Roland AT-75 manual

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201b Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 6). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of eve[...]

2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to al[...]

3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Do not disassemble or modify 002a Do not disassemble or modify this device. ...................................................................................... Do not repair or replace parts 003 Never attempt to repair this device or replace parts. If repair or part replacement should become necessary, you must contact yo[...]

4 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Turn off the power if an abnormality or malfunction occurs 012a If any of the following should occur, immediately turn off the power, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet, and contact your dealer or a service center to have the device serviced. • The power cord is damaged • The device produces smoke or an unusual[...]

5 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning 109a Before you clean the device, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. .......................................................................................................... If there is a possibility of lightning strike, disconnect the p[...]

6 IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply 301 • Do not connect this device to the same electrical outlet as an inverter-controlled device such as a refrigerator, microwave oven, or air conditioner, or a device that contains an electric motor. Depending on how the other device is used, power supply noise could cause this device to malfunction or produce nois[...]

7 IMPORTANT NOTES Floppy Disk Handling (Using Optional Floppy Disk Drive) 651 • Floppy disks contain a plastic disk with a thin coating of magnetic storage medium. Microscopic precision is required to enable storage of large amounts of data on such a small surface area. To preserve their integrity, please observe the following when handling flopp[...]

8 Main Features We want to take a moment to thank you for your purchase of the Roland Organ “Music ATELIER AT-75.” The ATELIER is an electronic organ which provides a generous collection of rich organ sounds. In addition, it is designed to be easy to learn and use. In order to enjoy reliable performance of your new keyboard for many years to co[...]

9 Main Features Highly realistic Rhythms and Automatic Accompaniment functions All Rhythms use data from performances by professional drummers, featuring high-quality patterns with all the grooves and subtle nuance of the real thing. In addition, you can use Automatic Accompaniments that are perfectly matched to each Rhythm to enjoy the feeling of [...]

10 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ........................................................................ 3 IMPORTANT NOTES ............................................................................... 6 Main Features........................................................................................ 8 Conventions Used in This Manual .......[...]

11 Contents Using the Rhythm Performance ............................................................. 41 Selecting a Rhythm........................................................................................................... 41 Using Rhythms Stored in User Memory ...................................................................... 42 Playi[...]

12 Contents Record and Playback Your Performance ............................................... 82 What is a Track Button? .......................................................................................... 82 Playing Back Performance Songs Stored on USB Memory and SMF Music Files ....................... 83 Silencing a Specific Track (Track[...]

13 Contents Adjusting the Timing of a Player Piano CD’s Piano Sound and Accompaniment (CD/Audio Sync).................................................................................................. 108 Other Settings ............................................................................................................... 109 Adjust the St[...]

14 Panel Descriptions 1. [Power On] switch ( → p. 16) 2. [Master Volume] knob ( → p. 17) 3. Harmonic Bars ( → p. 28) 4. Pedal Bass Voice Select buttons ( → p. 25) Pedal Part [To Lower] button ( → p. 36, p. 40) Level [ ▲ ] [ ▼ ] buttons ( → p. 34) 5. Lower Voice Select buttons ( → p. 25) Lower part Level [ ▲ ] [ ▼ ] buttons ( ?[...]

15 Panel Descriptions Panel Descriptions 16. [Load] button ( → p. 63, p. 87, p. 92) 17. [Save] button ( → p. 61, p. 89) 18. Beat Indicator ( → p. 46) 19. Composer ( → p. 82) [Song] button [Registration] button [Media] button [Bass] button [Lower] button [Solo/Upper] button [Reset] button [Play/Stop] button [Rec] button [Bwd] button [Fwd] bu[...]

16 Before You Start Playing fig.01-03 1. Attach the music rest by inserting it into the two holes. 1. First, make sure that the [Power On] switch is OFF (not pushed in). fig. 00-27.eps,fig.00-27-2.eps 2. Connect the supplied power cord to the AC Inlet, then plug the other end into an AC outlet. Only use the power cord supplied with this instrument.[...]

17 Before You Start Playing Before You Start Playing 3. Adjust the volume to an appropriate level by moving the [Master Volume] knob or operating the expression pedal. Turning the [Master Volume] knob towards “Max” increases the volume; turning the knob towards “Min” decreases the volume. Likewise, pressing down on the expression pedal incr[...]

18 Before You Start Playing I If you’re using headphones, you can use the cord hook to neatly bundle the cables near your feet. Attaching the Cord Hook 1. Screw the cord hook (with wing nut) about 80% of the way into the screw hole located at the bottom left of the ATELIER. 2. After you’ve oriented the hook as desired, use the wing nut to faste[...]

19 Before You Start Playing Before You Start Playing Songs you record on the ATELIER and Registration sets you create can be copied to separately available USB memory for safekeeping. You can also copy songs to a floppy disk using a separately sold floppy disk drive (p. 53, p. 66, p. 94). You can also play back SMF music files saved on USB memory o[...]

