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  • Page 3 Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright © 2008 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    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).

  • Page 5: Using The Unit Safely

    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. Do not use or store in the following types of locations • Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment);...
  • Page 6 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Turn off the power if an abnormality or malfunction occurs 012a If any of the following should occur, immediately turn off the power, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet, and contact your dealer or a service center to have the device serviced.

  • Page 7: Using The Unit Safely

    Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning 109a Before you clean the device, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. If there is a possibility of lightning strike, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet 110a If there is a possibility of lightning strike, immediately turn off the power and disconnect the...

  • Page 8: Important Notes

    IMPORTANT NOTES Power Supply • 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.
  • Page 9 We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this unit. * GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation. * XGlite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation.

  • Page 10: Main Features

    Main Features We want to take a moment to thank you for your purchase of the Roland Organ “Music ATELIER AT-75.” 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.

  • Page 11: Conventions Used In This Manual

    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.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY... 3 IMPORTANT NOTES ... 6 Main Features... 8 Conventions Used in This Manual ... 9 Contents ... 10 Panel Descriptions... 14 Before You Start Playing ... 16 Setting Up the Music Rest... 16 Connecting the Power Cord ... 16 Turning the Power On and Off ...
  • Page 13 Using the Rhythm Performance... 41 Selecting a Rhythm... 41 Using Rhythms Stored in User Memory ... 42 Playing Rhythm... 43 Starting at the Press of a Button ... 43 Starting the Rhythm Automatically When You Play the Lower Keyboard or Pedalboard (Sync Start) ...
  • Page 14 Contents Record and Playback Your Performance ... 82 What is a Track Button? ... 82 Playing Back Performance Songs Stored on USB Memory and SMF Music Files... 83 Silencing a Specific Track (Track Mute) ... 84 Recording a Performance... 84 Playing Back a Performance Song ...
  • Page 15 Adjusting the Timing of a Player Piano CD’s Piano Sound and Accompaniment (CD/Audio Sync)... 108 Other Settings ... 109 Adjust the Standard Pitch (Master Tune)... 109 Specifying Transmission of PC Numbers (Send PC Switch) ... 109 Setting PC Numbers (PC Number) ... 110 MIDI IN Mode...

  • Page 16: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions [Power On] switch ( → p. 16) [Master Volume] knob ( → p. 17) Harmonic Bars ( → p. 28) Pedal Bass Voice Select buttons ( → p. 25) Pedal Part [To Lower] button ( → p. 36, p. 40) Level [▲] [▼] buttons ( →...
  • Page 17 Write Manual [Load] button ( → p. 63, p. 87, p. 92) [Save] button ( → p. 61, p. 89) Beat Indicator ( → p. 46) Composer ( → p. 82) [Song] button [Registration] button [Media] button [Bass] button [Lower] button [Solo/Upper] button [Reset] button [Play/Stop] button...

  • Page 18: Before You Start Playing

    Before You Start Playing Setting Up the Music Rest fig.01-03 Attach the music rest by inserting it into the two holes. Connecting the Power Cord First, make sure that the [Power On] switch is OFF (not pushed in). fig. 00-27.eps,fig.00-27-2.eps Upper position Connect the supplied power cord to the AC Inlet, then plug the other end into an AC outlet.

  • Page 19: Turning Off The Power

    Adjust the volume to an appropriate level by moving the [Master Volume] knob or operating the expression pedal. Turning the [Master Volume] knob towards “Max” increases the volume; turning the knob towards “Min” decreases the volume. Likewise, pressing down on the expression pedal increases the volume, while easing up on the pedal decreases the volume.

  • Page 20: Using The Cord Hook

    Before You Start Playing Using the Cord Hook If you’re using headphones, 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 ATELIER.

  • Page 21: Using The External Memory

    You can also play back SMF music files saved on USB memory or a floppy disk (p. 83). Use USB memory and floppy disk drive available from Roland. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed if other USB NOTE device is used.

  • Page 22: Using A Cd

    • 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 Adjuster If you feel that the ATELIER has become unstable, for example after moving it to another location, turn the adjuster located on the bottom of the stand’s legs as shown in the following.

  • Page 23: About The Display

    About the Display The ATELIER has three types of basic screen: the Rhythm Screen, the Composer Screen and the Registration Screen. You can alternate from one to the other by pressing the [Display/Exit] button. fig.01-17 Basic Screens Rhythm Screen fig.01-18 Tempo Beat Measure...

  • Page 24: Selecting And Playing Sounds

    Selecting and Playing Sounds Listening to the Demo Songs The ATELIER contains 6 Demo songs. Here’s how to play the Demo songs, and fully appreciate the sounds, Rhythms, and Automatic Accompaniment that are available with the ATELIER. fig.02-01 1, 5 3, 4 Press the [Song] button and [Registration] button simultaneously.
  • Page 25 If the following screen appears If the performance song in the ATELIER has not been saved to a USB memory or Favorites (User memory), 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.

