Roland AT800 manual

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 every fe[...]

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 Safety grounding connection 001-50 Connect mains plug of this model to a mains socket outlet with a safety grounding connection. ...................................................................................... Do not disassemble or modify 002a Do not disassemble or modify this device. ..................................[...]

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 566b • The sensitivity of the D Beam controller will change depending on the amount of light in the vicinity of the unit. If it does not function as you expect, adjust the sensitivity as appropriate for the brightness of your location. Add • In order to provide the highest possible image quality, the ATELIER uses a TFT liquid [...]

8 Main Features We want to take a moment to thank you for your purchase of the Roland Organ “Music ATELIER.” 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 come, pl[...]

9 Main Features Features Harmonic bars for creating organ sounds The organ is equipped with “Harmonic bars,” which are much like the controllers used on traditional jazz organs. By operating the harmonic bars, you can easily create a diverse variety of organ sounds. By using the solo harmonic bars you can add orchestral sounds to the organ soun[...]

10 Main Features Harmony Intelligence The Harmony Intelligence function automatically adds harmony to the upper keyboard sound according to the chord you play in the lower keyboard. This gives you greater tonal depth and a more powerful performance. 76-note lower keyboard for plenty of range The 76-note range can be split into zones, allowing a sol[...]

11 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ........................................................................ 3 Important Notes..................................................................................... 6 Main Features........................................................................................ 8 Conventions Used in This Manual ..[...]

12 Contents Selecting and Playing Sounds ............................................................... 47 Selecting Voices .............................................................................................................. 47 About the Voices and Parts ....................................................................................[...]

13 Contents Using the Registration Buttons ............................................................ 106 Storing Registrations....................................................................................................... 107 Recalling a Registration ........................................................................................[...]

14 Contents Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively ................................................. 156 Making Effective Use of the Lower Keyboard ..................................................................... 156 Playing the Solo Voice on the Lower Keyboard (Solo [To Lower] Button) ............................... 158 Changing How the Solo Vo[...]

15 Contents Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms ........................................ 198 Preparations for Creating User Rhythms ............................................................................ 199 Displaying the Rhythm Customize Screen ................................................................. 199 Selecting the Division .[...]

16 Contents Adjusting the Brightness of the Display .................................................................... 226 Eliminating the Bouncing Ball from the Main Screen .................................................. 226 Switching the Background of the Main Screen.......................................................... 227 Changing the [...]

17 Contents Appendices Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 265 Error Message ............................................................................................................... 271 Chord List ........................................................[...]

18 Panel Descriptions 1. Part Balance [ ▲ ] [ ▼ ] buttons → p. 72 Part Balance Indicator → p. 73 2. Lower Voice select buttons → p. 49 Lower Organ Part Lower Symphonic Part Lower Orchestral Part [Alternate] button Level [ ▲ ] [ ▼ ] buttons → p. 72 Level indicator → p. 73 3. Touch Screen → p. 29 4. [Harmony Intelligence] button ?[...]

19 Panel Descriptions Panel Descriptions 20. Composer → p. 164 [Song] button [Registration] button → p. 109–p. 126 [Demo] button → p. 33, p. 168 [Reset] button [Play/Stop] button [Rec] button → p. 174 21. Lower [Drums/SFX] button → p. 76 [Manual Perc] button → p. 78 22. Lower Voice [Hold] button → p. 80 23. [Pedal Sustain] button ?[...]

20 Before You Start Playing Attaching the Music Rest 1. Insert the supplied screws for the music rest into the screw holes located on the top of the instrument, and lightly tighten them (two locations). 2. Put the music rest between the screws and the ATELIER’s body. 3. While supporting the music rest with one hand, secure it in place by turning [...]

21 Before You Start Playing Before You Start Playing 1. Plug the speaker cable extending from the stand into the Speaker connector located at the rear of the AT-800’s bottom panel. Pay attention to the shape of the speaker cable’s connector, and insert it until you hear it click securely into place. fig.00-22.eps 1. To open the lid, hold handle[...]

22 Before You Start Playing 1. First, make sure that the [Power On] switch at the panel’s left side is OFF (not pushed in). fig. 00-27.eps,fig.00-27-2.eps 2. Connect the supplied power cord to the AC Inlet connector, then plug the other end into an AC outlet. Only use the power cord supplied with this instrument. Whenever you do not intend to use[...]

23 Before You Start Playing Before You Start Playing 3. Adjust the volume to an appropriate level by moving the [Master Volume] slider or operating the expression pedal. Now adjust the [Master Volume] slider to a suitable level. The volume will be increased when the Expression Pedal is pressed down, and decreased when the pedal is returned. fig.00-[...]

24 Before You Start Playing Since this instrument has a Mic jack, you can use a microphone to enjoy a variety of possibilities such as singing along with your performance, or singing along with SMF music files (sold separately). fig.00-32.eps 1. Connect your microphone to the [Mic] jack underneath the left side of the keyboard. 2. Use the [Mic Volu[...]

25 Before You Start Playing Before You Start Playing You can restore all of the settings stored in the ATELIER to what they were when the instrument shipped from the factory. This function is called “Factory Reset.” 1. Touch <System> on the Main screen. The System screen appears. fig.00-37.eps 2. In the System screen, touch <Utility>[...]

26 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. 97, p. 126 , p. 188). You can also play back SMF music files saved on USB memory or a floppy disk (p. 16[...]

27 Before You Start Playing Before You Start Playing Rotating the External Memory Connector Holder The External Memory connector holder rotates 90 degrees left and right. Rotating the External Memory connector holder allows you to avoid damaging the connected external memory if something happens to bump against it. 1. Grasp the External Memory conn[...]

28 Before You Start Playing You can 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 standards-those that carry the “COMPACT DISC DIGITA[...]

29 About the Display About the Display The ATELIER makes use of a Touch Screen. This lets you carry out a wide variety of actions just by touching the screen lightly. Main Screen fig.00-06-a.eps Understanding the Main and Related Screens Number Description 1 Bouncing Ball A ball will bounce in time with the Rhythm or song. 2 Beat 3 Transpose Displa[...]

30 About the Display 9 Rhythm You can play Rhythms from this instrument, or play or store Rhythms from USB memory or user memory. Rhythm-related settings can also be made here. 10 System Make various settings. 11 Quick Guide Displays the Quick Guide screen. While the Quick Guide screen is displayed, you can press the keyboard, a button, or a foot s[...]

31 About the Display About the Display About the Icons fig.09-08.eps, fig.03-05.eps Sub-windows When you touch <Utility> or the like in a screen, a screen like the following will appear. This type of screen is called a “sub-window.” fig.00-38.eps Button Meaning Depending on the function, some screens are spread over multiple pages. You ca[...]

32 About the Display Sub-windows for Setting Values When you are making settings in the System screen, the following type of screen appears. fig.09-09.eps About the [Value] Dial The ATELIER has a [Value] dial. You can use the [Value] dial to change the tempo or edit the settings, or to select a file in screens such as the File Edit screen. Editing [...]

33 Convenient Functions Convenient Functions The ATELIER provides 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.01-01.eps 1. Press the [Demo] button to make the indicator light. The Demo Screen appears. fig.01-03.eps 2. Touch < > [...]

34 Convenient Functions 4. Touch < > once again to stop playback of the demo song. 5. Press the [Demo] button to exit the demonstration screen. If the following screen appears If the performance song in the unit has not been saved to the “Favorites” (User memory) or USB memory, the following message appears, and it will not be possible to[...]

35 Convenient Functions Convenient Functions You can select a voice appropriate for your performance by selecting from keywords representing your situation, location, musical genre, etc. You can call up Registrations created by top-level organists, and refer to them for hints on how to select and layer sounds when creating your own Registrations. 1[...]

36 Convenient Functions A sub-window appears, allowing you to select a Quick Registration group. fig.03-35.eps 3. In the sub-window, touch a Quick Registration group name to select the desired Quick Registration group. The sub-window closes, and the Quick Registration screen returns to the display. 4. Touch <Upper>, <Lower>, or <Peda[...]

37 Convenient Functions Convenient Functions A collection of the world’s best, most well-known songs were carefully selected, then the optimum panel settings for each of them were determined, and the resulting data was stored inside the instrument. Simply select the keyword that most closely suggests the character of the song you have in mind, an[...]

38 Convenient Functions 2. Touch < > < > to switch screens, and touch a keyword appropriate for the character of the song. fig.00-19.eps The Registration [1]–[4] buttons flash. Panel settings appropriate for the keyword will automatically be called up for the Registration [1]–[4] buttons. 3. On the Lower keyboard, play a chord. At t[...]

39 Convenient Functions Convenient Functions You can specify a song name and other search terms and use these for a Music Assistant search. 1. Touch <Music Assistant> on the Main screen. The Music Assistant screen appears. fig.00-18.eps 2. Touch <Search>. A sub-window appears. fig.00-19-2.eps Searching by Music Assistant Name 3. Touch &[...]

40 Convenient Functions 4. Decide which character you will use for the search. Enter the character you are searching for. For example, touching <ABC> in succession cycles you through the available choices in that character group (“A” → “B” → “C”...). Touch <ABC/123> to toggle between alphabets and numerals. The selected [...]

41 Convenient Functions Convenient Functions The ATELIER offers a Quick Guide function, which makes it easy for you to access various functions. While the Quick Guide screen is displayed, you can press the keyboard, a button, or a foot switch to jump to the related setting screen. 1. Touch <Quick Guide> on the Main screen. The following Quick[...]

