Page 2 Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Copyright © 2004 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
Page 4: Using The Unit Safely
Refer capable of producing sound levels that could all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for Service Center, or an authorized Roland a long period of time at a high volume level, or at distributor, as listed on the “Information”...
Page 5 • Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult 110a • Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service in your area, pull the plug on the power cord out Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as of the outlet.
Page 6: Important Notes
Should you experience be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices liability concerning such loss of data.
Page 7: Handling Floppy Disks
It is recommended that use. the tab be kept in the PROTECT position, and moved to • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using the WRITE position only when you wish to write new data onto the disk.
Page 8: Main Features
Main Features We want to take a moment to thank you for your purchase of the Roland AT-90S Luxury “Atelier Series” Organ. The AT- 90S Luxury 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 Main Features Features RSS reverb technology is used to create a high-quality ambience that surrounds the listener The AT-90SL provides an AUX OUT for RSS Ambience, allowing you to enjoy very high quality RSS reverb sound. In addition, a speaker is built into the panel, ensuring that the performer will also enjoy the exceptional sound quality. Highly realistic rhythms and automatic accompaniment functions All rhythms use data from performances by professional drummers, featuring high-quality patterns with all the grooves and subtle nuance of the real thing.
Page 10: Conventions Used In This Manual
Main Features ■ Conventions Used in This Manual This manual uses the following conventions in the interest of simpler, more concise instructions. • Button names are enclosed in square brackets (“[ ]”), as in [Drums/SFX] button. • On screen text is enclosed in angled brackets “< >”, as in <Exit>. •...
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY......................3 Important Notes .......................... 5 Main Features..................7 Conventions Used in This Manual ....................9 Panel Descriptions................16 Before You Start Playing..............18 Attaching the Pedalboard........................18 Opening/Closing the Lid........................18 Setting Up the Music Rest ........................18 Connecting the Power Cord........................
Page 12 Contents Changing Drums/SFX Sets ......................57 Playing a Lower Voice with Percussion Instrument Sounds and a Voice Phrase (Manual Percussion) ..........................58 Changing the Manual Percussion Sets..................59 Sustaining Notes in the Lower Part (Lower Hold)................60 Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance ..........61 Selecting a Rhythm...........................
Page 13 Contents Chapter 4 Using the Performance Functions........114 Transposing to a Different Key (Key Transpose) ................114 Adjusting the Brightness of the Sound....................115 Adding Decay to the Sound (Damper Pedal)..................115 Pitch Bend and Vibrato Effects ......................116 Using the Foot Switches ........................117 Changing the Function of the Foot Switch ................
Page 14 Contents Saving Performance Songs Onto Floppy Disk ................... 159 Loading Performance Songs Into the AT-90SL .................. 160 Deleting Performance Songs Stored on Floppy Disk ................ 161 Layering a New Recording onto SMF Music Files ................162 Using Song with a Different Tempo Than That of the Performance Song ........163 Re-Recording Part of Your Performance (Punch-in Recording)............
Page 15 Contents Adjusting the Metronome Volume................... 193 Changing the Sound of the Metronome .................. 194 Setting the Beat ..........................194 Other Settings............................195 Adjust the Standard Pitch (Master Tune) ................195 Mic Echo ............................195 Enabling Transmission of PC Numbers................... 196 Setting the PC Number.......................
Page 16 Contents Éclairage du panneau ......................... 246 Éclairage du lutrin........................248 Éclairage des pédales........................249 Settings That Are Stored After the Power Is Turned Off..............250 Settings That Are Stored After the Power Is Turned Off ............250 Settings That Are Stored In the Registration Buttons ............250 Settings That Are Stored In the Individual Registration Buttons ........
Page 17: Panel Descriptions
Panel Descriptions Harmony Intelligence Footage Type Lower Footage Power On Organ Strings Block Hymn Traditional Harp Flute Pipe Theater Band Lower Organ Symphonic Orchestral Rotary Sound Full Full Full Lower Lower Lower French Strings Piano E.Piano A.Guitar Brass Horn Pipe Pipe Pipe Theater Theater...
Page 18 Panel Descriptions 11 12 Upper Footage Percussion Transpose Composer Reset Play / Stop Song Registration Demo Fast Decay Upper Solo Organ Symphonic Orchestral Rotary Sound Slow Synth Full Full Full Jazz Jazz Jazz Strings Piano E.Piano A.Guitar E.Guitar Brass Violin Trumpet Strings Strings Pipe...
Page 19: Before You Start Playing
Before You Start Playing Attaching the Pedalboard NOTE Be careful not to get your fingers caught when opening or Detach the pedal cable that is temporarily closing the lid. Adult supervision is recommended when fastened to the board on the upper part of the small children are going to be using the instrument.