  • Page 26: Selecting Voices

    Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting Voices The ATELIER is able to produce the sounds of various instruments. These sounds are called “Voices.” About the Voices and Parts The ATELIER has two keyboards and one Pedalboard, as shown below. From top to bottom these are called the “Upper Keyboard,” “Lower Keyboard,”...

  • Page 27: Functions Of The Upper/Lower/Pedal Bass Sound Select Buttons

    Functions of the Upper/Lower/Pedal Bass Sound Select Buttons fig.02-05 Each time you press a voice button, its indicator will switch between being lit and being turned off. Voices that have their button indicator lit can be played. Selecting the Upper/Lower/Pedal Bass Voices Select voices by pressing the Upper, Lower and Pedal Bass Voice Part buttons.

  • Page 28: Selecting Solo Voice

    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. fig.02-11 Example: Selecting “Tenor” for the Solo Voice Part Press the Solo [Sax] button (indicator lights).

  • Page 29: Selecting A Voice Using The [Others] Button

    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. Press the [Others] button for the Part for which you wish to specify a voice. The voice name appears in the display.

  • Page 30: Creating Organ Sounds (Vintage Organ)

    Selecting and Playing Sounds Creating Organ Sounds (Vintage Organ) The Vintage Organ buttons lets you add vintage organ sounds to the upper and lower 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.
  • Page 31 Selecting and Playing Sounds 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';...

  • Page 32: Playing A Vintage Organ Voice

    Selecting and Playing Sounds Playing a Vintage Organ Voice Turning on the Vintage Organ 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.
  • Page 33 Adding Sparkle to the Sound (Percussion) This adds an attack sound to the beginning of the note, making the sound crisper. Press the Percussion [2 2/3'] button so its indicator is lit. Play the Upper keyboard and notice that an attack has been added. Button Percussion [2 2/3'] button Adjusting the Rate at which the Percussion Decays...
  • Page 34 Selecting and Playing Sounds Adjusting the Volume of the Vintage Organ You can adjust the volume of the Vintage Organ sound to regulate the volume balance relative to the other sounds. Press the [Utility] button. fig.05-08.eps Press the Menu [ select “VintageOrganVolume.”...

  • Page 35: Performing With An Active Expression Voice

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

  • Page 36: Adjust The Volume Balance

    Selecting and Playing Sounds Adjust the Volume Balance The ATELIER allows you to adjust the volume balance individually for each Part. fig.02-13 The following buttons are used to adjust the volume of a multiple number of Parts. Button Accomp/SMF [▲] [▼] button Pedal Level [▲] [▼] button The volume levels of each part are adjusted using the corresponding [▲] and [▼] buttons.

  • Page 37: Transpose The Pitch In Octave Units (Octave Shift)

    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 the following 4 Parts: •...

  • Page 38: Sustaining Notes Played On The Lower Keyboard

    Selecting and Playing Sounds Sustaining Notes Played on the Lower Keyboard You can have the sound for keys in the Lower keyboard continue to play, even after you release the key, until the next key is pressed. Hold down the Pedal [To Lower] button for several seconds until its indicator begins blinking.

  • Page 39: Changing The Drums/Sfx Set

    Changing the Drums/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 7 types of drum set. When you change the drum set, the sound produced by each note will change.

  • Page 40: Using The Lower Keyboard To Play The Bass Voice (Bass Split)

    Selecting and Playing Sounds Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Voice (Bass Split) By using the Bass Split function you can play the bass voice in the left-hand side (including C3) of the lower keyboard. The location at which the lower keyboard is divided in this way, to play the pedal bass voice, is called the “Bass Split Point.”...

  • Page 41: Changing The Bass Split Point

    Changing the Bass Split Point You can assign the Bass Split Point (the highest key up to which the Pedal Bass voice will sound), to any key of the Lower keyboard. Press the [Utility] button. Press the Menu [ select “Bass Split Point.” Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to modify the Bass Split Point.

  • Page 42: Using The Lower Keyboard To Play The Bass Voice (Pedal [To Lower] Button)

    Selecting and Playing Sounds Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Voice (Pedal [To Lower] button) By using the Pedal [To Lower] button, you can sound the Pedal Bass voice by playing the root note (p. 128) of a chord on the Lower keyboard in the area that is playing the Lower voice.

  • Page 43: Using The Rhythm Performance

    Using the Rhythm Performance The ATELIER lets you enjoy playing along with a rhythmic accompaniment. Selecting a Rhythm The AT-75 provides 40 types of Rhythms and Automatic Accompaniments (Music Styles). These are organized into eight groups. Each Rhythm button corresponds to two groups. By pressing a button that is lit, you can select that button’s other group.

