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 © 2001 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
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION : RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS.
Page 3: Using The Unit Safely
• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
Page 4 • Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
Page 5: Important Notes
However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data. Additional Precautions •...
Page 6: Handling Floppy Disks
• Do not apply undue force to the music stand while it is in use. \562 • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions. • Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit.
Page 7: Main Features
Main Features We want to take a moment to thank you for your purchase of the Roland AT-20S “Atelier Series” Organ. The AT-20S is an electronic organ which provides a generous collection of rich organ sounds. In addition, it is designed to be easy to learn and use. In order to enjoy reliable performance of your new keyboard for many years to come, please take the time to read through this manual in its entirety.
Page 8: Conventions Used In This Manual
Main Features ■ Main Features ❍ Featuring the newly developed V-Arranger with sophisticated rhythm sounds and realistic automatic accompaniment You will enjoy rhythm and automatic accompaniment so realistic that it sounds like your own backup band is right there! ❍ Newly developed Active Expression sounds For some of the sounds, moving the expression pedal will vary not only the volume but also the tone, or add other sounds.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ...3 Important Notes ...5 Main Features ... 7 Panel Descriptions ... 14 Before You Start Playing ... 16 Opening/Closing the Lid ...16 Setting Up the Music Stand ...16 Connecting the Power Cord ...16 Turning the Power On and Off ...16 Tuning On the Power ...16 Turning Off the Power ...17 Connecting a Microphone ...17...
Page 10 Contents Loading Disk Rhythms Into Internal Memory... 38 Restoring the Rhythm Stored in the Rhythm [Disk] Button to the Factory Settings ... 39 Adding Various Effects to a Voice ... 40 Adding Harmony to a Melody (Harmony Intelligence) ... 40 Changing the Type of Harmony Intelligence ...
Page 11 Settings for the Composer ... 79 Changing the Key When Playing Back Songs ...79 Count-in Recording ...79 Changing the Metronome Setting ...79 Adjusting the Metronome Volume ...80 Changing the Sound of the Metronome ...80 Setting the Beat ...80 Changing the Function of the Expression Pedal (Exp. Source) ...81 Function During Recording ...81 Function During Playback ...81 Muting Individual Channels of Performance Data ...82...
Page 12 Contents Connecting with External Devices ... 98 Names and Functions of Jacks and Connectors ...98 Making the Connections ...98 Connecting Audio Equipment ...98 Connecting a Computer ...99 If You’re Using MIDI ...100 Connecting the AT-20S to a MIDI Instrument ...100 Appendixes Troubleshooting ...101 Display Messages ...103...
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Page 14: Panel Descriptions
Panel Descriptions Power On Lower Rhythm Drums / SFX Big Band / Country / Oldies / Swing Gospel Contempo Rotary Sound Waltz / Trad / Latin March Showtime On / Off Fast / Slow Standard Tempo [Power On] switch ( → p. 16) Panel Speaker [Master Volume] knob ( →...
Page 15 12 13 Upper Solo Organ Orchestral Level Level Full Jazz Strings Piano Brass Trumpet Pipe Choir Guitar Flute Harmony Intelligence Composer [Demo] button ( → p. 19, p. 59) Select [-] [+] buttons [Load] button ( → p. 55, p. 56, p. 72) [Function] button ( →...
Page 16: Before You Start Playing
Before You Start Playing Opening/Closing the Lid fig.01-02 1. To open the lid, hold it with both hands and slide it to the rear. 2. To close the lid, slowly pull it forward until it stops. * Be careful not to get your fingers caught when opening or closing the lid.
Page 17: Turning Off The Power
■ Turning Off the Power 1. Before switching the power off, set the [Master Volume] knob to the Min (minimum) position. 2. Press the [Power On] switch to turn off the power. fig.01-06 Power On Upper position Connecting a Microphone You can connect a microphone into the Mic In jack, and enjoy karaoke with the AT-20S.
Page 18: Restoring All The Factory Default Settings
Before You Start Playing Restoring All the Factory Default Settings The settings stored in the AT-20S can be returned to their factory settings. This function is called “Factory Reset.” 1. Make sure there is no floppy disk in the disk drive before carrying out the procedure.
Page 19: Selecting And Playing Sounds
Selecting and Playing Sounds Listening to the Demo Songs The AT-20S contains 8 Demo songs. Here’s how to play the Demo songs, and fully ap- preciate the sounds, Rhythms, and Automatic Accompaniment that are available with the AT-20S. fig.02-01 Demo Rhythm Accomp Reset...