Page 20: Connecting The Power Cord
Harmony Intelligence Before You Start Playing Connecting the Power Cord Press the [Power On] button to turn on the power. fig. 00-27 First, make sure that the [Power On] switch at the Lower position Power On panel’s left side is OFF (not pushed in). fig.
Page 21: Using Headphones
Before You Start Playing Using Headphones Using a Microphone The AT-90SL features a Phones jack. This allows you to play The AT-90SL is equipped with a Mic jack. Since this instrument has a Mic In jack, you can use a without having to worry about bothering others around you, microphone to enjoy a variety of possibilities such as singing even at night.
Page 22: Turning On The Lights
Before You Start Playing Turning On the Lights fig.00-34 After turning on the power, turn on the [Illumination] switch (located underneath the left-hand side of the keyboard). fig. 00-33 Illumination Switch Illumination The panel illumination of the instrument will light. Cautions When Using Illumination fig.00-31 When the illumination is used for an extended period, the...
Page 23: About The Hole Of The At-90Sl's Cabinet
Harmony Intelligence Before You Start Playing About the Hole of the AT- Restoring All the Factory 90SL’s Cabinet Default Settings To provide a way for cables to be passed from the front of the You can restore all of the settings stored in the AT-90SL to instrument to its rear, a hole has been drilled in the AT- what they were when the instrument shipped from the 90SL’s cabinet.
Page 24 Harmony Intelligence Before You Start Playing The confirmation message appears on screen. fig.00-40.eps You can also use the following method to return to the factory-set condition. Make sure there is no floppy disk in the disk drive before carrying out the procedure. Turn down the volume to the minimum level, then turn off the power.
Page 25: Restoring All Settings Other Than The User Memory To The Original Factory Settings
Harmony Intelligence Before You Start Playing Restoring All Settings Other In the Utility screen, touch <Panel Reset>. fig.00-39.eps Than the User Memory to the Original Factory Settings You can restore all of the settings other than the User memory (p. 62) to their original factory settings. This function is called “Panel Reset.”...
Page 26: About The Display
About the Display The AT-90SL makes use of a Touch Screen. This lets you carry out a wide NOTE variety of actions just by touching the screen lightly. The explanations in this manual include ■ Understanding the Main and Related Screens illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display.
Page 27 Harmony Intelligence About the Display Number Explanations Rhythm Play the internal rhythms, and play disk rhythms or copy them in internal memory. Rhythm-related settings can also be made here. Registration Load registrations from disk into internal memory, or save registrations to disk.
Page 28 Harmony Intelligence About the Display About the principal icons and the Utility screen Button Meaning Depending on the function, some screens are spread over multiple pages. You can touch < >< > < >< > to display the next or previous page of the screen. Touch this when you want to exit (close) the currently displayed screen.
Page 29 Harmony Intelligence About the Display Sub-windows for setting values When you are making settings in the System screen, the following type of screen appears. Return to the factory settings. Modify the value.
Page 30: Convenient Functions
Convenient Functions Listening to the Demo Songs The AT-90SL 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 AT-90SL. fig.01-01 Composer For details on the composer Reset Play / Stop Song...
Page 31 Harmony Intelligence Convenient Functions Touch < > to stop playback of the demo song. You can play/stop the demo songs by pressing the panel [Play/Stop] button. 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 floppy disk, the The performance data can following message appears, and it will not be possible to play the Demo...
Page 32: Music Assistant Function
Harmony Intelligence Convenient Functions 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 33 Harmony Intelligence Convenient Functions Touch < >< > to switch screens, and touch a keyword appropriate for the character of the song. The Registration buttons [1]–[4] 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.
Page 34: Music Assistant Search
Harmony Intelligence Convenient Functions ■ Music Assistant Search You can specify a song name and other search terms and use these for a Music Assistant search. Touch <MUSIC ASSIST> on the Main screen. If some other screen is displayed, touch <Exit> to The Music Assistant screen appears.
Page 35 Harmony Intelligence Convenient Functions 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 36: Choose A Keyword For Quick Registration Selection
Harmony Intelligence Convenient Functions 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 37 Harmony Intelligence Convenient Functions A sub-window appears, allowing you to select a Quick Registration group. In the sub-window, touch a sound 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 38: About The Quick Guide Function
Harmony Intelligence Convenient Functions About the Quick Guide function The AT-90SL 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 39 Harmony Intelligence Convenient Functions Touch <index>. The following screen appears. Touch a letter of the alphabet A–W to select the first letter of the desired keyword. The Quick Guide Index screen appears, and the keywords will be displayed. Touch the desired keyword. The setting screen for the specified keyword appears.
