Hola Ed! Thx soooo much for this Video. So here I'm in 2021 after so many years this unit was released, deciding to get a F7 for a special musical project and this type of tutorial just makes the decision so much easier. Very helpful and precise. So it means I could get my vocals sampled, letsd says a "breathy" "uuuhhhh" and assign it to the key patches just the same way you did it with the Kick and afterwards I can have my owns background vocals "uuhhhs" in a live situation! Great
Ed! There was a rumor that all previous versions of Roland keyboards had been taken away from you and your memory had been stripped of all information about them............ok I just made that up. But I'd love to see some more tutorials about the the Fantom X. Especially since you're the only Roland guy with the Top Secret briefcase and handcuff files on all of Roland's products..........ok I made that up too.
+70Gregcast Hello, LOL!!!! I think I might actually have to do some videos on the Fantom-X. I've been getting a surprising number of requests about it.
really? wow! You know I've had the X8 for years and just last year I bought an X6 just for the portability. Now all I have to do is key my eyes out for an X7 and I'll have a complete set. lol!
hi, Ed, this is Ruben from Argentina. I´ve seen yours tutorials and was really helpfull for me. I have a Roland fantom S 61 notes. I bougt in 2005 and recently start to use it. I need to know so many things about funcionalitty , for example arpeggios, can i make customized , to make a Depeche mode song, or they are all presets . really apprecciate your answer. and I sorry for my english, may a lot of mistakes. jajaja. thanks a lot.
Hey Ed. Great video. Question: been search on my RFX8 for the sound of the keyboard solo on Kool and the Gangs “Summer Madness”. I think they used a Moog on that recording. Just wondered if it’s sitting in the workstation and I can’t find it. Keep banging those keys. Peace
Thank you Ed D! I hv the Fantm. 6 and never new what you just did and the numbers on the pads... Never new how to use them either. Awesome Tut brother!!. *** do you have a tut on how to truly use the EFX Section??? I don't understand why on the top rte it has 3 boxes w letters the letters PRF/SRC _ then Prf 2boxes that say Cho/SRC then PRF?!! Can you plz make a Tut on how to use the EFX Section Sir?!! Thanks A mil and God Bless you Ed.
I got a question for ya Ed, or anybody willing to answer as I cannot find the answer online. How the heck do I preview samples from the CF card without having to import them first? Feels kind of stupid importing a bunch of random wavs just to be able to listen to them and then unload them because they didn't fit the bill. Kills the creativity for me as it's a tedious process. There must be something I'm missing out on here. Thanks!
Thanks, Ed. That was very useful for me. I still have a Phantom X7 and I can use any tutorials on this series board. Still wondering if I can get original minimoog effects (like portamento speed control) on this board.
+Rick Arcusa Hi Rick, you know I think I might have to do some throwback videos on the Fantom-X. And, to answer you question, YES!!! You can absolutely use effects like portamento on this board. All of those effects are inside. I'll try and shoot something this week. I just have so many topics to cover on the current boards. Thanks for your support, I greatly appreciate it!!!!
Dude, you've always been an interesting and personal video instructor! It was fun seeing the old Fantom X and the video quality and production. I wish I'll had the Fantom X7 and the G7. Currently FA06 is my Roland Live Performance Keyboard. Love your stuff and keep posting.
Hello Mr. Diaz: This is Steve Elliott. I'm preparing for a concert featuring my production projects from the 70s where I used the TR-808 as my main drum machine. I'm so excited to learn that I can program my Fantom X8 to recreate drum sounds of my now broken 808 equipment. My question is, are there other drum sounds of the 808 I can imitate with my X8? My thinking is to use my X8 as my drummer on all my songs for live performance. Thank you for your commitment to the industry. Steve
Years later and these tutorials are being used and greatly appreciated. Best of health and happiness.
Although this video may be a little old it is still super helpful and has opened the door to many options for me thanks so much for this video
Michael S. Thank you for your nice comment!
Hola Ed! Thx soooo much for this Video. So here I'm in 2021 after so many years this unit was released, deciding to get a F7 for a special musical project and this type of tutorial just makes the decision so much easier. Very helpful and precise. So it means I could get my vocals sampled, letsd says a "breathy" "uuuhhhh" and assign it to the key patches just the same way you did it with the Kick and afterwards I can have my owns background vocals "uuhhhs" in a live situation! Great
Exactly! I'm glad that you found this video helpful.
