Roland Corporation AT-20S Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3, 4), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 5, 6). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BLUE: BROWN:

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

NEUTRAL LIVE

For the U.K.

USING THE UNIT SAFELY

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

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

* Material damage refers to damage or

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

001

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

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002a

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

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003

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

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004

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

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

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

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

or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration.

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007

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

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008a

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

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008e

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

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

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

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

009

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

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010

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

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011

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

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012a:

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

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

damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been

spilled onto the unit; or

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise

has become wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance.

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USING THE UNIT SAFELY

013

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

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014

• Protect the unit from strong impact.

(Do not drop it!)

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015

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

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016

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

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026

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

101a

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

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102b

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

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103a:

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

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104

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

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106

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

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107b

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

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108a

• Before moving the unit, disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and pull out all cords from external devices.

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108d: Selection

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

• Check to make sure the bolt securing the unit to

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

• Disconnect the power cord.

• Disconnect all cords coming from external

devices.

• Close the lid.

• Remove the music stand.

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109a

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

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110a

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

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116

• Be careful when opening/closing the lid so you do not get your fingers pinched (p. 16). Adult supervision is recommended whenever small children use the unit.

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117: Selection

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

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

stool.

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

bench.

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

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

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Important Notes

291b

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

Power Supply

301

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

307

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

308

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

Placement

351

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

352a

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

352b

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

353

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

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

• Install the unit on a solid, level surface.

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

354b

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

355b

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

356

• Do not allow rubber, vinyl, or similar materials to remain on the unit for long periods of time. Such objects can discolor or otherwise harmfully affect the finish.

358

• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard or pedal board. This can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound.

359

• Do not paste stickers, decals, or the like to this instrument. Peeling such matter off the instrument may damage the exterior finish.

Maintenance

401b

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

402

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

Repairs and Data

452

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

Additional Precautions

551

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

552

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

553

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

554

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Rear side of the disk

Write (can write new data onto disk)

Protect (prevents writing to disk)

Write Protect Tab

556

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

557

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

\558a

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

\559b

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

560

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

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

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

Handling Floppy Disks

651

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

• Never touch the magnetic medium inside the disk.

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

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

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

652

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

Before Using Floppy Disks

Handling the Floppy Disk Drive

602

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

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

604

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

605a

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

606

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

607

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

608

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

653

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

654

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

655

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

203

* GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland

Corporation.

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* Apple and Macintosh registered trademark of Apple

Computer, Inc.

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* IBM and IBM PC registered trademark of International

Business Machines Corporation.

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* All product names mentioned in this document are

trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Main Features

We want to take a moment to thank you for your purchase of the Roland AT-20S “Atelier Series” Organ. The AT-20S is an electronic organ which provides a generous collection of rich organ sounds. In addition, it is designed to be easy to learn and use. In order to enjoy reliable performance of your new keyboard for many years to come, please take the time to read through this manual in its entirety.

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Basic concepts of the ATELIER series

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A full complement of organ sounds

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

Panel layout based on a tradition of emphasis on realtime operation

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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.

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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 organno need to perform complicated editing operations.

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Expansive lower keyboard with damper pedal for piano-like expressiveness

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

Design utilizes your existing music data

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

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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

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Since a floppy disk drive is built in, you can use the wide array of commercially available SMF music files to enjoy ensemble performances or automatic playback.

Main Features

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Main Features

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Featuring the newly developed V-Arranger with sophisticated rhythm sounds and realistic automatic accompaniment

Newly developed Active Expression sounds

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Human voices

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Harmony Intelligence

You will enjoy rhythm and automatic accompaniment so realistic that it sounds like your own backup band is right there!

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.

In addition to its diverse organ voices, the ATELIER-S series instruments also offer unique vocals, such as “Jazz Scat.”

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.

Store disk styles in internal memory

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Although the Rhythm [Disk] button already contains various rhythms, these can be replaced by rhythms from a music style disk. Rhythms that are loaded from a music style disk into internal memory will not be lost even when the power is turned off, so you will find it convenient to load frequently used rhythms into internal memory.