Page 40: Chapter 1 Selecting And Playing Sounds
Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting Voices You can play the sounds of various instruments on the AT-90SL. These sounds are called “Voices.” ■ About the Voices and Parts The AT-90SL has two manual keyboards and a pedalboard. From top to bottom these are called the “Upper Keyboard,” “Lower Keyboard,”...
Page 41: Functions Of The Upper/Lower/Pedal Bass Sound Select Buttons
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing Sounds ■ Functions of the Upper/Lower/Pedal Bass Sound Select Buttons fig.01-06 Upper Organ Symphonic Orchestral Rotary Sound Full Full Full Jazz Jazz Jazz Slow Synth Strings Piano E.Piano A.Guitar E.Guitar Brass Strings Strings Pipe Pipe Pipe...
Page 42: Selecting The Upper And Lower Voices
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing Sounds ■ 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.”...
Page 43: Selecting Pedal Bass Voice
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing Sounds ■ Selecting Pedal Bass Voice Immediately after the power is turned on, the Pedal Bass voice will sound Normally, playing the single notes using the “Organ Bass1” voice. pedalboard will sound one note at a time.
Page 44: Selecting Solo Voice
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing Sounds ■ Selecting Solo Voice The Solo section of the Upper keyboard is monophonic, that is, the Solo By pressing the Solo [To voice will only sound for the highest note played on the Upper keyboard. Lower] button, you can This allows you to play full chords and have the selected Solo voice playing play the Solo voice from...
Page 45: Selecting A Voice Using The [Others] Button
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 1 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 46 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing Sounds A sub-window appears, allowing you to select a sound group. fig.01-16 You can touch <AEx Voice> in the Voice Select screen to have only the Active Expression voices be displayed. “Active Expression voices” can be assigned to the [Others] buttons of the Upper Orchestral part,...
Page 47: Performing With A Human Voice
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing Sounds ■ Performing with a Human Voice In addition to sounds such as organ and piano, you can also play “human For details on the Human voice,” which produces a vocal-like sound. Voice that are available, refer to “Voice List”...
Page 48 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing Sounds 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 49: Performing With An Active Expression Voice
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing Sounds ■ Performing with an Active Expression Voice Some voices are “Active Expression voices,” for which advancing the For details on the active expression pedal will not only vary the volume, but will also add other expression voices that are available, refer to “Voice voices.
Page 50: Creating Organ Sounds (Footage)
Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing Sounds Creating Organ Sounds (Footage) The Upper and Lower keyboards provide Footage Tablets that allow you to create a wide variety of organ sounds by combining voices of different pitches. Here’s how to use the Footage Tablets to create a voice, so that you can play sounds that are not provided by the three sections discussed earlier.
Page 51 Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing Sounds Press the Footage Type button (indicator lights). Each time you press the button, the indicator will alternate between ON (lit) and OFF. There are a total of three types of Footage voices. Press the Upper Footage button (indicator lights). Each time you press the button, the indicator will alternate between ON (lit) and OFF.
Page 52 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing Sounds If you press the Footage Type button, Lower Footage button, or Upper Footage button to turn it on (button’s indicator lit), a footage screen like the You can open the Upper following appears. Footage (Flute) screen by touching <Digital H-Bar>...
Page 53: Adjust The Volume Balance
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing Sounds Adjust the Volume Balance The AT-90SL allows you to adjust the volume balance individually for each Part. fig.01-26 Lower Organ Symphonic Orchestral Rotary Sound Full Full Full Lower Lower Lower French Strings Piano E.Piano A.Guitar...
Page 54 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing Sounds 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.
Page 55: Transpose The Pitch In Octave Units (Octave Shift)
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 1 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 56 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing Sounds Touch the part display of the part whose Octave Shift You can open the settings you wish to change. Pedalboard screen, Lower fig.01-30.eps Keyboard screen, or Upper Keyboard screen with touching <Pedal>, <Lower>, and <Upper>.
Page 57: Playing Drum Sounds Or Sound Effects From The Entire Lower Keyboard (Drums/Sfx)
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing Sounds Playing Drum Sounds or Sound Effects from the Entire Lower Keyboard Refer to “Drum Set List” (p. (Drums/SFX) 223) for details on which drum sound or Sound You can use the Lower keyboard to play various drum sounds (drum set). Effect will be played by In this case, the Lower voices will no longer sound.
Page 58: Changing Drums/Sfx Sets
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing Sounds ■ Changing Drums/SFX Sets Immediately after the power is turned on, the POP drum set will sound. For the types of drum set and the sound effects As the drum set, you can choose the types of drum set and sound effect. played by each key, refer to When you change the drum set, the sound produced by each note will “Drum/SFX Set List”...
