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Playing Rhythms

The Fantom-Xa contains 256 preset rhythm patterns. You can play a
variety of rhythm patterns simply by pressing the pads. In addition
to using these built-in rhythm patterns, you can also create your
own.
The 256 rhythm patterns are maintained as independent data; they
are not part of a performance’s data. This means that any one
rhythm pattern can be shared by various rhythm sets or
performances. In Performance mode, a number by which a rhythm
pattern is recalled can be stored as one of the performance
parameters. This number cannot be stored in Patch mode.
A “group” consists of settings for each of the nine pads, specifying
the pattern that each pad will play. The rhythm set used by that
group is also stored as part of the settings.

* You are free to change how rhythm pattern numbers and rhythm
sounds are assigned.

1.

Press [RHYTHM] to turn it on.

The button will light.

2.

Play a pad (1–9).

According to the pad you pressed, the assigned rhythm pattern
will begin playing.
•A pattern will begin playing when you press any pad from 1–9
that is unlit.
•A rhythm tone will sound when you press a pad that is lit.
The pattern or rhythm tone that is sounded by each pad can be
specified in Rhythm Group Edit (p. 99).

* You can stop playback by pressing a blinking pad.

3.

To stop rhythm pattern playback, press [RHYTHM] once
again so the indicator goes out.

About Rhythm Patterns

Using Rhythm Groups

Rhythm Patterns and Rhythm Groups
On the Fantom-Xa, a set of rhythm pattern numbers, percussion
instrument sounds and a rhythm set assigned to the nine pads
is stored as a Rhythm Group.
Rhythm group data is not part of a rhythm set or performance;
the 32 rhythm groups are stored as independent data. This
means that any one rhythm group can be shared by various
patches or performances. In addition to using the built-in
rhythm groups, you can also create your own.
Rhythm Group settings can be saved independently for each
performance. However, they cannot be saved as part of a patch.

Playing Rhythm

Turning Rhythm On and Off

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