  • Page 44: Using Rhythms Stored In User Memory

    Using the Rhythm Performance Using Rhythms Stored in User Memory The ATELIER features a User memory. What is User Memory? “User Memory” refers to an area inside the instrument where you can store the Registration you create and the performances you record. Registration and SMF music files saved on USB memory can also be copied to User memory (p.

  • Page 45: Playing Rhythm

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

  • Page 46: Starting The Rhythm Automatically When You Play The Lower Keyboard Or Pedalboard (Sync Start)

    Using the Rhythm Performance Starting the Rhythm Automatically When You Play the Lower Keyboard or Pedalboard (Sync Start) Starting with an Added Intro While holding down the Arranger [On/Off] button, press [Auto Fill In] button to turn Sync Start on. The [Start/Stop] button indicator will blink.

  • Page 47: Stopping The Rhythm

    Stopping the Rhythm 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.

  • Page 48: Changing A Tempo Of Rhythm And Automatic Accompaniment

    Using the Rhythm Performance Changing a Tempo of Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment You can change the tempo of the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment. fig.03-06(P.40) Press the Tempo [ (speed) of the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment. Tempo [ ] button Tempo [ ] button The value of the tempo currently set (20–500 beats per minute) can be checked in the display.

  • Page 49: Playing Rhythm And Automatic Accompaniment

    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. fig.02-06.eps Press the Arranger [On/Off] button (indicator lights).

  • Page 50: Adding Variety To The Rhythm Or Automatic Accompaniment

    Using the Rhythm Performance Adding Variety to the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment You can add variety to the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment by changing the Rhythm pattern. fig.02-07_AT-900.eps Button name [Auto Fill In] button 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).

  • Page 51: Turning Chord Intelligence On/Off

    Turning Chord Intelligence On/Off “Chord Intelligence” is a feature that intelligently plays the correct accompaniment chords the moment you play a key specifying a chord on the Lower keyboard during Automatic Accompaniment. To play a C chord on the Lower keyboard, for example, you usually have to press down the three keys C, E, and G;...

  • Page 52: Using The Leading Bass Function

    Using the Rhythm Performance Using the 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. 128) 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).

  • Page 53: A Simple Way To Make Automatic Accompaniment Settings (One Touch Program)

    A Simple Way to Make Automatic Accompaniment Settings (One Touch Program) When using the Arranger function for Automatic Accompaniment, you can also use the “One Touch Program” function to automatically select panel settings that are appropriate for the selected Rhythm. By pressing the [One Touch Program] button, you can make the following settings.

  • Page 54: Using A Rhythm From A Usb Memory

    Using the 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 Styles on USB Memory Connect the USB memory containing the Rhythms to the External Memory connector.

  • Page 55: Copying Rhythms

    Copying Rhythms User memory (p. 42) 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.
  • Page 56 Using the Rhythm Performance Press the [Rec] button. Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select the copy-destination number. To cancel the procedure, press the [Display/Exit] button. Press the [Rec] button to copy the Rhythm. While the Rhythm is being copied into internal memory, the following screen will be displayed.

  • Page 57: Deleting Saved Rhythm

    Deleting Saved Rhythm You can delete Rhythms stored in User memory (p. 42) or USB memory. Select the Rhythm you want to delete (p. 42). Press the [Load] button and [Save] button simultaneously. The following display appears. fig.02-10.eps To cancel the procedure, press the [Reset] button. Press the [Rec] button.

  • Page 58: Using The Registration Buttons

    Using the Registration Buttons The ATELIER allows you to store sound settings and panel settings such as 4 in the Registration buttons. There are a total of 4 Registration buttons, and one set of panel settings can be stored in each, allowing you to register a total of 4 different panel settings. Each set of panel settings that has been stored in a Registration button is called a “Registration.”...

  • Page 59: Storing Registrations

    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.

  • Page 60: Recalling A Registration

    Using the Registration Buttons Recalling a Registration There are two ways of calling up the settings affecting the Rhythms registered to the Registration buttons [1]–[4], “INSTANT” and “DELAYED.” At the factory this is set to “DELAYED.” How to Recall a Registration Recalling Voices and Other Panel Settings Press a Registration [1]–[4] button.

  • Page 61: Automatically Registering When You Switch Panel Settings

    Automatically Registering When You Switch Panel Settings When the [Manual] button is ON (lit), all panel settings you make will be stored automatically in the [Manual] button as they are made, thus updating the Registration that had been previously saved. If you change to a preset Registration [1]–...
  • Page 62 Using the Registration Buttons Press the [Registration] button and [Media] button simultaneously. Press the Menu [ press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select a character. fig.07-05 The following characters can be selected when changing a name: space ! " # % & ' ( ) * + , - . / : ; = ? ^ _ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 [Reset] button [Rec] button...

