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Overview of the Fantom-X
Temporary MemoryAbout the Onboard Effects
Temporary AreaEffect Types
This is the area that holds the data for the patch or performance that
The Fantom-X has built-in effect units, and you can independently
youOve selected using the panel buttons.edit each unitOs settings.
When you play the keyboard or play back a sequence, sound is
produced based on data in the temporary area. When you edit a
patch or performance, you do not directly modify the data in Multi-Effects
memory; rather, you call up the data into the temporary area, and The multi-effects are multi-purpose effects that completely change
edit it there.the sound type by changing the sound itself. Contained are 78
Settings in the temporary area are temporary, and will be lost when
the power is turned off or when you select another patch/different effects types; select and use the type that suits your aims. In
performance. To keep the settings you have modified, you must addition to effects types composed of simple effects such as
Distortion, Flanger, and other such effects, you can also set up a
write them into rewritable memory.wide variety of other effects, even connecting effects in series or in
parallel. Furthermore, while chorus and reverb can be found among
Rewritable Memorythe multi-effects types, the following chorus and reverb are handled
with a different system. In Performance mode, three types of multi-
System Memoryeffect can be used simultaneously; these are referred to as MFX1,
MFX2, and MFX3. In Patch mode, the Keyboard part can use MFX1
System memory stores system parameter settings that determine and the Pad part can use MFX2.
how the Fantom-X functions.
Chorus
User Memory
Chorus adds depth and spaciousness to the sound. You can select
User memory is the internal memory area that holds patches, whether to use this as a chorus effect or a delay effect.
performances, samples, and performance data.
Reverb
Memory Card
Reverb adds the reverberation characteristics of halls or
You can use a memory card to store patches, performances, samples, auditoriums. Five different types are offered, so you can select and
and performance data just as you can in User memory.use the type that suits your purpose.
Mastering EffectNon-Rewritable Memory
Preset MemoryThis is a stereo compressor (limiter) that is applied to the final
output of the Fantom-X. It has independent high, mid, and low
Data in Preset memory cannot be rewritten. However, you can call ranges. Independently for the high-frequency, mid-frequency, and
up settings from preset memory into the temporary area, modify low-frequency regions, this compresses any sounds that exceed the
them and then store the modified data in rewritable memory (except specified level, making the volume more consistent.
GM2).
Wave Expansion Boards
(SRX Series; sold separately)
The Fantom-X can be equipped with up to four Wave Expansion
Boards (SRX series; sold separately). Wave Expansion Boards
contain Wave data, as well as patches and rhythm sets that use this
Wave data, which can be called directly into the temporary area and
played.
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