Loading WAV files from CF

19 Nov 2007, 12:25

I'm working on a song right now and have been using the Fantom XR on it. I've enjoyed working with the Fantom XR, it's a very powerful synth indeed. But I have seem to have hit a wall. I wanted to load some short NASA samples into the XR from a CF card and the unit just doesn't seem to see the card. I've tried reading the manual and got even more confused.

Now first off is there a WAV format that the XR wants to see or is it any WAV file?

The card I've been playing with is only a 64 meg card is this a problem? These are very short samples so they don't take up a ton of space.

I also keep getting a access denied when I try to get to the card, It acts like a memory protect or something but I don't see anywhere to turn it off.

This is a newer Fantom with the sampling feature added from the factory
Anyone?

Thanks
Synthmusician

Re: Loading WAV files from CF

19 Nov 2007, 15:23

First of all, the size of the card should not matter at all. Secondly, it will read all WAV format variations. But it will probably not read loop point definitions correctly. To ensure maximum compatibility, use AIFF format samples.

As for the problem with the card, first check that the PCMCIA adapter is properly inserted into its slot, and that the card is also properly inserted into the adapter. Then format the card on the Fantom. If that does not solve it, try the procedure with another card.

Re: Loading WAV files from CF

19 Nov 2007, 16:00

it will read all WAV format variations

Note that certain WAV files can have some non-standard metadata or can be compressed inside. Most are okay though.