  • Page 63: Saving Registration Sets

    Saving Registration Sets With the settings of Registration buttons [1]–[4] considered as one set, you can store the Registration set to USB memory or User memory. We recommend that complex panel settings or Registrations you wish to keep be saved on USB memory. Furthermore, when you save Registrations created on the ATELIER to USB memory, you can call up their settings on other ATELIER Series instruments and use the Registrations the same way.
  • Page 64 Using the Registration Buttons Press the [Save] button to execute the save operation. Saving of the Registration data will begin. When saving ends, the “- - - - - - - - - - - -” in the screen will change to the Registration name that you saved.

  • Page 65: Loading Previously Saved Registration Sets Into The Atelier

    Loading Previously Saved Registration Sets Into the ATELIER Here’s how to recall a previously saved Registration set from the User memory or USB memory into the memory of the ATELIER. Registrations can be selected in the following two ways. Loading a Set of Registrations You can load a “set”...

  • Page 66: Loading An Individual Registration

    Using the Registration Buttons Loading an Individual Registration If you want to load a Registration from USB memory, connect your USB memory to the External Memory connector. Press the [Registration] button to make the indicator light. The Registration Select screen appears. Press the [Media] button to select the desired media.

  • Page 67: Deleting A Set Of Registrations

    Deleting a Set of Registrations Here’s how to delete a Registration set that was saved to a USB memory, User memory (p. 42), or floppy disk. Prepare the Registration that you want to delete. If you want to delete Registration data from the USB memory, connect the USB memory to the External Memory connector.

  • Page 68: Copying Registrations

    Using the Registration Buttons Copying Registrations Registrations from USB memory or floppy disk can be copied to User memory. If a Registration saved in USB memory or on a floppy disk is stored in User memory, the stored Registration data will not disappear even when you turn off the power.
  • Page 69 Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select the Registration you want to copy. Press the [Rec] button. Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select the copy-destination number. To cancel the procedure, press the [Display/Exit] button. Press the [Rec] button to copy the Registration. If you select a number in which a Registration is already saved, a screen like the following appears.

  • Page 70: Using The Performance Functions

    Using the Performance Functions Ò Transposing to a Different Key (Key Transpose) You can transpose the key of a performance without having to shift the position of your fingers on the keyboard. This feature is called “Key Transpose.” For example: you may play in the familiar C major scale while your music will sound in any key of your choice.

  • Page 71: Using The Foot Switch

    Using the Foot Switch On each side of the expression pedal are two Foot Switches. Different functions are assigned to each of these two foot switches. fig.06-07 With the factory settings, the following functions are assigned to the left and right Foot Switches.

  • Page 72: Changing The Function Of The Foot Switch

    Using the Performance Functions Changing the Function of the Foot Switch You can select any of the following functions and assign them to either Foot Switch on the right or left side of the Expression Pedal. Press the [Utility] button. Press the Menu [ of times to select “L Foot Switch”...

  • Page 73: Using The Foot Switch To Switch Registrations (Registration Shift)

    Using the Foot Switch to Switch Registrations (Registration Shift) You can use the Foot Switch as a dedicated switch for selecting Registrations in order. The Registration will be switched each time you press the foot switch. The Registration Shift settings are stored to each individual Registration Set.

  • Page 74: Adjusting The Overall Volume Using An Expression Pedal

    Using the Performance Functions Adjusting the Overall Volume Using an Expression Pedal You can adjust the entire volume using an Expression Pedal. When you depress the Expression Pedal, the volume increases. The volume decreases as you tilt the pedal back. fig.06-03 Decrease the volume...

  • Page 75: Adding Various Effects To A Voice

    Adding Various Effects to a Voice The ATELIER allows you to apply various effects to the sounds you play from the keyboard. Adding Harmony to a Melody (Harmony Intelligence) Harmony appropriate for the chord you play in the lower keyboard can be added to the highest note played in the upper keyboard.

  • Page 76: Changing The Type Of Harmony Intelligence

    Adding Various Effects to a Voice Changing the Type of Harmony Intelligence The AT-75 provides six types of harmony intelligence. When you press the [Harmony Intelligence] button, the most appropriate voice(s) will be automatically set. The manner in which notes will sound also depends on the Harmony type. Press the [Harmony Intelligence] button (indicator lights).

  • Page 77: Adding Modulation To The Sound (Rotary Effect)

    Adding Modulation to the Sound (Rotary Effect) Rotary is an effect which simulates the sound of rotating speakers. There is a choice of two settings: Fast and Slow. fig.05-06.eps Select the voice to which you wish to apply the Rotary effect.

  • Page 78: Sustain Effect

    Adding Various Effects to a Voice Sustain Effect Sustain allows you to add a Sustain effect or decay to each voice after the keys are released. The Sustain effect can be added simultaneously to the Upper (except the Solo Part), Lower, and Pedal Bass voices. Press the [Utility] button.

