Page 1 Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright © 2007 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Page 2: 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 3: 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 • Locations of extremely high temperature (such as...
Page 4 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 5: Using The Unit Safely
Do not remove the speaker grille and speaker by any means. Speaker not user replaceable. Shock hazardous voltages and currents are present inside the enclosure. * GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation. * XGlite ( ) is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation.
Page 6: Important Notes
If such a situation is encountered, you must immediately switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the outlet. You should then consult with the retailer from whom the instrument was purchased, or contact the nearest Roland Service Center.
Page 7 566b • The sensitivity of the D Beam controller will change depending on the amount of light in the vicinity of the unit. If it does not function as you expect, adjust the sensitivity as appropriate for the brightness of your location. •...
Page 8: Main Features
Main Features We want to take a moment to thank you for your purchase of the Roland Organ “Music ATELIER.” The ATELIER is an electronic organ which provides a generous collection of rich organ sounds. In addition, it is designed to be easy to learn and use.
Page 9: Usb Memory
Super Natural Proprietary Roland sound generation technology that realistically reproduces the tonal changes and performance techniques distinctive of an acoustic instrument, allowing you to perform music that is natural and richly expressive.
Page 10: Conventions Used In This Manual
Main Features Harmony Intelligence The Harmony Intelligence function automatically adds harmony to the upper keyboard sound according to the chord you play in the lower keyboard. This gives you greater tonal depth and a more powerful performance. 76-note lower keyboard for plenty of range The 76-note range can be split into zones, allowing a solo voice, pedal bass voice, percussion, etc., to be played independently for an even wider range of performance possibilities.
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY... 3 Important Notes... 6 Main Features... 8 Conventions Used in This Manual ... 10 Panel Descriptions... 18 Before You Start Playing ... 20 Setting Up the Music Rest... 20 Connecting the Speaker Cable ... 21 Opening/Closing the Lid ...
Page 12 Contents Selecting and Playing Sounds... 47 Selecting Voices ... 47 About the Voices and Parts ... 47 Functions of the Upper/Lower/Pedal Bass Sound Select Buttons ... 48 Selecting the Upper and Lower Voices ... 49 Selecting Pedal Bass Voice ... 50 Selecting Solo Voice ...
Page 13 Using the Registration Buttons ... 106 Storing Registrations... 107 Recalling a Registration ... 108 How to Recall a Registration (DELAYED) ... 108 How to Recall a Registration (INSTANT) ... 108 Changing the Timing of Recalling Registrations ... 109 Automatically Registering When You Switch Panel Settings ... 110 Assigning a Name to a Registration Set...
Page 14 Contents Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively ... 156 Making Effective Use of the Lower Keyboard... 156 Playing the Solo Voice on the Lower Keyboard (Solo [To Lower] Button) ... 158 Changing How the Solo Voice Responds... 159 Layering the Solo Voice and Lower Voice ... 159 Changing the Solo Split Point...
Page 15 Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms ... 198 Preparations for Creating User Rhythms ... 199 Displaying the Rhythm Customize Screen... 199 Selecting the Division ... 200 Loading the Rhythm ... 201 Making the Division Settings ... 202 Creating the User Rhythm ... 203 Editing the Rhythm ...
Page 16 Contents Adjusting the Brightness of the Display ... 226 Eliminating the Bouncing Ball from the Main Screen... 226 Switching the Background of the Main Screen... 227 Changing the Ext Drive Connector Setting ... 227 Turning the Remote Function On/Off... 228 Changing the Functions of the Remote Control’s Buttons ...
Page 17 Appendices Troubleshooting ... 265 Error Message... 271 Chord List ... 272 Glossary... 274 Music Files That the ATELIER Can Use... 275 The ATELIER Allows You To Use the Following Music Files... 275 About the ATELIER Sound Generator ... 275 Settings That Are Stored After the Power Is Turned Off... 276 Settings That Are Stored After the Power Is Turned Off ...
Page 18: Panel Descriptions
Panel Descriptions Part Balance [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 72 Part Balance Indicator → p. 73 Lower Voice select buttons → p. 49 Lower Organ Part Lower Symphonic Part Lower Orchestral Part [Alternate] button Level [▲] [▼] buttons → p. 72 Level indicator →...
Page 19 Composer → p. 164 [Song] button [Registration] button → p. 109–p. 126 [Demo] button → p. 33, p. 168 [Reset] button [Play/Stop] button [Rec] button → p. 174 Lower [Drums/SFX] button → p. 76 [Manual Perc] button → p. 78 Lower Voice [Hold] button →...
Page 20: Before You Start Playing
Before You Start Playing Setting Up the Music Rest Attaching the Music Rest Insert the supplied screws for the music rest into the screw holes located on the top of the instrument, and lightly tighten them (two locations). Screw Put the music rest between the screws and the ATELIER’s body.
Page 21: Connecting The Speaker Cable
Connecting the Speaker Cable Plug the speaker cable extending from the stand into the Speaker connector located at the rear of the AT-800’s bottom panel. Pay attention to the shape of the speaker cable’s connector, and insert it until you hear it click securely into place.
Page 22: Connecting The Power Cord
Before You Start Playing Connecting the Power Cord First, make sure that the [Power On] switch at the panel’s left side 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 connector, then plug the other end into an AC outlet.
Page 23: Turning Off The Power
Adjust the volume to an appropriate level by moving the [Master Volume] slider or operating the expression pedal. Now adjust the [Master Volume] slider to a suitable level. The volume will be increased when the Expression Pedal is pressed down, and decreased when the pedal is returned.
Page 24: Using A Microphone
Before You Start Playing Using a Microphone Since this instrument has a Mic jack, you can use a microphone to enjoy a variety of possibilities such as singing along with your performance, or singing along with SMF music files (sold separately). fig.00-32.eps Connect your microphone to the [Mic] jack underneath the left side of the keyboard.
Page 25: Restoring All The Factory Default Settings
Restoring All the Factory Default Settings You can restore all of the settings stored in the ATELIER to what they were when the instrument shipped from the factory. This function is called “Factory Reset.” Touch <System> on the Main screen. The System screen appears.
Page 26: Using The External Memory
You can also play back SMF music files saved on USB memory or a floppy disk (p. 167). Use USB memory and floppy disk drive available from Roland. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed if other USB NOTE device is used.
Page 27: Connecting The Floppy Disk Drive
Rotating the External Memory Connector Holder The External Memory connector holder rotates 90 degrees left and right. Rotating the External Memory connector holder allows you to avoid damaging the connected external memory if something happens to bump against it. Grasp the External Memory connector holder and turn it 90 degrees to the left or right.
Page 28: Using A Cd
NOTE •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/ Ext Drive Connector USB Cable...
Page 29: About The Display
About the Display The ATELIER makes use of a Touch Screen. This lets you carry out a wide variety of actions just by touching the screen lightly. Understanding the Main and Related Screens Main Screen fig.00-06-a.eps Number Bouncing Ball A ball will bounce in time with the Rhythm or song. Beat Transpose Displays the keyboard transposition setting.
Page 30 About the Display Number Rhythm You can play Rhythms from this instrument, or play or store Rhythms from USB memory or user memory. Rhythm-related settings can also be made here. System Make various settings. Quick Guide Displays the Quick Guide screen. While the Quick Guide screen is displayed, you can press the keyboard, a button, or a foot switch to jump to the related setting screen (p.
Page 31 About the Icons fig.09-08.eps, fig.03-05.eps Button Depending on the function, some screens are spread over multiple pages. You can touch < the next or previous page of the screen. In the Load screen, Save screen, or File Edit screen, you can select a file by touching <...
Page 32 About the Display Sub-windows for Setting Values When you are making settings in the System screen, the following type of screen appears. fig.09-09.eps About the [Value] Dial The ATELIER has a [Value] dial. You can use the [Value] dial to change the tempo or edit the settings, or to select a file in screens such as the File Edit screen.
Page 33: Convenient Functions
Convenient Functions Listening to the Demo Songs The ATELIER provides demo songs. Here’s how to play the Demo songs, and fully appreciate the sounds, Rhythms, and Automatic Accompaniment that are available with the ATELIER. fig.01-01.eps Press the [Demo] button to make the indicator light. The Demo Screen appears.
Page 34 Convenient Functions Touch < > once again to stop playback of the demo song. Press the [Demo] button to exit the demonstration screen. If the following screen appears If the performance song in the unit has not been saved to the “Favorites”...
Page 35: Choose A Keyword For Quick Registration Selection
Choose a Keyword for Quick Registration Selection You can select a voice appropriate for your performance by selecting from keywords representing your situation, location, musical genre, etc. You can call up Registrations created by top-level organists, and refer to them for hints on how to select and layer sounds when creating your own Registrations.
Page 36 Convenient Functions A sub-window appears, allowing you to select a Quick Registration group. fig.03-35.eps In the sub-window, touch a Quick Registration group name to select the desired Quick Registration group. The sub-window closes, and the Quick Registration screen returns to the display.
Page 37: Music Assistant Function
Music Assistant Function A collection of the world’s best, most well-known songs were carefully selected, then the optimum panel settings for each of them were determined, and the resulting data was stored inside the instrument. Simply select the keyword that most closely suggests the character of the song you have in mind, and a Rhythm performance, a sound for the melody, and other selections will be made for you.
Page 38 Convenient Functions Touch < > < keyword appropriate for the character of the song. fig.00-19.eps The Registration [1]–[4] buttons flash. Panel settings appropriate for the keyword will automatically be called up for the Registration [1]–[4] buttons. On the Lower keyboard, play a chord. At the moment you play the keyboard, the Intro will begin, and then the Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment will play.
Page 39: Music Assistant Search
