Roland FANTOM-06

Owner’s Manual
Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY
.......................... 2
IMPORTANT NOTES
............................... 4
PDF Manuals Available for Download
...........
5
Download Instructions
.................................. 5
Placing This Unit on a Stand
......................
6
If You’re Using the FANTOM-06/FANTOM-07
.................. 6
If You’re Using the FANTOM-08
............................ 7
Panel Descriptions
................................
8
Top Panel
............................................. 8
Rear Panel (Connecting the External Equipment)
.............. 10
Turning the Power On/O
................................ 11
Making the Power Automatically Turn o After a Time (Auto O)
. 11
Introduction
......................................
12
Basic Operation
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
An Overview of This Unit
................................. 15
Units of Sound
......................................... 16
Eects
............................................... 16
Performing
........................................
17
Selecting a Sound (SCENE/TONE)
.......................... 17
Layering Zones (Layer)
.................................. 17
Dividing the Keyboard into Two Regions (Split)
............... 17
Raising/Lowering the Key Range in Semitones (Transpose)
...... 18
Raising/Lowering the Key Range in Octaves (Octave)
.......... 18
Playing Arpeggios
...................................... 18
Playing Chords (Chord Memory)
........................... 18
Selecting/Playing Rhythm Patterns
........................ 18
Changing the Tempo
.................................... 19
Using the Sliders and Control Knobs
........................ 19
Simultaneously Modifying the Volume of Multiple Zones
(Motional Pad)
......................................... 19
Editing
.............................................
20
Editing a Zone
......................................... 20
Editing a Tone
......................................... 20
Editing the Eects
...................................... 21
Saving a Scene or Tone
.................................. 22
Recalling Scenes in the Order of Songs (Scene Chain)
.......... 22
Sampler
............................................
23
Playing a Sample by Pressing a Pad
........................ 23
Playing a Sample Continuously (Hold)
...................... 23
Switching Banks
....................................... 23
Moving/Copying Samples
................................ 23
Sampling
............................................. 24
Sequencer
.........................................
26
How the Sequencer Is Structured
.......................... 26
Playing the Sequencer
................................... 26
Recording a Pattern
..................................... 27
About the Edit Screen
................................... 30
Creating a Group
....................................... 31
Creating a Song
........................................ 31
Control
............................................
32
Performing Live with a Plug-in Synthesizer
.................. 32
Connecting to Your Computer
............................. 32
USB Driver Settings
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Controlling an External MIDI Device (EXT MIDI OUT)
........... 32
Using USB Audio
....................................... 33
Setting the ZONE INT/EXT Button (Zone Int/Ext Control)
........ 33
Settings
............................................
34
Detailed Function Settings (Menu)
......................... 34
Backing up User Data (Backup/Restore)
..................... 34
Returning to the Factory Settings (Factory Reset)
............. 34
Main Specications
...............................
35
Before using this unit, carefully read “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
(p. 2) and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 4). After reading,
keep the document(s) where it will be available for immediate
reference.
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Roland FANTOM-06 Specifications

General

Bit rate	24 bit
Pitch wheel	Yes
Product type	Digital synthesizer
Product color	Black
Sound effects	Chorus, Reverberation
Sound effects quantity	16
Chorus effects quantity	9
Keyboard number of keys	61
Preset programs quantity	10
Maximum polyphony (notes)	8
Reverberation effects quantity	7
6.35 mm (1⁄4-inch) input	1
Display type	LED
Power source type	AC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	323 mm
Width	1006 mm
Height	95 mm
Weight	6000 g

Summary

Using the Unit Safely

Safety Symbols and Precautions

Explains warning/caution symbols and their meanings for safe operation.

General Operational Safety

Covers safe placement, power, volume, and environmental considerations.

Electrical and Handling Safety

Details precautions for electrical connections, handling, and environmental hazards.

Important Notes

Power, Placement, and Noise Considerations

Discusses power supply, unit placement, and potential noise issues.

Maintenance, Repairs, and Data Handling

Covers unit maintenance, repair procedures, and data backup/storage.

External Resources and Legal Information

Information on external manuals, intellectual property, and software licenses.

Placing This Unit on a Stand

FANTOM-06 FANTOM-07 Stand Setup

Instructions for placing FANTOM-06 and FANTOM-07 on specific Roland stands.

FANTOM-08 Stand Setup

Instructions for placing FANTOM-08 on specific Roland stands.

Panel Descriptions

Top Panel Layout and Controls

Details the functions of the top panel controls and sections.

Rear Panel Connections

Explains all rear panel jacks and external equipment connections.

Power and Auto Off Settings

Guides on turning the unit on/off and configuring auto power-off.

Introduction to Operation

Basic Operation and Navigation

Covers fundamental operations like editing values and moving cursors.

Display Screen Operations

Explains how to interact with various touch-sensitive display screens.

Unit Components and Sound Concepts

Overview of the unit's sections and sound units like Tones, Zones, Scenes.

Performing

Selecting and Layering Sounds

How to select scenes, tones, and layer multiple sounds.

Performance Functions

Details on transpose, arpeggios, chord memory, and rhythm patterns.

Tempo, Controls, and Motional Pad

Adjusting tempo, using sliders/knobs, and the Motional Pad feature.

Editing

Editing Zones, Tones, and Effects

Step-by-step guide for editing zone, tone, and effect parameters.

Saving Settings and Scene Chains

Instructions for saving edited settings and managing scene chains.

Sampler

Playing and Managing Samples

How to play, hold, switch banks, and move/copy samples.

Sample Creation and Editing

Covers sampling, assigning functions, deleting samples, and input settings.

Sequencer

Structure, Playback, and Recording

Explains the sequencer structure, playback modes, and recording methods.

Creating and Editing Sequencer Content

Guides on using edit screens and creating groups and songs.

Control

External Device and Computer Integration

How to connect to a computer, use USB drivers, and control external MIDI devices.

USB Audio and Zone Control Settings

Covers USB audio input/output and customizing ZONE INT/EXT button behavior.

Settings

Accessing Menu Functions

How to navigate and use the detailed function settings menu.

Data Management and System Reset

Procedures for backing up, restoring data, and performing a factory reset.

Main Specifications