  • Page 79: Changing The Sustain Length

    Changing the Sustain Length The sustain length can be set independently (SHORT, MIDDLE (Medium) or LONG) for the Upper and Lower keyboards and Bass Pedalboard. You can make a separate setting for each keyboard. Press the [Utility] button. Press the Menu [ select “Sustain.”...

  • Page 80: Reverb Effect

    Adding Various Effects to a Voice Reverb Effect Reverb is an effect that adds a sense of spaciousness to the sound, creating the illusion of playing in a large or small concert hall, a large or small room, a small club, etc. fig.04-07 Press the Reverb [▲] or [▼] button to adjust the overall Reverb amount.

  • Page 81: Changing The Reverb Type

    Changing the Reverb Type By changing the reverberations of the notes, you can enjoy the atmosphere of performance in a wide variety of different locations. Press the [Utility] button. Press the Menu [ select “Reverb.” Press the [Rec] button. Press the Menu [ select “Reverb Type.”...

  • Page 82: Changing The Wall Type

    Adding Various Effects to a Voice Changing the Wall Type By changing the type of reverb you can experience the feeling of performing in various different locations, and by changing the Wall Type (wall material) you can make further adjustments to the way in which reverberation occurs. Press the [Utility] button.

  • Page 83: Changing The Depth Of The Reverb

    Changing the Depth of the Reverb You can make independent settings for each Part. Press the [Utility] button. Press the Menu [ select “Reverb.” Press the [Rec] button. Press the Menu [ select “Depth.” fig.11-05 Press the Menu [ reverb depth you wish to adjust. Accomp (Automatic Accompaniment except Bass), Rhythm, Drums, A.Bass (Bass part of Automatic Accompaniment), Pedal, Lower, Solo, Vintage Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to adjust the setting.

  • Page 84: Record And Playback Your Performance

    Record and Playback Your Performance The internal composer can record performances and play back commercial SMF music files. fig.08-01 Button Description The Song Select screen appears in the Song display. The Registration Select screen appears in Registration the display. Media Switches the media.

  • Page 85: Playing Back Performance Songs Stored On Usb Memory And Smf Music Files

    Playing Back Performance Songs Stored on USB Memory and SMF Music Files In addition to playing back the music you recorded on the instrument and saved to a USB memory, ATELIER also lets you enjoy a wide variety of commercially available song files, such as defined below.

  • Page 86: Silencing A Specific Track (Track Mute)

    Record and Playback Your Performance Silencing a Specific Track (Track Mute) The indicators for Track button in which performances were recorded will be lit. By turning off these Track button indicators, you can temporarily silence the sound. This is referred to as “Track Mute.” If you want to play back a song from USB memory, connect your USB memory to the External Memory connector before you continue.

  • Page 87: Playing Back A Performance Song

    Caution If you press the [Rec] button when a song has been selected from the USB memory or floppy disk, the selected song will be completely loaded into the ATELIER and the Composer will enter into the recording standby mode. To record a new song, use the following procedure.

  • Page 88: Add A Count Sound To Match The Timing (Count In)

    Record and Playback Your Performance Add a Count Sound to Match the Timing (Count In) In cases such as when you want to perform in time with a song, you can have a count sound played before playback of the song begins, allowing you to synchronize your own performance with the song.

  • Page 89: Re-Recording

    Re-Recording You can record over recorded performance data. 4, 5 Press the [Bwd] button or the [Fwd] button to select the desired measure (bar) when you start recording. If you wish to start recording from the beginning of the song, press the [Reset] button. Press the [Rec] button to enter recording- standby mode.

  • Page 90: Changing The Name Of A Performance Song (Rename)

    Record and Playback Your Performance Changing the Name of a Performance Song (Rename) A name is automatically assigned to a performance song that you record. However, at some point you may wish to change the name to something more meaningful. Press the [Display/Exit] button a number of times to access the Composer screen.

  • Page 91: Saving Performance Songs

    Saving Performance Songs The performance data that you recorded will disappear when the power of the ATELIER is turned off. If you wish to keep the performance data, you can save it on a USB memory, floppy disk, or “Favorites” (internal memory). If the recorded performance data has not been saved, the display will show the “...

  • Page 92: Loading Performance Songs Into The Atelier

    Record and Playback Your Performance If the following screen appears If you select a number at which a performance data has already been saved, the following screen appears. fig.E-64-b.eps If you wish to update the contents of the performance data Press the [Rec] button.

  • Page 93: Deleting Performance Songs Stored On "Favorites" Or The Usb Memory

    Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select the performance song that you wish to load into internal memory. Press the [Load] button. The selected performance data will be loaded into internal memory. If loading is canceled because the memory limit has been reached, the following message will be displayed: fig.E-30.eps If the following screen appears...