20 Before You Start Playing You can connect a commercially available CD drive and play back audio CDs and CD-ROMs containing saved SMF music files. You can also play songs on VIMA CD-ROMs (VIMA TUNES) sold by Roland. Precautions Concerning Use of the CD • The ATELIER is capable of playing back only commercial CDs that conform the official standar[...]

21 About the Display About the Display The ATELIER has three types of basic screen: the Rhythm Screen, the Composer Screen and the Registration Screen. You can alternate from one to the other by pressing the [Display/Exit] button. fig.01-17 Rhythm Screen fig.01-18 Composer Screen When internal music data is selected: fig.01-19 Registration Screen f[...]

22 Selecting and Playing Sounds The ATELIER contains 6 Demo songs. Here’s how to play the Demo songs, and fully appreciate the sounds, Rhythms, and Automatic Accompaniment that are available with the ATELIER. fig.02-01 1. Press the [Song] button and [Registration] button simultaneously. fig.02-02 2. Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select a Dem[...]

23 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting and Playing Sounds If the following screen appears If the performance song in the ATELIER has not been saved to a USB memory or Favorites (User memory), the following message will appear, and it will not be possible to play the Demo songs. fig.02-03 If you don’t mind erasing this song, press the [Rec] but[...]

24 Selecting and Playing Sounds The ATELIER is able to produce the sounds of various instruments. These sounds are called “Voices.” The ATELIER has two keyboards and one Pedalboard, as shown below. From top to bottom these are called the “Upper Keyboard,” “Lower Keyboard,” and “Pedalboard.” fig.02-04 The Upper Keyboard has three par[...]

25 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting and Playing Sounds fig.02-05 Each time you press a voice button, its indicator will switch between being lit and being turned off. Voices that have their button indicator lit can be played. Select voices by pressing the Upper, Lower and Pedal Bass Voice Part buttons. When the power is turned on, the Upper k[...]

26 Selecting and Playing Sounds The Solo section of the Upper keyboard is monophonic, that is, the Solo voice will only sound for the highest note played on the Upper keyboard. fig.02-11 Example: Selecting “Tenor” for the Solo Voice Part 1. Press the Solo [Sax] button (indicator lights). The name of the selected voice appears in the display for[...]

27 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting and Playing Sounds Notice that there is an [Others] button for each part. By using the [Others] button, you can select all voices. 1. Press the [Others] button for the Part for which you wish to specify a voice. The voice name appears in the display. fig.02-10 (P.29) The indicator of the selected [Others] b[...]

28 Selecting and Playing Sounds The Vintage Organ buttons lets you add vintage organ sounds to the upper and lower parts. In addition, you can also use the harmonic bars to modify the selected sound as desired. The ATELIER provides nine harmonic bars for the upper part and lower part. Each harmonic bar is assigned a sound of a different footage (pi[...]

29 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting and Playing Sounds What’s the feet? “Feet” is a term that began as a measurement of the length of the pipes in a pipe organ. The pipes that produce the basic pitch (fundamental) for each note are considered to be “8 feet” in length. Therefore, a pipe producing a pitch one octave below that of the [...]

30 Selecting and Playing Sounds Turning on the Vintage Organ 1. Press the Vintage Organ [On/Off] button so its indicator is lit. Each time you press the button, the indicator will alternate between ON (lit) and OFF. The Vintage organ screen appears. fig.01-24.eps The screen will show value for the harmonic bars. When a harmonic bar is pulled out al[...]

31 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting and Playing Sounds Adding Sparkle to the Sound (Percussion) This adds an attack sound to the beginning of the note, making the sound crisper. 1. Press the Percussion [2 2/3'] button so its indicator is lit. Play the Upper keyboard and notice that an attack has been added. Adjusting the Rate at which th[...]

32 Selecting and Playing Sounds Adjusting the Volume of the Vintage Organ You can adjust the volume of the Vintage Organ sound to regulate the volume balance relative to the other sounds. 1. Press the [Utility] button. fig.05-08.eps 2. Press the Menu [ ] [ ] buttons a number of times to select “VintageOrganVolume.” fig.VoiceList.eps 3. Press th[...]

33 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting and Playing Sounds For “Active Expression Voices,” operating the expression pedal will control not only the volume but also the tone, or may add additional sounds. 1. Press the [Others] button of the Part to which you want to assign an Active Expression voice. The voice name appears in the display. The [...]

34 Selecting and Playing Sounds The ATELIER allows you to adjust the volume balance individually for each Part. fig.02-13 The following buttons are used to adjust the volume of a multiple number of Parts. t 1. The volume levels of each part are adjusted using the corresponding [ ▲ ] and [ ▼ ] buttons. Pressing the [ ▲ ] button will increase t[...]

35 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting and Playing Sounds The pitch of the sound played by the keyboard can be adjusted in one-octave steps. This function is called “Octave Shift.” You can apply an Octave shift to the following 4 Parts: • The Upper Part • The Lower Part • The Pedal bass Part • The Solo Part 1. Press the [Utility] but[...]

