Roland AT-500 User Manual

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

form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

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. If 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. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table 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.

For the U.K.

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

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.

Do not disassemble or modify

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Do not disassemble or modify this device.

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Do not repair or replace parts

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Never attempt to repair this device or replace parts. If repair or part replacement should become necessary, you must contact your dealer or a Roland service center.

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Do not use or store in the following types of locations

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• 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

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty or sandy; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.

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Do not place in an unstable location

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Do not place this device on an unstable stand or a tilted surface. You must place it in a stable and level location.

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Connect the power cord to an outlet of the correct voltage

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You must connect the power cord to an AC outlet of the correct voltage as marked on the 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.

Use only the included power cord

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You must use only the power cord included with the device. Do not use the included power cord with any other device.

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Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects on it

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Do not bend the power cord excessively, or place heavy objects on the power cord. Doing so will damage the power cord, and may cause short circuits or faulty connections, possibly resulting in fire or electrical shock.

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Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices

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Do not connect excessive numbers of electrical devices to a single power outlet. In particular, when using a power strip, exceeding the rated capacity (watts/amps) of the power strip may cause heat to be generated, possibly melting the cable.

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Avoid extended use at high volume

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This device, either by itself or used in conjunction with headphones, amps, and/or speakers, is capable of producing volume levels that can cause permanent hearing damage. If you experience impaired hearing or ringing in your ears, immediately stop using the device and consult a medical specialist.

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Do not insert foreign objects

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Never allow foreign objects (flammable objects, coins, wires, etc.) to enter this device. This can cause short circuits or other malfunctions.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Turn off the power if an abnormality or malfunction occurs

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If any of the following should occur, immediately turn off the power, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet, and contact your dealer or a service center to have the device serviced.

• The power cord is damaged

• The device produces smoke or an unusual smell

• A foreign object enters the device, or liquid spills into the device

• The device becomes wet (by rain, etc.)

• An abnormality or malfunction occurs in the device

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Do not allow children to use without supervision

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In households with children, take particular care against tampering. If children are to use this device, they must be supervised or guided by an adult.

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Do not drop or subject to strong impact

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Do not drop this device or subject it to strong impact.

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Do not use overseas

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If you wish to use this device overseas, please contact your dealer or a service center.

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Do not use a CD-ROM in an audio CD player or DVD player

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If you attempt to play back a CD-ROM in a conventional audio CD player or DVD player, the resulting high volume may damage your hearing or your speakers.

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Do not place containers of water on the device

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Do not place containers of water (such as a flower vase) or drinks on the device. Nor should you place containers of insecticide, perfume, alcoholic liquids, nail polish, or spray cans on the device. Liquids that spill into the device may cause it to malfunction, and may cause short circuits or faulty operation.

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Place in a well ventilated location

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When using this device, ensure that it is placed in a well ventilated location.

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Grasp the plug when connecting or disconnecting the power cord

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When connecting or disconnecting the power cord to/from an AC outlet or the device itself, you must grasp the plug, not the cord.

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Periodically wipe the dust off the power cord plug

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From time to time, you should unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and use a dry cloth to wipe the dust off of it. You should also unplug the power cord from the AC outlet if you will not be using the device for an extended period of time. Dust or dirt that accumulates between the power cord plug and the AC outlet can cause a short circuit, possibly resulting in fire.

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Manage cables for safety

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Ensure that the connected cables are organized and managed in a safe manner. In particular, place the cables out of reach of children.

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Do not stand or place heavy objects on this device

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Do not stand on this device, or place heavy objects on it.

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Do not connect or disconnect the power cord with wet hands

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Do not connect or disconnect the power cord to the device or AC outlet while holding the power cord plug with wet hands.

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Cautions when moving this device

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If you need to move the instrument, take note of the precautions listed below. Since this product is very heavy, you must make sure that a sufficient number of people are on hand to help, so you can lift and move it safely, without causing strain. 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 whether the knob bolts fastening the device to its stand have become loose. If they are loose, tighten them firmly.

• Disconnect the power cord.

• Disconnect external devices.

• Close the lid.

• Remove the music stand.

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Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning

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Before you clean the device, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.

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If there is a possibility of lightning strike, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet

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If there is a possibility of lightning strike, immediately turn off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

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Cautions when opening/closing the lid

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Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do not get your fingers pinched (p. 21). Adult supervision is recommended whenever small children use the unit.

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Cautions when using the seat

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You must observe the following cautions when using the seat.

• Do not play with the seat or use it as a stepstool.

• Do not allow two or more people to sit on the seat simultaneously.

• Do not sit on the seat if the bolts fastening the legs are loose. (If they are loose, use the included tool to retighten them.)

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Keep small items out of the reach of children

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To prevent small items such as the following from being swallowed accidentally, keep them out of the reach of children.

• Included items

• Music rest attachment screws

• Screws for assembling the stand

• Cord clamps

• Caps

• Knob bolts

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

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* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland

Corporation.

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* XGlite ( ) 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.

Important Notes

Power Supply

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• Do not connect this device to the same electrical outlet as an inverter-controlled device such as a refrigerator, microwave oven, or air conditioner, or a device that contains an electric motor. Depending on how the other device is used, power supply noise could cause this device to malfunction or produce noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, please connect this device via a power supply noise filter.

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• Before you make connections, you must switch off the power on all devices to prevent malfunction and/or speaker damage.

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• 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.

Location

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• If this device is placed near devices that contain large transformers, such as power amps, hum may be induced in this device. If this occurs, move this device farther away or change its orientation.

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• If this device is operated near a television or radio, color distortion may be seen in the television screen or noise may be heard from the radio. If this occurs, move this device farther away.

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• Keep your cell phone powered off or at a sufficient distance from this device. If a cell phone is nearby, noise may be heard when a call is received or initiated, or during conversation.

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• Do not leave this device in direct sunlight, near devices that produce heat, or in a closed-up automobile. Do not allow illumination devices operated in close proximity (such as a piano light) or powerful spotlights to shine on the same location on this device for an extended time. This can cause deformation or color change.

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• If you move this device between locations of radically different temperature or humidity, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the device. Using the device in this condition will cause malfunctions, so please allow several hours for the condensation to disappear before you use the device.

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• Do not allow items made of rubber or vinyl to remain on top of this device for an extended time. This can cause deformation or color change.

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• 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.

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• Do not affix adhesive labels to this device. The exterior finish may be damaged when you remove the labels.

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• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface.You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally.

Care

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• For everyday care, wipe with a soft dry cloth, or remove stubborn dirt using a tightly wrung-out cloth. If this device contains wooden components, wipe the entire area following the direction of the grain. The finish may be damaged if you continue strongly rubbing a single location.

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• If water droplets should adhere to this device, immediately wipe them off using a soft dry cloth.

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• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, or alcohol, since these can cause deformation or color change.

Servicing

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• If you return this device for servicing, the contents of memory may be lost. Please store important contents on USB memory, or make a note of the contents. We take utmost care to preserve the contents of memory when performing service, but there may be cases when the stored content cannot be recovered because the memory section has malfunctioned. Please be aware that we cannot accept responsibility for the recovery of lost memory content or for any consequences of such loss.

Other Cautions

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• Stored content may be lost due to a malfunction of the device or because of inadvertent operation. You should back up important content on USB memory as a safeguard against such loss.

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• We cannot accept responsibility for the recovery of any content lost from internal memory or USB memory, or for the consequences of such loss.

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• Do not apply excessive force to the buttons, knobs, or input/ output jacks, since this may cause malfunctions.

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• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

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

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• When connecting or disconnecting cables, grasp the plug (not the cable) to prevent short circuits or broken connections.

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• This device may produce a certain amount of heat, but this is not a malfunction.

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• Please enjoy your music in ways that do not inconvenience other people nearby, and pay particular attention to the volume at nighttime. Using headphones will allow you to enjoy music without having to be concerned about others.

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• When transporting or shipping this device, package it in an appropriate amount of cushioning material. Scratches, damage, or malfunctions may occur if you transport it without appropriate packaging.

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• If using the music rest, do not apply excessive force to it.

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• Some connection cables contain a resistor. Do not connect such cables to this device. Doing so may make the volume extremely low or inaudible. Please use connection cables not containing a resistor.

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• Before opening or closing the keyboard lid, always make sure that no pets or other small animals are located on top of the instrument (in particular, they should be kept away from the keyboard and its lid). Otherwise, due to the structural design of this instrument, small pets or other animals could end up getting trapped inside it. If such a situation is encountered, you must immediately switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the outlet. You should then consult with the retailer from whom the instrument was purchased, or contact the nearest Roland Service Center.

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• The sensitivity of the D Beam controller will change depending on the amount of light in the vicinity of the unit. If it does not function as you expect, adjust the sensitivity as appropriate for the brightness of your location.

Important Notes

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• In order to provide the highest possible image quality, the ATELIER uses a TFT liquid crystal display. Due to the nature of a TFT liquid crystal display, the screen may contain pixels that fail to light or that remain constantly lit, but please be aware that this is not a malfunction or defect.

Floppy Disk Handling

(Using Optional Floppy Disk Drive)

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• 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: 10–50 degrees C (50–122 degrees F).

• Do not expose floppy disks to strong magnetic fields,

such as those generated by loudspeakers.

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• 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.

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Rear side of the disk

Write

(can write new data onto disk)

Write Protect Tab

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• 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.

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• 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.

USB Memory Handling

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• When connecting USB memory, firmly insert it all the way in.

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• Do not touch the pins of the USB memory connector, or allow them to become dirty.

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• USB memory is made using high-precision electronic components, so please observe the following points when handling it.

• To prevent damage from static electrical charges,

discharge any static electricity that might be present in your body before handling USB memory.

• Do not touch the terminals with your fingers or any metal

object.

• Do not bend or drop USB memory, or subject it to strong

impact.

• Do not leave USB memory in direct sunlight or in

locations such as a closed-up automobile. (Storage temperature: 0–50 degrees C)

• Do not allow USB memory to become wet.

• Do not disassemble or modify USB memory.

Protect

(prevents writing to disk)

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• When connecting USB memory, position it horizontally with the external memory connector and insert it without using excessive force. The external memory connector may be damaged if you use excessive force when inserting USB memory.

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• Do not insert anything other than USB memory (e.g., wire, coins, other types of device) into the external memory connector. Doing so will damage the external memory connector.

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• Do not apply excessive force to the connected USB memory.

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• If you will not be using USB memory for an extended period of time, close the USB memory cover.

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Handling the CDs (CD-ROMs)

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• When handling the discs, please observe the following.

• Do not touch the encoded surface of the disc.

• Do not use in dusty areas.

• Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or an enclosed

vehicle.

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• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner.

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• Keep the disc in the case.

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• Do not keep the disc in the CD drive for a long time.

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• Do not put a sticker on the label of the disc.

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• Wipe the disc with a soft and dry cloth radially from inside to outside. Do not wipe along circumference.

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• Do not use benzine, record cleaner spray or solvents of any kind.

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• Do not bend the disc. Bending discs may prevent proper reading and writing of data, and may further result in malfunction.

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• This product can be used to record or duplicate audio or visual material without being limited by certain technological copy-protection measures. This is due to the fact that this product is intended to be used for the purpose of producing original music or video material, and is therefore designed so that material that does not infringe copyrights belonging to others (for example, your own original works) can be recorded or duplicated freely.

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• Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this unit.

Main Features

We want to take a moment to thank you for your purchase of the Roland Organ “Music ATELIER.” The ATELIER is an electronic organ which provides a generous collection of rich organ sounds. In addition, it is designed to be easy to learn and use. In order to enjoy reliable performance of your new keyboard for many years to come, please take the time to read through this manual in its entirety.

* The AT-500 is abbreviated in this manual as “ATELIER” respectively.

Basic Concepts of the ATELIER Series

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 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

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.

Expansive lower keyboard with damper pedal for piano-like expressiveness

The piano is indispensable to contemporary music performance. All models of the ATELIER series contain high-quality grand piano sounds that you will enjoy performing. In addition, the range of the lower keyboard has been expanded, giving you greater expressive capabilities on the piano. A damper pedal and initial touch sensitivity are also provided, both necessities for piano performance.

Design utilizes your existing music data

The ATELIER series is designed so that even on new models, you will feel right at home and can begin playing immediately. Consideration has been given to data compatibility, and existing song data or Registration data can be moved to USB memory or used by connecting a floppy disk drive.

Music styles from around the world

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.

Utilizes SMF music files

Compatible with General MIDI 2, the world standard in SMF music files. Since an external memory connector is provided, you can connect separately available USB memory or a floppy disk drive and take advantage of the wide range of commercially available SMF music files. You can also mute parts, allowing you to practice the part for each hand separately, and enjoy performing ensemble with the music files.

Features

Harmonic bars for creating organ sounds

The organ is equipped with “Harmonic bars,” which are much like the controllers used on traditional jazz organs. By operating the harmonic bars, you can easily create a diverse variety of organ sounds.