  • Page 94: Layering A New Recording Onto Smf Music Files

    Record and Playback Your Performance Press the [Load] button and [Save] button simultaneously. The following message, asking you to confirm your choice, will be displayed. fig.08-10 To cancel the procedure, press the [Reset] button, and you will return to the Song Select screen. If you are sure that you wish to delete the song, press the [Rec] button.

  • Page 95: Using Song With A Different Tempo Than That Of The Performance Song

    Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select the SMF music files that you wish to load into internal memory. Press the [Load] button. The selected performance data will be loaded into internal memory. Press the [Bwd] button or the [Fwd] button to select the desired measure (bar) when you start recording.

  • Page 96: Copying Performance Song

    Record and Playback Your Performance Copying Performance Song Performance songs and SMF music files from USB memory or floppy disk can be copied to “Favorites” (User memory). If a performance song saved in USB memory or on a floppy disk is stored in “Favorites,” the stored performance song will not disappear even when you turn off the power.

  • Page 97: Enjoying Vima Tunes Songs

    While playing a VIMA TUNES song, you can play along using recommended tones. VIMA TUNES VIMA TUNES is a Roland specification for music files that contains image and lyric data, allowing you to enjoy songs with lyrics and images simultaneously. When data bearing the “VIMA TUNES”...

  • Page 98: Listening To Songs From Music Cd

    Record and Playback Your Performance Listening to Songs from Music You can connect a commercially available CD drive to the ATELIER and use it to play music CDs. This lets you perform or sing along with the backing of a music CD. You can’t copy music CD songs to “Favorites.”...

  • Page 99: Transposing The Song To A Comfortable Key For Singing

    Transposing the Song to a Comfortable Key for Singing You can transpose the song to a key that is more comfortable for you to sing. If you or someone else will be singing along with a song, you can change the key of the song so it’s appropriate for the singer’s range.

  • Page 100: Various Other Settings

    Various Other Settings Folder Settings Creating a Folder in USB Memory or User Memory You can create folders in a connected USB memory device or in User memory. If you want to create a folder in USB memory, connect the USB memory to the External Memory connector.

  • Page 101: Adjusting How The Instrument Responds

    Adjusting How the Instrument Responds Adjusting the Initial Touch Sensitivity (Initial Touch) Initial Touch is a function that translates the force used in playing the keys into a directly proportional amount of volume. This adjusts the amount of the Initial Touch effect applied. Press the [Utility] button.

  • Page 102: Changing How The Solo Voice Responds (Solo Mode)

    Various Other Settings Changing How the Solo Voice Responds (Solo Mode) You can specify how the Solo voice will respond when more than one key is pressed. Press the [Utility] button. Press the Menu [ of times to select “Solo Mode.” fig.12-05 Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to change the setting for Solo Mode.

  • Page 103: Rhythm Settings

    Function of the Expression Pedal During Playback You can specify whether or not the Expression pedal will function while ATELIER song files are being played back. Press the [Utility] button. Press the Menu [ ] buttons a number of times to select “Exp. Source.” fig.09-06 Press the [Rec] button.

  • Page 104: Changing The Sound Of The Countdown (Count Down Sound)

    Various Other Settings Changing the Sound of the Countdown (Count Down Sound) You can change the sound that is used for the count played at the end of the intro with the Intro Countdown function (p. 46). Press the [Utility] button. Press the Menu [ of times to select “Count Down Sound.”...

  • Page 105: Registration Transpose Update (Trans. Update)

    Registration Transpose Update (Trans. Update) You can specify how the transpose setting will be recalled when you press a Registration [1]–[4] button. Press the [Utility] button. Press the Menu [ ] buttons a number of times to select “Trans. Update” (Transpose Update).

  • Page 106: Changing The Key When Playing Back Songs (Playback Transpose)

    Various Other Settings Changing the Key When Playing Back Songs (Playback Transpose) SMF Music files or a performance that you recorded can be transposed for playback. Press the [Utility] button. Using the Menu [ of times to select “Playback Transpose.” Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select the value for transpose.

  • Page 107: Adjusting The Metronome Volume (Metronome Volume)

    Adjusting the Metronome Volume (Metronome Volume) You can adjust the volume of the metronome. Press the [Utility] button. Using the Menu [ ] buttons a number of times to select “Metronome.” Press the [Rec] button. Using the Menu [ ] buttons a number of times to select “Metronome Volume.”...

  • Page 108: Setting The Beat (Beat)

    Various Other Settings Setting the Beat (Beat) This setting determines the beat to be used when recording performance songs. Press the [Utility] button. Using the Menu [ of times to select “Beat.” fig.09-05 Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to set the beat. Setting 2/2, 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8...