36 Selecting and Playing Sounds You can have the sound for keys in the Lower keyboard continue to play, even after you release the key, until the next key is pressed. 1. Hold down the Pedal [To Lower] button for several seconds until its indicator begins blinking. The following message will appear. The notes played on the lower keyboard will contin[...]

37 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting and Playing Sounds Immediately after the power is turned on, the STANDARD drum set will sound. Let’s try selecting a different Drum Set or the Sound Effect set. As the drum set, you can choose from 7 types of drum set. When you change the drum set, the sound produced by each note will change. fig.02-19 1.[...]

38 Selecting and Playing Sounds By using the Bass Split function you can play the bass voice in the left-hand side (including C3) of the lower keyboard. The location at which the lower keyboard is divided in this way, to play the pedal bass voice, is called the “Bass Split Point.” 1. Select a Pedal Bass voice (p. 25). 2. Press the [Utility] but[...]

39 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting and Playing Sounds You can assign the Bass Split Point (the highest key up to which the Pedal Bass voice will sound), to any key of the Lower keyboard. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ ] [ ] buttons a number of times to select “Bass Split Point.” 3. Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to m[...]

40 Selecting and Playing Sounds By using the Pedal [To Lower] button, you can sound the Pedal Bass voice by playing the root note (p. 128) of a chord on the Lower keyboard in the area that is playing the Lower voice. fig.05-08 1. Select a Pedal Bass voice (p. 25). 2. Press the Pedal [To Lower] button (indicator lit). When you play a chord in the ar[...]

41 Using the Rhythm Performance Using the Rhythm Performance The ATELIER lets you enjoy playing along with a rhythmic accompaniment. The AT-75 provides 40 types of Rhythms and Automatic Accompaniments (Music Styles). These are organized into eight groups. Each Rhythm button corresponds to two groups. By pressing a button that is lit, you can select[...]

42 Using the Rhythm Performance The ATELIER features a User memory. The ATELIER is shipped from the factory with Rhythms already stored in User memory. These Rhythms can be overwritten by copying. The content of User memory is retained even while the ATELIER’s power is turned off. You can call up Rhythms in User memory by selecting the User group[...]

43 Using the Rhythm Performance Using the Rhythm Performance There are two ways to start the Rhythm. You can press the [Start/Stop] button to start the Rhythm, or you can use Sync Start to have the Rhythm start when you play the lower keyboard or the pedalboard. You can also make the Rhythm start with an intro, or stop with an ending. fig.02-03_AT-[...]

44 Using the Rhythm Performance Starting with an Added Intro 1. While holding down the Arranger [On/Off] button, press [Auto Fill In] button to turn Sync Start on. The [Start/Stop] button indicator will blink. 2. Press the [Intro/Ending] button. The [Intro/Ending] button indicator will light. 3. Play either the Lower keyboard or the pedalboard. The[...]

45 Using the Rhythm Performance Using the Rhythm Performance Stopping with an Ending 1. Press the [Intro/Ending] button. An Ending is played, then the Rhythm stops. While the Ending is playing, the [Intro/Ending] button indicator will light, until the Ending finishes the button indicator will be turned off. Stopping without an Ending 1. Press the [[...]

46 Using the Rhythm Performance You can change the tempo of the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment. fig.03-06(P.40) 1. Press the Tempo [ ] [ ] buttons to change the tempo (speed) of the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment. The value of the tempo currently set (20–500 beats per minute) can be checked in the display. You can also check the tempo by vi[...]

47 Using the Rhythm Performance Using the Rhythm Performance The Arranger function of the ATELIER can add an Automatic Accompaniment to each Rhythm. Based on the selected Rhythm, the Arranger function automatically adds an accompaniment that is suitable for the chord being pressed on the Lower keyboard. fig.02-06.eps 1. Press the Arranger [On/Off] [...]

48 Using the Rhythm Performance You can add variety to the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment by changing the Rhythm pattern. fig.02-07_AT-900.eps You can change the arrangement of the accompaniment. This function is called “Variation.” For each Rhythm, there are four types of arrangement for the accompaniment. The following buttons are called V[...]

49 Using the Rhythm Performance Using the Rhythm Performance “Chord Intelligence” is a feature that intelligently plays the correct accompaniment chords the moment you play a key specifying a chord on the Lower keyboard during Automatic Accompaniment. To play a C chord on the Lower keyboard, for example, you usually have to press down the three[...]

50 Using the Rhythm Performance When Automatic Accompaniment is used, and the Pedal [To Lower] button is ON, the Pedal Bass voice will normally play the root note (p. 128) of the chord you play on the Lower keyboard. If the Leading Bass function is enabled, the lowest note of the chord you play on the Lower keyboard will then be used as the bass no[...]

51 Using the Rhythm Performance Using the Rhythm Performance When using the Arranger function for Automatic Accompaniment, you can also use the “One Touch Program” function to automatically select panel settings that are appropriate for the selected Rhythm. By pressing the [One Touch Program] button, you can make the following settings. • Pan[...]

