Roland AT 15 Service Manual

Owner’s Manual

form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3, 4), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 5, 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 feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

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 brouilleur du Canada.

NOTICE

AVIS

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.

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 alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Never use with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table except as specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE: BROWN:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

NEUTRAL LIVE

For the U.K.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

001

• Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual.

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002a

• Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit.

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003

• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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004

• Never use or store the unit in places that are:

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct

sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors);

or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration.

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007

• Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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008a

• The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions, or as marked on the rear side of unit.

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008e

• Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.

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The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

009

• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!

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010

• This unit, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

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011

• Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the unit.

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012a:

• Immediately turn the power off, remove the power cord from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when:

• The power-supply cord, or the plug has been

damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been

spilled onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise

has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

013

• In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.

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014

• Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

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015

• Do not force the unit’s power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.

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016

• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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026

• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g., flower vases) on this unit. Also, avoid the use of insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth.

101a

• The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.

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102b

• Always grasp only the plug on the power-supply cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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103a:

• At regular intervals, you should unplug the power plug and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire.

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104

• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.

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106

• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

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107b

• Never handle the power cord or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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108d: Selection

• If you need to move the instrument, take note of the precautions listed below. At least two persons are required to safely lift and move the unit. It should be handled carefully, all the while keeping it level. Make sure to have a firm grip, to protect yourself from injury and the instrument from damage.

• Check to make sure the knob bolts securing the

unit to the stand have not become loose. Fasten them again securely whenever you notice any loosening.

• Disconnect the power cord.

• Disconnect all cords coming from external

devices.

• Raise the adjusters on the stand (p. 16).

• Remove the music stand.

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109a

• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet (p. 16).

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110a

• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out of the outlet.

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117: Selection

• When using the bench, please observe the following points:

• Do not use the bench as a toy, or as a stepping

stool.

• Do not allow two or more persons to sit on the

bench.

• Do not sit on the bench if the bolts holding the

bench legs are loose. (If the bolts are loose, immediately re-tighten them using the supplied wrench.)

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118

• Should you remove knob bolts, make sure to put them in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed accidentally.

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Important Notes

291b

In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2, 3 and 4, please read and observe the following:

Power Supply

301

• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet.

307

• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

308

• Although the LCD and LEDs are switched off when the POWER switch is switched off, this does not mean that the unit has been completely disconnected from the source of power. If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. For this reason, the outlet into which you choose to connect the power cord's plug should be one that is within easy reach and readily accessible.

354b

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Also, do not allow lighting devices that normally are used while their light source is very close to the unit (such as a piano light), or powerful spotlights to shine upon the same area of the unit for extended periods of time. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

355b

• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the unit. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.

356

• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain

on the unit for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the finish.

358

• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard or

pedal board. This can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound.

359

• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument.

Peeling such matter off the instrument may damage the exterior finish.

Placement

351

• Using the unit near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this unit; or move it farther away from the source of interference.

352a

• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of such receivers.

352b

• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them off.

353

• Observe the following when using the unit’s floppy disk drive. For further details, refer to “Before Using Floppy Disks” (p. 6).

• Do not place the unit near devices that produce a strong magnetic field (e.g., loudspeakers).

• Install the unit on a solid, level surface.

• Do not move the unit or subject it to vibration while the drive is operating.

Maintenance

401b

• To clean the unit, use a dry, soft cloth; or one that is slightly dampened. Try to wipe the entire surface using an equal amount of strength, moving the cloth along with the grain of the wood. Rubbing too hard in the same area can damage the finish.

402

• Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Additional Precautions

552

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on a floppy disk and internal memory once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

553

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

554

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

555

•A small amount of noise may be heard from the display during normal operation.

556

• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Rear side of the disk

Write (can write new data onto disk)

Protect (prevents writing to disk)

Write Protect Tab

557

•A small amount of heat will radiate from the unit during normal operation.

558a

• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night).

559b

• When you need to transport the unit, pack it in shockabsorbent material. Transporting the unit without doing so can cause it to become scratched or damaged, and could lead to malfunction.

560

• Do not apply undue force to the music stand while it is in use.

562

• Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions.

• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

Before Using Floppy Disks

Handling Floppy Disks

651

• Floppy disks contain a plastic disk with a thin coating of magnetic storage medium. Microscopic precision is required to enable storage of large amounts of data on such a small surface area. To preserve their integrity, please observe the following when handling floppy disks:

• Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.

• Do not use or store floppy disks in dirty or dusty areas.

• Do not subject floppy disks to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle). Recommended temperature range: 10 to 50° C (50 to 122° F).

• Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic fields, such as those generated by loudspeakers.

652

• Floppy disks have a “write protect” tab which can protect the disk from accidental erasure. It is recommended that the tab be kept in the PROTECT position, and moved to the WRITE position only when you wish to write new data onto the disk.

Handling the Floppy Disk Drive

602

• Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area free from vibration.

603

• Avoid using the unit immediately after it has been moved to a location with a level of humidity that is greatly different than its former location. Rapid changes in the environment can cause condensation to form inside the drive, which will adversely affect the operation of the drive and/or damage floppy disks. When the unit has been moved, allow it to become accustomed to the new environment (allow a few hours) before operating it.

604

• To insert a disk, push it gently but firmly into the drive— it will click into place. To remove a disk, press the EJECT button firmly. Do not use excessive force to remove a disk which is lodged in the drive.

605a

• Never eject a disk while reading or writing is in progress, since that can damage the magnetic surface of the disk, rendering it unusable. (The disk drive’s indicator will light up at full brightness when the drive is busy reading or writing data. Ordinarily, the indicator will be less brightly lighted, or be extinguished.)

606

• Remove any disk from the drive before powering up or down.

607

• To prevent damage to the disk drive’s heads, always try to hold the floppy disk in a level position (not tilted in any direction) while inserting it into the drive. Push it in firmly, but gently. Never use excessive force.

608

• To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage, insert only floppy disks into the disk drive. Never insert any other type of disk. Avoid getting paper clips, coins, or any other foreign objects inside the drive.

653

• The identification label should be firmly affixed to the disk. Should the label come loose while the disk is in the drive, it may be difficult to remove the disk.

654

• Store all disks in a safe place to avoid damaging them, and to protect them from dust, dirt, and other hazards. By using a dirty or dust-ridden disk, you risk damaging the disk, as well as causing the disk drive to malfunction.

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* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland

Corporation.

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* XG lite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha

Corporation.

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* All product names mentioned in this document are

trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Main Features

We want to take a moment to thank you for your purchase of the Roland AT-15 “Atelier Series” Organ. The AT-15 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, please take the time to read through this manual in its entirety.

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Basic Concepts of the ATELIER Series

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A Full Complement of Organ Sounds

A wide range of basic organ sounds, ranging from jazz organ and pipe organ to theatre organ, are onboard so you are sure to enjoy having access to all the sounds you expect from an organ.

Panel Layout Based on a Tradition of Emphasis on Realtime

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Operation

Based on the idea that you should be able to sit down and begin playing immediately, the operation buttons of the panel are arranged by function as dictated by classic organ traditions, ensuring easy and intuitive operation. All models of the ATELIER series feature the same operability, allowing you to start playing immediately even if you switch models.

High-quality Sounds that You Can Use without Editing

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In addition to a full range of organ sounds, high-quality sounds such as strings and brass are also included onboard. You can simply select sounds and enjoy playing the organ no need to perform complicated editing operations.

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Expansive Lower Keyboard with Damper Pedal for Piano-like Expressiveness

Piano is indispensable to the performance of contemporary music. On the ATELIER series, the lower keyboard features an expanded range that gives you the expressive power of a piano. The keyboard also features half-damper pedal capability and initial touch sensitivity, both indispensable for piano performance. All models provide high-quality grand piano sounds.

Design Utilizes Your Existing Music Data

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The ATELIER series is designed so that even on new models, you will feel right at home and can begin playing immediately. Data compatibility has also been carefully taken into account, and song data or registration data from earlier models can be used without change.

Music Styles From Around the World

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Many of the best-loved musical styles from around the world (rhythm and automatic accompaniment patterns) are built in, allowing you to enjoy an international range of performances.

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Make Full Use of Music Files

Compatible with GM2, the world standard in SMF music files, and equipped with its own floppy disk drive, the AT-15 brings you access to the wealth of SMF music files available on the market. You can also mute parts, allowing you to practice the part for each hand separately, and enjoy performing ensemble with the music files.

Main Features

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Main Features

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Highly Realistic Rhythms and Automatic Accompaniment Functions

All rhythms use data from performances by professional drummers, featuring high-quality patterns with all the grooves and subtle nuance of the real thing. In addition, you can use automatic accompaniments that are perfectly matched to each rhythm to enjoy the feeling of playing with your own band in the background.

Developed Active Expression Sounds

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For some of the sounds, moving the expression pedal will vary not only the volume but also the tone, or add other sounds. From pianissimo to fortissimo, the tonal character of the sound itself will change as you perform a crescendo, or strings may appear behind the piano, creating dynamic changes in tonality.

Human Voices

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In addition to a full complement of organ tones, the AT-15 also features tones that express a wide range of human vocal qualities, including “Jazz Scat,” which changes according to how firmly the keys are pressed, and “Classical” tones that perfectly express that choir image.

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Split Function

The 61-key lower manual can be split into separate sections, with each being used to play a different tone. Using the Split function lets you perform with the richness of performance expression rivalling that of three-manual and even four-manual instruments.

Registration Buttons

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The AT-15 features eight highly visible and intuitive buttons for calling up registrations, which allow you to switch among tone and rhythm settings instantly. Furthermore, these are located between the upper and lower manuals for better access when performing in real time.

Harmony Intelligence

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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.

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High-Quality Reverb

In addition to often-used “HALL” and “ROOM” type reverbs, the AT-15 also includes “LARGE CHURCH” and “CATHEDRAL” reverb settings, which feature extremely long reverberation times and can be used to add enormous presence to your organ performances.

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Conventions Used in This Manual

• Button names are enclosed in square brackets (“[ ]”), as in [Harmony Intelligence] button.

• [+] [-], [ ▲ ] [ ▼ ], [ ] [ ] means that you should press one or the other button.

Example: Value [-][+] buttons, Reverb [ ▲ ][ ▼ ] buttons, Tempo [ ][ ] buttons

USING THE UNIT SAFELY ...............................................................................................................3

Important Notes ...............................................................................................................................5

Main Features ............................................................................. 7

Panel Descriptions ..................................................................... 14

Before You Start Playing ........................................................... 16

Setting Up the Music Stand ..........................................................................................................................16

Connecting the Power Cord .........................................................................................................................16

Turning the Power On and Off ....................................................................................................................16

Tuning On the Power ........................................................................................................................16

Turning Off the Power ......................................................................................................................16

Using Headphones .........................................................................................................................................17

Restoring All the Factory Default Settings .................................................................................................17

Restoring All Settings Other Than the Rhythm [Disk] Button to Their Original Factory Condition . 18

Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen ...........................................................................................................18

Displaying Basic Screens ...............................................................................................................................18

Rhythm Screen ...................................................................................................................................18

Composer Screen ...............................................................................................................................18

Selecting and Playing Sounds .................................................... 19

Listening to the Demo Songs........................................................................................................................ 19

Selecting Voices .............................................................................................................................................. 21

About the Voices and Parts.............................................................................................................. 21

Functions of the Upper/Lower/Pedal Bass Sound Select Buttons............................................ 22

Selecting the Upper and Lower Voices .......................................................................................... 23

Selecting Pedal Bass Voice ............................................................................................................... 23

Selecting Solo Voice........................................................................................................................... 24

Selecting a Voice Using the [Others] Button.................................................................................. 25

Adjust the Volume Balance........................................................................................................................... 26

Transpose the Pitch in Octave Units (Octave Shift) .................................................................................. 27

Sustaining Notes Played on the Lower Keyboard .................................................................................... 28

Playing Drum Sound or Sound Effects on the Keyboard......................................................................... 28

Playing Drums from the Entire Lower Keyboard (Drums/SFX) ............................................... 28

Changing the Drum/SFX Set........................................................................................................... 29

Using the Rhythm Performance .................................................. 30

Selecting a Rhythm ........................................................................................................................................ 30

Playing Rhythms (Starting and Stopping the Rhythm)............................................................................ 31

Starting the Rhythm Automatically When You Play the Lower Keyboard or Pedalboard

(Sync Start).......................................................................................................................................... 31

Starting at the Press of a Button ...................................................................................................... 31

Stopping the Rhythm ........................................................................................................................ 32

Playing Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment.................................................................................... 32

Adding Variety to the Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment........................................................... 33

Changing the Tempo ..................................................................................................................................... 33

A Simple Way to Make Automatic Accompaniment Settings (One Touch Program)......................... 34

Using a Rhythm from a Disk........................................................................................................................ 35

Inserting and Ejecting a Floppy Disk.............................................................................................. 35

Reviewing the Styles on a Music Style Disk.................................................................................. 35

Contents

Loading Disk Rhythms Into Internal Memory.............................................................................. 36

Copying a Rhythm Saved to the Rhythm [Disk] Button ............................................................. 38

Deleting a Rhythm Saved to the Rhythm [Disk] Button.............................................................. 39

Restoring the Rhythm Stored in the Rhythm [Disk] Button to the Factory Settings............... 40

Adding Various Effects to a Voice .............................................. 41

Adding Harmony to a Melody (Harmony Intelligence) .......................................................................... 41

Changing the Type of Harmony Intelligence ............................................................................................ 42

Adding Modulation to the Sound (Rotary Effect)..................................................................................... 43

Reverb Effect ................................................................................................................................................... 44

Sustain Effect................................................................................................................................................... 45

Using the Play Functions ............................................................ 46

Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Voice (Pedal [To Lower] Button).................................... 46

Playing the Solo Voice on the Lower Keyboard (Solo [To Lower] Button) ........................................... 47

Transposing to a Different Key (Transpose Buttons)................................................................................ 48

Adjusting the Overall Volume Using an Expression Pedal..................................................................... 49

Adding Decay to the Sound (Damper Pedal) ............................................................................................ 49

Using the Foot Switch.................................................................................................................................... 50

Using the Registration Buttons ................................................... 51

Storing Registrations...................................................................................................................................... 51

Recalling a Registration................................................................................................................................. 52

How to Recall a Registration............................................................................................................ 52

Changing the Timing of Recalling Registrations .......................................................................... 52

Automatically Registering When You Switch Panel Settings ................................................................. 53

Assigning a Name to a Registration Set...................................................................................................... 53

Copying Only the Name of a Registration .................................................................................... 55

Saving Registration Sets to a Floppy Disk.................................................................................................. 56

Loading Previously Saved Registration Sets Into the AT-15 ................................................................... 58

Loading a Set of Registrations ......................................................................................................... 58

Loading an Individual Registration................................................................................................ 59

Deleting a Set of Registrations from a Floppy Disk .................................................................................. 60

Record and Playback Your Performance .................................... 61

Playing Back Performance Songs Stored on Floppy Disk........................................................................ 62