Page 59: Playing A Lower Voice With Percussion Instrument Sounds And A Voice Phrase (Manual Percussion)
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 1 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 60: Changing The Manual Percussion Sets
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing Sounds ■ Changing the Manual Percussion Sets Immediately after the power is turned on, the PERC SET1 drum set will Refer to “Manual sound. Percussion List” (p. 227) You can choose the type of Manual Percussion Set. When you change the for details on which Manual Percussion Set, the sound played by each of the 15 lowest notes of percussion sound will be...
Page 61: Sustaining Notes In The Lower Part (Lower Hold)
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing Sounds Sustaining Notes in the Lower Part (Lower 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 Lower Voice Hold Press the Lower Voice [Hold] button (confirm that the...
Page 62: Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance
Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance The AT-90SL lets you enjoy playing along with a rhythmic accompaniment. For more on the internal Selecting a Rhythm rhythms, refer to the “Rhythm List” (p. 235). The AT-90SL provides various Rhythms and Automatic Accompaniments (Music Styles).
Page 63: Using Rhythms Stored In User Memory
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance ■ Using Rhythms Stored in User Memory The AT-90SL features a User memory. If you wish to store a disk Rhythm in the User memory, refer to “Copying What is the User Memory? Rhythms on Disks into The User memory is the area within the instrument where User rhythms User Memory”...
Page 64: Rhythm Search
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance ■ 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>...
Page 65 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 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 66: Playing Rhythm
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance Playing Rhythm There are two ways to start the Rhythm: • Manually by pressing the [Start] button, The functions of the [Intro/ • Automatically by playing a note on the Lower keyboard or Pedalboard Ending] button and [Start/ (Sync Start).
Page 67: Starting The Rhythm Automatically When You Play The Lower Keyboard Or Pedalboard (Sync Start)
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance ■ Starting the Rhythm Automatically When You NOTE Play the Lower Keyboard or Pedalboard If the Arranger function is (Sync Start) ON (the Arranger [On/Off] button indicator is lit), it is not be able to start the Rhythm by playing the Starting with an Added Intro Pedalboard (p.
Page 68: Stopping The Rhythm
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance ■ Stopping the Rhythm Stopping with an Ending The functions of the [Intro/ Ending] button and [Start/ Press the [Intro/Ending] button. Stop] button can be assigned to the foot An Ending is played, then the Rhythm stops. switches located on each While the Ending is playing, the [Intro/Ending] button indicator will light, side of the Expression...
Page 69: Playing The Count Sound At The End Of The Intro
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 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 70: Adding Variety To The Rhythm Or Automatic Accompaniment
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance Adding Variety to the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment You can add variety to the rhythm or automatic accompaniment by changing the rhythm pattern of the rhythm or the arrangement of the automatic accompaniment, or by inserting a break (i.e., stopping the rhythm for one measure).
Page 71: Playing Chords With Simple Fingering
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance Playing Chords with Simple Fingering “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”...
Page 72 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance Touch <Options>. The Rhythm Options screen appears. When the Leading Bass function (p. 72) is on and fig.02-11_55 the Chord Intelligence function is off, you can specify chords with a combination of the lower keyboard and pedalboard.
Page 73: Leading Bass Function
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 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. 240) 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 74 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance Touch <Options>. The Rhythm Options screen appears. fig.02-11_55 You can assign the Leading Bass functions to either of the foot switches located on each side of the Expression Touch the Leading Bass setting to turn it “ON.” Pedal.
Page 75: A Simple Way To Make Automatic Accompaniment Settings (One Touch Program)
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance A Simple Way to Make Automatic Accompaniment Settings (One Touch Program) The AT-90SL 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 76 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance Select a Rhythm (p. 61). Press the [One Touch Program] button. The [One Touch Program] button’s indicator will light. fig.02-15 One Touch Program An One Touch Program Group (One Touch Program Group select) screen like the one shown below will be displayed for several seconds.
Page 77: Using A Rhythm From A Disk
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance Using a Rhythm from a Disk NOTE All rights reserved. The AT-90SL contains built-in Rhythms (Music Styles). Additional Rhythms Unauthorized use of (Music Styles) are available on the Music Style disk included are available. commercially available Here’s how to select a Rhythm (Music Style) from a Music Style disk.
Page 78: Reviewing The Styles On A Music Style Disk
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance ■ Reviewing the Styles on a Music Style Disk Press the Rhythm [Disk/User] button (confirm that its indicator is lit). The Rhythm screen appears. fig.02-20_55 Insert the Music Style disk into the disk drive. The Rhythm screen will show the Rhythms on the music style disk.