Page 20 Selecting and Playing Sounds ● If the following screen appears If the performance song in the unit has not been saved to a floppy disk, the following message will appear, and it will not be possible to play the Demo songs. fig.02-03 If you don’t mind erasing this song, press the [Rec] button.
Page 21: Selecting Voices
Selecting Voices The AT-20S is able to produce the sounds of various instruments. These sounds are called “Voices” (or tones). It is very easy to select voices. ■ About the Voices and Parts The AT-20S has two keyboards and one Pedalboard, as shown below. From top to bottom these are called the “Upper Keyboard,”...
Page 22: 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.02-05 Organ Full Jazz Pipe Pedal Level Organ Each time you press a voice button, its indicator will switch between being lit and being turned off. Voices that have their button indicator lit can be played. If none of the voice buttons are lit, playing the keyboard will not produce a sound.
Page 23: Selecting Pedal Bass Voice
■ Selecting Pedal Bass Voice Immediately after the power is turned on, the Pedal Bass voice will sound single notes using the “Organ Bass 1” voice. Here’s how to select Pedal voice played by the Pedal- board. fig.02-07 Pedal Organ To Lower Press the Pedal [Organ] button (indicator lights).
Page 24: Selecting Solo Voice
Selecting and Playing Sounds ■ Selecting Solo Voice The Solo section of the Upper keyboard is monophonic, that is, the Solo voice will only sound for the highest note played on the Upper keyboard. This allows you to play full chords and have the selected Solo voice playing the highest (solo) note.
Page 25: Selecting A Voice Using The [Others] Button
■ Selecting a Voice Using the [Others] Button Notice that there is an [Others] button for each of the “Organ,” “Orchestral” sections of the Upper and Lower voices, for the “Solo” section, and for the “Pedal” sections of the Pedal bass voice. By using the [Others] button, you can select all the other voices, the ones that can’t be selected directly by pressing voice buttons.
Page 26: Adjust The Volume Balance
Selecting and Playing Sounds Adjust the Volume Balance The AT-20S allows you to adjust the volume balance individually for each Part. fig.02-13 Accomp / Reverb Rhythm Organ Full Jazz Pipe The following buttons are used to adjust the volume of a multiple number of Parts. Accomp/SMF button: - Automatic Accompaniment (except bass part) - Playback of performance data from something other than the Atelier (EX.: SMF...
Page 27: Transpose The Pitch In Octave Units (Octave Shift)
Transpose the Pitch in Octave Units (Octave Shift) The pitch of the sound played by the keyboard can be adjusted in one-octave steps. You can apply an Octave shift to the following 6 Parts: All of the Upper and Lower Parts (Organ/Orchestral) The Pedal Parts The Solo Part Press the [Utility] button.
Page 28: Playing Drum Sound Or Sound Effects On The Keyboard
Selecting and Playing Sounds Playing Drum Sound or Sound Effects on the Keyboard ■ Playing Drums from the Entire Lower Keyboard (Drums/SFX) You can use the Lower keyboard to play various drum sounds (drum set). In this case, the Lower voices will no longer sound. fig.02-18 Lower Drums/SFX...
Page 29: Changing The Drum/Sfx Set
■ Changing the Drum/SFX Set Immediately after the power is turned on, the STANDARD drum set will sound. Let’s try selecting a different Drum Set or the Sound Effect set. As the drum set, you can choose from 8 types of drum set and one type of sound effect. When you change the drum set, the sound produced by each note will change.
Page 30: Using The Rhythm Performance
Using the Rhythm Performance The AT-20S lets you enjoy playing along with a rhythmic accompaniment. Selecting a Rhythm The AT-20S provides 90 types of Rhythms and Automatic Accompaniments (Music Styles). These are organized into 10 groups. fig.03-01 Big Band / Country / Swing Gospel...
Page 31: Playing Rhythms (Starting And Stopping The Rhythm)
Playing Rhythms ( To start the rhythm, press the [Intro/Ending] button or the [Start/Stop] button. You can also make the Rhythm start after playing an Intro, or make the Rhythm stop af- ter playing an Ending. fig.03-03 Sustain Pedal Style Orchestrator Basic Advanced Intro /...
Page 32: Stopping The Rhythm
Using the Rhythm Performance Press the [Intro/Ending] button. The [Intro/Ending] button’s indicator will blink. Play either the Lower keyboard or the Pedalboard. The Intro is played, then the Rhythm starts. While the Intro is playing, the [Intro/Ending] button indicator will light, until the Intro ends the button indicator will be turned off.
Page 33: Adding Variety To The Rhythm And Automatic Accompaniment