Silencing a Specific Track (Track Mute)...................................................................................................... 64

Recording a Performance.............................................................................................................................. 65

Playing Back a Performance Song ............................................................................................................... 67

Rerecording Performance Data Recorded on the AT-15 .......................................................................... 68

Erasing a Performance Song......................................................................................................................... 69

Formatting Disks............................................................................................................................................ 70

Changing the Name of a Performance Song (Rename)............................................................................ 72

Saving Performance Songs onto Floppy Disk............................................................................................ 73

Deleting Performance Songs Stored on Disk ............................................................................................. 75

Layering a New Recording onto SMF Music Files.................................................................................... 76

Re-recording a Performance Saved on Floppy Disk................................................................................. 77

Using Song with a Different Tempo Than That of the Performance Song ............................................ 77

Settings for the Composer .......................................................... 78

Changing the Key When Playing Back Songs ............................................................................................78

Changing the Metronome Setting ................................................................................................................78

Adjusting the Metronome Volume ..............................................................................................................79

Changing the Sound of the Metronome .....................................................................................................79

Setting the Beat ...............................................................................................................................................80

Silencing a Specific Track ..............................................................................................................................80

Muting Individual Channels of Performance Data ...................................................................................81

Re-recording the Pedalboard Performance ................................................................................................82

Changing the Function of the Expression Pedal ........................................................................................82

Function During Recording .............................................................................................................82

Function During Playback ................................................................................................................83

Switching the Display of Lyrics On or Off .................................................................................................83

Adjusting the Effects .................................................................. 84

Sustain Effect ...................................................................................................................................................84

Changing the Sustain Length .......................................................................................................................84

Changing the Reverb Type ...........................................................................................................................85

Changing the Wall Type ...............................................................................................................................85

Changing the Depth of the Reverb ..............................................................................................................86

Contents

Various Other Settings ............................................................... 87

Turning Initial Touch On/Off (Initial Touch) ............................................................................................87

Using the Foot Switch to Switch Registrations (Regist Shift) ..................................................................87

Changing the Function of the Foot Switch (Left Foot SW, Right Foot SW) ...........................................87

Turning Chord Intelligence On/Off (Chord Intelli) .................................................................................88

Using the Leading Bass Function (Leading Bass) ......................................................................................89

Changing How the Solo Voice Responds (Solo Mode) ............................................................................89

Layering the Solo Voice and Lower Voice (Solo To Lower Mode) .........................................................90

Changing the Solo Split Point (Solo Split Point) ........................................................................................90

Changing the Pedalboard Polyphony (Pedal Bass Mode) .......................................................................90

Preventing Rhythm Tempos from Switching Automatically (Auto Standard Tempo) .......................91

Playing a Count Sound When the Intro Ends (Intro Count Down) .......................................................91

Changing the Sound of the Count Down (Count Down Sound) ............................................................91

Registration Arranger Update (Arranger Settings Recall Timing) .........................................................92

Registration Transpose Update (Transpose Setting Recall Timing) .......................................................92

Adjust the Standard Pitch (Master Tune) ...................................................................................................93

Selecting the MIDI Transmit Channel (Tx MIDI Channel) ......................................................................93

MIDI IN Mode ................................................................................................................................................94

Specifying Transmission of PC Numbers (Send PC Switch) ................................................................... 94

Setting PC Numbers (PC Number) ..............................................................................................................95

Connecting with External Devices .............................................. 96

Names and Functions of Jacks and Connectors .........................................................................................96

Connecting Audio Equipment .....................................................................................................................96

Making the Connections ...................................................................................................................96

If You’re Using MIDI .....................................................................................................................................97

Connecting the AT-15 to a MIDI Instrument ................................................................................97

Contents

Appendices

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................98

Display Messages .........................................................................................................................................100

Voice List .......................................................................................................................................................102

Drum Set List ................................................................................................................................................103

Rhythm List ...................................................................................................................................................105

Chord List ......................................................................................................................................................106

Settings That Are Stored After the Power Is Turned Off .......................................................................108

Settings That Are Stored After the Power Is Turned Off ...........................................................108

Settings That Are Stored in the Registration Buttons .................................................................108

Settings That Are Stored in the Individual Registration Buttons .............................................108

Glossary .........................................................................................................................................................109

About ATELIER Series Sound Generator ....................................................................................110

MIDI Implementation Chart .......................................................................................................................111

Main Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 112

Demo Song List .............................................................................................................................................114

Index ...............................................................................................................................................................116

MEMO

Panel Descriptions

Write

1 2 43

16 131217 10 1415

Pedal Bass Voice select buttons

( → p. 22, p. 23)

Pedal Part [Alternate] button [To Lower] button ( → p. 46) Level [▲] [▼] button ( → p. 26)

Lower Voice select buttons ( → p. 23)

Lower part Level [▲] [▼] button ( → p. 26)

Upper voice select buttons ( → p. 23)

Upper Organ part Upper Orchestral part Level [▲] [▼] button ( → p. 26)

Solo voice select buttons ( → p. 24)

Solo part [Alternate] button [To Lower] button ( → p. 47) Level [▲] [▼] button ( → p. 26)

[Power On] switch ( → p. 16)

[Master Volume] knob ( → p. 16)

Part Balance [▲] [▼] button ( → p. 26, p. 44)

Lower [Drums/SFX] button ( → p. 28)

Transpose [-] [+] buttons ( → p. 48)

[Utility] button ( → p. 87) [Display/Exit] button ( → p. 18) Menu [ ][ ] buttons Value [-] [+] buttons

Display ( → p. 18)

Beat Indicator ( → p. 33)

[Harmony Intelligence] button ( → p. 41)

[One Touch Program] button ( → p. 34)

Composer

Select [-] [+] buttons [Load] button ( → p. 58, p. 59, p. 76, p. 77) [Save] button ( → p. 56, p. 73) [Registration] button ( → p. 53-p. 60) Track Mute buttons ( → p. 64) [Reset] button [Play/Stop] button ( → p. 62, p. 67) [Rec] button ( → p. 65, p. 68, p. 76, p. 77)

Rhythm select buttons ( → p. 30)

Manual

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Tempo [ ][ ] button ( → p. 33) Fill In button ( → p. 33) [Intro/Ending] button ( → p. 31) [Start/Stop] button ( → p. 31)

Rotary Sound [Fast/Slow] button ( → p. 43)

Disk Drive ( → p. 35)

Registration buttons

[Write] button ( → p. 51) [Manual] button ( → p. 53) Registration [1]–[8] buttons ( → p. 51)

Before You Start Playing

Setting Up the Music Stand

fig.01-03

Attach the music stand by inserting it into the two holes.

Connecting the Power Cord

First, make sure that the [Power On] switch at the panel’s left side is OFF (not pushed in).

Connect the supplied power cord to the AC Inlet connector, then plug the other end into an AC outlet.

fig.01-04

fig.01-05

Master Volume

MaxMin

Press the [Power On] switch to turn on the power.

The power will turn on, and the Basic Screen appears on the display.

fig.01-06

Lower position

* This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval

(a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will

operate normally.

* Only use the power cord supplied with this instrument.

* Whenever you do not intend to use the instrument for extended

periods of time, pull out the power cord from the AC outlet.

Turning the Power On and Off

* Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to

your various devices in the order specified. By turning on

devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or

damage to speakers and other devices.

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Tuning On the Power

Make sure of the following before the power is turned on.

•Is the power cord correctly connected to the AC inlet?

•Is the power cord correctly connected to the AC outlet?

•Is the [Master Volume] knob (located at the left of the

Lower keyboard) set to the Min (minimum) position?

Turn the [Master Volume] knob or depress the expression pedal to adjust the volume to a suitable level.

Turning the [Master Volume] knob towards “Max” increases the volume; turning the knob towards “Min” decreases the volume. Likewise, pressing down on the expression pedal increases the volume, while easing up on the pedal decreases the volume.

fig.01-07

decrease the volume

increase the volume

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Turning Off the Power

Before switching the power off, set the [Master Volume] knob to the Min (minimum) position.

Press the [Power On] switch to turn off the power.

fig.01-06

Upper position

OFF

* If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the

POWER switch, then unplug the power cord from the power

outlet. Refer to “Power Supply” (p. 5).

Before You Start Playing

Phones

Contrast

LCD

Using Headphones

The AT-15 features a Phones jack. This allows you to play

without having to worry about bothering others around you,

even at night.

fig.01-08

Connect the headphones to the Phones jack on the bottom left of the unit.

The sound from the built-in speakers stops. Now, sound is heard only through the headphones.

Restoring All the Factory Default Settings

The settings stored in the AT-15 can be returned to their

factory settings. This function is called “Factory Reset.”

Make sure there is no floppy disk in the disk drive before carrying out the procedure.

Turning off the power.

While holding down the [One Touch Program] button, press the [Power On] switch to turn the power on.

fig.01-15

Do not turn off the power while the following screen is displayed.

fig.01-16

Adjust the headphones volume with the [Master Volume] knob and Expression pedal.

* Accepts connection of Stereo headphones.

Some Notes on Using Headphones

• To prevent damage to the cord, handle the headphones

only by the headset or the plug.

• Headphones may be damaged if the volume is too high

when they are plugged in.

Lower the volume on the AT-15 before plugging in

headphones.

• To prevent possible auditory damage, loss of hearing, or

damage to the headphones, the headphones should not be

used at an excessively high volume.

Use the headphones at a moderate volume level.

When factory reset is completed, the basic screen reappears.

* To return all settings other than the Rhythm [Disk] button

settings to their original factory conditions, refer to page 18.

* Loading factory default settings will erase any Registrations

currently in the memory of the AT-15. To save the registrations

you are currently using, refer to “Saving Registration Sets to a

Floppy Disk” (p. 56).

* To return only the Rhythm [Disk] button settings to their

original factory conditions, refer to page 40.

Before You Start Playing

Rhythm

Tempo

Chord

Restoring All Settings Other Than the Rhythm [Disk] Button to Their Original Factory Condition

All settings other than the Rhythm [Disk] button can be

returned to their factory settings. This function is called

“Panel Reset.”

Make sure there is no floppy disk in the disk drive before carrying out the procedure.

Turning off the power.

While holding down the [Harmony Intelligence] button, press the [Power On] switch to turn the power on.

fig.01-15

Do not turn off the power while the following screen is displayed.

fig.01-16

Displaying Basic Screens

The instrument’s display provides a large variety of

information. The AT-15 has two types of basic display screen:

the Rhythm display, and the Composer display. You can

alternate from one to the other by pressing the [Display/Exit]

button.

fig.01-17

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Rhythm Screen

fig.01-18

When panel reset is completed, the basic screen reappears.

Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen

You can adjust the contrast of the screen.

Turn the [LCD Contrast] knob located at the bottom of the unit to adjust the contrast of the screen.

LCD

Contrast

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Composer Screen

When internal music data is selected:

fig.01-19

Song Name

Tempo Chord

When you have selected a performance song on a floppy disk:

fig.01-20

Song Name

Tempo Chord

Measure Number

Song No.

Phones

Selecting and Playing Sounds

2, 3

4, 5

The data for the Demo song

that is being played is not

available at the MIDI Out

connector.

Listening to the Demo Songs

The AT-15 contains 12 Demo songs. Here’s how to play the Demo songs,

and fully appreciate the sounds, Rhythms, and Automatic Accompaniment

that are available with the AT-15.

fig.02-01

NOTE

Unauthorized use of this

material for purposes other

than private, personal

enjoyment is a violation of

applicable laws.

NOTE

Make sure that a floppy disk is not inserted in the disk drive.

If a floppy disk is in the disk drive, press the eject button (p. 35) and remove

the floppy disk.

Press the Select [-] [+] buttons simultaneously.

fig.02-02

Press the Select [-] and [+] buttons to select a Demo song.

Press the [Play/Stop] button.

When the selected demo song ends, the next demo song will begin playing.

To stop playback in the middle of the song, press the [Play/

Stop] button.

Check out the “Demo Song

List” (p. 114) for

information such as the

names of the composers

and players of the demo

songs.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

❍

If the following screen appears

If the performance song in the unit has not been saved to a floppy disk, the

following message will appear, and it will not be possible to play the Demo

songs.

fig.02-03

If you don’t mind erasing this song, press the [Rec] button. However, if you

wish to save this song, press the [Reset] button to cancel the procedure, and

then save the song onto a floppy disk.

If you wish to save the

musical data to a floppy

disk, refer to “Saving

Performance Songs onto

Floppy Disk” (p. 73).

Selecting Voices

Upper Keyboard

Lower Keyboard

Pedalboard

The AT-15 is able to produce the sounds of various instruments. These

sounds are called “Voices” (or tones). It is very easy to select voices.

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About the Voices and Parts

The AT-15 has two keyboards and one Pedalboard, as shown below.

From top to bottom these are called the “Upper Keyboard,” “Lower

Keyboard,” and “Pedalboard.”

fig.02-04

Selecting and Playing Sounds

The Upper Keyboard has two parts: “Organ,” “Orchestral.” You can select

one voice for each part, meaning that it is possible to layer the voices on

Upper Keyboard and play them simultaneously. The voice of the “Solo”

part can be layered on the Upper keyboard.

The Lower Keyboard has the part: “Lower.”

The Pedalboard has the part: “Pedal.”

Keyboard

Upper Keyboard

Lower Keyboard

Pedalboard Pedal Bass Pedal

Type of voices Parts

Upper

Solo Solo

Lower Lower

Solo (This voice is sounded only when Solo [To Lower] button lights up)

Upper Organ

Upper Orchestral

Solo

To play a Solo voice on the

Lower keyboard, select the

Solo voice and press the

Solo [To Lower] button (p.

47).

Selecting and Playing Sounds

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Functions of the Upper/Lower/Pedal Bass Sound Select Buttons

fig.02-05

Each time you press a voice button, its indicator will switch between being

lit and being turned off. Voices that have their button indicator lit can be

played.

Two voices are assigned to both of the Pedal Part and Solo Part button

groups.

NOTE

If none of the voice buttons

are lit, playing the

keyboard will not produce

a sound.

The [Alternate] button switches between these two voices.

The [Alternate] button

The [Alternate] button is not lit.

The [Alternate] button is lit.

Voice that will be selected

The voice indicated on the button is selected.

Another voice of the same family or the voice indicated on the bottom half of the button is selected.

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Selecting the Upper and Lower Voices

Select voices by pressing the Upper and Lower Part buttons.

When the power is turned on, the Upper keyboard will play “Full Organ 3”

and the Lower keyboard will play “Lower Organ2.”

Example: Selecting “Jazz Organ2” for the Upper Organ part,

and “Grand Piano” for the Upper Orchestral part.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

Press the Upper Organ [Jazz] button (indicator lights).

The name of the selected voice appears in the display for several seconds.

fig.02-06

Now when you play the Upper keyboard, the “Jazz Organ2” will sound.

Press the Upper Orchestral [Piano] button (the indicator

lights).