Music Assistant Search You can specify a song name and other search terms and use these for a Music Assistant search. Touch <Music Assistant> on the Main screen. The Music Assistant screen appears. fig.00-18.eps Touch <Search>. A sub-window appears. fig.00-19-2.eps Searching by Music Assistant Name Touch <By Name>.
Page 40 Convenient Functions Decide which character you will use for the search. Enter the character you are searching for. For example, touching <ABC> in succession cycles you through the available choices in that character group (“A”→“B”→“C”...). Touch <ABC/123> to toggle between alphabets and numerals. The selected character appears in the middle of the screen.
Page 41: About The Quick Guide Function
About the Quick Guide Function The ATELIER offers a Quick Guide function, which makes it easy for you to access various functions. While the Quick Guide screen is displayed, you can press the keyboard, a button, or a foot switch to jump to the related setting screen.
Page 42: About The Index Menu
Convenient Functions About the Index Menu In the Quick Guide screen, you can touch <Index> to access the Index Menu. In the Index Menu screen, you can touch a keyword to jump to the setting screen for that keyword. Touch <Quick Guide> on the Main screen. The following Quick Guide screen appears.
Page 43 The Quick Guide Index screen appears, and the keywords will be displayed. fig.00-16.eps Touch the desired keyword. fig.00-16.eps The setting screen for the specified keyword appears. Make settings in the setting screen that appeared. Touch <Exit>. Convenient Functions...
Page 44: Settings For Easy Performance
Convenient Functions Settings for Easy Performance The ATELIER provides a Global Settings buttons. If you press the Global Settings [EZ One Finger] button, you’ll be able to produce chords simply by holding down one or two keys of the lower keyboard. If you press the Global Settings [EZ Touch] button, you’ll be able to play at a fixed volume regardless of variations in your keyboard playing strength.
Page 45: Creating A Folder
Creating a Folder You can create folders in a connected USB memory device or in user memory (Favorites). If you want to create a folder in USB memory, connect the USB memory to the external memory connector. About folders The ATELIER lets you create up to 99 Registration sets or songs. If you create a folder, you’ll be able to save up to 99 Registration sets or songs in each folder.
Page 46 Convenient Functions Touch < > < Choose “Ext Memory” if you want to create a folder on USB memory or “User” if you want to create a folder user memory. Touch <Create>. A screen will appear, allowing you to specify a name for the new folder. Assign a name to the folder.
Page 47: Selecting And Playing Sounds
Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting Voices You can play the sounds of various instruments on the ATELIER. These sounds are called “Voices.” About the Voices and Parts The ATELIER has two manual keyboards and a pedalboard. From top to bottom these are called the “Upper Keyboard,” “Lower Keyboard,”...
Page 48: Functions Of The Upper/Lower/Pedal Bass Sound Select Buttons
Selecting and Playing Sounds Functions of the Upper/Lower/Pedal Bass Sound Select Buttons fig.01-06.eps Each time you press a voice button, its indicator will switch between being lit and being turned off. Voices that have their button indicator lit can be played. Two voices of the same family are assigned to each voice button.
Page 49: Selecting The Upper And Lower Voices
Selecting the Upper and Lower Voices Press the “Organ,” “Symphonic,” or “Orchestral” buttons for each Keyboard (Upper/Lower) to select the desired voice. When the power is turned on, the Upper keyboard will play “Full Organ1” and the Lower keyboard will play “Lower Organ1.” Example: Selecting “Full Organ 5”...
Page 50: Selecting Pedal Bass Voice
Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting Pedal Bass Voice Immediately after the power is turned on, the Pedal Bass voice will sound single notes using the “Organ Bass1” voice. Press the buttons of the various parts of “Pedal Organ” and “Pedal Orchestral” to select voices.
Page 51: Selecting Solo Voice
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.
Page 52: Selecting A Voice Using The [Others] Button
Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting a Voice Using the [Others] Button Notice that there is an [Others] button for each part. By using the [Others] button, you can select all voices. As with the other voice buttons, the [Others] button can be assigned two voices (one voice for “Pedal Organ”...
Page 53 A sub-window appears, allowing you to select a sound group. fig.01-16.eps In the sub-window, touch a sound group name to select the desired sound group. The indicator of the selected [Others] button will blink. The Others Voice screen appears, showing the sounds of the specified sound group.
Page 54: Creating Organ Sounds (Vintage Organ)
Selecting and Playing Sounds Creating Organ Sounds (Vintage Organ) The Vintage Organ button lets you add three types of vintage organ sounds to the upper, lower, and pedal parts. In addition, you can also use the harmonic bars to modify the selected sound as desired.
Page 55 Time 8' volume: 8 Time 4' volume: 5 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’...
Page 56: Playing A Vintage Organ Voice
Selecting and Playing Sounds Playing a Vintage Organ Voice Selecting the Type of Vintage Organ Press one of the Vintage Organ buttons so its indicator is lit. Each time you press the button, the indicator will alternate between ON (lit) and OFF.
Page 57 Adding Sparkle to the Sound (Percussion) This adds an attack sound to the beginning of the note, making the sound crisper. Press the Percussion [4’] button or [2 2/3’] button (indicator lit). Play the Upper keyboard and notice that an attack has been added. Button Percussion [4’] button Percussion [2 2/3’] button...
Page 58 Selecting and Playing Sounds Using the Harmonic Bar Settings of the Panel If you’ve edited the harmonic bar settings in the screen, or if you’ve switched Registrations so that the Vintage Organ settings have changed, you can switch the Vintage Organ settings to the positions (settings) of the harmonic bars on the panel (p.
Page 59 Selecting and Playing Sounds When the Vintage Organ Type is “Pipe” or “Theater” fig.01-25e.eps The buttons displayed in the screen are called “tablets.” You can press each tablet to turn it on/off. You can turn tablets on/off by moving the harmonic bars in the panel.
Page 60 Selecting and Playing Sounds Adjusting the Volume of the Flute Vintage Organ “ ” If you’ve selected Flute as the vintage organ type, you can adjust the overall volume of the Flute sound to regulate the volume balance relative to the other sounds. “...
Page 61: Realistically Expressing An Acoustic Instrument Performance (Articulation Voice)
Realistically Expressing an Acoustic Instrument Performance (Articulation Voice) What is an Articulation Voice? In order to bring out the distinctive qualities of an acoustic instrument and perform in a musically significant way, it is essential to employ the instrument’s rich variety of tonal changes and diverse performance techniques (articulations).
Page 62: Selecting A Articulation Voice
Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting a Articulation Voice Articulation voices can be selected only using the Solo part’s [Others] button. Press the Solo [Others] button. The Others Voice screen appears for several seconds. fig.01-15.eps Touch a button that shows a sound group. fig.01-15.eps A sub-window appears, allowing you to select a sound group.
Page 63 In the sub-window, touch <Art. Voice> (Articulation Voice). The indicator of the Solo [Others] button will blink. The Others Voice (Others Voice Select) screen appears, and only the Articulation Voices from the entire collection are displayed. fig.01-17.eps Touch a voice name to select a voice. Once again, press the blinking Solo [Others] button to confirm the voice.
Page 64: Performing With An Articulation Voice
Selecting and Playing Sounds Performing with an Articulation Voice Articulation voices let you vary the character of the sound by changing your playing technique. If you play legato, the sound will change smoothly between notes. If you play staccato, the sound will have a crisp attack. Using Aftertouch or the Expression Pedal Aftertouch will affect the dynamics and vibrato of an articulation voice.
Page 65: Making The Ideal Settings For Playing An Articulation Voice
Making the Ideal Settings for Playing an Articulation Voice You can perform even more effectively with an articulation voice by making the appropriate solo mode and foot switch settings. You can automatically set these controller settings so that they are ideal for performing with an articulation voice.
Page 66: Tips For Performing With An Articulation Voice
Selecting and Playing Sounds Tips for Performing with an Articulation Voice Distinctive Features of the Violin (Art.Violin) The distinctive character of the violin lies in its rich vibrato, the portamento playing technique, which allows the pitch to be changed smoothly, and the pizzicato technique, in which the string is plucked with a finger.
Page 67 Performance tips The basic performance techniques are the same as for Art.Violin. You can use aftertouch and expression pedal to control the dynamics and produce a richly expressive mid- and low-range sound. Striking the keys more strongly will emphasize the attack by adding a brief sound of the bow scraping on the strings.
Page 68 Selecting and Playing Sounds Foot switch effect Item ART. CONTROL1 ART. CONTROL2 Recommended pitch range E2–A5 (when Octave Shift is 0. Middle C is C4.) Distinctive Features of the Tenor Sax (Art.TenorSax) From soft and gentle tones to crisp, strong notes, the Art.TenorSax sound lets you express the broad range of the tenor sax.
Page 69: 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. Touch the [Others] button of the Part to which you want to assign an Active Expression voice.
Page 70: Performing With A Human Voice
Selecting and Playing Sounds Performing with a Human Voice In addition to sounds such as organ and piano, you can also play “human voice,” which produces a vocal-like sound. Press the [Alternate] button for the Part for which you wish to specify a voice to select ON (lit) or OFF (dark).
Page 71 In the sub-window, touch <Human Voice>. The indicator of the selected [Others] button will blink. The Others Voice screen appears, showing the sounds of the Human Voice group. The Others Voice screen will appear, and the sounds of the Human Voice group will appear.
Page 72: 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.01-26.eps The following buttons are used to adjust the volume of a multiple number of Parts. Button Accomp/SMF [▲] [▼] button Rhythm [▲] [▼] button (When the [Manual Perc] button is ON)
Page 73 The volume levels of each part are adjusted using the corresponding [▲] and [▼] buttons. Pressing the upper button ([▲] button) will increase the volume. Pressing the lower button ([▼] button) will decrease the volume. The volume can be set to any value from 0 to 12. When the volume value shown in the display is 0, that part will produce no sound.
Page 74: Transpose The Pitch In Octave Units (Octave Shift)
Selecting and Playing Sounds Transpose the Pitch in Octave Units (Octave Shift) The pitch of the sound played by the keyboard can be adjusted in one-octave steps. This function is called “Octave Shift.” You can apply an Octave shift to all Parts.
