User manual ROLAND FANTOM G8

[. . . ] WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. [. . . ] Hi Damp 1000­10000 Hz Adjusts the frequency above which the highFreq frequency content of the reverb sound will be reduced, or "damped. " High 1­100 % Adjusts the amount of damping applied to Damp the frequency range selected with HF Damp. With a setting of "100%, " there will be no reduction of the reverb's high-frequency content. High Cut 1000­10000 Hz Adjusts the frequency above which the highfrequency content of the reverb will be reduced. Overview Sound 1 Sound 2 Sound 3 Pad Sequencer Sampler Menu/System Appendix 185 Effects List Input Effect Parameters Selects the type of effect that will be applied to the external input source. 05: NOISE SUPPRESSOR Suppresses noise during periods of silence. Parameter Threshold Release Range 0­127 0­127 Explanation Volume at which noise suppression will begin Time from when noise suppression begins until the volume reaches zero. 01: EQUALIZER Adjusts the tone of the low-frequency and high-frequency ranges. Parameter Low Freq Low Gain High Freq High Gain Range 200, 400 Hz -15­ +15 dB 2000, 4000, 8000 Hz -15­ +15 dB Explanation Center frequency of the low-frequency range Amount of low-frequency boost/cut Center frequency of the highfrequency range Amount of high-frequency boost/cut 06: CENTER CANCELER Removes the sounds that are localized at the center of the stereo input. This is a convenient way to eliminate a vocal. Parameter Ch Balance Range -50­ +50 Explanation Volume balance of the L (left) and R (right) channels for removing the sound Lower frequency limit of the band to be removed Upper frequency limit of the band to be removed 02: ENHANCER Modifies the harmonic content of the high-frequency range to add sparkle to the sound. Parameter Sens Mix Range Low Range High 16­15000 Hz 16­15000 Hz1 Range 0­127 0­127 Explanation Depth of the enhancer effect Volume of the harmonics that are generated 03: COMPRESSOR Restrains high levels and boosts low levels to make the overall volume more consistent. Parameter Attack Range 0­127 Explanation Time from when the input exceeds the Threshold until the volume begins to be compressed Volume level at which compression will begin Level of the output sound Threshold Post Gain 0­127 0­ +18 dB 04: LIMITER Compresses the sound when it exceeds a specified volume, to keep distortion from occurring. Parameter Release Range 0­127 Explanation Time from when the input falls below the Threshold until compression ceases Volume level at which compression will begin Level of the output sound Threshold Post Gain 0­127 0­ +18 dB 186 05: Pads (Using the Pads) This chapter explains how to use the pads. Using the Pads Common Operations for Pads Switching the Pad Mode (PAD MODE) You can strike the Fantom-G's pads to play samples, rhythms, or phrases, or you can use the pads as sixteen switches to turn various parameters on/off. The pads can operate in one of sixteen modes. Press [PAD MODE] to switch the pad mode. The pad mode window will appear in the screen. [PAD MODE] will blink, and the currently selected pad mode (pad [1]­[16]) will blink. Using the Pads as Numeric Keys (NUMERIC) If you press the pad [NUMERIC] button to make it light, the pads will act as numeric keys. "Using the pad for numeric input" (p. 41) Using the Hold Function to Sustain the Sounds (HOLD) By using the Hold function, you can make the sound continue even after you take your finger off the pad. This is convenient when you want a sound to continue, such as a phrase that you want to loop (play repeatedly). If you decide not to switch the pad mode, press [PAD MODE] once again. [PAD MODE] will go dark, and you'll return to the previous state. For details about operation in each pad mode, refer to the table below and the corresponding reference pages. Pad number 1 2 3 Pad mode SAMPLE PAD RHYTHM CHORD MEMORY Explanation The pads play a sample set The pads play a rhythm set The pads switch chord form for the Chord Memory function (p. 81) The pads switch styles for the Arpeggio function (p. 78) The pads play phrases The pads play rhythm patterns The pads act as tone select and on/off switches The pads switch muting on/off for sequencer tracks The pads recall frequency-used screens that you've registered The pads act as on/off switches for external MIDI transmit channels (1­16) The pads switch the effects (other than the patch multi-effects) The pads switch the patch multieffect for each part The pads select parts (1­16) and banks (INT/EXP1/EXP2/EXT) The pads switch muting on/off for parts (1­16) and banks (INT/ EXP1/EXP2) The pads register/recall patches, live sets, or studio sets from the user group The pads register/recall Favorite settings Page p. 193 The Hold function is available only if the pad mode is 1 SAMPLE PAD or 2 RHYTHM. 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