Now when you play the Upper keyboard, the two voices “Jazz Organ2” and

“Grand Piano” will sound simultaneously (mixed together).

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Selecting Pedal Bass Voice

Immediately after the power is turned on, the Pedal Bass voice will sound

single notes using the “Organ Bass1” voice. Here’s how to select Pedal voice

played by the Pedalboard.

Press the Pedal [Organ] button (indicator lights).

Settings can be adjusted to

allow multiple notes to be

played on the Pedalboard

(p. 90).

The name of the selected voice appears in the display for several seconds.

fig.02-08

Now when you play the Pedalboard, “Organ Bass1” will be heard.

Each time you press the [Alternate] button you will switch between the two

voices which are assigned the button.

NOTE

If you press the Pedal [To

Lower] button (indicator

lights p. 46), the Pedal Bass

voice can now be played by

the Lower keyboard, not by

the Pedalboard.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

It is possible to change how

a Solo voice will sound.

Normally, the Solo voice

will be sounded by the

highest note you play on

the Upper keyboard, but

you can make settings so

that the last-played note

will sound the Solo voice.

You can also make settings

so that the Solo voice will

be sounded by all notes of

the keyboard to which the

Solo voice is assigned. For

details refer to “Changing

How the Solo Voice

Responds (Solo Mode)” (p.

89).

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Selecting Solo Voice

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.

fig.02-11

NOTE

If you press the Solo [To

Lower] button (indicator

lights p. 47), the Solo voice

can now be played by the

Lower keyboard, not by the

Upper Keyboard.

Press the Solo [Trumpet] button (indicator lights).

The name of the selected voice appears in the display for a few seconds.

fig.02-12

Play the Upper keyboard. The selected voice will sound by the highest note

played.

Each time you press the [Alternate] button you will switch between the two

voices which are assigned the button.

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You can jump by voice

group by pressing Menu

[] [ ] buttons to

select the voice group.

The sound number of each

voice is preceded by an

alphabetical character A–T

which indicates the sound

group; e.g., “G11 Strings1.”

You can also press the key

for the part containing a

changed voice to confirm

the voice setting.

About the voices that can

be assigned to an [Others]

button, please refer to

“Voice List” (p. 102).

Selecting a Voice Using the [Others] Button

Notice that there is an [Others] button for each part of the Upper, Lower,

Solo, Pedal. By using the [Others] button, you can select all the other voices,

the ones that can’t be selected directly by pressing voice buttons.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

Press the [Others] button for the Part for which you wish to

specify a voice.

The voice name appears in the display.

fig.02-10 (P.29)

The indicator of the selected [Others] button will light.

For the solo part and pedal part, press the [Alternate] button and select the

voices to assign, either with the [Alternate] button ON (lit) or OFF (unlit).

While the voice name is shown in the display screen, use the

Value [-] [+] buttons to select the desired voice.

The indicator of the selected [Others] button will blink.

To stop mid-way through this or any procedure, press the [Display/Exit]

button.

Once again, press the [Others] button for the part whose

sound you wish to set to confirm the voice.

The indicator of the [Others] button will change from blinking to lit.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

Adjust the Volume Balance

The AT-15 allows you to adjust the volume balance individually for each

Part.

fig.02-13

The following buttons are used to adjust the volume of a multiple number

of Parts.

Accomp/SMF [▼] [▲] button:

• Automatic Accompaniment (except bass part)

• Playback of performance data from something other than the Atelier

(EX.: SMF music files)

Rhythm [▼] [▲] button:

• Rhythm performance

• Drums/SFX

Pedal Level [▼] [▲] button:

• Pedal Voice

• Bass part of Automatic Accompaniment

The volume levels of each part are adjusted using the

corresponding [▲] and [▼] buttons.

When you press the up button (▲), the volume increases; when you press

the down button (▼), the volume decreases.

The volume can be set to any value from 0 to 12.

When you press the Level [▲] [▼] buttons, the volume for each part will be

shown in the display.

fig.02-14

NOTE

When the volume value

shown in the display is 0,

that part will produce no

sound.

Transpose the Pitch in Octave Units (Octave Shift)

The pitch of the sound played by the keyboard can be adjusted in one-octave

steps.

You can apply an Octave shift to the following 5 Parts:

The Upper Organ Part, Upper Orchestral Part

The Lower Part

The Pedal Part

The Solo Part

Selecting and Playing Sounds

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] button to select “Octave

Shift.”

Press the [Rec] button.

Use the Menu [ ] and [ ] button to select a performance

Part to which you wish to apply an Octave Shift.

Part: Pedal, Lower, U. Organ, U. Orch, Solo

fig.02-16

Use the Value [-] and [+] buttons to set the amount of shift.

The value can be set to a range of +/- 3 octaves.

Press the [Utility] button.

The basic screen reappears.

NOTE

Please note that when you

apply the Octave Shift

function to certain voices,

their pitch could be

stretched beyond their

recommended note ranges,

and they may not sound as

expected. Care should be

taken when using Octave

Shift.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

Sustaining Notes Played on the Lower Keyboard

You can have the sound for keys in the Lower keyboard continue to play,

even after you release the key, until the next key is pressed.

Hold down the Pedal [To Lower] button for several seconds

until its indicator begins flashing.

The following appears in the screen.

The notes played on the lower keyboard will continue sounding.

Press the Pedal [To Lower] button so its indicator goes out.

The sound stops playing.

Playing Drum Sound or Sound Effects on the Keyboard

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Playing Drums from the Entire Lower Keyboard (Drums/SFX)

This setting is saved to the

registration.

You can use the Lower keyboard to play various drum sounds (drum set).

In this case, the Lower voices will no longer sound.

fig.02-18

Press the [Drums/SFX] button (indicator lights).

Play the Lower keyboard and listen to the various drum sounds on each key.

The [Drums/SFX] button will alternate between on (lit) and off each time it

is pressed.

Immediately after the power is turned off, the STANDARD drum set will

sound.

Refer to “Drum Set List” (p.

103) for details on which

drum sound or Sound

Effect will be played by

each note.

NOTE

For some drum sets, there

will be keys that do not

sound.

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Changing the Drum/SFX Set

Immediately after the power is turned on, the STANDARD drum set will

sound.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

Let’s try selecting a different Drum Set or the Sound Effect set.

As the drum set, you can choose from 8 types of drum set and one type of

sound effect. When you change the drum set, the sound produced by each

note will change.

fig.02-19

21, 3

Press the [Drums/SFX] button (indicator lights).

When the Drum Set name is displayed on the screen, press

Refer to “Drum Set List” (p.

103) for details on which

drum sound or Sound

Effect will be played by

each note.

the Value [-] [+] buttons to select a Drum Set or Sound Effect Set.

The [Drums/SFX] button indicator will begin to blink.

fig.02-20

You can select from 8 different Drum Sets and one set of Sound Effects as

follows:

STANDARD, ROOM, POWER, ELECTRONIC, TR-808, JAZZ, BRUSH,

ORCHESTRA, SOUND EFFECTS

To stop mid-way through this or any procedure, press the [Display/Exit]

button.

Press the [Drums/SFX] button once again.

The [Drums/SFX] button indicator will be lit constantly, and the selected

Drum/SFX set will be applied.

You can also play the lower

manual to confirm the

drum set.

Using the Rhythm Performance

The AT-15 lets you enjoy playing along with a rhythmic accompaniment.

Selecting a Rhythm

The AT-15 provides 62 types of Rhythms and Automatic Accompaniments

(Music Styles). These are organized into eight groups.

fig.03-01

1, 3

Press a Rhythm button to select a Rhythm group.

The indicator of Rhythm button will light.

That Rhythm will be shown in the display.

fig.03-02

For more on the internal

rhythms, refer to the

“Rhythm List” (p. 105).

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to select a different

Rhythm within the same group.

The indicator of the Rhythm button will blink.

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Using the Rhythms of the [Disk] Button

Press the flashing rhythm button once more.

The Rhythm button’s indicator will change from blinking to light.

The Rhythm has now been applied.

The [Disk] button contains 4 preset Rhythms. These Rhythms can be

rewritten by loading disk styles into the AT-15.

The Rhythms that are already written in the [Disk] button memory can be

selected in the same way as when selecting Rhythms of another Rhythm

group.

If you wish to store a disk

style in the [Disk] button,

refer to “Loading Disk

Rhythms Into Internal

Memory” (p. 36).

Playing Rhythms

When the Arranger

function is switched off,

you can start Rhythms with

the pedalboard.

(Starting and Stopping the Rhythm)

To start the rhythm, press the [Intro/Ending] button or the [Start/Stop]

button. You can also make the Rhythm start after playing an Intro, or make

the Rhythm stop after playing an Ending.

fig.03-03

Using the Rhythm Performance

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Starting the Rhythm Automatically When You Play the Lower Keyboard or Pedalboard (Sync Start)

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❍

Starting with an Intro

Hold down the [Trad/Acoustic] rhythm button and press the

[Disk] button to turn Sync Start on.

The [Start/Stop] button begins flashing.

Play either the Lower keyboard or the Pedalboard.

The rhythm simultaneously starts when you play the lower manual or

pedalboard.

Starting at the Press of a Button

Press the [Intro/Ending] button.

The Intro is played and the Rhythm starts.

While the Intro is playing, the [Intro/Ending] button indicator will light,

until the Intro ends then the button indicator will go dark.

This setting is saved to the

registration.

❍

Making the Intro Short and Simple

Press the [Fill In] button for a few seconds.

[Start/Stop] and [Fill In] button’s indicators will blink.

Press the [Start/Stop] button.

A short Intro is played and the Rhythm starts.

Using the Rhythm Performance

The functions of the [Start/

Stop] button can be

assigned to the foot

switches located on each

side of the Expression

Pedal (p. 87).

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Starting without an Intro

■

❍

Stopping with an Ending

❍

Making the Ending Short and Simple

Press the [Start/Stop] button.

The Rhythm starts without an Intro being played.

Stopping the Rhythm

Press the [Intro/Ending] button.

An Ending is played, then the Rhythm stops.

While the Ending is playing, the [Intro/Ending] button indicator lights,

until the Ending finishes the button indicator will be turned off.

Press the [Fill In] button, and then press the [Start/Stop]

button.

A short Ending is played, then the Rhythm stops.

❍

Stopping without an Ending

Press the [Start/Stop] button.

The Rhythm stops without an Ending being played.

Playing Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment

The Arranger function of the AT-15 can add an Automatic Accompaniment

to each Rhythm. Based on the selected Rhythm, the Arranger function

automatically adds an accompaniment that is suitable for the chord being

pressed on the Lower keyboard.

Hold down the Rhythm [Latin] button and press the [Waltz/

March] button.

This switches the Arranger function on/off.

Arranger

OFF Only the rhythm is played.

Start play of the rhythm and check how it is played.

If the pedal bass voice is not selected while the Arranger function is on, the

bass sound is played in the automatic accompaniment.

Function

The rhythm and automatic accompaniment are played together.

This setting is saved to the

registration.

Using the Rhythm Performance

The function of the [Fill In]

button can be assigned to

the foot switches located on

each side of the Expression

Pedal (p. 87).

Adding Variety to the Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment

You can add variation to the Rhythm by changing the arrangement or by

switching the Rhythm pattern.

fig.03-04(P.25)

[Fill In] Button

Lit

Unlit

After the fill-in has played, play the Variation Rhythm pattern

After the fill-in has played, play the Original Rhythm pattern

What is a Fill In?

A fill-in is a short phrase that is inserted at a break in the melody or at a point

where the character of the song changes (between Chorus’s or Verses).

Changing the Tempo

You can change the tempo of the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment.

fig.03-06(P.40)

Press the Tempo [ ] and [ ] buttons to change the tempo

(speed) of the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment.

Function

If you switch rhythms

when “Auto Standard

Tempo” (p. 91) is on, the

tempo changes to match

the rhythm. If you switch

rhythms when “Auto

Standard Tempo” is off, the

tempo remains unchanged

even when you switch the

rhythm.

Tempo [ ] button

The value of the tempo currently set (20–500 beats per minute) can be

checked in the display.

You can also check the tempo by viewing the Beat indicator.

The tempo becomes slower

The tempo becomes faster

By pressing the Tempo

[] and [ ] buttons

simultaneously, the tempo

is returned to the standard

(preset) tempo for the

selected Rhythm.

Using the Rhythm Performance

For more information

about chord fingering, refer

to the “Chord List” (p. 106).

A Simple Way to Make Automatic Accompaniment Settings (One Touch Program)

When using the Arranger function for automatic accompaniment, you can

also use the “One Touch Program” function to automatically select panel

settings that are appropriate for the selected rhythm.

By pressing the [One Touch Program] button, you can make the following

settings.

• Panel settings (e.g., sounds and volume) suitable for the rhythm

• Automatic Accompaniment playing

• [Intro/Ending] button blinking (Waiting for Sync Start)

What is Sync Start?

Sync Start is a function that starts the rhythm at the moment that you play

the lower keyboard.

• Chord Intelligence function is ON (p. 88)

What is Chord Intelligence?

“Chord Intelligence” is a feature that intelligently decides on

accompaniment chords the moment you play some keys specifying a chord

during automatic accompaniment.

Select a Rhythm (p. 30).

Press the [One Touch Program] button.

Panel settings appropriate for the rhythm and automatic accompaniment

will automatically be called up for Registration [1]–[4] buttons.

Press the Registration [1] – [4] button to select panel settings.

On the Lower keyboard, play a chord.

At the moment you play the keyboard, the Intro will begin, and then the

Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment will play.

Press the [Intro/Ending] or [Start/Stop] button to stop the

Rhythm.

Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment stops.

Press the [One Touch Program] button, extinguishing its

indicator.

The One Touch Program function is turned off, and the panel settings in

effect prior to the [One Touch Program] button being pressed are restored.

NOTE

When you press the [One

Touch Program] button, the

“Arranger Update” setting

will automatically change

to “INSTANT” (p. 92).

Using a Rhythm from a Disk

Never eject a disk while

reading or writing is in

progress, since that can

damage the magnetic

surface of the disk,

rendering it unusable. (The

disk drive’s indicator will

light up at full brightness

when the drive is busy

reading or writing data.

Ordinarily, the indicator

will be less brightly lit, or

be extinguished.)

Eject button

The AT-15 contains 62 types of built-in Rhythms (Music Styles). Additional

Rhythms (Music Styles) are available on the Music Style disk included are

available. Here’s how to select a Rhythm (Music Style) from a Music Style

disk.

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Inserting and Ejecting a Floppy Disk

Using the Rhythm Performance

NOTE

If you’re using the disk

drive for the first time, be

sure to read the important

notes on page 6.

Hold the floppy disk with the label facing upwards, and

push it into the disk drive until it clicks into place.

fig.03-13

Eject buttonIndicator

Floppy Disk

Press the Eject button.

NOTE

The floppy disk is ejected a little out of the slot. Gently grasp the end of the

floppy disk and pull it out.