Page 75 Touch the part display of the part whose Octave Shift settings you wish to change. fig.01-30.eps Touch < > < > to adjust the settings. The value can be set to a range of +/- 3 octaves. fig.01-31.eps Touch <Exit>. You will return to the Upper Keyboard/Lower Keyboard/Pedalboard screen.
Page 76: Playing Drum Sounds Or Sound Effects From The Entire Lower Keyboard (Drums/Sfx)
Selecting and Playing Sounds Playing Drum Sounds or Sound Effects from the Entire Lower Keyboard (Drums/SFX) You can use the Lower keyboard to play various drum sounds (drum set). In this case, the Lower voices will no longer sound. fig.01-32_AT-900.eps Press the [Drums/SFX] button, getting its indicator to light The [Drums/SFX] button indicator will alternate between on (lit) and off (dark) each time it is pressed.
Page 77: Changing Drums/Sfx Sets
Changing Drums/SFX Sets As the drum set, you can choose the types of drum set and sound effect. When you change the drum set, the sound produced by each note will change. Immediately after the power is turned on, the POP drum set will sound. Press the [Drums/SFX] button, getting its indicator to light The Drums/SFX screen will be displayed for several seconds.
Page 78: Playing A Lower Voice With Percussion Instrument Sounds And A Voice Phrase (Manual Percussion)
Selecting and Playing Sounds Playing a Lower Voice with Percussion Instrument Sounds and a Voice Phrase (Manual Percussion) You can play various drum sounds and Sound Effects using the bottom 15 keys of the Lower keyboard. This is convenient when you wish to play the Lower voice together with drum sounds or Sound Effects.
Page 79: Changing The Manual Percussion Sets
Changing the Manual Percussion Sets You can choose the type of Manual Percussion Set. When you change the Manual Percussion Set, the sound played by each of the 15 lowest notes of the Lower keyboard will change. Immediately after the power is turned on, the PERC SET1 drum set will sound. Press the [Manual Perc] button (indicator lights).
Page 80: Sustaining Notes In The Lower Part (Lower Voice Hold)
Selecting and Playing Sounds Sustaining Notes in the Lower Part (Lower Voice Hold) You can have Lower voice continue to sound after you release you fingers from the keys, until the next key is played. fig.02-14_AT-900.eps Press the Lower Voice [Hold] button (confirm that the indicator is lit).
Page 81: Using Rhythm Performance
Using Rhythm Performance The ATELIER lets you enjoy playing along with a Rhythmic accompaniment. Selecting a Rhythm The ATELIER provides various Rhythms and Automatic Accompaniments (Music Styles). The ten buttons below are called “Rhythm buttons,” and let you select Rhythms that are categorized by musical style.
Page 82: Using Rhythms Stored In User Memory
Using Rhythm Performance Using Rhythms Stored in User Memory The ATELIER features a User memory. What is the User Memory? This is the internal memory area that lets you store user Rhythms you’ve created. You can also copy Rhythms saved on USB memory to the User memory (p.
Page 83: Rhythm Search
Rhythm Search You can search for Rhythm that match the tempo of the song, musical genre, or other criteria you set. You can also search Rhythm using the first character of the Rhythm names. Touch <Rhythm> on the Main screen. fig.00-06.eps The following Rhythm screen appears.
Page 84 Using Rhythm Performance Searching by Rhythm Name Touch <By Name>. Decide which character you will use for the search. The selected character appears in the middle of the screen. Enter the character you are searching for. For example, touching <ABC> in succession cycles you through the available choices in that character group (“A”→“B”→“C”...).
Page 85: 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 pedal keyboard. You can also make the Rhythm start with an intro, or stop with an ending.
Page 86: Starting The Rhythm Automatically When You Play The Lower Keyboard Or Pedalboard (Sync Start)
Using Rhythm Performance Starting the Rhythm Automatically When You Play the Lower Keyboard or Pedalboard (Sync Start) Starting with an Added Intro Press the [Sync Start] button to make the indicator light up. Press the [Intro] button. The [Intro] button’s indicator will light. Play either the Lower keyboard or the Pedalboard.
Page 87: Stopping The Rhythm
Stopping the Rhythm Stopping with an Ending Press the [Ending] button. An Ending is played, then the Rhythm stops. While the Ending is playing, the [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 88: Playing The Count Sound At The End Of The Intro
Using Rhythm Performance Playing the Count Sound at the End of the Intro If an intro is played before your performance, you can have a countdown played to the end of the intro, allowing you to understand easily where you are to start playing.
Page 89: Adding Variety To The Rhythm Or Automatic Accompaniment
Adding Variety to the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment You can add variety to the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment by changing the Rhythm pattern of the Rhythm or the arrangement of the Automatic Accompaniment, or by inserting a break (i.e., stopping the Rhythm for one measure).
Page 90: Playing Chords With Simple Fingering (Chord Intelligence)
Using Rhythm Performance Playing Chords with Simple Fingering (Chord Intelligence) “Chord Intelligence” is a feature that intelligently plays the correct accompaniment chords the moment you play a key specifying a chord on the Lower keyboard during Automatic Accompaniment. For example, in order to make the instrument detect a “C Major” chord, you must normally play the three keys “C,”...
Page 91 Touch <Options>. The Rhythm Options screen appears. fig.02-11.eps Touch the Chord Intelligence setting to turn it “ON.” The Chord Intelligence function can now be used. Each time you touch the Chord Intelligence setting, it will be switched ON/ OFF. If you press the root note of the chord Intelligence function is ON, all notes in that chord will sound.
Page 92: Leading Bass Function
Using Rhythm Performance Leading Bass Function When Automatic Accompaniment is used, and the Pedal [To Lower] button is ON, the Pedal Bass voice will normally play the root note (p. 274) 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 93 Touch <Options>. The Rhythm Options screen appears. fig.02-11.eps Touch the Leading Bass setting to turn it “ON.” Each time you touch the Leading Bass setting, it will be switched ON/OFF. To turn off the Leading Bass function, set the Leading Bass setting to “OFF.”...
Page 94: A Simple Way To Make Automatic Accompaniment Settings (One Touch Program)
Using Rhythm Performance A Simple Way to Make Automatic Accompaniment Settings (One Touch Program) The ATELIER provides a very convenient [One Touch Program] button. By simply pressing this button once, the Arranger function will be turned ON, and keyboard voices that are most appropriate for playing with the currently selected Rhythm/Automatic Accompaniment are selected.
Page 95 Select a Rhythm (p. 81). Press the [One Touch Program] button. The [One Touch Program] button’s indicator will light. fig.02-15.eps An One Touch Program Group (One Touch Program Group select) screen like the one shown below will be displayed. fig.02-16.epsf While the One Touch Program Group screen is displayed, touch the screen to select a One Touch Program group.
Page 96: Using A Rhythm From A Usb Memory
Using Rhythm Performance Using a Rhythm from a USB Memory The ATELIER contains a variety of Rhythms, but you can also use Rhythms from USB memory or floppy disk to perform Rhythms in an even wider range of styles. Reviewing the Rhythms on USB Memory Press the Rhythm [User] button (confirm that its indicator is lit).
Page 97: Copying Rhythms
Copying Rhythms User memory (p. 82) 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.
Page 98 Using Rhythm Performance Touch <File Edit>. The Rhythm File Edit screen appears. Touch <Copy> (Rhythm Copy). The Rhythm File Copy screen appears. Touch < > < Rhythm you want to copy). If you want to copy a Rhythm from USB memory, select “Ext Memory.” If you want to copy a Rhythm from floppy disk, select “Disk.”...
Page 99 Touch <Execute>. The copying of the Rhythm to User memory begins. When copying ends, the “- - - - -” in the screen will change to the Rhythm name that you copied. If you select a number in which a Rhythm is already saved, a screen like the following will appear.
Page 100: Changing The Order Of The Saved Rhythms
Using Rhythm Performance Changing the Order of the Saved Rhythms You can rearrange the order of the Rhythms stored in User memory (p. 82) or USB memory. Touch <Rhythm> on the Main screen. The Rhythm screen appears. fig.02-09.eps Touch < >...
Page 101 Touch <File Edit>. The Rhythm File Edit screen appears. fig.02-32.eps Button Meaning Rename Modify the name Change the order (upward) Change the order Down (downward) Delete Delete the Rhythm Copy Copies the Rhythm Touch < > < > to select the desired media. Choose “User”...
Page 102: Renaming A Saved Rhythm
Using Rhythm Performance Renaming a Saved Rhythm You can rename Rhythms stored in User memory (p. 82) or USB memory. Touch <Rhythm> on the Main screen. The Rhythm screen appears. Touch < > (Utility) on the Rhythm screen. The Utility screen appears. fig.02-10.eps Touch <File Edit>.
Page 103 Touch <Rename>. The Rename screen appears. fig.02-30.eps Touch < lowercase/symbols. Each touch of the character switch button takes you to the next available choice, like this: uppercase → lowercase → symbols → uppercase ... Touch the screen to specify the desired character. The following characters can be selected.
Page 104: Deleting Saved Rhythm
Using Rhythm Performance Deleting Saved Rhythm You can delete Rhythms stored in User memory (p. 82) or USB memory. Touch <Rhythm> on the Main screen. The Rhythm screen appears. Touch < > (Utility) on the Rhythm screen. The Utility screen appears. fig.02-10.eps Touch <File Edit>.
Page 105 Touch < > < > to select the desired media. Choose “User” if you want to delete the Rhythm saved in user memory, or choose “Ext Memory” if you want to delete the Rhythm saved in USB memory. Choose “Disk” if you want to delete the Rhythm saved in floppy disk. Touch <...
Page 106: Using The Registration Buttons
Using the Registration Buttons The ATELIER allows you to store sound settings and panel settings in the Registration buttons. The ATELIER has a total of twelve Registration buttons, and one set of panel settings can be registered to each button, for a total of twelve types of panel settings.
Page 107: 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 108: Recalling A Registration
Using the Registration Buttons Recalling a Registration Settings that have been registered to Registration buttons [1]–[12] can be recalled in two ways: “INSTANT” and “DELAYED.” At the factory this is set to “DELAYED.” How to Recall a Registration (DELAYED) Recalling Voices and Other Panel Settings Press and immediately release one of the Registration buttons [1]–[12].
Page 109: Changing The Timing Of Recalling Registrations
Changing the Timing of Recalling Registrations Settings for Rhythm play and Automatic Accompaniment are recalled when you continue holding a Registration button [1]–[12] for several seconds, but you can change this so that the settings are recalled the instant you press the button.
Page 110: Automatically Registering When You Switch Panel Settings
