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16 May 2009, 11:23
OK, another newbie here. Just got the G8 and would like to download patches - I've hooked up the computer and downloaded drivers and editor. Downloaded Grand Piano - Cyclops to my desktop. Opened up Editor - and now I'm stuck. I'm sure there is probably a prior thread that explains all this, so please feel free to direct me to that, otherwise if someone could help me from here that would be great! Desperately wanting to get some great acoustic piano patches for live performance. Thank you everyone in advance!

Re: Fantom-G open patch archive

16 May 2009, 11:34
Hello and welcome to the forum.

Once you have your Fantom-G and the Fantom-G Editor running, make sure you have your Fantom-G connected via USB to your computer (you will need the Fantom-G USB driver to be installed on your computer).

Go to Fantom-G Editor and then: File->Import SMF.
In the window that appears, you have to go and locate the .MID file you downloaded from fantomg.navarin.de and select it.
The Editor will load it and transmit it to the Fantom-G. You will then be able to see its name on the Fantom-G screen and play it on the keys.
The sound has not been saved yet, though. To write it in user memory, press the Write key (it's next to the upper right corner of Fantom-G screen), select which user location you want it in and you're ready. Enjoy your new patch. :-)

Re: Fantom-G open patch archive

16 May 2009, 11:53
Thanks for getting back so quick Cyclops! Which mode should I be in when importing the SMF - both on the editor and the G8? When I open up Editor, it defaults me into Live Mode - same with the G8. When I try and import, nothing happens - the name does not appear on the G8. Should I be in a different mode? Sorry, I may be asking a few questions as I am very new to the world of soft synth's, editing, etc.. I've been playing an RD600 for the past 10 years and just decided to step into the world of a workstation, so the learning curve will be great. Thanks!

Re: Fantom-G open patch archive

16 May 2009, 12:12
It depends on what kind of patch you want to transfer to your Fantom-G.
Most of the patches we've uploaded on the fantomg.navarin.de site are Single patches, plus we have some Live sets and Rhythm sets.

So, if you want to transfer a Single patch to your Fantom-G, switch your Fantom-G to Single mode and then transfer it.
You can do accordingly if you want to tranfer other types of patches, like Live or Studio sets.

Re: Fantom-G open patch archive

17 May 2009, 09:11
So anyone got new patches to share I need some inspiration..
Please

Re: Fantom-G open patch archive

20 May 2009, 16:20
I just have the same problem with my G8: It's connected to my laptop, it works! and when I push import anything happens if I've selected the patch in my download folder. And I can't find it on my fantom. Very strange

Re: Fantom-G open patch archive

20 May 2009, 16:26
Joss: If you encounter problems with transferring patches to your Fantom-G, please follow my previous instructions:
Once you have your Fantom-G and the Fantom-G Editor running, make sure you have your Fantom-G connected via USB to your computer (you will need the Fantom-G USB driver to be installed on your computer).

Go to Fantom-G Editor and then: File->Import SMF.
In the window that appears, you have to go and locate the .MID file you downloaded from fantomg.navarin.de and select it.
The Editor will load it and transmit it to the Fantom-G. You will then be able to see its name on the Fantom-G screen and play it on the keys.
The sound has not been saved yet, though. To write it in user memory, press the Write key (it's next to the upper right corner of Fantom-G screen), select which user location you want it in and you're ready.
One more note, though:
When you have to transfer a Single patch to your Fantom-G, make sure you switch it to Single mode manually, by pressing the dedicated Single button on the Fantom-G itself. When the transferred patch appears in your Fantom-G's screen, you'll nortice a red tick symbol in the upper right corner of the patch name window. This means that the patch isn't saved yet. So, use the Write button and the rest of the procedure as explained above in the quoted text.

Re: Fantom-G open patch archive

21 May 2009, 03:57
But is it possible that the new patch has the same name as the presettet patches on the fantom? I see the red box in the screen but it has just the same name as prst 001

thenx for your reply! great site!

Re: Fantom-G open patch archive

21 May 2009, 04:02
Joss:
But is it possible that the new patch has the same name as the presettet patches on the fantom?[/color] I see the red box in the screen but it has just the same name as prst 001

thenx for your reply! great site!
No, this is not normal. If you follow the instructions and see the same name as the preset patch, something is wrong. The normal behaviour is to see the patch name change as well.

I don't know for sure what is wrong, maybe the Fantom-G's USB driver for your computer isn't installed properly. Perhaps you should uninstall it and install it again. Reboot your Fantom-G and your computer and try again.

Re: Fantom-G open patch archive

21 May 2009, 14:37
I reinstalled the driver, reistalled the program, connected the fantom, everything works fine. I pushe file=> import SMF click on the midi file grand piano cyclops. push the OK button. and anything changes. really weird

Re: Fantom-G open patch archive

21 May 2009, 15:15
Are you connected directly to the MAIN usb of the computer and not the front extended one or some adapter?

That causes issues almost every time.

I hope this was not already suggested...
www.songsforthemaster.com

Re: Fantom-G open patch archive

21 May 2009, 15:20
no, its connected like it should be. I can select the other patches in the fantom G editor and they change also on the fantom G. It's only when I try to import the midi file, it won't work :(

thx for your help

Re: Fantom-G open patch archive

23 May 2009, 16:43
I still have big problems with importing the grand piano by cyclops. Are you sure I need the midi file?? You will see I inserted a screenshot from fantom G editor. When I click on the patch and I push the "openen" button the screen just dissapears and anything happens.


please help me, I want another piano sound like everyone here ;)

Re: Fantom-G open patch archive

23 May 2009, 17:43
File - Import SMF

You are clicking on that, right?

And then double clicking or opening the file?

Just making sure...

Otherwise, I don't know...

Your Fantom is just in regular patch mode too, right?

Hmm...
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