Fantom-X USB-MIDI Control?
Fantom-X USB-MIDI Control?
In the Keyboard Magazine review, Jon Krogh mentions that the Fantom-X sort of completely shuts down all of its normal operations while transmitting over USB. Does this mean that if you are using the Fantom-X as a USB keyboard controller with a computer-based sequencer that you couldn't play the sounds of the Fantom from that sequencer (since the Fantom would be tied up transmitting over USB)? Thanks!
Re: Fantom-X USB-MIDI Control?
No, what he probably meant is that when you are in USB transfer mode, the Fantom prenends to be a USB storate device, and you cannot perform any operations on the board while you transfer data to/from PC. Once you exit USB transfer mode, you can continue your work.
But USB-MIDI is a separate feature. When you choose USB-MIDI in System -> USB, you can do what you want but the USB port will just serve as an extra MIDI in/out port.
But USB-MIDI is a separate feature. When you choose USB-MIDI in System -> USB, you can do what you want but the USB port will just serve as an extra MIDI in/out port.
Re: Fantom-X USB-MIDI Control?
That's very cool. I realize my three posts should probably be in the "new users" section, but since I'm a senior member, I just went ahead and posted them in GD.
Again, I appreciate your help, Artemio.
Again, I appreciate your help, Artemio.
USB storage mode of Fantom XR
Artemio, that's very interesting.
When in USB transfer mode, do you require any special USB drivers on the computer side ? Is the Fantom XR emulating a standard USB storage device ? Or does it need proprietary Roland USB drivers ?
Reason I ask is to find out if the sample transfer could work in alternate operating systems (ie. Linux, Solaris, OS/2) which have standard USB mass storage drivers. This is important for me to find out before purchasing (or not). The alternative is to use a PC card, which will work in those OSes, but then I have to buy a large one an possibly several, and that's extra $$$
Of course the Roland site has very little info on this kind of spec , so your response is greatly appreciated !
Thanks.
When in USB transfer mode, do you require any special USB drivers on the computer side ? Is the Fantom XR emulating a standard USB storage device ? Or does it need proprietary Roland USB drivers ?
Reason I ask is to find out if the sample transfer could work in alternate operating systems (ie. Linux, Solaris, OS/2) which have standard USB mass storage drivers. This is important for me to find out before purchasing (or not). The alternative is to use a PC card, which will work in those OSes, but then I have to buy a large one an possibly several, and that's extra $$$
Of course the Roland site has very little info on this kind of spec , so your response is greatly appreciated !
Thanks.
Re: Fantom-X USB-MIDI Control?
Hi.
No special drivers required for USB storage mode. The Fatnom-X acts like a standard Mass Storage Device and shows up on your system as such. USB drivers are only need for MIDI over USB functions.
Regards,
Nathan Sheldon
http://www.nathansheldon.com/
No special drivers required for USB storage mode. The Fatnom-X acts like a standard Mass Storage Device and shows up on your system as such. USB drivers are only need for MIDI over USB functions.
Regards,
Nathan Sheldon
http://www.nathansheldon.com/
Re: Fantom-X USB-MIDI Control?
Unless you're still working with an older Windows Version like 98SE... 
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