Owner's Manual - Roland

Using Fantom-X EditorTo help you take even greater advantage of its functionality, theFantom-X comes with Fantom-X Editor software. Fantom-X Editorassigns parameters to sliders and knobs in the computer screen,allowing you to work efficiently in a graphical editing environment.Installing Fantom-X Editorinto Your ComputerDetailed instructions on installing the software can be found in theonline manual contained on the Fantom-X Editor CD-ROM.• Windows usersIn the Fantom-X Editor CD-ROM, open the Readme_E.txt.• Macintosh usersIn the Fantom-X Editor CD-ROM, open theReadme(English).txt.Using Fantom-X LibrarianFantom-X Librarian is software that lets you manage libraries ofFantom-X parameter data on your computer. It provides an efficientway to manage patch, rhythm set, and performance data.In order to use the librarian included on the “Fantom-X Editor” CD-ROM, you will need to put the Fantom-X in Librarian mode.* The same is true when you want to use a separately sold librarian.1. Press [MENU].2. Use or to select “Utility” and then press [ENTER].3. Press [F4 (Librarian)].fig.28-002_50Making Connections1. Make sure that the System USB setting is set to MIDI.Refer to Selecting MIDI Mode (p. 218).* If it is set to Storage, you cannot use the editor via a USB connection.2. In order to use Fantom-X Editor, use an USB cable (soldseparately) to connect the Fantom-X and your computer.fig.28-001Fantom-XLibrarian mode will be selected. In Librarian mode, systemexclusive messages sent from an external MIDI device canoverwrite the settings in user memory. You will be unable tooperate the panel of the Fantom-X.4. Press [EXIT] or [F8 (EXIT)] to exit Librarian mode and returnto the normal state.USBUSBWindowsMacintosh236