  • Page 109: Muting Individual Channels Of Performance Data (Channel Mute)

    Assigning Commercial SMF Music Files to the Tracks Track Channel R (Rhythm) 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, A (Accomp) B (Bass) L (Lower) U (Upper) S (Solo) During recording, the control track will store the operations as follows.

  • Page 110: Setting The Type Of Cd To Be Played Back (Cd/Audio Type)

    Various Other Settings Setting the Type of CD To Be Played Back (CD/Audio Type) The ATELIER may be unable to correctly recognize the type of CD being used. In such instances, you can specify the type of CD manually. Press the [Utility] button. Press the Menu [ of times to select “CD/Audio Type.”...

  • Page 111: Other Settings

    Other Settings Adjust the Standard Pitch (Master Tune) The standard pitch of an instrument is generally considered as the pitch of the middle A note. The “Master Tune” parameter lets you adjust this standard pitch to match the pitch of any other instruments that are playing together with the ATELIER.

  • Page 112: Setting Pc Numbers (Pc Number)

    Various Other Settings Setting PC Numbers (PC Number) You can specify the Program Change number that will be transmitted from MIDI Out connector when a Registration is selected. Press the [Utility] button. Press the Menu [ of times to select “MIDI.” Press the [Rec] button.

  • Page 113: Selecting The Midi Transmit Channel (Txmidi Channel)

    MODE 1 Solo Pedal/GS * Lower Upper 5–10 Drums/SFX Nothing 14–15 Control * When the pedal part button is ON, data received at the MIDI In connector will control the pedal part of keyboard sound generator. When the pedal part button is OFF, data received at the MIDI In connector will control the GS sound generator.

  • Page 114: Using The V-Link Function (V-Link)

    Various Other Settings Using the V-LINK function (V-LINK) Connecting the ATELIER to a V-LINK compatible image device allows you to control the images with the ATELIER. What is the V-LINK? V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows music and images to be performed together.
  • Page 115 You can also use the following procedure to turn the V-LINK function on. Hold down the [Reset] button and press either the Upper [Full] button or the Upper [Brass] button. Holding down the [Reset] button and pressing the Upper [Full] button switches the instrument to “MODE 1”...

  • Page 116: Restoring The User Memory To The Original Factory Settings (User Memory Reset)

    Various Other Settings Restoring the User Memory to the Original Factory Settings (User Memory Reset) You can restore the User memory to their original factory settings. This function is called “User Memory Reset.” What is User Memory? “User Memory” refers to an area inside the instrument where you can store the Registration you create and the performances you record.

  • Page 117: Formatting A Usb Memory (Format)

    Formatting a USB Memory (Format) The process of preparing USB memory or floppy disks so that they can be used with the ATELIER is called “initialization” (formatting). In certain cases, particularly with floppy disks, the media is formatted for a specific type of device. If the media format does not match the ATELIER’s, you will not be able to use that media with the ATELIER.

  • Page 118: Connecting With External Devices

    Connecting with External Devices If you want to hook up an external instrument to the ATELIER, then this chapter is for you. Names and Functions of Jacks and Connectors Phones Jacks → p. 17 Connect headphones here. MIDI Out/In Connectors → p. 118 You can connect external MIDI devices to the ATELIER and exchange performance data between them.

  • Page 119: Connecting A Computer

    Normally, you don’t need to install a driver in order to connect the ATELIER to your computer. However, if some problem occurs, or if the performance is poor, using the Roland original driver may solve the problem. Specify the USB driver you want to use, and then install the driver.

  • Page 120: Making The Settings For The Usb Driver

    Normally, you should use this mode. Choose this if you want to use a USB ORIGINAL driver downloaded from the Roland website. Turn the ATELIER’s volume to the minimum level, switch off the power, then turn it back on again.

  • Page 121: Making The Connections

    Making the Connections To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the NOTE power on all devices before making any connections. Turn the volume all the way down on the ATELIER and on the device you’re about to connect.

  • Page 122: Troubleshooting

    If the ATELIER does not function in the way you except, first check the following chart. If this does not resolve the problem, consult your dealer or a nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
  • Page 123 Problem Drums/SFX are selected for the Lower keyboard, but you are playing a key to which no drum sound is assigned. Lower keyboard cannot be heard The Lower keyboard will not produce sound while an Intro or Ending is being played.
  • Page 124 • Reduce the volume. • Move the speakers away from any resonating objects. Consult your Roland dealer or nearest Roland Service Center. Use a connection cable that does not contain a resistor. Set the expression pedal function to “PEDAL”...
  • Page 125 Registrations do not Switch Correctly Problem The Rhythm or Tempo does not The settings at which Registrations are change when you press the recalled (Registration Arranger Update) has been set to “DELAYED.” Registration buttons Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment does not Sound Right Problem When performance data from a device other than the ATELIER is being played...

