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Main Features

Cutting-edge sound engine that
unifies audio and MIDI

The Fantom-X inherits the same sound engine that was acclaimed on
the Fantom-S, unifying synthesizer and sampler into a single sound
generator. Sampled waveforms and waveforms imported from a PC
or other external source can also be used as synthesizer waveforms.
In addition to the internal sounds and sampled waveforms, you can
install up to four SRX-series wave expansion boards for instant
access to an even broader range of sounds.

Top-class 128-voice polyphony

An ample 128 voices of polyphony guarantees stress-free music
production or live performance.

Highest quality 88-note
multisampled piano waveforms

The Fantom-X features an 88-note multisampled piano painstakingly
recorded by professional engineers. Every note has been sampled in
stereo with four velocity-switched layers, meaning that a lavish 704
samples are used to create this piano sound. It boasts not only tonal
quality but also a high level of presence, making it closer than ever to
the “real thing.”
The 128 MB of internal waveform memory is double that of the
Fantom-S series. It adds a wide range of sounds created with an
emphasis on quality, including strings, nylon string guitar, drums,
and bass, as well as piano.

* 88-note multisampling is used only for the piano waveform.

Large, color LCD—first ever on a
synthesizer!

A large, color LCD is used for excellent visibility and user-
friendliness.
With a fresh new appearance, it opens a new era in user interfaces.

Full-fledged sampler

In addition to sampling and resampling functionality, waveform
editing is also provided, delivering functionality that rivals
dedicated samplers. There’s also an Auto Sync function that can
automatically match the length of a measure to the current tempo.
32 MB of sampling memory is provided as standard, and you can
install expansion DIMM modules to expand this to as much as 544
MB.

Skip Back Sampling

The Skip Back Sampling function that was so popular on the
Fantom-S series is also featured on the Fantom-X.
This function continually records whatever you play on the Fantom-
X. Then, when you happen to come up with an inspired riff, simply
press a single button to capture it.

Piano mode and Live Setting function

Piano mode lets you use the Fantom-X as a dedicated piano simply
by pressing one button. The Live Setting function provides recall of
live performance setups, guaranteeing smooth transitions between
songs in your set.

A full complement of interfaces

USB connector for connection to your computer
USB-MIDI support allows data to be exchanged with your computer,
and also makes it easy to connect with PC tools.
For connection to audio devices, both analog and digital input and
output are provided as standard. When sampling, you can select
either analog or digital as the source.
There’s also a PC card slot for backing up your data. This allows you
a broad choice of media including SmartMedia and Compact Flash,
and since media capacities up to 1 GB are supported (when using
Compact Flash), you have great flexibility in data transfer.

Built-in 16-track sequencer

A high-resolution 16-track sequencer is built in. With functions like
Loop recording that lets you record each part non-stop, it’s designed
not to interfere with your creative imagination. After you’ve input
your data, you can take advantage of the large LCD to edit track data
graphically.

Dynamic pad bank

The Fantom-X features a dynamic pad bank that is sensitive to
velocity and aftertouch. They can be used as trigger pads to play
favorite sounds like hits or bass sounds, to recall RPS sequence
phrases, or assigned to play skip back-sampled phrases. In another
idea, rhythm sounds that were “chopped” from a loop phrase can be
assigned to the pads and played for realtime input into the
sequencer.

Mastering functionality

78 different multi-effects, chorus, and reverb are provided. Since the
mastering effects that are indispensable as the final step of the music
production process are also provided, you can create songs with a
level of quality that approaches a commercially released CD.

V-LINK functionality

V-LINK lets you synchronize music and images to create completely
new forms of expression. Realtime controllers such as the D Beam
controller and the dynamic pads can be used to control images while
you perform music.

Fantom-X Editor/Librarian included

The included editor and librarian software lets you edit and manage
Fantom-X sounds from your computer.
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