52 Using the Rhythm Performance The ATELIER contains a variety of Rhythms, but you can also use Rhythms from USB memory or floppy disk to perform Rhythms in an even wider range of styles. 1. Connect the USB memory containing the Rhythms to the External Memory connector. 2. Press the Rhythm [Ballad/User] button a number of times to select “User gr[...]

53 Using the Rhythm Performance Using the Rhythm Performance User memory (p. 42) already contains Rhythms, but you can replace these Rhythms with Rhythms from USB memory or floppy disk. Rhythms copied from the USB memory into User memory will not be lost even if the power is turned off. It is convenient to copy frequently-used Rhythms into User mem[...]

54 Using the Rhythm Performance 9. Press the [Rec] button. 10. Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select the copy-destination number. To cancel the procedure, press the [Display/Exit] button. 11. Press the [Rec] button to copy the Rhythm. While the Rhythm is being copied into internal memory, the following screen will be displayed. If you select a [...]

55 Using the Rhythm Performance Using the Rhythm Performance You can delete Rhythms stored in User memory (p. 42) or USB memory. 1. Select the Rhythm you want to delete (p. 42). 2. Press the [Load] button and [Save] button simultaneously. The following display appears. fig.02-10.eps To cancel the procedure, press the [Reset] button. 3. Press the [R[...]

56 Using the Registration Buttons The ATELIER allows you to store sound settings and panel settings such as 4 in the Registration buttons. There are a total of 4 Registration buttons, and one set of panel settings can be stored in each, allowing you to register a total of 4 different panel settings. Each set of panel settings that has been stored i[...]

57 Using the Registration Buttons Using the Registration Buttons Procedure for Creating Registration Sets Prepare the Registrations A convenient way to make the sequence of Registration buttons to be pressed easy to understand is to store the panel settings starting from the Registration [1] button, continuing with subsequent buttons in accordance [...]

58 Using the Registration Buttons There are two ways of calling up the settings affecting the Rhythms registered to the Registration buttons [1]–[4], “INSTANT” and “DELAYED.” At the factory this is set to “DELAYED.” Recalling Voices and Other Panel Settings 1. Press a Registration [1]–[4] button. Recalling Settings for Rhythm and Au[...]

59 Using the Registration Buttons Using the Registration Buttons When the [Manual] button is ON (lit), all panel settings you make will be stored automatically in the [Manual] button as they are made, thus updating the Registration that had been previously saved. If you change to a preset Registration [1]– [4] button, it is possible to return to [...]

60 Using the Registration Buttons 2. Press the [Registration] button and [Media] button simultaneously. 3. Press the Menu [ ] [ ] buttons to move the cursor, and press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select a character. fig.07-05 The following characters can be selected when changing a name: . 4. When you have finished assigning the name, simultaneous[...]

61 Using the Registration Buttons Using the Registration Buttons With the settings of Registration buttons [1]–[4] considered as one set, you can store the Registration set to USB memory or User memory. We recommend that complex panel settings or Registrations you wish to keep be saved on USB memory. Furthermore, when you save Registrations creat[...]

62 Using the Registration Buttons 7. Press the [Save] button to execute the save operation. Saving of the Registration data will begin. When saving ends, the “- - - - - - - - - - - -” in the screen will change to the Registration name that you saved. fig.07-11 If you’ve named the Registration (p. 59), it will be saved with that name. If the f[...]

63 Using the Registration Buttons Using the Registration Buttons Here’s how to recall a previously saved Registration set from the User memory or USB memory into the memory of the ATELIER. Registrations can be selected in the following two ways. Loading a Set of Registrations You can load a “set” (a collection of settings for Registration but[...]

64 Using the Registration Buttons 1. If you want to load a Registration from USB memory, connect your USB memory to the External Memory connector. 2. Press the [Registration] button to make the indicator light. The Registration Select screen appears. 3. Press the [Media] button to select the desired media. If you want to load from the Registration [...]

65 Using the Registration Buttons Using the Registration Buttons Here’s how to delete a Registration set that was saved to a USB memory, User memory (p. 42), or floppy disk. 1. Prepare the Registration that you want to delete. If you want to delete Registration data from the USB memory, connect the USB memory to the External Memory connector. 2. [...]

66 Using the Registration Buttons Registrations from USB memory or floppy disk can be copied to User memory. If a Registration saved in USB memory or on a floppy disk is stored in User memory, the stored Registration data will not disappear even when you turn off the power. It is convenient to load frequently-used Registration into User memory. Reg[...]

67 Using the Registration Buttons Using the Registration Buttons 8. Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select the Registration you want to copy. 9. Press the [Rec] button. 10. Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select the copy-destination number. To cancel the procedure, press the [Display/Exit] button. 11. Press the [Rec] button to copy the Regist[...]