Using the Registration Buttons Touch the Arranger Update setting to switch between “DELAYED” and “INSTANT.” Each time you touch the Arranger Update setting, it will alternate between “DELAYED” and “INSTANT.” Setting When you press and hold a Registration button [1]–[12] for several seconds, the settings for Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment will be recalled in addition to the panel settings.
Page 111: Assigning A Name To A Registration Set
Assigning a Name to a Registration Set When saving Registration sets, names like “Factory Reg.” will be assigned by default, but you can assign a name that will help you later to identify the contents of the Registration set. Touch <Registration> on the Main screen. The Registration Load screen appears.
Page 112 Using the Registration Buttons Touch <Rename>. The Rename screen appears. fig.03-11-2.eps Touch < lowercase/symbols. Each touch of the character switch button takes you to the next available choice, like this: uppercase → lowercase → symbols → uppercase ... Touch the screen to specify the desired character. The following characters can be selected.
Page 113: Saving Registration Sets
Saving Registration Sets With the settings of Registration buttons [1]–[12] 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 114 Using the Registration Buttons Touch < > < destination number. Numbers which have not been used in the saving operation will be displayed as “- - - - -.” fig.03-09-2.eps To cancel the Save operation, touch <Exit> to close the Registration Save screen.
Page 115 If the following screen appears If you select a number at which a Registration has already been saved and touch <Save>, the following screen appears. fig.E-63.eps If you wish to update the contents of the Registration data Touch <OK>. If you wish to save new data instead of updating the Registration Touch <Cancel>.
Page 116: Loading Previously Saved Registration Sets Into The Atelier
Using the Registration Buttons 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 three ways. Loading a Set of Registrations (Load) →...
Page 117: Loading An Individual Registration
Touch < > < > to select the desired media. If you want to load from the Registration of USB memory, select “Ext Memory.” If you want to load from the Registration of floppy disk, select “Disk.” If you want to load from the Registration of user memory, select “User.” Touch <...
Page 118 Using the Registration Buttons Touch < > < to load into internal memory. Touch < > (Utility). The Utility screen appears. fig.03-06.eps Touch <Load One>. The Load One Registration screen appears. fig.03-19.eps Touch <1>–<12> to select the number of the Registration button that you wish to load into internal memory.
Page 119 Touch Internal <1>–<12> to select the number of the storage-destination button. fig.03-21.eps To cancel this operation, touch <Cancel>. When you’re done making the settings, touch <OK>. The following display appears. fig.03-22.eps When the Registration has been loaded, the Registration Load screen will reappear.
Page 120: Recalling The Order That The Registrations Are Saved (Load Next)
Using the Registration Buttons Recalling the Order that the Registrations are Saved (Load Next) You can simply press the [Load Next] button to successively recall Registrations in the order in which they were saved on the USB memory or user memory. This function is called “Load Next.” When you will be performing live, you can save Registration sets to USB memory in the order in which you will be performing.
Page 121 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to successively recall the Registration sets. Checking the next Registration set Access the Main screen. fig.00-06.eps Touch < > icon several times to switch to < The Main screen display will switch to the Registration. fig.03-23-2.eps “Next”...
Page 122: Deleting A Set Of Registrations
Using the Registration Buttons Deleting a Set of Registrations Here’s how to delete a Registration set that was saved to a USB memory, User memory (p. 231), 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 123 Touch < > < > to select the desired media. If you want to delete from the Registration to USB memory, select “Ext Memory.” If you want to delete from the Registration to floppy disk, select “Disk.” If you want to delete from the Registration to user memory, select “User.” Touch <...
Page 124: Changing The Name Or Order Of Registration
Using the Registration Buttons Changing the Name or Order of Registration After saving Registrations on USB memory, user memory (p. 231), or floppy disk, you can change the order or name of the Registrations, or delete a Registration (p. 122). This is very convenient when you are preparing to use the [Load Next] button (Load Next function →...
Page 125 Touch < > < > to select the desired media. Choose “Ext Memory” if you want to rename or sort Registrations saved on USB memory, or “Disk” if you want to rename or sort Registrations saved on a floppy disk. Choose “User” if you want to rename or sort Registrations saved in user memory.
Page 126: 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 127 Touch <Copy>. The Registration File Copy screen appears. Touch < > < > to select the media (the location of the Registration you want to copy). If you want to copy a Registration from USB memory, select “Ext Memory.” If you want to copy a Registration from floppy disk, select “Disk.” Touch <...
Page 128 Using the Registration Buttons If you select a number in which a Registration is already saved, a screen like the following will appear. fig.02-25.eps If you want to delete the previously saved Registration and overwrite it with the Registration you’re newly saving, touch <OK>. If you don’t want to delete the previously saved Registration, touch <Cancel>, then select a number at which no Registration has been saved, and copy the Registration to that number.
Page 129 Memo...
Page 130: Using The Performance Functions
Using the Performance Functions 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, even if the song is in a difficult key with numerous sharps or flats, you can transpose it to a key that is easier for you to play.
Page 131: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Sound
Adjusting the Brightness of the Sound Using the [Brilliance] slider, you can adjust the brightness of the sound. For a brighter sound, push the slider away from you. For a mellower sound, pull the slider toward you. fig.04-06.eps You can adjust not only the treble range but the bass as well with the [Brilliance] slider.
Page 132: Using The Pitch Bend/Vibrato Lever
Using the Performance Functions Using the Pitch Bend/Vibrato Lever When you move the Pitch Bend/Vibrato lever to the left or right, you can obtain a smooth change in the pitch of the notes being played (Pitch Bend effect). Move the lever to the right to raise the pitch, and to the left to lower it. Also, when you push the lever away from you, a vibrato effect can be obtained.
Page 133: Using The Foot Switches
Using the Foot Switches On either side of the expression pedal are two Foot Switches. Different functions are assigned to each of these two foot switches. fig.04-07.eps You can also change the functions assigned to the left and right Foot Switches. Please refer to “Changing the Function of the Foot Switch”...
Page 134: 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. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. The Sound/Keyboard screen appears.
Page 135: Using The Foot Switch To Switch Registrations
Using the Foot Switch to Switch Registrations 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 136: Adjusting The Overall Volume Using An Expression Pedal
Using the Performance Functions Adjusting the Overall Volume Using an Expression Pedal You can use the expression pedal to adjust the overall volume. When you depress the Expression Pedal, the volume increases. The volume decreases as you tilt the pedal back. fig.04-03.eps Decrease the volume...
Page 137: Adjusting The Depth Of The Expression Pedal
Adjusting the Depth of the Expression Pedal You can set the amount of effect applied when you step on the expression pedal. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. Touch <Controller>. The Controller screen appears. Touch < >...
Page 138: Applying Various Effects To The Sound
Applying Various Effects to the Sound 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 139: Changing The Harmony Intelligence Type
Changing the Harmony Intelligence Type There are 25 different Harmony types. The manner in which notes will sound also depends on the Harmony type. When you press the [Harmony Intelligence] button to turn it on (lit), a voice most suitable for the selected harmony intelligence will be selected automatically.
Page 140 Applying Various Effects to the Sound The way in which the keys you press are sounded by each type of harmony intelligence is described below. Type Solo Voice ORGAN BIG BAND STRINGS BLOCK Vibraphone HYMN TRADITIONAL* HARP DUET COMBO JAZZ SCAT COUNTRY Full Organ1 BROADWAY...
Page 141: 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 142: Making Fine Adjustments To The Rotary Effect Speed (Rotary Speed)
Applying Various Effects to the Sound Making Fine Adjustments to the Rotary Effect Speed (Rotary Speed) You can make fine adjustments to the speaker rotation speed of the rotary effect (p. 141). Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. fig.05-08.eps The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. fig.VoiceList.eps Touch <Effect>.
Page 143: Changing The Brightness Of The Rotary Effect (Rotary Color)
Changing the Brightness of the Rotary Effect (Rotary Color) This setting allows you to choose the brightness of the Rotary sound obtained when using the Rotary effect (p. 141). Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. fig.05-08.eps The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. fig.VoiceList.eps Touch <Effect>.
Page 144: Adding Richness To The Sound (Chorus Effect)
Applying Various Effects to the Sound Adding Richness to the Sound (Chorus Effect) Chorus is an effect that adds expansiveness to a sound, making one instrument sound like several. You can apply a chorus effect for the “Upper Symphonic,” “Upper Orchestral,”...
Page 145 For the part to which you wish to apply the chorus effect, touch the Chorus “ON/OFF” display to change the setting. Each time you touch the Chorus setting, it will alternate ON/OFF. fig.05-15.eps Indication The Chorus effect will be applied to the voice. The Chorus effect will not be applied to the voice.
Page 146: Adding Resonance To The Sound (Sustain Effect)
Applying Various Effects to the Sound Adding Resonance to the Sound (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 to the Upper (except the Solo part), Lower, and Pedal voices.
Page 147 Touch either <Upper> or <Lower>. Indication Upper To apply sustain to the Upper part Lower To apply sustain to the Lower part Touch < > < > to display the Sustain. Touch the Sustain setting to switch between “ON” and “OFF.”...
Page 148: Changing The Sustain Length
Applying Various Effects to the Sound Changing the Sustain Length The sustain length can be set independently (SHORT, MIDDLE (Medium) or LONG) for the Upper and Lower keyboards and Pedalboard. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. fig.05-08.eps The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. fig.VoiceList.eps Touch either <Upper>, <Lower>, or <Pedal>.
Page 149: Adding Reverberation To The Sound (Reverb Effect)
