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I don't have a newer Fantom, but have an MC909 which is based on the earlier Fantom-S/X series, and can confirm that this seems to be an annoying Roland thing, also present in their previous MCs. 'Sync Output' can only b...

Maybe try the procedure update again? I once updated via USB and lost all of the preset patterns and patches (this has been known to happen). I can't quite remember what I did, but it was something along the lines of doi...

Factory reset should do it

Yes, you can of course use a midi keyboard. Midi out of keyboard to midi in on MC obviously. Check your midi transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) settings in the system menu on the MC; you'll probably want to have all the Rx o...

That seems weird. If I'm understanding you correctly, the LED lights should cycle through each function with the button push, and not light up two functions simultaneously

MC909 is closest to Fantom-S, but both descend from the JV/XV. Roland actually released a patch compilation of JV/XV patches for the Fantom-X series, but unfortunately it seems you can only load it via their decades old...

I have an MC505 and others, but never had a D2. Check the midi implementation for the D2, this is where you would find if it's possible to set the drum part to the RHY setting. You might have to do it via sysex though. A...

Wow this totally worked, thanks JVDungeon! Been trying to get this shit to work years!

I think I have the same adapter, will try this tonight and report back as I haven't had any luck per my previous postings

Yes you can use an external midi keyboard while step sequencing on the 505/909. You might need to turn on the "Remote Keyboard Switch" which is basically a midi omni mode