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The Lyrics for SMF Music Files can be displayed

When playing back commercially available SMF music files with lyrics, the lyrics can be viewed on the instrument’s display, allowing you to enjoy karaoke.

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Conventions Used in This Manual

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

• Whether a button light is illuminated, dark, or blinking is illustrated as shown below.

fig.00-01

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• 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.

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

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

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blink

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

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

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

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

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

Opening/Closing the Lid ..............................................................................................................................16

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

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

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

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

Turning Off the Power ......................................................................................................................17

Connecting a Microphone .............................................................................................................................17

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

Restoring All the Factory Default Settings .................................................................................................18

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Selecting the Upper and Lower Voices .......................................................................................... 22

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Playing the Count Sound at the End of the Intro ...................................................................................... 34

Playing Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment.................................................................................... 35

Changing the Tempo ..................................................................................................................................... 35

A Simple Way to Make Automatic Accompaniment Settings (One Touch Program)......................... 36

Using a Rhythm from a Disk........................................................................................................................ 37

Inserting and Ejecting a Floppy Disk.............................................................................................. 37

Reviewing the Styles on a Music Style Disk.................................................................................. 37

Contents

Loading Disk Rhythms Into Internal Memory.............................................................................. 38

Restoring the Rhythm Stored in the Rhythm [Disk] Button to the Factory Settings............... 39

Adding Various Effects to a Voice .............................................. 40

Adding Harmony to a Melody (Harmony Intelligence) .......................................................................... 40

Changing the Type of Harmony Intelligence ............................................................................................ 40

Adding Modulation to the Sound (Rotary Effect)..................................................................................... 42

Reverb Effect ................................................................................................................................................... 43

Sustain Effect................................................................................................................................................... 44

When Adding Sustain to the Upper or Lower Part...................................................................... 44

When Adding Sustain to the Pedal Bass Part................................................................................ 44

Using the Play Functions ............................................................ 45

Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Voice (Pedal [To Lower] Button).................................... 45

Transposing to a Different Key (Transpose Buttons)................................................................................ 46

Adjusting the Overall Volume Using an Expression Pedal..................................................................... 47

Adding Decay to the Sound (Damper Pedal) ............................................................................................ 47

Using the Foot Switch.................................................................................................................................... 48

Using the Registration Buttons ................................................... 49

Storing Registrations...................................................................................................................................... 49

Recalling a Registration................................................................................................................................. 50

How to Recall a Registration............................................................................................................ 50

Changing the Timing of Recalling Registrations .......................................................................... 50

Automatically Registering When You Switch Panel Settings ................................................................. 51

Assigning a Name to a Registration Set...................................................................................................... 51

Copying Only the Name of a Registration .................................................................................... 53

Saving Registration Sets to a Floppy Disk.................................................................................................. 54

Loading Previously Saved Registration Sets Into the AT-20S................................................................. 55

Loading a Set of Registrations ......................................................................................................... 55

Loading an Individual Registration................................................................................................ 56

Deleting a Set of Registrations from a Floppy Disk .................................................................................. 57

Record and Playback Your Performance .................................... 58

Playing Back Performance Songs Stored on Floppy Disk........................................................................ 59

Recording a Performance.............................................................................................................................. 61

Recording Each Part Separately................................................................................................................... 62

Playing Back a Performance Song ............................................................................................................... 63

Add a Count Sound to Match the Timing (Count In) .................................................................. 63

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

Re-Recording .................................................................................................................................................. 65

Erasing a Performance Song......................................................................................................................... 66

Formatting Disks............................................................................................................................................ 67

Changing the Name of a Performance Song (Rename)............................................................................ 69

Saving Performance Songs onto Floppy Disk............................................................................................ 70

Loading Performance Songs Into the AT-20S ............................................................................................ 72

Layering a New Recording onto SMF Music Files ....................................................................... 73

Deleting Performance Songs Stored on Disk ............................................................................................. 74

Re-Recording Part of Your Performance (Punch-in Recording) ............................................................. 75

Recording and Layering Drum Parts (Loop Recording).......................................................................... 77

Using Song with a Different Tempo Than That of the Performance Song ............................................ 78