By using the solo harmonic bars you can add orchestral sounds to the organ sounds for even more expressive performance potential.

USB Memory

You can connect separately sold USB memory or a floppy disk drive, and play back SMF music files. Performances you record or Registration data you create can also be saved on USB memory or a floppy disk, or you

can save SMF music files or Registrations from USB memory or a floppy disk into internal user memory.

“Quick Registration” and “Music Assistant” functions

The “Quick Registration” function lets you use keywords to select wonderful Registrations created by top-ranking organists such as Hector Olivera. The “Music Assistant” function makes it easy to recall appropriate Rhythm and sound settings simply by selecting a desired atmosphere for your song.

Main Features

Highly realistic Rhythms and Automatic Accompaniment functions

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

Human voices and phrases

In addition to a full array of organ sounds, the ATELIER series provides human voices such as “Jazz Scat,” and human voice phrases such as “Amen.”

Active Expression sounds

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.

Harmony Intelligence

The Harmony Intelligence function automatically adds harmony to the upper keyboard sound according to the chord you play in the lower keyboard. This gives you greater tonal depth and a more powerful performance.

64-note lower keyboard for plenty of range

The 64-note range can be split into zones, allowing a solo voice, pedal bass voice, percussion, etc., to be played independently for an even wider range of performance possibilities. Since the lower keyboard can be divided into a maximum of four parts, you have at your command expressive power that rivals that of a three-manual organ.

In addition, you can use the Drums/SFX function to play drum sounds or sound effects from the entire lower keyboard.

Large, wide LCD

For convenience, the frame area of the wide LCD screen always displays buttons for frequently used functions. You can also view the tempo and measure number in any screen. The color liquid-crystal touch panel ensures excellent visibility and easy operability.

Main Features

Conventions Used in This Manual

This manual uses the following conventions in the interest of simpler, more concise instructions.

• The AT-500 is abbreviated in this manual as “ATELIER” respectively.

• Button names are enclosed in square brackets (“[ ]”), as in [Drums/SFX] button.

• On screen text is enclosed in angled brackets “< >”, as in <Exit>.

•[▲] [▼], [ ] [ ] means that you should press one or the other button. Example: Reverb [▲] [▼] buttons, Tempo [ ] [ ] buttons.

• For easier readability, some screens and colors used here may differ in part from actual screens and colors.

• The act of lightly contacting the Touch Screen with your finger is called “touching.”

• An asterisk (*) or a at the beginning of a paragraph indicates a note or precaution. These should not be ignored.

• (p. **) refers to pages within the manual.

NOTE

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

Important Notes..................................................................................... 6

Main Features........................................................................................ 8

Conventions Used in This Manual.............................................................................10

Panel Descriptions................................................................................ 18

Before You Start Playing ...................................................................... 20

Setting Up the Music Rest.................................................................................................. 20

Connecting the Speaker Cable..........................................................................................20

Opening/Closing the Lid .................................................................................................. 21

Connecting the Power Cord ..............................................................................................21

Turning the Power On and Off ..........................................................................................22

Turning On the Power .............................................................................................22

Turning Off the Power ............................................................................................. 22

Using Headphones ..........................................................................................................23

Using a Microphone ........................................................................................................23

Using the Code Hook.......................................................................................................24

Restoring All the Factory Default Settings ............................................................................24

Using the External Memory ...............................................................................................26

Connecting the USB Memory ................................................................................... 26

Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive ............................................................................. 27

Using a CD.....................................................................................................................27

Connecting a CD Drive ........................................................................................... 28

About the Display ................................................................................ 29

Understanding the Main and Related Screens ............................................................29

Convenient Functions ........................................................................... 33

Listening to the Demo Songs.............................................................................................. 33

Choose a Keyword for Quick Registration Selection.............................................................35

Music Assistant Function ................................................................................................... 37

Music Assistant Search............................................................................................39

About the Quick Guide Function........................................................................................41

About the Index Menu.............................................................................................42

Creating a Folder ............................................................................................................44

Contents

Selecting and Playing Sounds............................................................... 46

Selecting Voices .............................................................................................................. 46

About the Voices and Parts ...................................................................................... 46

Functions of the Upper/Lower/Pedal Bass Sound Select Buttons ................................... 47

Selecting the Upper and Lower Voices ......................................................................48

Selecting Pedal Bass Voice ...................................................................................... 49

Selecting Solo Voice ...............................................................................................50

Selecting a Voice Using the [Others] Button ...............................................................51

Creating Organ Sounds (Vintage Organ) ...........................................................................53

Playing a Vintage Organ Voice................................................................................ 55

Performing with an Active Expression Voice ........................................................................ 59

Performing with a Human Voice ........................................................................................60

Adjust the Volume Balance................................................................................................ 62

Transpose the Pitch in Octave Units (Octave Shift)................................................................ 64

Playing Drum Sounds or Sound Effects from the Entire Lower Keyboard (Drums/SFX)................66

Changing Drums/SFX Sets....................................................................................... 67

Playing a Lower Voice with Percussion Instrument Sounds and a Voice Phrase (Manual Percussion)... 68

Changing the Manual Percussion Sets.......................................................................69

Sustaining Notes in the Lower Part (Lower Hold) ..................................................................70

Using Rhythm Performance .................................................................. 71

Selecting a Rhythm........................................................................................................... 71

Using Rhythms Stored in User Memory ...................................................................... 72

Rhythm Search .......................................................................................................73

Playing Rhythm................................................................................................................75

Starting at the Press of a Button ................................................................................75

Starting the Rhythm Automatically When You Play the Lower Keyboard or Pedalboard (Sync Start) .76

Stopping the Rhythm ............................................................................................... 77

Changing a Rhythm’s Tempo............................................................................................. 77

Playing the Count Sound at the End of the Intro ................................................................... 78

Playing Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment................................................................... 78

Adding Variety to the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment ................................................. 79

Changing the Arrangement of the Rhythm and Accompaniment (Variation)....................79

Playing Chords with Simple Fingering (Chord Intelligence)....................................................80

Leading Bass Function ...................................................................................................... 82

A Simple Way to Make Automatic Accompaniment Settings (One Touch Program) .................. 84

Using a Rhythm from a USB Memory.................................................................................. 86

Reviewing the Rhythms on USB Memory .................................................................... 86

Copying Rhythms.............................................................................................................87

Changing the Order of the Saved Rhythms .........................................................................90

Renaming a Saved Rhythm................................................................................................92

Deleting Saved Rhythm.....................................................................................................94

Using the Registration Buttons .............................................................. 96

Storing Registrations......................................................................................................... 97

Recalling a Registration .................................................................................................... 98

How to Recall a Registration (DELAYED) .................................................................... 98

How to Recall a Registration (INSTANT) .................................................................... 98

Changing the Timing of Recalling Registrations ..........................................................99

Automatically Registering When You Switch Panel Settings ................................................. 100

Contents

Assigning a Name to a Registration Set............................................................................ 101

Saving Registration Sets.................................................................................................. 103

Loading Previously Saved Registration Sets Into the ATELIER ................................................ 106

Loading a Set of Registrations ................................................................................106

Loading an Individual Registration .......................................................................... 107

Deleting a Set of Registrations ......................................................................................... 110

Changing the Name or Order of Registration....................................................................112

Copying Registrations ....................................................................................................114

Using the Performance Functions ........................................................ 117

Transposing to a Different Key (Key Transpose) .................................................................117

Adjusting the Brightness of the Sound...............................................................................118

Adding Decay to the Sound (Damper Pedal) ..................................................................... 118

Using the Pitch Bend/Vibrato Lever .................................................................................. 119

Using the Foot Switches..................................................................................................120

Changing the Function of the Foot Switch ................................................................121

Using the Foot Switch to Switch Registrations ........................................................... 122

Adjusting the Overall Volume Using an Expression Pedal.................................................... 123

Adjusting the Depth of the Expression Pedal............................................................. 124

Applying Various Effects to the Sound ................................................ 125

Adding Harmony to a Melody (Harmony Intelligence) ........................................................ 125

Changing the Harmony Intelligence Type ................................................................126

Adding Modulation to the Sound (Rotary Effect)................................................................. 128

Making Fine Adjustments to the Rotary Effect Speed (Rotary Speed)............................129

Changing the Brightness of the Rotary Effect (Rotary Color)........................................130

Adding Richness to the Sound (Chorus Effect)....................................................................131

Adding Resonance to the Sound (Sustain Effect)................................................................. 133

Changing the Sustain Length..................................................................................135

Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb Effect)............................................................. 136

Changing the Reverb Type..................................................................................... 137

Changing the Wall Type ....................................................................................... 138

Changing the Depth of the Reverb .......................................................................... 139

Using the D Beam Controller for Additional Enjoyment ....................................................... 141

Modifying the Sound.............................................................................................141

Moving Your Hand Above the D Beam Controller to Produce a Sound Effect................ 142

Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively ................................................. 144

Making Effective Use of the Lower Keyboard..................................................................... 144

Playing the Solo Voice on the Lower Keyboard (Solo [To Lower] Button) ...............................146

Changing How the Solo Voice Responds.................................................................147

Layering the Solo Voice and Lower Voice ................................................................ 147

Changing the Solo Split Point.................................................................................148

Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Voice (Bass Split)..............................................149

Changing the Bass Split Point................................................................................. 151

Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Voice (Pedal [To Lower] Button) .......................... 152

Contents

Recording/Playing Back What You Play ............................................. 153

What is a Track Button? ........................................................................................154

Displaying the Track Buttons ..................................................................................155

Playing Back Performance Songs Stored on USB Memory and SMF Music Files.....................156

Silencing a Specific Track (Track Mute) ............................................................................157

Muting Individual Tracks of Performance Data.......................................................... 159

Viewing a Notation .......................................................................................................160

Changing the Notation Settings.............................................................................. 161

Recording a Performance................................................................................................ 163

Playing Back a Performance Song ...................................................................................164

Add a Count Sound to Match the Timing (Count In)............................................................164

Recording Each Part Separately....................................................................................... 165

Re-Recording.................................................................................................................166

Erasing a Performance Song (Song Clear) ........................................................................167

Changing the Name of a Performance Song (Rename).......................................................167

Saving Performance Songs .............................................................................................169

Loading Performance Songs Into the ATELIER..................................................................... 171

Deleting Performance Songs Stored on “Favorites” or the USB Memory ................................ 172

Layering a New Recording onto SMF Music Files ..............................................................173

Using Song with a Different Tempo Than That of the Performance Song................................174

Re-Recording Part of Your Performance (Punch-in Recording) ............................................... 174

Recording and Layering Drum Parts (Loop Recording)......................................................... 175

Starting recording at the right moment (Count-In Recording) ................................................176

Copying Performance Song ............................................................................................177

Editing Your Musical Performance Data .............................................. 179

Deleting a Specific Measure (Delete Measure)................................................................... 179

Delete the Recording from a Track (Delete Track) ............................................................... 180

Erase Recording (Erase Event) .........................................................................................182

Copying Measures (Copy) .............................................................................................. 184

Correct Timing Inaccuracies (Quantize) ............................................................................185

Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms ........................................ 187

Preparations for Creating User Rhythms............................................................................188

Displaying the Rhythm Customize Screen................................................................. 188

Selecting the Division ............................................................................................ 189

Loading the Rhythm ..............................................................................................190

Making the Division Settings ..................................................................................191

Creating the User Rhythm ...............................................................................................192

Editing the Rhythm ................................................................................................ 192

Changing and Deleting the Instruments Used ...........................................................195

Deleting Rhythms You Have Created .......................................................................196

Saving the User Rhythm .................................................................................................. 196

Changing the Name of a User Rhythm (Rename) ...................................................... 196

Saving User Rhythms to the User Memory or USB Memory......................................... 197

Contents

Various Other Settings ....................................................................... 198

Adjusting How the Instrument Responds............................................................................198

Adjusting the Initial Touch Sensitivity ....................................................................... 198

Changing the Pedalboard Polyphony......................................................................198

Performance Function Settings ......................................................................................... 199

Selecting the keyboard affected by the damper pedal...............................................199

Changing the Function of the Expression Pedal.........................................................199

Choosing the keyboard for which Pitch Bend and Vibrato will apply...........................200

Changing the Pitch Bend Range .............................................................................201

Adjusting the Sensitivity of the D Beam Controller ..................................................... 201

Rhythm Settings .............................................................................................................202

Turning Chord Hold On/Off .................................................................................. 202

Changing the Intro Countdown Sound (Count Down Sound) ......................................202

Preventing Rhythm Tempos from Switching Automatically........................................... 203

Changing the Operation of the Fill In Buttons ...........................................................203

Registration Settings ....................................................................................................... 205

Changing the Timing at Which Arranger Settings are Recalled ..................................205

Changing the Timing at Which Transposition Settings are Recalled............................. 205

