Roland Fantom-S88 User Manual

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Panel Descriptions

[REC]

The display changes to the Recording Standby window. Æ (p. 142)
If you press this during recording, the Rehearsal function will be
activated. → (p. 145)

Display

This displays information regarding the operation you are
performing

[MENU]

Opens the MENU. The contents of the menu will depend on the
current mode.

[1]–[8]

During editing, these buttons execute a variety of functions, and
their function will differ depending on the screen.

[TEMPO]

Sets the tempo (BPM). → (p. 139)

LCD CONTRAST knob

Adjusts the display contrast. → (Quick Start; p. 5)

[WRITE]

Save edited settings into internal memory or a memory card.
→ (p. 42, p. 66, p. 96, p. 134, p. 168)

[EDIT]

Make various settings.

[SONG EDIT]

Make settings for song data and song edit. → (p. 138)

[EFFECTS]

Make effect-related settings. Here you can also make mastering
settings. → (p. 175)

[MIXER]

View the Performance mode’s Mixer screen. → (p. 76)

[LAYER/SPLIT]

View the Performance mode’s Layer screen. → (p. 76)

[PATCH/RHYTHM]

Enter Patch/Rhythm mode. → (p. 27)

VALUE Dial

This is used to modify values. If you hold down [SHIFT] as you turn
the VALUE dial, the value will change in greater increments.

[DEC], [INC]

This is used to modify values. If you keep on holding down one
button while pressing the other, the value change accelerates. If you
press one of these buttons while holding down [SHIFT], the value
will change in bigger increments.

[CURSOR]

Moves the cursor location up/down/left/right.

[SHIFT]/[JUMP]

This button is used in conjunction with other buttons to execute
various functions.

[ENTER]

Use this button to execute an operation.

[EXIT]

Return to the previous screen, or close the currently open window.
In some screens, this causes the currently executing function to be
aborted.

[SAMPLE EDIT]

Edit a sample. → (p. 124)

[SAMPLE LIST]

View the sample list. → (p. 122)

[SAMPLING]

View the Sampling Menu screen. → (p. 119)

[SKIP BACK SAMPLING]

Sample the performance for a specified duration prior to the moment
you pressed the button. → (p. 121)

[PAD SETTING]

Make pad settings. → (p. 19)

[CLIP BOARD]

Stores pad velocity and note number. → (p. 136)

[SAVE/LOAD]

Saves/loads data in the internal memory (p. 19) or sample memory
(p. 23) to/from internal memory or a memory card.

[PAD 1–16]

Use as a keyboard to play sound.

[ROLL]

Turn “roll” playback on/off. → (p. 135)

[HOLD]

Turn “hold” (sustaining the sound after you release the pad) on/off.
→(p. 135)

Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever

This allows you to control pitch bend or apply vibrato.

Here you can install a wave expansion board (SRX series) or install
separately sold memory. On the Fantom-S this is located on the
bottom panel. → (p. 203)

[PIANO MODE]

Switches to a special mode optimal for playing piano sounds. This
button is found only on the Fantom-S88. → (p. 197)