Settings for the Composer .......................................................... 79

Changing the Key When Playing Back Songs ............................................................................................79

Count-in Recording ........................................................................................................................................79

Changing the Metronome Setting ................................................................................................................79

Adjusting the Metronome Volume ..............................................................................................................80

Changing the Sound of the Metronome .....................................................................................................80

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

Changing the Function of the Expression Pedal (Exp. Source) ...............................................................81

Function During Recording .............................................................................................................81

Function During Playback ................................................................................................................81

Muting Individual Channels of Performance Data ...................................................................................82

Switching the Display of Lyrics On or Off .................................................................................................82

Edit Menu (Editing Song Files) .................................................... 83

Delete a Specific Measure (Delete Measure) ..............................................................................................83

Delete the Recording from a Track (Delete Track) ....................................................................................84

Erase Recording (Erase Event) .....................................................................................................................85

Copy Measures (Copy) ..................................................................................................................................86

Correct Timing Inaccuracies(Quantize) ......................................................................................................87

Contents

Adjusting the Effects .................................................................. 88

Changing the Reverb Type ...........................................................................................................................88

Changing the Depth of the Reverb ..............................................................................................................88

Changing the Wall Type ...............................................................................................................................89

Sustain Effect ...................................................................................................................................................89

Changing the Sustain Length .......................................................................................................................89

Various Other Settings ............................................................... 90

Turning Initial Touch On/Off (Initial Touch) ............................................................................................90

Changing the Function of the Foot Switch .................................................................................................90

Using the Foot Switch to to Switch Registrations (Regist Shift) ..............................................................91

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

Changing the Pedalboard Polyphony (Pedal Bass Mode) .......................................................................91

Changing How the Solo Voice Responds (Solo Mode) ............................................................................92

Damper Pedal Assignment ...........................................................................................................................92

Glide Destination ...........................................................................................................................................92

Drums/SFX Set ...............................................................................................................................................93

Harmony Intelligence Type ..........................................................................................................................93

Turning Chord Intelligence On/Off (Chord Intelligence) .......................................................................93

Turning Chord Hold On/Off (Chord Hold) ..............................................................................................94

Registration Arranger Update (Arranger Settings Recall Timing) .........................................................94

Registration Transpose Update (Transpose Setting Recall Timing) .......................................................95

Adjust the Standard Pitch (Master Tune) ...................................................................................................95

Adjust the LCD Contrast (LCD Contrast) ..................................................................................................95

Selecting the MIDI Transmit Channel (Tx MIDI Channel) ......................................................................96

MIDI IN Mode ................................................................................................................................................96

Specifying Transmission of PC Numbers (Send PC Switch) ................................................................... 97

Setting PC Numbers (PC Number) ..............................................................................................................97

Contents

Connecting with External Devices .............................................. 98

Names and Functions of Jacks and Connectors .........................................................................................98

Making the Connections ...............................................................................................................................98

Connecting Audio Equipment .........................................................................................................98

Connecting a Computer ....................................................................................................................99

If You’re Using MIDI ...................................................................................................................................100

Connecting the AT-20S to a MIDI Instrument ............................................................................100

Appendixes

Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................................101

Display Messages .........................................................................................................................................103

Voice List .......................................................................................................................................................105

Drum Set List ................................................................................................................................................106

Rhythm List ...................................................................................................................................................108

Chord List ......................................................................................................................................................109

Settings That Are Stored After the Power Is Turned Off .......................................................................111

Glossary .........................................................................................................................................................112

MIDI Implementation Chart........................................................................................................................114

Main Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 115

Demo Song List .............................................................................................................................................117

Index ...............................................................................................................................................................119

