Roland AT 5 User 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 Directive 89/336/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.

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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002c

• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.

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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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008c

• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

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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.

008e

• Use only the attached power-supply cord.

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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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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

012b

• Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor 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 AC adaptor, 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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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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101b

• The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.

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102c

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

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103b

• At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor 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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107c

• Never handle the AC adaptor 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 screws 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.

• Remove the music stand.

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109b

• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (p. 14).

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110b

• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from 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.

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118

• Should you remove screws and caps, 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 “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 3 and 4, please read and observe the following:

Power Supply

301

• Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system).

302

• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

Repairs and Data

452

• Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always be backed up on a floppy disk, or written down on paper (when possible). During repairs, due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

Additional Precautions

551

• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the unit’s memory on a floppy disk

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

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 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

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.

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.

Rear side of the disk

Write (can write new data onto disk)

Write Protect Tab

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.

655

• Disks containing performance data for this unit should always be locked (have their write protect tab slid to the “Protect” position) before you insert them into the drive on some other unit (except the PR-300, or a product in the HP-G, MT, KR, or Atelier families), or into a computer’s drive. Otherwise (if the write protect tab remains in the “Write” position), when you perform any disk operations using the other device’s disk drive (such as checking the contents of the disk, or loading data), you risk rendering the disk unreadable by this unit’s disk drive.

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* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland

Corporation.

203

* 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.

Protect (prevents writing to disk)

Main Features

We want to take a moment to thank you for your purchase of the Roland AT-5 “Atelier Series” Organ. The AT-5 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.

Basic Concepts of the ATELIER Series

A Full Complement of Organ Sounds

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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.

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Panel Layout Based on a Tradition of Emphasis on Realtime 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 are also included onboard. You can simply select sounds and enjoy playing the organ no need to perform complicated editing operations.

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 from earlier models can be used without change.

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Music Styles From Around the World

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-5 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

Main Features of AT-5

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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.

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Complete Set of Basic Voice

The AT-5 includes not only organ voices, but strings, piano, guitar, brass, and other voices, providing a full complement of basic instrument voices. Each of the voices used is of the same high quality as those found in finer instruments.

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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.

Split Function

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You can split the 61 keys into two separate registers, and play with a different voice in each. Additionally, you can use the lower registers as the part for the automatic accompaniment chord recognition, and the upper part for performing melody.

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Harmony Intelligence

The AT-5 features a built-in Harmony Intelligence function that automatically creates harmonies in the voices played in the upper part of the keyboard in accordance with the chords played in the lower part. This gives you greater tonal depth and a more powerful performance.

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High-Quality Reverb

Reverb (reverberation) is a critical element that is a must for organ performances. The AT-5 features high-quality internal reverb, allowing you to enjoy organ performances filled with presence.

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 ..................................................................... 12

Before You Start Playing ........................................................... 14

Setting Up the Music Stand ..........................................................................................................................14

Connecting the AC Adaptor .........................................................................................................................14

Turning the Power On and Off ....................................................................................................................14

Tuning On the Power ........................................................................................................................14

Turning Off the Power ......................................................................................................................15

Using Headphones .........................................................................................................................................15

Restoring All the Factory Default Settings .................................................................................................16

Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen ...........................................................................................................16

Displaying Basic Screens ...............................................................................................................................16

Rhythm Screen ...................................................................................................................................16

Composer Screen ...............................................................................................................................16

Selecting and Playing Sounds .................................................... 17

Listening to the Demo Songs........................................................................................................................ 17

Selecting Voices .............................................................................................................................................. 19

Switching the Keyboard Settings .................................................................................................... 19

About the Voices and Parts.............................................................................................................. 20

Functions of the Upper/Lower Sound Select Buttons................................................................. 20

Selecting the Upper and Lower Voices .......................................................................................... 21

Selecting a Voice Using the Upper Orchestral [Others] Button.................................................. 22

Using the Lower of the Keyboard to Play the Bass Voice ([Bass To Lower] Button)........................... 23

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

Adjust the Volume Balance........................................................................................................................... 24

Transpose the Pitch in Octave Units (Octave Shift) .................................................................................. 25

Using the Rhythm Performance .................................................. 26

Selecting a Rhythm ........................................................................................................................................ 26

Playing Rhythms (Starting and Stopping the Rhythm)............................................................................ 27

Starting at the Press of a Button ...................................................................................................... 27

Stopping the Rhythm ........................................................................................................................ 28

Adding Variety to the Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment........................................................... 29