Adding Reverberation to the Sound (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.05-16-1.eps Press the Reverb [▲] or [▼] buttons to adjust the overall Reverb amount.
Page 150: Changing The Reverb Type
Applying Various Effects to the Sound 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. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. fig.05-08.eps The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. fig.VoiceList.eps Touch <Effect>.
Page 151: Changing The Wall Type
Changing the Wall Type By changing the type of reverb (p. 150) 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. Touch <Sound/KBD>...
Page 152: Changing The Depth Of The Reverb
Applying Various Effects to the Sound Changing the Depth of the Reverb You can specify the reverb depth for each part. To adjust the reverb depth for Upper/ Lower/Pedal/Solo Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. fig.05-08.eps The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. fig.VoiceList.eps Touch either <Upper>, <Lower>, or <Pedal>.
Page 153 To adjust the Reverb Depth for Something other Than Upper/Lower/ Pedal/Solo Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. fig.05-08.eps The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. fig.VoiceList.eps Touch <Effect>. The Effect screen appears. fig.05-17.eps Touch < > < > to display the Rev Depth (Reverb Depth).
Page 154: Using The D Beam Controller For Additional Enjoyment
Applying Various Effects to the Sound Using the D Beam Controller for Additional Enjoyment Modifying the Sound You can modify the sound simply by moving your hand above the D Beam controller located on the panel. Press either the [Pitch], [Filter], or [Volume] button for the D Beam so the button is lit in red.
Page 155: Moving Your Hand Above The D Beam Controller To Produce A Sound Effect
Moving Your Hand Above the D Beam Controller to Produce a Sound Effect You can produce various sound effects simply by moving your hand above the D Beam controller on the panel. Press either the [Pitch], [Filter], or [Volume] button for the D Beam so the button is lit in green.
Page 156: Using The Lower Keyboard Effectively
Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively Making Effective Use of the Lower Keyboard Since the lower keyboard of the ATELIER provides a generous 76 notes, you can use it to play piano pieces with ease. In addition, you can divide the keyboard into two or more sections and play solo voices, play the pedal bass voice, or combine a variety of uses for even more versatility.
Page 157 Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Part by Hand → Press the [Bass Split] button in the Pedal section to play the Pedal Bass voice from the Lower keyboard (p. 161). fig.06-02.eps ■ Drums/SFX ■ Manual Perc. ■ Bass ■...
Page 158: Playing The Solo Voice On The Lower Keyboard (Solo [To Lower] Button)
Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively Playing the Solo Voice on the Lower Keyboard (Solo [To Lower] Button) Normally, the solo voice will sound on the upper keyboard. By using the Solo [To Lower] button, you can play the solo voice in the right- hand side of the lower keyboard that includes the B4 key.
Page 159: Changing How The Solo Voice Responds
Changing How the Solo Voice Responds When the Solo voice is assigned to the Upper keyboard or the Lower keyboard, you can specify how the Solo voice will respond when more than one key is pressed. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. The Sound/Keyboard screen appears.
Page 160: Changing The Solo Split Point
Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively Changing the Solo Split Point This setting is used to determine the Solo Split Point (lower limit of the playable range of the Solo voice) on the Lower keyboard to any desired position. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. fig.05-08.eps The Sound/Keyboard screen appears.
Page 161: Using The Lower Keyboard To Play The Bass Voice ([Bass Split] Button)
Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Voice ([Bass Split] Button) By using the [Bass Split] button 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 162: Changing The Bass Split Point
Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively 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. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. fig.05-08.eps The Sound/Keyboard screen appears.
Page 163: Using The Lower Keyboard To Play The Bass Voice (Pedal [To Lower] Button)
Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Voice (Pedal [To Lower] Button) By using the Pedal [To Lower] button, you can sound the Pedal Bass voice by playing the root note (see p. 274) of a chord on the Lower keyboard in the area that is playing the Lower voice.
Page 164: Recording/Playing Back What You Play
Recording/Playing Back What You Play The internal composer can record performances and play back commercial SMF music files. The composer can be used in the following two ways. Using the Panel Composer Buttons fig.07-01.eps Button Description Reset Returns you to the beginning of the song. Starts and stops playback of the song.
Page 165: What Is A Track Button
What is a Track Button? The recorded performance will be automatically assigned to the seven Track buttons according to the recorded part. You can record or play back independently by specifying the desired Track button; for example, when you wish to re-record a track. fig.07-04.eps You can record different kinds of performance data into each track:...
Page 166: Displaying The Track Buttons
Recording/Playing Back What You Play During recording, the control track will store the operations as follows. • Recording panel operations (Voice selections, Tempo changes, etc.) Newly recorded performance data will be added without erasing the previously recorded data. • Recording expression pedal operations This will depend on the function of the expression pedal.
Page 167: 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 168: Silencing A Specific Track (Track Mute)
Recording/Playing Back What You Play Playing Back All Performance Data Prepare the song that you want to play back. If you want to play a song from USB memory, connect it to the external memory connector. If you want to play a song from floppy disk, connect the floppy disk drive to the Ext Drive connector, and insert a floppy disk into the drive.
Page 169 Touch <Load> to load the song. The Rec/Play screen appears. fig.07-04-2.eps All accompaniment data is grouped to the “Accomp” track button in the Rec/Play screen. In the same manner, the Rhythm performance data is grouped to “Rhythm.” If you want to mute only a portion of the Rhythms or accompaniment, open up the Track Mute screen, and switch off the Track Mute buttons there (p.
Page 170: Muting Individual Tracks Of Performance Data
Recording/Playing Back What You Play Muting Individual Tracks of Performance Data All accompaniment data is grouped to the “Accomp” track button in the Rec/Play screen. In the same manner, the Rhythm performance data is grouped to “Rhythm.” You can mute only a portion of the Rhythms or accompaniment on the Track Mute screen.
Page 171: Viewing A Notation
Viewing a Notation You can display the notations of performances from SMF music files and recordings made on the ATELIER. This is very convenient when you want to read the music as you play and to confirm recorded songs. Selecting Songs →...
Page 172: Changing The Notation Settings
Recording/Playing Back What You Play Changing the Notation Settings Touch <Rec/Play> on the Main Screen. The Rec/Play screen appears. fig.07-04-1.eps Touch <DigiScore>. The Notation screen appears. fig.07-38.eps Touch <Option>. The Notation Options screen appears. fig.07-39.eps fig.07-40.eps Touch the value setting button for the item whose setting you want to change.
Page 173 Touch < > < > to change the setting. fig.07-42.eps When you touch Key setting button, the following screen appears. fig.07-41-1.eps fig.07-41-2.eps The Key screen is composed of two screens. Touch < > to switch between the two screens. Touch <Exit>. Recording/Playing Back What You Play Some Notes on a Notation Screen •...
Page 174: Recording A Performance
Recording/Playing Back What You Play Recording a Performance You can record the performance that you play. You can also record your performance while playing Rhythms or Automatic Accompaniment. fig.07-12.eps 3, 4 Select the panel settings needed for recording the performance. Enter the recording standby mode by pressing the [Rec] button.
Page 175: Playing Back A Performance Song
Playing Back a Performance Song Here’s how to play back a performance you’ve recorded. fig.07-08-2.eps* Touch <Rec/Play> on the Main screen. fig.05-08.eps The Rec/Play screen appears. fig.07-04-2.eps Touch <Reset>. The location at which playback will start will return to the beginning of measure 1.
Page 176: Recording Each Part Separately
Recording/Playing Back What You Play Recording Each Part Separately In this method, each part (track button) is recorded one after another: first the Rhythm part, then the bass part, etc. If there are any previously recorded performances, you can listen to them as you record additional parts.
Page 177: Re-Recording
Re-Recording If you made a mistake in your performance during recording etc., you can re-record just a portion of the musical data in the track. If you wish to re-record with different settings for voices, tempo, part balance, erase the recorded song (p. 178) and NOTE re-record again.
Page 178: Erasing A Performance Song (Song Clear)
Recording/Playing Back What You Play Erasing a Performance Song (Song Clear) If you wish to discard your recording and re-record from the beginning, or if you wish to record a new performance, you must erase the previously-recorded data. Touch <Rec/Play> on the Main screen. The Rec/Play screen appears.
Page 179 Touch <Save/Delete>. The Song Save/Song Delete screen appears. fig.07-23.eps Touch < > (Utility) to open the Utility screen. The Utility screen appears. fig.07-24.eps Touch <Rename>. The Rename screen appears. fig.07-25.eps Touch the character select button ( to switch among uppercase/lowercase/ symbols.
Page 180: Saving Performance Songs
Recording/Playing Back What You Play 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”...
Page 181: Loading Performance Songs Into The Atelier
Touch the screen to select the format in which the data will be saved. You can select either “Original” or “SMF” format. Display Description Original Save data in ATELIER format Saving in SMF Format for ATELIER Sound Modules Touch <OK> to finalize the save format. Saving of the performance data will begin.
Page 182: Deleting Performance Songs Stored On "Favorites" Or The Usb Memory
Recording/Playing Back What You Play Touch <Load>. fig.07-31.eps The selected performance data will be loaded into internal memory. If the Following Screen Appears The message below is shown when the performance song in the unit has not been saved to USB memory or Favorites (User Memory).
Page 183: Layering A New Recording Onto Smf Music Files
Touch <Delete>. The confirmation message appears. fig.07-30.eps If you touch <Cancel> the performance data will not be deleted, and you will return to the Rec/Play screen. When you touch <OK> the performance data will be deleted. Recording/Playing Back What You Play Layering a New Recording onto SMF Music Files You can load commercially available SMF music files into the...
Page 184: Using Song With A Different Tempo Than That Of The Performance Song
