Using the chord memory function (chord memory), About the chord memory function, Performing with the chord memory function – Roland Fantom-X7 User Manual

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Using the Chord Memory Function (Chord Memory)

Chord Memory is a function that allows you to play chords based on
pre-programmed

Chord Forms

, just by pressing a single key on the

keyboard. The Fantom-X can store 64 preset chord forms and 64 user
chord forms. If you wish, you can overwrite any of the 64 user
(factory set) chord forms.

The chord memory function operates on the arpeggio part in
Performance mode. If a rhythm set is selected for that part, you can
also use this to play rhythms.

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You cannot use the chord memory function with the pads.

When you use the Chord Memory function with a tone for
which the Mono/Poly Parameters (p. 77) is Mono, only one
sound in the chord is played. When using the Chord Memory
function to turn Poly the Mono/Poly Parameters.

1.

Press [CHORD MEMORY] to turn it on.

The button will light.

fig.11-001

2.

Play the keyboard.

A chord will sound according to the currently selected chord
form.

When you press the C4 key (Middle C), the chord is played
using the exact chord structure recorded in the Chord Form.
This is referenced to the C4 key; parallel chords are played by
pressing other keys.

3.

To finish playing arpeggios, press [CHORD MEMORY] again
to turn it off.

Changing the chord form will change the notes in the chord.

1.

Hold down [SHIFT] and press [CHORD MEMORY].

The following screen appears.

If Performance mode is selected, (Performance) will appear at
the right of “Chord Form.”

fig.12-001_50

2.

Either turn the VALUE dial or use [INC]/[DEC] to select a
Chord Form number.

The notes of the chord will be displayed.

3.

When you have finished selecting a Chord Form, press [Exit].

About the Chord Memory

Function

Using in Combination with the Arpeggio
Function

When performing with the Chord Form function, you can also
use it along with the Arpeggio function (p. 128). After first
storing complex Chord Forms in memory, you can then call
them up when Arpeggio is on, and you can easily create
complex arpeggio sounds just by pressing a single key.

Performing with the Chord

Memory Function

Turning Chord Memory Function

On and Off

Selecting Chord Forms

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