68 Using the Performance Functions Ò You can transpose the key of a performance without having to shift the position of your fingers on the keyboard. This feature is called “Key Transpose.” For example: you may play in the familiar C major scale while your music will sound in any key of your choice. fig.06-01 1. Press the Transpose [-] [+] but[...]

69 Using the Performance Functions Using the Performance Functions On each side of the expression pedal are two Foot Switches. Different functions are assigned to each of these two foot switches. fig.06-07 With the factory settings, the following functions are assigned to the left and right Foot Switches. Press the right Foot Switch toward the righ[...]

70 Using the Performance Functions You can select any of the following functions and assign them to either Foot Switch on the right or left side of the Expression Pedal. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ ] [ ] buttons a number of times to select “L Foot Switch” or “R Foot Switch.” ig.12-09 ig.12-09 3. Press the Value [-] [+[...]

71 Using the Performance Functions Using the Performance Functions You can use the Foot Switch as a dedicated switch for selecting Registrations in order. The Registration will be switched each time you press the foot switch. The Registration Shift settings are stored to each individual Registration Set. When “RIGHT + Load Next” is assigned to [...]

72 Using the Performance Functions You can adjust the entire volume using an Expression Pedal. When you depress the Expression Pedal, the volume increases. The volume decreases as you tilt the pedal back. fig.06-03 Adjusting the Overall Volume Using an Expression Pedal You can specify whether the expression pedal will function when playing back per[...]

73 Adding Various Effects to a Voice Adding Various Effects to a Voice The ATELIER allows you to apply various effects to the sounds you play from the keyboard. Harmony appropriate for the chord you play in the lower keyboard can be added to the highest note played in the upper keyboard. This function is called “Harmony Intelligence.” When you [...]

74 Adding Various Effects to a Voice The AT-75 provides six types of harmony intelligence. When you press the [Harmony Intelligence] button, the most appropriate voice(s) will be automatically set. The manner in which notes will sound also depends on the Harmony type. 1. Press the [Harmony Intelligence] button (indicator lights). 2. While the Harmo[...]

75 Adding Various Effects to a Voice Adding Various Effects to a Voice Rotary is an effect which simulates the sound of rotating speakers. There is a choice of two settings: Fast and Slow. fig.05-06.eps 1. Select the voice to which you wish to apply the Rotary effect. 2. Press the Rotary Sound [On/Off] button (confirm that its indicator is lit). Th[...]

76 Adding Various Effects to a Voice Sustain allows you to add a Sustain effect or decay to each voice after the keys are released. The Sustain effect can be added simultaneously to the Upper (except the Solo Part), Lower, and Pedal Bass voices. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ ] [ ] buttons a number of times to select the “Sust[...]

77 Adding Various Effects to a Voice Adding Various Effects to a Voice The sustain length can be set independently (SHORT, MIDDLE (Medium) or LONG) for the Upper and Lower keyboards and Bass Pedalboard. You can make a separate setting for each keyboard. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ ] [ ] buttons a number of times to select “[...]

78 Adding Various Effects to a Voice Reverb is an effect that adds a sense of spaciousness to the sound, creating the illusion of playing in a large or small concert hall, a large or small room, a small club, etc. fig.04-07 1. Press the Reverb [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] button to adjust the overall Reverb amount. When you press the Reverb [ ▲ ] button, a[...]

79 Adding Various Effects to a Voice Adding Various Effects to a Voice By changing the reverberations of the notes, you can enjoy the atmosphere of performance in a wide variety of different locations. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ ] [ ] buttons a number of times to select “Reverb.” 3. Press the [Rec] button. 4. Press the M[...]

80 Adding Various Effects to a Voice By changing the type of reverb you can experience the feeling of performing in various different locations, and by changing the Wall Type (wall material) you can make further adjustments to the way in which reverberation occurs. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ ] [ ] buttons a number of times t[...]

81 Adding Various Effects to a Voice Adding Various Effects to a Voice You can make independent settings for each Part. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ ] [ ] buttons a number of times to select “Reverb.” 3. Press the [Rec] button. 4. Press the Menu [ ] [ ] buttons a number of times to select “Depth.” fig.11-05 5. Press th[...]

82 Record and Playback Your Performance The internal composer can record performances and play back commercial SMF music files. fig.08-01 The recorded performance will be automatically assigned to the three Track buttons according to the recorded part. You can record or play back independently by specifying the desired Track button; for example, wh[...]

83 Record and Playback Your Performance Record and Playback Your Performance In addition to playing back the music you recorded on the instrument and saved to a USB memory, ATELIER also lets you enjoy a wide variety of commercially available song files, such as defined below. To Play Back Only One Song 1. Prepare the song that you want to play back[...]

84 Record and Playback Your Performance The indicators for Track button in which performances were recorded will be lit. By turning off these Track button indicators, you can temporarily silence the sound. This is referred to as “Track Mute.” If you want to play back a song from USB memory, connect your USB memory to the External Memory connect[...]

