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Re: Using fast memory cards? in Fantom-S and Fantom-X · 17 May 2015

FYI I determined the read speed by mounting both the internal memory and the SD card on my computer over USB, and benchmarking the drive. The read speed is actually exactly 512KB/s for both. It's not going to go any fast...

Re: Using fast memory cards? in Fantom-S and Fantom-X · 17 May 2015

A fast card will be a complete waste of money . At least with my XR, the Fantom XR itself is the limiting factor. I have determined that it loads samples at a rate of about 600 KBytes/s (not a typo). This is with an SD t...

Re: Creating and distributing new patches with multisamples in Fantom-S and Fantom-X · 22 Nov 2013

Andy, Unfortunately, there is no easy way to transfer multisamples and samples between cards. The best way I have found is to start different sample projects at specific sample numbers (by using Henrik Grek's Fantom samp...

Re: Creating and distributing new patches with multisamples in Fantom-S and Fantom-X · 21 Nov 2013

No one, really ?

Creating and distributing new patches with multisamples in Fantom-S and Fantom-X · 8 Nov 2013

I am in the process of converting the free Blanchet harpsichord samples frmo http://sonimusicae.free.fr/blanchet1-en.html for use my Fantom-XR . I started with an old version of Translator Free which converted half the s...

Re: Windows 7 drivers for Fantom-X in Fantom-S and Fantom-X · 7 Apr 2010

Thanks ! It works for me too. After over 3 years being 64 bit (on Vista, and now Win7), finally there is a driver for the Fantom X .

Re: Fantom XR v2 upgrade no longer available from Roland in Fantom-S and Fantom-X · 23 Aug 2009

I ran out of patience and UPS'ed my XR to Roland last thursday. I hope it doesn't take them too long to return it. Fortunately it's not my only sound module so I can still make some sounds with my MIDI controller keyboar...

Fantom XR v2 upgrade no longer available from Roland in Fantom-S and Fantom-X · 10 Aug 2009

They want me to send in the module for upgrade, but it would be out for 1-2 weeks. I don't like that option at all. Can anyone help with a used upgrade card ? Thanks !

Re: Fantom XR issues in Fantom-S and Fantom-X · 10 Aug 2009

I called Roland support today. 1) they told me Roland Japan is working on it . But no date. 3) The upgrade is no longer available. They want me to send in the XR for upgrade . This is a real inconvenience. It would be ou...

Fantom XR issues in Fantom-S and Fantom-X · 9 Aug 2009

1) Is there a driver for Vista x64 yet ? 2) Where can I download the latest Fantom Convertor and its documentation ? rolandsamplers.org has broken links to both. 3) Where can I get the sample tools upgrade fan-xr-up1 ? I...

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