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Reviewing the Styles on a Music Style Disk

Press the Rhythm [Disk] button (confirm that its indicator is

lit).

Insert the Music Style disk into the disk drive.

Use the Select [-] [+] buttons to select a Rhythm on the Music

Style disk.

Press the [Start/Stop] button or the [Intro/Ending] button.

The selected Rhythm is played.

NOTE

The [Start/Stop] button

indicator will be blinking

while the Rhythm is being

loaded.

You can play the selected

Rhythm after loading is

completed.

Using the Rhythm Performance

1, 4, 6, 7

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Loading Disk Rhythms Into Internal Memory

The [Disk] button already contains 4 Rhythms, but these can be rewritten by

Rhythms from a Music Style disk. Rhythms loaded from the disk into

internal memory will not be lost even if the power is turned off. It is

convenient to load frequently-used disk Rhythms into internal memory.

fig.03-14

Press the Rhythm [Disk] button (indicator lights).

Insert the Music Style disk into the disk drive.

Use the Select [-] and [+] buttons to select a disk Rhythm

(indicator begins to blink).

fig.03-15

Press the [Start/Stop]

utton, you can hear the

Rhythm.

After selecting a disk Rhythm, press the Rhythm [Disk]

button once more.

The following screen appears.

fig.03-16

Numbers to which no rhythm is saved are indicated in the screen by “- - -”

following the number.

Using the Rhythm Performance

Use the Value [-] and [+] buttons to select where you wish

the selected Rhythm to be stored.

Press the Rhythm [Disk] button to confirm the storage-

destination Rhythm.

While the Rhythm is being loaded into internal memory, the following

screen will be displayed.

fig.03-18

Once the Rhythm has been accommodated in memory, the basic screen

reappears.

❍

If the following screen appears

The following screens appear when a rhythm has already been saved to the

save destination.

fig.03-17

NOTE

Never remove the disk or

turn off the power while

the Rhythm data is being

loaded from disk into the

AT-15. If you do so, the

Rhythm data will not be

loaded into the AT-15,

and malfunctions could

result. After returning the

Rhythm stored in the

Rhythm [Disk] button to

the factory settings (see

p. 40), re-load the Rhythm

from disk.

To cancel the procedure, press the [Display/Exit] button.

Press the Rhythm [Disk] button again to start loading the

Rhythm into the internal memory.

Using the Rhythm Performance

You cannot select “Copy

Rhythm” from the Utility

menu unless a rhythm is

stored to the Rhythm

[Disk] button.

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Copying a Rhythm Saved to the Rhythm [Disk] Button

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] button to select “Disk

Rhythm.”

Press the [Rec] button.

NOTE

Use the Menu [ ] and [ ] button to select “Copy

Rhythm.”

Press the [Rec] button.

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to select the copy-source

rhythm.

Press the [Rec] button.

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to select the copy-

destination rhythm.

To cancel the procedure, press the [Display/Exit] button.

Press the [Rec] button.

While the Rhythm is being copied into internal memory, the following

screen will be displayed.

❍

NOTE

You cannot select “Delete

Rhythm” from the Utility

menu unless a rhythm is

stored to the Rhythm

[Disk] button.

If the following screen appears

The following screens appear when a rhythm has already been saved to the

save destination.

fig.03-17

To cancel the procedure, press the [Reset] button.

Using the Rhythm Performance

10.

11.

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Press the [Rec] button again to start coping the Rhythm into

the internal memory.

Press the [Utility] button.

The basic screen reappears.

Deleting a Rhythm Saved to the Rhythm [Disk] Button

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] button to select “Disk

Rhythm.”

Press the [Rec] button.

Use the Menu [ ] and [ ] button to select “Delete

Rhythm.”

Press the [Rec] button.

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to select the rhythm you

want to delete.

To cancel the procedure, press the [Display/Exit] button.

Using the Rhythm Performance

To return settings other

than those of the Rhythm

[Disk] button to the factory

settings, use the Panel

Reset operation (p. 18).

Press the [Rec] button.

The following screen will be displayed.

If you determine that the rhythm may be deleted, press the

[Rec] button once more.

While the Rhythm is being deleted, the following screen will be displayed.

Press the [Utility] button.

The basic screen reappears.

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Restoring the Rhythm Stored in the Rhythm [Disk] Button to the Factory Settings

Use the following procedure to return only the rhythm stored to the Rhythm

[Disk] button to the original factory settings.

Press the [Power On] button to turn off the power (p. 16).

Hold down the Rhythm [Disk] button, and press the [Power

On] switch.

The Rhythm that had been stored in the Rhythm [Disk] button will return to

the factory settings.

Adding Various Effects to a Voice

The AT-15 allows you to add a variety of effects to each voice, and to use

various playing techniques to make your performance more expressive.

Adding Harmony to a Melody (Harmony Intelligence)

Harmony Intelligence is a function that adds harmony to a single note being

played on the Upper keyboard, the harmony being dependent on the chord

played on the Lower keyboard. In addition it automatically selects the

appropriate voices according to the harmony type.

Press the [Harmony Intelligence] button (indicator lights).

Each time you press a [Harmony Intelligence] button, the indicator will

alternate between ON (lit) and OFF.

fig.04-01

Adding Various Effects to a Voice

You can also play the

upper manual to confirm

the type of the Harmony

Intelligence.

Changing the Type of Harmony Intelligence

There are 6 different Harmony Intelligence.

When you press the [Harmony Intelligence] button, the most appropriate

voice(s) will be automatically set.

The manner in which notes will sound also depends on the Harmony type.

Press the [Harmony Intelligence] button (indicator lights).

While the Harmony Intelligence name is shown in the

display screen, use the Value [-] [+] buttons to select the Harmony Intelligence.

The indicator of the [Harmony Intelligence] button will blink.

To cancel the procedure, press the [Display/Exit] button.

Once again, press the [Harmony Intelligence] button.

The indicator of the [Harmony Intelligence] button will light, and the

Harmony Intelligence is confirmed.

Harmony Intelligence types:

Type

BIG BAND

STRINGS

TRADITIONAL

HARP

Solo Voice Upper Voice

Trumpet Flugel Horn 4

Strings 1

Currently Selected Tone

— Harp 2

Strings 1 4

Number of notes

of the harmony

The number of notes of the

harmony will depend on

the Harmony Intelligence

type.

JAZZ SCAT

OCTAVE 1

Harmonies are added only to the Upper voice.

Jazz Scat

Currently Selected Tone

Jazz Scat 3

Harp-type harmony

intelligence will not sound

the keys you play. Use your

left hand to play a chord in

the lower keyboard and use

your right hand to play a

glissando on the upper

keyboard, and a beautiful

harp glissando will be

produced.

Adding Modulation to the Sound

(Rotary Effect)

Rotary is an effect which simulates the sound of rotating speakers. There is

a choice of two settings: Fast and Slow.

The Rotary effect can be applied to the following sounds.

• Voices assigned to [Lower] button, [Full] button, and [Jazz] button.

• Voices assigned to the [Others] buttons for each part.

fig.04-05

Adding Various Effects to a Voice

Some sounds do not

allow the Rotary effect to

e applied. For details

refer to “Voice List” (p.

102).

Select the voice to which you wish to apply the Rotary effect.

Press the Rotary Sound [Fast/Slow] button to switch

between Rotary Fast (LED lit) and Rotary Slow (LED turned off).

LED lit (Fast)

LED turned off (Slow)

When you switch the rotary effect from “Fast” to “Slow,” the modulation

will slow down gradually, and when you switch from “Slow” to “Fast” the

modulation will speed up gradually.

The effect obtained is equivalent to speakers being rapidly rotated.

Effect simulating the slow rotation of speakers.

You can assign the

Rotary Sound [Fast/

Slow] button function to

the foot switches located

on each side of the

Expression Pedal (p. 87).

Adding Various Effects to a Voice

You can also select the

type of Reverb you wish,

Wall type, and the level

for each individual Part.

For details refer to

“Changing the Reverb

Type” (p. 85),

“Changing the Wall

Type” (p. 85), and

“Changing the Depth of

the Reverb” (p. 86).

Reverb Effect

Reverb is an effect that adds a sense of spaciousness to the sound, creating

the illusion of playing in a large or small concert hall, a large or small room,

a small club, etc.

fig.04-07

Accomp /

Reverb SMF Rhythm

Press the Reverb [▲] or [▼] buttons to adjust the overall

Reverb amount.

When you press the up button [▲], additional Reverb is applied. Pressing

the down button [▼] decreases the Reverb level.

When you press the Reverb [▲] [▼] buttons, the Reverb level will be shown

in the display.

Sustain Effect

Adding Various Effects to a Voice

Sustain allows you to add a Sustain effect or decay to each voice after the

keys are released. The Sustain effect can be added simultaneously to the

Upper (except the Solo Part), Lower, and Pedal Bass voices.

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the

“Sustain.”

Press the [Rec] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the desire

part.

Part: Upper, Lower, Pedal

The Sustain effect will not

e applied to the Solo part

voice.

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to switch ON or OFF.

Press the [Utility] button.

The basic screen reappear.

The length of Sustain can

e modified independently

for each keyboard (p. 84).

Using the Play Functions

If no portion of the Lower

keyboard is sounding the

Lower voice (the [Drums/

SFX] button is ON), the

Pedal Bass voice will not

sound.

Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Voice (Pedal [To Lower] Button)

By using the Pedal [To Lower] button, you can sound the Pedal Bass voice

by playing the root note (see p. 109) of a chord on the Lower keyboard in the

area that is playing the Lower voice.

fig.05-08

NOTE

If the [Drums/SFX] button

is ON, the Pedal Bass voice

will not sound.

NOTE

If the Pedal [To Lower] is

ON, the Pedal Bass voice

will not be heard from the

Pedalboard.

Select a Pedal Bass voice (p. 23).

Press the Pedal [To Lower] button (indicator lit).

When you play a chord on the Lower keyboard, the Pedal Bass voice will

also be heard and will play the root note.

Now when you play C/E/G on the Lower keyboard, the C (bottom note)

will also play the Pedal Bass voice. In this way, the Pedal Bass voice will be

played by the root note of the chord you play on the Lower keyboard.

If the Leading Bass function is assigned to the Foot Switch (p. 87), the lowest

note you play in the Lower keyboard sounds the Pedal Bass voice while you

depress the foot switch.

NOTE

If the Utility menu item

“Leading Bass” is turned

on, the lowest note you

play in the Lower keyboard

sounds the Pedal Bass

voice (p. 89).

Playing the Solo Voice on the Lower

b You can adjust the Solo

Split Point (p. 90).

Keyboard (Solo [To Lower] Button)

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 keyboard is divided to play the solo voice in the lower keyboard

is called the “Solo Split Point.”

fig.06-08_70

Using the Play Functions

The solo split point is

included in the right-hand

zone.

NOTE

If the Solo [To Lower] is

ON, the Solo voice will not

e heard from the upper

keyboard.

Select a Solo voice (p. 24).

Press the Solo [To Lower] button (indicator lights).

When you play the Lower keyboard, the Solo voice will sound in the range

to the right of the Solo Split Point.

fig.06-09

Lower keyboard

Solo Split Point

Solo voice

To turn off the Solo split, press the Solo [To Lower] button

(indicator turns off).

The Solo voice will no longer sound in the Lower keyboard; the Solo voice

will now be played in the Upper keyboard.

You can change how the

Solo voice will sound (p.

89).

You can layer the Solo

voice with the Lower voice

so that they will sound

together (p. 90).

Using the Play Functions



By pressing the Transpose

[-] [+] buttons

simultaneously, you can

restore the default setting

Transposing to a Different Key (Transpose Buttons)

You can transpose the key of a performance without having to shift the

position of your fingers on the keyboard. This feature is called “Key

Transpose.”

For example: you may play in the familiar C major scale while your music

will sound in any key of your choice.

fig.06-01

Press the Transpose [-] and [+] buttons.

Each press of the Transpose [-] or [+] button transposes the key a semitone.

The transpose value is displayed in the screen.

Acceptable values range from A to G (in semitone steps).

fig.06-03

If the pitch is transposed (something other than C), the indicator of one of

the Transpose buttons, either [-] [+], will be lit. If the pitch is not transposed

(i.e., the key is C), the indicator of both the Transpose [-] and [+] buttons will

be extinguished.

You can change the timing

at which the transposition

settings saved in a

Registration will be

recalled. For details refer to

“Registration Transpose

Update (Transpose Setting

Recall Timing)” (p. 92).

Using the Play Functions

Adjusting the Overall Volume Using an Expression Pedal

You can adjust the entire volume using an Expression Pedal. When you

depress the Expression Pedal, the volume increases. The volume decreases

as you tilt the pedal back.

fig.06-03

Decrease the volume

Increase the volume

Adding Decay to the Sound (Damper Pedal)

You can depress the damper pedal to add reverberation to notes played on

the lower manual.

While you continue depressing the damper pedal, notes will be sustained

even if you release the keys.

fig.06-04

You can specify whether

the Expression Pedal will

or will not control the

volume during the

recording of music data

(p. 82).

Likewise you can specify

whether the Expression

Pedal will or will not

control the volume during

the playback of recorded

music data (p. 83).

NOTE

Decay cannot be added to

the Solo voices.

Decay can not be applied to

Pedal Bass voices played

on the Lower keyboard

(when the Pedal [To

Lower] button indicator is

lit).

Using the Play Functions

Using the Foot Switch

On each side of the expression pedal are two Foot Switches. Different

functions are assigned to each of these two foot switches.

fig.06-07

With the factory settings, the following functions are assigned to the left and

right Foot Switches.

Right Foot Switch

Left Foot Switch

Switch the Rotary effect between Fast/Slow.

Glide (an effect by which the pitch is lowered by a semitone while the foot switch is pressed, and is returned to what is originally was when you release your foot).

Press the right Foot Switch toward the right.

You can also change the

function assigned to the

Foot Switch.

Please refer to “Changing

the Function of the Foot

Switch (Left Foot SW, Right

Foot SW)” (p. 87).

If Rotary is turned on, the Rotary effect will switch between “Fast” and

“Slow” each time you press the Right Foot Switch.

Press the left Foot Switch toward the left.

While you are pressing the Foot Switch, the pitch will be temporarily

lowered. When you release the Left Foot Switch, the pitch will return to

normal.

NOTE

If the Utility menu item

“Regist Shift” is turned

“RIGHT” or “LEFT,” the

foot switch will function

only to switch registrations

(p. 87).

Using the Registration Buttons

With the settings of

Registration [1] – [8]

buttons considered as one

set, a single floppy disk can

store up to 99 sets of data

(p. 56).

The AT-15 allows you to store sound settings and panel settings such as 8 in

the Registration buttons. There are a total of 8 Registration buttons, and one

set of panel settings can be stored in each, allowing you to register a total of

8 different panel settings. Each set of panel settings that has been stored in a

Registration button is called a “Registration.”