Composer Settings ......................................................................................................... 206

Switching the Display of Lyrics On or Off ................................................................206

Changing the Key When Playing Back Songs (Playback Transpose)............................ 206

Changing the Metronome Setting ...........................................................................207

Adjusting the Metronome Volume ...........................................................................207

Changing the Sound of the Metronome ................................................................... 208

Setting the Beat .................................................................................................... 208

Setting the Type of CD To Be Played Back ............................................................... 209

Adjusting the timing of a player piano CD’s piano sound and accompaniment ............210

Other Settings ...............................................................................................................210

Adjust the Standard Pitch (Master Tune)................................................................... 210

Adjusting the Mic Echo .........................................................................................211

Enabling Transmission of PC Numbers ....................................................................211

Setting the PC Number..........................................................................................212

MIDI IN Mode...................................................................................................... 212

Selecting the MIDI Transmit Channel ....................................................................... 213

Eliminating the Bouncing Ball from the Main Screen..................................................214

Switching the Background of the Main Screen.......................................................... 214

Using the V-LINK function ......................................................................................215

Viewing the Contents of the ATELIER's Screen on a Display........................................ 216

Repositioning the Touch Screen .............................................................................. 217

Restoring the User Memory to the Original Factory Settings................................................. 218

Restoring All Settings Other Than the User Memory to the Original Factory Settings ............... 219

Formatting a USB Memory (Format)..................................................................................220

Displaying a Graphic at Power-up ................................................................................... 220

Deleting an Image Stored in Internal Memory...........................................................222

Copying Data from a Floppy Disk to USB Memory.............................................................223

Video-related Settings.....................................................................................................224

Selecting the Type of Slide Show............................................................................224

Selecting the Interval at which Images will Change ................................................... 225

Contents

Connecting with External Device......................................................... 227

Name and Functions of Jack and Connectors .................................................................... 227

Connecting to Audio Equipment ......................................................................................228

Connecting a Computer.................................................................................................. 229

Making the Settings for the USB Driver ....................................................................230

Connecting MIDI Devices................................................................................................231

Connecting an External Display.......................................................................................232

Enjoying Music and Video.................................................................. 233

Enjoying VIMA TUNES Songs .........................................................................................234

Listening to a VIMA TUNES Song ...........................................................................234

Displaying a Slide Show while the Song Plays .........................................................236

Performing with Sounds that Match the Song

(Recommended Tones) ..........................................................................................238

Listening to Songs from Music CD ....................................................................................239

Enjoying Karaoke with a Music CD (Center Cancel) .................................................240

Appendices

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................241

Error Message...............................................................................................................248

Chord List ..................................................................................................................... 249

Glossary.......................................................................................................................251

Music Files That the ATELIER Can Use............................................................................... 252

The ATELIER Allows You To Use the Following Music Files.......................................... 252

About the ATELIER Sound Generator ....................................................................... 252

Settings That Are Stored After the Power Is Turned Off........................................................ 253

Settings That Are Stored After the Power Is Turned Off ..............................................253

Settings That Are Stored In the Registration Buttons ................................................... 253

Settings That Are Stored In the Individual Registration Buttons.....................................253

MIDI Implementation Chart .............................................................................................254

Demo Song List.............................................................................................................. 255

Short Cut List ................................................................................................................. 257

Main Specifications .......................................................................................................258

Index............................................................................................................................260

MEMO

Panel Descriptions

1 2

2726

1413 15 16 17

Part Balance [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 62 Pedal Bass Voice select buttons → p. 49

[Alternate] button [To Lower] button → p. 152 Level [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 62

Lower Voice select buttons → p. 48

Lower Organ Part Lower Orchestral Part [Alternate] button Level [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 62

Touch Screen → p. 29

[Harmony Intelligence] button → p. 125

Upper Voice select buttons → p. 48

Upper Organ Part Upper Orchestral Part [Alternate] button Level [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 62

Solo Voice select buttons → p. 50

Solo Part [Alternate] button [To Lower] button → p. 146 Level [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 62

[Power On] switch → p. 22

D Beam → p. 141, p. 142

10.

D Beam buttons → p. 141, p. 142

11.

Upper Harmonic Bars → p. 53 Solo Harmonic Bars → p. 53, p. 62

12.

13.

Vintage Organ buttons → p. 53

14.

Percussion buttons → p. 56

[H-Bar Manual] button → p. 57

15.

[Video Monitor] button→ p. 237

16.

17.

[Value] dial → p. 32

18.

Pedal Harmonic Bars → p. 53

Lower Harmonic Bars → p. 53

19.

20.

Transpose [-] [+] buttons → p. 117

Panel Descriptions

18 19

Panel Descriptions

2120

21.

Composer → p. 153

[Song] button [Registration] button → p. 99–p. 114 [Demo] button → p. 33 [Reset] button [Play/Stop] button [Rec] button → p. 163

[Drums/SFX] button → p. 66

22.

23.

[Manual Percussion] button → p. 68

24.

Rhythm select buttons → p. 71

Tempo [ ] [ ] buttons → p. 77 Fill In [Auto] button → p. 79

Fill In [Break] button → p. 79 Variation buttons → p. 79 [Intro/Ending] button → p. 75–p. 77 [Count Down] button → p. 78 Arranger [On/Off] button → p. 78 [One Touch Program] button → p. 84 [Sync Start] button → p. 76 [Start/Stop] button → p. 75–p. 77

25.

[Pedal Sustain] button → p. 133

[Master Volume] slider → p. 22

26.

[Brilliance] slider → p. 118

27.

28.

Pitch Bender/Vibrato lever → p. 119

29.

Rotary Sound → p. 128

[On/Off] button [Fast/Slow] button

30.

Registration buttons

[Write] button → p. 97 [Manual] button → p. 100 Registration [1]–[8] buttons → p. 96

Before You Start Playing

Speaker Cord

Organ side

Speaker box side

Setting Up the Music Rest

Attaching the Music Rest

Insert the supplied screws for the music rest into the

screw holes located on the top of the instrument, and lightly tighten them (two locations).

Removing the Music Rest

To remove the music rest, support it with one

hand while loosening the screws.

Remove the music rest.

After removing the music rest, don’t forget to retighten the screws.

Screw

Put the music rest between the screws and the ATELIER’s body.

Connecting the Speaker Cable

Plug the speaker cable extending from the

stand into the Speaker connector located at the rear of the AT-500’s bottom panel.

Pay attention to the shape of the speaker cable’s connector, and insert it until you hear it click securely into place.

While supporting the music rest with one hand, secure it in place by turning the screws.

When attaching the music rest, support it firmly with one hand to make sure that you don’t drop it. Be careful, so you don’t get your fingers pinched.

Do not apply excessive force to the installed music rest.

NOTE

Be sure to use the supplied screws for attaching the music

NOTE

rest.

Before moving the organ, be sure to remove the music rest

NOTE

to prevent accidents.

Before You Start Playing

NOTE

Opening/Closing the Lid

fig.00-22.eps

To open the lid, hold it with both hands and

slide it to the rear.

To close the lid, slowly pull it forward until it stops.

Be careful not to get your fingers caught when opening or closing the lid. Adult supervision is recommended when

NOTE

small children are going to be using the instrument.

To prevent accidents, be sure to close the lid before moving

NOTE

the organ.

Connecting the Power Cord

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

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

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Upper position

OFF

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

AC outlet.

Before You Start Playing

Make sure you don’t have anything (such as sheet music) on

NOTE

the keyboard when you close the lid.

AC Outlet

Power Cord

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.

Before You Start Playing

NOTE

Turning the Power On and Off

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Once the connections have been completed, turn on or off power to your various devices in the order specified. By

NOTE

turning on or off devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

Turning 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] slider (located at the left of the Lower Keyboard) set to the Min (minimum) position?

fig.00-26.eps

Adjust the volume to an appropriate level by

moving the [Master Volume] slider or operating the expression pedal.

Now adjust the [Master Volume] slider to a suitable level. The volume will be increased when the Expression Pedal is pressed down, and decreased when the pedal is returned.

fig.00-28.eps

increase the volume

decrease the volume

increase the volume

Turning Off the Power

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

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Lower position

The main screen will appear in the display.

Main Screen

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

Press the [Power On] switch to turn off the

power.

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Upper position

OFF

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If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the [Power On] switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Refer to “Power Supply” (p. 6).

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NOTE

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.

Before You Start Playing

Using Headphones

The ATELIER features Phones jacks. These allow you to play without having to worry about bothering others around you, even at night.

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Connect your headphones to the [Phones] jack underneath the left side of the keyboard.

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

Using a Microphone

Since this instrument has a Mic jack, you can use a microphone to enjoy a variety of possibilities such as singing along with your performance, or singing along with SMF music files (sold separately).

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Connect your microphone to the [Mic] jack underneath the left side of the keyboard.

Before You Start Playing

Adjust the headphones volume with the

[Master Volume] slider and Expression pedal.

Some Notes on Using Headphones

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• 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 ATELIER 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.

• Accepts connection of Stereo headphones.

• If plugs of the headphones are plugged into the [Phones] jack, no sound will be heard from the ATELIER’s speakers.

Use the [Mic Volume] knob to adjust the

volume level for the microphone.

You can adjust the depth of the echo applied to sound from the microphone (p. 211).

The microphone must be purchased separately. When purchasing a microphone, please consult the vender where you bought the ATELIER.

Some Notes on Using a Microphone

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• To avoid disturbing others, be careful of the volume level when playing late at night or very early in the morning.

• When connecting a microphone to the ATELIER, be sure to lower the volume. If the volume control is too high when the microphone is plugged in, noise may be produced by the speakers.

• Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by:

• Changing the orientation of the microphone.

• Relocating the microphone so it is farther from the

speakers.

• Lowering volume levels.

Before You Start Playing

Using the Cord Hook

If you’re using headphones or a microphone, you can use the cord hook to neatly bundle the cables near your feet.

Attaching the Cord Hook

Screw the cord hook (with wing nut) about 80% of the way into the screw hole located at

the bottom left of the organ.

After you’ve oriented the hook as desired, use

the wing nut to fasten it.

Screw Hole

Wing Nut

Cord Hook

Restoring All the Factory Default Settings

You can restore all of the settings stored in the ATELIER to what they were when the instrument shipped from the factory. This function is called “Factory Reset.”

Touch <System> on the Main screen.

The System screen appears.

fig.00-37.eps

In the System screen, touch <Utility> to open the Utility screen.

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In the Utility screen, touch <Factory Reset>.

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The confirmation message appears on screen.

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Before You Start Playing

You can also use the following method to return to the factory-set condition.

Method 1

If you touch <Cancel>, the Factory Reset will not be performed, and you will return to the System screen.

When you touch <OK>, the Factory Reset

operation will begin, and the settings will return to the factory-set condition.

Never switch off the power while this operation is in

NOTE

progress!

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1. Touch <Quick Guide> on the Main screen,

to display the Quick Guide screen.

2. Press the [One Touch Program] button.

The confirmation message appears on screen.

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If you touch <Cancel>, the Factory Reset will not be performed, and you will return to the Main screen.

3. When you touch <OK>, the Factory Reset

operation will begin, and the settings will return to the factory-set condition.

Before You Start Playing

Loading factory default settings will erase any Registrations currently in the memory of the ATELIER. To save the

NOTE

Registrations you are currently using, refer to “Saving Registration Sets” (p. 103).

If you want to restore settings other than those for User Memory (p. 72) to the factory-set condition, touch <Panel Reset> in the System Utility screen. If you want to restore

NOTE

only the user memory to the factory-set condition, refer to page 218.

Method 2

1. Turn down the volume to the minimum

level, then turn off the power.

2. While holding down the [One Touch

Program] button, press the [Power On] switch to turn the power on.

fig.00-41.eps

The following screen appears.

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Before You Start Playing

NOTE

Using the External Memory

Rotating the External Memory Connector Holder

Songs you record on the ATELIER and Registration sets you create can be copied to separately available USB memory for safekeeping. You can also copy songs to a floppy disk using a separately sold floppy disk drive (p. 87, p. 114, p. 177).

You can also play back SMF music files saved on USB memory or a floppy disk (p. 156).

Use USB memory and floppy disk drive available from Roland. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed if other USB

NOTE

device is used.

Connecting the USB Memory

Connect the USB memory to the External

Memory connector.

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Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in—until it is firmly in place.

The External Memory connector holder rotates 90 degrees left and right. Rotating the External Memory connector holder allows you to avoid damaging the connected external memory if something happens to bump against it.

Grasp the External Memory connector holder and turn it 90 degrees to the left or right.

External Memory

Holder

If you’re using new USB memory or floppy disk, you’ll need to initialize (format) it on the ATELIER. For details, refer to “Formatting a USB Memory (Format)” (p. 220).

90 degrees to the left

Be sure to grasp the External Memory connector holder itself when rotating it. Never rotate the External Memory connector holder by holding the connected external memory.