Adding Variety to the Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment You can add variation to the Rhythm by changing the arrangement or by switching the Rhythm pattern. fig.03-04(P.25) Big Band / Country / Swing Gospel Waltz / Latin March Standard Tempo Button Fill In [To Variation] button Fill In [To Original] button What is a Fill In?
Page 34: Playing The Count Sound At The End Of The Intro
Using the 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 when you are to start playing. fig.03-03 Sustain Pedal...
Page 35: Playing Rhythm And Automatic Accompaniment
Playing Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment The Arranger function of the AT-20S can add an Automatic Accompaniment to each Rhythm. Based on the selected Rhythm, the Arranger function automatically adds an ac- companiment that is suitable for the chord being pressed on the Lower keyboard. fig.03-05(P.**) Arranger On / Off...
Page 36: A Simple Way To Make Automatic Accompaniment Settings (One Touch Program)
Using the Rhythm Performance A Simple Way to Make Automatic Accompaniment Settings (One Touch Program) When using the Arranger function for automatic accompaniment, you can also use the “One Touch Program” function to automatically select panel settings that are appropri- ate for the selected rhythm.
Page 37: Using A Rhythm From A Disk
Using a Rhythm from a Disk The AT-20S contains 90 types of built-in Rhythms (Music Styles). Additional Rhythms (Music Styles) are available on the Music Style disk included are available. Here’s how to select a Rhythm (Music Style) from a Music Style disk. ■...
Page 38: Loading Disk Rhythms Into Internal Memory
Using the Rhythm Performance ■ Loading Disk Rhythms Into Internal Memory The [Disk] button already contains 2 Rhythms, but these can be rewritten by Rhythms from a Music Style disk. Rhythms loaded from the disk into internal memory will not be lost even if the power is turned off.
Page 39: Restoring The Rhythm Stored In The Rhythm [Disk] Button To The Factory Settings
Press the Rhythm [Disk] button to confirm the storage-destination Rhythm. fig.03-17 To cancel the procedure, press the [Display/Exit] button. Press the Rhythm [Disk] button again to start loading the Rhythm into the internal memory. While the Rhythm is being loaded into internal memory, the following screen will be dis- played.
Page 40: Adding Various Effects To A Voice
Adding Various Effects to a Voice The AT-20S allows you to add a variety of effects to each voice, and to use various play- ing techniques to make your performance more expressive. Adding Harmony to a Melody Harmony Intelligence is a function that adds harmony to a single note being played on the Upper keyboard, the harmony being dependent on the chord played on the Lower keyboard.
Page 41 How notes pressed are sounded by the different Harmony Intelligence types: TRADITIONAL HARP OCTAVE 1 OCTAVE 2 ❍ How notes are sounded by the different Harmony Intelligence types Type A (Solo & Upper) fig.04-02 The number of notes of the harmony will depend on the Harmony Intelligence type. You can select the Harmony Intelligence at the Utility menu (p.
Page 42: Adding Modulation To The Sound (Rotary Effect)
Adding Various Effects to a Voice 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. The Rotary effect can be applied to the following sounds. •...
Page 43: Reverb Effect
Reverb Effect Reverb is an effect that adds a sense of spaciousness to the sound, creating the illusion of playing in a large or small concert hall, a large or small room, a small club, etc. fig.04-07 Accomp / Reverb Press the Reverb [▲] or [▼] buttons to adjust the overall Reverb amount.
Page 44: Sustain Effect
Adding Various Effects to a Voice Sustain Effect Sustain allows you to add a Sustain effect or decay to each voice after the keys are re- leased. The Sustain effect can be added simultaneously to the Upper (except the Solo Part), Lower, and Pedal Bass voices.
Page 45: Using The Play Functions
Using the Play Functions 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. 112) of a chord on the Lower keyboard in the area that is playing the Lower voice.
Page 46: Transposing To A Different Key (Transpose Buttons)
Using the Play Functions Transposing to a Different Key (Transpose Buttons) This function allows you to transpose the keyboard to another key in semitone steps. For example: you may play in the familiar C major scale while your music will sound in any key of your choice.
Page 47: Adjusting The Overall Volume Using An Expression Pedal
Adjusting the Overall Volume Using an Expression Pedal You can adjust the entire volume using an Expression Pedal. When you depress the Ex- pression Pedal, the volume increases. The volume decreases as you tilt the pedal back. fig.06-03 Decrease the volume Increase the volume You can also specify whether the Expression Pedal will or will not control the volume during...
