User manual ROLAND EG-101 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION

[. . . ] 7 The basics of using the Fantom-X live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 What is a Patch?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 148) in Owner's Manual 3. 4. Specify "Play from the pads. " "Assigning Samples to a Pad (Assign To Pad)" (p. 151) in Owner's Manual * These settings will register the samples as a new patch. If you save the samples and patch, you can use them again simply by selecting that patch. What are AIFF/. WAV files? These are sound file formats used by computers. AIFF files are used mainly in Mac OS, and . WAV files are used mainly in Windows. The Fantom-X can use sound files in either AIFF or . WAV format, making it easy for you to handle files from your computer. 31 Using the knobs 33 Modifying the sound while you play You can use the knobs to control aspects of the sound, such as the brightness (Cutoff), the distinctive "synth-like" character (Resonance), how the sound starts (Attack), and how long the sound continues after you release the note (Release). As an example, let's try using the knobs in Patch mode. Procedure Confirm that the FILTER/ENV indicator is lighted. (If it's not lit, press the button below it so it lights. ) The patch screen also shows you what you can control from the knobs. fig. 1-07 For more details "Using Knobs or Buttons to Modify the Sound (Realtime Controller)" (p. 124) in Owner's Manual Controlling the sound of the pads in Patch mode "Specifying the Part that Will be Affected by the Controller" (p. 47) in Owner's Manual In Performance mode you'll be using multiple patches, you can select one of the parts and control it. "Make Settings for the Realtime Controllers and D Beam Controller (Ctrl)" (p. 114) in Owner's Manual The procedure described above is a convenient way to make temporary adjustments while you play. 213) in Owner's Manual 37 Adjusting the volume balance When using a layer or split in Performance mode, you can adjust the volume and pan of each patch. Procedure 1. Confirm that the indicators at the right of the knobs are extinguished. (If an indicator is lit, press the button below the indicators a number of times until it goes out. ) If these indicators are unlit, the knobs are controlling the parameters shown in the display. fig. 1-09b 3. Select the group of parts that you want to control. You can use [F7 (Part )] or [F8 (Part )] to move the green frame (which indicates the four parts being controlled by knobs). fig. 1-09c * To adjust the volume balance between the keyboard and pads in Patch mode, access the Patch screen and press [F3 (Part Level)] to access the "Part Level" screen. When you save a performance, the settings you adjusted in the MIXER screen are also saved. 120) in Owner's Manual 38 Using the D Beam 39 Playing a solo from the D Beam The Fantom-X contains a monophonic synthesizer for use only with the D Beam. It will sound when you place your hand over the D Beam, and you can control the pitch by moving your hand closer or further away. This is called the solo synthesizer function. Using the solo synthesizer To activate the solo synthesizer, press [SOLO SYNTH] so the button is lit. The sound will play when you place your hand over the D Beam sensor. fig. 2-02 To change the sound to your taste Hold down [SHIFT] and press [SOLO SYNTH]. You can then press [F6 (PanelView)] to view a graphic editing screen. fig. 2-02a For more details "Solo Synth" (p. 123) in Owner's Manual 40 Using the D Beam to play sounds You can play a snare shot or other sound when you place your hand over the D Beam sensor. [. . . ] If you're using numerous parts and find it difficult to tell them apart, you can use Mute or Solo to mute instruments (drums, bass, piano, etc. ) one by one as you create the balance. Panpot It's most common to place the drums and bass in the center. Panning the chordal instruments to the left and right will create a nice, stable ensemble. Lead instruments are best placed near the center, but panning them slightly to left or right can sometimes make the mix sound better. Reverb Reverb creates the acoustical sensation of playing in a studio or hall. However, applying reverb excessively will make the sound blurry and indistinct. [. . . ]