] to select aChord Form number.The notes of the chord will be displayed.3. When you have finished selecting a Chord Form, press [Exit].133