YASE2 Manual (English)

Manual for Rev.2.3.
Publisher Walter Ingenieurdienstleistungen Country Germany Web Site http://www.nexoe.de E-Mail info@nexoe.de Copyright 2006 - 2009 Walter Ingenieurdienstleistungen, All Rights Reserved
NEXOE Fantom YASE - Manual
Table of Contents
Part I Part II Part III
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Welcome to Fantom YASE 2 Safety Instructions Introduction
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About Fantom ................................................................................................................................... YASE 10 Why Fantom ................................................................................................................................... YASE? 12 Hard- and ................................................................................................................................... Software Requirements 13 Restrictions, ................................................................................................................................... Limitations 14 Online information ................................................................................................................................... and links 15 How to buy ................................................................................................................................... Fantom YASE 15 How to register ................................................................................................................................... Fantom YASE 16 How to update ................................................................................................................................... Fantom YASE 17
Part IV
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The User Interface
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The Main................................................................................................................................... Menu and Navigation Panel 20 The List Panels ................................................................................................................................... 21 Pull-Down-Menus ................................................................................................................................... 23 Special Keyboard ................................................................................................................................... and Mouse Commands 24
Part V
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Quick Start Tutorials
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Make a complete ................................................................................................................................... Backup of your Fantom storage 28 Samples ................................................................................................................................... 29

Sample Edit ......................................................................................................................................................... Normalizing .................................................................................................................................................. Automatic .................................................................................................................................................. Loop Detection Import single ......................................................................................................................................................... samples from CD-ROM Import single ......................................................................................................................................................... samples from the PC Grab single ......................................................................................................................................................... samples from the Fantom 29 31 31 32 34 36
Multisamples ................................................................................................................................... 38
Multisample ......................................................................................................................................................... Edit Import a Multisample ......................................................................................................................................................... from a file Export a Multisample ......................................................................................................................................................... to a file 38 41 43
Patches ................................................................................................................................... 46
Import a Program ......................................................................................................................................................... from CD-ROM Import a Program ......................................................................................................................................................... from a file Export a Patch ......................................................................................................................................................... to a file 46 48 51
Part VI
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Reference
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Some Sampler ................................................................................................................................... Basics 55 Fantom YASE ................................................................................................................................... Features at a glance 59
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The Sample ................................................................................................................................... Editor 62

Wave Edit ......................................................................................................................................................... Functions Wave Import ......................................................................................................................................................... from AKAI S1000 CD-ROM Wave Import ......................................................................................................................................................... from Roland S7x CD-ROM Wave Import ......................................................................................................................................................... from AKAI S5000 File Wave Import ......................................................................................................................................................... from a *.wav file Wave Export ......................................................................................................................................................... to a *.wav file 64 67 68 68 69 69
The Multisample ................................................................................................................................... Editor 70

Multisamples ......................................................................................................................................................... - a little introduction Multisample ......................................................................................................................................................... Edit Functions Multisample ......................................................................................................................................................... Import from a Fantom YASE File Multisample ......................................................................................................................................................... Export to a Fantom YASE File 70 73 76 76
The Patch ................................................................................................................................... Editor 77

Patch Edit ......................................................................................................................................................... Functions Additional ......................................................................................................................................................... Patch Edit Functions Program Import ......................................................................................................................................................... from AKAI S1000 CD-ROM Program Import ......................................................................................................................................................... from Roland S7x CD-ROM Program Import ......................................................................................................................................................... from AKAI S5000 File Program Import ......................................................................................................................................................... from a Fantom YASE File Program Export ......................................................................................................................................................... to a Fantom YASE File 78 82 83 83 83 83 84
Fantom YASE ................................................................................................................................... Options 85
Part VII
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What file ................................................................................................................................... format is used for the wave file? 89 What is the ................................................................................................................................... root note of a wave? 89 Crossfading ................................................................................................................................... - What 's that? 89 What is a................................................................................................................................... seamless loop? 90 What is a................................................................................................................................... multisample? 90 What is a................................................................................................................................... patch? 90 AKAIS1000 ................................................................................................................................... - what will be imported? 91 Fantom YASE ................................................................................................................................... doesn't recognize my storage as a Fantom drive 91 How to prepare ................................................................................................................................... a Fantom storage for Fantom YASE 91 Why there's ................................................................................................................................... no "Save-To" function in the Sample Editor? 92
Part VIII
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Fantom YASE Software License Agreement
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End User................................................................................................................................... License Agreement 94 Copyright ................................................................................................................................... (Documentation) 95
Index
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Part
Welcome to Fantom YASE 2
Welcome to Fantom YASE 2
Welcome to a new dimension in sample conversion and editing.

Thanks for choosing Fantom YASE (Yet Another Sample Editor). Fantom YASE is a product of NEXOE Audio Solutions Germany. It is a stand-alone editor for wave files and sampler program data that radically simplifies the import work flows for Live and Studio Samplers, especially Fantom - S/X/G Series workstations of Roland Corp. Japan. Next to Fantom-specific edit features we implemented a huge amount of very useful sample edit procedures for all Microsoft compatible audio wave files (*.wav). For instance, we implemented a world-class looping algorithm into the sample edit section. Fantom YASE 2 offers everything that the earlier versions included and much more. Virtually all users' requests have been implemented and every aspect of the program has been overhauled and improved, without sacrificing familiarity and intuitive ease of use. And of course - we implemented a full support for Roland's new workstation generation - the Fantom G!
The new features at a glance

Fully integrated graphical interface - WAVE Editor with full range and zoomed view - Loop Point Editor (zoomed view, layered) - Frequency Spectrum display - Root Note Editor - Key Range Editors, with SPLIT CAPTURE - Velocity Range Editors, with SPLIT CAPTURE - Parameter Sliders and Knobs as you know it from the sampler hardware - Drag & Drop for Assignment procedures Sample Editor with all work flows you need - Exports Microsoft Wave Format as well as Roland Fantom S/X/G Series workstation Wave Format - Grabber for Roland Fantom S/X/G Series workstation Samples (Re-Conversion to the Microsoft Wave Format) - Automatic seamless loop detection, comprehensive manual loop editor - Automatic Root Note Detection, with graphic Editor - Normalizing - Truncating - Simple Equalizer - Internal Improvements for a faster file loading while booting the Roland Fantom S/X/G Series workstation gear Comprehensive Patch Editor - 4 Tone Layer Panels, automatic Panel Toggle - Graphical Key Range Editor, with SPLIT CAPTURE - Graphical Velocity Range Editor, with SPLIT CAPTURE - Export/Import of complete Patches (Programs) in YASE's generic Patch Format - TVA-Envelope Wizard (Rev. 2.2.1up) Substantial Import Capabilities for AKAI S1000/3000/5000/6000 and Roland S7x Sampler Series - Import of Samples with all Header information (Loop, Root Note, ...) - Automatic Wave Resampling for Fantom Import - Import of Programs with automatic Generation of Sample Mappings (Multisamples) and Tone Layers - Import of a huge amount of program parameters (TVA, TVF, Common, ...), customizable - Export/Import of complete Patches (Programs) in YASE's generic Patch Format
Part
II
Safety Instructions
Read this manual carefully before using Fantom YASE
Fantom YASE has a lot of functions even if the user interface seems to be quite simple. The full power of the software you can only use with the profound knowledge of the features as well as the keyboard and mouse commands.
Make Backups of all data before using Fantom YASE
If you are not really familiar with the use of this software and/or to avoid unexpected results please make backups of your existing data before using the software. Or use formatted (empty) storages for this issue. Fantom YASE supports making backups 28 with a single button click.
Run Fantom YASE on a computer with enough power and appropriate operating system
Here 13 you'll find suggestions for the right Hard- and Software. Make sure that you have installed a Microsoft DirectX 8.1 driver (or above).
See also:
Hard- and Software Requirements Restrictions, Limitations 14
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Part
III
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Introduction
The content of the complete manual was created for the printed version (*.pdf) as well as for the help file (*.chm) in conjunction with Fantom YASE. The quick start 28 tutorial section is interactive if you use the help file version (*.chm). The topics in this section provide some basic information about Fantom YASE, what it is for and what you can do with it.
How to get started

Study this Introduction program.
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and The User Interface

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sections for an introduction to the to familiarize yourself with using
Then work through the Quick Start Tutorials Fantom YASE.
Learning more
See the Reference Section YASE.
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section for detailed instructions on using Fantom
3.1
About Fantom YASE

Fantom YASE is a software designed to bring external sound libraries into your Roland Fantom S/X/G Series workstation and prepare them so that you can play the sound data straightaway. It makes converting and/or editing of samples and programs for your sampler of choice a pleasure because of its convenience and quickness. All the tools you need are at your fingertips in a single intuitive environment, and the program handles all the complex, technical aspects of the process for you. Instead of wasting countless hours "programming" your sound patches you can focus all your energy on actually creating sounds and checking them out, so that all your working time is productive time and of course - fun. This has always been true of Fantom YASE, but Version 2 transports power and user-friendliness to a completely new dimension. We know of no other conversion tool available that provides more comprehensive features and so much power in such a user-friendly package. Even if it stores the sound data in an external memory (offline from the Roland Fantom workstation) you can listen the samples while editing them with loops and equalizer settings.
If you want to get started with Fantom YASE right away go to the Quick Start Tutorials
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Intuitive working environment

Fantom YASE's working environment gives you all the editing features of a modern studio software, including graphical editors and the look & feel of the real hardware for complex parameters. This is combined with powerful features for the sample editing.
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User-friendliness combined with power user features

The intuitive environment handles all the complexities of sound conversion and editing for you, letting you concentrate on the music itself. Getting under the hood you see an absolutely reliable sample converter and the most comprehensive sample mapping algorithm ever. Due to the lack of compatibility of the hardware samplers a conversion software has to "understand" the firmware philosophy in order to translate even complete different data models. We didn't want to invent a translation software for a lot of sampler models. But we wanted to create a Swiss-Army-Knife for one of the best music workstations of our days - and this with the best result!
Software Overview
Fantom YASE controls selected program parameters as well as sample files and mappings for Roland Fantom S/X/G Series workstation. The source data can be Sampler specific sound data (CD-ROM, i.e. AKAI S1000 Sound libraries) as well as internal sound data of the Roland Fantom workstation or external sound files (Fantom YASE exchange format). The software can grab and handle sound data from AKAI S-Series Sampler as well as Roland S-7x Series Sampler. As displayed in the picture below you can get these data directly from CD-ROM without the need of extra drivers or conversion tools.
Fantom YASE - Overview
Inside Fantom YASE 2 there is a generic sampler engine for the handling of all
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necessary sound parameters as well as sample files. With Fantom YASE you can edit sample data, sample mappings (multi samples) and selected program parameters. The big advantage of this sampler engine is the possibility to import and export several formats, Fantom YASE 2 controls:
Import Formats Microsoft Audio File Format (*.wav) Output Formats Microsoft Audio File Format (*.wav) sample
AKAI S1000 sampler and compatible Fantom S/X (audio data, (audio data, sample mappings, program mappings, program data) data), CD-ROM content AKAI S5000 sampler and compatible Fantom G (audio data, (audio data, sample mappings, program mappings, program data) data) Roland S-7x Series Sampler (audio data, sample mappings, program data), CD-ROM content
sample
Generic Program File Format (Fantom Generic Program File Format (Fantom YASE Exchange Format, audio data, YASE Exchange Format, audio data, sample mappings, program data) sample mappings, program data)
Table 1 - Fantom YASE Data Formats
For more information which program parameters will be handled please refer to the chapter Fantom YASE Features at a glance 59 in the Reference section.
See also:
Why Fantom YASE? 12 Quick Start Tutorial 28 Reference - Fantom YASE Features at a glance
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3.2
Why Fantom YASE?