85 Record and Playback Your Performance Record and Playback Your Performance Caution If you press the [Rec] button when a song has been selected from the USB memory or floppy disk, the selected song will be completely loaded into the ATELIER and the Composer will enter into the recording standby mode. To record a new song, use the following procedu[...]

86 Record and Playback Your Performance In cases such as when you want to perform in time with a song, you can have a count sound played before playback of the song begins, allowing you to synchronize your own performance with the song. Playing back a song after playing the count sound is called “Count In.” 1. Hold down the [Reset] button and p[...]

87 Record and Playback Your Performance Record and Playback Your Performance You can record over recorded performance data. 1. Press the [Bwd] button or the [Fwd] button to select the desired measure (bar) when you start recording. If you wish to start recording from the beginning of the song, press the [Reset] button. 2. Press the [Rec] button to [...]

88 Record and Playback Your Performance A name is automatically assigned to a performance song that you record. However, at some point you may wish to change the name to something more meaningful. 1. Press the [Display/Exit] button a number of times to access the Composer screen. 2. Press the [Registration] and [Media] buttons simultaneously. fig.0[...]

89 Record and Playback Your Performance Record and Playback Your Performance The performance data that you recorded will disappear when the power of the ATELIER is turned off. If you wish to keep the performance data, you can save it on a USB memory, floppy disk, or “Favorites” (internal memory). If the recorded performance data has not been sa[...]

90 Record and Playback Your Performance If the following screen appears If you select a number at which a performance data has already been saved, the following screen appears. fig.E-64-b.eps If you wish to update the contents of the performance data 1. Press the [Rec] button. If you want to save your performance as new data without overwriting the[...]

91 Record and Playback Your Performance Record and Playback Your Performance 4. Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select the performance song that you wish to load into internal memory. 5. Press the [Load] button. The selected performance data will be loaded into internal memory. If loading is canceled because the memory limit has been reached, th[...]

92 Record and Playback Your Performance 4. Press the [Load] button and [Save] button simultaneously. The following message, asking you to confirm your choice, will be displayed. fig.08-10 To cancel the procedure, press the [Reset] button, and you will return to the Song Select screen. 5. If you are sure that you wish to delete the song, press the [[...]

93 Record and Playback Your Performance Record and Playback Your Performance 4. Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select the SMF music files that you wish to load into internal memory. 5. Press the [Load] button. The selected performance data will be loaded into internal memory. 6. Press the [Bwd] button or the [Fwd] button to select the desired m[...]

94 Record and Playback Your Performance Performance songs and SMF music files from USB memory or floppy disk can be copied to “Favorites” (User memory). If a performance song saved in USB memory or on a floppy disk is stored in “Favorites,” the stored performance song will not disappear even when you turn off the power. It is convenient to [...]

95 Record and Playback Your Performance Record and Playback Your Performance You can connect a CD drive (commercially available) and play back CD-ROM produced for VIMA TUNES (sold separately). While playing a VIMA TUNES song, you can play along using recommended tones. VIMA TUNES VIMA TUNES is a Roland specification for music files that contains im[...]

96 Record and Playback Your Performance You can connect a commercially available CD drive to the ATELIER and use it to play music CDs. This lets you perform or sing along with the backing of a music CD. You can’t copy music CD songs to “Favorites.” It will take a certain amount of time until a music CD can be selected. 1. Connect a commercial[...]

97 Record and Playback Your Performance Record and Playback Your Performance You can transpose the song to a key that is more comfortable for you to sing. If you or someone else will be singing along with a song, you can change the key of the song so it’s appropriate for the singer’s range. If you select a different song, the playback transpose[...]

98 Various Other Settings You can create folders in a connected USB memory device or in User memory. If you want to create a folder in USB memory, connect the USB memory to the External Memory connector. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ ] [ ] buttons a number of times to select “Media Utility.” 3. Press the [Rec] button. 4. Pr[...]

99 Various Other Settings Various Other Settings Initial Touch is a function that translates the force used in playing the keys into a directly proportional amount of volume. This adjusts the amount of the Initial Touch effect applied. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ ] [ ] buttons a number of times to select “Initial Touch.” [...]

100 Various Other Settings You can specify how the Solo voice will respond when more than one key is pressed. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ ] [ ] buttons a number of times to select “Solo Mode.” fig.12-05 3. Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to change the setting for Solo Mode. To return to the basic screen, press the [Utilit[...]

101 Various Other Settings Various Other Settings Function of the Expression Pedal During Playback You can specify whether or not the Expression pedal will function while ATELIER song files are being played back. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ ] [ ] buttons a number of times to select “Exp. Source.” fig.09-06 3. Press the [R[...]

102 Various Other Settings You can change the sound that is used for the count played at the end of the intro with the Intro Countdown function (p. 46). 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ ] [ ] buttons a number of times to select “Count Down Sound.” 3. Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select the type of sound for Intro Count D[...]

103 Various Other Settings Various Other Settings You can specify how the transpose setting will be recalled when you press a Registration [1]–[4] button. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ ] [ ] buttons a number of times to select “Trans. Update” (Transpose Update). 3. Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to switch between “DELA[...]

