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Roland Fantom-S88 User Manual

Roland Fantom-S88
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QUICK START
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How to Read This Manual
The Fantom-S comes with four manuals: Quick Start, Owner’s Manual, Parameter List. The manual
you’re reading now, Quick Start, offers a basic introduction to the Fantom-S, and provides simple,
easy-to-understand explanations, allowing the beginner to quickly experience many of the Fantom-
S’s exciting features. As you read the Quick Start, we recommend actually performing the described
operations on your Fantom-S. For feature details, and for explanations of advanced uses, read the
separate Owner’s Manual. Sound/Parameter List contains sound lists and parameter and
information on the Fantom-S’s MIDI implementation. This Owner's Manual applies to both the
Fantom-S and the Fantom-S88. The manual uses the term "Fantom-S" to indicate both models. If you
have the Fantom-S88, please read “Fantom-S” as “Fantom-S88.”
Copyright © 2003 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form
without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
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Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS” (Owner’s Manual p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (Owner’s Manual p.
3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (Owner’s Manual p. 4). These sections provide important
information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel
assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit,
Quick Start, Owner’s Manual, andSound/Parameter List should be read in their entirety.
These manuals should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
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Roland Fantom-S88 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Keyboard TypeWeighted Hammer Action
Number of Keys88
Wave Memory64 MB
Sequencer16-Track
SamplingYes
ArpeggiatorYes
Power SupplyAC Adapter
Polyphony128 voices
EffectsMulti-effects, Reverb, Chorus
StorageCompactFlash
ConnectivityMIDI In/Out, USB
DisplayLCD
WaveformsOver 1000

Summary

Getting Ready

Connecting an Amp and Speaker System

Instructions for connecting audio equipment like amplifiers, speakers, or headphones to the Fantom-S.

Placing the Fantom-S88 on a Stand

Guidance on how to place the Fantom-S88 keyboard on a compatible stand.

Turning On the Power

Procedure for safely powering on the Fantom-S and connected devices.

Adjusting the Display Contrast (LCD Contrast)

How to adjust the brightness and contrast of the Fantom-S display for better visibility.

Turning Off the Power

Steps for properly powering down the Fantom-S and connected audio equipment.

Listen to the Demo Song

Playing Demo Songs

How to access and play the built-in demonstration songs on the Fantom-S.

Try Out the Sounds

Playing the Sounds

An overview of playing single tones called patches on the Fantom-S keyboard and pads.

Selecting Patches by Category

How to find patches by browsing through different sound categories on the Fantom-S.

Selecting Patches by Group

How to view and select patches by browsing through organized groups on the Fantom-S.

Auditioning Patches with Phrases (Phrase Preview)

How to preview a patch by listening to a short musical phrase on the Fantom-S.

Changing the Patch Settings

Information on adjusting various settings for a selected patch on the Fantom-S.

Playing Percussion Sounds with the Pad (Rhythm Set)

How to play percussion sounds and rhythm sets using the pads on the Fantom-S.

Playing Percussion Instruments From the Keyboard

How to play percussion sounds using the keyboard keys on the Fantom-S.

Changing the Rhythm Set Settings

How to adjust the key settings for rhythm sets on the Fantom-S.

Layering Two or More Patches (Layer)

How to combine multiple patches simultaneously using the Performance mode on the Fantom-S.

Splitting the Keyboard to Play an Ensemble (Split)

How to assign different patches to different keyboard ranges for ensemble playing on the Fantom-S.

Try Out the Various Performance Features

Moving Your Hand Above the D Beam Controller to Apply Effects (D Beam Controller)

How to use the D Beam controller to apply real-time effects to sounds on the Fantom-S.

Changing D Beam Controller Settings

How to modify the parameters and assignments for the D Beam controller on the Fantom-S.

Using Knobs and Buttons to Modify the Sound in Realtime (Realtime Controller)

How to use the real-time control knobs and assignable switches to modify sounds on the Fantom-S.

Changing Realtime Controller Settings

How to change the functions controlled by the real-time control knobs and assignable switches on the Fantom-S.

Playing Arpeggios (Arpeggio/Rhythm function)

How to automatically create broken chords (arpeggios) by playing chords on the Fantom-S.

Changing Arpeggio Settings

How to adjust various settings for the arpeggiator function on the Fantom-S.

Using the Chord Memory Function with the Arpeggio

How to use the Chord Memory function to create complex arpeggio sounds on the Fantom-S.