42 Convenient Functions In the Quick Guide screen, you can touch <Index> to access the Index Menu. In the Index Menu screen, you can touch a keyword to jump to the setting screen for that keyword. 1. Touch <Quick Guide> on the Main screen. The following Quick Guide screen appears. fig.00-13.eps 2. Touch <Index>. The following scre[...]

43 Convenient Functions Convenient Functions The Quick Guide Index screen appears, and the keywords will be displayed. fig.00-16.eps 4. Touch the desired keyword. fig.00-16.eps The setting screen for the specified keyword appears. 5. Make settings in the setting screen that appeared. 6. Touch <Exit>. AT-800_e.book 43 ページ ２００８年[...]

44 Convenient Functions The ATELIER provides a Global Settings buttons. If you press the Global Settings [EZ One Finger] button, you’ll be able to produce chords simply by holding down one or two keys of the lower keyboard. If you press the Global Settings [EZ Touch] button, you’ll be able to play at a fixed volume regardless of variations in y[...]

45 Convenient Functions Convenient Functions You can create folders in a connected USB memory device or in user memory (Favorites). If you want to create a folder in USB memory, connect the USB memory to the external memory connector. 1. Touch <Registration> on the Main screen. The Registration Load screen appears. fig.03-05.eps 2. Touch &l[...]

46 Convenient Functions 3. Touch < > < > to select the desired media. Choose “Ext Memory” if you want to create a folder on USB memory or “User” if you want to create a folder user memory. 4. Touch <Create>. A screen will appear, allowing you to specify a name for the new folder. 5. Assign a name to the folder. Touch the s[...]

47 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting and Playing Sounds You can play the sounds of various instruments on the ATELIER. These sounds are called “Voices.” The ATELIER has two manual keyboards and a pedalboard. From top to bottom these are called the “Upper Keyboard,” “Lower Keyboard,” and “Pedalboard.” fig.01-05-2.eps Four parts,[...]

48 Selecting and Playing Sounds fig.01-06.eps 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. Two voices of the same family are assigned to each voice button. Buttons with voices from two different families have the names of both voices [...]

49 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting and Playing Sounds Press the “Organ,” “Symphonic,” or “Orchestral” buttons for each Keyboard (Upper/Lower) to select the desired voice. When the power is turned on, the Upper keyboard will play “Full Organ1” and the Lower keyboard will play “Lower Organ1.” Example: Selecting “Full Orga[...]

50 Selecting and Playing Sounds Immediately after the power is turned on, the Pedal Bass voice will sound single notes using the “Organ Bass1” voice. Press the buttons of the various parts of “Pedal Organ” and “Pedal Orchestral” to select voices. Example: Select “Pipe Org. Bs” for the Pedal Organ part, and select “Str.Bass Pdl” [...]

51 Selecting and Playing Sounds 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. This allows you to play full chords and have the selected Solo voice playing the highest (solo) note. Example: Selecting “Trumpet” for the S[...]

52 Selecting and Playing Sounds Notice that there is an [Others] button for each part. By using the [Others] button, you can select all voices. As with the other voice buttons, the [Others] button can be assigned two voices (one voice for “Pedal Organ” and one for “Pedal Orchestral”). You can use the [Alternate] button to switch between the[...]

53 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting and Playing Sounds A sub-window appears, allowing you to select a sound group. fig.01-16.eps 4. In the sub-window, touch a sound group name to select the desired sound group. The indicator of the selected [Others] button will blink. The Others Voice screen appears, showing the sounds of the specified sound [...]

54 Selecting and Playing Sounds The Vintage Organ button lets you add three types of vintage organ sounds to the upper, lower, and pedal 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 respectively, and two harmonic bars for the[...]

55 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting and Playing Sounds Time Time Time 8' volume: 8 4' volume: 5 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 p[...]

56 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting the Type of Vintage Organ 1. Press one of the Vintage Organ buttons so its indicator is lit. Each time you press the button, the indicator will alternate between ON (lit) and OFF. There are three types of vintage organ. Modifying the Sound 2. Slide the harmonic bars that you want to hear. You can layer the [...]

57 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. 3. Press the Percussion [4’] button or [2 2/3’] button (indicator lit). Play the Upper keyboard and notice that an attack has been added. Adjusting the Rate at wh[...]

58 Selecting and Playing Sounds Using the Harmonic Bar Settings of the Panel If you’ve edited the harmonic bar settings in the screen, or if you’ve switched Registrations so that the Vintage Organ settings have changed, you can switch the Vintage Organ settings to the positions (settings) of the harmonic bars on the panel (p. 54). 1. Press the [...]

59 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting and Playing Sounds When the Vintage Organ Type is “Pipe” or “Theater” fig.01-25e.eps The buttons displayed in the screen are called “tablets.” You can press each tablet to turn it on/off. You can turn tablets on/off by moving the harmonic bars in the panel. AT-800_e.book 59 ページ ２００?[...]

60 Selecting and Playing Sounds Adjusting the Volume of the Flute Vintage Organ If you’ve selected “ Flute ” as the vintage organ type, you can adjust the overall volume of the Flute sound to regulate the volume balance relative to the other sounds. If you’ve selected “ Pipe ” or “ Theater, ” the volume of the upper/lower/pedal orga[...]

61 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting and Playing Sounds What is an Articulation Voice? In order to bring out the distinctive qualities of an acoustic instrument and perform in a musically significant way, it is essential to employ the instrument’s rich variety of tonal changes and diverse performance techniques (articulations). Voices that a[...]

62 Selecting and Playing Sounds Articulation voices can be selected only using the Solo part’s [Others] button. 1. Press the Solo [Others] button. The Others Voice screen appears for several seconds. fig.01-15.eps 2. Touch a button that shows a sound group. fig.01-15.eps A sub-window appears, allowing you to select a sound group. fig.01-16.eps Se[...]

63 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting and Playing Sounds 3. In the sub-window, touch <Art. Voice> (Articulation Voice). The indicator of the Solo [Others] button will blink. The Others Voice (Others Voice Select) screen appears, and only the Articulation Voices from the entire collection are displayed. fig.01-17.eps 4. Touch a voice name [...]

64 Selecting and Playing Sounds Articulation voices let you vary the character of the sound by changing your playing technique. If you play legato, the sound will change smoothly between notes. If you play staccato, the sound will have a crisp attack. Aftertouch will affect the dynamics and vibrato of an articulation voice. As you apply stronger pr[...]

65 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting and Playing Sounds You can perform even more effectively with an articulation voice by making the appropriate solo mode and foot switch settings. You can automatically set these controller settings so that they are ideal for performing with an articulation voice. 1. In the articulation voice select screen, [...]

66 Selecting and Playing Sounds Distinctive Features of the Violin (Art.Violin) The distinctive character of the violin lies in its rich vibrato, the portamento playing technique, which allows the pitch to be changed smoothly, and the pizzicato technique, in which the string is plucked with a finger. The Art.Violin sound lets you express these dist[...]

67 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting and Playing Sounds Performance tips The basic performance techniques are the same as for Art.Violin. You can use aftertouch and expression pedal to control the dynamics and produce a richly expressive mid- and low-range sound. Striking the keys more strongly will emphasize the attack by adding a brief sound[...]

68 Selecting and Playing Sounds Foot switch effect Recommended pitch range E2–A5 (when Octave Shift is 0. Middle C is C4.) Distinctive Features of the Tenor Sax (Art.TenorSax) From soft and gentle tones to crisp, strong notes, the Art.TenorSax sound lets you express the broad range of the tenor sax. Performance tips An important aspect of sax per[...]

69 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. Touch the [Others] button of the Part to which you want to assign an Active Expression voice. The Others Voice screens appears. “Active[...]

70 Selecting and Playing Sounds In addition to sounds such as organ and piano, you can also play “human voice,” which produces a vocal-like sound. 1. Press the [Alternate] button for the Part for which you wish to specify a voice to select ON (lit) or OFF (dark). The setting of the [Alternate] button: ON (lit) or OFF (dark), determines to which[...]

71 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting and Playing Sounds 4. In the sub-window, touch <Human Voice>. The indicator of the selected [Others] button will blink. The Others Voice screen appears, showing the sounds of the Human Voice group. The Others Voice screen will appear, and the sounds of the Human Voice group will appear. fig.01-40.eps [...]

72 Selecting and Playing Sounds The ATELIER allows you to adjust the volume balance individually for each Part. fig.01-26.eps The following buttons are used to adjust the volume of a multiple number of Parts. Adjust the Volume Balance Button Part Accomp/SMF [ ▲ ] [ ▼ ] button Automatic Accompaniment (except Bass) Playback of performance songs f[...]

73 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting and Playing Sounds 1. The volume levels of each part are adjusted using the corresponding [ ▲ ] and [ ▼ ] buttons. Pressing the upper button ([ ▲ ] button) will increase the volume. Pressing the lower button ([ ▼ ] button) will decrease the volume. The volume can be set to any value from 0 to 12. Wh[...]

74 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 all Parts. 1. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. fig.00-06.eps The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. fig.VoiceList.eps 2. Touch either <Upper>, &l[...]

75 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting and Playing Sounds 4. Touch the part display of the part whose Octave Shift settings you wish to change. fig.01-30.eps 5. Touch < > < > to adjust the settings. The value can be set to a range of +/- 3 octaves. fig.01-31.eps 6. Touch <Exit>. You will return to the Upper Keyboard/Lower Keybo[...]