Take care not to allow your fingers to become pinched when rotating the External Memory connector holder.

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Security Slot ( ) http://www.kensington.com/

90 degrees to the right

Security Slot

Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive

Attach the floppy disk drive as shown the figure, using the mounting holes on the ATELIER’s bottom panel.

Before You Start Playing

For details of the attachment, refer to the owner’s manual of the floppy disk drive.

Connect the USB cable of the floppy disk drive

to the ATELIER’s Ext Drive connector.

Ext Drive Connector

Before You Start Playing

USB Cable

Before You Start Playing

NOTE

Using a CD

You can play back audio CDs and CD-ROMs containing saved SMF music files.

You can also play songs on VIMA CD-ROMs (VIMA TUNES) sold by Roland.

Precautions Concerning Use of the CD

• The ATELIER is capable of playing back only commercial CDs that conform the official standards-those that carry the “COMPACT DISC DIGITAL AUDIO” logo.

• The usability and sound quality of audio discs that incorporate copyright protection technology and other non-standard CDs cannot be guaranteed.

• For more detailed information on audio discs featuring copyright protection technology and other non-standard CDs, please consult the disc vendor.

• You cannot save songs to CDs, and you cannot delete songs recorded to CDs. Furthermore, you cannot format CDs.

Connecting a CD Drive

CD drives that draw their power from the USB connector cannot be used.

Ext Drive Connector

USB Cable

Switch off the power to the ATELIER and the CD

drive to be connected.

Connect the USB cable included with the CD

drive to the Ext Drive connector on the ATELIER.

Turn on the power to the ATELIER.

Turn on the power to the connected CD drive.

For information on how to perform the following CD-drive operations, refer to the owner’s manual for the drive.

• Switching the power on and off

• Inserting and ejecting a CD

A list of the CD drives that have been tested and found to be compatible is available on the Roland website.

http://www.roland.com/

About the Display

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The ATELIER makes use of a Touch Screen. This lets you carry out a wide variety of actions just by touching the screen

lightly.

Understanding the Main and Related Screens

Main Screen

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3 4

NOTE

The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., includes newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.

About the Display

Number

14 15

11109

Description

Bouncing Ball

A ball will bounce in time with the Rhythm or song.

Beat

Transpose

Displays the keyboard transposition setting.

Chord Name

Displays the name of the chord that is played in the lower keyboard.

Indication button

Pressed to choose which name to have indicated; either the Rhythm Name, Song Name, or Registration Name. The name of the Rhythm will appear in the screen when you turn on the power. You can change this indication to the song name or the Registration name.

Rhythm Name/Song Name/Registration Name

Quick Registration

Press this when you want to use the Quick Registration function (p. 35).

Music Assistant

Press this when you want to use the Music Assistant function (p. 37).

NOTE

The Touch Screen is operated by touching it lightly with your finger. Pressing hard, or using a hard object can damage the Touch Screen. Be careful not to press too hard, and be sure to use only your fingers to operate the Touch Screen.

NOTE

The positioning of the Touch Screen may become displaced due to changes in the surrounding environment and over time. If this happens, follow the steps in “Repositioning the Touch Screen” (p. 217) to correct the pointer position.

NOTE

Do not place items on the touch screen.

You can make settings so that the bouncing ball is not shown in the main screen (p. 214), and change the background of the main screen (p. 214).

About the Display

Number

Rhythm

13 Measure

You can play Rhythms from this instrument, or play or store Rhythms from USB memory or user memory. Rhythm-related settings can also be made here.

System

Make various settings.

Quick Guide

Displays the Quick Guide screen. While the Quick Guide screen is displayed, you can press the keyboard, a button, or a foot switch to jump to the related setting screen (p. 41).

Tempo

Sound/KBD (Sound/Keyboard)

Select a voice (tone), or make settings for the effect depth, keyboard, etc.

Rec/Play

Play back or record a song. You can also view a notation display while a song plays.

Registration

Load Registrations from user memory into internal memory, or save Registrations. Registration-related settings can also be made here.

Main

Returns you to the main screen if any screen other than the main screen is open.

Description

Tempo, measure number, <Sound/KBD>, <Rec/Play>, <Registration>, and <Main> are always shown in the right side of the screen.

This icon is displayed when the V-LINK function is on.

➝

V-LINK function (p. 215)

This icon is shown for SMF music files.

This icon is displayed when any portion of the recorded song has been altered. This icon is also shown if you’ve recorded a song but not yet saved it.

About the Icons

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About the Display

You can return directly to the main screen by touching <Main> shown in the right side of the screen.

About the Display

Button

Sub-windows

When you touch <Utility> or the like in a screen, a screen like the following will appear. This type of screen is called a “sub-window.”

fig.00-38.eps

Meaning

Depending on the function, some screens are spread over multiple pages. You can touch < > < > < > < > to display the next or previous page of the screen. In the Load screen, Save screen, or File Edit screen, you can select a file by touching < > < >.

Touch this when you want to exit (close) the currently displayed screen.

This icon is shown for Active Expression voice.

➝

Active Expression Voice (p. 59)

This icon is shown for EX voice.

➝

Ex Voice (p. 51)

When you touch a menu in the sub-window, the sub-window will close, and the selected menu screen will appear.

In a sub-window, touch <Exit> to exit the sub-window.

About the Display

Sub-windows for Setting Values

When you are making settings in the System screen, the following type of screen appears.

Return to the factory settings.

fig.09-09.eps

About the [Value] Dial

The ATELIER has a [Value] dial. You can use the [Value] dial to change the tempo or edit the settings, or to

select a file in screens such as the File Edit screen.

Editing the value of a setting (when a sub-window for editing the value is open)

Modify the value.

If a sub-window for you to edit the settings is shown, you can use the [Value] dial to switch the settings.

Switching files (when the File Edit screen, Save screen, or Load screen for Rhythms, songs, or Registrations is open)

Convenient Functions

Listening to the Demo Songs

The ATELIER provides demo songs. Here’s how to play the Demo songs, and fully appreciate the sounds, Rhythms, and Automatic Accompaniment that are available with the ATELIER.

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For details on the composer of each demo song and their profiles, refer to “Demo Song List” (p. 255).

Convenient Functions

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

The Demo Screen appears.

Touch < > or < > on screen to select the demo song.

You can play/stop the demo songs by pressing the panel [Play/Stop] button.

Touch < > to start playback of the demo song.

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

Convenient Functions

Touch < > once again to stop playback of the demo song.

Press the [Demo] button to exit the demonstration screen.

If the following screen appears

If the performance song in the unit has not been saved to the “Favorites” (User memory) or USB memory, the following message appears, and it will not be possible to play the Demo songs.

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The performance data can be saved on the “Favorites” (User memory) or USB memory. If you wish to save the performance data to the “Favorites” or USB memory, refer to “Saving Performance Songs” (p. 169).

If you do not want to delete the performance data, touch <Cancel>.

1. If you want to delete the performance data,

touch <OK>.

NOTE

The data for the Demo song that is being played is not available at the MIDI Out connector.

Choose a Keyword for Quick Registration Selection

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

Convenient Functions

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Touch <Quick Registration> on the Main screen.

The Quick Registration screen appears.

If another screen is open, touch <Main> to access the main screen.

Convenient Functions

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Touch a button that shows a Quick Registration group.

Convenient Functions

A sub-window appears, allowing you to select a Quick Registration group.

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In the sub-window, touch a Quick Registration group name to select the desired Quick Registration group.

The sub-window closes, and the Quick Registration screen returns to the display.

Touch <Upper>, <Lower>, or <Pedal>, switching the respective button’s indicator on or off, to select the keyboard to which the voice is to be assigned.

Keyboard for which you select a voice

Upper

Lower

Pedal

Setting

Upper keyboard

Lower keyboard

Pedalboard

Touch < > < > to switch pages, and touch the desired keyword.

The voice will be assigned to the selected keyboard. If you want to continue changing the voice settings, repeat steps 2--5.

Music Assistant Function

A collection of the world’s best, most well-known songs were carefully selected, then the optimum panel settings for each of them were determined, and the resulting data was stored inside the instrument.

Simply select the keyword that most closely suggests the character of the song you have in mind, and a Rhythm performance, a sound for the melody, and other selections will be made for you. Once you’ve selected a keyword, all you have to do is play the keyboard to start performing.

Convenient Functions

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Touch <Music Assistant> on the Main screen.

The Music Assistant screen appears.

Convenient Functions

If another screen is open, touch <Main> to access the main screen.

Convenient Functions

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Touch < > < > to switch screens, and touch a keyword appropriate for the character of the song.

You can also switch screens by using the [Value] dial.

The Registration [1]–[4] buttons flash. Panel settings appropriate for the keyword will automatically be called up for

the Registration [1]–[4] buttons.

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 a Registration button from [1] through [4] to switch the panel settings.

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

To end the Music Assistant function, press the [One Touch Program] button, extinguishing its indicator.

Music Assistant Search

You can specify a song name and other search terms and use these for a Music Assistant search.

Convenient Functions

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Touch <Music Assistant> on the Main screen.

The Music Assistant screen appears.

Touch <Search>.

A sub-window appears.

If another screen is open, touch <Main> to access the main screen.

Convenient Functions

Searching by Music Assistant Name

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Touch <By Name>.

Convenient Functions

Decide which character you will use for the search.

Enter the character you are searching for. For example, touching <ABC> in succession cycles you through the available choices in that character group (“A”→“B”→“C”...).

Touch <ABC/123> to toggle between alphabets and numerals. The selected character appears in the middle of the screen.

Touch <Start> (Start Search).

The results of the search appear in the display. To cancel the search, touch <Exit> in the Search Results screen.

Touch a Music Assistant name to select a Music Assistant.

Touch <Exit> to return to the Music Assistant screen.

Searching by Conditions

Touch <By Conditions>.

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You can use four different criteria in searches: “Tempo,” “Rhythm,” “Genre,” and “Scene.”

Touch the value for the search term.

Touch < > < > to adjust the settings.

Touch <Exit>.

Touch <Start> (Start Search).

The results of the search appear in the display. To cancel the search, touch <Exit> in the Search Results screen.

Touch a Music Assistant name to select a Music Assistant.

Touch <Exit> to return to the Music Assistant screen.

If you don’t need to specify any search conditions, choose “Any.”

About the Quick Guide Function

The ATELIER offers a Quick Guide function, which makes it easy for you to access various functions. While the Quick Guide screen is displayed, you can press the keyboard, a button, or a foot switch to jump to the related setting screen.

Convenient Functions

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Touch <Quick Guide> on the Main screen.

The following Quick Guide screen appears.

While the Quick Guide screen is displayed, press a button, keyboard, pedal, or foot switch.

You will be taken to the screen that contains settings related to the button, keyboard, pedal, or foot switch that you pressed.

Make settings in the screen to which you jumped.

If another screen is open, touch <Main> to access the main screen.

For more on keys, buttons, and controllers that can be used with the Quick Guide function, refer to “Short Cut List” (p.

257).

Convenient Functions

When you are finished making settings, touch <Exit> to close the screen.

Convenient Functions

About the Index Menu

In the Quick Guide screen, you can touch <Index> to access the Index Menu. In the Index Menu screen, you can touch a keyword to jump to the setting

screen for that keyword.

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Touch <Quick Guide> on the Main screen.

The following Quick Guide screen appears.

Touch <Index>.

The following screen appears.

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Touch a letter of the alphabet to select the first letter of the desired keyword.

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Convenient Functions

The Quick Guide Index screen appears, and the keywords will be displayed.

Convenient Functions

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Touch the desired keyword.

The setting screen for the specified keyword appears.

Make settings in the setting screen that appeared.

Touch <Exit>.

Convenient Functions

Creating a Folder

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You can create folders in a connected USB memory device or in user memory (Favorites).

If you want to create a folder in USB memory, connect the USB memory to the external memory connector.

About folders

The ATELIER lets you create up to 99 Registration sets or songs. If you create a folder, you’ll be able to save up to 99 Registration sets or songs in each folder.

You can create as many folders as you wish, limited only by the capacity of the media.

It’s a good idea to save the Registrations in a folder for each song.

Touch <Registration> on the Main screen.

The Registration Load screen appears.

NOTE

You can’t create a folder on a floppy disk.

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Touch <File>.

The Registration File Edit screen appears.

Convenient Functions

Touch < > < > to select the desired media.

Choose “Ext Memory” if you want to create a folder on USB memory or “User” if you want to create a folder user memory.

Touch <Create>.

A screen will appear, allowing you to specify a name for the new folder.

Assign a name to the folder.

Touch the screen to specify the desired characters. Rename the folder as described in “Assigning a Name to a Registration Set”

(p. 101).

Convenient Functions

NOTE

Only lowercase letters and the _ (underscore) character can be used in a folder name.