Page 48: Using The Foot Switch
Using the Play Functions Using the Foot Switch The instrument is provided with a Foot Switch, one on left side of the Expression Pedal. fig.06-07 The Glide function is assigned the left foot switch when the power is turned on. Press the foot switch toward the left.
Page 49: Using The Registration Buttons
Using the Registration Buttons The AT-20S allows you to store sound settings and panel settings such as 4 in the Regis- tration buttons. There are a total of 4 Registration buttons, and one set of panel settings can be stored in each, allowing you to register a total of 4 different panel settings. Each set of panel settings that has been stored in a Registration button is called a “Registra- tion.”...
Page 50: Recalling A Registration
Using the Registration Buttons Recalling a Registration Settings that have been registered to Registration buttons [1]-[4] can be recalled in two ways: “INSTANT” and “DELAYED.” At the factory this is set to “DELAYED.” ■ How to Recall a Registration ❍ Recalling Voices and Other Panel Settings Press a Registration [1]–[4] button.
Page 51: Automatically Registering When You Switch Panel Settings
Automatically Registering When You Switch Panel Settings When the [Manual] button is ON (lit), all panel settings you make will be stored auto- matically in the [Manual] button as they are made, thus updating the Registration that had been previously saved. If you change to a preset Registration [1]– [4], it is possible to return to the previous panel settings by pressing the [Manual] button.
Page 52 Using the Registration Buttons Press the Select [-] and [+] buttons to move the cursor, and press the [Bwd]/[Fwd] buttons to select a character. fig.07-05 The following characters can be selected. space ! “ # % & ‘ ( ) * + , - . / : ; = ? ^ _ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 You can also press the [Reset] button to delete a character, and the [Rec] button to insert a space.
Page 53: Copying Only The Name Of A Registration
■ Copying Only the Name of a Registration Here’s how you can copy just the name of a Registration without copying its perfor- mance data. Insert the floppy disk that contains the Registration that you wish to copy into the disk drive. Press the [Registration] button to make the indicator light.
Page 54: Saving Registration Sets To A Floppy Disk
Using the Registration Buttons Saving Registration Sets to a Floppy Disk With the settings of Registration [1]–[4] buttons considered as one set, a single floppy disk can store up to 99 sets of data. We recommend that complex panel settings or Reg- istrations you wish to keep be saved on disk.
Page 55: Loading Previously Saved Registration Sets Into The At-20S
❍ If you wish to save the data without erasing the Registration set already on disk Press the [Reset] button to cancel the procedure. Rewriting of the Registration will be canceled. Press the Select [-] [+] buttons to select a number for which “- - -” is displayed on the upper right of the screen.
Page 56: Loading An Individual Registration
Using the Registration Buttons ■ Loading an Individual Registration You can load any desired individual Registration to any desired Registration button. Insert the floppy disk containing the Registration into the disk drive. Press the [Registration] button (indicator lights). Press the Select [-] and [+] buttons to select the Registration set that you wish to load.
Page 57: Deleting A Set Of Registrations From A Floppy Disk
Deleting a Set of Registrations from a Floppy Disk Here’s how to delete a Registration set that was saved to a floppy disk. Insert the floppy disk containing the Registration into the disk drive. Press the [Registration] button (indicator lights). Press the Select [-] and [+] buttons to select the Registration set that you wish to delete.
Page 58: Record And Playback Your Performance
Record and Playback Your Performance The AT-20S’s Composer allows you to record (in digital form) what you played on the instrument. fig.08-01 Demo Rhythm Accomp Reset What is a Track? The Composer operates like a tape recorder with the capability of recording seven sep- arate tracks.
Page 59: Playing Back Performance Songs Stored On Floppy Disk
Playing Back Performance Songs Stored on Floppy Disk In addition to playing back the music you recorded on the instrument and saved to a floppy disk, AT-20S also lets you enjoy a wide variety of commercially available song files, such as defined below. ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●...
Page 60 Record and Playback Your Performance When the performance song loaded from a disk is a Standard MIDI File, “ displayed after the file name. fig.08-27 When you wish to play back all the performance songs in order, press the [Demo] button. The performance data will begin playing.