Recording/Playing Back What You Play Touch <Load>. fig.07-31.eps The selected performance data will be loaded into internal memory. For track assignments of SMF format performance data loaded to the ATELIER, refer to p. 169. Select the panel settings needed for recording the performance.
Page 185: Re-Recording Part Of Your Performance (Punch-In Recording)
Re-Recording Part of Your Performance (Punch-in Recording) After you have recorded a performance, you can re-record a specified portion of the performance. With this method, you listen to the recorded performance, and re-record just the desired area. This recording method is called “Punch-in Recording.”...
Page 186: Recording And Layering Drum Parts (Loop Recording)
Recording/Playing Back What You Play Recording and Layering Drum Parts (Loop Recording) You can repeatedly record over a specified region of the Rhythm part, adding additional notes at each pass. This type of recording is called “Loop Recording.” This recording method is convenient when you wish to layer drum sounds individually for the Rhythm part.
Page 187: Starting Recording At The Right Moment (Count-In Recording)
Starting Recording at the Right moment (Count-In Recording) This setting (ON/OFF) determines whether or not a metronome count-in (2 measures) will be heard after pressing the [Play/Stop] button on recording. Touch <Rec/Play> on the Main screen. The Rec/Play screen appears. fig.07-04.eps Touch <...
Page 188: Copying Performance Song
Recording/Playing Back What You Play 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 189 Copying Performance Songs from “Favorites” to USB Memory You can copy performance song from “Favorites” to USB memory. In this case, touch the arrow icon located in the center of the “Song File Copy screen” in step 6 of the above procedure, so the arrow points upwards.
Page 190: Editing Your Musical Performance Data
Editing Your Musical Performance Data Song files that you record can be edited using five different functions. The following editing functions are provided. Menu Description Delete Measure Deleting a Specific Measure. Delete the Recording from a Delete Track Track. Erase a specified portion of Erase Event the performance in a specified area.
Page 191: Delete The Recording From A Track (Delete Track)
Touch the “From” value (the first measure that you wish to delete). Touch < > < > to set “From” (the first measure that you wish to delete). fig.08-05.eps When you’re done making the settings, touch <Exit>. Touch the “For” value (the number of measures that you wish to delete).
Page 192 Editing Your Musical Performance Data Touch <Delete Track>. fig.08-08.eps The Delete Track (delete the performance data of a track) screen appears. fig.08-08-2.eps Touch the “Track” value (the track whose performance data you wish to delete). Touch < > < > to select the “Track” (the track whose performance data you wish to delete).
Page 193: Erase Recording (Erase Event)
Erase Recording (Erase Event) You can erase a specified portion of the performance in a specified area without making the song shorter. This is called the “Erase” function. As an alternative to the method of erasing all performance data in a specified area, you can erase the following contents of the performance.
Page 194 Editing Your Musical Performance Data Touch the “Event” value (the type of performance data that you wish to erase). Touch < > < > to specify the “Event” (the type of performance data that you wish to erase). fig.08-12.eps Setting ALL, NOTE, PANEL, EXPRESSION, VOICE, TEMPO When you’re done making the settings, touch <Exit>.
Page 195: Copying Measures (Copy)
Copying Measures (Copy) This function lets you copy a portion of recorded song to a different measure (bar) location in the same track. If a recording already exists at the copy destination, it will be erased. Example: To copy measures (bars) 5–7 to measure (bar) 8 fig.08-13.eps Touch <Rec/Play>...
Page 196: Correct Timing Inaccuracies (Quantize)
Editing Your Musical Performance Data Touch < > < > to set “From” (the measure at which copying will begin). When you’re done making the settings, touch <Exit>. Touch the “For” value (the number of measures to be copied). Touch < >...
Page 197 Touch <Quantize>. fig.08-17-2.eps The Quantize screen appears. fig.08-17.eps Touch the “Track” value (the track that will be quantized). Touch < > < > to specify the “Track” (the track that will be quantized). fig.08-18.eps Track ALL, RHYTHM, ACCOMP, BASS, LOWER, UPPER, SOLO If you select “ALL,”...
Page 198: Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms
Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms You can create a Rhythm for use when Rhythm Mode is set to “S-SERIES” (p. 215). An original Rhythm of your own is created by starting with one of the internal Rhythms, then modifying it. You can edit some of the internal Rhythms to create your own original Rhythms.
Page 199: Preparations For Creating User Rhythms
Preparations for Creating User Rhythms Displaying the Rhythm Customize Screen Touch <Rhythm> on the Main screen. The Rhythm screen appears. fig.02-09.eps In the Rhythm screen, touch < The Utility screen appears. fig.02-10.eps Touch <Customize>. The Rhythm Customize screen appears. When opening a new Rhythm Customize screen Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms When calling up a source Rhythm Name...
Page 200: Selecting The Division
Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms Selecting the Division What is the Division? A song progresses in predictable a sequence, such as intro, melody A, melody B, bridge and ending. With the ATELIER, such changes in songs are allocated to the following six performance states. We call these six parts of a song “Divisions.”...
Page 201: Loading The Rhythm
Loading the Rhythm Use the Rhythm Customize function to select the Rhythm you want to use as the base for the Rhythm you are creating. Bring up the Rhythm Customize screen (p. 199). fig.RC-01.eps Touch < > (Utility). The Utility screen appears. fig.RC-02.eps Touch <Load>.
Page 202: Making The Division Settings
Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms Making the Division Settings Independent “Drum Set,” “Beat,” and “Volume” settings can be made for each Division. Bring up the Rhythm Customize screen (p. 199). fig.RC-10.eps Touch < > (Utility). The Utility screen appears. fig.RC-11.eps Touch <Div Options> (Division Options). The Division Options screen appears.
Page 203: Creating The User Rhythm
Creating the User Rhythm Editing the Rhythm Edit the internal Rhythm. What you can do Copying the Rhythm in a Selected Measure Deleting the Rhythm in a Selected Measure Erasing Sounds Adding Sounds Altering Voices Changing the Velocity Moving Sounds Copying the Rhythm in a Selected Measure Bring up the Rhythm Customize screen (p.
Page 204 Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms Editing the Sounds You can add and erase sounds, alter voices, and change the velocity. Bring up the Rhythm Customize screen (p. 199). fig.RC-10.eps Touch the point on the screen where the sound you want to edit is located. When you touch the screen, a line appears at the point you touch.
Page 205 Altering Voices Touch < > < > to select the sound whose voice you want to change. Touch the Instrument name. fig.RC-17.eps Touch <-8> <-1> <+1> <+8> to switch the voice. Changing the Velocity Touch < > < > to select the sound whose velocity you want to change.
Page 206: Changing And Deleting The Instruments Used
Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms Changing and Deleting the Instruments Used You can change an instrument used in a Rhythm and replace it with another instrument. Bring up the Rhythm Customize screen (p. 199). Touch the section in the Rhythm Customize screen where the instrument names are displayed.
Page 207: Deleting Rhythms You Have Created
Deleting Rhythms You Have Created This deletes User Rhythms created by partially editing the internal Rhythms. Bring up the Rhythm Customize screen (p. 199). Touch < > (Utility). The Utility screen appears. fig.RC-11.eps Touch <Clear>. The following screen appears. fig.RC-23.eps To cancel operation, touch <Cancel>.
Page 208: Saving User Rhythms To The User Memory Or Usb Memory
Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms Saving User Rhythms to the User Memory or USB Memory You can take User Rhythms created with the Rhythm Customize function and save them in the ATELIER’s User memory and USB memory. To call up Rhythms saved in User memory, press the [User] button.
Page 209: Various Other Settings
Various Other Settings Adjusting How the Instrument Responds Turning Aftertouch On/Off This switches the aftertouch setting for the Upper keyboard. Aftertouch applies vibrato when additional pressure is placed on the keys that are being played. Aftertouch can only be enabled for the Upper keyboard. NOTE Touch <Sound/KBD>...
Page 210: Adjusting The Initial Touch Sensitivity
Various Other Settings Adjusting the Initial Touch Sensitivity This adjusts the amount of the Initial Touch effect applied. Initial Touch is a function that translates the force used in playing the keys into a directly proportional amount of volume. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. The Sound/Keyboard screen appears.
Page 211: Performance Function Settings
Performance Function Settings Selecting the Keyboard Affected by the Damper Pedal You can specify which keyboard will be affected when you press the Damper (Sustain) pedal. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. Touch <Controller>. The Controller screen appears. Touch <...
Page 212: Choosing The Keyboard For Which Pitch Bend And Vibrato Will Apply
Various Other Settings Function During Playback You can specify whether or not the Expression Pedal will function while ATELIER song files are being played back. Touch <Sound/KBD> on the Main screen. The Sound/Keyboard screen appears. Touch <Controller>. The Controller screen appears. Touch <...
Page 213: Changing The Pitch Bend Range
Changing the Pitch Bend Range This setting allows you to choose the maximum amount of Pitch change (range) permissible when using Pitch Bend. The range can be set anywhere between 1–12 (in semitone units; with a maximum of one octave). Touch <Sound/KBD>...
Page 214: Rhythm Settings
Various Other Settings Rhythm Settings Turning Chord Hold On/Off The Chord Hold function can be switched ON/OFF. When Chord Hold is ON, the Automatic Accompaniment will continue playing even when you lift your hand from the key to play a new chord. Touch <Rhythm>...
Page 215: Preventing Rhythm Tempos From Switching Automatically
Preventing Rhythm Tempos from Switching Automatically You can prevent Rhythm tempos from switching automatically when you switch Rhythms. Touch <Rhythm> on the Main screen. The Rhythm screen appears. Touch < > (Utility). The Utility screen appears. Touch <Options>. The Rhythm Options screen appears. Touch <...
Page 216 Various Other Settings Placing the Panel Overlay Sheet If you’ve set Rhythm Mode to “S-SERIES,” you can place the panel overlay sheet included with the ATELIER on the panel so that the button functions will be easy to see. Place the panel overlay sheet as shown in the illustration below.
Page 217: Registration Settings
Registration Settings Changing the Timing at Which Arranger Settings are Recalled You can specify how the settings related to Rhythm performances and Automatic Accompaniment will be recalled when you press a Registration button. Touch <Registration> on the Main screen. The Registration Load screen appears. Touch <...
