Roland Fantom-S88 - Manual (Page 118)

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Sampling
The Fantom-S lets you sample audio sources, such as an audio
device, mic, or CD.
This section explains the sampling procedure and what the
parameters do.
Making Input Source Settings
(INPUT SETTING)
1. Connect the input device whose sound you will sample (e.g.,
CD player or mic) to the AUDIO INPUT jacks located on the
rear panel of the Fantom-S.
2. Press [INPUT SETTING].
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3. Press or to select the parameter that you want to set.
4. Turn the VALUE dial or press [INC]/[DEC] to set the value.
• Input Select
Specifies the input source of the sound to be sampled.
Value
LINE IN L/R: INPUT jacks L/R (stereo)
LINE IN L: jack L (mono)
MICROPHONE: INPUT jack L (mono, mic level)
• Mix-In
Specifies whether the external source will be input.
You can also switch this on/off by pressing [5 (Mix In)].
Value: ON–OFF
• External Output Assign
Output destination of the external input sound that is mixed in
Value
DRY: Output to OUTPUT (A) jacks without passing through effects
MFX: Output through multi-effects
When you select “MFX”, selects which of the three multi-effects
(1–3) will be used.
• External Output Level
Volume level of the external input sound.
Value: 0–127
• External Chorus Send Level
Adjusts the depth of chorus that will be applied to the external
input source. Set this to “0” if you do not want to apply chorus.
Value: 0–127
• External Reverb Send Level
Depth of reverb applied to the external input sound. Set this to 0
if you don’t want to apply reverb.
Value: 0–127
• Input Effect SW
Specifies whether the external input sound will be sent through
the effects processor (Input Effect). You can also switch this on/
off by pressing [6 (In FX Sw)].
Value: ON–OFF
• Input Effect Type
Selects the type of effect that will be applied to the external input
source.
When you press [7 (In FX Setup)], the parameter setting screen
for the currently selected input effect will be displayed.
Value: EQ, ENHANCER, COMPRESSOR, LIMITER, NOISE
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5. Play back the external input source.
6. Turn the EXT SOURCE LEVEL knob to adjust the volume.
fig.LEVEL knob
* If the volume of the external source is too high, the PEAK indicator will
light. If this occurs, turn down the LEVEL knob until the PEAK
indicator no longer lights.
7. Press [8 (Exit)].
Cautions when using a microphone
Howling could be produced depending on the location of
microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by:
1. Changing the orientation of the microphone(s).
2. Relocating microphone(s) at a greater distance from
speakers.
3. Lowering volume levels.