Fantom YASE changes your Roland Fantom S/X/G Series workstation into a real sampler!
Import external programs with audio data into your Fantom within seconds. Make changes of audio file (samples), sample mappings or parameter data and upload them into the sampler with a couple of clicks - and play them. Save your programs (patches) into a generic data format for backup and exchange purposes. Fantom YASE lets you work with your workstation more efficient!
Save time
There are a lot of high quality sample libraries on the market. Fantom YASE helps you to include these sounds in your sound setup faster. The time required for creating such a setup can be measured in minutes or hours instead of days.
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Save money
Time is money - as faster you can handle your sound sets as more time you have for the music itself. There is not further need of buying the newest hardware - if you are able to include the newest sound sets into your own gear. With the aid of Fantom YASE - no problem. The only disadvantage of the Roland Fantom S/X/G Series workstation is the lack of user-friendliness in case of importing and handling external sound data. Fantom YASE was developed to remedy this lack and extend your workstation to a real sampler - this fact counts!
Concentrate on your work

Fantom YASE's intuitive user interface is transparent and straightforward. All the technical details are handled in the background by the program. Enjoy the music you make with your sampler and its sounds, your Roland Fantom S/X/G Series workstation has a fantastic audio engine - bring the best out of it.
Sound engineering can be fun

Don't believe it? Give it a try with Fantom YASE...
3.3
Hard- and Software Requirements

Hardware Requirements (Minimum)
Single 86x Core CPU 1,4GHz (Intel or AMD) Graphics Interface with as least 256 MB RAM Stereo Sound Card (recommended, for listening of edited audio files) 512 MB RAM USB 2.0 port CF-Card Reader (recommended, for Fantom-S/X)
Supported Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows XP, SP2 (32bit) Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (32bit) Please note that Microsoft Windows Vista is still not officially supported. We know that several users use the application under the 32bit version of this operating system but we don't support it yet.
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Driver Requirements
Microsoft DirectX driver, revision 8.1 or later Fantom YASE 2 plays the audio files with loop information. That requires a "real-time" audio engine like Steinberg's ASIO or an equal high resolution driver. DirectX is a valuable alternative. Normally it is already installed. You can check this via Fantom YASE 2 Options General Settings click the button "?". You don't have this driver installed? No problem, you can get the latest one for free here. Please download the "DirectX End-User Runtime".
See also:
Safety instructions
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3.4
Restrictions, Limitations
Fantom YASE was made to improve the work flows for converting and handling of external sound data (samples with their mapping in a program). The software is not a displacement for Roland's Fantom PC-Editor delivered with your workstation. Due to the fact that you make all steps with Fantom YASE offline you cannot directly listen to the end result inside the Fantom (more details here 60 ). Normally you will import and setup the sounds into your workstation storage via Fantom YASE, so that you can listen the program (patch) - this only takes few minutes. The further editing procedure of patches should be made with the aid of Roland's PC-Editor. Fantom YASE imports much more than only samples and mappings. The most important filter settings are imported, too. But you cannot edit the filter parameters after importing them. This wouldn't make sense, because - we still are offline! To edit filter parameters you should hear what you do. Which filter parameters are available for the import (and/or can be considered) you can choose at the global options 85 page. To reduce the disadvantage - to be always "offline" - we implemented a Realtime Player into Fantom YASE, especially to support the very important sample edit procedure "looping". But the sound you listen can slightly (up to extreme) differ from what you will listen at your workstation, because of its additional filters and settings, ... and of course of this reason: The Fantom calculates the tone pitch of the audio files with the aid of the root note information inside the file header. Fantom YASE doesn't have such a pitch algorithm - it always plays the samples without pitching them from the raw data. Means that it could happen that you will hear different tone pitches of the same sound at the PC and at the workstation.
See also:
Safety Instructions License 94
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3.5
Online information and links

You can also find plenty of help and information about Fantom YASE online.
The Fantom YASE online users' forum:

This forum is managed and moderated by Michael Menze and Jens Walter, experienced Fantom YASE user who were involved in the development of the software. It is now the central meeting-place for Fantom YASE users from all over the world. Registration for the forum is free. In addition to sections on all aspects of using Fantom YASE there are also tutorials, tips and tricks and more. Discussion is lively and the other users are helpful and supportive.
Register before using the forum. Please note that you must register if you want to post in the forum. To do this you must choose a user name and password. Since the forum is independent from Walter Ingenieurdienstleistungen Germany you cannot use the user name and password provided when you purchased Fantom YASE!
This address takes you to the main forum portal page: http://www.nexoe.de/forum
See also:
How To Buy
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3.6
How to buy Fantom YASE

You can buy Fantom YASE directly online worldwide with all three major credit cards. As soon as your transaction is completed you will be able to unlock the program and start working right away. Share-it delivers a register key via e-mail or download. Here you find how to register 16 the application with the aid of this key.
Direct order link:

http://www.shareit.com/YASE
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3.7
How to register Fantom YASE
In the navigation panel 20 click the button register. The register window appears. Go to the second page with "FORWARD". You see the registration form:
(1) Registration Name

Enter your name here.
The Registration Name must be the given name and the family name as used when you bought the license 15 at share-it.
Please consider the use of capital and small initial letters, too.
(2) License Key

Enter the license key here. You can copy and paste it from the order confirmation mail you got from share-it.
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(3) Optional information

Not necessary for the registration.
(4) Click "OK" to finish the registration!

Immediately you get the information (5) if the registration was successful, the right panel (6) shows the registration state.
See also:
How to buy
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3.8
How to update Fantom YASE

The update procedure requires an internet access and a common internet browser.
We frequently offer free as well as commercial updates. We recommend that you visit us at least once a month at our home page to check if a new version is available.
You only can update your application with setups of an equal main version for free.
This means that i.e. Fantom YASE version 1 can only be updated with a setup of revision 1 for free. If you purchased an older main version you need an update key for the actual version 2. If you are not sure make backups of your old setup files. To update please click the "Update" button.
Your internet browser should open the page http://www.nexoe.de/downloads
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Please download the latest version of the software by clicking the link "setup.zip", save this file, unpack the "setup.exe". Uninstall the older version via "Start Control Panel Software". Choose "Fantom YASE" from the list, click "uninstall". Install the newer one by executing the "setup.exe", follow the instructions of the setup procedure.
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The User Interface

Fantom YASE has a clear and intuitive user interface. The programs workspace includes a sample editor and a patch editor.
4.1
The Main Menu and Navigation Panel
Navigation - Panel Misc.
Navigation - Panel Samples / Programs
(1) The Main Menu Button

This button opens the Main Menu. Here you can i.e. select the sample editor
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page.
(2) The Language Pull-Down Menu

This menu is to select the Language. Fantom YASE 2 supports English and German.
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The language will be restored after restarting Fantom YASE.
(3) The Style Pull-Down Menu

With the style menu you can choose the look and feel of the application. Check the styles out... The style will be restored after restarting Fantom YASE.
(4) The Help Panel

Here you find buttons for "About Fantom YASE", "Register Help.
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", "Update
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" and (this)
(5) The File Actions Panel

These buttons are for all file functions of the sample editor 77 . In detail: Refresh (file lists in the File Browser) Cancel (several edit actions as well as read procedures) Import (patch editor, imports several file types) Export (patch editor, exports several file types) Backup (of the complete Fantom storage) Undo (for the physical file actions "Save" and "Delete") Delete (physical deleting of a file, or initializing of a parameter set) Save (physical saving of a file)
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as well as the patch editor
(6) The Wave Player Panel

These buttons are for playing sample files of the sample editor editor 77 . These are:
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as well as the patch
Play (playing a sample file with the internal wave player), please also refer to Driver Requirements 13 Stop Playing
4.2
The List Panels

This topic provides a brief guide to the list panels of Fantom YASE's user interface. List panels are important for the view of the file content of a storage/CD-ROM as well as the content of the parameter file.
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All panel settings will be restored after restarting the editor page.
List Panels - Handling with the mouse cursor
Opening a panel
Simply slide over the appropriate lug with the mouse cursor. The panel opens. But it isn't fixed. Means if the mouse cursor leaves the panel it disappears immediately.
Locking a panel
If you need the content of the panel more than once lock it by clicking the icon (top right corner). The icon changes and the panel doesn't disappear. If you click the icon once again you unlock it (clicking the icon toggles the lock state). If the mouse leaves the panel - it disappears.
Hiding a panel
By clicking the icon in the top right corner into the unlocked state the panel will disappear after leaving the focus. If you want to force the disappearance of the panel simply click into the empty border of the panel tab, but please consider - the panel must be unlocked for this action.
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4.3
Pull-Down-Menus
Pull-Down Menu for Patches
(Patch editor only) Several program edit actions you can choose with the aid of a pull-down menu. Please note that this pull-down is only available if the patch/multisample/sample really exists.
Pull-Down Menu for Samples / Multisamples
(Patch editor only) Choose channel assignments and Multisample merge actions with the aid of a pull-down menu. Please note that this pull-down is only available if the assignment really exists.
See also:
Keyboard Shortcuts
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4.4
Special Keyboard and Mouse Commands

