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About the Fantom-X Workshop Series
The Fantom-X Workshop Series is a collection of booklets
describing how to get the most out of some of the exciting
features of the Roland Fantom-X family of products. Much of
what’s discussed in the series also applies to the Fantom-S
keyboard and, to a lesser degree, the original Fantom.
Each booklet covers a single topic, with easy-to-follow
explanations, procedures and illustrations. Have fun learning
to master the Fantom-X in convenient bite-sized pieces.
Other Booklets in the Fantom-X Workshop Series
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The Fantom-X Experience
—A quick tour of how the major
Fantom-X creative tools interact.
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The Sounds of the Fantom-X
—A tour of the Fantom-X
sounds and Patch mode.
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The Rhythms of the Fantom-X
—Exploring the pads, drum
sounds and rhythms of the Fantom-X.
•
The Fantom-X Effects
—This booklet helps you get the most
out the powerful effects processing in the Fantom-X.
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Sampling on the Fantom-X
—Capture loops, vocals, noises or
any other sound with the Fantom-X’s advanced sampling
capabilities.
•
Smart Storage in the Fantom-X
—Learn all about the
Fantom-X’s storage options for samples and other data.
•
Performing with the Fantom-X
—Splits, layers, realtime
controllers and more make the Fantom-X hot onstage.
•
Making a CD of Your Fantom-X Music
—Learn how to turn
your Fantom-X music into a final audio CD.
•
Advanced Fantom-X Recording Techniques
—Learn how
to use time-based effects, record arpeggios, work with
mastering effects and record realtime patch tweaks.
About This Booklet
In the Fantom-X, you can easily record anything from the
simplest melody or rhythm idea to a full-blown musical
arrangement. Its feature-packed 16-track sequencer lets you
work fast, and has all the tools you need for tending to the
tiniest of musical details as you perfect your music. (If you’re
not familiar with the words “track” or “sequencer,” don’t worry,
we’ll explain them.)
When it’s time to mix a song, the Fantom-X’s onboard mixer
and effects help you achieve the perfect, CD-ready final mix.
This booklet explains how to use the Fantom-X’s sequencer.
We’ll provide basic recording instructions and get into some
of the features that make the Fantom-X such a great recording
workstation.
Understanding the Symbols in This Booklet
Throughout this booklet, you’ll come across information that
deserves special attention—that’s the reason it’s labeled with
one of the following symbols.
A note is something that adds information about the topic at hand.
A tip offers suggestions for using the feature being discussed.
Warnings contain important information that can help you avoid possible
damage to your equipment, your data or yourself.
