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The guitars sound realistic but how do I play realistic guitar strumming live? Not in midi, but live? thanks

update: I figured out how to adjust the VK Rotary settings in single mode. I'm getting better results now. I found I could reduce the 'vibrato' type sound and get a more realistic rotary sound by not using the S1 switch, but instead turn the modulation knob while playing. This sounds more natural/re...

The VK Rotary is a superb effect, I use it on the RD700GX for organ. Sounds amazing. However, it sounds odd on my Fantom G7. It sounds like a bad vibrato. When I try and edit the VK Rotary, I can only adjust the Slow and Fast speeds with the four knobs, but no other setting. And adjusting the slow a...

I appreciate the solid build. But why is it so heavy?

When I'm playing and need to turn a zone switch off/on, it would be easier to use a pedal than taking hands off the keyboard. Can the pedal turn off/on the zone switches? Possible? how? didn't see a setting in for it in the FC1 and FC2 in setup.

You went through all that trouble and risked your board because of a couple of scratches?

the scratches were my fault when the day after I bought a used Fantom in mint condition, I then bumped it against my desk, causing the dents. I was upset!

My display frame was dented so I decided to try and replace it myself. I've put PC's together and I've even opened up digital keyboards before- I replaced the keyboard pressure tube once in my old Clavinova. I found it wasn't too bad, and if you are experienced with replacing motherboards, you can d...

I'm curious to hear the "70's suitcase sound" from the OP, any way to share the settings (easily)? or provide a mp3 sample?

for removing the adhesive, go to a hobby store and buy a spray can called motor spray or nitro cleaner. they are basically same cleaners and they will remove adhesives very effectively. i use it all the time in my garage for my car things. :) thanks, as long as it doesn't remove paint, just the sti...

Stevo wrote: Would like to know how you get on in case I need to replace my loose frame in the future. Hope it's not as difficult as I imagine. There are six screws that hold the display frame to the top of the kb. You'll have to dissemble everything (except possibly the button board) as I just did ...

To access the inside- I set the Fantom upside down on some couch pillows, and removed the bottom (don't have to remove the sides). Here's a pic of the Fantom upside down with bottom removed. You can see the main board on the left, and the IO board on the right. I had to remove those to access the di...

I did it! Frame is replaced! I'll be posting pic links soon.

<t>Well I got it all open and got the old frame unit removed! However, the plastic 'glass' that protects the display was glued to the old frame, and I finally got it removed, but the glue will not come off around the edges of the 'glass', even with goo-gone. I'm letting it soak now with goo-gone for...

<t>I got my frame. It's plastic with silver paint, ready to install. Wish it was made of metal because the plastic is not a real hard plastic- it's slightly bendable (shows why it's easy to get nicks). It has about 10 screw hole posts on the back. Will try and replace tomorrow. I'll take pics of the...

thanks!