CTRL + "PLUS/MINUS"
(Patch editor only) If you want to slide a range with the graphical editor (velocity range or key range) you can do this with the mouse and/or with the keyboard. Simply slide the mouse into the range editor (to select the range). Press the key CTRL. The left corner shows the actual value of the lower limit of the range (1). Either use the mouse to drag the side to the destination value or use the buttons "+/-" to adjust the value.
SHIFT + "PLUS/MINUS"
(Patch editor only) If you want to slide a range with the graphical editor (velocity range or key range) you can do this with the mouse and/or with the keyboard. Simply slide the mouse into the range editor (to select the range). Press the key SHIFT. The right corner shows the actual value of the upper limit of the range (2). Either use the mouse to drag the side to the destination value or use the buttons "+/-" to adjust the value.
CTRL + "S" + Drag Mouse (Split Capture)
(Patch editor only) If you want to slide a range with the graphical editor (velocity range or key range) and the lower limit should be "aligned" to the upper limit of another tone layer range you can do this with the aid of the Fantom YASE function SPLIT CAPTURE : Slide the mouse into the range editor (to select the range). Press CTRL + "S". The "SPLIT CAPTURE" icon appears. Now drag the range with the mouse against the next layer.The drag procedure will be stopped when the value (i.e. value 101) is aligned to the next tone layer range (i.e. value 100).
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SHIFT + "S" + Drag Mouse (Split Capture)
(Program editor only) If you want to slide a range with the graphical editor (velocity range or key range) and the upper limit should be "aligned" to the lower limit of another tone layer range you can do this with the aid of the Fantom YASE function SPLIT CAPTURE : Slide the mouse into the range editor (to select the range). Press SHIFT + "S". The "SPLIT CAPTURE" icon appears. Now drag the range with the mouse against the next layer.The drag procedure will be stopped when the value (i.e. value 100) is aligned to the next tone layer range (i.e. value 101).
SPACE + Drag Mouse (Root Note)
If you want to change the root note of a sample (or key range) press SPACE. The root note arrow changes the color of the letters (red). Now drag the arrow with the mouse to the destination position.
CTRL + N
If you want to rename a selected item in a list select the item and press CTRL + N (1). An in place editor appears for naming the item. Please note that this editor is only available if the program/multisample/sample really exists. If you have selected more than one item you get an Edit Window for setting the automatic enumerating method. The software assumes that you want to rename all selected samples with a special rule:
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Slide with the Mouse over the areas to get more information. Changes in the Edit Boxes will immediately cause "simulated" changes in the list. The Button OK executes the automatic renaming procedure.
See also:
Pull-Down Menus
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The tutorials in this section provide a quick introduction to using Fantom YASE. They are intentionally kept brief so that you can actually start using the program as quickly as possible. The objective is not to teach you every single detail but to familiarize you with the basic principles and the way the program works. For full details on the procedures described in the tutorials please refer to the Reference 55 section. The Quick Start Tutorials are interactive and assume that you have opened this help with Fantom YASE. To check if this help file interacts with your application simply click one of these buttons, this ... or this ... . They should adjust Fantom YASE's workspace.
If you read the Manual via Adobe Reader you cannot see the buttons behind some words. It seems that something was forgotten... The Buttons you only can see (and "click") when you start this help page in conjunction with Fantom YASE. The Adobe Reader does not support such icons and leave the space blank.
5.1
Make a complete Backup of your Fantom storage

This tutorial shows you how to make a complete backup of your Fantom storage or project folder. The backup file is a common "*.CAB" file (cabinet file). You can simply extract it into a Fantom storage with the Microsoft Windows Explorer.
Preliminary Steps:
1. (External Storages only) Connect your Fantom storage with the PC Plug the USB stick, the card reader or the Fantom device into the appropriate port. 2. (Fantom as storage only) Bring the Fantom into the storage mode. In the result you can see the device as a common "drive" in your Microsoft Windows File-Explorer.
Next Steps:
3. Open the Sample Editor page 4. Open the Fantom Memory list
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5. Choose the Fantom Drive / Project Folder where your storage is connected to (1) After choosing the Fantom drive (Fantom-G: Project Folder) the sample content of the storage will be displayed in the "Fantom Memory" list. 6. Click into the Fantom Drive list (2) Any existing sample item. The button "Backup" becomes now enabled. 7. Click the Button "Backup" (3) A dialog for choosing the backup filename will appear. After clicking "SAVE" the complete content of the drive / folder will be packed (with sub folders).
See also:
Safety instructions
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5.2
5.2.1
Samples
Sample Edit
The following tutorials show you how to edit samples. The algorithm of all of them is pretty equal: 1. Choose the sample 2. Do Edit functions 3. Listen to the result if necessary 4. Save the Sample For more detailed instructions and background information please refer to the chapter Sample Edit 64 in the Reference section.
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Preliminary Steps:
1. (External Storages only) Connect your Fantom storage with the PC Plug the USB stick, the card reader or the Fantom device into the appropriate port. 2. (Fantom as storage only) Bring the Fantom into the storage mode. In the result you can see the device as a common "drive" in your Microsoft Windows Explorer.
Next Steps:
3. Open the Sample Editor page 4. Open the Fantom Memory list 5. Choose the Fantom Drive / Project Folder where your storage is connected to
After choosing the Fantom drive (Fantom-G: Project Folder) the sample content of the storage will be displayed in the "Fantom Memory" list. 6. Click into Fantom Drive list (Fantom Memory) at the sample you want to edit Any existing sample item. The audio wave will be graphically displayed in the "Full Range" diagram. 7. Go ahead with your Edit function ...
See also:
FAQ - Why there is no "Save-To" function for samples
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5.2.1.1
Normalizing
The following tutorial shows how to normalize a wave file. It attempts that you have done the preliminary steps 29 before.
Steps:
1. Click the button "NORM"
The Wave will be normalized. Go ahead with editing functions or ... 2. Save the changes by clicking "SAVE".
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5.2.1.2 Automatic Loop Detection
The following tutorial shows how to find seamless loop points of a wave file. It attempts that you have done the preliminary steps 29 before.
Steps:
1. Select one of the buttons "AUTO", "START", "END", "CROSS"
The meaning is as follows:
1.) Loop - Auto: The wave will be completely analyzed, an optimal loop start and loop end will be found. The wave will be finalized with a cross fade algorithm. 2.) Loop - Start: The algorithm searches an optimal loop point for the loop start, the loop end is fixed. The wave will be finalized with a cross fade algorithm. 3.) Loop - End: The algorithm searches an optimal loop point for the loop end, the loop start is fixed. The wave will be finalized with a cross fade algorithm. 4.) Cross fade: The algorithm doesn't search a loop point, the manually
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adjusted loop points are taken for the cross fade algorithm. The Wave will now have the parameters for a seamless loop. Go ahead with editing functions or ... 2. Save the changes by clicking "SAVE".
5.2.2
Import single samples from CD-ROM

This tutorial shows you the basics of importing single samples from a CD-ROM storage into the Fantom. Fantom YASE reads CD-ROM content from AKAI S1000/S3000 and Roland S7x series sampler. For more detailed instructions and background information please refer to Sample Import 67 in the Reference section.
Preliminary Steps:
1. Format your Fantom Storage Please refer to your Fantom manual how to format your storage. You can also refer to the FAQ section 91 .
An unprepared storage / path is not visible for Fantom YASE.
2. Add a Project Template to the device (Fantom-G only) Please refer to your Fantom manual how to bring a Project Template to your storage. You can also refer to the FAQ section 91 .
Next Steps:
3. Open the Sample Editor page 4. Realign the List Panels for CD-ROM import 5. Insert the CD-ROM with the content to be imported, close the CD-ROM tray and choose CD-ROM in the pull-down list.
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After choosing the CD-ROM the content will be displayed in the "Source Drive" list below. Not yet refreshed? Refresh the list once again . 6. Choose the Fantom Drive / Project Folder
After choosing the Fantom drive (Fantom-G: Project Folder) the sample content of the storage will be displayed in the "Fantom Memory" list below. 7. Now drag a node into the Fantom samples list.
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All samples will be inserted after the dropped position. If there are already samples at these positions Fantom YASE will find the next free position for the appropriate sample. No samples will be overridden. 8. Save the changes by clicking "SAVE".
See also:
Import a program from CD 46 Import single samples from PC 34 Grab single samples from Fantom
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5.2.3
Import single samples from the PC

This tutorial shows you the basics of importing single samples from the PC into the Fantom. For more detailed instructions and background information please refer to Sample Import 69 in the Reference section.
Preliminary Steps:
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Next Steps:
3. Open the Sample Editor page 4. Realign the List Panels for Wave import 5. Choose the source path where you have the wave files to be imported into the Fantom.
After choosing the source path the content will be displayed in the "Source Drive" list below. The files are sorted by the wave parameters channels, sample rate and resolution (bits per sample). 6. Choose the Fantom Drive / Project Folder
After choosing the Fantom drive (Fantom-G: Project Folder) the sample content of the storage will be displayed in the "Fantom Memory" list below. 7. Select the files and drag them into the Fantom samples list.
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All samples will be inserted after the dropped position. If there are already samples at these positions Fantom YASE will find the next free position for the appropriate sample. No samples will be overridden. 8. Save the changes by clicking "SAVE".
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5.2.4
Grab single samples from the Fantom