Very nostalgic
Ed! There was a rumor that all previous versions of Roland keyboards had been taken away from you and your memory had been stripped of all information about them............ok I just made that up. But I'd love to see some more tutorials about the the Fantom X. Especially since you're the only Roland guy with the Top Secret briefcase and handcuff files on all of Roland's products..........ok I made that up too.
+70Gregcast Hello, LOL!!!! I think I might actually have to do some videos on the Fantom-X. I've been getting a surprising number of requests about it.
really? wow! You know I've had the X8 for years and just last year I bought an X6 just for the portability. Now all I have to do is key my eyes out for an X7 and I'll have a complete set. lol!
Great vid 👍
Why the Roland doesn't have the classic TR-808 cowbell?
Ed, your videos are timeless. I need a little bit more practice before I can kick the 808 like you my friend ;o)
That's great! Keep practicing and more importantly, have fun!!!
nice video i have the roland x6 and im trying to figure out how to load my own drum kit to the board and save as a custom patch.
The fantom x ui was so sexy
hi, Ed, this is Ruben from Argentina. I´ve seen yours tutorials and was really helpfull for me. I have a Roland fantom S 61 notes. I bougt in 2005 and recently start to use it. I need to know so many things about funcionalitty , for example arpeggios, can i make customized , to make a Depeche mode song, or they are all presets . really apprecciate your answer. and I sorry for my english, may a lot of mistakes. jajaja. thanks a lot.
Hey Ed. Great video. Question: been search on my RFX8 for the sound of the keyboard solo on Kool and the Gangs “Summer Madness”. I think they used a Moog on that recording. Just wondered if it’s sitting in the workstation and I can’t find it. Keep banging those keys. Peace
Thank you Ed D! I hv the Fantm. 6 and never new what you just did and the numbers on the pads... Never new how to use them either. Awesome Tut brother!!. *** do you have a tut on how to truly use the EFX Section??? I don't understand why on the top rte it has 3 boxes w letters the letters PRF/SRC _ then Prf 2boxes that say Cho/SRC then PRF?!! Can you plz make a Tut on how to use the EFX Section Sir?!! Thanks A mil and God Bless you Ed.
I got a question for ya Ed, or anybody willing to answer as I cannot find the answer online. How the heck do I preview samples from the CF card without having to import them first? Feels kind of stupid importing a bunch of random wavs just to be able to listen to them and then unload them because they didn't fit the bill. Kills the creativity for me as it's a tedious process. There must be something I'm missing out on here. Thanks!
Hey Thanks dude! You're a life saver. I would like to see the minimoog video too if it's not a problem.
O helo
Anyone selling a x6 ? I have a triton classic 61
great ed, your a good teacher,cheers from scotland,
Thanks, Ed. That was very useful for me. I still have a Phantom X7 and I can use any tutorials on this series board. Still wondering if I can get original minimoog effects (like portamento speed control) on this board.
+Rick Arcusa Hi Rick, you know I think I might have to do some throwback videos on the Fantom-X. And, to answer you question, YES!!! You can absolutely use effects like portamento on this board. All of those effects are inside. I'll try and shoot something this week. I just have so many topics to cover on the current boards. Thanks for your support, I greatly appreciate it!!!!
Dude, you've always been an interesting and personal video instructor! It was fun seeing the old Fantom X and the video quality and production. I wish I'll had the Fantom X7 and the G7. Currently FA06 is my Roland Live Performance Keyboard. Love your stuff and keep posting.
+howard mangrum Thanks bro!
Hello Mr. Diaz: This is Steve Elliott. I'm preparing for a concert featuring my production projects from the 70s where I used the TR-808 as my main drum machine. I'm so excited to learn that I can program my Fantom X8 to recreate drum sounds of my now broken 808 equipment. My question is, are there other drum sounds of the 808 I can imitate with my X8? My thinking is to use my X8 as my drummer on all my songs for live performance. Thank you for your commitment to the industry. Steve