NOTE

You can’t create a folder that has the same name as an already-existing folder.

When you’ve finished, touch <OK>.

A new folder with the name you assigned will be created.

Creating a folder in the Rec/Play (record/playback) screen

Here’s how to create a folder in the Rec/Play (record/playback) screen.

1. Touch <Rec/Play> on the Main screen.

The Rec/Play screen appears.

2. Touch < > (Utility).

The Utility screen appears.

3. Touch <Song Select>.

The Song Select screen appears.

4. Touch <File Edit>.

The Song File Edit screen appears.

5. Touch < > < > to select the media.

Choose “Favorites” if you want to create a folder in “Favorites” or “Ext Memory” if you want to create a folder in USB memory.

6. Carry out steps 4 through 6 of “Creating a Folder” (p. 45).

Selecting and Playing Sounds

Selecting Voices

You can play the sounds of various instruments on the ATELIER. These sounds are called “Voices.”

About the Voices and Parts

The ATELIER has two manual keyboards and a pedalboard. From top to bottom these are called the “Upper Keyboard,” “Lower

Keyboard,” and “Pedalboard.”

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Upper Keyboard

Lower Keyboard

Pedalboard

Three parts, “Organ,” “Orchestral” and “Vintage Organ” are assigned to the Upper and Lower keyboards, respectively, and you can select one voice from each part. Plus, with the addition of the “Solo” part voice, you can have up to Four voices playing simultaneously (the Solo voice can be played in either the Upper or Lower keyboard).

The Pedalboard has two parts: “Pedal” and “Vintage Organ.” You can select one voice for each part, meaning that it is possible to play up to two voices simultaneously.

Keyboard

Upper Keyboard

Lower Keyboard

Pedalboard

Upper Organ Upper Orchestral Upper Vintage Solo

(This voice is sounded only when the Solo [To Lower] button be extinguished)

Lower Organ Lower Orchestral Lower Vintage Solo

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

Pedal Pedal Vintage

Parts

To play a Solo voice on the Lower keyboard, select the Solo voice and press the Solo [To Lower] button (p. 146).

If you want to play the pedal bass voice in the lower keyboard, set “Bass Split” to “ON.” (p. 149)

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

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Each time you press a voice button, its indicator will switch between being lit and being turned off. Voices that have their button indicator lit can be played.

Two voices of the same family are assigned to each voice button. Buttons with voices from two different families have the names of both voices printed on them.

The [Alternate] button switches between these two voices.

[Alternate] button

Lit

Unlit

The voice indicated on the button is selected.

Another voice of the same category as the voice shown on the button will be selected. For buttons to which voices of the same category are not assigned, the voice printed below the button will be selected.

Voice that will be selected

NOTE

No sounds are produced, even when the keys are played, when the Voice button is unlit and all vintage organ voices are off.

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Selecting the Upper and Lower Voices

Press the “Organ” or “Orchestral” buttons for each Keyboard (Upper/Lower) to select the desired voice.

When the power is turned on, the Upper keyboard will play “Full Organ1” and the Lower keyboard will play “Lower Organ3.”

Example: Selecting “ComboJazzOrg” for the Upper Organ and

“Grand Piano” for the Upper Orchestral.

The lower voice can be selected in the same way as the upper voice.

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

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

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

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

When you play the Upper keyboard, the “ComboJazzOrg” will sound. Each time you press the [Alternate] button you will switch between the two

voices which are assigned the button.

Press the Upper Orchestral [Piano] button (the indicator lights).

When you play the Upper keyboard, “Grand Piano” will be added, producing a mixture of two different voices.

Selecting Pedal Bass Voice

Press the buttons of the various parts of “Pedal” to select voices. Immediately after the power is turned on, the Pedal Bass voice will sound

single notes using the “Organ Bass1” voice.

Example: Select “Str.Bass Pdl” for the Pedal part

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

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

Selecting and Playing Sounds

Normally, playing the pedalboard will sound one note at a time. Settings can be adjusted to allow multiple notes to be played on the Pedalboard (p. 198).

Selecting and Playing Sounds

If you press the Pedal [To Lower] button (indicator lights) or “Bass Split” is “ON,” the Pedal Bass voice can now be played by the Lower keyboard, not by the Pedalboard. For details refer to “Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Voice (Bass Split)” (p.

149) or “Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Voice (Pedal [To Lower] Button)” (p. 152).

Now when you play the Pedalboard, “Str.Bass Pdl” (String Bass Pedal) will be heard.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

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.

Example: Selecting “Trumpet” for the Solo part

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You can use the Solo part’s harmonic bar to adjust the volume of the Solo part (p. 62).

By pressing the Solo [To Lower] button, you can play the Solo voice from the Lower keyboard. For details refer to “Playing the Solo Voice on the Lower Keyboard (Solo [To Lower] Button)” (p. 146).

It is possible to change how a Solo voice will sound. Normally, the Solo voice will

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

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

be sounded by the highest note

ou play on the Upper keyboard, but you can make settings so that the last-played note will sound the Solo voice. For details, refer to “Changing How the Solo Voice Responds” (p. 147).

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

When you press the [Alternate] button, the two voices assigned to the button will alternate.

Selecting a Voice Using the [Others] Button

Notice that there is an [Others] button for each part. By using the [Others] button, you can select all voices.

As with the other voice buttons, the [Others] button can be assigned two voices. You can use the [Alternate] button to switch between these two voices.

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Press the [Alternate] button for the Part for which you wish to specify a voice to select ON (lit) or OFF (dark).

The setting of the [Alternate] button: ON (lit) or OFF (dark), determines to which of the two available locations a newly selected voice will be assigned.

Press the [Others] button for the Part for which you wish to specify a voice.

The Others Voice screen appears for several seconds.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

NOTE

When you press the [Others] button, the Others Voice screen appears in the display screen, but the basic screen will reappear if you wait several seconds without touching the screen. If you want to change the voice for the [Others] button, press the [Others] button once more, then select the voice by quickly touching the screen while the Others Voice screen appears in the display.

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Touch a button that shows a sound group.

A voice indicated by is called an “EX voice.” These voices are especially recommended.

Sounds marked by “ ”

support the Active Expression function (p. 59).

Selecting and Playing Sounds

A sub-window appears, allowing you to select a sound group.

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You can touch <AEx Voice> in the Voice Select screen to have only the Active Expression voices be displayed. “Active Expression voices” can be assigned to the [Others] buttons of the Upper Orchestral part, Lower Orchestral part, Pedal part, and Solo part. For more on the active expression voices, refer to “Performing with an Active Expression Voice” (p. 59).

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In the sub-window, touch a sound group name to select the desired sound group.

The indicator of the selected [Others] button will blink. The Others Voice screen appears, showing the sounds of the specified sound

group.

Touch < > < > to switch screens, and touch a voice name to select a voice.

Once again, press the blinking [Others] button to confirm the voice.

You can also confirm the voice by touching <Exit> in the Others Voice (Other Voice select) screen. You can also press the key for the part containing a changed voice to confirm the voice setting.

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

For more information about the voices that can be assigned to an [Others] button, please refer to “Voice List” (Appendix: separate booklet).

Creating Organ Sounds (Vintage Organ)

The Vintage Organ button lets you add the vintage organ sounds to the upper, lower, and pedal parts.

In addition, you can also use the harmonic bars to modify the selected sound as desired.

The ATELIER provides nine harmonic bars for the upper part and lower part respectively, and two harmonic bars for the pedal part.

Each harmonic bar is assigned a sound of a different footage (pitch), and by layering these sounds you can create a variety of organ tones.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

You can use the Solo part’s harmonic bars to adjust the volume of the Solo part voice.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

Harmonic Bar

By sliding the harmonic bars forward or backward (in or out), you can adjust the volume of the various footages.

The volume can be adjusted over nine steps (0–8). When a harmonic bar is pulled out all the way (8), the volume is loudest.

When it is pushed in all the way (0), there will be no sound. 8’ is the footage that forms the basic pitch of the sound; this is the center

around which you create the tone. Each harmonic bar is assigned a sine wave (a pure pitch without overtones)

of a different pitch, and by combining these pitches you can create a wide range of sounds.

8' volume: 8

4' volume: 5

Time

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What’s the feet?

“Feet” is a term that began as a measurement of the length of the pipes in a pipe organ.

The pipes that produce the basic pitch (fundamental) for each note are considered to be “8 feet” in length.

Therefore, a pipe producing a pitch one octave below that of the reference of 8' (eight feet) would be 16'; for one octave above the reference, the pipe would be 4', and to take the pitch up yet another octave it would be shortened to 2'.

The pitches of the harmonic bars are related as follows.

When the middle C (C4) note is pressed, each

harmonic bar will sound the following notes.

16' 8' 4' 2' 1'51/3'2

one octave

below

5th root 8th 12th

8' =

/3'1

15th

/5'11/3'

17th 19th 22nd

On tonewheel organs, the high-pitched footage for a portion of the high range, and the low-pitched footage for a portion of the low range are “folded-back” in units of one octave.

Folding back the high-frequency portion prevents the high-frequency sounds from being unpleasantly shrill, and folding back the low-frequency portion prevents the sound from becoming “muddy.”

On the ATELIER faithfully simulates this characteristic.

Playing a Vintage Organ Voice

Turning on Vintage Organ

Selecting and Playing Sounds

Press the Vintage Organ [On/Off] button so its indicator is lit.

Each time you press the button, the indicator will alternate between ON (lit) and OFF.

The Vintage organ screen appears.

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NOTE

The glide, pitch bend and sustain effects cannot be applied to vintage organ voices.

Modifying the Sound

Slide the harmonic bars that you want to hear.

Slide the harmonic bars to adjust the volume of each footage over a range of nine steps (0–8) and you can layer the sound of multiple harmonic bars.

Various pitches can be combined for the Lower keyboard in the same way as for the Upper keyboard.

The harmonic bar for the Solo part will adjust the volume of the voice selected for the Solo part. When you move the Solo part’s harmonic bar, the Solo part’s level indicator will also change.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

Adding Sparkle to the Sound (Percussion)

This adds an attack sound to the beginning of the note, making the sound crisper.

Press the Percussion [4’] button or [2 2/3’] button (indicator lit).

Play the Upper keyboard and notice that an attack has been added.

Button

Percussion [4’] button

Percussion [2 2/3’] button

Percussion one octave above

Percussion one octave and a fifth above

Description

Adjusting the Rate at which the Percussion Decays

You can shorten the decay time of the percussion sound.

Press the Percussion [Fast Decay] button to switch the

NOTE

Percussion [4’] and [2 2/3’] buttons cannot be used simultaneously.

NOTE

The Percussion [4’] button and Percussion [2 2/3’] button are valid only for vintage organ voices of the upper part.

indicator between lit/unlit.

[Fast Decay] Button

Lit

Unlit

The percussion sound will disappear quickly. The percussion will have a sharper attack.

The percussion sound will disappear slowly. The percussion will have a more gentle attack.

Description

Using the Harmonic Bar Settings of the Panel

If you’ve edited the harmonic bar settings in the screen, or if you’ve switched Registrations so that the Vintage Organ settings have changed, you can switch the Vintage Organ settings to the positions (settings) of the harmonic bars on the panel (p. 53).

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Press the [H-Bar Manual] button.

When you press the Vintage Organ button, a vintage organ screen like the following will appear.

Vintage Organ Screen

The screen will show the harmonic bars. By touching the harmonic bars and sliding them, you can adjust the volume of

each footage. The volume can be adjusted over nine steps (0–8). When a harmonic bar is pulled out all the way (8), the volume is loudest.

When it is pushed in all the way (0), there will be no sound.

When you touch the Vintage Organ screen and then change the settings, the screen is held in that condition.

By touching the screen and sliding your fingertip to the left or right (horizontally), you can adjust the volume of all harmonic bars.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

Icon

Vib (Vibrato)

Cho (Chorus)

U/L/P

Hold

Description

Adds a vibrato effect to the sound.

Adds a chorus effect to the sound.

Touching choices, which are: Upper Vintage screen, Lower Vintage screen, and Pedal Vintage screen.

The Vintage Organ screen will automatically close after it has been displayed for several seconds. If you touch <Hold>, the screen will remain displayed until you touch <Hold> once again.

cycles you through the available

NOTE

It is not possible to apply both vibrato and chorus simultaneously.

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Adjusting the Volume of the Vintage Organ

You can adjust the overall volume of the sound to regulate the volume balance relative to the other sounds.

Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen.

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The Sound/Keyboard screen appears.

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Touch < > < > to display the

VintageOrganVolume.

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Touch the value setting buttons for VintageOrganVolume to adjust the setting.

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Touch <Effect>.

The Effect screen appears.

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Touch < > < > to edit the value.

Setting

1–12

Touch <Exit>.

Performing with an Active Expression Voice

For “Active Expression Voices,” operating the expression pedal will control not only the volume but also the tone, or may add additional sounds.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

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Touch the [Others] button of the Part to which you want to assign an Active Expression voice.

