Owner's Manual - Roland

Playing RhythmsAbout Rhythm PatternsThe Fantom-X contains 256 preset rhythm patterns. You can play avariety of rhythm patterns simply by pressing the pads. In additionto using these built-in rhythm patterns, you can also create yourown.The 256 rhythm patterns are maintained as independent data; theyare not part of a performance’s data. This means that any onerhythm pattern can be shared by various rhythm sets orperformances. In Performance mode, a number by which a rhythmpattern is recalled can be stored as one of the performanceparameters. This number cannot be stored in Patch mode.Rhythm Patterns and Rhythm GroupsOn the Fantom-X, a set of rhythm pattern numbers, percussioninstrument sounds and a rhythm set assigned to the sixteenpads is stored as a Rhythm Group.Playing RhythmTurning Rhythm On and Off1. Press [RHYTHM] to turn it on.The button will light.fig.11-0012. Play a pad (9-16).According to the pad you pressed, the assigned rhythm patternwill begin playing.The volume of the rhythm pattern will also change according tohow strongly you strike the pad.fig.13-001.eRhythm pattern numberUsing Rhythm GroupsA “group” consists of settings for each of the sixteen pads, specifyingthe pattern that each pad will play. The rhythm set used by thatgroup is also stored as part of the settings.fig.13-001.eRhythm pattern numberRhythm Tone* You are free to change how rhythm pattern numbers and rhythmsounds are assigned.Rhythm group data is not part of a rhythm set or performance; the32 rhythm groups are stored as independent data. This means thatany one rhythm group can be shared by various patches orperformances. In addition to using the built-in rhythm groups, youcan also create your own.Rhythm Group settings can be saved independently for eachperformance. However, they cannot be saved as part of a patch.A pattern will begin playing when you press any pad from 9–16that isn’t illuminated. A rhythm tone will sound when youpress a pad that is blink. The pattern or rhythm tone that issounded by each pad can be specified in Rhythm Group Edit (p.139).* You can stop playback by pressing a blinking pad.* To stop rhythm pattern playback, press [RHYTHM] once again so theindicator goes out.This sets the Rhythm Pattern tempo.Specify the tempo of the rhythm pattern.1. Play a rhythm pattern (p. 135).2. Press [TEMPO].fig.11-002_50Rhythm ToneDetermining the Tempo for RhythmPattern PerformancesThe current tempo value appears in the display.3. Press VALUE dial or [INC], [DEC] to set the tempo value (5–300), or set the value by tapping [F6 (Tap)] a number oftimes with the same rhythm (Tap Tempo).* When you press [F7 (Click)] to light it in red, the click will sound.135