Page 61: Recording A Performance
Recording a Performance You can record the performance that you play. You can also record your performance while playing rhythms or automatic accompaniment. fig.08-02 Demo Rhythm Accomp Reset Select the panel settings needed for recording the performance. Make sure that a floppy disk is not inserted in the disk drive. If a floppy disk is in the disk drive, press the Eject button (p.
Page 62: Recording Each Part Separately
Record and Playback Your Performance You can also choose to cancel the metronome count-in before recording starts (p. 79). If you press the [Rec] button when a song has been selected from the floppy disk, the selected NOTE song will be completely loaded into the AT-20S and the Composer will enter into the recording standby mode.
Page 63: Playing Back A Performance Song
Playing Back a Performance Song fig.08-06 Demo Rhythm Accomp Reset Press the [Reset] button to return to the beginning of the first mea- sure (bar). The location at which playback will start will return to the beginning of measure 1. When you wish to play a performance song from a specific point, press the [Bwd] / [Fwd] buttons to select the desired measure (bar).
Page 64: Silencing A Specific Track (Track Mute)
Record and Playback Your Performance Silencing a Specific Track (Track Mute) The button indicators for tracks in which performances were recorded will be lit. By turning off these track button indicators, you can temporarily silence the sound. This is referred to as “Track Mute.” Example: Muting the sound for Upper Part fig.08-07 Rhythm...
Page 65: Re-Recording
Re-Recording If you made a mistake in your performance during recording, 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 NOTE song (p.
Page 66: Erasing A Performance Song
Record and Playback Your Performance Erasing a Performance Song 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. fig.08-09 Demo Rhythm Accomp Reset Press the [Function] and [Save] buttons simultaneously.
Page 67: Formatting Disks
Formatting Disks Before any floppy disk (new or used) can be used with the AT-20S, it must first be for- matted (prepared). Floppy disks must first be “formatted” (initialized) before they can be used by the AT- 20S to store data. “Formatting” is the process of erasing any data which may have been on the disk and making the format of the floppy disk match the format of the device.
Page 68 Record and Playback Your Performance Press the Select [-] and [+] buttons to select “Disk Utility.” fig.08-13 Press the [Rec] button. Press the Select [-] and [+] buttons to select “Format Disk.” Press the [Rec] button. The following message, asking you to confirm, will be displayed. fig.08-14 To cancel the procedure, press the [Reset] button.
Page 69: Changing The Name Of A Performance Song (Rename)
Changing the Name of a Performance Song (Rename) A name is automatically assigned to a performance song that you record. However, at some point you may wish to change the name to something more meaningful. fig.08-16 Demo Rhythm Accomp Reset Press the [Load] and [Function] buttons simultaneously.
Page 70: Saving Performance Songs Onto Floppy Disk
Record and Playback Your Performance Saving Performance Songs onto Floppy Disk The performance data that you recorded will disappear when the power of the AT-20S is turned off. If you wish to keep the performance data, you can save it on a floppy disk. If the performance data has never been saved to a floppy disk, a “...
Page 71 Press the [Save] button to confirm the format. While performance data is being saved to the floppy disk, the following display appears. fig.08-22 Music data that was saved in Atelier format cannot be played back correctly on instruments NOTE other than the Atelier series. Saving performance data in SMF format (SMF) requires a longer time than saving it in Atelier NOTE format (ORIGINAL).
Page 72: Loading Performance Songs Into The At-20S
Record and Playback Your Performance Loading Performance Songs Into the AT-20S To edit (p. 83) or re-record a performance song that is stored on a floppy disk, you must first load that song into the instrument. fig.08-25 Demo Rhythm Accomp Reset Insert the floppy disk containing performance songs into the disk drive.
Page 73: Layering A New Recording Onto Smf Music Files
If you load a song other than Atelier performance songs (SMF music files, etc.), the Rhythm (drum) Part will automatically be loaded into the Rhythm track, and the other Parts loaded into the Accomp and Bass tracks. If loading is canceled because the memory limit has been reached, the following message will be NOTE displayed: fig.08-05...
Page 74: Deleting Performance Songs Stored On Disk
