Xa Mentor

12 Jan 2005, 10:40

I was just wondering if there are any Fantom Xa pro's out there that would like to be a sort of tutor to me....or if anyone knows if roland or any music shops offer in depth calsses for the Fantom Xa.

I am just having trouble with the whole tranferring files from pc to kb and vice versa. Also I have never in my life used a sampler, so any help on that would be great too. Yes I have read the manual, and yes I must be to dumb to understand it....but just so you know I bought my first PC last year, and all my music in the past has been done on my XP60.

So if anyone knows a good resource, or a good place to go to get some hands on help with my Fantom Xa, I would greatly appreciate it.

One day I'll be able to play what I dream

One day I'll be able to play what I dream

Re: Xa Mentor

12 Jan 2005, 11:13

Dubz, I'm too far away to help you out, but just wanted to say: No, you're not dumb... some people just find it much easier to pick up knowledge when it is actually shown to them as opposed to reading it from a manual.

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Dave

http://www.drstudio.demon.co.uk/"Some musicians have a physical block, some have a mental block, while others have a wooden block". Unfortunately, I'm in the 1st category!

Dave

:: http://www.drstudio.demon.co.uk/ :: http://www.myspace.com/daveboulden ::
"Musicians fall into three categories: those with a physical block, those with a mental block and those with a wooden block". Unfortunately, I'm in the 1st category!

Re: Xa Mentor

12 Jan 2005, 11:44

Dubz, you are asking for resources in one of the best resources anywhere in the virtual world. Just ask your questions and ignore the answers that are of little or no use to you. There are many helpful folk in here and it make take a little while but you will get an answer to your questions. JMIO

Signed, "Nature is hard enough on us, let's not be hard on each other."

Re: Xa Mentor

12 Jan 2005, 12:21

Hi Dubz,
I am by no means any sort of expert on the Xa (or on my X8 for that matter) but I live/work in Thousand Oaks and would be willing to share my limited knowledge with you. I have successfully transferred files from my PC to my X8.

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When most people go to work they work. When musicians go to work they play. Which do you prefer?

Re: Xa Mentor

12 Jan 2005, 12:44

"Hi Dubz,
I am by no means any sort of expert on the Xa (or on my X8 for that matter) but I live/work in Thousand Oaks and would be willing to share my limited knowledge with you. I have successfully transferred files from my PC to my X8."

Hi Still Learning,

Wow you live semi close to me, I live in Northridge myself. Anyway I would love to take you up on your offer. Maybe I could talk to you via online chat on yahoo messenger or whatever. I usually get home at around 3:00 pm everyday, so if you have any time let me know and we'll talk. Thanks a lot.

One day I'll be able to play what I dream

One day I'll be able to play what I dream

Re: Xa Mentor

12 Jan 2005, 12:54

Hey Dubz,
I graduated from CSUN back in the eighties and my mother-in-law lived in Northridge for many years including the year of the quake. I used to have jobs in both Woodland Hills and Chatsworth, so I know the valley pretty well. My wife commutes to Granada Hills every day. I think it would be cool to share knowledge on our keyboards and other musical interests either via online chat, over the phone, or even in person!
Take care,

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Learning to play like Sponge Bob !

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When most people go to work they work. When musicians go to work they play. Which do you prefer?

Re: Xa Mentor

12 Jan 2005, 14:33

Yeah that would be cool... why don't you shoot me an email...
brendanwiseman@yahoo.com

One day I'll be able to play what I dream

One day I'll be able to play what I dream

Re: Xa Mentor

12 Jan 2005, 15:02

Correct me if I'm wrong and I am sure someone will if so but, you two may be setting a milestone for this forum. The first two to meet in person from here. Best wishes in your endeavours.

Signed, "Nature is hard enough on us, let's not be hard on each other."

Re: Xa Mentor

12 Jan 2005, 19:20

Maybe we'll get together to take a digital photo of both of us standing with our Fantoms and send it to Artemio!!! Just like we were ready for the cover of Keyboard Magazine or something!!

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Learning to play like Sponge Bob !

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When most people go to work they work. When musicians go to work they play. Which do you prefer?

Re: Xa Mentor

12 Jan 2005, 19:23

Any chance either of you got the fantomized t'shirts you could wear in the picture? That would be just 2KOO. JMIO

Signed, "Nature is hard enough on us, let's not be hard on each other."

Re: Xa Mentor

12 Jan 2005, 20:39

That would be perfect. I've got to order me one of those!!

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Learning to play like Sponge Bob !

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When most people go to work they work. When musicians go to work they play. Which do you prefer?