Page 218: Composer Settings
Various Other Settings Composer Settings Switching the Display of Lyrics On or Off Some music files have Lyrics included and these Lyrics can be displayed on the screen. You can turn on or off the lyrics display of such music files. Touch <Rec/Play>...
Page 219: Changing The Metronome Setting
Changing the Metronome Setting You can change the way in which the metronome will sound. Touch <Rec/Play> on the Main screen. The Rec/Play screen appears. Touch < > (Utility). The Utility screen appears. Touch <Options>. The Rec/Play Options screen appears. Touch <...
Page 220: Changing The Sound Of The Metronome
Various Other Settings Changing the Sound of the Metronome You can choose one of 4 different sounds for the metronome. Touch <Rec/Play> on the Main screen. The Rec/Play screen appears. Touch < > (Utility). The Utility screen appears. Touch <Options>. The Rec/Play Options screen appears.
Page 221: Setting The Type Of Cd To Be Played Back
Setting the Type of CD To Be Played Back 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. Touch <Rec/Play> on the Main screen. The Rec/Play screen appears.
Page 222: Adjusting The Timing Of A Player Piano Cd's Piano Sound And Accompaniment
Various Other Settings Adjusting the Timing of a Player Piano CD’s Piano sound and accompaniment With some player piano CDs, the piano and accompaniment sounds may not be synchronized properly. In such instances, you can adjust the timing of the piano sounds so that they are in time with the accompaniment.
Page 223: Adjusting The Mic Echo
Adjusting the Mic Echo You can adjust the mic echo that will apply to a connected microphone. Connecting the Microphone (p. 24) Touch <System> on the Main screen. The System screen appears. Touch < > < > to display the Mic Echo. fig.09-24.eps Touch the Mic Echo setting.
Page 224: Setting The Pc Number
Various Other Settings Setting the PC Number You can specify the Program Change number that will be transmitted from MIDI Out connector when a Registration is selected. Touch <System> on the Main screen. The System screen appears. Touch < > < >...
Page 225: Selecting The Midi Transmit Channel
* 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. Touch <Exit>.
Page 226: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display
Various Other Settings Adjusting the Brightness of the Display You can adjust the brightness of the display. Touch <System> on the Main screen. The System screen appears. Touch < > < > to display the Display Brightness. fig.09-44.eps Touch the Display Brightness setting. fig.09-45.eps Touch <...
Page 227: Switching The Background Of The Main Screen
Switching the Background of the Main Screen You can change the color and pattern for the main screen’s background. Touch <System> on the Main screen. The System screen appears. Touch < > < > to display the Main Background. fig.09-44.eps Touch the Main Background setting.
Page 228: Turning The Remote Function On/Off
Various Other Settings Turning the Remote Function On/Off You can turn the Remote function on (enabled) or off (disabled). Touch <System> on the Main screen. The System screen appears. Touch < > < > to display the Remote Control. fig.10-12.eps Touch the Remote Control setting to switch between “ON”...
Page 229: Using The V-Link Function
Using the V-LINK Function Connecting the ATELIER to a V-LINK compatible image device allows you to control the images with the ATELIER. V-LINK V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows music and images to be performed together. By using MIDI to connect two or more V-LINK compatible devices, you can easily enjoy a wide range of visual effects that are linked to the expressive elements of a music performance.
Page 230: Repositioning The Touch Screen
Various Other Settings You can also use the following procedure to turn the V-LINK function on. Hold down the Composer [Reset] button and press either the Upper Organ [Full 1] button or the Upper Organ [Full 2] button. Holding down the Composer [Reset] button and pressing the Upper Organ [Full 1] button switches the instrument to “MODE 1”...
Page 231: Restoring The User Memory To The Original Factory Settings
Do this carefully, because touching a location that’s different from the one indicated for the pointer may make the displacement even worse. Be sure to touch the pointer NOTE accurately. If the following display appears, perform the touch panel position adjustment once again. fig.09-38-2.eps Various Other Settings Restoring the User Memory to...
Page 232: Restoring All Settings Other Than The User Memory To The Original Factory Settings
Various Other Settings In the Utility screen, touch <User Reset>. fig.00-43-1.eps The confirmation message appears on screen. fig.00-43-2.eps Touch <Cancel> to return to the System screen without resetting the user memory. Touch <OK>. The user memory will be reset to the factory-set state. Never switch off the power while this operation is in NOTE progress!
Page 233: Formatting A Usb Memory (Format)
The confirmation message appears on screen. fig.00-43-2.eps If you touch <Cancel>, the Panel Reset will not be performed, and you will return to the System screen. Touch <OK>. The Panel Reset operation will begin, and the settings will return to the factory-set condition. Never switch off the power while this operation is in NOTE progress!
Page 234: Displaying A Graphic At Power-Up
Various Other Settings Displaying a Graphic at Power-up The ATELIER allows you to load a favorite graphic into internal memory, and have it be displayed when the power is turned Use your computer to create a graphic image file that meets the following criteria: Size 800 x 480 pixels Color...
Page 235: Deleting An Image Stored In Internal Memory
Touch < > < > to select the media. Choose “Ext Memory” to load an image from USB memory, or choose “Disk” to load an image from floppy disk. The destination will show the names of the images saved on the external media. Touch <...
Page 236: Copying Data From A Floppy Disk To Usb Memory
Various Other Settings Touch <Clear...>. The following screen appears. fig.09-39.eps To cancel without deleting the image, touch <Cancel>. Touch <OK>. The image will be deleted. Once the image has been deleted, the screen will indicate “(Blank).” Copying Data from a Floppy Disk to USB Memory All songs and Registration data saved on a floppy disk can be copied to USB memory.
Page 237: Video-Related Settings
Touch <OK>. A screen like the one below appears, allowing you to specify a name for the folder. If you’re copying all songs and Registrations to USB memory, a folder will be created in the USB memory, and the data will be saved in this folder. Touch the character select button ( to switch among uppercase/numbers.
Page 238: Selecting The Aspect Ratio Of The Video Output
Various Other Settings Touch <VIMA TUNES>. The VIMA TUNES screen appears. Touch <Options>. The Video Option screen appears. Touch the NTSC/PAL setting to switch between “NTSC” and “PAL.” Setting NTSC, PAL NTSC and PAL Both of these are the names of color television broadcast standards.
Page 239: Selecting The Type Of Slide Show
Touch <Options>. The Video Option screen appears. Touch the Aspect Ratio setting to switch between “16:9” and “4:3.” Setting Description Use this setting if the connected television or 16:9 display has a screen aspect ratio of 16:9. Use this setting if the connected television or display has a screen aspect ratio of 4:3.
Page 240: Selecting The Interval At Which Images Will Change
Various Other Settings Touch the Slide Show Type setting. Touch < > < > to change the setting. Setting One photo will simply fade-out SIMPLE while the next photo fades-in. The photo will be divided into BLOCK blocks that change separately. The photo will switch using rapid movement and color combination.
Page 241: Viewing The Contents Of The Atelier's Screen On A Television Or Display
Touch the Slide Show Interval setting. Touch < > < > to change the setting. Setting 5 SECONDS, 8 SECONDS, 12 SECONDS, 4 MEASURES, 6 MEASURES, 8 MEASURES Touch <Exit>. Various Other Settings Viewing the Contents of the ATELIER’s Screen on a Television or external Display You can use your television or external display to view the contents of the ATELIER’s built-in screen.
Page 242: Connecting With External Device
Connecting with External Device Name and Functions of Jack and Connectors The functions of the jacks on the bottom of the keyboard are described below. Phones Jacks → p. 23 Connect headphones here. Mic Volume Knob → p. 24 This adjusts the volume when a microphone is connected.
Page 243: Connecting To Audio Equipment
Connecting to Audio Equipment You can connect audio devices to play the sound of the ATELIER through the speakers of your audio system, or to record your performance on a tape recorder or other recording device. When connecting, please use an audio cable with a standard phone plug, such as the PCS-100PW (sold separately).
Page 244: Connecting A Computer
ATELIER to your computer, and enjoy a variety of musical control and editing features. Connect the ATELIER to your computer as shown below. USB Cable * Refer to the Roland website for system requirements. Roland website: http://www.roland.com/ Connector Computer...
Page 245: Making The Settings For The Usb Driver
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.For details on downloading and installing the Roland...
Page 246: Connecting Midi Devices
Connecting with External Device Connecting MIDI Devices By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging performance data, you can control the performances on one device from the other. For instance, you can output sound from the other instrument or switch Tones on the other instrument. What’s MIDI? MIDI, short for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,”...
Page 247: Connecting An External Display Or Television
Connecting an External Display or Television Connecting an External Display Displays That Can Be Connected to This Instrument In general, a great many of the VGA monitors and multiscan monitors that are available on the market are compatible NOTE with this instrument. However, before you connect any monitor, make sure it meets the following specifications: Resolution 800 x 480 pixels...
Page 248: Connecting A Television
Connecting with External Device Connecting a Television 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 off the power to the ATELIER and the television to be connected (p.
Page 249: Changing The Settings When External Speakers Are Connected
Changing the settings when external speakers are connected The ATELIER has an Aux/Drums Output jack and Bass Output jack on the bottom of the instrument. By using this Aux/Drums Output jack to connect external speakers or audio set, you can sound the reverb (reverberation) from the speakers.
Page 250 Connecting with External Device Aux-Setting1.eps A Setup for a Small Hall or Home Speakers are placed at the back to produce the RSS reverb sound. This setup lets you enjoy the sensation of being enveloped by sound, even while in your own living room. Rear Speaker L Powered Speaker A Setup for a Mid-sized Hall...
Page 251 Aux-Setting2.eps Settings for Using an External Reverb Processor You can use an external reverb processor to apply reverb to the ATELIER’s sound. Front Speaker L Amplifier External Reverb Device Rear Speaker L AT-800 Aux/Drums Output Main Output Line Input USER PROGRAM MUTE 12dB VALUE...