  • Page 126: Other Problems

    “RIGHT + Load Next,” the foot switch will be dedicated to switching the Registration. Check Could you be using USB memory not made by Roland? Solution Press the track button for the desired track to make that button indicator blink before you begin recording.

  • Page 127: Error Message

    An error occurred in internal memory. Please perform the operation again. If this indication appears even Memory Error after you’ve repeated the operation several times, please contact Roland service. This is registration data of a type that This instrument cannot use this Registration.

  • Page 128: Chord List

    Chord List ● symbol: Indicates the constituent not of chord. ★ symbol: Chord shown with an “★”can be played by pressing just the key marked with the “★.” Chord 1.eps Cmaj7 C#maj7 C#m7 Cdim C#dim Cm7 5 C#m7 5 Caug C#aug Csus4 C#sus4...
  • Page 129 ● symbol: Indicates the constituent not of chord. ★ symbol: Chord shown with an “★”can be played by pressing just the key marked with the “★.” Chord 2.eps F#maj7 Gmaj7 F#m7 F#dim Gdim F#m7 5 Gm7 5 F#aug Gaug F#sus4 Gsus4 F#7sus4 G7sus4...

  • Page 130: Glossary

    Glossary Arrangement This refers to changes that have been made in an original tune, by adding a new accompaniment or by changing the instruments used. Automatic Accompaniment Automatic Accompaniment is Automatic Accompaniment when just a few keys in the lower section of the keyboard are pressed to specify the chord.

  • Page 131: Music Files That The Atelier Can Use

    ■ The ATELIER Allows You To Use the Following Music Files VIMA TUNES VIMA TUNES is a Roland specification for music files that contains image and lyric data, allowing you to enjoy songs with lyrics and images simultaneously. When data bearing the “VIMA TUNES” logo...

  • Page 132: Settings That Are Stored After The Power Is Turned Off

    Settings That Are Stored After the Power Is Turned Off Settings That Are Stored After the Power is Turned Off Arranger Update Auto Std Tempo (Auto Standard Tempo) Lyrics Master Tune Metronome Sound MIDI IN Mode Registration Shift Send PC Switch Trans.

  • Page 133: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI Implementation Chart Roland Organ Model AT-75 Function... Default Basic Channel Changed Default Mode Messages Altered Note True Voice Number : Note ON Velocity Note OFF After Key’s Touch Ch’s Pitch Bend 0, 32 6, 38 Control Change 98, 99...

  • Page 134: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications AT-75: MUSIC ATELIER Upper Keyboard Lower keyboard Keyboard Pedalboard Initial Touch Sound Generator Max. Polyphony Sound Generator Voice Part Vintage Organ Rhythm Rhythm User Rhythm Tempo, Arranger On/Off, Start/Stop, Sync Start, Intro/Ending, Intro Count Down, Break, Auto Fill In, Arranger Function Variation (4 variations), One Touch Program, Chord Intelligence, Leading Bass, Auto Standard Tempo One Touch Program...
  • Page 135 Speaker Full-range 16 cm x 2 Display 128 x 64 dots backlit LCD Pedals, Switches Expression Pedal, Foot Switch: 2 pcs. (function assignable) Audio Output Jacks (L/mono, R), Audio Input Jacks (L/mono, R), Phones Jack (stereo) x 2, MIDI Connectors Connectors (In, Out), USB, Jack, External Memory Connector (USB Memory Connector), AC Inlet Power Supply AC 117 V, 230 V, 240 V...

  • Page 136: Demo Song List

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  • Page 137: Index

    Index Active Expression Voice ... 33 Adjuster ... 20 Arrangement ... 128 Arranger Function ... 47, 51 Arranger Update ... 102 Audio CD ... 96 Auto Std Tempo (Auto Standard Tempo) ... 101 Automatic Accompaniment ... 46–47, 51, 128 Basic Chord ... 128 Bass Split ...
  • Page 138 Index Master Volume ... 17 Metronome ... 104 Sound ... 105 Volume ... 105 MIDI ... 118 MIDI Devices Connecting ... 118 MIDI IN Mode ... 114 MIDI In/Out ... 116 Music CD ... 96 Music Files ... 129 Music Rest ... 16 Mute ...
  • Page 139 Upper Voice ... 25 USB ... 117 USB (MIDI) connector ... 117 USB Driver ... 118 User Memory ... 42, 114 User Memory Reset ... 114 Variation ... 48 VARIATION DOWN ... 70 VARIATION UP ... 70 VIMA TUNES ... 95, 129 Vintage Organ ...
  • Page 140 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. AFRICA PHILIPPINES G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200, Al Fanny Trading Office...
  • Page 141 For EU Countries For China...
  • Page 142 This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : AT-75 Type of Equipment : Digital Organ Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 (323) 890-3700 Telephone : NOTICE AVIS WARNING...
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