MEMO

Panel Descriptions

PianoStrings

Choir

Brass

Guitar

Lower1Lower

Pipe

Organ

Beat

MeasureRhythm/ Song Name

ChordTem p o

Display/ Exit

Part

ValueTo Lower

Utility

Write

Manual

Registration

Transpose

Master Volume

MaxMin

Reverb SMF Rhythm

Accomp/

Pedal

Level Level Level

Organ Orchestral

Lower

Power On

On/Off

Sustain

Pedal

Arranger

Drums/ SFX

Lower

On/Off

Sync Start

Tempo Fill In

Original

Variation

Standard

Intro/

Ending Count Down

World

Latin

Disk

Ballad

ShowtimeMarch Acoustic

Full

Advanced

Basic

Rhythm

Program

One Touch

Waltz/ Tra d /

Swing

Big Band/

Gospel

Country/

Contempo

Oldies/

Start /Stop

Rotary Sound

Fast/ Slow

Style Orchestrator

2 3 4 5

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[Power On] switch ( → p. 16)

Panel Speaker

[Master Volume] knob ( → p. 16)

Part Balance [▲] [▼] button ( → p. 26, p. 43)

Pedal Bass Voice select buttons ( → p. 23)

Pedal Part [To Lower] button ( → p. 45) Level [▲] [▼] button ( → p. 26)

Lower Voice select buttons ( → p. 22)

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

Transpose [-] [+] buttons ( → p. 46)

[Utility] button ( → p. 90-p. 95) [Display/Exit] button ( → p. 18) Menu [ ][ ] buttons Part [ ][ ] buttons Value [-] [+] buttons

Registration buttons

[Write] button ( → p. 49) [Manual] button ( → p. 51) Registration [1] - [4] buttons ( → p. 49)

Display ( → p. 18)

Beat Indicator ( → p. 35)

Upper voice select buttons ( → p. 22)

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

[Harmony Intelligence] button ( → p. 40)

Solo voice select buttons ( → p. 24)

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

Sax

Flute

Full Jazz

Pipe

PianoStrings

Choir

Brass

Guitar

Trumpet

Level Level Level

Organ

Upper

Solo

Composer

Demo

Load SaveFunction Registration

Stop

Reset

Play Rec FwdBwd

Select

Clear

Harmony Intelligence

Rename

Lower Upper Solo ControlAccomp BassRhythm

Orchestral

Tra c k

11 12 13 14 15 2

Composer

[Demo] button ( → p. 19, p. 59) Select [-] [+] buttons [Load] button ( → p. 55, p. 56, p. 72) [Function] button ( → p. 79-p. 87) [Save] button ( → p. 54, p. 70) [Registration] button ( → p. 51-p. 57) Track buttons ( → p. 58, p. 64) [Reset] button [Stop] button [Play] button ( → p. 63, p. 59) [Rec] button ( → p. 59, p. 62, p. 65) [Bwd] button [Fwd] button

Disk Drive ( → p. 37)

Lower [Drums/SFX] button ( → p. 28)

Rotary Sound ( → p. 42)

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

Sustain [Pedal] button ( → p. 44)

Rhythm select buttons ( → p. 30)

Arranger [On/Off] button ( → p. 35) Style Orchestrator buttons ( → p. 33) Tempo [ ][ ] button ( → p. 35) Fill In [To Variation] button ( → p. 33) Fill In [To Original] button ( → p. 33) [Intro/Ending] button ( → p. 31) [Count Down] button ( → p. 34) [One Touch Program] button ( → p. 36) [Sync Start] button ( → p. 31) [Start/Stop] button ( → p. 31)

Before You Start Playing

MaxMin

Master

Volume

Power On

Lower position

increase the volume

decrease the volume

MaxMin

Master

Volume

Opening/Closing the Lid

fig.01-02

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 small

children are going to be using the instrument.

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

organ.

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

keyboard when you close the lid.

Setting Up the Music Stand

fig.01-03

Turning the Power On and Off

* Once the connections have been completed, turn on or off power

to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on or

off devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction

and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

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Tuning On the Power

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

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

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

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

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

fig.01-05

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

fig.01-06

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

Connecting the Power Cord

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

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

fig.01-04

* 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.

* 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.

The [Master Volume] knob is an overall control for adjusting the volume of the entire instrument.