76 Selecting and Playing Sounds You can use the Lower keyboard to play various drum sounds (drum set). In this case, the Lower voices will no longer sound. fig.01-32_AT-900.eps 1. Press the [Drums/SFX] button, getting its indicator to light up. The [Drums/SFX] button indicator will alternate between on (lit) and off (dark) each time it is pressed. [...]

77 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting and Playing Sounds As the drum set, you can choose the types of drum set and sound effect. When you change the drum set, the sound produced by each note will change. Immediately after the power is turned on, the POP drum set will sound. 1. Press the [Drums/SFX] button, getting its indicator to light up. The[...]

78 Selecting and Playing Sounds You can play various drum sounds and Sound Effects using the bottom 15 keys of the Lower keyboard. This is convenient when you wish to play the Lower voice together with drum sounds or Sound Effects. fig.01-34_AT-900.eps fig.01-35.eps fig.01-35-2 1. Press the [Manual Perc] button (indicator lights). The button will a[...]

79 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting and Playing Sounds You can choose the type of Manual Percussion Set. When you change the Manual Percussion Set, the sound played by each of the 15 lowest notes of the Lower keyboard will change. Immediately after the power is turned on, the PERC SET1 drum set will sound. 1. Press the [Manual Perc] button (i[...]

80 Selecting and Playing Sounds You can have Lower voice continue to sound after you release you fingers from the keys, until the next key is played. fig.02-14_AT-900.eps 1. Press the Lower Voice [Hold] button (confirm that the indicator is lit). The Lower voice will continue sounding. While the Lower Voice [Hold] button is lit, pressing a key will[...]

81 Using Rhythm Performance Using Rhythm Performance The ATELIER lets you enjoy playing along with a Rhythmic accompaniment. The ATELIER provides various Rhythms and Automatic Accompaniments (Music Styles). The ten buttons below are called “Rhythm buttons,” and let you select Rhythms that are categorized by musical style. fig.02-01_AT-900.eps 1[...]

82 Using 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 rewritten at will; either by copying Rhythms from USB memory to user memory, or by saving user Rhythms you’ve created using the Rhythm Customize function (p. 198). The content of [...]

83 Using Rhythm Performance Using Rhythm Performance You can search for Rhythm that match the tempo of the song, musical genre, or other criteria you set. You can also search Rhythm using the first character of the Rhythm names. 1. Touch <Rhythm> on the Main screen. fig.00-06.eps The following Rhythm screen appears. fig.02-09.eps 2. Touch <[...]

84 Using Rhythm Performance Searching by Rhythm Name 3. Touch <By Name>. 4. Decide which character you will use for the search. The selected character appears in the middle of the screen. Enter the character you are searching for. For example, touching <ABC> in succession cycles you through the available choices in that character group [...]

85 Using Rhythm Performance Using 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 pedal keyboard. You can also make the Rhythm start with an intro, or stop with an ending. fig.02-03_AT-900.[...]

86 Using Rhythm Performance Starting with an Added Intro 1. Press the [Sync Start] button to make the indicator light up. 2. Press the [Intro] button. The [Intro] button’s indicator will light. 3. Play either the Lower keyboard or the Pedalboard. The Intro is played and the Rhythm starts. While the Intro is playing, the [Intro] button indicator w[...]

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

88 Using Rhythm Performance If an intro is played before your performance, you can have a countdown played to the end of the intro, allowing you to understand easily where you are to start playing. fig.02-05_AT-900.eps 1. Press the [Count Down] button, getting the indicator to light. 2. Press the [Intro] button. 3. Press the [Start/Stop] button. Th[...]

89 Using Rhythm Performance Using Rhythm Performance You can add variety to the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment by changing the Rhythm pattern of the Rhythm or the arrangement of the Automatic Accompaniment, or by inserting a break (i.e., stopping the Rhythm for one measure). fig.02-07_AT-900.eps You can change the arrangement of the accompanimen[...]

90 Using 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. For example, in order to make the instrument detect a “C Major” chord, you must normally play the three keys “C,” “E,[...]

91 Using Rhythm Performance Using Rhythm Performance 3. Touch <Options>. The Rhythm Options screen appears. fig.02-11.eps 4. Touch the Chord Intelligence setting to turn it “ON.” The Chord Intelligence function can now be used. Each time you touch the Chord Intelligence setting, it will be switched ON/ OFF. If you press the root note of t[...]

92 Using 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. 274) 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 note ([...]

93 Using Rhythm Performance Using Rhythm Performance 3. Touch <Options>. The Rhythm Options screen appears. fig.02-11.eps 4. Touch the Leading Bass setting to turn it “ON.” Each time you touch the Leading Bass setting, it will be switched ON/OFF. 5. To turn off the Leading Bass function, set the Leading Bass setting to “OFF.” You can [...]

94 Using Rhythm Performance The ATELIER provides a very convenient [One Touch Program] button. By simply pressing this button once, the Arranger function will be turned ON, and keyboard voices that are most appropriate for playing with the currently selected Rhythm/Automatic Accompaniment are selected. By pressing the [One Touch Program] button, yo[...]

95 Using Rhythm Performance Using Rhythm Performance 1. Select a Rhythm (p. 81). 2. Press the [One Touch Program] button. The [One Touch Program] button’s indicator will light. fig.02-15.eps An One Touch Program Group (One Touch Program Group select) screen like the one shown below will be displayed. fig.02-16.epsf 3. While the One Touch Program [...]

96 Using 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. Press the Rhythm [User] button (confirm that its indicator is lit). The Rhythm screen appears. fig.02-21-1.eps 2. Connect the USB memory containing the Rhythms to [...]

97 Using Rhythm Performance Using Rhythm Performance User memory (p. 82) 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 memory. Rhy[...]

98 Using Rhythm Performance 4. Touch <File Edit>. The Rhythm File Edit screen appears. 5. Touch <Copy> (Rhythm Copy). The Rhythm File Copy screen appears. 6. Touch < > < > to select the media (the location of the Rhythm you want to copy). If you want to copy a Rhythm from USB memory, select “Ext Memory.” If you want to c[...]

99 Using Rhythm Performance Using Rhythm Performance 9. Touch <Execute>. The copying of the Rhythm to User memory begins. When copying ends, the “- - - - -” in the screen will change to the Rhythm name that you copied. If you select a number in which a Rhythm is already saved, a screen like the following will appear. fig.02-25.eps If you [...]

100 Using Rhythm Performance You can rearrange the order of the Rhythms stored in User memory (p. 82) or USB memory. 1. Touch <Rhythm> on the Main screen. The Rhythm screen appears. fig.02-09.eps 2. Touch < > (Utility) on the Rhythm screen. The Utility screen appears. fig.02-10.eps Changing the Order of the Saved Rhythms AT-800_e.book 1[...]

101 Using Rhythm Performance Using Rhythm Performance 3. Touch <File Edit>. The Rhythm File Edit screen appears. fig.02-32.eps 4. Touch < > < > to select the desired media. Choose “User” if you want to change the order of the Rhythms saved in user memory, or choose “Ext Memory” if you want to change the order of the Rhythm[...]

102 Using Rhythm Performance You can rename Rhythms stored in User memory (p. 82) or USB memory. 1. Touch <Rhythm> on the Main screen. The Rhythm screen appears. 2. Touch < > (Utility) on the Rhythm screen. The Utility screen appears. fig.02-10.eps 3. Touch <File Edit>. The Rhythm File Edit screen appears. fig.02-32.eps 4. Touch &[...]

103 Using Rhythm Performance Using Rhythm Performance 6. Touch <Rename>. The Rename screen appears. fig.02-30.eps 7. Touch < > to change among uppercase/ lowercase/symbols. Each touch of the character switch button takes you to the next available choice, like this: uppercase → lowercase → symbols → uppercase .... 8. Touch the scre[...]

104 Using Rhythm Performance You can delete Rhythms stored in User memory (p. 82) or USB memory. 1. Touch <Rhythm> on the Main screen. The Rhythm screen appears. 2. Touch < > (Utility) on the Rhythm screen. The Utility screen appears. fig.02-10.eps 3. Touch <File Edit>. The Rhythm File Edit screen appears. fig.02-32.eps Deleting S[...]

105 Using Rhythm Performance Using Rhythm Performance 4. Touch < > < > to select the desired media. Choose “User” if you want to delete the Rhythm saved in user memory, or choose “Ext Memory” if you want to delete the Rhythm saved in USB memory. Choose “Disk” if you want to delete the Rhythm saved in floppy disk. 5. Touch &l[...]

106 Using the Registration Buttons The ATELIER allows you to store sound settings and panel settings in the Registration buttons. The ATELIER has a total of twelve Registration buttons, and one set of panel settings can be registered to each button, for a total of twelve types of panel settings. Each set of panel settings that has been stored in a [...]

107 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[...]

108 Using the Registration Buttons Settings that have been registered to Registration buttons [1]–[12] can be recalled in two ways: “INSTANT” and “DELAYED.” At the factory this is set to “DELAYED.” Recalling Voices and Other Panel Settings 1. Press and immediately release one of the Registration buttons [1]–[12]. Recalling Settings [...]

109 Using the Registration Buttons Using the Registration Buttons Settings for Rhythm play and Automatic Accompaniment are recalled when you continue holding a Registration button [1]–[12] for several seconds, but you can change this so that the settings are recalled the instant you press the button. 1. Touch <Registration> on the Main scre[...]

