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Recording Songs
Recording Songs
This chapter explains the procedure for using the Fantom’s
sequencer to record a song.
Normally, when recording or playing back a song, you will put
the sound generator in
Multitimbre mode . The reason for this is
that in this mode, only the sound of the specified MIDI channel
will be heard when you record while playing the keyboard of the
Fantom, and that when the song is played back, the parts can
independently play up to 16 different sounds. Thus, Multitimbre
mode is suitable for recording and playing back a song that uses
an ensemble of multiple instruments, such as drums, bass, and
piano.
Two Recording Methods
You can use one of two methods of recording: realtime recording or
step recording . Select the method that is appropriate for your
situation.
Realtime Recording (p. 129)
Realtime recording is the recording method in which your keyboard
playing and controller operations are recorded just as you perform
them.
Step Recording (p. 132)
Step recording is the recording method in which you can input notes
and rests one by one. This method is suitable for inputting drums or
bass with precise timing. In addition to using notes, you can also
create a song by putting patterns together.
Before You Record a New
Song
Select the Sound to be Used for
Recording
Before you record a song, select the sound that you want to use for
recording. Select the recording method that is appropriate for your
situation.
Multitimbre
Select a multitimbre when you want to record an ensemble
performance using multiple instruments. When recording a song, we
recommend that you normally select a multitimbre.
Performance
Select a performance if you want to use multiple patches sounded
together (a Layer) to create a richer sound when you record your
playing, or if you want to play separate patches in different areas of
the keyboard (a Split).
Patch/Rhythm set
Select a patch or rhythm set if you want to use a single patch or
rhythm set to record your playing.
Erasing the Song from Internal
Memory (Song Initialize)
When you record a song, the sequencer data is temporarily recorded
in internal memory. If you want to record a new song, you must
erase any existing sequencer data from internal memory.
If internal memory contains an important song that you want to
keep, you should first save that song to disk (p. 135).
1. Access the Song Edit screen (p. 136).
2. Press [3 (Init)].
The Song Initialize window appears.
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3. Press [8 (Execute)] to execute the operation.
When the operation has been completed, the display will briefly
indicate “Complete !”
Overview of the Recording Process
1. Select a sound
2. Clear the internal memory
3. Specify the time signature of the song (p. 128)
4. Use realtime recording (p. 129) or step recording (p.
132) to record
5. Use track edit (p. 139) or micro edit (p. 153) to edit the
song
6. Save the song to disk (p. 135)