Changing the Tempo ..................................................................................................................................... 29

A Simple Way to Make Automatic Accompaniment Settings (One Touch Program)......................... 30

Adding Various Effects to a Voice .............................................. 31

Adding Harmony to a Melody (Harmony Intelligence) .......................................................................... 31

Changing the Type of Harmony Intelligence ............................................................................................ 32

Adding Modulation to the Sound (Rotary Effect)..................................................................................... 33

Reverb Effect ................................................................................................................................................... 34

Sustain Effect................................................................................................................................................... 35

Contents

Using the Play Functions ............................................................ 36

Transposing to a Different Key (Transpose Buttons)................................................................................ 36

Adjusting the Overall Volume Using an Expression Pedal..................................................................... 37

Adding Decay to the Sound (Damper Pedal) ............................................................................................ 37

Using the Foot Switch.................................................................................................................................... 38

Record and Playback Your Performance .................................... 39

Playing Back Performance Songs Stored on Floppy Disk........................................................................ 40

Silencing a Specific Track (Track Mute)...................................................................................................... 42

Recording a Performance.............................................................................................................................. 43

Playing Back a Performance Song ............................................................................................................... 45

Rerecording Performance Data Recorded on the AT-5 ............................................................................ 46

Erasing a Performance Song......................................................................................................................... 47

Formatting Disks............................................................................................................................................ 48

Changing the Name of a Performance Song (Rename)............................................................................ 50

Saving Performance Songs onto Floppy Disk............................................................................................ 51

Deleting Performance Songs Stored on Disk ............................................................................................. 53

Layering a New Recording onto SMF Music Files.................................................................................... 54

Re-recording a Performance Saved on Floppy Disk................................................................................. 55

Using Song with a Different Tempo Than That of the Performance Song ............................................ 55

Settings for the Composer .......................................................... 56

Changing the Key When Playing Back Songs ............................................................................................56

Changing the Metronome Setting ................................................................................................................56

Adjusting the Metronome Volume ..............................................................................................................57

Changing the Sound of the Metronome .....................................................................................................57

Setting the Beat ...............................................................................................................................................58

Silencing a Specific Track ..............................................................................................................................58

Muting Individual Channels of Performance Data ...................................................................................59

Re-recording the Bass Performance .............................................................................................................60

Changing the Function of the Expression Pedal ........................................................................................60

Function During Recording .............................................................................................................60

Function During Playback ................................................................................................................61

Switching the Display of Lyrics On or Off .................................................................................................61

Adjusting the Effects .................................................................. 62

Sustain Effect ...................................................................................................................................................62

Changing the Sustain Length .......................................................................................................................62

Various Other Settings ............................................................... 63

Turning Initial Touch On/Off (Initial Touch) ............................................................................................63

Changing the Function of the Foot Switch (Left Foot SW, Right Foot SW) ...........................................63

Preventing Rhythm Tempos from Switching Automatically (Auto Standard Tempo) .......................64

Playing a Count Sound When the Intro Ends (Intro Count Down) .......................................................64

Changing the Sound of the Count Down (Count Down Sound) ............................................................64

Adjust the Standard Pitch (Master Tune) ...................................................................................................65

Selecting the MIDI Transmit Channel (Tx MIDI Channel) ......................................................................65

Connecting with External Devices .............................................. 66

Names and Functions of Jacks and Connectors .........................................................................................66

Connecting Audio Equipment .....................................................................................................................66

Making the Connections ...................................................................................................................66

If You’re Using MIDI .....................................................................................................................................67

Connecting the AT-5 to a MIDI Instrument ..................................................................................67

Appendices

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................68

Display Messages ...........................................................................................................................................70

Chord List ........................................................................................................................................................72

Glossary ...........................................................................................................................................................74

About ATELIER Series Sound Generator ......................................................................................75

MIDI Implementation Chart .........................................................................................................................76

Demo Song List ...............................................................................................................................................77

Index .................................................................................................................................................................78

Contents

Panel Descriptions

1 2 3 6 7 984 5

1 [Power On] switch ( → p. 15)

2 [Master Volume] knob ( → p. 15)

3 Part Balance [▲] [▼] button ( → p. 24, p. 34)

4 Rotary Sound [Fast/Slow] button ( → p. 33)

5 Rhythm select buttons ( → p. 26)

Tempo [ ][ ] button ( → p. 29) Fill In button ( → p. 29) [Intro/Ending] button ( → p. 27) [Start/Stop] button ( → p. 27) [One Touch Program] button ( → p. 30)