110 Using the Registration Buttons 4. Touch the Arranger Update setting to switch between “DELAYED” and “INSTANT.” Each time you touch the Arranger Update setting, it will alternate between “DELAYED” and “INSTANT.” 5. Touch <Exit>. When the [Manual] button is ON (lit), all panel settings you make will be stored automatically i[...]

111 Using the Registration Buttons Using the Registration Buttons When saving Registration sets, names like “Factory Reg.” will be assigned by default, but you can assign a name that will help you later to identify the contents of the Registration set. 1. Touch <Registration> on the Main screen. The Registration Load screen appears. fig.0[...]

112 Using the Registration Buttons 4. Touch <Rename>. The Rename screen appears. fig.03-11-2.eps 5. Touch < > to change among uppercase/ lowercase/symbols. Each touch of the character switch button takes you to the next available choice, like this: uppercase → lowercase → symbols → uppercase .... 6. Touch the screen to specify the[...]

113 Using the Registration Buttons Using the Registration Buttons With the settings of Registration buttons [1]–[12] 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 cre[...]

114 Using the Registration Buttons 5. Touch < > < > in the screen to select the save- destination number. Numbers which have not been used in the saving operation will be displayed as “- - - - -.” fig.03-09-2.eps To cancel the Save operation, touch <Exit> to close the Registration Save screen. 6. Touch <Save>. The Save F[...]

115 Using the Registration Buttons Using the Registration Buttons If the following screen appears If you select a number at which a Registration has already been saved and touch <Save>, the following screen appears. fig.E-63.eps If you wish to update the contents of the Registration data 1. Touch <OK>. If you wish to save new data inste[...]

116 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 three ways. Loading a Set of Registrations (Load) → p. 116 You can load a “set” (a collection of settings for Registration buttons [1]?[...]

117 Using the Registration Buttons Using the Registration Buttons 3. Touch < > < > to select the desired media. If you want to load from the Registration of USB memory, select “Ext Memory.” If you want to load from the Registration of floppy disk, select “Disk.” If you want to load from the Registration of user memory, select ?[...]

118 Using the Registration Buttons 4. Touch < > < > to select the Registration that you wish to load into internal memory. 5. Touch < > (Utility). The Utility screen appears. fig.03-06.eps 6. Touch <Load One>. The Load One Registration screen appears. fig.03-19.eps 7. Touch <1>–<12> to select the number of the [...]

119 Using the Registration Buttons Using the Registration Buttons 8. Touch Internal <1>–<12> to select the number of the storage-destination button. fig.03-21.eps To cancel this operation, touch <Cancel>. 9. When you’re done making the settings, touch <OK>. The following display appears. fig.03-22.eps When the Registrati[...]

120 Using the Registration Buttons You can simply press the [Load Next] button to successively recall Registrations in the order in which they were saved on the USB memory or user memory. This function is called “Load Next.” When you will be performing live, you can save Registration sets to USB memory in the order in which you will be performi[...]

121 Using the Registration Buttons Using the Registration Buttons 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to successively recall the Registration sets. Instead of performing step 3, y ou can also load the Registration by touching <OK> in the screen. Checking the next Registration set 1. Access the Main screen. fig.00-06.eps 2. Touch < > icon several ti[...]

122 Using the Registration Buttons Here’s how to delete a Registration set that was saved to a USB memory, User memory (p. 231), 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. If you want to delete Registrati[...]

123 Using the Registration Buttons Using the Registration Buttons 4. Touch < > < > to select the desired media. If you want to delete from the Registration to USB memory, select “Ext Memory.” If you want to delete from the Registration to floppy disk, select “Disk.” If you want to delete from the Registration to user memory, sel[...]

124 Using the Registration Buttons After saving Registrations on USB memory, user memory (p. 231), or floppy disk, you can change the order or name of the Registrations, or delete a Registration (p. 122). This is very convenient when you are preparing to use the [Load Next] button (Load Next function → p. 120) to recall successive Registrations w[...]

125 Using the Registration Buttons Using the Registration Buttons 4. Touch < > < > to select the desired media. Choose “Ext Memory” if you want to rename or sort Registrations saved on USB memory, or “Disk” if you want to rename or sort Registrations saved on a floppy disk. Choose “User” if you want to rename or sort Registr[...]

126 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. Re[...]

127 Using the Registration Buttons Using the Registration Buttons 4. Touch <Copy>. The Registration File Copy screen appears. 5. Touch < > < > to select the media (the location of the Registration you want to copy). If you want to copy a Registration from USB memory, select “Ext Memory.” If you want to copy a Registration from[...]

128 Using the Registration Buttons If you select a number in which a Registration is already saved, a screen like the following will appear. fig.02-25.eps If you want to delete the previously saved Registration and overwrite it with the Registration you’re newly saving, touch <OK>. If you don’t want to delete the previously saved Registra[...]

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130 Using the Performance Functions 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, even if the song is in a difficult key with numerous sharps or flats, you can transpose it to a key that is easier for you to play. fig.04-01.ep[...]

131 Using the Performance Functions Using the Performance Functions Using the [Brilliance] slider, you can adjust the brightness of the sound. For a brighter sound, push the slider away from you. For a mellower sound, pull the slider toward you. fig.04-06.eps You can adjust not only the treble range but the bass as well with the [Brilliance] slider[...]

132 Using the Performance Functions When you move the Pitch Bend/Vibrato lever to the left or right, you can obtain a smooth change in the pitch of the notes being played (Pitch Bend effect). Move the lever to the right to raise the pitch, and to the left to lower it. Also, when you push the lever away from you, a vibrato effect can be obtained. fi[...]

133 Using the Performance Functions Using the Performance Functions On either side of the expression pedal are two Foot Switches. Different functions are assigned to each of these two foot switches. fig.04-07.eps You can also change the functions assigned to the left and right Foot Switches. Please refer to “Changing the Function of the Foot Swit[...]

134 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. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. 2. Touch <Controller>. The Controller screen appears. 3. Touch < > < > to displ[...]

135 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[...]

136 Using the Performance Functions You can use the expression pedal to adjust the overall volume. When you depress the Expression Pedal, the volume increases. The volume decreases as you tilt the pedal back. fig.04-03.eps Adjusting the Overall Volume Using an Expression Pedal You can specify how the Expression Pedal will affect the sound when it i[...]

137 Using the Performance Functions Using the Performance Functions You can set the amount of effect applied when you step on the expression pedal. 1. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. 2. Touch <Controller>. The Controller screen appears. 3. Touch < > < > to display the Exp. Curve (Expr[...]

138 Applying Various Effects to the Sound 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 press the [Harmony Intelligen[...]

139 Applying Various Effects to the Sound Applying Various Effects to the Sound There are 25 different Harmony types. The manner in which notes will sound also depends on the Harmony type. When you press the [Harmony Intelligence] button to turn it on (lit), a voice most suitable for the selected harmony intelligence will be selected automatically.[...]

140 Applying Various Effects to the Sound The way in which the keys you press are sounded by each type of harmony intelligence is described below. Type Solo Voice Upper Voice Number of notes of the harmony ORGAN — Theater Or.3 3 BIG BAND Trumpet Flugel Horn 5 STRINGS Strings 1 Strings 5 4 BLOCK Vibraphone Piano 1 5 HYMN Choir Choir 4 TRADITIONAL*[...]

141 Applying Various Effects to the Sound Applying Various Effects to the Sound 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[...]

142 Applying Various Effects to the Sound You can make fine adjustments to the speaker rotation speed of the rotary effect (p. 141). 1. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. fig.05-08.eps The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. fig.VoiceList.eps 2. Touch <Effect>. The Effect screen appears. fig.05-17.eps 3. Touch < > < > to displ[...]

143 Applying Various Effects to the Sound Applying Various Effects to the Sound This setting allows you to choose the brightness of the Rotary sound obtained when using the Rotary effect (p. 141). 1. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. fig.05-08.eps The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. fig.VoiceList.eps 2. Touch <Effect>. The Effect scr[...]

144 Applying Various Effects to the Sound Chorus is an effect that adds expansiveness to a sound, making one instrument sound like several. You can apply a chorus effect for the “Upper Symphonic,” “Upper Orchestral,” “Lower Symphonic,” and “Lower Orchestral” voices. 1. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. fig.00-06.eps The So[...]

145 Applying Various Effects to the Sound Applying Various Effects to the Sound 3. For the part to which you wish to apply the chorus effect, touch the Chorus “ON/OFF” display to change the setting. Each time you touch the Chorus setting, it will alternate ON/OFF. fig.05-15.eps 4. Touch <Exit>. Indication Description ON The Chorus effect [...]

146 Applying Various Effects to the Sound Sustain allows you to add a sustain effect or decay to each voice after the keys are released. The Sustain effect can be added to the Upper (except the Solo part), Lower, and Pedal voices. When Applying Sustain to the Pedal Part fig.05-22.eps 1. Press the [Pedal Sustain] button to make the indicator light. [...]

147 Applying Various Effects to the Sound Applying Various Effects to the Sound 2. Touch either <Upper> or <Lower>. 3. Touch < > < > to display the Sustain. 4. Touch the Sustain setting to switch between “ON” and “OFF.” Each time you touch the Sustain setting, it will alternate ON/OFF. 5. Touch <Exit>. Indicati[...]

148 Applying Various Effects to the Sound The sustain length can be set independently (SHORT, MIDDLE (Medium) or LONG) for the Upper and Lower keyboards and Pedalboard. 1. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. fig.05-08.eps The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. fig.VoiceList.eps 2. Touch either <Upper>, <Lower>, or <Pedal>. 3. [...]