Record and Playback Your Performance Deleting Performance Songs Stored on Disk Follow the steps below to erase a performance song that was saved onto a floppy disk. Insert the floppy disk containing performance songs into the disk drive. Press the [Function] button. Press the Select [-] or [+] button to select “Disk Utility.”...
Page 75: 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 per- formance. With this method, you listen to the recorded performance, and re-record just the desired area. This recording method is called “Punch-in Recording.” To use Punch-in Recording, you can...
Page 76 Record and Playback Your Performance Press the [Rec] button. Press the [Bwd] / [Fwd] buttons to select “for” (the number of mea- sures that you wish to re-record). fig.08-34 Press the [Function] or [Display/Exit] button. ❍ Re-record While You Listen to the Song Enter the recording standby mode by pressing the [Rec] button.
Page 77: Recording And Layering Drum Parts (Loop Recording)
Recording and Layering Drum Parts (Loop Recording) You can repeatedly record over a specified area to build up multiple performances. 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 78: Using Song With A Different Tempo Than That Of The Performance Song
Record and Playback Your Performance ❍ Changing the Number of Measures for Loop Recording With the initial settings, Loop Recording will occur over one measure. In the Function menu you can change the number of measures over which Loop Recording will occur. Press the [Function] button.
Page 79: Settings For The Composer
Settings for the Composer Changing the Key When Playing Back Songs SMF Music files or a performance that you recorded can be transposed for playback. 1. Press the [Function] button. 2. Using the Select [-] and [+] buttons, select “Play Transpose.”...
Page 80: Adjusting The Metronome Volume
Settings for the Composer Adjusting the Metronome Volume You can adjust the volume of the metronome. 1. Press the [Function] button. 2. Using the Select [-] and [+] buttons, select “Met- ronome Vol.” fig.09-03 3. Press the [Bwd]/[Fwd] buttons to select the desired volume level (1–10).
Page 81: Changing The Function Of The Expression Pedal (Exp. Source)
Changing the Function of the Expression Pedal (Exp. Source) Specify how the Expression Pedal will function when your performance is being recorded and when ATELIER song files are being played back. ■ Function During Recording Specify whether Expression Pedal operations will be recorded or not while your performance is being recorded.
Page 82: Muting Individual Channels Of Performance Data
Settings for the Composer Muting Individual Channels of Performance Data You can mute (silence) individual channels of performance data of SMF music files (sold separately). * It is not possible to mute the performance that you play on the AT-20S (except for the Rhythm and Automatic Accompa- niment).
Page 83: Edit Menu (Editing Song Files)
Edit Menu (Editing Song Files) Song files that you record can be edited using five different functions. The following editing functions are provided. Delete measure Deleting a Specific Measure (p. 83). Delete Track Delete the Recording from a Track (p. 84). Erase Event Erase Recording (p.
Page 84: Delete The Recording From A Track (Delete Track)
Edit Menu (Editing Song Files) Delete the Recording from a Track (Delete Track) This function lets you delete the recording from a track that you specify. What is a Track? The AT-20S has seven tracks. These tracks record the following performance data. Track Recorded Performances RHYTHM...
Page 85: 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 86: Copy Measures (Copy)
Edit Menu (Editing Song Files) Copy 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.
Page 87: Correct Timing Inaccuracies(Quantize)
Correct Timing Inaccuracies (Quantize) Quantize is a function that corrects the timing of notes to a specified resolution. For example even if you intend to play at quarter-note timing, the notes may be slightly earlier or later than precise quarter-note intervals. In such cases, you can quantize to quarter note (1/4) timing to adjust the timing of the notes to precise quarter-note intervals.
Page 88: Adjusting The Effects
Adjusting the Effects Changing the Reverb Type You can select from the following 11 types of Reverb: 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ ] and [ select “Reverb Type.” fig.11-04 3. Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to select a Reverb type.
Page 89: Changing The Wall Type
Changing the Wall Type By changing the type of reverb (p. 88) 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. 1.
Page 90: Various Other Settings