The Others Voice screens appears. “Active Expression voices” can be assigned to the [Others] buttons of the Upper Orchestral part, Lower Orchestral part, Pedal, and Solo part.

Touch a button that shows a sound group.

A sub-window appears, allowing you to select a sound group.

In the sub-window, touch <AEx Voice> (Active Expression Voice).

For details on the active expression voices that are available, refer to “Voice list” (Appendix: separate booklet).

NOTE

Although you can select an Active Expression voice with the [Others] button for parts other than Lower Orchestral, Upper Orchestral, Pedal and Solo, no Active Expression effect is

applied. The (Active Expression) icon does not

appear when an Active Expression voice is selected for a part for which the Active Expression effect is not being used.

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The indicator of the selected [Others] button will blink. The Others Voice (Others Voice Select) screen appears, and only the Active

Expression Voices from the entire collection are displayed.

Touch < > < > to change screens, and touch a voice name.

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. An active expression voice will be selected.

Sounds marked by “ ”

support the Active Expression function.

You can also confirm the voice by touching <Exit> in the Others Voice (Other Voice select) screen. You can also press the key for the part containing a changed voice to confirm the voice setting.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

Performing with a Human Voice

In addition to sounds such as organ and piano, you can also play “human voice,” which produces a vocal-like sound.

Press the [Alternate] button for the Part for which you wish to specify a voice to select ON (lit) or OFF (dark).

The setting of the [Alternate] button: ON (lit) or OFF (dark), determines to which of the two available locations a newly selected voice will be assigned.

For details on the Human Voice that are available, refer to “Voice List” (Appendix: separate booklet).

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Press the [Others] button for the Part for which you wish to specify a voice.

The Others Voice screen appears for several seconds.

Touch a button that shows a sound group.

NOTE

When you press the [Others] button, the Others Voice screen appears in the display screen, but the Main screen will reappear if you wait several seconds without touching the screen. If you want to change the voice for the [Others] button, press the [Others] button once more, then select the voice by quickly touching the screen while the Others Voice screen appears in the display.

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A sub-window appears, allowing you to select a sound group.

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In the sub-window, touch <Human Voice>.

The indicator of the selected [Others] button will blink. The Others Voice screen appears, showing the sounds of the Human Voice

group. The Others Voice screen appears, and the sounds of the Human Voice group

appears.

Touch < > < > to switch the screen, and touch a voice name to select the desired voice.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

For some human voices, such as “Jazz Scat,” the sound will change depending on the strength at which you play the keyboard. If the Utility menu setting “Initial Touch” (p. 198) is “OFF,” the sound will not change in response to the dynamics of your keyboard playing.

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.

You can also confirm the voice by touching <Exit> in the Others Voice (Other Voice select) screen. You can also press the key for the part containing a changed voice to confirm the voice setting.

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Adjust the Volume Balance

The ATELIER allows you to adjust the volume balance individually for each Part.

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

Button

Accomp/SMF [▲] [▼] button

Rhythm [▲] [▼] button (When the [Manual Percussion] button is ON)

Rhythm [▲] [▼] button (When the [Manual Percussion] button is OFF)

Pedal Level [▲] [▼] button

Automatic Accompaniment (except Bass)

Playback of performance songs from something other than the ATELIER performance songs (for example: SMF music files)

Manual percussion

Rhythm performance

Drums/SFX

Pedal part voice

Bass note of Automatic Accompaniment

Part

You can use the Solo part’s harmonic bar to adjust the volume of the Solo part.

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The volume levels of each part are adjusted using the corresponding [▲] and [▼] buttons.

Pressing the upper button ([▲] button) will increase the volume. Pressing the lower button ([▼] button) will decrease the volume. The volume can be set to any value from 0 to 12. When the volume value shown in the display is 0, that part will produce no

sound.

You can also press the [▲] button or [▼] button of the part whose volume you wish to adjust, so that the “Part Balance Monitor screen” is displayed for several seconds, allowing you to check the volume balance.

The Part Balance Monitor screen is displayed for several seconds and then closes automatically. If you touch <Hold>, the screen continues to be displayed until

ou touch <Exit>.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

Transpose the Pitch in Octave Units (Octave Shift)

The pitch of the sound played by the keyboard can be adjusted in one-octave steps. This function is called “Octave Shift.” You can apply an Octave shift to all Parts.

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Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen.

The Sound/Keyboard screen appears.

Touch either <Upper>, <Lower>, or <Pedal>.

Part whose pitch will change

Upper

Lower

Pedal

To change the pitch of the Upper and Solo part

To change the pitch of the Lower part

To change the pitch of the Pedal part

Touch < > < > to display the Octave Shift.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

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Touch the part display of the part whose Octave Shift settings you wish to change.

Touch < > < > to adjust the settings.

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

You can open the Pedalboard screen, Lower Keyboard screen, or Upper Keyboard screen with touching <Pedal>, <Lower>, and <Upper>.

When the power is turned on, the Octave Shift setting for the Pedal part will be set to -1 (1 octave down).

Selecting and Playing Sounds

Touch <Exit>.

You will return to the Upper Keyboard/Lower Keyboard/Pedalboard screen.

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

Playing Drum Sounds or Sound Effects from the Entire Lower Keyboard (Drums/SFX)

You can use the Lower keyboard to play various drum sounds (drum set). In this case, the Lower voices will no longer sound.

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Refer to “Drum Set List” for details on which drum sound or Sound Effect will be played by each note.

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Press the [Drums/SFX] button, getting its indicator to light up.

The [Drums/SFX] button indicator will alternate between on (lit) and off (dark) each time it is pressed.

The Drums/SFX (drums/sound effects) screen will be displayed for several seconds.

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

NOTE

It is not possible to select and play both [Drums/SFX] and [Manual Percussion] buttons simultaneously.

NOTE

For some drum sets, there will be keys that do not sound.

Changing Drums/SFX Sets

As the drum set, you can choose the types of drum set and sound effect. When you change the drum set, the sound produced by each note will change.

Immediately after the power is turned on, the POP drum set will sound.

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Press the [Drums/SFX] button, getting its indicator to light up.

The Drums/SFX screen will be displayed for several seconds.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

For the types of drum set and the sound effects played by each key, refer to “Drum/SFX Set List” (Appendix: separate booklet).

NOTE

After the Drums/SFX (drums/ sound effects) screen is displayed, it will close automatically after several seconds unless you touch the screen to select a drums/sound effects set. If you wish to switch drums/sound effect sets, quickly select the desired drums/sound effect set while the Drums/SFX (drums/sound effects) screen is displayed.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

While the Drums/SFX screen is displayed, touch a Drum/ SFX set name in the screen.

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

You can select from 16 different Drum Sets and one set of Sound Effects as follows:

Drums/SFX Set

POP, ROCK, JAZZ BRUSH, VOX DRUM, STANDARD, STANDARD2, ROOM, ROOM2, POWER, ELECTRONIC, TR-808, DANCE, JAZZ, BRUSH, BRUSH2, ORCHESTRA, SOUND EFFECTS

Press the [Drums/SFX] button once again.

The [Drums/SFX] button indicator will change from blinking to lit, and your choice of drum set will be finalized.

You can also confirm the Drums/SFX set by touching <Exit> in the Drums/SFX screen. You can also play the lower manual to confirm the drum set.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

Playing a Lower Voice with Percussion Instrument Sounds and a Voice Phrase (Manual Percussion)

You can play various drum sounds and Sound Effects using the bottom 15 keys of the Lower keyboard. This is convenient when you wish to play the Lower voice together with drum sounds or Sound Effects.

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the keys for Drum sounds

or Sound Effects

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Lower Keyboard15 keys

Press the [Manual Percussion] button (indicator lights).

The button will alternate between ON (lit) and OFF (dark) each time it is pressed. The Manual Percussion screen will be displayed for several seconds.

When you play the bottom 15 keys of the Lower keyboard

NOTE

It is not possible to select and play both [Drums/SFX] and [Manual Percussion] buttons simultaneously (p. 66).

the chosen drum sound is played on each key.

Changing the Manual Percussion Sets

Selecting and Playing Sounds

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You can choose the type of Manual Percussion Set. When you change the Manual Percussion Set, the sound played by each of

the 15 lowest notes of the Lower keyboard will change. Immediately after the power is turned on, the PERC SET1 drum set will sound.

Press the [Manual Percussion] button (indicator lights).

The Manual Percussion screen will be displayed for several seconds.

Refer to “Manual Percussion List” (Appendix: separate booklet) for details on which percussion sound will be played by each note.

NOTE

The Manual Percussion screen will automatically close after several seconds if you do not touch the screen to select a manual percussion set. If you wish to change the manual percussion set, you must select a manual percussion set quickly while the manual percussion screen is displayed.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

While the Manual Percussion screen is displayed, touch a manual percussion set name in the screen.

The [Manual Percussion] button indicator will begin to flash.

You can select from 6 different Manual Percussion Sets;

Manual Percussion Set

PERC SET 1, PERC SET 2, ORCHESTRA SET, LATIN SET, VOICE PHRASE, SFX SET

Press the [Manual Percussion] button once again.

The [Manual Percussion] button indicator will change from blinking to lit, and your choice of drum set will be finalized.

You can also confirm the Manual Percussion set by touching <Exit> in the Manual Percussion screen. You can also play the lower manual to confirm the manual percussion set.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

Sustaining Notes in the Lower Part (Lower Voice Hold)

You can have Lower voice continue to sound after you release you fingers from the keys, until the next key is played.

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Hold down the Pedal [To Lower] button for several seconds until its indicator begins blinking.

The Pedal [To Lower] button is ON simultaneously.

The following message appears.

The notes played on the lower keyboard will continue sounding.

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

The sound that was being sustained will stop, and the instrument will return to the normal playing state.

Using Rhythm Performance

The ATELIER lets you enjoy playing along with a Rhythmic accompaniment.

Selecting a Rhythm

The ATELIER provides various Rhythms and Automatic Accompaniments (Music Styles).

The ten buttons below are called “Rhythm buttons,” and let you select Rhythms that are categorized by musical style.

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For details, refer to the Voice List (Appendix: separate booklet).

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Press a Rhythm button to select a Rhythm group.

The indicator will light. A Rhythm screen like the following appears.

The Rhythms in the selected Rhythm group appear in the display.

Touch < > < > to switch screens, and touch a Rhythm name to select the desired Rhythm.

The indicator of Rhythm button will blink.

You can also open the Rhythm screen by touching <Rhythm> in the Main screen.

Press the Rhythm button once again (indicator lights constantly).

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

You can also confirm the Rhythm by touching <Exit> in the Rhythm screen.

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Using Rhythms Stored in User Memory

The ATELIER features a User memory.

What is the User Memory?

This is the internal memory area that lets you store User Rhythms you’ve created. You can also copy Rhythms saved on USB memory to the User memory (p. 87).

The ATELIER is shipped from the factory with Rhythms already stored in User memory. These Rhythms can be rewritten at will; either by copying Rhythms from USB memory to user memory, or by saving User Rhythms you’ve created using the Rhythm Customize function (p. 187). The content of User memory is retained even while the ATELIER’s power is turned off. You can call up Rhythms in User memory by pressing the [User] button.

Calling Up Rhythms Stored in User Memory

If you wish to copy a Rhythm saved on USB memory to User memory, refer to “Copying Rhythms” (p. 87).

If you want to restore the original Rhythms that User memory contained at the time the instrument was shipped from the factory, refer to “Restoring the User Memory to the Original Factory Settings” (p. 218).

Press the [User] button.

The Rhythm screen appears.

Touch < > < > on the Rhythm screen to select “User.”

The Rhythms stored in user memory will be shown.

Touch < > < > to switch screens, and touch a Rhythm name to select the desired Rhythm.

The indicator of [User] button will blink.

If USB memory is connected,

ou can touch < -> < > to select “Ext Memory” so that Rhythms in the USB memory will be shown.

After selecting a Rhythm, press the flashing [User] button once more.

The [User] button stops flashing and remains lit, indicating that the Rhythm has been selected.

You can also confirm the Rhythm by touching <Exit> in the Rhythm screen.

Rhythm Search

You can search for Rhythm that match the tempo of the song, musical genre, or other criteria you set.

You can also search Rhythm using the first character of the Rhythm names.

Using Rhythm Performance

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Touch <Rhythm> on the Main screen.

The following Rhythm screen appears.

If another screen is open, touch <Main> to access the main screen.

Using Rhythm Performance

You can also open the Rhythm screen by pressing Rhythm buttons.

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Touch < > on the Main screen.

A sub-window appears.

You can also search only for Rhythms other than the internal Rhythms accessed with the

[User] button. The icon does not appear in the display

while the [User] button Rhythms are displayed.

Using Rhythm Performance

Searching by Rhythm Name

Touch <By Name>.

