Connecting Fantom X to PC via USB as a simple MIDI keyboard

19 Dec 2009, 16:18

Hello
I would like to connect my Fantom X7 via USB to my PC via USB cable so I can use it as a simple MIDI keyboard to play and record MIDI tracks on my PC sequencer (Magix Music Player). Could someone assist with the setup procedure on the F-X and the PC so they "talk" to each other. Many thanks!!

Re: Connecting Fantom X to PC via USB as a simple MIDI keybo

19 Dec 2009, 16:31

1. Install the Fantom-X USB driver on your computer
2. On the Fantom-X, go to MENU, System, USB and switch to USB MIDI mode
3. Now you should be able to set the MIDI input to Fantom-X in your DAW or standalone synthesizer

P.S. I replied to your post from my iPod while lying in a hot bath. This makes me feel very cool. Buy also makes me feel you think I am an idiot...

Re: Connecting Fantom X to PC via USB as a simple MIDI keybo

19 Dec 2009, 16:40

Thanks so much Artemiy for your rapid response!!

I will try not to have visuals.

Re: Connecting Fantom X to PC via USB as a simple MIDI keybo

19 Dec 2009, 16:51

Okay oaky, just in case you will have them, I am not hairy!

Re: Connecting Fantom X to PC via USB as a simple MIDI keybo

20 Dec 2009, 01:53

Re: Connecting Fantom X to PC via USB as a simple MIDI keybo

20 Dec 2009, 05:36

Hi Arty

I did as you said, but data played from the keyboard is not recored and the patch sound seleted on the DAW does not sound, instead I am still gettig the Fantom X patch sound (which I thought would be muted once the midi usb was initiated?)

Can you please assist again?

Many thanks

Re: Connecting Fantom X to PC via USB as a simple MIDI keybo

20 Dec 2009, 07:30

I finally got it working with a few tweaks but my problem now is LATENCY which is annoying which is slight between when I play the DAW patch sound and when I hear it coming out of the speakers. Is there a way to eliminate this. I have set the latency on the DAW to zero.

Many thanks all

Re: Connecting Fantom X to PC via USB as a simple MIDI keybo

21 Dec 2009, 06:45

Install ASIO4ALL on your PC and then point your DAW to use this driver in the sound card config.

Don't try this in the bath though!

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