104 Various Other Settings SMF Music files or a performance that you recorded can be transposed for playback. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Using the Menu [ ] [ ] buttons a number of times to select “Playback Transpose.” 3. Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select the value for transpose. Each press of the Value [-] [+] buttons transpose t[...]

105 Various Other Settings Various Other Settings You can adjust the volume of the metronome. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Using the Menu [ ] [ ] buttons a number of times to select “Metronome.” 3. Press the [Rec] button. 4. Using the Menu [ ] [ ] buttons a number of times to select “Metronome Volume.” fig.09-03 5. Press the Value [-] [...]

106 Various Other Settings This setting determines the beat to be used when recording performance songs. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Using the Menu [ ] [ ] buttons a number of times to select “Beat.” fig.09-05 3. Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to set the beat. To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button. When recording your[...]

107 Various Other Settings Various Other Settings You can mute (silence) individual channels of performance data of SMF music files (commercially available). 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ ] [ ] buttons a number of times to select “Channel Mute.” 3. Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select the channel that you wish to mute.[...]

108 Various Other Settings The ATELIER may be unable to correctly recognize the type of CD being used. In such instances, you can specify the type of CD manually. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ ] [ ] buttons a number of times to select “CD/Audio Type.” ig.09-09 3. Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to change the setting. To ret[...]

109 Various Other Settings Various Other Settings The standard pitch of an instrument is generally considered as the pitch of the middle A note. The “Master Tune” parameter lets you adjust this standard pitch to match the pitch of any other instruments that are playing together with the ATELIER. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [...]

110 Various Other Settings You can specify the Program Change number that will be transmitted from MIDI Out connector when a Registration is selected. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ ] [ ] buttons a number of times to select “MIDI.” 3. Press the [Rec] button. 4. Press the Menu [ ] [ ] buttons a number of times to select “PC[...]

111 Various Other Settings Various Other Settings * When the pedal part button is ON, data received at the MIDI In connector will control the pedal part of keyboard sound generator. When the pedal part button is OFF, data received at the MIDI In connector will control the GS sound generator. There are limitations on the types of MIDI messages that [...]

112 Various Other Settings Connecting the ATELIER to a V-LINK compatible image device allows you to control the images with the ATELIER. What is the V-LINK? V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows music and images to be performed together. By using MIDI to connect two or more V-LINK compatible devices, you can easily enjoy a wide range of visual effec[...]

113 Various Other Settings Various Other Settings You can also use the following procedure to turn the V-LINK function on. 1. Hold down the [Reset] button and press either the Upper [Full] button or the Upper [Brass] button. Holding down the [Reset] button and pressing the Upper [Full] button switches the instrument to “MODE 1” (p. 112). Holdin[...]

114 Various Other Settings You can restore the User memory to their original factory settings. This function is called “User Memory Reset.” 1. Turn down the volume to the minimum level, then turn off the power. 2. While holding down the Rhythm [Ballad/User] button, press the [Power On] switch to turn the power on. fig.01-15 Do not turn off the [...]

115 Various Other Settings Various Other Settings The process of preparing USB memory or floppy disks so that they can be used with the ATELIER is called “initialization” (formatting). In certain cases, particularly with floppy disks, the media is formatted for a specific type of device. If the media format does not match the ATELIER’s, you w[...]

116 Connecting with External Devices If you want to hook up an external instrument to the ATELIER, then this chapter is for you. 1. Phones Jacks → p. 17 Connect headphones here. 2. MIDI Out/In Connectors → p. 118 You can connect external MIDI devices to the ATELIER and exchange performance data between them. 3. USB Connector → p. 117 Used for[...]

117 Connecting with External Devices Connecting with External Devices The following become possible once you connect a USB cable (available separately) between the USB connector located to the lower left of the ATELIER and the USB connector of your computer. • You can use the ATELIER to play sounds from SMF music files played back with MIDI softw[...]

118 Connecting with External Devices 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ ] [ ] buttons a number of times to select “USB Driver.” fig.10-12.eps 3. Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select “GENERIC” or “ORIGINAL.” 4. Turn the ATELIER’s volume to the minimum level, switch off the power, then turn it back on again. This se[...]

119 Connecting with External Devices Connecting with External Devices To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. 1. Turn the volume all the way down on the ATELIER and on the device you’re about to connect. 2. Switch off the p[...]

120 Troubleshooting If the ATELIER does not function in the way you except, first check the following chart. If this does not resolve the problem, consult your dealer or a nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. Power does not Turn On Problem Check Solution Page When you press the[...]

121 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Appendices Lower keyboard cannot be heard Drums/SFX are selected for the Lower keyboard, but you are playing a key to which no drum sound is assigned. Turn the Drums/SFX off or play keys to which drums sounds are assigned. p. 36 The Lower keyboard will not produce sound while an Intro or Ending is being played. T[...]