Decide which character you will use for the search.

The selected character appears in the middle of the screen. Enter the character you are searching for. For example, touching <ABC> in

succession cycles you through the available choices in that character group (“A”→“B”→“C”...).

Touch <ABC/123> to toggle between alphabets and numerals.

Touch <Start> (Start Search).

The search results appear in the display. To cancel the search, touch <Exit> in the Search Results screen.

Touch a Rhythm name to select a Rhythm.

Touch <Exit> to return to the Rhythm screen.

Searching by Conditions

Touch <By Conditions>.

You can use four different criteria in searches: “Tempo,” “Beat,” “Groove,” and “Genre.”

Touch the value for the search term.

Touch < > < > to adjust the settings.

Touch <Start> (Start Search).

The search results appear in the display. To cancel the search, touch <Exit> in the Search Results screen.

Touch a Rhythm name to select a Rhythm.

Touch <Exit> to return to the Rhythm screen.

Playing Rhythm

There are two ways to start the Rhythm. You can press the [Start/Stop] button to start the Rhythm, or you can use Sync Start to have the Rhythm start when you play the lower keyboard or the pedal keyboard.

You can also make the Rhythm start with an intro, or stop with an ending.

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Using Rhythm Performance

The functions of the [Intro/ Ending] button and [Start/Stop] button can be assigned to the foot switches located on each side of the Expression Pedal (p.

121).

You can change the operation of the Fill In [Auto] button or Fill In [Break] button (p. 203).

Using Rhythm Performance

Starting at the Press of a Button

Starting with an Added Intro

Starting Without an Intro

Making the Intro Short and Simple

Press the [Intro/Ending] button.

Press the [Start/Stop] 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.

Press the [Start/Stop] button.

The Rhythm starts without an Intro being played.

Press the Variation [1] button to make the indicator light up.

Press the [Intro/Ending] button.

Press the [Start/Stop] button.

A short Intro is played and the Rhythm starts.

For more on the Variation buttons, refer to “Adding Variety to the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment” (p.

79).

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

Starting with an Added Intro

Press the [Sync Start] button to make the indicator light up.

Press the [Intro/Ending] button.

The [Intro/Ending] button’s indicator will light.

Play either the Lower keyboard or the Pedalboard.

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.

Starting Without an Intro

Press the [Sync Start] button to make the indicator light up.

Play either the Lower keyboard or the pedalboard.

The Rhythm starts without an Intro being played.

NOTE

If the Arranger function is ON (the Arranger [On/Off] button indicator is lit), it is not be able to start the Rhythm by playing the pedalboard (p. 78).

Making the Intro Short and Simple

Press the [Sync Start] button to make the indicator light up.

Press the Variation [1] button.

Press the [Intro/Ending] button.

[Intro/Ending] button indicator will blink.

Play either the Lower keyboard or the Pedalboard.

A short Intro is played and the Rhythm starts.

For more on the Variation button, refer to “Adding Variety to the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment” (p. 79).

Stopping the Rhythm

Using Rhythm Performance

Stopping with an Ending

Press the [Intro/Ending] button.

An Ending is played, then the Rhythm stops. While the Ending is playing, the [Intro/Ending] button indicator will light, until

the Ending finishes the button indicator will be turned off.

Stopping without an Ending

Press the [Start/Stop] button.

The Rhythm stops without an Ending being played.

Making the Ending Short and Simple

Press the Variation [1] button.

Press the [Intro/Ending] button.

A short Ending is played, then the Rhythm stops.

The functions of the [Intro/ Ending] button and [Start/Stop] button can be assigned to the foot switches located on each side of the Expression Pedal (p.

121).

Using Rhythm Performance

Changing a Rhythm’s Tempo

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

78).

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Press the Tempo [ ] and [ ] buttons to change the tempo (speed) of the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment.

Tempo [ ] button

By pressing the Tempo [ ] and [ ] buttons simultaneously, the tempo is returned to the standard (preset) tempo for the selected Rhythm.

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

The tempo becomes slower

The tempo becomes faster

If “Auto Std Tempo” (p. 203) is on, and you switch the Rhythm while the Rhythm is stopped, the tempo will automatically be set appropriately for that Rhythm. If you switch Rhythms when “Auto Std Tempo” is off, the tempo remains unchanged even when you switch the Rhythm.

You can confirm the tempo and beat with the “bouncing ball” in the Main screen (p. 29).

You can also use the [Value] dial to change the tempo.

Using Rhythm Performance

Playing the Count Sound at the End of the Intro

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.

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Press the [Count Down] button, getting the indicator to light.

Press the [Intro/Ending] button.

Press the [Start/Stop] button.

The intro plays, and a countdown plays to the end of the intro. When the [Sync Start] button is lit, specifying the chord on the Lower keyboard

starts the intro, and a countdown is given.

To stop the countdown, press the [Count Down] button, turning off the indicator light.

Playing Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment

The Arranger function of the ATELIER can add an Automatic Accompaniment to each Rhythm. Based on the selected Rhythm, the Arranger function automatically adds an accompaniment that is suitable for the chord being pressed on the Lower keyboard.

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You can change the countdown sound (p. 202).

NOTE

When the Arranger [On/Off] button is on, Sync Start (p. 76) on the pedalboard cannot be used.

Press the Arranger [On/Off] button (indicator lights).

Arranger [On/Off] button

Lit (On)

Unlit (Off)

Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment

Rhythm

Function

Start the Rhythm (p. 75).

The Rhythm and the Automatic Accompaniment will play together. If the Arranger [On/Off] button is ON and no Pedal Bass voice is selected,

the Automatic Accompaniment will play the bass sound.

NOTE

The lower voice is not played during the performance of the intro and ending, even when the Lower keyboard is played.

Using Rhythm Performance

Adding Variety to the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment

You can add variety to the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment by changing

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the Rhythm pattern of the Rhythm or the arrangement of the Automatic Accompaniment, or by inserting a break (i.e., stopping the Rhythm for one measure).

Button name

Fill In [Auto] button

Fill In [Break] button

A fill-in will automatically be added when you press a Variation button to change the accompaniment or Rhythm arrangement.

Stop the Rhythm at the end of that measure (Break).

Function

What’s 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).

The functions of the Variation buttons and Fill In [Break] button can be assigned to the foot switches located on each side of the Expression Pedal. Please refer to “Changing the Function of the Foot Switch” (p.

121).

You can change the behavior of the Fill In [Auto] button and Fill In [Break] button (p. 203).

Using Rhythm Performance

Changing the Arrangement of the Rhythm and Accompaniment (Variation)

You can change the arrangement of the accompaniment. This function is called “Variation.” For each Rhythm, there are four types of arrangement for the accompaniment. The following buttons are called Variation buttons.

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Press the Variation buttons to change the arrangement of the accompaniment.

The indicator of the button you pressed will light. The Variation [1] button produces the simplest arrangement, and the Variation [4] button produces the most florid. For an intro or ending, Variation [1] button is the shortest and simplest.

Using Rhythm Performance

Playing Chords with Simple Fingering (Chord Intelligence)

“Chord Intelligence” is a feature that intelligently plays the correct accompaniment chords the moment you play a key specifying a chord on the Lower keyboard during Automatic Accompaniment.

For example, in order to make the instrument detect a “C Major” chord, you must normally play the three keys “C,” “E,” and “G.” If you use the Chord Intelligence function, you can simply press a single “C” key in the lower keyboard to sound a C Major chord with the voice selected for the Lower part.

For more information about chord fingering, refer to the “Chord List” (p. 249).

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Touch <Rhythm> on the Main screen.

The Rhythm screen appears.

Touch < > (Utility) on the Rhythm screen.

The Utility screen appears.

You can also open the Rhythm screen by pressing a Rhythm button.

Using Rhythm Performance

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Touch <Options>.

The Rhythm Options screen appears.

Touch the Chord Intelligence setting to turn it “ON.”

The Chord Intelligence function can now be used. Each time you touch the Chord Intelligence setting, it will be switched ON/

OFF. If you press the root note of the chord (p. 251) in the lower keyboard when

the Chord Intelligence function is ON, all notes in that chord will sound. For example, if you press the root “C” of the C major chord in the lower keyboard, the notes of the C major chord “C,” “E,” and “G” will be sounded by the voice selected for the lower part.

If you wish to turn off the Chord Intelligence function,

When the Leading Bass function (p. 82) is on and the Chord Intelligence function is off, you can specify chords with a combination of the lower keyboard and pedalboard.

Using Rhythm Performance

When you touch the [One Touch Program] button, the Chord Intelligence setting will automatically be turned ON.

switch it “OFF.”

Using Rhythm Performance

Leading Bass Function

When Automatic Accompaniment is used, and the Pedal [To Lower] button is ON, the Pedal Bass voice will normally play the root note (p. 251) 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). This allows the bass to be a note other than the root of the chord you play and the bass note will change when inverted chords are played (p.

251).

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Touch <Rhythm> on the Main screen.

The Rhythm screen appears.

Touch < > (Utility) on the Rhythm screen.

The Utility screen appears.

You can also open the Rhythm screen by pressing the Rhythm buttons.

When the Leading Bass function is on and the Chord Intelligence function (p. 80) is off, you can specify chords with a combination of the lower keyboard and pedalboard.

Using Rhythm Performance

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Touch <Options>.

The Rhythm Options screen appears.

Touch the Leading Bass setting to turn it “ON.”

Each time you touch the Leading Bass setting, it will be switched ON/OFF.

To turn off the Leading Bass function, set the Leading Bass setting to “OFF.”

You can assign the Leading Bass functions to either of the foot switches located on each side of the Expression Pedal. Please refer to “Changing the Function of the Foot Switch” (p.

121).

Using Rhythm Performance

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

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

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

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

• Arranger [On/Off] button lit (Automatic Accompaniment playing)

• [Sync Start] button and [Intro/Ending] button lit (Waiting for Sync Start) (p. 76)

• Chord Intelligence function is ON (p. 80)

What is Sync Start?

Sync Start is a function that starts the Rhythm at the moment that you play the lower keyboard or pedalboard.

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.

The panel settings specified by the One Touch Program function are as follows.

8 panel settings for each Rhythm (4 panel settings x 2 groups)

1 2 3 4

2 Group (Orchestra)

NOTE

If the Arranger function is ON (the Arranger [On/Off] button indicator is lit), it is not be able to start the Rhythm by playing the pedalboard (p. 78).

1 2 3 4

Rhythm

Group (Band)

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Select a Rhythm (p. 71).

Press the [One Touch Program] button.

The [One Touch Program] button’s indicator will light.

An One Touch Program Group (One Touch Program Group select) screen like the one shown below will be displayed.

When you press the [One Touch Program] button, the “Arranger Update” setting will automatically change to “INSTANT” (p. 99).

Using Rhythm Performance

While the One Touch Program Group screen is displayed, touch the screen to select a One Touch Program group.

If you fail to select a One Touch Program group while the One Touch Program Group screen is displayed, “Basic” will be selected automatically.

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 lower 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.

You will return to the panel settings that were in effect prior to pressing the [One Touch Program] button.

To redisplay the One Touch Program Group screen, while holding down the Registration [Write] button, press the [One Touch Program] button. Touch the One Touch Program Group screen to reselect the group.

The One Touch Program function will be turned off if

ou’re using the Quick Registration function (p. 35) or if you’ve loaded a Registration. (p. 106)

Using Rhythm Performance

Using a Rhythm from a USB Memory

The ATELIER contains a variety of Rhythms, but you can also use Rhythms from USB memory or floppy disk to perform Rhythms in an even wider range of styles.

Reviewing the Rhythms on USB Memory

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Press the Rhythm [User] button (confirm that its indicator is lit).

The Rhythm screen appears.

Connect the USB memory containing the Rhythms to the external memory connector.

Touch < > < > to select “Ext Memory” and see the

NOTE

Unauthorized use of commercially available Music Style disk for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws.

If you copy Rhythms from USB memory or floppy disk into user memory (p. 72), you’ll be able to access those Rhythms simply by pressing the [User] button (p. 87).

If you want to use Rhythms from a floppy disk, connect the floppy disk drive to the Ext Drive connector.

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Rhythms in USB memory.

The Rhythm screen will show the Rhythms on the USB memory.

If “User” is selected, the Rhythms saved in User memory (p. 72) will be shown. If “Disk” is selected, the Rhythms saved on the floppy disk will be shown.

Touch the Rhythm screen to select a Rhythm.

The [Start/Stop] button indicator will blink while the Rhythms are being loaded into internal memory.When loading is finished, you will be able to play the selected Rhythm.

Press the [Start/Stop] button.

The selected Rhythm is played.

Copying Rhythms

User memory (p. 72) already contains Rhythms, but you can replace these Rhythms with Rhythms from USB memory or floppy disk. Rhythms copied from the USB memory into User memory will not be lost even if the power is turned off. It is convenient to copy frequently-used Rhythms into User memory.