Position the Expression Pedal to the half-way mark. Now adjust the [Master Volume] knob to a suitable level. Now that this level has been set, you can use the Expression Pedal to change the volume with your foot as you play the AT-20S. The volume will be increased when the Expression Pedal is pressed down, and decreased when the pedal is returned.

fig.01-07

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Mic In Jack

Mic Echo knob

Volume knob

Turning Off the Power

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

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

fig.01-06

Power On

Upper position

OFF

Connecting a Microphone

You can connect a microphone into the Mic In jack, and enjoy

karaoke with the AT-20S.

fig.01-08

Before You Start Playing

Using Headphones

The AT-20S features a Phones jack. This allows you to play

without having to worry about bothering others around you,

even at night.

fig.01-08

Connect the headphones to the Phones jack on the underside of the unit.

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

Connect a microphone (sold separately) to the Mic In jack on the lower-right area of the instrument.

Rotate the [Mic Echo] knob in front of the Mic In jack to adjust the echo level.

Rotate the [Mic Volume] knob in front of the [Mic Echo] knob to adjust the volume level for the microphone.

Some Notes on Using a Microphone

• Be careful of high volume levels when using mikes late at

night or early in the morning.

• When connecting a microphone to the AT-20S, 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 microphone at a greater distance from

speakers.

• Lowering volume levels.

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

* Accepts connection of Stereo headphones.

Some Notes on Using Headphones

• To prevent damage to the cord, handle the headphones

only by the headset or the plug.

• Headphones may be damaged if the volume is too high

when they are plugged in.

Lower the volume on the AT-20S 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.

Before You Start Playing

Beat

MeasureRhythm /Song Name

ChordTempo

Display/ Exit

Par t

Value

Utility

Rhythm

Tempo

Chord

Song Name

Measure Number

Tempo Chord

Song Name

Song No.

Tempo Chord

Restoring All the Factory Default Settings

The settings stored in the AT-20S can be returned to their

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

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

Turning off the power.

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

fig.01-15

Power On

The following display appears.

fig.01-16

One Touch

Program

Displaying Basic Screens

The instrument’s display provides a large variety of infor-

mation. The AT-20S has two types of basic display screen: the

Rhythm display, and the Composer display. You can

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

button.

fig.01-17

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Rhythm Screen

fig.01-18

When factory reset is completed, the basic screen reappears.

* Loading factory default settings will erase any Registrations

currently in the memory of the AT-20S. To save the registra-

tions you are currently using, refer to page 54.

* Even if you perform the Factory Reset operation, the Rhythm

[Disk] button will not return to the factory settings.

If you wish to return the Rhythm [Disk] button to the factory

settings, please refer to page 39.

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Composer Screen

When internal music data is selected:

fig.01-19

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

fig.01-20

Selecting and Playing Sounds

Listening to the Demo Songs

The AT-20S contains 8 Demo songs. Here’s how to play the Demo songs, and fully appreciate the sounds, Rhythms, and Automatic Accompaniment that are available with the AT-20S.

fig.02-01

Stop

Composer

Select

Load SaveFunction Registration

Rename

Tr a ck

Lower Upper Solo ControlAccomp BassRhythm

Play Rec FwdBwd

Clear

Demo

Reset

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

If a floppy disk is in the disk drive, press the Eject button (p. 37) and remove the floppy disk.

Press the [Demo] button (the indicator will light).

fig.02-02

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

Press the [Play] button.

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

To stop playback in the middle of the song, press the [Stop] button.

The [Demo] button’s indicator will be turned off.

Check out the “Demo Song List” (p. 117) for information such as the names of the composers and players of the demo songs.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

●

If the following screen appears

If the performance song in the unit has not been saved to a floppy disk, the following message will appear, and it will not be possible to play the Demo songs.

fig.02-03

If you don’t mind erasing this song, press the [Rec] button. However, if you wish to save this song, press the [Reset] button to cancel the procedure, and then save the song onto a floppy disk.

If you wish to save the musical data to a floppy disk, refer to “Saving Performance Songs onto Floppy Disk” (p. 70).

NOTE

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

Selecting Voices

Upper Keyboard

Lower Keyboard

Pedalboard

The AT-20S is able to produce the sounds of various instruments. These sounds are called “Voices” (or tones). It is very easy to select voices.