149 Applying Various Effects to the Sound Applying Various Effects to the Sound 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.05-16-1.eps 1. Press the Reverb [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] buttons to adjust the overall Reverb a[...]

150 Applying Various Effects to the Sound By changing the reverberations of the notes, you can enjoy the atmosphere of performance in a wide variety of different locations. 1. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. fig.05-08.eps The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. fig.VoiceList.eps 2. Touch <Effect>. The Effect screen appears. fig.05-17.e[...]

151 Applying Various Effects to the Sound Applying Various Effects to the Sound By changing the type of reverb (p. 150) 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. Touch <Sound/KBD> on th[...]

152 Applying Various Effects to the Sound You can specify the reverb depth for each part. To adjust the reverb depth for Upper/ Lower/Pedal/Solo 1. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. fig.05-08.eps The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. fig.VoiceList.eps 2. Touch either <Upper>, <Lower>, or <Pedal>. 3. Touch < > < >[...]

153 Applying Various Effects to the Sound Applying Various Effects to the Sound To adjust the Reverb Depth for Something other Than Upper/Lower/ Pedal/Solo 1. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. fig.05-08.eps The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. fig.VoiceList.eps 2. Touch <Effect>. The Effect screen appears. fig.05-17.eps 3. Touch < [...]

154 Applying Various Effects to the Sound You can modify the sound simply by moving your hand above the D Beam controller located on the panel. 1. Press either the [Pitch], [Filter], or [Volume] button for the D Beam so the button is lit in red. 2. Move your hand above the D Beam controller. The effect assigned to the D Beam controller will be appl[...]

155 Applying Various Effects to the Sound Applying Various Effects to the Sound You can produce various sound effects simply by moving your hand above the D Beam controller on the panel. 1. Press either the [Pitch], [Filter], or [Volume] button for the D Beam so the button is lit in green. 2. Move your hand above the D Beam controller. The sound ef[...]

156 Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively Since the lower keyboard of the ATELIER provides a generous 76 notes, you can use it to play piano pieces with ease. In addition, you can divide the keyboard into two or more sections and play solo voices, play the pedal bass voice, or combine a variety of uses for even more versatility. For example, the fol[...]

157 Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Part by Hand Using the Lower Keyboard to Play Drum Sounds and Solo Voice By changing the combination of voices that are played on the Lower keyboard, and by changing the Solo Split Point (p. 160) and Bass Split Point (p. 162), you[...]

158 Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively Normally, the solo voice will sound on the upper keyboard. By using the Solo [To Lower] button, you can play the solo voice in the right- hand side of the lower keyboard that includes the B4 key. The state in which the keyboard is divided in this way is called “split,” and the location at which the keybo[...]

159 Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively When the Solo voice is assigned to the Upper keyboard or the Lower keyboard, you can specify how the Solo voice will respond when more than one key is pressed. 1. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. 2. Touch <Upper>. The Up[...]

160 Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively This setting is used to determine the Solo Split Point (lower limit of the playable range of the Solo voice) on the Lower keyboard to any desired position. 1. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. fig.05-08.eps The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. fig.VoiceList.eps 2. Touch <Split Point>. The Split[...]

161 Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively By using the [Bass Split] button 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.” fig.06-15.eps 1. S[...]

162 Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively 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. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. fig.05-08.eps The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. fig.VoiceList.eps 2. Touch <Split Point>. The Split Point screen appears. [...]

163 Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively By using the Pedal [To Lower] button, you can sound the Pedal Bass voice by playing the root note (see p. 274) of a chord on the Lower keyboard in the area that is playing the Lower voice. fig.06-18.eps 1. Select a Pedal Bass voice (p. 50). 2. Press the Pedal [To Lower] b[...]

164 Recording/Playing Back What You Play The internal composer can record performances and play back commercial SMF music files. The composer can be used in the following two ways. Using the Panel Composer Buttons fig.07-01.eps Touching <Rec/Play> in the Main Screen to Open the Rec/Play Screen and Using the Rec/ Play Screen’s Composer Butto[...]

165 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Recording/Playing Back What You Play The recorded performance will be automatically assigned to the seven Track buttons according to the recorded part. You can record or play back independently by specifying the desired Track button; for example, when you wish to re-record a track. fig.07-04.eps You can reco[...]

166 Recording/Playing Back What You Play During recording, the control track will store the operations as follows. • Recording panel operations (Voice selections, Tempo changes, etc.) Newly recorded performance data will be added without erasing the previously recorded data. • Recording expression pedal operations This will depend on the functi[...]

167 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Recording/Playing Back What You Play 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 bac[...]

168 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Playing Back All Performance Data 1. Prepare the song that you want to play back. If you want to play a song from USB memory, connect it to the external memory connector. If you want to play a song from floppy disk, connect the floppy disk drive to the Ext Drive connector, and insert a floppy disk into the d[...]

169 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Recording/Playing Back What You Play 4. Touch <Load> to load the song. The Rec/Play screen appears. fig.07-04-2.eps All accompaniment data is grouped to the “Accomp” track button in the Rec/Play screen. In the same manner, the Rhythm performance data is grouped to “Rhythm.” If you want to mute [...]

170 Recording/Playing Back What You Play All accompaniment data is grouped to the “Accomp” track button in the Rec/Play screen. In the same manner, the Rhythm performance data is grouped to “Rhythm.” You can mute only a portion of the Rhythms or accompaniment on the Track Mute screen. 1. Touch <Rec/Play> on the Main screen. The Rec/Pl[...]

171 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Recording/Playing Back What You Play You can display the notations of performances from SMF music files and recordings made on the ATELIER. This is very convenient when you want to read the music as you play and to confirm recorded songs. Selecting Songs → There is no need to select the song when displayin[...]

172 Recording/Playing Back What You Play 1. Touch <Rec/Play> on the Main Screen. The Rec/Play screen appears. fig.07-04-1.eps 2. Touch <DigiScore>. The Notation screen appears. fig.07-38.eps 3. Touch <Option>. The Notation Options screen appears. fig.07-39.eps fig.07-40.eps 4. Touch the value setting button for the item whose sett[...]

173 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Recording/Playing Back What You Play 5. Touch < > < > to change the setting. fig.07-42.eps When you touch Key setting button, the following screen appears. fig.07-41-1.eps fig.07-41-2.eps The Key screen is composed of two screens. Touch < > to switch between the two screens. 6. Touch <Ex[...]

174 Recording/Playing Back What You Play You can record the performance that you play. You can also record your performance while playing Rhythms or Automatic Accompaniment. fig.07-12.eps 1. Select the panel settings needed for recording the performance. 2. Enter the recording standby mode by pressing the [Rec] button. The [Rec] button indicator wi[...]

175 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Recording/Playing Back What You Play Here’s how to play back a performance you’ve recorded. fig.07-08-2.eps* 1. Touch <Rec/Play> on the Main screen. fig.05-08.eps The Rec/Play screen appears. fig.07-04-2.eps 2. Touch <Reset>. The location at which playback will start will return to the beginn[...]

176 Recording/Playing Back What You Play In this method, each part (track button) is recorded one after another: first the Rhythm part, then the bass part, etc. If there are any previously recorded performances, you can listen to them as you record additional parts. 1. Select the panel settings needed for recording the performance. 2. Touch <Rec[...]

177 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Recording/Playing Back What You Play If you made a mistake in your performance during recording etc., you can re-record just a portion of the musical data in the track. If you wish to re-record with different settings for voices, tempo, part balance, erase the recorded song (p. 178) and re-record again. If t[...]

178 Recording/Playing Back What You Play If you wish to discard your recording and re-record from the beginning, or if you wish to record a new performance, you must erase the previously-recorded data. 1. Touch <Rec/Play> on the Main screen. The Rec/Play screen appears. fig.07-04-2.eps 2. Touch < > (Utility). The Utility screen appears.[...]

179 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Recording/Playing Back What You Play 3. Touch <Save/Delete>. The Song Save/Song Delete screen appears. fig.07-23.eps 4. Touch < > (Utility) to open the Utility screen. The Utility screen appears. fig.07-24.eps 5. Touch <Rename>. The Rename screen appears. fig.07-25.eps 6. Touch the characte[...]

180 Recording/Playing Back What You Play 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” (User memory). If the recorded performance data has not been saved, the display will show the “ ” s[...]

181 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Recording/Playing Back What You Play 8. Touch the screen to select the format in which the data will be saved. You can select either “Original” or “SMF” format. 9. Touch <OK> to finalize the save format. Saving of the performance data will begin. Performance data saved by the ATELIER cannot be [...]

182 Recording/Playing Back What You Play 7. Touch <Load>. fig.07-31.eps The selected performance data will be loaded into internal memory. If the Following Screen Appears The message below is shown when the performance song in the unit has not been saved to USB memory or Favorites (User Memory). fig.E-62.eps If you wish to erase the performan[...]

183 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Recording/Playing Back What You Play 6. Touch <Delete>. The confirmation message appears. fig.07-30.eps If you touch <Cancel> the performance data will not be deleted, and you will return to the Rec/Play screen. 7. When you touch <OK> the performance data will be deleted. You can load comme[...]

184 Recording/Playing Back What You Play 7. Touch <Load>. fig.07-31.eps The selected performance data will be loaded into internal memory. For track assignments of SMF format performance data loaded to the ATELIER, refer to p. 169. 8. Select the panel settings needed for recording the performance. 9. Touch <Bwd> and <Fwd> to move [...]

