Owner's Manual - Roland

Settings Common to All Modes (System Function)SoundLocal SwitchThe Local Switch determines whether the internal sound generator isdisconnected (OFF) from the controller section (keyboard, Pad, pitchbend/modulation lever, knobs, buttons, D Beam controller, pedal,and so on); or not disconnected (ON). Normally this is left “ON,” butif you wish to use the Fantom-X’s keyboard and controllers tocontrol only external sound modules, set it to “OFF.”Value: OFF, ONUsing the Local SwitchWhen you're using the Fantom-X with external sequencersoftware, leave the Local Switch turned off. Read the followingfor details.Connecting the Fantom-X to an externalsequencerfig.25-003b_50Typically, things are hooked up so the data travels as follows:the Fantom-X's keyboard → your external sequencer software→ the Fantom-X's sound generator. Normally, the Fantom-X'skeyboard section is internally connected to its sound generatorsection; this internal connection is controlled by the LocalSwitch. If you turn the Local Switch off, the Fantom-X'skeyboard and sound generator sections will be independent,allowing you to use the connection described above with yourexternal sequencer software.Master TuneAdjusts the overall tuning of the Fantom-X. The display shows thefrequency of the A4 note (center A).Value: 415.3–466.2 HzMaster LevelAdjusts the volume of the entire Fantom-X.Value: 0–127Fantom-XKeyboardLocal Off(External)SequencerFantom-XSound GeneratorHow Do I Adjust the Volume?MASTER LEVEL adjusts the volume of both the OUTPUT Ajacks and the DIGITAL OUT jack. The front panel VOLUMEknob adjusts only the volume of the OUTPUT A jacks. Here’s anexplanation of what you need to adjust depending on theoutput jacks you’re using.fig.25-003_50Sound Generator(OUTPUT Ain the Routing screen)DIGITAL OUTMaster LevelVolume knobOUTPUT A (MIX)/PHONESWhen using the OUTPUT A jacks: adjustusing the VOLUME knobThe front panel VOLUME knob controls the volume of theOUTPUT A jacks. This means that if you’re outputting from theOUTPUT A jacks, the simplest way is to leave the Master Levelfixed at 127 (the default setting), and use the VOLUME knob tocontrol the volume.When using the DIGITAL OUT jack: adjustusing Master LevelMaster Level controls both the OUTPUT A jacks and theDIGITAL OUT jack. This means that if you’re outputting fromDIGITAL OUT, use Master Level to adjust the volume.Adjusting the Master Level: method 11. In the Patch or Performance screen, hold down [SHIFT]and press [F3 (Master Level)].The Master Level screen will appear.2. Turn the VALUE dial or use [DEC][INC] to adjust themaster level.Adjusting the Master Level: method 2With the factory settings, Master Level can be controlled byREALTIME CONTROL “ASSIGNABLE” knob number 1 (p.122). This makes it easy to adjust the level using the knob.* By changing the assignment you can use any “ASSIGNABLE”knob 1–4 to control Master Level (p. 122).The Master Level setting is temporary, and will be lostwhen you turn off the power. If you want to keep theMaster Level setting you edited, save the master level inthe internal system memory. → “Saving the SystemSettings (System Write)” (p. 225)229