Page 79: Copying Rhythms On Disks Into User Memory
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance Copying Rhythms on Disks into User Memory While the AT-90SL comes with rhythms already loaded in its User memory (p. 62), you can replace these with Music Style Disk rhythms. Rhythms loaded from the disk into User memory will not be lost even if the power is turned off.
Page 80 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance Touch <Copy to User>. The Copy To User screen appears. fig.02-23_55 At this time, you can press Touch < >< > to select the Music Style Disk rhythm < > or the [Start/ Stop] button to play the you want to copy to the User memory.
Page 81: Restoring The Rhythm Stored In The User Memory To Their Original Factory Settings
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance To store the Rhythm in User memory, touch <OK>. NOTE Never remove the disk or The saving of the rhythm to User memory begins. turn off the power while Once the Rhythm has been accommodated in memory, the Rhythm screen the Rhythm data is being will reappear.
Page 82: Copying Rhythms Saved In User Memory To Floppy Disks
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance Copying Rhythms Saved in User Memory to Floppy Disks You can take rhythms saved in User memory (p. 62) and copy them to floppy disks. Make sure that the disk drive contains a disk that was formatted (p.
Page 83 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance Touch < > (Utility) on the Rhythm screen. The Utility screen appears. fig.02-22_55 Touch <Copy to Disk>. The Copy to Disk screen appears. Touch < >< > to select the copy-destination number. Numbers which have not been used in the saving operation will be displayed as “- - - - -.”...
Page 84: Changing The Order Of The Rhythms Stored In User Memory
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance Changing the Order of the Rhythms Stored in User Memory You can rearrange the order of the rhythms stored in User memory (p. 62). Touch <Rhythm> on the Main screen. The Rhythm screen appears. fig.02-09_55 Touch <...
Page 85 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance Touch < >< > in the screen to select a rhythm. Touch <Up> or <Down> to move the rhythm. Button Meaning Description The Rename screen appears. You can Modify the name touch the screen and rename the Rename selected rhythm (p.
Page 86: Changing The Names Of Rhythms Stored In User Memory
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance Changing the Names of Rhythms Stored in User Memory You can rename rhythms stored in User memory (p. 62). Touch <Rhythm> on the Main screen. The Rhythm screen appears. Touch < > (Utility) on the Rhythm screen. The Utility screen appears.
Page 87 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance Touch <Rename>. The Rename screen appears. Touch < > to change among uppercase/ lowercase/symbols. Each touch of the character switch button takes you to the next available choice, like this: uppercase → lowercase → symbols → uppercase ..Touch the screen to specify the desired character.
Page 88: Deleting Rhythms Stored In User Memory
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance Deleting Rhythms Stored in User Memory You can delete rhythms stored in User memory (p. 62). Touch <Rhythm> on the Main screen. The Rhythm screen appears. Touch < > (Utility) on the Rhythm screen. The Utility screen appears.
Page 89 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance Touch <Delete>. The following display appears. To cancel operation, touch <Cancel>. If you are sure that you wish to delete the rhythm, touch <OK>. When a rhythm is deleted, the deleted rhythm name will change to “- - - - -.”...
Page 90: Chapter 3 Using The Registration Buttons
Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons The AT-90SL allows you to store sound settings and panel settings in the Registration buttons. The AT-90SL has a total of twelve registration buttons, Settings that have been and one set of panel settings can be registered to each button, for a total of stored to Registration twelve types of panel settings.
Page 91: Storing Registrations
Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons Procedure for Creating Registration Sets You can change voice and other panel settings by pressing the Registration buttons during performance of songs. 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 92: Recalling A Registration
Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons Recalling a Registration When changing the way Settings that have been registered to Registration buttons [1]–[12] can be Registrations are called up, recalled in two ways: “INSTANT” and “DELAYED.” refer to “Changing the At the factory this is set to “DELAYED.” Timing of Recalling Registrations”...
Page 93: Changing The Timing Of Recalling Registrations
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons ■ 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 94: Automatically Registering When You Switch Panel Settings
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons Touch <Options>. The Registration Options screen appears. fig.03-07_55 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 Descriptions You can change the timing...
Page 95: Assigning A Name To A Registration Set
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons 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.
Page 96 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons Touch <Rename>. The Rename screen can The Rename screen appears. also be opened in the fig.03-11_55 following ways. Main screen → → <Registration> <Load> Registration Load screen → <Utility> Utility screen <Rename> Touch <...