185 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Recording/Playing Back What You Play After you have recorded a performance, you can re-record a specified portion of the performance. With this method, you listen to the recorded performance, and re-record just the desired area. This recording method is called “Punch-in Recording.” To Specify the Segment[...]

186 Recording/Playing Back What You Play You can repeatedly record over a specified region of the Rhythm part, adding additional notes at each pass. This type of recording is called “Loop Recording.” This recording method is convenient when you wish to layer drum sounds individually for the Rhythm part. “Loop Recording” can be used only whe[...]

187 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Recording/Playing Back What You Play This setting (ON/OFF) determines whether or not a metronome count-in (2 measures) will be heard after pressing the [Play/Stop] button on recording. 1. Touch <Rec/Play> on the Main screen. The Rec/Play screen appears. fig.07-04.eps 2. Touch < > (Utility). The U[...]

188 Recording/Playing Back What You Play 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[...]

189 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Recording/Playing Back What You Play Copying Performance Songs from “Favorites” to USB Memory You can copy performance song from “Favorites” to USB memory. In this case, touch the arrow icon located in the center of the “Song File Copy screen” in step 6 of the above procedure, so the arrow points[...]

190 Editing Your Musical Performance Data Song files that you record can be edited using five different functions. The following editing functions are provided. Once you edit data, it cannot be restored to its original condition. As a precaution against accidents, we recommend that you save your song to a USB memory before you edit it (p. 180). You[...]

191 Editing Your Musical Performance Data Editing Your Musical Performance Data 5. Touch the “From” value (the first measure that you wish to delete). 6. Touch < > < > to set “From” (the first measure that you wish to delete). fig.08-05.eps 7. When you’re done making the settings, touch <Exit>. 8. Touch the “For” val[...]

192 Editing Your Musical Performance Data 4. Touch <Delete Track>. fig.08-08.eps The Delete Track (delete the performance data of a track) screen appears. fig.08-08-2.eps 5. Touch the “Track” value (the track whose performance data you wish to delete). 6. Touch < > < > to select the “Track” (the track whose performance dat[...]

193 Editing Your Musical Performance Data Editing Your Musical Performance Data You can erase a specified portion of the performance in a specified area without making the song shorter. This is called the “Erase” function. As an alternative to the method of erasing all performance data in a specified area, you can erase the following contents o[...]

194 Editing Your Musical Performance Data 5. Touch the “Event” value (the type of performance data that you wish to erase). 6. Touch < > < > to specify the “Event” (the type of performance data that you wish to erase). fig.08-12.eps 7. When you’re done making the settings, touch <Exit>. 8. Touch the “Track” value (th[...]

195 Editing Your Musical Performance Data Editing Your Musical Performance Data This function lets you copy a portion of recorded song to a different measure (bar) location in the same track. If a recording already exists at the copy destination, it will be erased. Example: To copy measures (bars) 5–7 to measure (bar) 8 fig.08-13.eps 1. Touch <[...]

196 Editing Your Musical Performance Data 9. Touch < > < > to set “From” (the measure at which copying will begin). 10. When you’re done making the settings, touch <Exit>. 11. Touch the “For” value (the number of measures to be copied). 12. Touch < > < > to set “For” (the number of measures to be copied).[...]

197 Editing Your Musical Performance Data Editing Your Musical Performance Data 4. Touch <Quantize>. fig.08-17-2.eps The Quantize screen appears. fig.08-17.eps 5. Touch the “Track” value (the track that will be quantized). 6. Touch < > < > to specify the “Track” (the track that will be quantized). fig.08-18.eps If you sele[...]

198 Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms You can create a Rhythm for use when Rhythm Mode is set to “S-SERIES” (p. 215). An original Rhythm of your own is created by starting with one of the internal Rhythms, then modifying it. You can edit some of the internal Rhythms to create your own original Rhythms. These original Rhythms are called ?[...]

199 Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms 1. Touch <Rhythm> on the Main screen. The Rhythm screen appears. fig.02-09.eps 2. In the Rhythm screen, touch < > (Utility). The Utility screen appears. fig.02-10.eps 3. Touch <Customize>. The Rhythm Customize screen appears. When opening a new Rhy[...]

200 Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms What is the Division? A song progresses in predictable a sequence, such as intro, melody A, melody B, bridge and ending. With the ATELIER, such changes in songs are allocated to the following six performance states. We call these six parts of a song “Divisions.” You can make a song more lively or more[...]

201 Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms Use the Rhythm Customize function to select the Rhythm you want to use as the base for the Rhythm you are creating. 1. Bring up the Rhythm Customize screen (p. 199). fig.RC-01.eps 2. Touch < > (Utility). The Utility screen appears. fig.RC-02.eps 3. Touch <L[...]

202 Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms Independent “Drum Set,” “Beat,” and “Volume” settings can be made for each Division. 1. Bring up the Rhythm Customize screen (p. 199). fig.RC-10.eps 2. Touch < > (Utility). The Utility screen appears. fig.RC-11.eps 3. Touch <Div Options> (Division Options). The Division Options scr[...]

203 Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms Edit the internal Rhythm. Copying the Rhythm in a Selected Measure 1. Bring up the Rhythm Customize screen (p. 199). 2. Touch <Copy> (to copy the selected measure). fig.RC-10.eps The following screen appears. fig.RC-13.eps To cancel operation, touch <Cancel[...]

204 Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms Editing the Sounds You can add and erase sounds, alter voices, and change the velocity. 1. Bring up the Rhythm Customize screen (p. 199). fig.RC-10.eps 2. Touch the point on the screen where the sound you want to edit is located. When you touch the screen, a line appears at the point you touch. By holding[...]

205 Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms Altering Voices 7. Touch < > < > to select the sound whose voice you want to change. 8. Touch the Instrument name. fig.RC-17.eps 9. Touch <-8> <-1> <+1> <+8> to switch the voice. Changing the Velocity 10. Touch < > < >[...]

206 Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms You can change an instrument used in a Rhythm and replace it with another instrument. 1. Bring up the Rhythm Customize screen (p. 199). 2. Touch the section in the Rhythm Customize screen where the instrument names are displayed. fig.RC-10.eps The Instrument Edit screen appears. fig.RC-20.eps Changing the[...]

207 Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms This deletes User Rhythms created by partially editing the internal Rhythms. 1. Bring up the Rhythm Customize screen (p. 199). 2. Touch < > (Utility). The Utility screen appears. fig.RC-11.eps 3. Touch <Clear>. The following screen appears. fig.RC-23.eps[...]

208 Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms You can take User Rhythms created with the Rhythm Customize function and save them in the ATELIER’s User memory and USB memory. To call up Rhythms saved in User memory, press the [User] button. 1. Bring up the Rhythm Customize screen (p. 199). 2. Touch < > (Utility). The Utility screen appears. fi[...]

209 Various Other Settings Various Other Settings This switches the aftertouch setting for the Upper keyboard. Aftertouch applies vibrato when additional pressure is placed on the keys that are being played. Aftertouch can only be enabled for the Upper keyboard. 1. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. fig.V[...]

210 Various Other Settings This adjusts the amount of the Initial Touch effect applied. Initial Touch is a function that translates the force used in playing the keys into a directly proportional amount of volume. 1. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. 2. Touch either <Upper>, or <Lower>. 3. To[...]

211 Various Other Settings Various Other Settings You can specify which keyboard will be affected when you press the Damper (Sustain) pedal. 1. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. 2. Touch <Controller>. The Controller screen appears. 3. Touch < > < > to display the Damper Pedal. fig.09-08[...]

212 Various Other Settings Function During Playback You can specify whether or not the Expression Pedal will function while ATELIER song files are being played back. 1. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. 2. Touch <Controller>. The Controller screen appears. 3. Touch < > < > to display th[...]

213 Various Other Settings Various Other Settings This setting allows you to choose the maximum amount of Pitch change (range) permissible when using Pitch Bend. The range can be set anywhere between 1–12 (in semitone units; with a maximum of one octave). 1. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. 2. Touch &[...]

214 Various Other Settings The Chord Hold function can be switched ON/OFF. When Chord Hold is ON, the Automatic Accompaniment will continue playing even when you lift your hand from the key to play a new chord. 1. Touch <Rhythm> on the Main screen. The Rhythm screen appears. 2. Touch < > (Utility). The Utility screen appears. 3. Touch &[...]

215 Various Other Settings Various Other Settings You can prevent Rhythm tempos from switching automatically when you switch Rhythms. 1. Touch <Rhythm> on the Main screen. The Rhythm screen appears. 2. Touch < > (Utility). The Utility screen appears. 3. Touch <Options>. The Rhythm Options screen appears. 4. Touch < > < &g[...]

216 Various Other Settings Placing the Panel Overlay Sheet If you’ve set Rhythm Mode to “S-SERIES,” you can place the panel overlay sheet included with the ATELIER on the panel so that the button functions will be easy to see. 1. Place the panel overlay sheet as shown in the illustration below. On the panel overlay sheet are printed the names[...]

217 Various Other Settings Various Other Settings You can specify how the settings related to Rhythm performances and Automatic Accompaniment will be recalled when you press a Registration button. 1. Touch <Registration> on the Main screen. The Registration Load screen appears. 2. Touch < > (Utility). The Utility screen appears. 3. Touc[...]

218 Various Other Settings Some music files have Lyrics included and these Lyrics can be displayed on the screen. You can turn on or off the lyrics display of such music files. 1. Touch <Rec/Play> on the Main screen. The Rec/Play screen appears. 2. Touch < > (Utility). The Utility screen appears. 3. Touch <Options>. The Rec/Play O[...]

