Owner's Manual - Roland

Playing in Piano ModeThe Fantom-X has a Piano mode that use the instrument as adedicated piano. This chapter explains the procedures used in pianomode, and the functions of the parameters.Cautions for Piano mode• If you want to edit a patch, switch to Patch mode.• If you use a Hold pedal, we recommend that you use aRoland DP-8. If the DP-8 is used, you can control theamount of resonance by the depth to which you press thepedal.Selecting from the Patch List ScreenYou can display a list of piano patches and select a patch from thatlist.1. In the Piano Mode screen, press [F1 (List)].fig.27-002_50Selecting Piano Mode1. Press [PIANO MODE].fig.27-001_50The Piano Mode screen appears.2. Press or to select the patch.3. Press [F1 (⇑)] or [F2 (⇓)] to select the desired category.4. Turn the VALUE dial or press [INC]/[DEC], and then press[F8 (Select)] to select the patch.By pressing [F7 (Preview)] you can audition a patch using apreselected phrase appropriate for that type (category) of patch(Phrase Preview).Selecting a PatchIn Piano mode you can select piano-type sounds.1. Press or to move the cursor to the patch name.2. Turn the VALUE dial or press [INC]/[DEC] to select thepatch.In Piano mode you cannot select patches from the GM group.Selecting Patches by CategoryThe Fantom-X provides a “Patch Search function” (Patch Finder)which allows you to specify a type (category) of patch so that youcan quickly find the desired patch.By pressing [F6 (System Write)] you can register the currentlyselected patch as the one that will be first selected the next timeyou press [PIANO MODE] to enter Piano mode.Playing acoustic piano soundsWhen you select acoustic piano, the multi-effect setting will be“78:SYMPATHETIC RESONANCE.”Adjusting the Keyboard Touch(Key Touch)You can vary the touch of the keyboard when you play thekeys.1. In the Piano Mode screen press [F2 (Key Touch)].fig.27-004_501. Press or to move the cursor to the patch category.2. Turn VALUE dial of press [INC]/[DEC] to select the patchcategory.You can choose from two categories: “PNO” (acoustic piano)and “EP” (electric piano).54