Roland FANTOM-8 User Manual

Owner’s Manual (this document)
Read this rst. It explains the basic things you need to know in order to use the
FANTOM.
PDF Manual (download from the Web)
5 Reference Manual (English)
This explains all functions of the FANTOM.
5 Parameter Guide (English)
This explains all parameters of the FANTOM.
5 MIDI Implementation (English)
This is detailed information about MIDI messages.
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1. Enter the following URL in your
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2. Choose “FANTOM-6”, “FANTOM-7”, or “FANTOM-8”
Before using this unit, carefully read “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (inside front cover), “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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Contents
USING THE UNIT SAFELY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Panel Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Top Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rear Panel
(Connecting the External Equipment). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Turning on the Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Turning o the Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Making the Power Automatically Turn o After a Time
(Auto O) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
An Overview of This Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Units of Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Performing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Selecting a Sound
(SCENE/TONE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Layering Zones
(Layer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Dividing the Keyboard into Two Regions
(Split). . . . . . . . . . . 12
Raising/Lowering the Key Range in Semitones
(Transpose) . 12
Raising/Lowering the Key Range in Octaves
(Octave) . . . . . . 12
Playing Arpeggios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playing Chords
(Chord Memory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting/Playing Rhythm Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Changing the Tempo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using the Sliders and Control Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using the Analog Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Simultaneously Modifying the Volume of Multiple Zones
(Motional Pad). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Editing a Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Editing a Tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Editing the Eects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Saving a Scene or Tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Recalling Scenes in the Order of Songs
(Scene Chain) . . . . . . 15
Sampler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing a Sample by Pressing a Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing a Sample Continuously
(Hold). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Switching Banks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Moving/Copying Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Sampling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
How the Sequencer Is Structured. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Playing the Sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Recording a Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Creating a Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Creating a Song . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Performing Live with a Plug-in Synthesizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
USB Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Controlling an External MIDI Device
(EXT MIDI OUT) . . . . . . . . 22
Using USB Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Controlling an Analog Synthesizer
(CV/GATE OUT) . . . . . . . . . 22
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Detailed Function Settings
(Menu). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Backing up User Data
(Backup/Restore) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Returning to the Factory Settings
(Factory Reset) . . . . . . . . . . 23
Main Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Owner’s Manual

Roland FANTOM-8 Specifications

General

Polyphony	256 voices
Parts	16 parts
Arpeggiator	Yes
Power Supply	AC 117–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Keyboard	88 keys (PHA-50 Wood and Plastic Hybrid Structure, with Escapement and Ebony/Ivory Feel)
Sound Engine	ZEN-Core
Display	7-inch graphic color touchscreen
Sequencer	16-track MIDI sequencer
Connectivity	USB, MIDI
Tones	Over 3, 500 tones
Effects	90 types
Sampling	Available
External Memory	USB flash drive

Summary

Safe Unit Operation

Warning and Caution Notices

Explains the purpose and meaning of warning and caution labels.

Safety Symbols Explained

Details the meaning of various safety symbols used throughout the manual.

General Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for handling, power, environment, and operation.

Important Notes and Precautions

Power Supply and Placement Guidelines

Panel Descriptions (Top Panel)

Top Panel Overview

Provides a detailed layout and function description of the top panel controls.

Controller Functions

Explains the purpose and operation of various controllers like wheels, buttons, and knobs.

Zone Control Elements

Panel Descriptions (Continued)

Common and Scene Controls

Details controls for saving, system functions, scenes, and overall operation.

Sound Synthesis Controls (OSC, Filter, Envelope)

Rear Panel Connections

Power and Audio Output Jacks

Describes the power input and various audio output connections.

Control and Input Jacks

Details CV/GATE, input, pedal, and MIDI jacks for external control.

USB and External Device Ports

Introduction to Unit Operation

Powering the Unit On and Off

Provides the correct sequence for turning the unit and connected devices on and off.

Basic Operation

Editing Parameter Values

Details methods for modifying parameter values using buttons, dials, and touch panel.

Navigating and Confirming Selections

Performing: Sound Selection and Layering

Selecting Scenes and Tones

Guides users on how to choose and switch between scenes and individual tones.

Keyboard Split and Layering

Editing Sound Parameters

Zone and Tone Editing

Guides on modifying zone settings and individual tone parameters.

Editing and Saving

MFX and Effect Parameter Editing

Saving Scenes and Tones

Explains the process of saving edited scenes and tones to retain changes.

Sampler Operations

Playing and Holding Samples

Explains how to play samples using pads and the hold function.

Managing Samples: Moving, Copying, Banks

Sampling Process and Management

Sampling Setup and Modes

Explains sampling modes, trigger settings, and input volume adjustments.

Sample Deletion and Input Settings

Sequencer: Recording Patterns

Recording Pattern Methods: Realtime, Step, TR-REC

Details three methods for recording patterns: Realtime, Step, and TR-REC.

External Control and Computer Connectivity

Live Performance with Plug-in Synths

Computer Connection and USB Drivers

System Settings and Data Management

Accessing Menu Settings

Data Backup, Restore, and Factory Reset

Guides on saving, restoring, and resetting unit data and settings.