6 Lower Voice select buttons ( → p. 21)

Lower part [Alternate] button [Bass To Lower] button ( → p. 23) Level [▲] [▼] button ( → p. 24)

[Utility] button ( → p. 63) [Display/Exit] button ( → p. 16) Menu [ ][ ] buttons Value [-] [+] buttons

8 Display ( → p. 16)

9 Beat Indicator ( → p. 29)

[Harmony Intelligence] button ( → p. 31)

11 Transpose [-] [+] buttons ( → p. 36)

12 Upper voice select buttons ( → p. 21)

Upper Organ part Upper Orchestral part [Alternate] button Level [▲] [▼] button ( → p. 24)

13 Composer

Select [-] [+] buttons [Save] button ( → p. 56) Track Mute buttons ( → p. 42) [Reset] button [Play/Stop] button ( → p. 40, p. 45) [Rec] button ( → p. 43, p. 46, p. 54, p. 55)

14 Disk Drive ( → p. 40)

Before You Start Playing

Setting Up the Music Stand

fig.01-03

1. Attach the music stand by inserting it into the

two holes.

Connecting the AC Adaptor

1. First, make sure that the [Power On] switch at

the panel’s left side is OFF (not pushed in).

2. Connect the supplied AC adaptor and power

cord.

5. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

fig.01-05

* Only use the power cord and AC adaptor 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.

3. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC In jack on the

rear panel.

4. Loop the AC adaptor cord around the cord hook

to fasten it in place.

* To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit

(should the plug be pulled out accidentally), to avoid applying

undue stress to the DC In connector, anchor the power cord

using the cord hook, as shown in the diagram. Even if the cord is

fastened, strong tension applied to the cord may cause it to be

damaged or broken. Be careful not to pull the cord accidentally,

or to apply strong pressure to it.

Before You Start Playing

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.

■ Tuning On the Power

1. Make sure of the following before the power is

turned on.

•Is the AC adaptor correctly connected to the DC inlet?

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

•Is the [Master Volume] knob (located at the left of the keyboard) set to the Min (minimum) position?

2. 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.

Using Headphones

The AT-5 features a Phones jack. This allows you to play

without having to worry about bothering others around you,

even at night.

fig.01-08

1. 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.

3. 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

Master

Volume

MaxMin

decrease the volume

increase the volume

■ Turning Off the Power

1. Before switching the power off, set the [Master

Volume] knob to the Min (minimum) position.

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

power.

fig.01-06

Upper position

2. 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-5

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.

OFF

Before You Start Playing

Restoring All the Factory Default Settings

The settings stored in the AT-5 can be returned to their

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

1. Make sure there is no floppy disk in the disk

drive before carrying out the procedure.

2. Turning off the power.

3. 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

Displaying Basic Screens

The instrument’s display provides a large variety of

information. The AT-5 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

■ Rhythm Screen

fig.01-18

Rhythm

When factory reset is completed, the basic screen reappears.

Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen

You can adjust the contrast of the screen.

1. Turn the [LCD Contrast] knob located at the

bottom of the unit to adjust the contrast of the screen.

Phones

LCD

Contrast

Tempo

Chord

■ 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

Measure Number

Song No.

Tempo Chord

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Listening to the Demo Songs

The AT-5 contains 8 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-5.

fig.02-01

1. 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. 41) and remove

the floppy disk.

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

fig.02-02

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

4. Press the [Play/Stop] button.

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

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

Stop] button.

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❍ 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. 51).

Selecting and Playing Sounds

Selecting Voices

The AT-5 is able to produce the sounds of various instruments. These

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

■ Switching the Keyboard Settings

With the AT-5, you can have the Upper voice played over the entire

keyboard, or split the keyboard into an Upper part and a Lower part and

have a different voice played in each. Additionally, you can use the lower

the upper register for performing melody.

1. Press the [Utility] button.

2. Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] button to select “Keyboard

Mode.”

3. Press the Value [-] [+] button to switch the keyboard settings.

Setting Description

Upper The Upper voice is played over the entire keyboard.

The keyboard register is split into two sections, with the Upper voice played in the Upper part and the Lower voice played in the Lower part.

Split

Lower Register: C2–B3 Upper Register: C4–C7

C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7

Additionally, you can use the lower registers as the part for the automatic accompaniment chord recognition, and the upper part for performing melody.

Upper RegisterLower Register

4. Press the [Utility] button.

When you press the [Bass

To Lower] button, causing

the indicator to light, you

can have the Bass voice

played as the root note (p.