Page 97: Formatting Disks
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons Formatting Disks NOTE Formatting a disk erases all Before any floppy disk (new or used) can be used with the AT-90SL it must data previously stored on first be formatted (prepared). the disk. If you’re formatting a used floppy Formatting a floppy disk erases all information stored on the disk, and puts disk for reuse, be sure to...
Page 98 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons Touch <Save>. The Registration Save screen appears. fig.03-09_55 Touch <Utility>. The Utility screen appears. Touch <Format Disk>. The Format Disk screen appears. fig. If you touch <Cancel>, you will return to the Registration Save screen without formatting.
Page 99: Saving Registration Sets To A Floppy Disk
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons Saving Registration Sets to a Floppy Disk With the settings of Registration buttons [1]–[12] considered as one set, a single floppy disk can store up to 99 sets of data. We recommend that complex panel settings or Registrations you wish to keep be saved on disk.
Page 100 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons Touch < >< > in the screen to select the save- destination number. Numbers which have not been used in the saving operation will be displayed as “- - - - -.” fig.03-13_55 To cancel the Save operation, touch the <Exit>...
Page 101 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons 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 If you wish to update the contents of the Registration data Touch <OK>.
Page 102: Loading Previously Saved Registration Sets Into The At-90Sl
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons Loading Previously Saved Registration Sets Into the AT-90SL Here’s how to recall a previously saved Registration set from the floppy disk into the memory of the AT-90SL. Registrations can be selected in the following three ways.
Page 103 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons Touch <Load>. When you touch <go to The Registration Load screen appears. Save>, the instrument fig.03-05_55 jumps to the Registration Save screen. Touch < >< > to select the Registration that you wish to load into internal memory.
Page 104: Loading An Individual Registration
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons ■ Loading an Individual Registration Insert the floppy disk containing the Registration into the disk drive. Touch <Registration> on the Main screen. You can also open the The sub-window appears. Registration Load screen by fig.03-04_55 pressing the [Registration] button, instead of...
Page 105 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons Touch <Load One>. The Load One Registration screen appears. fig.03-19_50 Touch Disk <1>–<12> to select the number of the registration button that you wish to load from disk into internal memory. fig.03-20_50 Touch Internal<1>–<12>...
Page 106 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons When you’re done making the settings, touch <OK>. The following display appears. fig.03-22_55 When the Registration has been loaded, the Registration Load screen will reappear.
Page 107: Recalling The Order That The Registrations Are Saved On The Floppy Disk (Load Next)
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons ■ Recalling the Order that the Registrations are Saved on the Floppy Disk (Load Next) You can simply press the [Load Next] button to successively recall By using the “Disk Edit” registrations in the order in which they were saved on the floppy disk. This function, you can modify function is called “Load Next.”...
Page 108 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons Checking the next registration set 1. Access the Main screen. 2. Touch the < > icon several times to switch to < >. The Main screen display will switch to the registration. If the next registration set is loaded “Next”...
Page 109: Deleting A Set Of Registrations From A Floppy Disk
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons 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.
Page 110 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons Touch < >< > to select the registration that you wish to delete. Touch <Delete>. The following display appears. fig.03-16_55 To cancel operation, touch <Cancel>. If you are sure that you wish to delete the registration, touch <OK>.
Page 111: Changing The Order Of Registration On Floppy Disk
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons Changing the Order of Registration on Floppy Disk After saving registrations on floppy disk, you can change the order or name of the registrations (p. 94), or delete a registration (p. 108). This is very convenient when you are preparing to use the [Load Next] button (Load Next function →...
Page 112: Using Registrations Created On An Earlier Model
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons Using Registrations Created on an Earlier Model Registrations that were created on the AT-90/80/30 or ATELIER-R series (AT-90R/80R/60R/30R/20R) can be used on the AT-90SL. When using a set of registrations that was created on the AT-90/80/60 This operation is not models, your registrations will be converted to work in the AT-90SL models necessary when recalling a...
Page 113 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons Touch < >< > to select the registration that you wish to load into internal memory. fig.03-17_55 To cancel operation, touch <Exit>. Touch <Load>. The following screen appears. fig.03-26_55 To cancel operation, touch <Cancel>. Touch the screen to select the model on which the Registration was created.
Page 114 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons If internal memory does not contain a rhythm specified by the registration, the number of the included music style disk that contains that rhythm will be displayed. fig.03-27_55 Make a note of the number of the music style disk, and touch <Exit>.
Page 115: Chapter 4 Using The Performance Functions
Chapter 4 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: you may play in the familiar C major scale while your music will sound in any key of your choice.
Page 116: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Sound
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 4 Using the Performance Functions 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 Bright NOTE...