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About the Voices and Parts

The AT-20S has two keyboards and one Pedalboard, as shown below. From top to bottom these are called the “Upper Keyboard,” “Lower Keyboard,” and “Pedalboard.”

fig.02-04

Selecting and Playing Sounds

The Upper Keyboard and Lower Keyboard each have two parts: “Organ,” “Orchestral.” You can select one voice for each part, meaning that it is possible to layer up to two voices on each keyboard and play them simultaneously. The voice of the “Solo” part can be layered on the Upper keyboard.

The Pedalboard has the part: “Pedal.”

Keyboard Type of voices Parts

Upper Keyboard Upper Upper Organ

Upper Orchestral

Solo Solo

Lower Keyboard Lower Lower Organ

Lower Orchestral

Pedalboard Pedal Bass Pedal

Selecting and Playing Sounds

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

fig.02-05

NOTE

Tr umpet

Flute

Brass

Solo

Sax

Organ

Full Jazz

Pipe

Pedal

Organ

Upper

Orchestral

Level Level Level

PianoStrings

Brass

Choir

Guitar

Lower

Organ Orchestral

Level

Lower1Lower

Pipe

Level Level

Choir

PianoStrings

Guitar

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.

If none of the voice buttons are lit, playing the keyboard will not produce a sound.

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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 Organ 3” and the Lower keyboard will play “Lower Organ1.”

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

“Grand Piano” for the Upper Orchestral.

fig.02-06

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 Orchestral [Piano] button (the indicator lights).

Now when you play the Upper keyboard, the two voices “Jazz Organ2” and “Grand Piano” will sound simultaneously (mixed together).

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Selecting Pedal Bass Voice

Immediately after the power is turned on, the Pedal Bass voice will sound single notes using the “Organ Bass 1” voice. Here’s how to select Pedal voice played by the Pedalboard.

fig.02-07

Pedal

Level

Organ

To Lower

Selecting and Playing Sounds

fig.02-08

NOTE

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

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

Now when you play the Pedalboard, “Organ Bass 1” will be heard.

Settings can be adjusted to allow multiple notes to be played on the Pedalboard (p. 91)

If you press the Pedal [To Lower] button (indicator lights p. 45), the Pedal Bass voice can now be played by the Lower keyboard, not by the Pedalboard.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

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Selecting Solo Voice

The Solo section of the Upper keyboard is monophonic, that is, the Solo voice will only sound for the highest note played on the Upper keyboard. This allows you to play full chords and have the selected Solo voice playing the highest (solo) note.

fig.02-11

Solo

Level

Tr umpet

Sax

Flute

fig.02-12

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

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

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

It is possible to change how a Solo voice will sound. Normally, the Solo voice will be sounded by the highest note you play on the Upper keyboard, but you can make settings so that the last-played note will sound the Solo voice. You can also make settings so that the Solo voice will be sounded by all notes of the keyboard to which the Solo voice is assigned. For details refer to “Changing How the Solo Voice Responds (Solo Mode)” (p. 92).

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Selecting a Voice Using the [Others] Button

Notice that there is an [Others] button for each of the “Organ,” “Orchestral” sections of the Upper and Lower voices, for the “Solo” section, and for the “Pedal” sections of the Pedal bass voice. By using the [Others] button, you can select all the other voices, the ones that can’t be selected directly by pressing voice buttons.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

fig.02-10 (P.29)

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

The voice name appears in the display.

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

While the voice name is shown in the display screen, use the Value [-] [+] buttons to select the desired voice.

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

You can jump by voice group by pressing Part [ ] [ ] to select the voice group. The sound number of each voice is preceded by an alphabetical character A–V which indicates the sound group; e.g., “G11 Strings1.”

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.

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

About the voices that can be assigned to an [Others] button, please refer to “Voice List” (p.

105).