74) when you play chords

in the Lower part.

The basic screen reappears.

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■ About the Voices and Parts

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

one voice for each of these parts, and you can layer the voices and play them

together.

The Lower Register has the part: “Lower.”

Upper Organ

Upper

Upper Orchestral

Lower

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

■ Functions of the Upper/Lower Sound Select Buttons

fig.02-05

When you press the [Bass

To Lower] button, causing

the indicator to light, you

can have the Bass voice

played as the root note (p.

74) when you play chords

in the Lower part.

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 Lower Part and Upper Part button

groups.

The [Alternate] button switches between these two voices.

The [Alternate] button Voice that will be selected

The [Alternate] button is not lit.

The voice indicated on the button is selected.

Another voice of the same family

The [Alternate] button is lit.

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

NOTE

If none of the voice buttons

are lit, playing the

keyboard will not produce

a sound.

■ Selecting the Upper and Lower Voices

Select voices by pressing the Upper and Lower Part buttons.

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

and “Grand Piano” for the Upper Orchestral part.

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

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

fig.02-06

When you play in the Upper part of the keyboard, the “Jazz Organ2” voice

is played.

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2. Press the Upper Orchestral [Piano] button (the indicator

lights).

Now when you play the upper part of the keyboard, the two voices “Jazz

Organ2” and “Grand Piano” will sound simultaneously (mixed together).

You can select the Lower voices, just as you can the Upper voices.

NOTE

Playing the Lower voice

requires splitting the

keyboard into Lower and

Upper parts (p. 19).

Selecting and Playing Sounds

■ Selecting a Voice Using the Upper Orchestral [Others] Button

Notice that there is an Upper Orchestral [Others] button. By using the Upper

Orchestral [Others] button, you can select all voices.

1. Press the Upper Orchestral [Others] button.

The voice name appears in the display.

fig.02-10 (P.29)

The indicator of the Upper Orchestral [Others] button will light.

2. Press the [Alternate] button and select the voices to assign,

either with the [Alternate] button ON (lit) or OFF (unlit).

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

You can jump by voice

group by pressing the

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., “G15 Strings5.”

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

The indicator of the Upper Orchestral [Others] button will blink.

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

button.

4. Once again, press the Upper Orchestral [Others] button to

confirm the voice.

The indicator of the Upper Orchestral [Others] button will change from

blinking to lit.

You can establish the voice

y playing in the

keyboard’s Upper part.

About the voices that can

e assigned to an Upper

Orchestral [Others] button,

refer to the Leaflet of AT-5

specifications.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

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

You can have the Bass voice played in the root note of chords when you play

chords in the keyboard’s Lower part (C2–B3).

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

When you play a chord in the Lower part of the keyboard (C2–B3), the bass

voice is played as the root note.

Lower Register

C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7

■ Selecting Bass Voice

You can change the Bass voice.

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

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

fig.02-08

When you press the [Bass

To Lower] button, causing

the button’s indicator to

light up, the Chord

Intelligence function

automatically switches on

(p. 30).

Additionally, the keyboard

will be split into Upper and

Lower parts.

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

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

The indicator of the selected [Bass To Lower] button will blink.

Bass Voice: Organ Bass1, String Bass

3. Once again, press the [Bass To Lower] button to confirm the

voice.

The indicator of the [Bass To Lower] button will change from blinking to lit.

When you play a chord in the Lower part of the keyboard (C2–B3), the bass

voice is played as the root note.

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Adjust the Volume Balance

The AT-5 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 [▲] [▼] buttons:

• Automatic Accompaniment

• Playback of performance data from something other than the Atelier

(EX.: SMF music files)

1. 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

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 three Parts:

The Upper Organ Part, Upper Orchestral Part

The Lower Part

1. Press the [Utility] button.

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

Shift.”

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3. Press the [Rec] button.

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

Part to which you wish to apply an Octave Shift.

Part: Lower, U. Organ, U. Orch

fig.02-16

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

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

6. 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.

Using the Rhythm Performance

The AT-5 lets you enjoy playing along with a rhythmic accompaniment.

Selecting a Rhythm

The AT-5 features a variety of internal rhythms. These are organized into

four groups.

fig.03-01

1, 3

1. 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 leaflet

of AT-5 specifications.

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

Rhythm within the same group.

The indicator of the Rhythm button will blink.

3. Press the flashing rhythm button once more.

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

The Rhythm has now been applied.

You can confirm the

rhythm by playing the

rhythm after it has been

selected.

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