Performing Rhythms while a Rhythm Pattern Plays

How to play rhythm patterns and add percussion sounds simultaneously on the Fantom-S.

Switching to Another Rhythm Group

How to switch between different rhythm groups on the Fantom-S.

Changing Rhythm Group Settings

How to adjust settings for rhythm groups, including pad assignments and modes on the Fantom-S.

Other Performance Features

Overview of other performance controls like Velocity, Aftertouch, Pitch Bend, Modulation, Octave Shift, and Hold Pedal.

Velocity/Aftertouch

How playing force (velocity) and key pressure (aftertouch) affect sound on the Fantom-S.

Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever

How to use the pitch bend and modulation lever to alter pitch and add vibrato on the Fantom-S.

Octave Shift (Oct)

How to shift the keyboard pitch up or down by octaves on the Fantom-S.

Hold Pedal

How to use an optional pedal to sustain notes on the Fantom-S.

Control Pedal

How to use an expression pedal to control volume or timbre on the Fantom-S.

Transpose (Trans)

How to transpose the keyboard pitch in semitone steps on the Fantom-S.

Using the RPS Function

How to assign single-part patterns to keys or pads for playback on the Fantom-S.

Assign the Pattern to a Key or Pad

How to assign a recorded pattern to a specific key or pad for RPS playback on the Fantom-S.

Use the RPS Function

How to activate and use the RPS function to play assigned patterns on the Fantom-S.

Using Skip Back Sampling to Sample a Favorite Phrase (Skip Back Sampling)

Skip Back Sampling Process

Step-by-step guide on how to capture previously played phrases as samples on the Fantom-S.

Assigning a Sample to a Pad (Assign to Pad)

How to assign a captured sample to a pad as a rhythm tone on the Fantom-S.

Creating a Song

What is a Performance?

Definition of a performance, which combines patches or rhythm sets for up to 16 parts.

What is a Part?

Definition of a part as a slot for assigning patches or rhythm sets within a performance.

Erasing a Song From Internal Memory (Song Clear)

How to erase recorded song data from the Fantom-S's internal memory.

Selecting a Performance

How to select a performance to use as a basis for creating a song on the Fantom-S.

Selecting a Part from the Layer screen

How to select a specific part within a performance using the Layer screen on the Fantom-S.

Selecting a Part from the Mixer screen

How to select a specific part within a performance using the Mixer screen on the Fantom-S.

About the Keyboard Switch

Explanation of the Keyboard Switch function and its effect on sound playback during recording on the Fantom-S.

Assigning a Vocal Phrase to a Part as a Patch

How to assign a vocal phrase sample to a part as a patch on the Fantom-S.

Assigning the Selected Sample to a Part as a Patch (Assign to Keyboard)

How to assign a selected sample to a keyboard part as a patch on the Fantom-S.

Sample Key and Original BPM

How to view and set the original key and BPM for a sample used in song creation on the Fantom-S.

Recording the Rhythm Part

How to record the rhythm part of a song using pads on the Fantom-S.

Selecting the Part to Record

How to select the specific part (e.g., pads) for recording a song track on the Fantom-S.

Selecting the Recording Method

How to choose the recording method (e.g., tempo, count-in) for song creation on the Fantom-S.

Playing and Recording Rhythm Part

How to practice and record the rhythm part using pads and the real-time recording function on the Fantom-S.

If You Make a Mistake (Realtime Erase)

How to use the Realtime Erase function to correct mistakes during song recording on the Fantom-S.

Recording the Bass Part

How to record the bass part of a song using the arpeggiator function on the Fantom-S.

Recording the Piano Part

How to record the piano part of a song in realtime on the Fantom-S.

Recording the Vocal Part

How to record the vocal part of a song in realtime on the Fantom-S.

Mixing in the MIXER Screen

How to use the Mixer screen for fine-tuning song levels and panning on the Fantom-S.

Loop the Song

How to set the recorded song to loop for continuous playback on the Fantom-S.

Making Fine Adjustments in the MIXER Screen

How to make fine adjustments to volume and panning for song parts in the Mixer screen on the Fantom-S.

Using Effects

Overview of the four types of effects available on the Fantom-S.

Switching the Effects On/Off

How to turn the main effects (MFX, Chorus, Reverb, Master) on or off on the Fantom-S.

Editing the Effect Settings

How to edit the parameters for specific effects like MFX, Chorus, and Reverb on the Fantom-S.

Saving the Song You Recorded

How to save a created song and its associated samples to the Fantom-S's user memory.

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