Transferring Fantom X sequences into the G

[Scotte]

Hi all, new here. Just got a G. I have over 300 sequences I use live on the X and i'm wondering exactly how to get them into the G. I read on previous post that it's easy via a midi file something or other. I'm an idiot. I need to know exactly what to do...like step by step...couldn't find anything in the manual that made sense. help! and thanks

[Scotte]

okay, sorry about this...I got hasty and didn't do the digging first. my apologies. hey, I was a little excited! I love the new sounds...I am really jazzed. I play professionally four nights a week and was so ready for fresh sounds and to be excited again.
Anyway, here's what I did. Pull up a song (sequence) on your X. Then hit save, and select the option to save as a "SMF". Then it gives you the option to select "format1"...choose that. Then go ahead and hit "Save as SMF". Okay, then I connected to the laptop (via usb) and copied the newly saved sequences (xyz.mid) to the desktop (or you can create a new folder to place them in. Then I usb'd the new G to the laptop. Next, hit the menu button and selected "USB Storage"...that connects the G to the laptop and the little window pops up and you choose "open folder to view files". A new window opens...select FantomG.PRG. then select SEQ, then SMF. Now drag or copy your newly converted midi file in there. Now go back to the G and go to SMF list after exiting (twice, or you'll just re-connect to the computer).
Now, the fun starts trying to match up the sounds! hope this helps someone.

[JerrySomers]

Hi Scotte, I love just outside of Detroit and play every weekend with my 1 man show. I have been using an Ensoniq SD-1 keyboard since 1992(!) and it hasn't failed me yet. I bought a Fantom x-6 about 2 years ago and still am not using it onstage. Do you know where i can buy finished sequences for my Fantom? Any help would be appreciated. I have been using about 250 sequences i made for the SD-1 and i am getting depressed thinking I have to create all new ones. I don't know if I'm up for that anymore. Anyway, any help would be appreciated. I did download about 1000 SMF songs, and some are very good, but I can't edit them in the Fantom. It just won;t let me. Thanks for reading. Jerry Somers.

[madAhorn]

You should be able to edit SMF files in the Fantom X. I do it all the time in the G.
I don't remember the X being any more difficult...someone else might be able to confirm that...

It is 10 times easier when it is midi format 1 instead of 0, however.

Hmm...send me one, and I will be glad to look at it for you, anyway.

[madAhorn]

You should be able to edit SMF files in the Fantom X. I do it all the time in the G.
I don't remember the X being any more difficult...someone else might be able to confirm that...

It is 10 times easier when it is midi format 1 instead of 0, however.

Hmm...send me one, and I will be glad to look at it for you, anyway.

[JerrySomers]

Madahorn,
Hello and thank-you for responding. I will gladly send you one of the files but please be patient and allow me a few days to send it. I am preparing for a New Years Eve gig and also a wedding reception on Jan.2...can you imagine??
Again, thanks a bunch for your generosity. A beacon in the dark you are!
Jerry Somers.

[JerrySomers]

Madahorn,
In case you're curious where i got these squences, the address is:
www.mididb.com
Also, after my gig on the 2nd, if you haven't grabbed one off of this site, i'll send you one. Thanks, jerry somers