This tutorial shows you how to grab single samples from the Fantom and save them to the PC.
Preliminary Steps:
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3. Open the Sample Editor page 4. Realign the List Panels for Wave import 5. Choose the source path as the export destination for the Fantom samples.
After choosing the source path the content will be displayed in the "Source Drive" list below. The files are sorted by the wave parameters channels, sample rate and resolution (bits per sample). 6. Choose the Fantom Drive / Project Folder After choosing the Fantom drive (Fantom-G: Project Folder) the sample content of the storage will be displayed in the "Fantom Memory" list below. 7. Select the files and drag them into the "Source Drive" samples list.
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All samples will be inserted and sorted by the wave parameters channels, sample rate and resolution (bits per sample).. Samples will only be overridden if the sample name (display name at the Fantom) in the folder already exists. 8. Save the changes by clicking "SAVE".
See also:
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5.3
5.3.1
Multisamples
Multisample Edit
Fantom YASE has comprehensive possibilities to handle sample mappings (multisamples). The following tutorials show you how to create and edit such mapping. For more detailed instructions and background information please refer to Multisample Editor 70 in the Reference section.
Preliminary Steps:
Next Steps:
3. Open the Program Editor page 4. Realign the List Panels for Selection of your Fantom Drive / Project Folder 5. Choose the Fantom Drive / Project Folder where your storage is connected to (1)
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After choosing the Fantom drive (Fantom-G: Project Folder) all programs, multisamples and samples of the storage will be displayed in the appropriate list. 6. Now close the Patch Panel, you don't need it further
7. Double click the multisample you want to edit (2) This can be an initiated multisample, too. The lists and the Multisample Editor panel will be colored (if you have chosen this option 85 ). 8. Double click into the empty key area where you want to create a new key range (3) and drop a sample into the new row of the table "Assigned Keyranges" (4)
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9. Change lower and upper values of existing key ranges with SHIFT/CTRL and Mouse or "+/-" (5) Slide with the mouse into the related range and drag the lower (CTRL+mouse) or upper (SHIFT+mouse) value. How to do this please refer to chapter Keyboard Shortcuts 24 . If you slide the value over an existing range this range will become shorter until it disappears.
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10.Execute Edit-Actions for grouped key ranges (7) Choose the ranges you want to edit from the list via (CTRL and) Mouse and right-click into the list (7). Now you can execute: 1. Shift the ranges (left border, right border and/or root note) - the editor (8) appears for the selection. 2. Delete the selected ranges (no samples will be deleted) 3. Shift the root note to the related range. the root note will be shifted to the right border of the range. 11.Save the changes (6)
5.3.2
Import a Multisample from a file

This tutorial shows you how to import a multisample from an external file into the Fantom. Fantom YASE reads multisamples with the included sample files from a generic file format. For more detailed instructions and background information please refer to Multisample Editor 70 in the Reference section.
Preliminary Steps:
Next Steps:
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After choosing the Fantom drive (Fantom-G: Project Folder) all programs, multisamples and samples of the storage will be displayed in the appropriate list. 6. Now close the Patch and the Sample Panel, realign the List Panels for multisample file import 7. Click the "Import" Button (1).
The Patch Editor will be colored (if you have chosen this option 85 ). A common File Open Dialog appears. Select the file type "MULTISAMPLE FILES" (2) and the import file (3) here. Click "Open" (4). The multisample will be displayed at the first tone layer (left channel).
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8. Save the multisample by clicking "SAVE" (5). Now an Import Wizard Dialog appears. Drag the multisample to the destination position (1) and click "Forward" (2).
Repeat this procedure at the next page with the related samples. Finally select "OK" to finish the import assignments. Now the multisample will be imported with all samples.
You can drag the samples in one group. They will be positioned without to override an existing file.
See also:
Export a Multisample to a file The Multisample Editor 70
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5.3.3
Export a Multisample to a file

This tutorial shows you how to export a multisample from the Fantom to an external file. This can be done for backup purposes as well as for a simple reorganization. Fantom YASE stores multisamples data with the included sample files in a generic file format. For more detailed instructions and background information please refer to Multisample Editor 70 in the Reference section.
Preliminary Steps:
1. (External Storages only) Connect your Fantom storage with the PC Plug the USB stick, the card reader or the Fantom device into the appropriate
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port. 2. (Fantom as storage only) Bring the Fantom into the storage mode. In the result you can see the device as a common "drive" in your Microsoft Windows Explorer.
Next Steps:
After choosing the Fantom drive (Fantom-G: Project Folder) all programs, multisamples and samples of the storage will be displayed in the appropriate list. 6. Now close the Patch and the Sample Panel, realign the List Panels for multisample file export 7. Double click the Multisample you want to export (2)
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The Patch Editor toggles to the Multisample Editor and will be colored (if you have chosen this option 85 ). It shows now the multisample parameters. 8. Click the "Export" button (3) A common File Save Dialog appears.
9. Choose the File Type "MULTISAMPLE FILES" and name the file (4). Click the "Save" Button (5).
See also:
Import a Multisample from a file The Multisample Editor 70
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5.4
5.4.1
Patches
Import a Program from CD-ROM
This tutorial shows you how to import a program from a CD-ROM storage into the Fantom. Fantom YASE reads CD-ROM content from AKAI S1000/S3000 and Roland S7x series sampler. For more detailed instructions and background information please refer to Program Editor 77 in the Reference section.
Preliminary Steps:
Next Steps:
3. Open the Program Editor page 4. Realign the List Panels for CD-ROM import 5. Insert the CD-ROM with the content to be imported, close the CD-ROM tray and choose CD-ROM in the pull-down list.
After choosing the CD-ROM the content will be displayed in the "Import Data (CD-ROM)" list below. The CD-ROM list and the patch editor panel will be colored (if you have chosen this option 85 ). Not yet refreshed? Refresh the list once again .
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6. Choose the Fantom Drive / Project Folder
After choosing the Fantom Drive/Path (Fantom-G: Project Folder) the program content of the storage will be displayed in the "Patches" list below.
7. Now double click the program node in the tree (1). The program will be loaded and the Patch Editor will be filled with the program information. Since it is only loaded into the Fantom YASE memory it is not stored yet. 8. Save the program by clicking "SAVE" (2). Now an Import Wizard Dialog appears. Drag the patch to the destination
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position (1) and select "Forward" (2).
Repeat this procedure at the next two pages with the multisamples as well as with the samples. Finally click "OK" to finish the import assignments. Now the program will be imported with all multisamples and samples.
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Import a Program from a file

This tutorial shows you how to import a program from an external file into the Fantom. Fantom YASE reads program data with the included sample files from a generic file format. For more detailed instructions and background information please refer to Program Editor 77 in the Reference section.
Preliminary Steps:
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Next Steps:
3. Open the Program Editor page 4. Realign the List Panels for program file import 5. Choose the Fantom Drive / Project Folder
After choosing the Fantom Drive/Path (Fantom-G: Project Folder) the program content of the storage will be displayed in the "Patches" list below. 6. Click the "Import" Button (1).
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The Patch Editor will be colored (if you have chosen this option 85 ). A common File Open Dialog appears. Select the file type "PROGRAM FILES" (2) and the import file (3) here. Click "Open" (4). The complete program will be displayed in the Patch Editor. 7. Save the program by clicking "SAVE" (5). Now an Import Wizard Dialog appears. Drag the patch to the destination position (1) and click "Forward" (2).
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Repeat this procedure at the next two pages with the multisamples as well as with the samples. Finally select "OK" to finish the import assignments. Now the program will be imported with all multisamples and samples.
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Export a Program to a file
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5.4.3
Export a Patch to a file

This tutorial shows you how to export a program from the Fantom to an external file. This can be done for backup purposes as well as for a simple reorganization. Fantom YASE stores program data with the included sample files in a generic file format. You can export program files of CD-ROM sources as well as programs from file sources and the Fantom itself. For more detailed instructions and background information please refer to Program Editor 77 in the Reference section.
Preliminary Steps:
Next Steps:
3. Open the Program Editor page 4. Realign the List Panels for file export 5. Choose the Fantom Drive / Project Folder where your storage is connected to (1) After choosing the Fantom drive (Fantom-G: Project Folder) the program content of the storage will be displayed in the "Patches" list.
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6. Select the Patch you want to export (2) The Patch Editor will be colored (if you have chosen this option the patch parameters. 7. Click the "Export" button (3) A common File Save Dialog appears.
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8. Choose the File Type "PROGRAM FILES" and name the file (4). 9. Click the "Save" Button (5).
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Reference
The Reference section contains documentation of technological aspects, detailed instructions as well as background information to using Fantom YASE. Studying these sections is not absolutely essential but it will make it much easier for you to use Fantom YASE efficiently and effectively.
6.1
Some Sampler Basics

If you want to understand the technology behind the application it is necessary to become familiar with the sampling engine of Fantom YASE. This is a memory model which simulates an audio workstation hardware. What is the difference between a Sampler and such an audio workstation? Difficult to find a definition (because of so many different manufacturer specific philosophies), but it might be right to say: The sampler is a "special" workstation that can record and reproduce external analog audio signals. Let's start with some Sampler Basics...
Common Audio-Workstation Sound Stages

Sound stages are to organize the audio signals inside the workstation and to add several parameters (filter, effects, ...) to them. The most common sound stages inside an audio workstation are: Samples (raw audio data, today with play parameters i.e. root note, loop definition, ...) Keygroups (Sample assignments to keys and their velocities, play parameters for samples, sometimes filter and effect settings) Programs (combination of Keygroups, filter settings, effect routing) Program Combinations (combination of Programs, filter settings, effect routing) Partitions (Storage units) One of the main features of Fantom YASE is the import of programs (with the related samples) of several sampler formats. So lets have a look at similarities and differences of the imported formats with Fantom YASE:
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Stage
AKAIS1000
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Fantom YASE (Generic Sampler Model)
Partition
Partition
Volume
F-S/X: CARD or Project Folder USER Memory F-G: Project (Folder at data storage) Performance 1...16 Patches -
Combinat Volume Performance ion of 1...16 Programs 1..32 Patches Programs in Multi-Mode , "Multi-Pat ch" Program, Program Patch 1...16 Keygroups Patch Partial 1...88 at
Patch Program Key Tone Layer 1...4, 1...n Keygroup Sample or Blocks Multisample assignment, Filter settings Multisample Keygroup Block Sample Sample assignment at Key assignment at 1...128 Key 1...128, Velocity ranges, Filter settings
Keygroup Keygroup Partial , Sample Sample Zone Sample Zone Mapping 1...4, at one 1...4, independent Key range, Key ranges and Velocity ranges, Velocity ranges, Filter settings Filter settings
Sample, Sample (Raw Sample (Raw Sample (Raw audio Sample (Raw Wave File audio data) audio data) data) audio data)
Table 2 - Sound Stages for some sampling workstations
As shown in the table above there are different philosophies of the manufacturers, each has advantages and disadvantages. The biggest differences are in the stage of the "Keygroups". But let's comment on the most important stages...
The Program Stage

There are not so many differences between the manufacturers. The biggest one might be how many so called Tone Layers (see below) you can combine to one program. The usage and assignment of additional parameters like filters and effect routings is of course manufacturer specific, too. The reason why Fantom YASE 2 is not focused on importing filter settings and effects is quite simple: Even if you catch the parameter value (i.e. for the cutoff frequency) and carry it over to the destination sampling workstation the same value can have a complete different sound as a result. Each of the manufacturers has its own "secrets" how to produce melodious sounds, and different sounds are intended. Please also refer to the chapter limitations 14 .
Tone Layers
You can call the Tone Layers a virtually stage, either in the Program (Tone Layer) or in the Keygroup Stage (Sample Zone). As it name implies via these layers you can lie more than one tone for one key on top of each other - and this for the complete range of your
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keyboard. Depending on the workstation concept you can assign much more than one sample to one key this way. In addition to that fact you can switch between these sounds via the velocity of the played key. Means the most important parameter of a Tone Layer is its velocity range! Since you understood this you have the answer why it is so difficult to import i.e. AKAI S1000 sounds into the Fantom. The S1000 defines the velocity switches independently for each Keygroup while the Fantom does this once for a Tone Layer at the Program Stage.
The Keygroup Stage

