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Selecting Patches by Category
You can quickly select patches from any of 38 different categories. Use the following steps to find patches by category: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press PATCH/RHYTHM so it�s lit. Press F1 (Kbd Part). Press F3 (Patch List). Press F6 so a checkmark appears next to �Categ.� Press F1 (5) or F2 (6) to select a category. Turn the VALUE dial to audition the patches in the selected category.
It�s a Fact�
Roland�s Fantom-S and Fantom-S88 workstation keyboards are complete solutions for professional music production. The 61-note Fantom-S and 88note Fantom-S88 both feature seamless integration of audio and MIDI�plus advanced sampling. � Advanced music production studios with 61-note Keyboard (Fantom-S) or 88-note Progressive Hammer-Action keyboard (Fantom-S88) � Seamless integration of audio and MIDI using ROM waves and user sampling with realtime timestretch capability � All new patches and rhythm sets built from new 64 MB wave ROM � 32 MB sample RAM (expandable up to 288 MB) with .WAV/AIFF compatibility. � 16 MB flash RAM retains your favorite sounds; optional SmartMedia storage. � New Skip Back Sampling for continuous sampling�never lose an idea again! � DYNAMIC PAD BANK with 16 velocity-sensitive pads for easy sample triggering � 3 MFX processors, plus dedicated reverb, chorus and new mastering processor � Expandable via four optional SRX-Series Wave Expansion Boards. � USB port for .WAV/AIFF file exchange with a PC or Mac � 4 Line outputs, 2 stereo or 4 mono; stereo line input and 24 bit S/P DIF digital output.
Layering Two Patches
Multiple sounds in a performance can be layered together. Use the following procedure to layer Part 1 with Part 2: 1. 2. 3. 4 5. 6. 7. 8. Press LAYER/SPLIT so it�s lit. Turn the VALUE dial to select PRST: 01 Seq: Template. Use CURSOR 5 or 6 and the VALUE dial to place a checkmark next to Parts 1 and 2. Press F2 (Part View). Turn the VALUE dial to select PR-B 104 Warm Strings as the patch for Part 2. Press CURSOR 5 to highlight Part 1. Turn the VALUE dial to select PR-A 003 Warm Piano. Play the layered piano and string sounds.
Playing the Demo Songs
The Fantom-S /-S88 has five built-in demo songs. To play them: 1. Press MENU. 2. Turn the VALUE dial to select Demo Play. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Turn the VALUE dial to select a song. 5. Press ENTER. 6. When you�re done listening, press F8 (Exit).
Creating a Split
After creating a layer, creating a split is easy. Follow these steps to create a split between Parts 1 and 2. 1. Follow Steps 1-7 of �Layering Two Patches� above. 2. Press LAYER/SPLIT so it�s lit. 3. Press F3 (Key Range). 4. Press CURSOR 5 or 6 to select PART 1. 5. Turn the VALUE dial to select C4 in the box below �Lower.� 6. Press CURSOR 6 to select PART 2. 7. Press CURSOR 4 to highlight the box below �Upper.� 8. Turn the VALUE dial to select B3. 9. Play the keyboard to hear the newly created split between PR-B 104 Warm Strings on the left and PR-A 003 Warm Piano on the right.
Selecting and Auditioning Patches
Use the following steps to hear some of the patches in the Fantom-S and Fantom-S88: 1. Press PATCH/RHYTHM so it�s lit. 2. Press F1 (Kbd Part). 3. Turn the VALUE dial to select a patch. 4. Play the selected patch.