This provides a convenient way to change large numbers of panel settings

during a performance, or to recall a complex panel setting.

fig.07-01

Write

Manual

234 5 781

Storing Registrations

Settings that have been

stored to Registration [1]–

[8] buttons are remembered

even if the power is turned

off. If you wish to restore

the settings stored in the

Registration buttons to

their factory settings, use

the “Factory Reset”

operation (p. 17).

Make all the panel settings that you wish to store.

While holding down the [Write] button, press one of the

Registration [1] – [8] buttons.

The panel settings will be stored in the selected Registration button.

For details on the settings

that are stored in a

Registration, refer to

“Settings That Are Stored

in the Registration Buttons”

(p. 108).

Using the Registration Buttons

Recalling a Registration

There are two ways of calling up the settings affecting the rhythms registered to the Registration buttons [1]–[8], “INSTANT” and “DELAYED.” At the factory this is set to “DELAYED.”

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How to Recall a Registration

❍

Recalling Voices and Other Panel Settings

❍

Recalling Settings for Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment

Press a Registration [1]–[8] button.

in Addition to the Panel Settings

Press and hold a Registration [1]–[8] button for several

seconds.

The indicator of the rhythm select button will blink, and the panel settings and settings related to rhythm performance and automatic accompaniment will be recalled.

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Changing the Timing of Recalling Registrations

Settings for Rhythm play and Automatic Accompaniment are recalled when you continue holding a Registration [1]–[8] button for several seconds, but you can change this so that the settings are recalled the instant you press the button.

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the

“Arranger Update.”

fig.07-02

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to switch between

“

DELAYED” and “INSTANT.

When you press and hold a Registration [1]–[8] button for several seconds, the settings for Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment will be recalled in addition

DELAYED

INSTANT

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

to the panel settings. If you press and immediately release a Registration [1]–[8] button, only the settings that are not related to Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment will be recalled.

Settings for Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment will be recalled the instant that you press a Registration [1]–[8] button.

”

You can change the timing

of recalling the transpose

setting when you press a

Registration [1]–[8] button.

For more information,

please refer to “Adjust the

Standard Pitch (Master

Tune)” (p. 93).

Using the Registration Buttons

3, 54

Automatically Registering When You Switch Panel Settings

When the [Manual] button is ON (lit), all panel settings you make will be

stored automatically in the [Manual] button as they are made, thus updating

the Registration that had been previously saved. If you change to a preset

Registration [1]– [8] button, it is possible to return to the previous panel

settings by pressing the [Manual] button.

fig.07-03

Write

Manual

2341

Assigning a Name to a Registration Set

When saving Registration sets, names like “REGIST-01 – 99” will be

assigned by default, but you can assign a name that will help you later to

identify the contents of the Registration set.

fig.07-03

NOTE

The settings stored in the

[Manual] button returns to

the default settings while

the power is turned off.

Make sure that the disk drive contains a disk that was

formatted (p. 70) by the AT-15.

Press the [Registration] button (indicator lights).

Press the [Load] button and the [Save] button

simultaneously.

Using the Registration Buttons

It is not possible to save

during the process of

assigning a name.

Press the Select [-] and [+] buttons to move the cursor, and

press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to select a character.

fig.07-05

The following characters can be selected.

space ! “ # % & ' ( ) * + , - . / : ; = ? ^ _ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

You can also press the [Reset] button to delete a character, and the [Rec] button to insert a space.

When you have finished assigning the name,

simultaneously press the [Load] button and the [Save] button once again.

The Registration set in the AT-15’s internal memory has now been named.

fig.07-06

NOTE

To return to the basic screen, press the [Display/Exit] button.

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Copying Only the Name of a Registration

Here’s how you can copy just the name of a Registration without copying its

performance data.

Using the Registration Buttons

Insert the floppy disk containing the registration with the

name you want to copy in the disk drive.

Press the [Registration] button to make the indicator light.

Press the Select [-] and [+] buttons to select the Registration

whose name you wish to copy.

Simultaneously press the [Load] button and [Save] button.

fig.07-08

Press the [Load] button.

Only the name of the Registration will be recalled.

fig.07-09

Simultaneously press the [Load] button and [Save] button.

Using the Registration Buttons

Saving Registration Sets to a Floppy Disk

With the settings of Registration [1]–[8] buttons considered as one set, a

single floppy disk can store up to 99 sets of data. We recommend that

complex panel settings or Registrations you wish to keep be saved on disk.

Furthermore, when you save registrations created on the AT-15 to floppy

disks, you can call up their settings on other Atelier Series instruments and

use the registrations the same way.

Make sure that the disk drive contains a disk that was

formatted by the AT-15 (p. 70).

Press the [Registration] button (indicator lights).

Press the Select [-] and [+] buttons to select the number that

you wish to save to.

Numbers which have not been used in the Saving operation will be

displayed as “- - -.”

fig.07-10

To cancel the operation, press the [Registration] button.

Press the [Save] button.

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to select the format in

which the data will be saved.

Save formats that can be used with the AT-15

ORIGINAL

When saved in this format, the data can also be used by AT-S Series devices.

You can press the Select [-]

[+] buttons to select the

format for saving the data.

R-Series

Save formats that can be used with AT-R Series devices

Press the [Save] button to execute the save operation.

When the Registration set is saved to the floppy disk, the indication of

“- - -” will change to “USE.”

fig.07-11

If you have assigned a name, the Registration set will be saved to floppy

disk with that name.

❍

If the following screen appears

The following screens appear when a registration has already been saved to

the save destination.

fig.07-12

●

If you wish to update the contents of the Registration deta

Using the Registration Buttons

●

Press the [Rec] button.

The Registration will be rewritten.

If you wish to save the data without erasing the Registration set already on disk

Press the [Reset] button to cancel the procedure.

Rewriting of the Registration will be canceled.

Press the Select [-] [+] buttons to select a number for which

“- - -” is displayed on the upper right of the screen.

Press the [Save] button to save the Registration set.

When the data has been saved, the basic display reappears.

When the Registration set is saved to the floppy disk, the indication of

“- - -” will change to “USE.”

Using the Registration Buttons

Loading Previously Saved Registration Sets Into the AT-15

Here’s how to recall a previously saved Registration set from the floppy disk

into the memory of the AT-15.

Registrations can be selected in the following two ways.

•

Loading a Set of Registrations

You can load a “set” (a collection of settings for Registration buttons [1]–[8])

from floppy disk.

•

Loading an Individual Registration

You can load settings for an individual Registration button [1]–[8].

■

Loading a Set of Registrations

Registrations Sets saved to a floppy disk can be loaded back into the

instrument.

NOTE

Be aware that when you

load Registrations from a

disk, the Registrations that

were previously in internal

memory will be lost. It is a

good idea to save

important Registrations to

floppy disk (see p. 56).

Insert the floppy disk containing the Registration into the

disk drive.

Press the [Registration] button (indicator lights).

Press the Select [-] and [+] buttons to select the Registration

set that you wish to load.

fig.07-13

To cancel the procedure, press the [Registration] button.

Press the [Load] button to execute loading.

When loading is complete, the basic screen reappears.

■

Loading an Individual Registration

You can load any desired individual Registration to any desired

Registration button.

Using the Registration Buttons

Insert the floppy disk containing the Registration into the

disk drive.

Press the [Registration] button (indicator lights).

Press the Select [-] and [+] buttons to select the Registration

set that you wish to load.

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to specify the Registration

button number to be loaded.

fig.07-14

To cancel the operation, press the [Utility] button.

Press the [Rec] button.

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to specify the storage-

destination Registration.

fig.07-15

Press the [Rec] button.

The following display appears.

fig.07-16

To cancel the procedure, press the [Reset] button.

Press the [Rec] button once again.

Using the Registration Buttons

Deleting a Set of Registrations from a Floppy Disk

Here’s how to delete a Registration set that was saved to a floppy disk.

Insert the floppy disk containing the Registration into the

disk drive.

Press the [Registration] button (indicator lights).

Press the Select [-] and [+] buttons to select the Registration

set that you wish to delete.

fig.07-13

Simultaneously press the [Save] button and the

[Registration] button.

The following display appears.

fig.07-17

To cancel the operation, press the [Reset] button.

If you are sure that you wish to delete the data, press the

[Rec] button.

When a Registration set has been deleted, the indication of “USE” will

change back to “- - -.” If you had assigned a name to the Registration set you

deleted, the name will revert back to “REGIST-XX.”

fig.07-18

Record and Playback Your Performance

You can use the AT-15’s internal Composer feature to record performances

and to play back commercial SMF format music files.

fig.08-01

What you can do

“Play back SMF music files”

You can use the floppy disk drive to play back commercially available music files, and enjoy a wide variety of songs.

“Preventing the Sounds on a Specific Track from Playing”

You can temporarily mute the sounds on specific tracks. This allows you to practice with the left or right part muted.

“Record your own performances”

You can record the music that you play. You can also record your performances while playing rhythms or automatic accompaniment.

“Play back recorded performances”

You can play back recorded performance data and check out how you sound.

“Save recorded performances on floppy disk”

Any music you record will be discarded as soon as you turn off the power on the AT-15. However, by saving your performance data on a floppy disk, you can go ahead and switch off the power, and you’ll still be able to load the performance data from floppy disk afterwards and enjoy hearing it again.

“Record a performance along with SMF music files”

While playing back SMF music files, you can add your own performance and record it.

Record and Playback Your Performance

3, 42

Playing Back Performance Songs Stored on Floppy Disk

In addition to playing back the music you recorded on the instrument and

saved to a floppy disk. AT-15 also lets you enjoy a wide variety of

commercially available SMF music files.

SMF Music Files

The Standard MIDI File (SMF) format was designed to provide a means

for exchanging performance data among a wide variety of devices. In

addition to the song files described earlier, the AT-15 is also capable of

playing back any Standard MIDI File compatible with the General MIDI

2 or GS formats.

fig.08-26

If you wish to purchase

SMF music files, please

contact the dealer where

you purchased the AT-15.

NOTE

Never eject a disk while

reading or writing is in

Insert a floppy disk containing commercially available SMF

music files into the floppy disk drive.

fig.03-13

Eject buttonIndicator

Floppy Disk

progress, since that can

damage the magnetic

surface of the disk,

rendering it unusable. (The

disk drive’s indicator will

light up at full brightness

when the drive is busy

reading or writing data.

Ordinarily, the indicator

will be less brightly lit, or

e extinguished.).

Record and Playback Your Performance

Eject button

When the performance song loaded from a disk is a Standard MIDI File,

“ ” will be displayed after the file name.

fig.08-27

Press the Select [-] and [+] buttons to select the song.

Press the [Play/Stop] button to start playback.

Playback of the performance data begins.

To stop playback, press the [Play/Stop] button.

Press the eject button.

The floppy disk is ejected a little out of the slot. Gently grasp the end of the

floppy disk and pull it out.

When you wish to play

ack all the performance

songs in order, press the

Select [-] [+] buttons

simultaneously.

The performance data will

egin playing. When the

last song ends, you will

return to the first song.

To stop playback, press the

[Play/Stop] button.

Record and Playback Your Performance

Silencing a Specific Track (Track Mute)

The indicators for Track Mute button in which performances were recorded

will be lit. By turning off these Track Mute button indicators, you can

temporarily silence the sound. This is referred to as “Track Mute.”

You can practice with the melody muted.

fig.08-07

You can also change the

Track Mute Settings in the

Utility menu. You can

individually mute the

rhythm track and

accompaniment track as

well as the Upper Track

and Solo Track. You can

also mute the Control

Track (for the expression

pedal and panel controls)

(p. 80).

Press the [Track Mute] button whose indicator is lit to turn

the light off.

The track whose indicator was turned off will be muted (silenced).

■

Press the [Track Mute] button once again (indicator lights).

The part that had been muted will return to normal and will be heard.

Assignments to the [Track Mute] Button When Playing Back Commercial SMF Music Files

Button

[Rhythm/Accomp]

[Bass] 2

[Lower] 3

[Solo/Upper] 1, 4

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Channel

Recording a Performance

4, 5 3

You can record the performance that you play. You can also record your

performance while playing rhythms or automatic accompaniment.

fig.08-02

Record and Playback Your Performance

Select the panel settings needed for recording the

performance.

Make sure that a floppy disk is not inserted in the disk drive.

If a floppy disk is in the disk drive, press the Eject button (p. 35) and remove

the floppy disk.

Enter the recording standby mode by pressing the [Rec]

button.

The [Rec] button’s indicator will light. The [Play/Stop] button indicators

will blink.

Press the [Play/Stop] button to start recording.

When you press the [Play/Stop] button, the metronome will play two

measures (bars) of count-in before recording begins.

If you wish to use Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment as you record,

press the [Start/Stop] button instead of the [Play/Stop] button to begin

recording.

Press the [Play/Stop] button when you have completed your

recording.

The Play and Stop

functions can both be

assigned to the foot switch.

Each touch of the switch

will alternate the operation

etween the Play and Stop

functions (p. 87).

When you press the [Intro/

Ending] button (or [Start/

Stop] button) while

recording a Rhythm

performance or Automatic

Accompaniment, the

Rhythm performance and

Automatic Accompaniment

will stop. However, the

recording itself will

continue. Press the [Play/

Stop] button to stop

recording.

Record and Playback Your Performance

If you press the [Rec] button when a song has been selected from the floppy

disk, the selected song will be completely loaded into the AT-15 and the

Composer will enter into the recording standby mode.

If you wish to record a new song, press the Select [-] and [+] buttons to first

select “NEW SONG” before pressing the [Rec] button. Alternatively, eject

the disk from the floppy disk drive before pressing the [Rec] button.

fig.08-03

❍

If the following screen appears

The following message appears when the AT-15 contains performance data

that has not been saved to a floppy disk.

fig.08-10

●

If you wish to erase the performance song

●

If you wish to save the performance song on a floppy disk

❍

Press the [Rec] button.

Press the [Reset] button to cancel the procedure.

Save the song onto a floppy disk (p. 73).

If the following screen appears

fig.08-05

When recording was automatically canceled because the memory limit was

reached.

fig.08-04

When the instrument’s memory is nearing capacity.

Record and Playback Your Performance

NOTE

If you use the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment immediately after having loaded and played back a song other than an Atelier performance song, such as SMF’s, etc., the playback may not sound right (the voices may have changed, etc.) To prevent this from happening, press the [Reset] button before playback.

Playing Back a Performance Song

Play back the performance recorded on the AT-15.

fig.08-06

2, 31

Press the [Reset] button.

If you press the [Play/Stop]

utton while holding down the [Reset] button, the metronome will play two measures (bars) of count-in

efore playback starts.

The [Play/Stop] function can be assigned to the foot switch. Each touch of the foot switch will alternate the operation between the Play and Stop functions (p.

87).

You can specify whether or not the Expression Pedal will affect the playback and what you play while Atelier music data is being played back (p. 83).

The location at which playback will start will return to the beginning of the

first measure (bar).

Press the [Play/Stop] button to start playback.

After playback reaches the end of the performance, it will stop

automatically.

To stop playback at any point, press the [Play/Stop] button.