The Keygroup stage is the most interesting level for the import of sounds. Why? Here you'll find the routing of the sounds to the keys, sometimes combined with velocity switching zones (see chapter "Tone Layers" above). Some manufacturer added filter settings and effect routings to this stage. Means: If you want to import an older sound into a newer sampling workstation you should know which settings you can (or have to, or must not) carry over to the program stage. Older devices are indeed more flexible than our newer ones today. This "regression" is certainly a result of market research. In spite of using the full range of flexibility you'll find at older Sound CD-ROM's (i.e. AKAI S1000 CD-ROM's) quite often the same settings for Keygroups. The following scheme shows how the Keygroups were in fact used:
Typical usage of Keygroups in sounds of AKAIS1000 in comparison with the Fantom
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for velocity switches for the Zones of each Keygroup (i.e. Zone 1 of Keygroup 1 has the same values for the velocity range as Zone 1 of Keygroup 22). Of course there are exceptions. That's why we say that you can import approximately 80%...90% of the Sample Mappings (or Keygroups) of older CD-ROM sounds of AKAI and Roland with the aid of Fantom YASE. Especially Roland S7x sounds have the bigger probability to fail during the conversion because of the flexibility of the S7x concerning the Keygroups.
The Sample Stage

Since the first sampling workstations the basic technology to digitally reproduce an analog sound is equal. A stream of digital data for the wave is taken from the storage (i. e. from a wave file) into the memory (RAM) and converted to an analog audio signal. The difference is the so called resolution of the amplitude (Bit-Rate) and how many samples are available per period of the wave (sampling frequency). Newer specifications of these wave files include more than one audio channel into one data stream. Today there are a lot of sampling frequencies and resolutions possible.
AKAI S2000 Sampling Frequency Roland S7x Roland Fantom S/X/G Fantom YASE (Generic Sampler) all common sampling rates up to 96kHz 32bit float 21 (Mono), (Stereo) 2
22,05 kHz, 22,05 kHz, 44,1 kHz 44,1 kHz 24,0 kHz, 44,1 kHz, 48,0 kHz 16bit linear 1 (Mono) 16bit linear 1 (Mono), (Stereo)
Sampling Data 16bit linear format (Bit-Rate) Channels 1 (Mono)
Table 3 - Specification of Wave Files for sampling devices
A sampling workstation can have a higher internal resolution for the D/A conversion but the effective one is the specification of the files of the sample stage. If you compare the its specification with Audio CD's (44,1KHz@16bit) you'll see that the sampling workstations sound as good as common Audio CD's. If you vigilant read the table above you see only 1 channel (Mono) for the most popular samplers of the past... But they also reproduce stereo sounds, aren't they? Yes. They need to combine 2 Mono-Samples (2 Zones of a Keygroup) with an opposite panorama setting for a stereo sound. That's why a Fantom with 4 Tone-Layers has effective the double amount of Zones in comparison of the samplers S1000 or S7x because of the possibility to route an independent mono sample to the left and to the right channel (per layer).
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6.2
Fantom YASE Features at a glance
Fantom YASE - Features at a glance
(1) The internal Sampler Engine

The sampler engine of Fantom YASE is able to handle all necessary program data as well as samples with their mappings with the purpose of importing programs and audio data as well as exporting programs and audio data. the following parameters are available:
Parameter Patch (Common) Patch Name Volume Pan Tune (Coarse, Fine) Sample/Multisample Assignment, Channel Left/Right Source Layer ON/OFF Volume Gain Pan Key Range Velocity Range Octave Shift
Patch Layer)
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Tone -
The following parameters can be imported, but not edited: - Tune (Coarse, Fine) - TVA Envelope Time 1...4, Envelope Level 1...3 - TVF Filter Mode, Cutoff Frequency, Key Follow Point, Resonance Sample Mappings - Assignment of samples to key 1...128
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Sample Files
Sample Name Display Name (Fantom specific) Root Key Sample Fine Tune Loop Mode, Loop Points (Coarse, Fine), Loop Tune Play Start (Coarse, Fine) Play End Time Stretch Type (Fantom specific) Beats-Per-Minute
Table 4 - Sampler program parameters, controlled by Fantom YASE 2
Patch-Common parameters, Patch-Layer parameters as well as sample mappings will be edited via the program editor 77 . Samples files are edited with the aid of the sample editor 62 .
(2) The Programming of the Fantom
Fantom YASEs accessible memory of the Fantom S/X is the blue colored part
The intention of Fantom YASE is to bring external sounds as quick as possible into the Fantom. The parameters of table 4 can directly be stored as program data with the related sample mappings and audio files into special prepared Fantom storages 91 . Needless to mention that Fantom YASE also reads these data in order to edit programs, sample mappings and audio files. While programming the values 78 the application is not online to the Fantom even if you use the device as card reader in the storage mode, please refer to limitations 14 (the USER memory of the Fantom-S/X is an external storage, too). After the programming procedure the complete content has to be uploaded while booting the device (or Fantom-G: Project Loading).
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Please refer to your Fantom manual how to set up the automatic uploading of external data while booting.
The programming procedure starts with choosing the Fantom storage drive ( Fantom-G: Project Directory) in the sample editor 62 or in the program editor 77 . It always will be finalized with the command "SAVE".
Fantom YASEs accessible memory of the Fantom G is the blue colored part
(3) The Program Import and Export (Fantom YASE Generic File Format)
Fantom YASE exports 84 and imports 83 programs with their samples and sample mappings into a generic file format (*.PRG). This is for backup as well as for reorganization purposes. Exported programs include all parameters of the table 4. The biggest advantage is that you can grab any programs from CD-ROM storages (i.e. from AKAI S1000 sound libraries), export them to the Fantom YASE file format. Once stored it is up to you when you import them to your Fantom.
(4) The Multisample Import and Export

Fantom YASE exports 76 and imports 76 sample mappings (Multisamples) with their samples into a generic file format (*.MUL). This is for backup as well as for reorganization purposes.
(5) The Sample Import and Export (Microsoft *.WAV File Format)
Fantom YASE exports
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samples as audio files according to
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Microsoft's Wave file specification (*.WAV). The files can be played with every common wave play device, i.e. the PC (assumed that an appropriate sound card is available).
(6) The Program Import (Proprietary AKAI and Roland Formats)

Fantom YASE handles the following import formats: AKAI S1000 CD-ROM - programs
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with samples and mappings

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Roland S7x CD-ROM - single samples AKAI S5000 Files - programs

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AKAI S5000 Files - single samples
6.3
The Sample Editor
The sample editor prepares audio wave files (common Microsoft wave files) for the use inside the Fantom as well as for external purposes, i.e. the work with Steinberg WaveLab. The Fantom uses these discrete audio files for the Sample Stage 58 . The files are located at the storage in the sub folder Fantom S/X: Fantom G: "[Root] ROLAND SMPL" "[Project Folder] SMPL".
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You do not need to know the sub folders, Fantom YASE handles all these details for you if you choose the Fantom drive/project folder.
What file format is used for the wave file if I click "SAVE"? It depends on where is the destination of the file. If the file is stored into the source drive/path then Fantom YASE uses the common Microsoft wave specification. If you save the file into the destination storage (Fantom drive/project folder) than Fantom YASE uses the Roland wave specification. If you want to know more about the wave file format specification, look here.
Open the sample Editor via the main menu:
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6.3.1
Wave Edit Functions
Sample Editor - Graphics Panel
The sample editor has the following parts/sections:
(1) The File Browser

Here you select the path to the files (source drive) and the drive/path of the Fantom storage. After selecting the drive/path the list will be filled with all existing wave files there. Select the file you want to edit by clicking into the row. You get more information about the use of list panels here 21 . Please refer to the Keyboard and Mouse Commands items.
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(2) The Navigation Buttons

For detailed information please refer to main menu and navigation
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(3) The Wave Analyze Buttons

SPEC START Shows the Frequency Spectrum of the wave in (8)
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Switches "Loop Start" as the actual loop point. Shows the zoomed area of the
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loop start point in (8) END
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Switches "Loop End" as the actual loop point. Shows the zoomed area of the loop end point in (8) 64 , overlapped with the loop start (see picture)
The overlapped view gives you a precise information if the loop will be seamless. A seamless loop means that you do not hear any artefacts or noises when playing the wave and the play cursor enters the loop or it jumps from loop end to loop start again. This requires: (a) The same or approximately the same amplitude at loop start and loop end. (b) An equal or approximately equal trend of the last wave periods before loop start and loop end. Look at the picture above and you see at the diagram (8) 64 an example of a quite seamless loop. The best result you get if you let Fantom YASE search for the optimal loop points.
(4) The Wave Loop Buttons

1 1 AUTO START END CROSS Moves the actual loop point 1 sample backward. Moves the actual loop point 1 sample forward. Automatically searches for the optimal points for loop start and end, finalized with a cross fading of the range (if necessary) Automatically searches for the optimal point for loop start, finalized with a cross fading of the range (if necessary) Automatically searches for the optimal point for loop end, finalized with a cross fading of the range (if necessary) Executes a manually cross fade
The cross fading algorithm smoothes the loop. Cross fade is a "blend-in" function for loop start and loop end to prevent artefacts and noises while playing the loop. Normally you have to setup a lot of parameters for a cross fade. Fantom YASE uses a complex analyzing algorithm in the background to assign the appropriate parameters for a convenient cross fading. When starting the automatic loop search via "AUTO", "START" or "END" the analyzing algorithm of Fantom YASE also checks if a cross fade is necessary at all. There are some synthetic waveforms where a cross fade would let the wave sound strange.
(5) The Wave (Sound) Edit Buttons

NORM 6 x EQ Normalizes the wave. Executes an equalizer algorithm (bass boost, bass cut, mid boost, mid cut, high boost, high cut)
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(6) The Parameter Panel

Shows detailed information about the wave play parameters. You can manually edit these parameters at the panel (10) 66
(7) The graphical Loop Editor