Selecting and Playing Sounds

Adjust the Volume Balance

The AT-20S allows you to adjust the volume balance individually for each Part.

fig.02-13

Accomp/

Reverb SMF Rhythm

Organ

Full Jazz

Pipe

Pedal

Level Level Level

Organ

Upper Solo

Choir

Orchestral

PianoStrings

Guitar

Level Level Level

Organ Orchestral

Lower1Lower

Pipe

Brass

Tr umpet

Flute

Lower

Choir

Sax

PianoStrings

Guitar

Brass

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

Accomp/SMF button:

- Automatic Accompaniment (except bass part)

- Playback of performance data from something other than the Atelier (EX.: SMF

music files)

- Rhythm performance

- Drums/SFX

fig.02-14

NOTE

Pedal button:

- Pedal Voice

- Bass part of Automatic Accompaniment

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

When you press the up button (▲), the volume increases; when you press the down button (▼), the volume decreases.

The volume can be set to any value from 0 to 12. When you press the Level [▲] [▼] buttons, the volume for each part will be shown in the display.

When the volume value shown in the display is 0, that part will produce no sound.

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. You can apply an Octave shift to the following 6 Parts: All of the Upper and Lower Parts (Organ/Orchestral) The Pedal Parts The Solo Part

fig.02-16

Press the [Utility] button.

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

Use the [ ] and [ ] Part buttons to select a performance Part to which you wish to apply an Octave Shift.

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

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

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

Press the [Utility] button.

The basic screen reappears.

NOTE

Please note that when you apply the Octave Shift function to certain voices, their pitch could be stretched beyond their recommended note ranges, and they may not sound as expected. Care should be taken when using Octave Shift.

Selecting and Playing Sounds

Playing Drum Sound or Sound Effects on the Keyboard

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Playing Drums 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.

fig.02-18

Lower

Drums/SFX

NOTE

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

Play the Lower keyboard and listen to the various drum sounds on each key. The [Drums/SFX] button will alternate between on (lit) and off each time it is pressed.

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

Refer to “Drum Set List” (p. 106) for details on which drum sound or Sound Effect will be played by each note.

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

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Changing the Drum/SFX Set

Immediately after the power is turned on, the STANDARD drum set will sound. Let’s try selecting a different Drum Set or the Sound Effect set. As the drum set, you can choose from 8 types of drum set and one type of sound effect. When you change the drum set, the sound produced by each note will change.

Refer to “Drum Set List” (p. 106) for details on which drum sound or Sound Effect will be played by each note.

fig.02-19

Lower

Drums/SFX

1, 3

Utility

Selecting and Playing Sounds

Display/ Exit

Par t

Value

fig.02-20

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

When the Drum Set name is displayed on the screen, press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select a Drum Set or Sound Effect Set.

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

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

STANDARD, ROOM, POWER, ELECTRONIC, TR-808, JAZZ, BRUSH, ORCHESTRA, SOUND EFFECTS

Press the [Drums/SFX] button once again.

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

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

The Drum Set Type can also be selected from the Utility menu. Please refer to “Drums/SFX Set” (p. 93).

Using the Rhythm Performance

The AT-20S lets you enjoy playing along with a rhythmic accompaniment.

Selecting a Rhythm

The AT-20S provides 90 types of Rhythms and Automatic Accompaniments (Music Styles). These are organized into 10 groups.

fig.03-01

fig.03-02

Rhythm

Big Band /

Swing

Latin

Country /

Gospel

Waltz/ Tra d /

Oldies /

Contempo

ShowtimeMarch Acoustic

1, 3

Ballad

World

Disk

Utility

Display/ Exit

Par t

Value

Write

Registration

Press a Rhythm button to select a Rhythm group.

The indicator will light, and the first Rhythm in the group will be selected. That Rhythm will be shown in the display.

MeasureRhythm /Song Name

ChordTempo

Beat

Manual

Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to select a different Rhythm within the same group.

The indicator of the Rhythm button will blink.

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Using the Rhythms of the [Disk] Button

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

The Rhythm button’s indicator will change from blinking to light. The Rhythm has now been applied.

The [Disk] button contains 2 preset Rhythms. These Rhythms can be rewritten by loading disk styles into the AT-20S. The Rhythms that are already written in the [Disk] button memory can be selected in the same way as when selecting Rhythms of another Rhythm group.

If you wish to store a disk style in the [Disk] button, refer to “Loading Disk Rhythms Into Internal Memory” (p. 38).

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