Rewinding and Fast Forwarding Through Songs

First, make sure your current status is as follows:

• The [Utility] button is not lit.

You cannot rewind and fast forward through songs when the [Utility]

button is lit and the Utility menu is active.

• The [Others] button tone name is not indicated in the screen

While the name of the tone for the [Others] button is displayed in the

screen, pressing the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons changes the voice

group.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to change the measure

from which playback is to start.

Press the Menu [ ] to return to an earlier point in the song. Press the

Menu [ ] to advance to a later point in the song.

NOTE

The Menu [ ] and [ ]

uttons are disabled in the following situations:

• When the Harmony

Intelligence type is being changed

• When drum sets are

being changed

• While the Demo screen is

displayed

• When a registration or

song name is being changed

Record and Playback Your Performance

2, 3 1

Rerecording Performance Data Recorded on the AT-15

You can record over recorded performance data.

fig.08-08

NOTE

If you wish to re-record

with different settings for

voices, tempo, part balance,

erase the recorded song (p.

69) and re-record again. If

the Control track still

contains data from before

you re-recorded, the

volume or sounds may

change during playback.

Press the [Rec] button to enter into the recording standby

mode.

The [Rec] button indicator will light, and the [Play/Stop] button indicator

will blink.

The point at which recording begins is returned to the beginning of the song.

Press the [Play/Stop] button to start recording.

When you press the [Play/Stop] button, the metronome will play two

measures (bars) of count-in before recording begins.

During recording, the performance data is played back, and the data for the

performances on the upper manual and lower manual is recorded over

again.

Press the [Play/Stop] button when your recording is

completed.

The [Rec] button and the [Play/Stop] button indicators will go dark.

You can re-record the pedal

keyboard performance. For

details refer to “Re-

recording the Pedalboard

Performance” (p. 82).

NOTE

If you wish to keep the

existing Expression Pedal

data, and record only the

panel operations, you can

make settings to prevent

the operation of the

Expression Pedal from

eing recorded (p. 82).

Erasing a Performance Song

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.

fig.08-09

Record and Playback Your Performance

Press the [Registration] and [Save] buttons simultaneously.

The following message, asking you to confirm your choice, will be

displayed.

fig.08-10

To cancel the procedure, press the [Reset] button.

If you are sure that you wish to erase the song, press the

[Rec] button.

Record and Playback Your Performance

4, 6

5, 7, 8

Formatting Disks

Floppy disks must first be “formatted” (initialized) before they can be used

by the AT-15 to store data. “Formatting” is the process of erasing any data

which may have been on the disk and making the format of the floppy disk

match the format of the device. The AT-15 cannot use a floppy disk that has

a format differing from its own format.

fig.08-11

NOTE

Formatting a disk will erase

any data that may have

een stored on it. Carefully

check any previously used

disk to be sure it doesn’t

contain any valuable data.

Make sure that the write protect tab of the floppy disk is in

the “Write” (permit) position.

fig.08-12

Write Protect Tab

Write (can write new data onto disk)

Protect (prevents writing to disk)

With the label of the floppy disk facing upward, insert it

into the disk drive until it clicks into position.

Press the [Utility] button.

Record and Playback Your Performance

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Disk

Utility.”

fig.08-13

Press the [Rec] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Format

Disk.”

Press the [Rec] button.

The following message, asking you to confirm, will be displayed.

fig.08-14

To cancel the procedure, press the [Reset] button.

Press the [Rec] button again to perform the Format.

While formatting is in progress, the following display appears.

fig.08-15

When disk formatting is completed the following screen appears, then basic

screen reappears.

NOTE

Never attempt to remove

the floppy disk until

formatting is complete.

Record and Playback Your Performance

1, 3

Changing the Name of a Performance Song (Rename)

A name is automatically assigned to a performance song that you record.

However, at some point you may wish to change the name to something

more meaningful.

fig.08-16

Press the [Load] and [Save] buttons simultaneously.

Press the Select [-] and [+] buttons to move the cursor, and

press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to select a character.

The following characters can be selected when changing a name:

space ! “ # % & ' ( ) * + , - . / : ; = ? ^ _ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

To delete a character, press the [Reset] button. A space can be inserted by pressing the [Rec] button.

To confirm the new name, simultaneously press the [Load]

and [Save] buttons once again.

The new name is now inserted.

fig.08-17

NOTE

It is not possible to save

during the Rename

procedure.

NOTE

You cannot directly change

the name of performance

data saved to floppy disks.

To edit the name of

performance data on

floppy disks, first load the

data to the AT-15, then

rename the data.

Record and Playback Your Performance

2, 4

Saving Performance Songs onto Floppy Disk

The performance data that you recorded will disappear when the power of

the AT-15 is turned off. If you wish to keep the performance data, you can

save it on a floppy disk.

If the performance data has never been saved to a floppy disk, a “ ”

symbol appears in the display. When the performance data is saved to a

floppy disk, this symbol will no longer be displayed.

fig.08-20

fig.08-19

Insert a floppy disk formatted (p. 70) on the AT-15 into the

disk drive.

Press the [Save] button to save the performance.

Press the Value [-] and [+] button to select the format.

You can select either “ORIGINAL” or “SMF” format.

ORIGINAL

SMF

fig.08-21

Save data in Atelier format

Saving in SMF Format for Atelier Sound Modules

You can press the Select [-]

[+] buttons to select the

format for saving the data.

SMF (Standard MIDI File)

is a data format that was

created as a standardized

way to exchange music

data between devices made

y different manufacturers.

Record and Playback Your Performance

❍

Press the [Save] button to confirm the format.

While performance data is being saved to the floppy disk, the following

display appears.

fig.08-22

If the following screen will appear

If the floppy disk already contains performance data of the same name, the

following display will appear.

fig.08-23

NOTE

Music data that was saved

in Atelier format cannot be

played back correctly on

instruments other than the

Atelier series.

NOTE

Saving performance data in

SMF format (SMF) requires

a longer time than saving it

in Atelier format

(ORIGINAL).

●

If you wish to update the contents of the performance data

●

Press the [Rec] button.

If you wish to save the data without erasing the performance data already on floppy disk you must rename the song

Press the [Reset] button to cancel saving.

Change the name (p. 72), and perform the Save procedure

once again.

Record and Playback Your Performance

Deleting Performance Songs Stored on Disk

Follow the steps below to erase a performance song that was saved onto a

floppy disk.

Insert the floppy disk containing performance songs into the

disk drive.

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Disk

Utility.”

fig.08-13

Press the [Rec] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Delete

Song.”

fig.08-29

To cancel the procedure, press the [Reset] button.

Press the [Rec] button.

Using the Value [-] and [+] button, select the performance

song to be erased.

Press the [Rec] button.

You will see the following:

fig.08-30

To cancel the procedure, press the [Reset] button.

To delete the performance song, press the [Rec] button again.

When erasing is completed, the basic screen reappears.

Record and Playback Your Performance

Layering a New Recording onto SMF Music Files

You can load commercially available SMF music files into the AT-15, and

record your own performance on top of it. During recording, the data

you’ve loaded will be played back, while everything you play on the upper

and lower manuals will be recorded.

Insert a floppy disk containing commercially available SMF

music files into the floppy disk drive.

Press the Select [-] [+] buttons to select the music file that

you wish to load into the AT-15.

Press the [Load] button.

The selected music file will be loaded.

While performance data is being loaded, the following screen will appear.

Press the [Rec] button to enter record-ready mode.

The [Rec] button indicator will light, and the [Play/Stop] button indicator

will blink.

Make the panel settings that you wish to record.

Press the [Play/Stop] button to begin recording.

The performance data you

recorded can be saved on a

floppy disk (p. 73).

NOTE

Commercially sold music

files can also be loaded into

the AT-15, but for reasons

of copyright protection,

cannot be saved in SMF

format.

When you press the [Play/Stop] button, the metronome will play two

measures (bars) of count-in before recording begins.

As you record, the music file that was loaded into the AT-15 will play back.

Your own performance (on the upper and lower manuals) will be recorded

on top of the music files that you’ve loaded.

When the music files include performance data on Channel 1 (when the Solo

voice is on), Channel 3, or Channel 4, that performance data is deleted, and

the performance on the upper manual or lower manual is recorded.

Keyboard

Lower Keyboard

Upper Keyboard

AT-15 Track SMF

Lower 3

Upper 4

Solo 1 (when the Solo voice is on)

Press the [Play/Stop] button to stop recording.

You can re-record the pedal

keyboard performance. For

details refer to “Re-

recording the Pedalboard

Performance” (p. 82).

NOTE

The performances of

Channel 2 in SMF music

files are deleted when

pedal performances are

recorded over again.

Record and Playback Your Performance

You can re-record the pedal

keyboard performance.

For details refer to “Re-

recording the Pedalboard

Performance” (p. 82)

Re-recording a Performance Saved on Floppy Disk

A song saved on floppy disk can be loaded into the AT-15, and you can then re-record the performances of the upper keyboard and lower keyboard.

Into the disk drive, insert the floppy disk that contains the performance data.

Press the Select [-] [+] buttons to select the performance data that you wish to load into the AT-15.

Press the [Load] button.

The selected performance data will be loaded.

Press the [Rec] button to enter record-ready mode.

The [Rec] button indicator will light, and the [Play/Stop] button indicator will blink.

Make the panel settings that you wish to record.

Press the [Play/Stop] button to begin recording.

When you press the [Play/Stop] button, the metronome will play two measures (bars) of count-in before recording begins. As you record, the music file that was loaded into the AT-15 will play back. Your own performance (on the upper and lower manuals) will be recorded on top of the music files that you’ve loaded. If the loaded music files contains upper keyboard and/or lower keyboard performances, that performance data will be erased and replaced by your new performance.

Press the [Play/Stop] button to stop recording.

Using Song with a Different Tempo Than That of the Performance Song

Into the disk drive, insert the floppy disk that contains the performance data.

Press the Select [-] [+] buttons to select the performance data that you wish to load into the AT-15.

Press the [Load] button.

The selected performance data will be loaded.

Determine the tempo with the Tempo [ ] and [ ] buttons.

Hold down the [Reset] button and press the [Rec] button.

Settings for the Composer

Changing the Key When Playing Back Songs

SMF Music files or a performance that you recorded can be transposed for playback.

Press the [Utility] button.

Using the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons, select “Play Transpose.”

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to select the value for transpose.

Each press of the Value [-] and [+] buttons transpose the key by a semitone.

You can transpose the song within a range of -24 to +24 semitone.

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

➔

You can transpose the keyboard for performance. For details

refer to “Transposing to a Different Key (Transpose Buttons)”

(p. 48).

Changing the Metronome Setting

This setting determines whether or not the metronome will sound.

Press the [Utility] button.

Using the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons, select “Metronome.”

Press the [Rec] button.

Using the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons, select “Metronome.”

fig.09-02

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to select OFF, REC, or ON.

Setting

OFF

Not heard at all

Descriptions

REC

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

Heard only while recording

Heard constantly

Settings for the Composer

Adjusting the Metronome Volume

You can adjust the volume of the metronome.

Press the [Utility] button.

Using the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons, select “Metronome.”

Press the [Rec] button.

Using the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons, select “Metronome Vol.” (Metronome Volume).

fig.09-03

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to select the desired volume level (1–10).

Increasing the value will raise the volume of the metronome.

Changing the Sound of the Metronome

You can choose one of 4 different sounds for the metronome.

Press the [Utility] button.

Using the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons, select “Metronome.”

Press the [Rec] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Metronome Sound.”

fig.09-04

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to select the type of sound for the metronome.

Setting

Descriptions

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

CLICK&BELL

ELECTRONIC

VOICE ENG.

VOICE JPN.

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

This setting remains stored in memory even while power is

➔

turned off.

Conventional metronome sound

Electronic metronome sound

Human voice (English)

Human voice (Japanese)

Settings for the Composer

Setting the Beat

This setting determines the beat to be used when recording performance songs.

Press the [Utility] button.

Using the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons, select “Beat.”

fig.09-05

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to set the beat.

Setting

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

* When recording your performance with playing Rhythm perfor-

mances or Automatic Accompaniment, the beat is set automati-

cally.

* You cannot change the beat of previously recorded songs.

2/2, 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8

Silencing a Specific Track

You can temporarily silence sound of a specific track. This is referred to as “Track Mute.”

Press the [Utility] button.

Using the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons, select “Tr. Mute” (Track Mute).

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to select the track that you wish to mute.

From the left, these are “R (rhythm), A (accompaniment), B (bass), L (lower), U (upper), S (Solo) and C (control).”

What is a Track?

The AT-15’s Composer features seven tracks. The following types of performance are recorded to the tracks.

(Rhythm)

(Accomp)

Rhythm performances, Drums/SFX

Automatic Accompaniment (except Bass)

(Bass)

(Lower)

(Upper)

(Solo)

(Control)

Press the [Rec] button.

The character changes to “–”, indicating that the track is muted.

Once again press the [Rec] button, and muting

Pedal Bass voice, Bass part of the Automatic Accompaniment

Lower voice

Upper voice

Solo voice

Panel operations, Expression Pedal operations

will be canceled.

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

Settings for the Composer

Assigning Commercial SMF Music Files to the Tracks

Track

(Rhythm)

(Accomp)

(Bass)

(Lower)

(Upper)

(Solo)

During recording, the control track will store the operations as follows.

❍

Panel Operations (Voice selections,

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16

Channel

Tempo changes, Rotary fast/slow etc.)

Newly recorded performance data will be added without erasing the previously recorded data.

If you wish to record new performance data, erase all the recorded data (p. 69).

Muting Individual Channels of Performance Data

You can mute (silence) individual channels of performance data of SMF music files (sold separately).

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Ch.Mute” (Channel Mute).

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to select the channel that you wish to mute.

From the left, these are “1 Ch. (channel 1), 2 Ch. ... 15 Ch.,

and 16 Ch.”

fig.09-09

Press the [Rec] button.

fig.09-10

❍

Expression Pedal Operations

The way in which expression operations are recorded will depend on the setting of the “Exp. Source” item “Recording” in the Utility menu.

Expression pedal operations will be recorded.

PEDAL

COMPOSER

For details refer to “Changing the Function of the Expression

➔

Pedal” (p. 82).

If expression data has already been recorded, the previously recorded data will be erased as the new data is recorded.

Expression pedal operations will not be recorded. If expression data has already been recorded, the previously recorded data will remain without being erased.

The number will change to “–,” indicating that the corresponding channel has been muted.

Once again press the [Rec] button, and muting will be canceled.

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

* Channel mute will be defeated when you perform the following

operations.

• Press the Select [-] and [+] buttons to select different

performance data.

Settings for the Composer

Re-recording the Pedalboard Performance

You can erase the bass accompaniment of SMF music files and record your own pedalboard performance, or re-record the pedalboard performance of a song that was previously saved on disk.

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “BassReplaceRec.”

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to switch the Bass Replace Rec “ON” or “OFF.”