Adjust the loop points manually by dragging the start or end pointer with the mouse cursor.
(8) The graphical zoomed view for Loop / Spectrum diagram

You can toggle the view with the Analyzing Buttons
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The quickest way to have a zoomed view at the loop points... ... is to click into the diagram (8). The diagram switches to an overlapped view of the zoomed loop start area and loop end area.
Sample Editor - Parameter Panel
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(9) The graphical Root Note Editor

Change the root note by pressing the "SPACE"-key and drag the root note arrow to the destination tone.
The root note is necessary to give the sampler the pitch information for playing the sound on several keys. Every wave should have a root note where the sample is taken from (i.e. you sample a piano sound, here the key G2). If you also assign this wave file to the key G2 of your Fantom, everything is fine. But what if you assign it to another key? Or you want to assign this wave to more than one keys (the typical situation)? The normal behaviour of the Fantom is to pitch the wave up or down (half-tone-steps, starting from the root note). In order to let the device know what tone is the "root" (where no pitching is necessary) you setup the root note for this wave.
You don't know the root note of the wave ? Give the automatic search for it a chance... Click the button "ROOT" next to the keyboard graphic (9) 66 , Fantom YASE analyzes the wave and tries to find the appropriate root note. This algorithm works fine for the most of the sounds, if they repeat a real instrument.
(10) The Extended Wave Parameter Editor

Power users can edit several wave play parameters manually. Normally you do not need to change the items. You'll find some Fantom specific parameters, too. Please refer to the Fantom manual the meaning of these parameters.
After editing a sample please save the changes by clicking "SAVE".
If you select another sample without to click "SAVE" - your changes are lost.
6.3.2
Wave Import from AKAI S1000 CD-ROM

In this section you get some background information about the import procedure of AKAI S1000 samples. Please refer to the quick start tutorial 32 how to import single samples from CD-ROM (proprietary format, i.e. AKAI S1000 sound libraries). AKAI S1000 samples are mono wave files with several format specifications 58 . That's why Fantom YASE needs to prepare them for the usage in the Fantom. To keep the pitch they will be resampled if necessary. The following parameters will be imported: sample name root key tune - coarse, fine
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play - start point, end point loop (only the first marker) - start point, end point, end point fine adjustment raw audio data The loop type is "Forward" (FWD) if the sample contains at least one loop marker pair.
6.3.3
Wave Import from Roland S7x CD-ROM

In this section you get some background information about the import procedure of Roland S7x samples. Please refer to the quick start tutorial 32 how to import single samples from CD-ROM (proprietary format, i.e. Roland S7x sound libraries). Roland S7x samples are mono wave files with several format specifications 58 . That's why Fantom YASE needs to prepare them for the usage in the Fantom. To keep the pitch they will be resampled if necessary. The following parameters will be imported: sample name root key tune - coarse, fine play - start point, end point loop (only the first marker) - type, start point, end point, end point fine adjustment raw audio data
6.3.4
Wave Import from AKAI S5000 File

In this section you get some background information about the import procedure of AKAI S5000 samples. One of the biggest advantages of the AKAI S5000/S6000 devices is the usage of common Microsoft Windows compatible storages for the sound files. Due to the fact that the sample files (*.wav) are located in the same directory as the program file (*.akp) you can refer to the quick start tutorial 34 how to import theses files like single samples from PC. AKAI S5000 samples are mono or stereo wave files, more or less defined by the Microsoft format specification. That's why Fantom YASE needs to prepare them for the usage in the Fantom. To keep the pitch they will be resampled if necessary. The following parameters will be imported: sample name (file name) root key tune - coarse, fine play - start point, end point loop (only the first marker) - type, start point, end point, end point fine adjustment raw audio data
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6.3.5
Wave Import from a *.wav file

In this section you get some background information about the import procedure of Microsoft Windows compatible wave files. Please refer to the quick start tutorial 34 how to import theses files from PC storages. There are in fact a lot of variants of the Microsoft Windows wave file specification in use. That's why Fantom YASE handles only the standard wave header chunks for import purposes:
Chunk 'fmt ' 'smpl' format chunk sample chunk wave format parameters (sample rate, amount of channels, bit rate, ...) tune, play marker (loop marker and adjustment, loop type, are in an additional loop block if necessary) raw audio data
'data'
data chunk
Other header information are ignored. If you want to know more about the wave file format, try this link. Fantom YASE needs to prepare the files for the usage in the Fantom. To keep the pitch they will be resampled if necessary.
6.3.6
Wave Export to a *.wav file

In this section you get some background information about the export procedure of samples to Microsoft Windows compatible wave files. Please refer to the quick start tutorial 36 how to export theses files to PC storages. There are in fact a lot of variants of the Microsoft Windows wave file specification in use. Fantom YASE uses only the standard wave header chunks for export purposes:
Chunk 'fmt ' 'smpl' format chunk sample chunk wave format parameters (sample rate, amount of channels, bit rate, ...) tune, play marker (loop marker and adjustment, loop type, are in an additional loop block if necessary) raw audio data
'data'
data chunk
Due to the fact that the destination system of Fantom YASE is the Fantom the sample rate is fixed at 44.100 kHz and only one loop marker pair will be exported. If you want to know more about the wave file format, try this link.
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6.4
The Multisample Editor
The multisample editor serves the purpose to create and edit sample mappings. The Fantom uses four so called Tone Layer inside of its patches where samples and multisamples can be assigned to.
6.4.1
Multisamples - a little introduction

What is a multisample? It is an invention of Roland Corp. Japan... A multisample is a mapping of several samples - or let's say - an assignment of samples for the whole key range of the Fantom. It's main purpose is to collect samples with the same parameters (velocity range, filters, tunings, ...). The parameters you set once for each multisample - at the tone layer stage. This means - one multisample (or two - for the left and right channel) for one tone layer.
A little brief about the history of multisamples

Now let's have a deeper look inside Roland's philosophy of multisamples (to understand some sampler basics please refer to this 55 chapter). The root of the "invention" seems to be the firmware of the first sampler series (late '80s of the last century), where Roland decided to go a little different way than the competitor AKAI Corp.: AKAI defined inside the parameter set for it's sampler series so called key groups 57 . Every key group came with a predefined range of keys inside the keyboard where this range was assigned to. This means that the information of the related keys was stored in the key range itself. Roland defined pretty similar "parameter sets" for the keys (calling them partials) but without such a key range. The assignment to the keys was simply with the aid of a record inside the patch. Every key was a placeholder in this record, and either an existing partial was assigned to the key or not. The result is pretty equal to AKAI's key group, but this fact leads us to the conclusion that a multisample is
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still exact this record with its placeholders... The partials as well as AKAI's key groups included complete filter settings (TVF, TVA, ...) - means that you could define different filter settings for each key! That is not necessary and confusingly. The biggest disadvantage of this philosophy was that the most important filter settings (i.e. cutoff frequency) could only adjusted once per partial, means in the best case: once per key. But the real acoustic sound can change the filter frequency depended on the velocity of playing the key. That's why additional parameters for this filter had to be added, a.s.o. The Fantom let us forget these old issues, because the philosophy switched from vertical assignment of filters (one setting per partial, for 4 zones) to horizontal assignment of filters (one filter per layer, means up to 4 filter per key). If you are interested in the technology of older Roland sampler series, we recommend to enter the excellent Roland-Museum of Paul Fischer (unfortunately only German language available) ...
Facts
The Fantom lets you define 128 multisamples (MS) per storage/project. Each MS can include an assignment of a sample file for each key. For a keyboard of 128 keys it implies that a MS can include up to 128 sample assignments. The possibility of the assignment of MS's are equal to the assignment of samples to tone layers. As an example to tone layer 1 as follows:
Tone Layer 1 Channel Left (Mono) Channel Right Channel Left (Mono) Channel Right Channel Left (Mono) Assigned to ... Mono Sample / MS Result Sound plays the signal at the left and the right channel (mono) Stereo Sample / MS Sound plays the stereo signal, separated at the left and the right channel Mono Sample 1 / MS Fantom S/X: Sound plays 1 the stereo signal, separated at the left and the right channel Fantom G: Not yet Mono Sample 2 / MS implemented for MS (OS1.10, 24.07.2008). Sound plays the 2 MS1 at both channels (mono). Fantom YASE offers a workaround for this issue. Fantom S/X: Sound plays the right channel only Mono or Stereo Fantom G: No Sound Sample 2 / MS 2
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Channel Left (Mono) Channel Right
An example how multisamples can be assigned to four tone layers shows the following picture. We assigned mono samples of a Syn Strings multisample to layer 1, an acoustic strings multisample (stereo samples) to layer 2. Layer 3 is an acoustic trumpet sound (mono multisamples for the left and the right channel) and a choir sound at layer 4 (mono multisamples for the left and the right channel). With Fantom YASE you have now a very good overview about the virtual "key ranges" and even the empty ranges of the multisamples (as you can see: inside the multisamples is not every key assigned to a sample). You see what sound will effectively be played at what key in a patch. For example the Key C#2 - will only play the sound of layer 2, and this only until a velocity of 92. Afterwards it switches to the sound of layer 1. A pretty good overview, isn't it?
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Example of the usage of multisamples inside a patch
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6.4.2
Multisample Edit Functions

For the principle of editing multisamples please refer to the related quick start tutorial
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Overview of the Multisample Editor
(1) selected key range, key "CTRL" is pressed (the lower limit value will be displayed) (2) unselected key range (3) empty area of the keyboard graphic (not assigned keys) (4) list "Assigned Keyranges" (5) list "Not assigned keys" Assuming you have the assignments of the key ranges above and you release the "CTRL" key than you get this picture:
Now the root note slider of the selected range (2) is visible. The available key commands as well as the mouse actions are listed below:
Action Mouse cursor inside a key range "CTRL" - Key Result Selects the key range The lower limit value of the selected range will be displayed. When sliding over the left limit value of the range the cursor changes into the "split" cursor, you can drag the side of the range. With "CTRL" and "+/-" you can also adjust the value. The upper limit value of the selected range will be
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displayed. When sliding over the right limit value of the range the cursor changes into the "split" cursor, you can drag the side of the range. With "SHIFT" and "+/-" you can also adjust the value. "DEL" - Key If a key range is selected than it will be deleted (with confirmation). Double click into an empty Creates a new key range. This range is aligned to the area of the keyboard graphic "neighbor" ranges. Drag & Drop of a sample into The sample assignment for this range changes to the one row of the list "Assigned dragged sample. Keyranges" Drag & Drop of a sample into A new range will be created. This range has only one one row of the list "Not key (the key the sample was dragged to). Assigned Keys" "SPACE" - Key When a key range is selected, the letter of the root note slider (this is the orange arrow in the top of the graphic) will be colored red. Now this slider can be dragged.
How to delete a key range? To delete a key range it is necessary that the mouse cursor has been moved into this range first, than press "DEL".
Changing the root note of a key range changes the root note of the assigned sample.
This means if you use the sample once again (in another patch, multisample a.s.o.) the root note is changed there, too.
After editing a multisample please save the changes by clicking "SAVE".
Without this procedure nothing will be stored into the parameter file of the Fantom storage.
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Since Rev. 2.3.2 you can execute edit actions with grouped key ranges. Simple select the ranges in the list (7) and right-click into the list. A pop-up appears where you can select the action.
Shift of grouped ranges