219 Various Other Settings Various Other Settings You can change the way in which the metronome will sound. 1. Touch <Rec/Play> on the Main screen. The Rec/Play screen appears. 2. Touch < > (Utility). The Utility screen appears. 3. Touch <Options>. The Rec/Play Options screen appears. 4. Touch < > < > to display the Me[...]

220 Various Other Settings You can choose one of 4 different sounds for the metronome. 1. Touch <Rec/Play> on the Main screen. The Rec/Play screen appears. 2. Touch < > (Utility). The Utility screen appears. 3. Touch <Options>. The Rec/Play Options screen appears. 4. Touch < > < > to display the Metronome Sound. fig.09[...]

221 Various Other Settings 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. Touch <Rec/Play> on the Main screen. The Rec/Play screen appears. 2. Touch < > (Utility). The Utility screen appears. 3. Touch <Options>. The R[...]

222 Various Other Settings With some player piano CDs, the piano and accompaniment sounds may not be synchronized properly. In such instances, you can adjust the timing of the piano sounds so that they are in time with the accompaniment. 1. Touch <Rec/Play> on the Main screen. The Rec/Play screen appears. 2. Touch < > (Utility). The Uti[...]

223 Various Other Settings Various Other Settings You can adjust the mic echo that will apply to a connected microphone. Connecting the Microphone (p. 24) 1. Touch <System> on the Main screen. The System screen appears. 2. Touch < > < > to display the Mic Echo. fig.09-24.eps 3. Touch the Mic Echo setting. fig.09-26.eps 4. Touch &l[...]

224 Various Other Settings You can specify the Program Change number that will be transmitted from MIDI Out connector when a Registration is selected. 1. Touch <System> on the Main screen. The System screen appears. 2. Touch < > < > to display the Bank MSB (Bank Select MSB), Bank LSB (Bank Select LSB), or PC Number (Program Change[...]

225 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. 4. Touch <Exit>. This setting remains stored in mem[...]

226 Various Other Settings You can adjust the brightness of the display. 1. Touch <System> on the Main screen. The System screen appears. 2. Touch < > < > to display the Display Brightness. fig.09-44.eps 3. Touch the Display Brightness setting. fig.09-45.eps 4. Touch < > < > to change the setting. Higher values will ma[...]

227 Various Other Settings Various Other Settings You can change the color and pattern for the main screen’s background. 1. Touch <System> on the Main screen. The System screen appears. 2. Touch < > < > to display the Main Background. fig.09-44.eps 3. Touch the Main Background setting. 4. Touch < > < > to change the [...]

228 Various Other Settings You can turn the Remote function on (enabled) or off (disabled). 1. Touch <System> on the Main screen. The System screen appears. 2. Touch < > < > to display the Remote Control. fig.10-12.eps 3. Touch the Remote Control setting to switch between “ON” and “OFF.” Each time you touch the Remote Cont[...]

229 Various Other Settings Various Other Settings Connecting the ATELIER to a V-LINK compatible image device allows you to control the images with the ATELIER. 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 vi[...]

230 Various Other Settings If you’ve been using the Touch Screen for some time, the pointer may be shifted, making the ATELIER react incorrectly. You should correct this displacement when necessary by performing calibration (repositioning). 1. Touch <System> on the Main screen. The System screen appears. 2. In the System screen, touch <U[...]

231 Various Other Settings Various Other Settings Do this carefully, because touching a location that’s different from the one indicated for the pointer may make the displacement even worse. Be sure to touch the pointer accurately. If the following display appears, perform the touch panel position adjustment once again. fig.09-38-2.eps You can re[...]

232 Various Other Settings 3. In the Utility screen, touch <User Reset>. fig.00-43-1.eps The confirmation message appears on screen. fig.00-43-2.eps Touch <Cancel> to return to the System screen without resetting the user memory. 4. Touch <OK>. The user memory will be reset to the factory-set state. Never switch off the power whil[...]

233 Various Other Settings Various Other Settings The confirmation message appears on screen. fig.00-43-2.eps If you touch <Cancel>, the Panel Reset will not be performed, and you will return to the System screen. 4. Touch <OK>. The Panel Reset operation will begin, and the settings will return to the factory-set condition. Never switch[...]

234 Various Other Settings The ATELIER allows you to load a favorite graphic into internal memory, and have it be displayed when the power is turned on. 1. Use your computer to create a graphic image file that meets the following criteria: 2. Using your computer, save the image that you want to load into the ATELIER on external media. 3. Connect th[...]

235 Various Other Settings Various Other Settings 9. Touch < > < > to select the media. Choose “Ext Memory” to load an image from USB memory, or choose “Disk” to load an image from floppy disk. The destination will show the names of the images saved on the external media. 10. Touch < > < > to select the image that yo[...]

236 Various Other Settings 5. Touch <Clear...>. The following screen appears. fig.09-39.eps To cancel without deleting the image, touch <Cancel>. 6. Touch <OK>. The image will be deleted. Once the image has been deleted, the screen will indicate “(Blank).” All songs and Registration data saved on a floppy disk can be copied to[...]

237 Various Other Settings Various Other Settings 5. Touch <OK>. A screen like the one below appears, allowing you to specify a name for the folder. If you’re copying all songs and Registrations to USB memory, a folder will be created in the USB memory, and the data will be saved in this folder. 6. Touch the character select button ( ) to s[...]

238 Various Other Settings 3. Touch <VIMA TUNES>. The VIMA TUNES screen appears. 4. Touch <Options>. The Video Option screen appears. 5. Touch the NTSC/PAL setting to switch between “NTSC” and “PAL.” 6. Touch <Exit>. This setting remains stored in memory even while power is turned off. This setting changes the proportional[...]

239 Various Other Settings Various Other Settings 4. Touch <Options>. The Video Option screen appears. 5. Touch the Aspect Ratio setting to switch between “16:9” and “4:3.” 6. Touch <Exit>. This setting remains stored in memory even while power is turned off. If the image is still not shown correctly even though you have adjuste[...]

240 Various Other Settings 5. Touch the Slide Show Type setting. 6. Touch < > < > to change the setting. 7. Touch <Exit>. You can specify the interval at which images will change when you play back a slide show (p. 260). 1. Touch <System> on the Main screen. The System screen appears. 2. Touch <Utility>. fig.00-38.eps [...]

241 Various Other Settings Various Other Settings 5. Touch the Slide Show Interval setting. 6. Touch < > < > to change the setting. 7. Touch <Exit>. You can use your television or external display to view the contents of the ATELIER’s built-in screen. 1. Touch <System> on the Main screen. The System screen appears. 2. Touc[...]

242 Connecting with External Device The functions of the jacks on the bottom of the keyboard are described below. 1. Phones Jacks → p. 23 Connect headphones here. 2. Mic Volume Knob → p. 24 This adjusts the volume when a microphone is connected. 3. Mic Jack → p. 24 Connect microphone here. 4. MIDI Out/In Connectors → p. 246 You can connect [...]

243 Connecting with External Device Connecting with External Device You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the ATELIER through the speakers of your audio system, or to record your performance on a tape recorder or other recording device. When connecting, please use an audio cable with a standard phone plug, such as the PCS-100PW (sold s[...]

244 Connecting with External Device 2. Turn off the power to the ATELIER and the audio device. 3. Use audio cables (sold separately) to make the connection. 4. Switch on the audio device. 5. Switch on the ATELIER. 6. Adjust the volume level on the ATELIER and the audio device. The sounds from the connected audio device are played by the ATELIER. Tu[...]

245 Connecting with External Device Connecting with External Device If connection to your computer is unsuccessful... Normally, you don’t need to install a driver in order to connect the ATELIER to your computer. However, if some problem occurs, or if the performance is poor, using the Roland original driver may solve the problem. Specify the USB[...]

246 Connecting with External Device By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging performance data, you can control the performances on one device from the other. For instance, you can output sound from the other instrument or switch Tones on the other instrument. What’s MIDI? MIDI, short for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” was[...]

247 Connecting with External Device Connecting with External Device Connecting an External Display Displays That Can Be Connected to This Instrument In general, a great many of the VGA monitors and multiscan monitors that are available on the market are compatible with this instrument. However, before you connect any monitor, make sure it meets the[...]

248 Connecting with External Device Connecting a Television Making the Connections 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 off the power to the ATELIER and the television to be connected (p. 23). 2. Connect your telev[...]

249 Connecting with External Device Connecting with External Device The ATELIER has an Aux/Drums Output jack and Bass Output jack on the bottom of the instrument. By using this Aux/Drums Output jack to connect external speakers or audio set, you can sound the reverb (reverberation) from the speakers. An external reverb unit can also be connected an[...]

250 Connecting with External Device Aux-Setting1.eps A T -800 A T -800 Powered Speaker Powered Speaker Rear Speaker L Rear Speaker R Aux Out : Aux Out Mode: ON AMBIENCE Rear Speaker R Front Speaker R Rear Speaker L Front Speaker L Amplifier Amplifier Main Output Aux Out : Aux Out Mode: ON AMBIENCE Aux/Drums Output Aux/Drums Output A Setup for a Mid[...]

251 Connecting with External Device Connecting with External Device Aux-Setting2.eps A T -800 Aux Out : Aux Out Mode: ON TO EFFECTOR Front Speaker R Rear Speaker R Rear Speaker L Front Speaker L Amplifier Amplifier Main Output Line Input Line Output External Reverb Device USER PROGRAM 3M U T E 12 POWER TIME LEVEL ROOM WALL EXIT ( PUSH ) VALUE S3 S1[...]