Setting

OFF

Press the [Utility] button.

The Basic screen will reappear.

The pedal performance will not be recorded.

The pedal performance will be recorded.

Descriptions

Changing the Function of the Expression Pedal

Specify how the Expression Pedal will function when your performance is being recorded and when ATELIER song files are being played back.

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Function During Recording

Specify whether Expression Pedal operations will be recorded or not while your performance is being recorded.

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Exp. Source.”

fig.09-06

Press the [Rec] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Recording.”

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to specify the pedal function.

fig.09-07

Re-record the performance (p. 68, p. 76, p. 77).

Setting

Expression Pedal movements will be

PEDAL

COMPOSER

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

recorded. The previous recording will be erased as new songs are recorded.

Expression Pedal movements will not be recorded. The previous data will remain without being erased.

Descriptions

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Function During Playback

You can specify whether or not the Expression pedal will function while ATELIER song files are being played back.

Settings for the Composer

Switching the Display of Lyrics On or Off

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Exp. Source.”

fig.09-06

Press the [Rec] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Playback.”

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to specify the pedal function.

fig.09-08

Setting Descriptions

PEDAL+ COMPOSER

COMPOSER

Expression pedal will function. Expression pedal recording within the song file will also be effective.

Expression pedal will not function. The Expression pedal recording within the song file will be effective.

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.

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Lyric.”

fig.09-11

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to switch the lyric display “ON (displayed)” or “OFF (not displayed).”

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

* If you press a voice select button while playing back music files

that contains lyrics, the display screen will switch, and the

lyrics will no longer be displayed. To re-display the lyrics, press

the [Rec] button.

➔

This setting remains stored in memory even while power is

turned off.

Expression pedal will function. The

PEDAL

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

Expression Pedal recording within the song file will be ignored.

Adjusting the Effects

Sustain Effect

Sustain allows you to add a Sustain effect or decay to each voice after the keys are released.

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Sustain.”

Press the [Rec] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Sustain.”

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the part whose sustain you wish to adjust.

Keyboard

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to adjust the setting.

Setting

Upper, Lower, Pedal

Descriptions

The Sustain effect is applied to the voices

Changing the Sustain Length

The sustain length can be set independently (SHORT, MIDDLE (Medium) or LONG) for the Upper and Lower keyboards and Bass Pedalboard. You can make a separate setting for each keyboard.

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Sustain.”

Press the [Rec] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Sustain Length.”

fig.11-06

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the part whose sustain length you wish to adjust.

Keyboard

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to adjust the setting.

Settings

Upper, Lower, Pedal

SHORT, MIDDLE, LONG

OFF

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

The Sustain effect is not applied to the voices

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

Adjusting the Effects

Changing the Reverb Type

You can select from the following 11 types of Reverb:

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Reverb.”

Press the [Rec] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Reverb Type.”

fig.11-04

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to select a Reverb type.

Changing the Wall Type

By changing the type of reverb (p. 85) 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.

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Reverb.”

Press the [Rec] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Wall Type.”

fig.11-04

Setting Descriptions

ROOM 1

ROOM 2

ROOM 3

HALL 1

HALL 2

SMALL CHURCH

LARGE CHURCH

CATHEDRAL

PLATE

DELAY

PAN DELAY

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

Reverberation of a small room

Reverberation of a small club

Reverberation of a large room

Reverberation of a large concert hall

Reverberation of a small concert hall

The reverberation of a small church

The reverberation of a large church

The reverberation of a cathedral

A bright, metallic Reverberation

An echo-like sound repeated several times

Similarly to the above but where the sound is panned between the left and right speakers

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to select a Wall type.

Setting

DRAPERY

CARPET

ACOUSTIC TILE

WOOD

BRICK

PLASTER

CONCRETE BLOCK

MARBLE

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

Pleated curtain

Carpet

Acoustical tile, sound-absorptive tile

Wood

Brick

Plaster

Concrete block

Marble

Descriptions

Adjusting the Effects

Changing the Depth of the Reverb

The depth of the Reverb can be set (0–10) for the following Parts. You can make independent settings for each Part.

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Reverb.”

Press the [Rec] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Reverb Depth.”

fig.11-05

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the part whose reverb depth you wish to adjust.

Part

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to adjust the

Accomp (Automatic Accompaniment except Bass), Rhythm, Drums, A.Bass (Bass part of Automatic Accompaniment), Pedal, Lower, U.Organ,U.Orch, Solo

setting.

Settings

For the three Parts of the Accomp, Rhythm and Accompaniment Bass, you have the option of selecting the “AUTO” setting. Parts for which “AUTO” is selected will be set to the Reverb Depth that is most suitable for the Rhythm currently selected.

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

0 – 10 AUTO

(Accomp, Rhythm, A.Bass)

Various Other Settings

Turning Initial Touch On/Off (Initial Touch)

Initial Touch is a function that translates the force used in playing the keys into a directly proportional amount of volume. It can be switched ON/OFF independently for the Upper and Lower Keyboards.

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Initial Touch.”

fig.12-03

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Initial Touch Upper,” or “Initial Touch Lower.”

Keyboard

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to switch the Initial Touch “ON” or “OFF.”

Setting

OFF

Upper, Lower

Descriptions

The harder you play the key, the higher the volume. Some voices switches the sound depending on the strength with which you play the keyboard.

Volume remains constant regardless of how hard you play. The way the sounds are played also remains unchanged.

Using the Foot Switch to Switch Registrations (Regist Shift)

You can use the Foot Switch as a dedicated switch for selecting registrations in order.

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Regist Shift” (Registration Shift).

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to switch the Regist Shift setting.

Setting

OFF

RIGHT

LEFT

If Registration Shift is turned ON, each time you press the Foot Switch, the registrations will be selected in the following order: 1 ➔ 2 ➔ 3 ➔ ... ➔ 12 ➔ 1 ➔ .. etc.

You can use a function assigned to the foot switch.

The right foot switch is dedicated to switching registrations. The function assigned to the right foot switch cannot be used.

The left foot switch is dedicated to switching registrations. The function assigned to the left foot switch cannot be used.

Descriptions

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

This setting remains stored in memory even while the power is

➔

turned off.

Changing the Function of the Foot Switch (Left Foot SW, Right Foot SW)

You can select any of the following functions and assign them to Foot Switch.

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Left Foot SW” or “Right Foot SW.”

ig.12-09

Various Other Settings

ig.12-09

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to set the function to be assigned to the foot switch.

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

Setting Descriptions

ROTARY FAST/ SLOW

GLIDE

LEADING BASS

RHYTHM START/ STP

COMP PLAY/ STOP

INTRO/ENDING

FILL IN TO VAR.

FILL IN TO ORIG.

DAMPER OF UPPER

DAMPER OF LOWER

Switch the Rotary speed between “FAST” and “SLOW.”

While the Foot Switch is pressed, the pitch will temporarily be lowered, and will gradually return to normal when you release the Foot Switch.

The Leading Bass function will operate only while you continue pressing the Foot Switch. When the Leading Bass function is enabled, the lowest note of the chord you play on the Lower keyboard will be used as the bass note (the bottom note of the chord).

Start/Stop the Rhythm.

The same function as the Composer [Play/Stop] button. Each time you press the Foot Switch, the performance data will play back or stop.

Play an Intro or Ending.

After inserting a Fill-In, playback will switch to the variation pattern.

After inserting a Fill-In, playback will switch to the original pattern.

Notes played on the Upper keyboard will be sustained only while you continue pressing the Foot Switch.

Notes played on the Lower keyboard will be sustained only while you continue pressing the Foot Switch.

Turning Chord Intelligence On/Off (Chord Intelli)

“Chord Intelligence” is a feature that intelligently plays the correct accompaniment chords the moment you play a key specifying a chord on the Lower keyboard during Automatic Accompaniment.

To play a C chord on the Lower keyboard, for example, you usually have to press down the three keys C, E, and G; but with Chord Intelligence, you only have to press the C Key to initiate a C chord accompaniment.

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Chord Intelli” (Chord Intelligence).

fig.12-29

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to switch the Chord Intelligence “ON” or “OFF.”

Setting

OFF

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

➔

For more information about chord fingering, see the “Chord

List” (p. 106).

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About the Chord Intelligence Function

When the [One Touch Program] button is pressed, the Chord Intelligence function is automatically switched ON (p. 35).

❍

Switching Chord Intelligence Off...

• Switch OFF the “Chord Intelligence” setting in the Utility menu.

Chord Intelligence function is ON.

Chord Intelligence function is OFF.

Descriptions

BREAK

* If the Utility menu “Regist Shift” setting is “RIGHT” or

“LEFT”, the Foot Switch will be dedicated to switching through

the Registrations, and the “Right Foot Sw” or “Left Foot SW”

setting will be ignored.

Stop the Rhythm for one measure (break).

Various Other Settings

Using the Leading Bass Function (Leading Bass)

When Automatic Accompaniment is used, and the Pedal [To Lower] button is ON, the Pedal Bass voice will normally play the root note (p. 109) 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 (the bottom note of the chord).

For this reason, the bass note will be sounded differently than normal when you play an inverted chord (p. 109).

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Leading Bass.”

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to switch the Leading Bass “ON” or “OFF.”

Changing How the Solo Voice Responds (Solo Mode)

When the Solo voice is assigned to the Upper keyboard, you can specify how the Solo voice will respond when more than one key is pressed.

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Solo Mode.”

fig.12-05

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to change the setting for Solo Mode.

Setting

TOP NOTE

LAST NOTE

The Solo voice will sound the highest note that is played for the Solo part.

The Solo voice will sound the note that was most recently played for the Solo part.

Descriptions

Setting

The Leading Bass function is on.

OFF

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

You can assign the Leading Bass functions to either of the foot

➔

switches located on each side of the Expression Pedal (p. 88).

* While the intro or ending are playing, playing the lower

keyboard will not produce sound.

The pedal bass tone will sound the lowest note of the chord you play in the lower keyboard.

The Leading Bass function is off.

Descriptions

POLYPHONIC

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

The Solo voice will sound all notes that are played for the Solo part.

Various Other Settings

Layering the Solo Voice and Lower Voice (Solo To Lower Mode)

When the Solo voice is being played by the Lower keyboard (i.e., when the Solo [To Lower] button is ON), you can specify whether the Lower voice and the Solo voice will sound together (layered), or will sound separately (split).

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “SoloToLwr Mode” (Solo To Lower Mode).

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to switch the “SPLIT” or “LAYER.”

Setting

SPLIT

LAYER

The parts will sound separately.

The Lower voice and Solo voice will sound together.

Descriptions

Changing the

Solo Split Point

(Solo Split Point)

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.

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “SoloSplitPoint.”

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to change the Solo Split Point.

Settings

➔

By pressing the Value [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously, you

can restore the default setting (B 4).

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

Changing the Pedalboard

C2 – C7

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

Polyphony (Pedal Bass Mode)

You can set the Bass Pedalboard to play simultaneous multiple notes or single notes only.

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “PedalBass Mode.”

fig.12-06

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to switch the Pedal Bass Mode “MONOPHONIC” or “POLYPHONIC.”

Setting

MONOPHONIC

POLYPHONIC

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

Only single notes can be played.

Multiple notes can be played.

Descriptions

Various Other Settings

Preventing Rhythm Tempos from Switching Automatically (Auto Standard Tempo)

You can prevent rhythm tempos from switching automatically when you switch rhythms.

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “AutoStdTempo” (Auto Standard Tempo).

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to switch the Auto Standard Tempo “ON” or “OFF.”

Setting

OFF

Switching the rhythm while the rhythm is stopped automatically changes the tempo settings to those in the new rhythm.

When the rhythm is stopped, the tempo settings are not changed automatically when the rhythms are changed.

Descriptions

Playing a Count Sound When the Intro Ends (Intro Count Down)

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.

Press the [Utility] button.

Using the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons, select “IntroCountDown.”

Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to switch the Intro Count Down “ON” or “OFF.”

When you press the [Intro/Ending] button, an intro will play, and the end of the intro will be counted-down.

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

Changing the Sound of the

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

➔

This setting remains stored in memory even while power is

turned off.

Count Down (Count Down Sound)

You can change the sound that is used for the count played at the end of the intro.

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “CountDownSound.”

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to select the type of sound for Intro Count Down.

Setting Descriptions

VOICE

STICK

Human voice count (One, two, three...)

Stick sound count

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

Various Other Settings

Registration Arranger Update (Arranger Settings Recall Timing)

You can specify how the settings related to Rhythm performances and Automatic Accompaniment will be recalled when you press a Registration button [1] – [8].

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “ArrangerUpdate.”

fig.12-21

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to change the setting for Arranger Update.

Setting

DELAYED

INSTANT

Settings related to Rhythm performances and Automatic Accompaniment will be recalled when you hold a Registration button for several seconds. If you quickly press the Registration button, only the panel settings (voice, etc.) that are not related to Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment will be updated.

Settings related to Rhythm performances and Automatic Accompaniment will be recalled the instant you press a button along with all other panel settings.

Descriptions

Registration Transpose Update (Transpose Setting Recall Timing)

You can specify how the transpose setting will be recalled when you press a Registration button [1] – [8].

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Trans. Update” (Transpose Update).

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to change the setting for Trans. Update.

Setting

Transpose settings will be recalled when

DELAYED

INSTANT

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

This setting remains stored in memory even while power is

➔

turned off.

you hold a Registration button for several seconds.

Transpose setting will be recalled the instant you press a button along with all other panel settings.

Descriptions

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

➔

This setting remains stored in memory even while power is

turned off.

Various Other Settings

Adjust the Standard Pitch (Master Tune)

The basic pitch of an instrument is generally considered as the pitch of the middle A note. The “Master Tune” parameter lets you adjust this basic pitch to match the pitch of any other instruments that are playing together with the AT-15.

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Master Tune.”

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to adjust the basic pitch.

Settings

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

➔

By pressing the Value [+] and [-] buttons simultaneously, you

can restore the default setting (440.0 Hz).

415.3Hz – 466.2Hz (0.1 Hz units)

Selecting the MIDI Transmit Channel (Tx MIDI Channel)

When you use the MIDI connectors of the AT-15 to transmit musical data to external devices, for each keyboard (Upper, Lower, and Pedal) you can specify the channel on which your playing will be transmitted as MIDI messages. You can modify these Tx (Transmit) MIDI settings as needed.

➔

For details refer to “If You’re Using MIDI” (p. 97).

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “MIDI.”

Press the [Rec] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “TxMIDI Channel.”

This setting remains stored in memory even while power is

➔

turned off.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select a part.

Part

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to select the MIDI transmission channel.

Channel

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

* The CONTROL part transmits expression pedal data and PC

numbers.

Solo, Upper, Lower, Pedal, Control

1-16

Various Other Settings

MIDI IN Mode

This instrument contains two sound generators: one for SMF data playback and one for keyboard performance.

Normally, data received at the MIDI In connector will control only the sound generator for SMF data playback. However by changing the MIDI IN Mode setting, you can also control the keyboard sound generator from MIDI In.