122 Troubleshooting Even though you press only one key, a multiple number of notes sound Harmony Intelligence is turned ON. Turn “Harmony Intelligence” off. p. 73 Chord Intelligence is turned ON. Turn “Chord Intelligence” off. p. 49 Pitch is off Transpose is in effect. Simultaneously press the Transpose [-] [+] buttons to cancel the transpo[...]

123 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Appendices Registrations do not Switch Correctly Problem Check Solution Page The Rhythm or Tempo does not change when you press the Registration buttons The settings at which Registrations are recalled (Registration Arranger Update) has been set to “DELAYED.” Set the timing at which the arranger settings are [...]

124 Troubleshooting Recording is not possible Problem Check Solution Page Recording is not possible If you wish to erase a previously-recorded track and then re-record, press the track button for the desired track to make that button blink before you begin recording. Press the track button for the desired track to make that button indicator blink b[...]

125 Error Message Appendices Error Message Error Message Meanings Copy Protected. Can’t Save. To protect the copyright, this music file cannot be saved as SMF format. Write-Protected Media. The protect tab of the storage media is set to the Protect (write prohibit) position. Move the tab to the Write (write permit) position and try the operation [...]

126 Chord List ● symbol: Indicates the constituent not of chord. ★ symbol: Chord shown with an “ ★ ”can be played by pressing just the key marked with the “ ★ .” Chord 1.eps Cm7 5 C C# D E E F Cmaj7 C#maj7 Dmaj7 E maj7 Emaj7 Fmaj7 C7 C#7 D7 E 7 E7 F7 Cm C#m Dm E m Em Fm Cm7 C#m7 Dm7 E m7 Em7 Fm7 Cdim C#dim Ddim E dim Edim Fdim Dm7 5[...]

127 Chord List Chord List Appendices ● symbol: Indicates the constituent not of chord. ★ symbol: Chord shown with an “ ★ ”can be played by pressing just the key marked with the “ ★ .” Chord 2.eps F# G A A B B F#maj7 Gmaj7 A maj7 Amaj7 B maj7 Bmaj7 F#7 G7 A 7 A7 B 7 B7 F#m Gm A m Am B m Bm F#m7 Gm7 A m7 Am7 B m7 Bm7 F#dim Gdim A dim [...]

128 Glossary Arrangement This refers to changes that have been made in an original tune, by adding a new accompaniment or by changing the instruments used. Automatic Accompaniment Automatic Accompaniment is Automatic Accompaniment when just a few keys in the lower section of the keyboard are pressed to specify the chord. Basic Chord This refers to [...]

129 Music Files That the ATELIER Can Use Appendices Music Files That the ATELIER Can Use What Are Music Files? Music files contains musical information such as how long the key for a corresponding pitch is played, the force applied to the key played, and other such information. Performance data is transmitted to the ATELIER from music files saved i[...]

130 Settings That Are Stored After the Power Is Turned Off Arranger Update Auto Std Tempo (Auto Standard Tempo) Lyrics Master Tune Metronome Sound MIDI IN Mode Registration Shift Send PC Switch Trans. Update (Transpose Update) USB Driver Registration Name Registration Name Registration Shift Arranger Update Trans. Update (Transpose Update) Reverb T[...]

131 MIDI Implementation Chart Appendices MIDI Implementation Chart Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Prog Change System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Aux Message Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note ON Note OFF Key’s Ch’[...]

132 Main Specifications AT-75: MUSIC ATELIER Keyboard Upper Keyboard 49 keys (C3–C7) Lower keyboard 49 keys (Waterfall keyboard, C2–C6) Pedalboard 13 keys (C2–C3) Initial Touch Upper, Lower (10 levels for each) Sound Generator Sound Generator Conforms to GENERAL MIDI Level 2, GENERAL MIDI System, GS and XGlite format Max. Polyphony 128 Voice [...]

133 Main Specifications Main Specifications Appendices 962a * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. Speaker Full-range 16 cm x 2 Display 128 x 64 dots backlit LCD Pedals, Switches Expression Pedal, Foot Switch: 2 pcs. (function assignable) Connectors Aud[...]

134 Demo Song List For details on how to play the demo songs, refer to “Listening to the Demo Songs” (p. 22) 981a * All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. 982 * No data for the music that is played will be output from MIDI Out connector. Profi[...]

135 Index Appendices Index A Active Expression Voice ...................................... 33 Adjuster ............................................................ 20 Arrangement ................................................... 128 Arranger Function ........................................ 47, 51 Arranger Update ................................[...]

136 Index Master Volume ................................................... 17 Metronome ...................................................... 104 Sound ........................................................ 105 Volume ....................................................... 105 MIDI ...............................................................[...]

137 Index Index Appendices Upper Voice ...................................................... 25 USB ................................................................ 117 USB (MIDI) connector ....................................... 117 USB Driver ...................................................... 118 User Memory .................................[...]

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For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. NOTICE AVIS This product complies with the requirements of EMCD 2004/108/EC and LVD 2006/95/EC. For EU [...]

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