252 Connecting with External Device A T -800 A T -800 Aux Out : Aux Out Mode: ON ENSEMBLE Aux Out : Aux Out Mode: ON SEP ARA TE Speaker R Speaker L Mixer Main Output Aux/Drums Output Aux/Drums Output Accompaniment and rhythm Accompaniment and rhythm Bass Output A Setup for Enjoying Ensemble Performance By producing the accompaniment and rhythm from[...]

253 Connecting with External Device Connecting with External Device You can use the included remote control to conveniently play/stop a song or to select songs. You can also use the remote to switch the image of the external display or television, or assign frequently used functions to the remote buttons. Install the included batteries (two) into t[...]

254 Connecting with External Device When using the remote, point it toward the remote sensor on the ATELIER, and stay within the allowable operating range described below. Cautions when using the remote • You can’t operate two or more of the remote’s buttons simultaneously. • Even if the remote is within the operating range, it may not work[...]

255 Connecting with External Device Connecting with External Device You can use the buttons of the remote control to perform the following functions. Remote Control Buttons Button name Description [EJECT] button If a CD drive is connected, this ejects the CD or opens/closes the tray. [VOCAL] button Adjusts the depth of mic echo. Each time you press[...]

256 Connecting with External Device SONG [INTERNAL] button The demo screen will be displayed. SONG [FAVORITES] button Selects songs from “Favorites.” SONG [EXTERNAL] button Selects songs from an external media (USB memory or floppy disk). If external media is connected both to the external memory connector and to the Ext Drive connector, pressi[...]

257 Enjoying Music and Video Enjoying Music and Video You can connect an external display or television to the ATELIER, and use it to view images from a device connected to the ATELIER. You can also connect a CD drive (commercially available) and play back VIMA TUNES (sold separately). While playing a VIMA TUNES song, you can use the external displ[...]

258 Enjoying Music and Video You can connect a CD drive (commercially available) and play back VIMA TUNES (sold separately). While playing a VIMA TUNES song, you can use the external display or television to view a slide show suitable for the character of the song, or play along using recommended tones. 1. Connect a commercially available CD drive [...]

259 Enjoying Music and Video Enjoying Music and Video 5. Touch < > < > to select the song you want to play. 6. Touch < > to start playing back the song. You can touch Playback Transpose < > < > to change the key of the song. When you touch Melody <Mute> in the screen, the melody will be muted. You can mute the me[...]

260 Enjoying Music and Video While playing back a VIMA CD-ROM (VIMA TUNES), you can view a slide show of images that match the mood of the song. Songs on a CD-ROM created for VIMA (VIMA TUNES) contain slide show images suitable for those songs, making it easy for you to enjoy a slide show without having to prepare your own images (photos). 1. Conne[...]

261 Enjoying Music and Video Enjoying Music and Video 6. Touch < > < > to select the song you want to play. 7. Touch < > to start playing back the song. A slide show suitable for the character of the song will be shown on the external display or television connected to the ATELIER. 8. Touch < > to stop playing back the song.[...]

262 Enjoying Music and Video When playing along on the keyboard while listening to a CD-ROM made for the VIMA (VIMA TUNES), this function lets you play using instrumental sounds that are appropriate for the atmosphere of the selected song. If you select a song from a CD-ROM created for VIMA (VIMA TUNES), three recommended tones will automatically b[...]

263 Enjoying Music and Video Enjoying Music and Video You can connect a 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. 1. Connect a commercially available CD drive to the Ext Drive connector, and insert the music CD into the CD drive. 2. Press the [Song] button. The Song Sel[...]

264 Enjoying Music and Video You can minimize the vocal sounds of a commercially available music CD, and sing the vocal part yourself. This is a convenient way to enjoy karaoke or practice soloing with a favorite music CD. 1. Connect a commercially available CD drive to the Ext Drive connector. 2. Insert the music CD you want to use into the CD dri[...]

265 Troubleshooting Appendices 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 nearby Roland Service Station. Power does not Turn On Problem Check Solution Page When you press the [Power On] switch, the power doesn’t come on Pow[...]

266 Troubleshooting No Sound is Heard Problem Check Solution Page No sound is heard The [Master Volume] slider is set too low. Turn the [Master Volume] knob toward “Max.” p. 22 Headphones are connected. When you connect the headphones, the sound is heard only through the headphones. If you want sound to be output from the speakers, disconnect t[...]

267 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Appendices Noise is heard in the sound If there is a cell phone nearby, you may hear noise from the ATELIER when an incoming call or outgoing call occurs, or during a conversation. Keep the phone as far away as possible, or turn off its power. - - - Pitch is off Transpose is in effect. Simultaneously press the Tr[...]

268 Troubleshooting The sound is not played correctly If you layer the same type of sound (for example, Strings 1 and Strings 5), or play an octave-shifted organ sound, the timing at which you play a note or the phase relationship between the two sounds may affect the way in which the sounds are heard, but this is not a malfunction. You are layerin[...]

269 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Appendices - Tempo not changing even when the source tempo is reselected (when arranging Rhythms using the Rhythm Customize function) Auto Std Tempo (Auto Standard Tempo) is set to on. When the Auto Std Tempo setting is set to ON and Rhythms are switched while the Rhythm is stopped, the tempo is automatically set[...]

270 Troubleshooting - Problems with Playback Functions Problem Check Solution Page Moving your hand over the D Beam controller does not produce a sound If a D Beam button is lit in red, moving your hand above the D Beam controller will apply an effect to the sound you play from the Upper keyboard. Press the D Beam button once again so the button is[...]

271 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 [...]

272 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[...]

273 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 [...]

274 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 [...]

275 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[...]

276 Settings That Are Stored After the Power Is Turned Off Arranger Update Aspect Ratio Auto Std Tempo (Auto Standard Tempo) Aux Out Mode D Beam Sensitivity Display Brightness Exp. Curve (Expression Curve) Lyrics Main Background Main Bouncing Ball Master Tune Metronome Sound Mic Echo MIDI IN Mode NTSC/PAL Registration Shift Remote Control Remote Co[...]

277 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's 0, 32 1 5 6, 38 7 [...]

278 Demo Song List * All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. * No data for the music that is played will be output from MIDI Out connector. Song Title Composer Player Copyright Art.Violin Hector Olivera Hector Olivera © 2007 Roland Corporation Jaz[...]

279 Demo Song List Demo Song List Appendices Profile Akio Sasaki After graduating from the Berklee College of Music in Boston as a principle, Akio has been active as a top jazz organ player in Japan. He performs live throughout the country, and also teaches at the Senzoku Gakuen College of Music and at the Kyoto Musical Academy. Additionally, he ha[...]

280 Demo Song List Tony Fenelon Tony Fenelon studied at the Conservatory of Music in Melbourne, Australia under famed teacher Roy Shepard. An internationally acclaimed artist, Tony has completed eighteen major concert tours overseas including the United States, U.K. and Japan. He has released seventeen albums, including four gold records. Tony has [...]

281 Short Cut List Appendices Short Cut List Quick Guide Function Short Cut Screen/Setting While the Quick Guide screen is displayed, Expression Pedal Controller screen/Exp. Curve (Expression Curve) [Bender/Vibrato] lever Controller screen Bender/Vibrato Upper Keyboard Upper Keyboard screen/After Touch Lower Keyboard Split Point screen Pedalboard P[...]

282 Main Specifications AT-800: MUSIC ATELIER Keyboard Upper 56 keys (C3–G7) Lower 76 keys (Waterfall keyboard, E1–G7) Pedal 20 keys (C2–G3) Initial Touch Upper, Lower (10 levels for each) After Touch Upper (10 levels) Sound Generator Sound Generator Conforms to GENERAL MIDI Level 2, GENERAL MIDI System, GS and XGlite format Max.Polyphony 384[...]

283 Main Specifications Main Specifications Appendices Composer Tracks 7 tracks Note Storage Approx. 40,000 notes Song Length Max. 999 measures Tempo 20–500 Resolution 120 ticks per quarter note Recording Realtime (Replace, Punch In/Out, Loop) Edit Function Delete Measure, Delete Track, Erase, Copy, Quantize Score Display DigiScore (Expanded Disp[...]

284 Main Specifications * In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. Weight Console 78 kg / 172 lbs Stand 68 kg / 150 lbs Total 146 kg / 322 lbs Bench 8.5 kg / 19 lbs Accessories Music Rest, 2 screws for the Music Rest, Code Hook, Panel Sheet, Power Code, Ped[...]

285 Index Appendices Index A Active Expression Voice ................................................ 69 AEx Voice ........................................................................ 69 Aftertouch ...................................................................... 209 Alternate ...............................................................[...]

286 Index File Edit ............................................................ 45, 124, 126 Fill In ................................................................................. 89 Foot Switch ............................................................ 133–134 Format .........................................................................[...]

287 Index Index Appendices Pitch Bend ...................................................................... 274 Pitch Bend Range ......................................................... 213 Pitch Bend/Vibrato ....................................................... 132 Playback Transpose ..................................................... 218 Pl[...]

288 Index Touch Screen .................................................................. 29 Tr. Mute (Track Mute) ................................................... 170 Track Delete ....................................................................... 191 Track Button .................................................................. 165 Track [...]

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As of Oct. 1, 2007 (ROLAND) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9, EBN Hagar Al Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: (022)-418-5531 REUNION Maison FO - YAM Marcel 25 Rue Jules Herm[...]

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This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. For EU Countries 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 brouill[...]