Roland FXWS04 Electronic Keyboard User Manual


 
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About the Fantom-X Workshop Booklets
The Fantom-X Workshop booklets explain some of the exciting
features of Roland’s Fantom-X family of products. Each
Workshop booklet covers a single topic, and is intended as a
companion to the Fantom-X manuals.
This booklet requires Fantom-X O.S. Version 2 or higher. To
learn about the latest Fantom-X software, visit www.RolandUS.
com, or call Roland U.S. Product Support at 323-890-3745.
Other Fantom-X Workshop Booklets
The Fantom-X Experience—A quick tour of how the major
Fantom-X creative tools interact.
The Sounds of the Fantom-X—A tour of the Fantom-X
sounds and Patch mode.
The Rhythms of the Fantom-X—Exploring the pads, drum
sounds, and rhythms of the Fantom-X.
Sequencing on the Fantom-X—Learn how to record using
the Fantom-X sounds and its full-featured sequencer.
Sampling on the Fantom-X—Capture loops, vocals, or any
other sound with the Fantom-X’s built-in sampler.
Smart Storage in the Fantom-X—Learn all about the
Fantom-X’s storage options for samples and other data.
Performing with the Fantom-X—Splits, layers, realtime
controllers, and more make the Fantom-X hot onstage.
Making a CD of Your Fantom-X Music—Learn how to turn
your Fantom-X music into a final audio CD.
Advanced Fantom-X Sequencing Techniques—Learn how
to use time-based effects, create arpeggios, work with
mastering effects, and record realtime patch tweaks.
Audio Tracks—This booklet explains how to record live
vocals and instruments in your Fantom-X songs.
About This Booklet
The Fantom-X contains a suite of effect processors: three
multi-effect processors, a stereo chorus, a stereo reverb,
and dedicated mastering effects. When you’re playing,
sampling, performing, and creating final master mixes, they’re
indispensable tools that make up a big part of your sound. The
Fantom-X effects don’t just sound great—they’re flexible, too,
and can be applied in all sorts of imaginative ways.
This booklet will introduce you to the Fantom-X effects, and
explain important concepts that’ll help you harness the power
of these potent sonic tools.
Understanding the Symbols in This Booklet
Throughout this booklet, you’ll come across information that
deserves special attention—that’s the reason it’s labeled with
one of the following symbols.
A note is something that adds information about the topic at hand.
A tip offers suggestions for using the feature being discussed.
Warnings contain important information that can help you avoid possible
damage to your equipment, your data, or yourself.