Rhythms that you’ve created and saved in user memory can also be copied to USB memory (p. 89).

Copying Rhythms from USB Memory to User Memory

Using Rhythm Performance

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Connect the USB memory to the External Memory connector.

Touch <Rhythm> on the Main screen.

The Rhythm screen appears.

Touch < > (Utility) on the Rhythm screen.

The Utility screen appears.

If you want to copy Rhythms from floppy disk, connect the floppy disk drive to the Ext Drive connector.

Using Rhythm Performance

Touch <File Edit>.

The Rhythm File Edit screen appears.

Touch <Copy> (Rhythm Copy).

The Rhythm File Copy screen appears.

Touch < > < > to select the media (the location of the Rhythm you want to copy).

If you want to copy a Rhythm from USB memory, select “Ext Memory.” If you want to copy a Rhythm from floppy disk, select “Disk.”

Touch < > < > to select the Rhythm you want to copy.

Touch User < > < > to select the copy-destination number.

Numbers for which a Rhythm name is shown already have a Rhythm saved to them.

If you choose <Copy All>, all the Rhythms stored in the currently selected folder of USB memory or the floppy disk will be copied in a single operation.

Using Rhythm Performance

Touch <Execute>.

The copying of the Rhythm to User memory begins. When copying ends, the “- - - - -” in the screen will change to the Rhythm name

that you copied.

If you select a number in which a Rhythm is already saved, a screen like the following will appear.

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If you want to delete the previously saved Rhythm and overwrite it with the Rhythm you’re newly saving, touch <OK>.

If you don’t want to delete the previously saved Rhythm, touch <Cancel>, then select a number at which no Rhythm has been saved, and copy the Rhythm to that number.

Copying Rhythms from User Memory to USB Memory

NOTE

Never remove the USB memory or turn off the power while the Rhythm data is being copied from USB memory into the

TELIER. If you do so, the Rhythm data will not be loaded into the ATELIER, and malfunctions could result. After returning the Rhythm stored in the user memory to the factory settings (p. 218), copy the Rhythm from USB memory once more.

Using Rhythm Performance

You can return only the user memory to the factory settings. Refer to “Restoring the User Memory to the Original Factory Settings” (p. 218).

You can copy Rhythms from user memory to USB memory. In this case, touch the arrow icon located in the center of the “Rhythm File

Copy screen” in step 5 of the above procedure, so the arrow points upwards. In this state, you’ll be copying Rhythms from user memory to USB memory.

The rest of the procedure is the same as when copying Rhythms from USB memory to user memory.

Using Rhythm Performance

Changing the Order of the Saved Rhythms

You can rearrange the order of the Rhythms stored in User memory (p. 72) or USB memory.

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Touch <Rhythm> on the Main screen.

The Rhythm screen appears.

Touch < > (Utility) on the Rhythm screen.

The Utility screen appears.

Using Rhythm Performance

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Touch <File Edit>.

The Rhythm File Edit screen appears.

Button

Rename

Down

Meaning Description

Modify the name

Change the order (upward)

Change the order (downward)

The Rename screen appears. You can touch the screen and rename the selected Rhythm (p. 92).

The selected Rhythm will be moved earlier in the order.

The selected Rhythm will be moved later in the order.

Using Rhythm Performance

Delete

Copy

Delete the Rhythm

Copies the Rhythm

The selected Rhythm will be deleted (p. 94).

You can copy Rhythms from USB memory to user memory, or copy Rhythms from user memory to USB memory (p. 87).

Touch < > < > to select the desired media.

Choose “User” if you want to change the order of the Rhythms saved in user memory, or choose “Ext Memory” if you want to change the order of the Rhythms saved in USB memory. Choose “Disk” if you want to change the order of the Rhythms saved in floppy disk.

Touch < > < > to select the Rhythm.

Touch <Up> or <Down> to move the Rhythm.

Touch <Exit>.

Using Rhythm Performance

Renaming a Saved Rhythm

You can rename Rhythms stored in User memory (p. 72) or USB memory.

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Touch <Rhythm> on the Main screen.

The Rhythm screen appears.

Touch < > (Utility) on the Rhythm screen.

The Utility screen appears.

Touch <File Edit>.

The Rhythm File Edit screen appears.

Touch < > < > to select the desired media.

Choose “User” if you want to change the name of the Rhythms saved in user memory, or choose “Ext Memory” if you want to change the name of the Rhythms saved in USB memory. Choose “Disk” if you want to change the name of the Rhythms saved in floppy disk.

Touch < > < > to select the Rhythm whose name you want to change.

Using Rhythm Performance

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Touch <Rename>.

The Rename screen appears.

Touch < > to change among uppercase/ lowercase/symbols.

Each touch of the character switch button takes you to the next available

choice, like this: uppercase → lowercase → symbols → uppercase ....

Touch the screen to specify the desired character.

Using Rhythm Performance

10.

The following characters can be selected.

Uppercase

Lowercase

Symbols

To cancel the operation, touch <Cancel>.

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

Delete a character.

Insert a space.

Move the cursor (the symbol that indicates the location at which characters will be input) to left or right.

When you’re done making the settings, touch <OK>.

The Rhythm has now been named. The Edit User screen reappears.

Touch <Exit>.

Using Rhythm Performance

Deleting Saved Rhythm

You can delete Rhythms stored in User memory (p. 72) or USB memory.

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Touch <Rhythm> on the Main screen.

The Rhythm screen appears.

Touch < > (Utility) on the Rhythm screen.

The Utility screen appears.

Touch <File Edit>.

The Rhythm File Edit screen appears.

Button

Rename

Down

Delete

Copy

Meaning Description

Modify the name

Change the order (upward)

Change the order (downward)

Delete the Rhythm

Copies the Rhythm

The Rename screen appears. You can touch the screen and rename the selected Rhythm (p. 92).

The selected Rhythm will be moved earlier in the order (p. 90).

The selected Rhythm will be moved later in the order (p. 90).

The selected Rhythm will be deleted.

You can copy Rhythms from USB memory to user memory, or copy Rhythms from user memory to USB memory (p. 87).

Using Rhythm Performance

Touch < > < > to select the desired media.

Choose “User” if you want to delete the Rhythm saved in user memory, or choose “Ext Memory” if you want to delete the Rhythm saved in USB memory.

Choose “Disk” if you want to delete the Rhythm saved in floppy disk.

Touch < > < > to select the Rhythm that you wish to delete.

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Touch <Delete>.

The following display appears.

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To cancel operation, touch <Cancel>.

If you are sure that you wish to delete the Rhythm, touch <OK>.

When a Rhythm is deleted, the deleted Rhythm name will change to “- - - - -.”

Using the Registration Buttons

The ATELIER allows you to store sound settings and panel settings in the Registration buttons.

The ATELIER has a total of eight Registration buttons, and one set of panel settings can be registered to each button, for a total of eight types of 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.

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About the Registration Buttons

In addition to assigning voices and Rhythms to the Registration buttons, you can also store the following settings:

• Panel button settings (for example, settings for the Level [▲] [▼] buttons and Solo [To Lower] button, etc.)

• Controller settings (functions assigned to foot switches, pitch bend range, etc.)

• Other types of settings (reverb type, tempo settings, degree of initial touch, etc.)

If you would like to know all of the settings that can be recorded to the Registration buttons, refer to “Settings That Are Stored In the Individual Registration Buttons” (p. 253).

The eight settings stored at the Registration buttons can be saved as a “set” in USB memory, a floppy disk, or user memory (p. 103).

In addition to the settings saved to the Registration buttons, the following data is also saved when Registration sets are saved.

• Registration Name →p. 101

• Registration Shift →p. 122

• Arranger Update →p. 99

• Trans. Update (Transpose Update) →p. 205

• Exp. Curve (Expression Curve) →p. 124

• Rhythm Mode setting →p. 203

Settings that have been stored to Registration buttons [1]–[8] 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.

24).

Recorded performance data and Rhythms from User memory (p. 72) are not stored in Registration sets. When a Rhythm saved in User memory is assigned to a Registration set, that Rhythm is copied beforehand to the User memory.

With the factory settings, the Arranger Update setting is set to “DELAYED.” If Arranger Update is set to “DELAYED,” you will need to hold down the Registration button for several seconds in order to recall the tempo and Rhythm settings. If you want the tempo and Rhythm settings to be recalled instantly when you press a Registration button, change the Arranger Update setting to ”INSTANT.” For details, refer to “Recalling a Registration” (p. 98)

Procedure for Creating Registration Sets

Prepare the Registrations

A convenient way to make the sequence of Registration buttons to be pressed easy to understand is to store the panel settings starting from the Registration [1] button, continuing with subsequent buttons in accordance with the progression of the song.

Save the Registrations to the USB memory or User memory

If you want to use more than eight Registrations in a song, save the settings for Registration buttons [1]–[8] to a USB memory or User memory as a set, then continue to store further panel settings again, starting from Registration button [1]. Save all of the Registration sets you have set to the USB memory or user memory.

Arrange the Registrations in the sequence they are to be used

Save the Registration sets to the USB memory or user memory in the order they are to be used in the song. You can use the File Edit function (p. 112) to alter the sequence and names of Registrations contained on the USB memory or User memory (p. 101) as well as delete such Registrations (p. 110).

Using the Registration Buttons

Using Registration Sets

Call up the Registration sets saved on the USB memory to the ATELIER

Insert the USB memory containing the saved Registration sets into the external memory connector, and read the Registration sets into the ATELIER.

Switch the Registration sets as you perform

Press the Registration buttons to switch Registrations as you play the song. To call up the next Registration Set, assign the foot switch to “RIGHT + Load

Next” and recall the next Registration set (p. 122).

Storing Registrations

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Make all the panel settings that you wish to store.

Using the Registration Buttons

For details on the settings that are stored in a Registration, refer to “Settings That Are Stored In the Registration Buttons” (p. 253).

While holding down the [Write] button, press one of the Registration buttons [1]–[8].

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

Using the Registration Buttons

Recalling a Registration

Settings that have been registered to Registration buttons [1]–[8] can be recalled in two ways: “INSTANT” and “DELAYED.”

At the factory this is set to “DELAYED.”

How to Recall a Registration (DELAYED)

Recalling Voices and Other Panel Settings

When changing the way Registrations are called up, refer to “Changing the Timing of Recalling Registrations” (p.

99).

Press and immediately release one of the Registration buttons [1]–[8].

Recalling Settings for Rhythm Performance and Automatic Accompaniment in Addition to the Panel Settings

Press and hold a Registration button [1]–[8] 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.

How to Recall a Registration (INSTANT)

Recalling Settings for Rhythm Performance and Automatic Accompaniment in Addition to Panel Settings

Press and immediately release one of the Registration buttons [1]–[8].

Roland AT-500 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

Important Notes

Main Features

Conventions Used in This Manual

Contents

Panel Descriptions

Before You Start Playing

Setting Up the Music Rest

Connecting the Speaker Cable

Opening/Closing the Lid

Connecting the Power Cord

Turning the Power On and Off

Turning On the Power

Turning Off the Power

Using Headphones

Using a Microphone

Using the Cord Hook

Restoring All the Factory Default Settings

Using the External Memory

Connecting the USB Memory

Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive

Using a CD

Connecting a CD Drive

About the Display

Understanding the Main and Related Screens

Convenient Functions

Listening to the Demo Songs

Choose a Keyword for Quick Registration Selection

Music Assistant Function

Music Assistant Search

About the Quick Guide Function

About the Index Menu

Creating a Folder

Selecting and Playing Sounds

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

Creating Organ Sounds (Vintage Organ)

Playing a Vintage Organ Voice

Performing with an Active Expression Voice

Performing with a Human Voice

Adjust the Volume Balance

Transpose the Pitch in Octave Units (Octave Shift)

Playing Drum Sounds or Sound Effects from the Entire Lower Keyboard (Drums/SFX)

Changing Drums/SFX Sets

Playing a Lower Voice with Percussion Instrument Sounds and a Voice Phrase (Manual Percussion)

Changing the Manual Percussion Sets

Sustaining Notes in the Lower Part (Lower Voice Hold)

Using Rhythm Performance

Selecting a Rhythm

Using Rhythms Stored in User Memory

Rhythm Search

Playing Rhythm

Starting at the Press of a Button

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

Stopping the Rhythm

Changing a Rhythm’s Tempo

Playing the Count Sound at the End of the Intro

Playing Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment

Adding Variety to the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment

Changing the Arrangement of the Rhythm and Accompaniment (Variation)

Playing Chords with Simple Fingering (Chord Intelligence)

Leading Bass Function

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

Using a Rhythm from a USB Memory

Reviewing the Rhythms on USB Memory

Copying Rhythms

Changing the Order of the Saved Rhythms

Renaming a Saved Rhythm

Deleting Saved Rhythm

Using the Registration Buttons

Storing Registrations