The ranges in list (7) will be selectively edited, either each left side, the right side and/or the root note. Please don't forget to select the half-tone steps you want to shift the ranges.
Deletion of grouped ranges

The range(s) in list (7) will be deleted if you choose this action from the list.
If I delete a key range - will the related sample also be deleted? No. Fantom YASE only deletes the range assignment.
Shift of Root Notes for grouped ranges

The root note of each selected range will be shifted to the right border key. This function is helpful if you have l couple of samples manually sampled with an external device (what doesn't stores the root note into the samples).
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Show Dependencies
Click with the right mouse key into the row of the source multisample, the pull-down menu appears. Select "Show Dependencies" (9). All assigned Samples will be marked as shown in the picture.
6.4.3
Multisample Import from a Fantom YASE File

For the principle of importing multisamples please refer to the related quick start tutorial 41 . Multisamples can be imported from files in the Fantom YASE file format. They contain samples as well as information about the assignment to the keys of the keyboard (sample mappings). The import procedure lets you easily choose where you want to save your multisample as well as samples.
6.4.4
Multisample Export to a Fantom YASE File

For the principle of exporting multisamples please refer to the related quick start tutorial 43 . Multisamples can be exported to files in the Fantom YASE file format. They contain the samples as well as information about the assignment to the keys of the keyboard (sample mappings).
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6.5
The Patch Editor
The patch editor serves the purpose to create and edit patches (programs). The Fantom uses four so called Tone Layer inside of its patches where samples and multisamples can be assigned to.
What is a patch? The term appears to be an invention of Roland Corp. Japan, too... A patch is a parameter set for the program stage 55 of the Fantom. So please don't be confused if sometimes the patch is called program and vice versa. It is the same. We think that in the past several instrument manufacturers patented even terms like "program" or "patch" in conjunction with their products. The use of "patch" is quite unique, it seems to be a "Roland-term". Fantom YASE uses the term "patch" for a program, too. This because the main purpose of the application is the programming of Roland's Roland Fantom workstation.
Patches can be loaded by importing programs of CD-ROM's (program import from AKAI S1000, Roland S7x) as well as by files (program import from AKAI S5000, Fantom YASE generic program file format). The patch can be loaded from the Fantom, too. But please consider that only a part of all patches are accessible 60 for Fantom YASE. Several parameters 59 of the patch can be edited and stored in two formats (Fantom format, Fantom YASE generic program file format).
Fantom YASE cannot edit all patch parameters. If I edit a patch via Roland's PC-Editor and later load it into Fantom YASE, are any parameters lost? No. Even if Fantom YASE doesn't handle a parameter it keeps it alive. The only possibility to reset any parameters is to "delete" the complete patch (this procedure initializes the patch).
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6.5.1
Patch Edit Functions

The patch editor has the following parts/sections:
Patch Editor
(1) The Patch Browser

Here you select the path to the drive/path of the Fantom storage. After selecting the drive/path the lists will be filled with all existing patches, multisamples and samples within the storage/project. Select the patch you want to edit by clicking into the patches list. You get more information about the use of list panels here 21 .
(2) The Navigation Buttons

For detailed information please refer to main menu and navigation
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(3) Patch Common Editor

PAN COARSE FINE OCTAVE SHIFT VOLUME Panorama setting for the patch Patch coarse tune Patch fine tune Patch shift of the MIDI note assignment, steps of +/- 12 keys Patch level
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(4) Tone Layer Editor

Up to 4 tone layer
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If you switch this option 85 on, the related panel will be automatically opened and closed (according to layer ON/OFF).
VOLUME PAN GAIN Layer ON/OFF
Tone layer level Panorama setting for the tone layer Amplification factor for the level of the tone layer Switches the tone layer ON/OFF (OFF = mute)
SAMPLE MEMORYSource where the assigned samples/multisamples are stored SOURCE (meaning is different for Fantom-S/X and Fantom-G)
What is the "SAMPLE MEMORY SOURCE" for? The Fantom can store its sample content into different storages (intern USER / extern CARD). Here you can assign where the samples/multisamples are located. Normally you do not need to care of it because Fantom YASE organized the right value for you. If you really need to know the right setting please refer to the manual of the Fantom.
(5) The Sample / Multisample Assignment

Assignment of samples / multisamples to the left and right channel of the tone layer. Drag the sample or multisample from the related list and drop it into the black input field. The graphical editor at the right side shows the assignment of this sample / multisample to the keyboard keys. To change an existing assignment to another tone layer / channel (or to delete an assignment) please click with the right mouse key into the field. A dropdown menu appears where you can set up the changes.
(6) The Velocity Range of the Tone Layer

Set up the velocity range for the tone layer here. More details of how to deal with a graphical range editor here 24 .
(7) The Key Range of the Tone Layer

Set up the key range for the tone layer here. More details of how to deal with a graphical range editor here 24 .
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(8) Renaming a patch - Pull-Down Menu

Click with the right mouse key into the row of the patch to be renamed, select "Rename Patch". An in-place-editor opens. Change the name and press "ENTER".
(9) Initializing a patch - Pull-Down Menu

Click with the right mouse key into the row of the patch to be initialized, select "Initialize Patch". A confirmation dialog appears. Click "OK".
You will be asked if you want to delete the assigned samples. You can choose "YES" if you do not need them further. No samples nor multisamples will be deleted if they are assigned to another patch.
(10) Copy-Paste of a patch - Pull-Down Menu

Click with the right mouse key into the row of the source patch, select "Copy". Click with the right mouse key into the row of the destination patch, select "Paste".
After editing a patch please save the changes by clicking "SAVE".
Without this procedure nothing will be stored into the parameter file of the Fantom storage.
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(11) Show Dependencies

Click with the right mouse key into the row of the source patch, the pull-down menu appears. Select "Show Dependencies". All assigned Multisamples as well as Samples will be marked as shown in the picture.
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6.5.2
Additional Patch Edit Functions
Click with the right mouse key into the name field of the tone layer (1), a pull-down menu appears.
(2) Move the Multisample / Sample to another Layer / Channel

If you want to change a tone layer or the channel of the sample/multisample, change it here. Choose a new layer and/or channel.
You only can select "empty" tone layers / channels as destination for moving.
(3) Merge a Multisample with another Multisample

If you want to merge multisamples here you are. This feature could be useful if the import routine produced more than 4 multisamples and you want to bring few of them together. Simply choose the destination multisample, the source samples will be merged with the destination. The merge function follows the rule that existing sample assignments at the destination multisample will not be overridden (only keys without a sample assignment can be assigned with samples of the source multisample).
The merge function only works with multisamples.
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(4) Choose and (5) Assign a TVA-Envelope for the active Tone Layers
If you use an initialized patch "from the scratch" than the TVA Envelope of the Tones might be not useful, especially natural sounds will sound chopped. Normally it is enough to imprint an envelope template to all active tone layers. That's why we implemented in the version 2.2.1 a simple but extreme powerful Wizardlike Panel to choose and assign a typical TVA-Envelope to all active Tone Layers. Simply select a patch (or use the active patch) and switch with the slider (4) to the typical envelope of the sound, set the Preset Values (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release and the appropriate Levels) by clicking the button ASSIGN (5). Save the changes.
The TVA-Envelope Wizard only works if a patch is active. It changes the TVA for each Tone Layer, that contains samples and/or multisamples.
If you want to import TVA-Envelopes of an (imported) Patch please set the appropriate import values 86 in the options page.
6.5.3
Program Import from AKAI S1000 CD-ROM

For the principle of importing programs from CD-ROM please refer to the related quick start tutorial 46 .
6.5.4
Program Import from Roland S7x CD-ROM

For the principle of importing programs from CD-ROM please refer to the related quick start tutorial 46 .
6.5.5
Program Import from AKAI S5000 File

For the principle of importing programs from a file please refer to the related quick start tutorial 48 . In the dialog window "Open Program File" please select the file type "AKAI S5000" instead of "PROGRAM FILES" (2) 48 .
6.5.6
Program Import from a Fantom YASE File

For the principle of importing programs 77 from a file please refer to the related quick start tutorial 48 . Programs (patches) can be imported from files in the Fantom YASE file format. They contain samples as well as information about the assignment to the keys of the keyboard (sample mappings) and program parameters 59 . The import procedure lets you easily choose where you want to save your program (patch), multisamples as well as samples.
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6.5.7
Program Export to a Fantom YASE File

For the principle of exporting programs 77 from a file please refer to the related quick start tutorial 51 . Programs (patches) can be exported to files in the Fantom YASE file format. They contain samples as well as information about the assignment to the keys of the keyboard (sample mappings) and program parameters 59 .
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6.6
Fantom YASE Options

The Options page is located in the main menu 20 (button "Options"). It displays the editable settings of the application. The components of each page are explained while sliding with the mouse over the appropriate input field.
Options Page - Sliding with the mouse shows detailled information
Adjust the options before using Fantom YASE
Become familiar how to preset which options. This makes your work easier.
Preparing a Fantom Drive

Preparing a Fantom is pretty easy. Either you do it with your device following function:
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Connect your storage with the PC. Choose the type of Fantom you use (1) and the storage drive from the list (2), and click the right button (3).
All data of the Fantom storage will be deleted after this procedure.
Do not use this procedure for internal memory of the Fantom (i.e. FAN USER).
Import Options
The page "Sampler Specific 2" includes a table of import parameters which are considered while importing a program, i.e. an AKAI S1000 sound. You can toggle the selection/unselection by double clicking the related item/group before importing a sound.
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Options - Import Parameter Table (Sampler Specific 2)
Restart Fantom YASE after changing options.
Fantom YASE stores the changes but to bring the changes into effect you need to restart the application. Every option parameter will be checked while loading the editor page.
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This section covers some problems that are frequently encountered by users of Fantom YASE.
7.1
What file format is used for the wave file?