Page 117: Pitch Bend And Vibrato Effects
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 4 Using the Performance Functions Pitch Bend and Vibrato Effects You can also adjust the When you move the Pitch Bend/Vibrato lever to the left or right, you can range of the pitch which is obtain a smooth change in the pitch of the notes being played (Pitch Bend shifted by the Pitch Bend effect).
Page 118: Using The Foot Switches
Chapter 4 Using the Performance Functions 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 NOTE If “Regist Shift” is turned You can also change the functions assigned to the left and right Foot “RIGHT,”...
Page 119: Changing The Function Of The Foot Switch
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 4 Using the Performance Functions ■ Changing the Function of the Available functions Description Foot Switch Switch the Rotary speed between ROTARY FAST/SLOW “FAST” and “SLOW.” You can select any of the following functions and assign them to either Foot Switch on the right or left side of the While the Foot Switch is pressed, the pitch will temporarily be Expression Pedal.
Page 120: Using The Foot Switch To Switch Registrations
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 4 Using the Performance Functions ■ Using the Foot Switch to Switch Setting Descriptions Registrations The right foot switch is dedicated to You can use the Foot Switch as a dedicated switch for switching registrations. The function assigned to the right foot switch cannot selecting Registrations in order.
Page 121: Adjusting The Overall Volume Using An Expression Pedal
Chapter 4 Using the Performance Functions Adjusting the Overall Volume Using an Expression Pedal You can specify how the Expression Pedal will affect the sound when it is You can use the expression pedal to adjust the overall volume. When you pressed (p.
Page 122: Adjusting The Depth Of The Expression Pedal
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 4 Using the Performance Functions ■ Adjusting the Depth of the Expression Pedal Rhythm, Auto Accompaniment 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.
Page 123: Chapter 5 Applying Various Effects To The Sound
Chapter 5 Applying Various Effects to the Sound The AT-90SL 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 124: Harmony Intelligence [Others] Button
Chapter 5 Applying Various Effects to the Sound ■ Harmony Intelligence [Others] button The Harmony Intelligence [Others] button contains various types of Harmony Intelligence. To select Harmony Intelligence settings from the Harmony Intelligence [Others] button, use the following procedure. Press the Harmony Intelligence [Others] button. The Harmony Intelligence screen appears for several seconds.
Page 125 Chapter 5 Applying Various Effects to the Sound Type Number of notes Solo Voice Upper Voice of the harmony COUNTRY Full Organ1 Jazz Guitar BROADWAY Celesta Theater Or.1 BRASS Brass 1 Fr.HornSect3 Flute 3 Strings 7 FLUTE Trumpet Clarinet DIXIELAND Female 1 Classical HYMN2...
Page 126: Adding Modulation To The Sound (Rotary Effect)
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 5 Applying Various Effects to the Sound Adding Modulation to the Sound (Rotary Effect) NOTE For more on the tones to which the Rotary effect can Rotary is an effect which simulates the sound of rotating speakers. There is be applied, refer to “Voice a choice of two settings: Fast and Slow.
Page 127: Rotary Speed
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 5 Applying Various Effects to the Sound ■ Rotary Speed Touch the value setting buttons for Rotary Speed to adjust the setting. You can make fine adjustments to the speaker rotation speed fig.05-12_50 of the rotary effect (p. 125). Touch <Sound/Kbd>...
Page 128: Rotary Color
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 5 Applying Various Effects to the Sound ■ Rotary Color Touch the value setting buttons for Rotary Color to adjust the setting. This setting allows you to choose the brightness of the Rotary Each time you touch the Rotary Color setting, it will sound obtained when using the Rotary effect (p.
Page 129: Chorus Effect
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 5 Applying Various Effects 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 For some of the voices, Orchestral,”...
Page 130: Sustain Effect
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 5 Applying Various Effects to the Sound For the part to which you wish to apply the chorus effect, NOTE touch the Chorus “ON/OFF” display to change the setting. Some voices do not allow the Chorus effect to be Each time you touch the Chorus setting, it will alternate ON/OFF.
Page 131: Changing The Sustain Length
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 5 Applying Various Effects to the Sound ■ Changing the Sustain Length The sustain length can be set independently (SHORT, You can open the Pedalboard screen, Lower Keyboard MIDDLE (Medium) or LONG) for the Upper and Lower screen, or Upper Keyboard screen with touching <Pedal>, keyboards and Pedalboard.
Page 132: Reverb Effect
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 5 Applying Various Effects 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.
Page 133: Changing The Reverb Type
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 5 Applying Various Effects to the Sound ■ Changing the Reverb Type Touch the value setting buttons for Reverb Type to adjust the setting. By changing the reverberations of the notes, you can enjoy The following screen appears. the atmosphere of performance in a wide variety of different locations.
