Roland Fantom-X6 User Guide

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The basics of using the Fantom-X live
A “patch” is the basic unit of sound that you play on the Fantom-X; it
corresponds to the sound of an individual instrument such as a piano, organ,
or guitar.
The easiest way to play the Fantom-X live is in Patch mode . This is the simplest way to use the Fantom-X
as a piano, organ, etc.
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Performance mode lets you play two or more of these basic patches simultaneously. Broadly speaking,
there are two ways to use the Fantom-X in Performance mode.
One is to play layers —setups that simultaneously produce two sounds (e.g., piano and strings) when you
play a note. “Playing two or more sounds simultaneously (Layers)” (p. 14)
The other is to play splits —setups that assign different sounds to the left and right regions of the
keyboard so that you can play different instruments with your left and right hands. “Playing separate
sounds with left and right hands (Splits)” (p. 16)
fig.0-00b.e
This chapter will focus mainly on how to use the Fantom-X in the most basic way by playing patches. We
will also take a look at how Performance mode lets you combine more than one patch.
What is a Patch?
What is Patch mode?
What is Performance mode?
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Roland Fantom-X6 Specifications

General

Keyboard	61 keys (with velocity and channel aftertouch)
Polyphony	128 voices
Wave Memory	128 MB (16-bit linear equivalent)
User Patches	256
User Rhythm Sets	32
Preset Performances	64
User Performances	64
Arpeggiator	Yes
Preset Patches	1, 024 + 256 (GM2)
Preset Rhythm Sets	40 + 9 (GM2)
Effects	Reverb, chorus
Display	320 x 240 backlit LCD
Sequencer	16-track sequencer with 480 TPQN resolution
Sampling	Yes (up to 544MB RAM with optional DIMM)
Expansion Slots	4 SRX expansion slots
USB	USB MIDI
Weight	12.5 kg (27 lbs 9 oz)
Connectivity	MIDI, USB, line in/out, headphone, pedal
Storage	CompactFlash slot
Power Supply	AC 117 V, AC 230 V (50/60 Hz)