What file format is used for the wave file if I click "SAVE"?
It depends on where is the destination of the file. If the file is stored into the source drive/path then Fantom YASE uses the common Microsoft wave specification. If you save the file into the destination storage (Fantom drive/project folder) than Fantom YASE uses the Roland wave specification. If you want to know more about the wave file format specification, look here.
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7.2
What is the root note of a wave?

What is the root note of a wave? ... And what if I don't know the root note?
Every wave should have a root note where the sample is taken from (i.e. you sample a piano sound, here the key C#4). If you also assign this wave file to the key C#4 of your Fantom, everything is fine. But what if you assign it to another key? Or you want to assign this wave to more than one keys (the typical situation)? The normal behaviour of the Fantom is to pitch the wave up or down (half-tone-steps, starting from the root note). In order to let the device know what tone is the "base tone" (where no pitching is necessary) you setup the root note for this wave. If you don't know the root note - give the automatic search for it a chance... Click the button "ROOT" next to the keyboard graphic (9) 66 , Fantom YASE analyzes the wave and tries to find the appropriate root note. This algorithm works fine for the most of the sounds, if they repeat a real instrument.
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7.3
Crossfading - What 's that?

Crossfading - What 's that?
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Cross fade is a "blend-in" function for loop start and loop end to prevent artefacts and noises while playing the loop. Normally you have to setup a lot of parameters for a cross fade. Fantom YASE uses a complex analyzing algorithm in the background to assign the appropriate parameters for a convenient cross fading. When starting the automatic loop search via "AUTO", "START" or "END" the analyzing algorithm of Fantom YASE also checks if a cross fade is necessary at all. There are some synthetic waveforms where a cross fade would let the wave sound strange.
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7.4
What is a seamless loop?

What is a seamless loop?
A seamless loop means that you do not hear any artefacts or noises when playing the wave and the play cursor enters the loop or it jumps from loop end to loop start again. This requires: (a) The same or approximately the same amplitude at loop start and loop end. (b) An equal or approximately equal trend of the last wave periods before loop start and loop end. Look at the picture above and you see at the diagram (8) 64 an example of a quite seamless loop. The best result you get if you let Fantom YASE search for the optimal loop points.
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7.5
What is a multisample?
What is a multisample?
It is an invention of Roland Corp. Japan... A multisample is a mapping of several samples - or let's say - an assignment of samples for the whole key range of the Fantom. It's main purpose is to collect samples with the same parameters (velocity range, filters, tunings, ...). The parameters you set once for each multisample - at the tone layer stage. This means - one multisample (or two - for the left and right channel) for one tone layer.
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7.6
What is a patch?
What is a patch?
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The term appears to be an invention of Roland Corp. Japan, too... A patch is a parameter set for the program stage 55 of the Fantom. So please don't be confused if sometimes the patch is called program and vice versa. It is the same. We think that in the past several instrument manufacturers patented even terms like "program" or "patch" in conjunction with their products. The use of "patch" is quite unique, it seems to be a "Roland-term". Fantom YASE uses the term "patch" for a program, too. This because the main purpose of the application is the programming of Roland's Roland Fantom workstation.
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7.7
AKAIS1000 - what will be imported?

I've heard that the new version of Fantom YASE has comprehensive AKAIS1000 import capabilities. What will be imported?
To give a brief answer: Programs, samples mappings and samples can be imported. A complete list of the imported parameters you'll find here 59 .
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7.8
Fantom YASE doesn't recognize my storage as a Fantom drive

Fantom YASE doesn't recognize my storage as a Fantom drive. Why?
There can be several reasons: 1.) Your storage was not formatted. Check if you see its file content in the Microsoft Windows Explorer. 2.) Your storage was not named like the Fantom expect this. Fantom YASE checks if the storage (volume) name fits the need for the device, if you switched this option 85 ON. 3.) The storage does not contain the minimal file content for the use in conjunction with your Fantom. To prevent these three issues please prepare the Fantom storage
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7.9
How to prepare a Fantom storage for Fantom YASE

How to prepare a Fantom storage?
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If you want do prepare an external device you can use this can prepare it without Fantom YASE, too: 1.) Fantom-S/X:
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procedure. But you
Storages can be CF-cards as well as compatible flash memory cards. Use them in conjunction with a appropriate adapter for the card slot of the Fantom. We recommend to use cards with the same amount of memory as you installed in the device. - Switch the device OFF. - Plug the card into the slot. - Switch the device ON. - Menu File Functions Card Format "OK". 2.) Fantom-G: Storages can be USB 2.0 memory sticks. The storage is "prepared" if at least one project is saved to the stick. - Switch the device OFF. - Plug the (empty!) stick into the USB slot. - Switch the device ON. - Menu Format USB Memory - "SELECT". - Menu Project (F8) SELECT Save As Project (F8) SELECT" (F2) USB Memory (F8) Save As (F8) OK.
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7.10
Why there's no "Save-To" function in the Sample Editor?
I want to save a sample to another sample position. There is no function for that issue.
The reason is very simple: The most of the samples at your Fantom device are linked to multisamples and/or patches. If you manually would change the position of the sample the multisample doesn't "notice" that. The result would be a "silent" (or if it links to a wrong sample - a strange) sound.
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8.1

End User License Agreement
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Index
-Aabout Fantom YASE 10 accessible memory 59 Assigned Keyranges 73 audio workstation 55 Automatic Loop Detection 31
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-Ggraphical editor 24 Graphical Loop Editor 64 Graphical zoomed View 64
-HHardware Requirements 13 Help Panel 20 History of multisamples 70
-BBackup 28 Beats-Per-Minute 59 buy Fantom YASE 15
-IImport a Multisample 41 Import a Program 46, 48 Import from a *.wav file 69 Import from a Fantom YASE File 83 Import from AKAI S1000 CD-ROM 67, 83 Import from AKAI S5000 File 68, 83 Import from CD-ROM 32 Import from Roland S7x CD-ROM 68, 83 Import from the PC 34 Import Options 85 in place editor 24 Initializing a patch 78 59
-CCopy-Paste of a patch Copyright 95 Cross fade 89 Crossfading 89 78
-DDeletion of grouped ranges 73 DirectX 13 Display Name (Fantom specific) Driver 13 Driver Requirements 13
-KKey commands 73 Key Range 24, 73, 78 Keyboard Shortcuts 24 Keygroup Stage 55
-EExport a Multisample 43 Export a Patch 51 Export to a *.wav file 69 Export to a Fantom YASE File Extended Wave Parameter 64 84
-LLanguage 20 License 94 limitations 14, 55 list panels 21 Loop 64 Loop Detection 31 Loop Editor 64 Loop Mode 59
-FFantom YASE about 10 list panels 21 Quick Start Tutorial 28
Index Loop points Loop Tune 59, 64 59
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-QQuick Start Tutorials 28
-Mmain menu 20 Merge a Multisample 82 Move the Multisample/Sample 82 multisample 90 Multisample Edit 38 Multisample Edit Functions 73 Multisample Editor 70, 73 Multisample Export 76 Multisample Import 76 Multisample-Export 59 Multisample-Import 59
-Rrange editor 24 Reference section 55 register Fantom YASE 16 Rename one or more Items (Sample Editor) Renaming a patch 78 Restrictions 14 Root Key 59 Root Note 64 Root Note Editor 64 root note of a sample 24
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-NNormalizing 31 Not assigned keys 73
-SSafety Instructions 8 Sample / Multisample Assignment 78 Sample Edit 29 Sample Editor 62 Sample Fine Tune 59 Sample Format 59 sample mappings 59 SAMPLE MEMORY SOURCE 78 Sample Name 59 Sample Stage 55 Sampler 55 Sampler Basics 55 Sampler Engine 59 samples from the Fantom 36 sampling engine of Fantom YASE 55 seamless loop 90 Settings of the application 85 Shift of grouped ranges 73 Shift of Root Notes for grouped ranges 73 Show Dependencies 73, 78 Sound Stages 55 SPLIT CAPTURE 24 style 20
-OOnline information Operating System Options 85 15 13
-PPan 59 patch 77, 90 Patch Browser 78 Patch Common Editor 78 patch editor 77 Patch Name 59 Patch-Common parameter 59 Patch-Layer parameter 59 PC-Editor 14 Play End 59 Play Start 59 program parameter 59, 77 Program Stage 55 Programm-Export 59 Programm-Import 59 Pull-Down Menu 23
-TTime Stretch Type Tone Layer 78 59
98
Tone Layer Editor 78 Tone Layers 55 Topic Options tab 85 Tune 59 Tune (Coarse, Fine) 59 tutorials Quick Start 28 TVA 59 TVA-Envelope TVF 59 82
-Uupdate Fantom YASE 17 update procedure 17
-VVelocity Range Volume 59 24, 78
-WWarranty 94 Wave Analyze Buttons 64 Wave Edit 64 Wave Edit Functions 64 Wave Format 59 Wave Parameter 64 Wave Player 20 Wizard for TVA-Envelope 82

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Manual for Rev.2.3.

NEXOE Fantom YASE - Manual

Welcome to Fantom YASE 2 Safety Instructions Introduction

The User Interface

Quick Start Tutorials

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The Sample ................................................................................................................................... Editor 62

The Multisample ................................................................................................................................... Editor 70

The Patch ................................................................................................................................... Editor 77

Fantom YASE ................................................................................................................................... Options 85

Frequently Asked Questions

Fantom YASE Software License Agreement

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Welcome to Fantom YASE 2

Welcome to Fantom YASE 2

Welcome to a new dimension in sample conversion and editing.

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The new features at a glance

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Make Backups of all data before using Fantom YASE

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How to get started

and The User Interface

sections for an introduction to the to familiarize yourself with using

Then work through the Quick Start Tutorials Fantom YASE.

section for detailed instructions on using Fantom

About Fantom YASE

Intuitive working environment

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User-friendliness combined with power user features

Fantom YASE - Overview

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Why Fantom YASE?

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Concentrate on your work

Sound engineering can be fun

Hard- and Software Requirements

Supported Operating Systems

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Online information and links

The Fantom YASE online users' forum:

How to buy Fantom YASE

Direct order link:

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How to register Fantom YASE

(1) Registration Name

(2) License Key

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(3) Optional information

(4) Click "OK" to finish the registration!

How to update Fantom YASE

Your internet browser should open the page http://www.nexoe.de/downloads

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The User Interface