Fantom X8 to XR sequence transfer

17 Jul 2007, 18:41

I own an X8 and use it for sequencing live. I would rather kep it at home in my studio so that I can get more creative use out of it and so that I'm not lugging it around just to press start/stop on it while I play bass and sing. So I was thinking of getting a Fantom XR to load my sequences into for live use. My question is, if I create a sequence with the fantom X8 and load it onto the memory card, will the sequence line up properly with the sounds and effects of the XR?

Re: Fantom X8 to XR sequence transfer

17 Jul 2007, 19:27

I don't think the XR has a sequencer, so you would need an external sequencer or computer.

Carl
Fantom X8, SRX-06, Mackie DFX-6, Peavey KB/A 50

Carl
Fantom X8, SRX-06, Mackie DFX-6, Peavey KB/A 50

Re: Fantom X8 to XR sequence transfer

18 Jul 2007, 01:20

The XR can play back SMF (standard midi files). Take a look at pg 165 of the XR manual for more details. I haven't tried this myself but here are the steps necessary:

1) Copy the performance of your song over to your XR.

2) Save your song on the X8 as a .mid.

3) Transfer the song over to the XR and start playback in the menu.

From what it says, the song may repeat from the beginning unless stopped. That might be annoying. I dunno, this would have to be extensively tested. If I get some time, I'll try it out with some of my sequences.

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Fantom XR (2.02) 512MB
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