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Playing Rhythms
 
Not only can you use the prepared internal 
 
Rhythm Groups
 
 that 
determine how rhythm are played, but you can also create them as 
well. This way, you can create your own original rhythm group.
 
1.
 
In the Rhythm Group screen, select the rhythm group you 
wish to edit.
 
2.
 
Press [SHIFT] so it lights, and then press  .
 
The Rhythm Group Edit screen will appear.
 
* Alternatively, you can press [ENTER] to access the screen.
 
fig.13-010
 
3.
 
Use   or   to move the cursor to “Note,” and turn the 
VALUE dial or use [INC][DEC] to make the setting.
 
•
 
Note
 
Specify the note to which you want to assign a pattern.
 
VALUE:
 
 C–B
 
* You can also select a note from your external MIDI keyboard.
 
4.
 
Press   or   to move the cursor to the parameter you 
want to edit, and turn the VALUE dial or use [INC][DEC] to 
specify the setting for the note you selected in step 3.
 
•
 
Mode
 
Specify what will happen when you play this note. If you select 
“PTN START,” the pattern selected in “Rhythm Pattern 
Number” will begin playing. If you select “PTN STOP,” this 
note will stop the currently playing rhythm pattern.
 
VALUE:
 
 PTN START, PTN STOP
•
 
Ptn (Rhythm Pattern Number)
 
Specifies the rhythm pattern number that will sound when you 
press the key.
 
Range:
 
 U001–256 (User), P001–256 (Preset)
 
You can press [GROUP] to switch between User and Preset memories.
 
•
 
Velocity (Rhythm Pattern Velocity)
 
Specifies the velocity of the rhythm pattern that will sound 
when you press the key. If this is set to REAL, you can add 
dynamics by varying the strength of your strike.
 
Range:
 
 REAL, 1–127
 
5.
 
If you want to save the rhythm group you created, proceed 
to step 2 of “Saving the Rhythm Group You Have Created 
(Write)” (p. 109). If you don’t want to save it, press [EXIT].
 
When you save a Performance, the Rhythm Pattern on/off 
status, the Rhythm Group number, and the settings of the 
Rhythm Pattern screen (p. 111) are also saved.
If you want to create a combination of sounds and rhythm 
pattern settings, use Performance mode to create and store your 
settings.
The Rhythm Group you create are temporary; they are deleted as 
soon as you turn off the power or select some other Style. You can 
store 32 Rhythm Groups in the User memory.
 
1.
 
Confirm that the current Rhythm Group is the one you want 
to save.
 
2.
 
In the Rhythm Group Edit screen (p. 109), press [SHIFT] so 
it lights, and then press  .
 
The Rhythm Group Name screen will appear.
 
fig.13-011
 
3.
 
Assign a name to the rhythm group.
 
For details on assigning names, refer to 
 
“Assigning a Name”
 
 
(p. 39)
 
4.
 
When you have finished inputting the name, press [ENTER].
 
A screen will appear, allowing you to select the write-
destination.
 
fig.13-012
 
5.
 
Press [ENTER].
 
A message will ask you for confirmation.
 
fig.13-013
 
6.
 
Press [ENTER] to execute the save operation.
 
* To cancel the operation, press [EXIT].
 
Never switch off the Fantom-XR while data is being saved.
 
Rhythm Group settings are not saved as part of the 
Performance; they are handled as separate data. This lets you 
use a rhythm pattern with different rhythm sets and 
performances.
 
Creating Your Own Styles 
(Rhythm Group Edit)
 
Saving the Rhythm Group 
You Have Created (Write)
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