Page 252 Connecting with External Device A Setup for a Recital Bass, drums, and other sounds are output separately, and a mixer is used to adjust the volume balance. Speaker L A Setup for Enjoying Ensemble Performance By producing the accompaniment and rhythm from external speakers, you can enjoy the sensation of performing together with an orchestra.
Page 253: Using The Remote
Using the Remote You can use the included remote control to conveniently play/stop a song or to select songs. You can also use the remote to switch the image of the external display or television, or assign frequently used functions to the remote buttons. Installing Batteries in the Remote Install the included batteries (two) into the remote control unit.
Page 254: Using The Remote
Connecting with External Device Using the Remote When using the remote, point it toward the remote sensor on the ATELIER, and stay within the allowable operating range described below. Front View Over View Operating range for the remote Distance: 4 meters or less Angle: 40 degrees or less (to left or right) Cautions when using the remote •...
Page 255: Remote Control Buttons
Remote Control Buttons You can use the buttons of the remote control to perform the following functions. Button name [EJECT] button [VOCAL] button [VIDEO] button [CANCEL] button [TONE] button Description If a CD drive is connected, this ejects the CD or opens/closes the tray. Adjusts the depth of mic echo.
Page 256 Connecting with External Device Button name SONG [INTERNAL] button SONG [FAVORITES] button SONG [EXTERNAL] button ] button ] button ] button VOLUME [MUTE] button VOLUME [-] [+] buttons [FUNC 1] button [FUNC 2] button TEMPO [-] [+] buttons KEY CTRL (key control) [-] [+] buttons Description The demo screen will be displayed.
Page 257: Enjoying Music And Video
Sounds appropriate for the currently playing VIMA TUNES song will be selected automatically. 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.
Page 258: Enjoying Vima Tunes Songs
Enjoying Music and Video Enjoying VIMA TUNES Songs Listening to a VIMA TUNES Song You can connect a CD drive (commercially available) and play back VIMA TUNES (sold separately). While playing a VIMA TUNES song, you can use the external display or television to view a slide show suitable for the character of the song, or play along using recommended tones.
Page 259 Touch < > < > to select the song you want to play. Touch < > to start playing back the song. You can touch Playback Transpose < When you touch Melody <Mute> in the screen, the melody will be muted. You can mute the melody, and play the melody yourself.
Page 260: Displaying A Slide Show While The Song Plays
Enjoying Music and Video Displaying a Slide Show while the Song Plays While playing back a VIMA CD-ROM (VIMA TUNES), you can view a slide show of images that match the mood of the song. Songs on a CD-ROM created for VIMA (VIMA TUNES) contain slide show images suitable for those songs, making it easy for you to enjoy a slide show without having to prepare your own images (photos).
Page 261 Touch < > < Touch < > to start playing back the song. A slide show suitable for the character of the song will be shown on the external display or television connected to the ATELIER. Touch < > to stop playing back the song. Viewing the ATELIER’s screen to check the image that’s shown on your external display You can view the ATELIER’s screen to check the image that’s shown on your external...
Page 262: Performing With Sounds That Match The Song (Recommended Tones)
Enjoying Music and Video Performing with Sounds that Match the Song (Recommended Tones) When playing along on the keyboard while listening to a CD-ROM made for the VIMA (VIMA TUNES), this function lets you play using instrumental sounds that are appropriate for the atmosphere of the selected song. If you select a song from a CD-ROM created for VIMA (VIMA TUNES), three recommended tones will automatically be selected in the VIMA TUNES screen.
Page 263: Listening To Songs From Music Cd
Listening to Songs from Music CD You can connect a 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. Connect a commercially available CD drive to the Ext Drive connector, and insert the music CD into the CD drive.
Page 264: Enjoying Karaoke With A Music Cd (Center Cancel)
Enjoying Music and Video Enjoying Karaoke with a Music CD (Center Cancel) You can minimize the vocal sounds of a commercially available music CD, and sing the vocal part yourself. This is a convenient way to enjoy karaoke or practice soloing with a favorite music CD. Connect a commercially available CD drive to the Ext Drive connector.
Page 265: Troubleshooting
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 nearby Roland Service Station. Power does not Turn On Problem When you press the [Power On] switch, the power doesn’t come...
Page 266 Troubleshooting No Sound is Heard Problem No sound is heard No sound is heard (by the Upper keyboard) No sound is heard (by the Lower keyboard) No sound is heard (when external devices are connected) There is no sound from the twelve keys at the right of the lower keyboard Problems with the Sound...
Page 267 •Place speakers so they are 10-15 cm from walls and other surfaces. •Reduce the volume. •Move the speakers away from any resonating objects. Consult your Roland dealer or nearest Roland Service Center. Troubleshooting Solution Page - - - p.
Page 268 Troubleshooting Problem The sound is not played correctly The volume level of the instrument connected to ATELIER is too low. When playing the same sound in the Upper keyboard and Lower keyboard, the volume is different When the human voice “Jazz Scat”...
Page 269 Problem Auto Std Tempo (Auto Standard Tempo) is set to on. When the Auto Std Tempo setting is set to ON and Rhythms are switched while Tempo not changing even when the Rhythm is stopped, the tempo is the source tempo is reselected automatically set to the tempo for that (when arranging Rhythms using Rhythm.
Page 270: Other Problems
“PEDAL,” and during playback to “PEDAL” or “PEDAL+COMPOSER.” Solution We cannot guarantee operation if you’re using USB memory not made by Roland. Change the external memory setting. Refer to “Turning the Remote function on/ off.” Reposition the Touch screen.
Page 271: 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. Not found A Rhythm or Registration that meets the conditions was not found.
Page 272: 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 273 ● 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 274: 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 275: 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 276: 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 Aspect Ratio Auto Std Tempo (Auto Standard Tempo) Aux Out Mode D Beam Sensitivity Display Brightness Exp. Curve (Expression Curve) Lyrics Main Background Main Bouncing Ball...
Page 277: Midi Implementation Chart
MIDI Implementation Chart Roland Organ Model AT-800 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 278: Demo Song List
W.A.Mozart Hector Olivera Ric Iannone Ric Iannone Ric Iannone Ric Iannone Copyright © 2007 Roland Corporation © 2007 Roland Corporation © 2007 Roland Corporation © 2007 Roland Corporation © 2007 Roland Corporation © 2004 Roland Corporation © 2004 Roland Corporation ©...
Page 279 Ralf is comfortable with all types of music. From pop to jazz, Ralf’s repertoire appeals to all age groups. Since 1992 Ralf has been working and touring for Roland Europe as demonstrator and product consultant. He regularly tours Europe, Asia and Canada.
Page 280 In 2002, King Records released Yuri’s album “Organ Chat,” all songs of which were performed and recorded using the Roland Organ Music ATELIER. The album was acclaimed for its unique arrangements and sure playing, prompting the release of “Organ Chat 2” in 2005. Currently, her...
Page 281: Short Cut List
Short Cut List Quick Guide Function Short Cut Expression Pedal [Bender/Vibrato] lever Upper Keyboard Lower Keyboard Pedalboard Left Foot Switch Right Foot Switch Damper Pedal [Solo To Lower] button [Bass Split] button Sustain [Pedal] button Rotary [On/Off] button While the Quick Guide screen is displayed, Rotary [Slow/Fast] button [Count Down] button...
Page 282: Main Specifications
Main Specifications AT-800: MUSIC ATELIER Upper Lower Keyboard Pedal Initial Touch After Touch Sound Generator Max.Polyphony Voice Upper Part Sound Generator Lower Part Solo Part Pedal Part Vintage Organ Rhythm Rhythm User Rhythm Rhythm Customize 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, Chord Hold, Leading Bass, Auto Standard Tempo, Rhythm Mode...
Page 283 Tracks Note Storage Song Length Composer Tempo Resolution Recording Edit Function DigiScore Score Display (Expanded Display, Lyrics Display, Change of Part Displayed, Note Name Display, Change Clef) Media File Storage Save Format Songs Rated Power Output 10 W+10 W+60 W+60 W+100 W Full-range (small) Speaker Full-range (large)
Page 284 Main Specifications Console Stand Weight Total Bench Music Rest, 2 screws for the Music Rest, Code Hook, Panel Sheet, Power Code, Pedalboard, Accessories Bench, Remote Controller, Dry-cell Battery x 2, Owner’s Manual, Voice & Rhythm Guide Stereo Headphones USB Flash Memory Options USB Floppy Disk Drive CD Drive Holder (DH-01)
Page 285: Index
Index Active Expression Voice ... 69 AEx Voice ... 69 Aftertouch ... 209 Alternate ... 48 Arrangement ... 274 Arranger function ... 88 Arranger Update ... 217 Art.Cello ... 66 Art.TenorSax ... 68 Art.Trombone ... 67 Art.Violin ... 66 Articulation Voice ... 61–62, 64 Aspect Ratio ...
Page 286 Index File Edit ... 45, 124, 126 Fill In ... 89 Foot Switch ... 133–134 Format ... 233 General MIDI ... 275 General MIDI 2 ... 275 Glide ... 134, 274 Gloal Settings EZ One Finger ... 44 EZ Touch ... 44 Global Settings ...
Page 287 Pitch Bend ... 274 Pitch Bend Range ... 213 Pitch Bend/Vibrato ... 132 Playback Transpose ... 218 Playing Demo Song ... 33 Performance Song ... 175 Performance Songs Stored on Floppy Disk ... 167 Rhythm ... 85 Power On ... 22 Produce a Sound Effect D Beam Controller ...
Page 288 Index Touch Screen ... 29 Tr. Mute (Track Mute) ... 170 Track Delete ... 191 Track Button ... 165 Track Mute ... 168 Track Mute button ... 170 Transpose Key Transpose ... 130 Main Screen ... 29 Playback Transpose ... 218 Update ...
Page 289 MEMO...
Page 290 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PHILIPPINES AFRICA G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. EGYPT 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue Makati, Metro Manila 1200, Al Fanny Trading Office...
Page 291 For EU Countries For China...
Page 292 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-800 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...

Roland AT800 Music Atelier Owner's Manual

Using the Unit Safely

Important Notes

Main Features

Panel Descriptions

Before You Start Playing

About the Display

Convenient Functions

Selecting and Playing Sounds

Using Rhythm Performance

Using the Registration Buttons

Using the Performance Functions

Applying Various Effects to the Sound

Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively

Recording/Playing Back What You Play

Editing Your Musical Performance Data

Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms

Various Other Settings

Connecting with External Device

Enjoying Music and Video

Appendices

Quick Links

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