Various Other Settings Turning Initial Touch On/Off (Initial Touch) Initial Touch is a function that translates the force used in playing the keys into a directly proportional amount of volume. It can be switched ON/OFF independently for the Upper and Lower Keyboards. 1.
Page 91: Using The Foot Switch To To Switch Registrations (Regist Shift)
Using the Foot Switch to to Switch Registrations (Regist Shift) You can use the Foot Switch as a dedicated switch for selecting registrations in order. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ ] and [ select “Regist Shift.” 3.
Page 92: Changing How The Solo Voice Responds (Solo Mode)
Various Other Settings Changing How the Solo Voice Responds (Solo Mode) When the Solo voice is assigned to the Upper keyboard, you can specify how the Solo voice will respond when more than one key is pressed. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2.
Page 93: Drums/Sfx Set
Drums/SFX Set This setting allows you to choose one of the following 8 Drum Sets or one Sound Effects Set. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ ] and [ select “Drums/SFX Set.” 3. Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to select the Drums/SFX set.
Page 94: Turning Chord Hold On/Off (Chord Hold)
Various Other Settings Turning Chord Hold On/Off (Chord Hold) 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 keyboard to play a new chord. 1.
Page 95: Registration Transpose Update (Transpose Setting Recall Timing)
Registration Transpose Update (Transpose Setting Recall Timing) You can specify how the transpose setting will be recalled when you press a Registration button [1] – [4]. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ ] and [ select “Trans. Update.” 3.
Page 96: Selecting The Midi Transmit Channel (Tx Midi Channel)
Various Other Settings Selecting the MIDI Transmit Channel (Tx MIDI Channel) When you use the MIDI connectors or the computer connector of the AT-20S to transmit musical data to external devices, for each keyboard (Upper, Lower, and Pedal) you can specify the channel on which your playing will be trans- mitted as MIDI messages.
Page 97: Specifying Transmission Of Pc Numbers (Send Pc Switch)
Specifying Transmission of PC Numbers (Send PC Switch) Transmission of PC (Program Change) numbers can be switched ON/OFF. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ ] and [ select “Send PC Switch.” fig.12-25 3. Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to switch the PC Switch “ON”...
Page 98: Connecting With External Devices
Connecting with External Devices If you want to hook up an external instrument to the AT-20S, then this chapter is for you. Names and Functions of Jacks and Connectors MIDI Out/In Connectors You can connect external MIDI instruments to these connectors to exchange performance information.
Page 99: Connecting A Computer
■ Connecting a Computer The AT-20S provides a Computer connector. By connecting this to the serial port of your computer, you can transmit and receive musical data. 1. Turn off the AT-20S and the computer. 2. Use a computer cable (sold separately) to con- nect the Computer connector on the AT-20S to a serial port on the computer.
Page 100: If You're Using Midi
It provides complete details concerning the way MIDI has been implemented on this unit. If you should require this publication (such as when you intend to carry out byte-level programming), please contact the nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor. MIDI...
Page 101: Troubleshooting
If the AT-20S 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. When you press the [Power On] switch, the power doesn’t come on.
Page 102 Troubleshooting Recording is not possible ❍ Punch-in recording has been selected (p. 75). ❍ If you wish to erase a previously-recorded track and then re-record, press the track button for the desired track to make that button indicator blink before you begin recording (p.
Page 103: Display Messages
Display Messages ■ E.00 fig.E.00 Meanings: • To protect the copyright, this music file cannot be saved as SMF format. • When you want to save as Atelier format, you can save only original disk. ■ E.01 fig.E.01 Meanings: • You can only play the music data. It cannot be saved on a floppy disk or internal memory.
Page 104 Display Messages ■ E.30 fig.E.30 Meanings: • The Rhythm data is excessively large, and cannot be loaded. • The performance data is excessively large, and cannot be loaded. • Since the internal memory is full, recording or editing is not possible. ■...
Page 105: Voice List
Voice List Full Organ1 Full Organ2 Full Organ3 Full Organ4 Full Organ5 Full Organ6 Full Organ7 Jazz Organ1 Jazz Organ2 Jazz Organ3 Jazz Organ4 Jazz Organ5 Jazz Organ6 Rock Organ1 Rock Organ2 Lower Organ1 Lower Organ2 Lower Organ3 Lower Organ4 Lower Organ5 Lower Organ6 Pipe Organ1...
Page 106: Drum Set List