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “MIDI.”

Press the [Rec] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “MIDI IN Mode.”

* When the pedal part button is ON, data received at the MIDI In

connector will control the pedal part of keyboard sound

generator.

When the pedal part button is OFF, data received at the MIDI

In connector will control the GS sound generator.

There are limitations on the types of MIDI messages that can be

➔

received by the keyboard sound generator. For details refer to the

“MIDI Implementation” (sold separately).

➔

This setting remains stored in memory even while power is

turned off.

Specifying Transmission of PC Numbers (Send PC Switch)

Transmission of PC (Program Change) numbers can be switched ON/OFF.

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “MIDI.”

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to change the setting for MIDI IN Mode.

Setting

MODE 1

MODE 2

Ch MODE 1 MODE 2

1 GS Solo

2 GS Pedal/GS *

3 GS Lower

4 GS Upper

5–10 GS GS

11 GS Drums/SFX

12 GS GS

13 GS Nothing

Control the instrument as a GS sound generator.

Channels 5 through 10 and Channels 12, 14, 15 are transmitted to the GS sound generator, and all other channels are transmitted to the keyboard sound generator.

Descriptions

Press the [Rec] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Send PC Switch.”

fig.12-25

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to switch the Send PC Switch “ON” or “OFF.”

Setting

OFF

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

➔

This setting remains stored in memory even while power is

turned off.

PC numbers are transmitted.

PC numbers are not transmitted.

Descriptions

14–15 GS GS

16 GS Control

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

Setting PC Numbers (PC Number)

You can specify the Program Change number that will be transmitted from MIDI Out when a Registration is selected.

Press the [Utility] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “MIDI.”

Press the [Rec] button.

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “PC Number.”

fig.12-26

Various Other Settings

Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “Bank MSB,” “Bank LSB,” “PC Num.”

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to change the setting.

Bank MSB (Bank Select MSB) 0-127

Bank LSB (Bank Select LSB) 0-127

PC Num (PC Number) 1-128

To return to the basic screen, press the [Utility] button.

Setting

Connecting with External Devices

123

If you want to hook up an external instrument to the AT-15, then this chapter is for you.

Names and Functions of Jacks and Connectors

1 MIDI Out/In Connectors

You can connect external MIDI instruments to these connectors to exchange performance information.

2 Input L (mono)/R Jacks

Using this jack, you can connect other sound generating devices or audio equipment and play sounds from other devices through the AT-15’s speaker.

3 Output L (mono)/R Jacks

You can some awesome sounds if you connect speakers or other audio equipment to these jacks. You can also hook up a cassette recorder to record your performances.

Connecting Audio Equipment

Output Jack

You can connect audio equipment using audio cables (sold separately) and play the sounds from the AT-15 through the speakers on the connected equipment or record your performances on a tape recorder or other recording device. If the output of the connected device is monaural, you must use the L (Mono) jack.

Use an audio cable to connect the input jack on the audio set or amp mixer to one of the output jacks on the AT-15. Use an audio cable with a standard plug. When purchasing an audio cable, please consult the vendor where you bought the AT-

15.

Input Jack

You can connect another sound module, such as audio equipment or an electronic instrument using audio cables (sold separately) and play the sounds from the connected device through the speakers on the AT-15. If the input of the connected device is monaural, you must use the L (Mono) jack.

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Making the Connections

NOTE

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.

Turn down the volume all the way on all equipment.

Turn off the power to the AT-15 and other connected equipment.

Connect the AT-15 and other equipment with audio cables (sold separately).

Turn on the connected equipment.

Turn on the AT-15.

Adjust the volume.

●

After use, follow the steps below to switch off the power.

Turn down the volume all the way on all equipment.

Turn off the AT-15.

Turn off the connected equipment.

If You’re Using MIDI

Out In

MIDI

AT-15

External MIDI Devices

●

What’s MIDI?

MIDI stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” and is a unified standard for the exchange of performance data and other information between electronic instruments and computers.

The AT-15 is equipped with MIDI connectors to let it exchange performance information with external devices. These connectors can be used to connect the AT-15 to an external device for even greater versatility.

●

About MIDI Connectors

The AT-15 has two kinds of MIDI connectors.

Connecting these to the MIDI connectors on a MIDI instrument makes it possible for the two instruments to control each other.

For instance, you can output sound from the other instrument or switch tones on the other instrument.

You should also set the MIDI send channel as needed (p. 93).

Connecting with External Devices

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Connecting the AT-15 to a MIDI Instrument

NOTE

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.

Turn down the volume all the way on all equipment.

Turn off the power to the AT-15 and other connected equipment.

Use a MIDI cable (sold separately) to connect the MIDI connector on the external instrument to the MIDI connector on the AT-15.

Turn on the external MIDI device and AT-15.

You should change the setting of TxMIDI channel as needed (p. 93).

Connection Example:

❍ Connecting the MIDI Device

❍

MIDI Out Connector

The notes played on the keyboard, movements of the Damper pedal, Expression data, and data indicating that a Registration button [1]–[8] was pressed will be transmitted to the external MIDI connector.

❍

MIDI In Connector

Performance messages from an external MIDI device are received here.

These incoming messages may instruct the receiving MIDI instrument to play sounds or switch tones.

The AT-15 contains two sound generators: one sound generator for its own keyboards and one GS sound generator (p. 110). Normally, musical data transmitted from an external device to the MIDI In connector is sent to the GS sound generator, but you can also set the “MIDI IN Mode” parameter (p. 94) so that the keyboard sound generator is controlled.

*A separate publication titled “MIDI Implementation” is also

available. It provides complete details concerning the way MIDI

has been implemented on this unit. If you should require this

publication (such as when you intend to carry out byte-level

programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service Center

or authorized Roland distributor.

Troubleshooting

If the AT-15 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.

When you press the [Power On] switch, the power doesn’t come on

❍

Power cord is not connected correctly (p. 16).

No sound is heard

❍

The [Master Volume] knob is set too low (p. 16).

❍

Headphones are connected (p. 17). When you connect the headphones, the sound is heard only through the headphones.

❍

The volume of each Part Balance button is set too low (p.

26).

❍

The volume is set too low on the Expression Pedal (p. 49).

❍

You do not have a voice selected (p. 21). Voices that have their button indicator lit can be played.

❍

While the [Drum/SFX] button is on (lit), you are playing keys in the lower manual to which no drum sounds or effect sounds have been assigned (p. 28, p. 103).

No sound is heard (when a MIDI instrument is connected)

❍

The power of the connected external devices is not turned on (p. 96).

Damper Pedal does not operate

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The damper pedal does not affect the Solo voice.

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The damper pedal does not affect the Upper keyboard.

Expression Pedal does not operate

❍

The function of the Expression Pedal during recording (p.

82) or the function during playback (p. 83) has been set to “COMPOSER.”

When the Human Voice “Jazz Scat” is selected, playing dynamics do not change the sound

❍

The Utility menu item “Initial Touch” is turned OFF (p.

87).

Rotary effect is not be applied

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Some sounds do not allow the rotary effect to be applied (p. 102).

Even though you press only one key, a multiple number of notes sound

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Harmony Intelligence is at ON (p. 41).

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Chord Intelligence is turned ON (p. 88).

Automatic Accompaniment sounds odd

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The keys for a chord were not pressed simultaneously.

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When Chord Intelligence is OFF (p. 88), the chord is not being pressed correctly.

Pitch is off

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Transpose is in effect (p. 48).

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The tuning is incorrect (p. 93).

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While set for an octave shift (p. 27), you are playing keys beyond the recommended range. This does not indicate a malfunction.

Performance data cannot be played back

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While the Utility menu appears in the display (with the exception of Channel Mute and Track Mute), playback is not allowed. If you wish to playback performance data, press the [Utility] button once again to exit the Utility menu (p. 78–p. 95).

Pressing the expression pedal while playing back Atelier performance data produces a crackling noise

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Is the expression pedal function (p. 83) set to “PEDAL+COMPOSER” during playback of Atelier performance data? When this setting is used, moving the expression pedal while playing back Atelier performance data may create a difference between the expression pedal information in the performance data and the volume as set with the expression pedal, which can result in this kind of sound being produced. Set the expression pedal function (p. 83) to “PEDAL” during playback.

Can’t use the function assigned to the foot switch

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If the Utility menu item “Regist Shift” (change Registrations) is “RIGHT” or “LEFT” (p. 87), the foot switch will be dedicated to switching the Registration.

Recording is not possible

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While the Utility menu appears in the display, recording is not allowed. If you wish to record performance data, press the [Utility] button once again to exit the Utility menu (p. 78–p. 95).

Lyrics are not indicated properly in the display

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With some music files, the lyrics cannot be displayed correctly.

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If you press a button while the lyrics are being shown in the display, the lyrics will disappear. To recall them, press the [Rec] button.

The recorded performance has disappeared

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Any performance that has been recorded is deleted when the power to the unit is turned off. A performance cannot be restored once it’s been deleted, so be sure to save it on a floppy disk before you turn off the power (p. 73).

Troubleshooting

The bass note of the Automatic Accompaniment does not sound

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When a voice is selected for the Pedal Bass part, the bass of the Automatic Accompaniment will not sound.

When you started a Rhythm with an Intro, the Rhythm did not sound

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Some Rhythms do not have rhythm sounds in the intro.

Sound is distorted / cracked

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The Part Balance volume of each part is too high (p. 26).

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The Reverb volume has been raised when the volume of each Part Balance button is already raised. Either lower the Reverb volume, or adjust the Part Balance of each part (p. 26).

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The [Master Volume] knob has been used to raise the overall volume excessively (p. 16).

Some keys (of certain keyboard parts) sound strange

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You’ve assigned the same voice, using the same range, to multiple parts.

The Rhythm does not change when you press the Registration [1]–[8] buttons

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The settings at which Registrations are recalled (Arranger Update) has been set to “DELAYED” (p. 92).

Can’t select Rhythms from a Music Style disk

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The Rhythm [Disk] button has not been selected (p. 35).

The volume level of the instrument connected to AT15 is too low

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Could you be using a connection cable that contains a resistor?

Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor.

Bass is heard even though you are not playing the Bass Pedalboard

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The Pedal [To Lower] button (p. 46) is ON. When the Pedal [To Lower] button is ON, the Bass will be sounded by the Lower keyboard.

When playing the same sound in the Upper keyboard and Lower keyboard, the volume is different

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On one of the keyboards, “Initial Touch” is turned ON (p.

87).

Lower keyboard cannot be heard

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The Lower keyboard will not produce sound while an Intro or Ending is being played.

The sound is not played correctly

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If you layer the same type of sound, or play an octaveshifted 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.

Can’t play the demo songs

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A floppy disk is inserted in the disk drive. In order to play the demo song, you must remove the floppy disk from the disk drive (p. 35).

Display Messages

fig.E.00

Meanings:

• To protect the copyright, this music file cannot be saved as SMF format.

• When you want to save as Atelier format, you can save on a floppy disk.

fig.E.01

Meanings:

• You can only play the music data. It cannot be saved on a floppy disk or internal memory.

fig.E.02

Meanings:

• The protect tab on the floppy disk is set to the Protect position. Change it to the Write position and repeat the procedure.

fig.E.11

Meanings:

• There is not sufficient space left on the floppy disk for the data to be saved. Save the data onto a different floppy disk.

fig.E.12

Meanings:

• The floppy disk inserted into the disk drive cannot be read. Please format the floppy disk.

fig.E.13

Meanings:

• The floppy disk was removed from the disk drive while loading or writing was in progress.

fig.E.14

fig.E.03

Meanings:

• This floppy disk cannot store the format or save any data. Insert a different disk and repeat the procedure.

fig.E.05

Meanings:

•A new song cannot be saved onto this floppy disk.

fig.E.10

Meanings:

• No floppy disk is inserted to the disk drive. Insert the disk correctly, and repeat the procedure.

Meanings:

• This floppy disk is damaged and cannot be used. Insert a different disk and repeat the procedure.

fig.E.15

Meanings:

• This song cannot be read.

fig.E.16

Meanings:

• It cannot be read the floppy disk quickly enough. Press the [Reset] button, then press the [Play/Stop] button to play the song.

100

Roland AT 15 Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Important Notes

Main Features

Basic Concepts of the ATELIER Series

Main Features

Conventions Used in This Manual

Contents

Panel Descriptions

Before You Start Playing

Setting Up the Music Stand

Connecting the Power Cord

Turning the Power On and Off

Tuning On the Power

Turning Off the Power

Using Headphones

Restoring All the Factory Default Settings

Restoring All Settings Other Than the Rhythm [Disk] Button to Their Original Factory Condition

Displaying Basic Screens

Rhythm Screen

Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen

Composer Screen

Selecting and Playing Sounds

Listening to the Demo Songs

Selecting Voices

About the Voices and Parts

Functions of the Upper/Lower/Pedal Bass Sound Select Buttons

Selecting the Upper and Lower Voices

Selecting Pedal Bass Voice

Selecting Solo Voice

Selecting a Voice Using the [Others] Button

Adjust the Volume Balance

Transpose the Pitch in Octave Units (Octave Shift)

Sustaining Notes Played on the Lower Keyboard

Playing Drum Sound or Sound Effects on the Keyboard

Playing Drums from the Entire Lower Keyboard (Drums/SFX)

Changing the Drum/SFX Set

Using the Rhythm Performance

Selecting a Rhythm

Starting the Rhythm Automatically When You Play the Lower Keyboard or Pedalboard (Sync Start)

Starting at the Press of a Button

Stopping the Rhythm

Playing Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment

Adding Variety to the Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment

Changing the Tempo

A Simple Way to Make Automatic Accompaniment Settings (One Touch Program)

Using a Rhythm from a Disk

Inserting and Ejecting a Floppy Disk

Reviewing the Styles on a Music Style Disk

Loading Disk Rhythms Into Internal Memory

Copying a Rhythm Saved to the Rhythm [Disk] Button

Deleting a Rhythm Saved to the Rhythm [Disk] Button

Restoring the Rhythm Stored in the Rhythm [Disk] Button to the Factory Settings

Adding Various Effects to a Voice

Adding Harmony to a Melody (Harmony Intelligence)

Changing the Type of Harmony Intelligence

Reverb Effect

Sustain Effect

Using the Play Functions

Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Voice (Pedal [To Lower] Button)

Transposing to a Different Key (Transpose Buttons)

Adjusting the Overall Volume Using an Expression Pedal

Adding Decay to the Sound (Damper Pedal)

Using the Foot Switch

Using the Registration Buttons

Storing Registrations

Recalling a Registration

How to Recall a Registration

Changing the Timing of Recalling Registrations

Automatically Registering When You Switch Panel Settings

Assigning a Name to a Registration Set

Copying Only the Name of a Registration

Saving Registration Sets to a Floppy Disk

Loading Previously Saved Registration Sets Into the AT-15

Loading a Set of Registrations

Loading an Individual Registration

Deleting a Set of Registrations from a Floppy Disk