Owner's Manual - Roland

Main FeaturesCutting-edge sound engine thatunifies audio and MIDIThe Fantom-X inherits the same sound engine that was acclaimed onthe Fantom-S, unifying synthesizer and sampler into a single soundgenerator. Sampled waveforms and waveforms imported from a PCor other external source can also be used as synthesizer waveforms.In addition to the internal sounds and sampled waveforms, you caninstall up to four SRX-series wave expansion boards for instantaccess to an even broader range of sounds.Top-class 128-voice polyphonyAn ample 128 voices of polyphony guarantees stress-free musicproduction or live performance.Highest quality 88-notemultisampled piano waveformsThe Fantom-X features an 88-note multisampled piano painstakinglyrecorded by professional engineers. Every note has been sampled instereo with four velocity-switched layers, meaning that a lavish 704samples are used to create this piano sound. It boasts not only tonalquality but also a high level of presence, making it closer than ever tothe “real thing.”The 128 MB of internal waveform memory is double that of theFantom-S series. It adds a wide range of sounds created with anemphasis on quality, including strings, nylon string guitar, drums,and bass, as well as piano.* 88-note multisampling is used only for the piano waveform.Large, color LCD—first ever on asynthesizer!A large, color LCD is used for excellent visibility and userfriendliness.With a fresh new appearance, it opens a new era in user interfaces.Full-fledged samplerIn addition to sampling and resampling functionality, waveformediting is also provided, delivering functionality that rivalsdedicated samplers. There’s also an Auto Sync function that canautomatically match the length of a measure to the current tempo.32 MB of sampling memory is provided as standard, and you caninstall expansion DIMM modules to expand this to as much as 544MB.Skip Back SamplingThe Skip Back Sampling function that was so popular on theFantom-S series is also featured on the Fantom-X.This function continually records whatever you play on the Fantom-X. Then, when you happen to come up with an inspired riff, simplypress a single button to capture it.Piano mode and Live Setting functionPiano mode lets you use the Fantom-X as a dedicated piano simplyby pressing one button. The Live Setting function provides recall oflive performance setups, guaranteeing smooth transitions betweensongs in your set.A full complement of interfacesUSB connector for connection to your computerUSB-MIDI support allows data to be exchanged with your computer,and also makes it easy to connect with PC tools.For connection to audio devices, both analog and digital input andoutput are provided as standard. When sampling, you can selecteither analog or digital as the source.There’s also a PC card slot for backing up your data. This allows youa broad choice of media including SmartMedia and Compact Flash,and since media capacities up to 1 GB are supported (when usingCompact Flash), you have great flexibility in data transfer.Built-in 16-track sequencerA high-resolution 16-track sequencer is built in. With functions likeLoop recording that lets you record each part non-stop, it’s designednot to interfere with your creative imagination. After you’ve inputyour data, you can take advantage of the large LCD to edit track datagraphically.Dynamic pad bankThe Fantom-X features a dynamic pad bank that is sensitive tovelocity and aftertouch. They can be used as trigger pads to playfavorite sounds like hits or bass sounds, to recall RPS sequencephrases, or assigned to play skip back-sampled phrases. In anotheridea, rhythm sounds that were “chopped” from a loop phrase can beassigned to the pads and played for realtime input into thesequencer.Mastering functionality78 different multi-effects, chorus, and reverb are provided. Since themastering effects that are indispensable as the final step of the musicproduction process are also provided, you can create songs with alevel of quality that approaches a commercially released CD.V-LINK functionalityV-LINK lets you synchronize music and images to create completelynew forms of expression. Realtime controllers such as the D Beamcontroller and the dynamic pads can be used to control images whileyou perform music.Fantom-X Editor/Librarian includedThe included editor and librarian software lets you edit and manageFantom-X sounds from your computer.15