Drum Set List JAZZ STANDARD Std Kick 1 Side Stick Snare Drum 1 Hand Clap Snare Drum 2 Low Tom 2 Closed Hi-hat 1 [EXC1] Low Tom 1 Pedal Hi-hat 1 [EXC1] Mid Tom 2 Open Hi-hat 1 [EXC1] Mid Tom 1 High Tom 2 Crash Cymbal 1 High Tom 1...
Page 107 TR-808 808 Bass Drum 1 808 Rim Shot 808 Snare Drum Hand Clap Snare Drum 2 808 Low Tom 2 808 CHH [EXC1] 808 Low Tom 1 808 CHH [EXC1] 808 Mid Tom 2 808 OHH [EXC1] 808 Mid Tom 1 808 Hi Tom 2 808 Cymbal 808 Hi Tom 1...
Page 108: Rhythm List
Rhythm List Big Band/Swing New Big Band Fast BigBand Scat Swing Big Serenade Organ Swing BigBandSwing A Cappella Combo Big Band Big Band 2 ChooChooSwg Boogie Shuffle Slow Swing Country/Gospel OldtimeCntry Soft Gospel Gospel Pop Revival Hoedown Twostep Easy Country CountryRoads CountryWaltz Gospel 1...
Page 109: Chord List
Chord List ● symbol : Indicates the constituent note of chords. ★ symbol : Chord shown with an “★”can be played by pressing just the key marked with the “★”. C#M7 C#m7 Cdim C#dim Cm7 ( 5 ) C#m7 ( 5 ) Caug C#aug Csus4...
Page 110 Chord List F#M7 F#m7 F#dim Gdim F#m7 ( 5 ) Gm7 ( 5 ) F#aug Gaug F#sus4 Gsus4 F#7sus4 G7sus4 F#m6 A M7 A m7 A dim Adim A m7 ( 5 ) Am7 ( 5 ) A aug Aaug A sus4 Asus4 A 7sus4...
Page 111: 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 Transpose Update Master Tune Registration Shift Send PC Switch MIDI IN Mode Lyric On/Off Metronome Sound LCD Contrast Registration Name Settings That Are Stored in the Registration Buttons...
Page 112: 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 113: General Midi
General MIDI logo. GS format The GS Format is Roland’s set of specifications for standard- izing the performance of sound generating devices. In addition to including support for everything defined by the...
Page 114: Midi Implementation Chart
Roland Organ Model AT-20S Function... Basic Default 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, 99 100, 101 Prog...
Page 115: Main Specifications
Main Specifications AT-20S:Music Atelier Keyboard Upper keyboard: 49 notes (C3 - C7) Lower keyboard: 61 notes (C2 - C7) Pedalboard: 13 notes (C2 - C3) Sound Generator Conforms to GS/General MIDI 2 Max. Polyphony 64 voices Voices (150 voices) Upper Part: Upper Organ, Upper Orchestral Lower Part: Lower Organ, Lower Orchestral...
Page 116: Power Supply
Main Specifications Connectors Phones jack (Stereo), AC Inlet, Pedal connector, MIDI connectors (In/Out), Audio output jacks (L (mono)/R), Computer connector, Speaker jack Power Supply AC 117 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V Power Consumption 100 W (AC 117V) 100 W (AC 230V) 100 W (AC 240V) Finish Simulated Mahogany...
Page 117: Demo Song List
Carnegie Hall in New York. Hector Olivera’s expertise involves both the traditional pipe organ and the electronic organ. Presently Olivera tours internationally playing some of the world’s most magnificent pipe organs as well as his preferred electronic organ, the Roland Atelier for which he continues to collaborate with its development. Composer Player...
Page 118 Jonas Nordwall A native of Portland, Mr. Nordwall received his Bachelor of Music Degree in 1970 from the University of Portland studying with Arthur Hitchcock. Additional study was done with Frederick Geoghegan, the noted English/Canadian organist. As a teenager, Jonas had the privilege to study with Richard Ellsasser, one of the greatest virtuoso organist of 20th century.
Page 119: Index
Index Active Expression Voice ...105 Arrangement ...33 Arranger ...35–36 Arranger Update ...94 Automatic Accompaniment ...35–36 Basic Pitch ...95 Basic Screen ...18 Bass To Lower ...45 Beat ...80 Beat Indicator ...35 Break ...90 Ch.Mute (Channels Mute) ...82 Chord ...35 Chord Hold ...94 Chord Intelligence ...93 Composer ...58, 79 Composer Screen ...18...
Page 120 Index One Touch Program ...36 Part ...21 Part Balance ...26 PC Number ...97 Pedal ...47 Pedal Bass Mode ...91 Pedal Bass Voice ...22–23 How the Bass Pedalboard Can Be Played ...91 Pedalboard ...21 Play Transpose ...79 Playing Demo Song ...19 Performance Song ...63 Performance Song on Floppy Disk ...59 Rhythms ...31...
Page 121 MEMO...
Page 122 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. PHILIPPINES AFRICA AFRICA G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200,...
Page 123 This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Roland Music Atelier AT20s Owner's Manual

Using the Unit Safely

Important Notes

Main Features

Panel Descriptions

Before You Start Playing

Selecting and Playing Sounds

Using the Rhythm Performance

Adding Various Effects to a Voice

Using the Play Functions

Using the Registration Buttons

Record and Playback Your Performance

Settings for the Composer

Edit Menu (Editing Song Files)

Adjusting the Effects

Various Other Settings

Connecting with External Devices

Appendixes

Quick Links

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