Page 134: Changing The Wall Type
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 5 Applying Various Effects to the Sound ■ Changing the Wall Type Touch the value setting buttons for Wall Type to adjust the setting. By changing the type of reverb (p. 132) you can experience The following screen appears. the feeling of performing in various different locations, and by changing the Wall Type (wall material) you can make fig.05-21_50...
Page 135: Changing The Depth Of The Reverb
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 5 Applying Various Effects to the Sound ■ Changing the Depth of the Lower Reverb fig.05-17_50 The depth of the Reverb can be set (0–10). To adjust the reverb depth for Upper/ Lower/Pedal/Solo Touch <Sound/Kbd> on the Main screen. fig.05-08_50 Pedal fig.05-17_50...
Page 136 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 5 Applying Various Effects to the Sound To adjust the reverb depth for Touch < >< > to display the Rev Depth something other than Upper/Lower/ (Reverb Depth). Pedal/Solo fig.05-17_50 Touch <Sound/Kbd> on the Main screen. fig.05-08_50 .05-17_50 The Sound/Keyboard screen appears.
Page 137: Chapter 6 Using The Lower Keyboard Effectively
Chapter 6 Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively Making Effective Use of the Lower Keyboard Since the lower keyboard of the AT-90SL 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 138 Chapter 6 Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively Playing Drum Sounds from the Entire Lower Keyboard • Press the [Drums/SFX] button (p. 56). fig.06-04 ■ Drums/SFX ■ Manual Perc. ■ Bass ■ Lower ■ Solo Using the Lower Keyboard to Play Drum Sounds and Solo Voice •...
Page 139: Playing The Solo Voice On The Lower Keyboard (Solo [To Lower] Button)
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 6 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. The key used for the solo By using the Solo [To Lower] button, you can play the solo voice in the right- split point is included in hand side of the lower keyboard that includes the B4 key.
Page 140: Changing How The Solo Voice Responds
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 6 Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively ■ Changing How the Solo Voice ■ Layering the Solo Voice and Responds Lower Voice When the Solo voice is assigned to the Upper keyboard or When the Solo voice is being played by the Lower keyboard the Lower keyboard, you can specify how the Solo voice will (i.e., when the Solo [To Lower] button is ON), you can respond when more than one key is pressed.
Page 141: Changing The Solo Split Point
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 6 Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively ■ Changing the Solo Split Point This setting is used to determine the Solo Split Point (lower You can also set the split point by pressing the key of the limit of the playable range of the Solo voice) on the Lower lower keyboard that you want to be the Solo Split Point.
Page 142: Using The Lower Keyboard To Play The Bass Voice ([Bass Split] Button)
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 6 Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively 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 The bass split point is keyboard is divided in this way, to play the pedal bass voice, is called the included in the left-hand...
Page 143: Changing The Bass Split Point
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 6 Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively ■ Changing the Bass Split Point You can assign the Bass Split Point (the highest key up to You can also set the bass split point by playing the desired which the Pedal Bass voice will sound), to any key of the key of the lower keyboard.
Page 144: Using The Lower Keyboard To Play The Bass Voice (Pedal [To Lower] Button)
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 6 Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the NOTE Bass Voice (Pedal [To Lower] Button) If no portion of the Lower keyboard is sounding the Lower voice (the [Drums/ By using the Pedal [To Lower] button, you can sound the Pedal Bass voice SFX] button is ON), the by playing the root note (see p.
Page 145: Chapter 7 Recording/Playing Back What You Play
Chapter 7 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Touching <Rec/Play> in the Main Screen to The internal composer can record performances and play Open the Rec/Play Screen and Using the Rec/ back commercial SMF music files. Play Screen’s Composer Buttons The composer can be used in the following two ways. fig.07-04_50 Using the Panel Composer Buttons fig.07-01...
Page 146: What Is A Track Button
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 7 Recording/Playing Back What You Play ■ What is a Track Button? Track Recorded performance The recorded performance will be automatically assigned to Solo Mode the seven Track buttons according to the recorded part. You Solo To Lower Mode can record or play back independently by specifying the Solo Split Point desired Track button;...
Page 147: Displaying The Track Buttons
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 7 Recording/Playing Back What You Play During recording, the control track will store the operations If you want to mute only a portion of the rhythms or as follows. accompaniment, open up the Track Mute screen, and switch •...
Page 148 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 7 Recording/Playing Back What You Play When the performance song loaded from a disk is a Standard Press the Eject button. fig.02-19 MIDI File, “ ” will be displayed on the Main screen. Eject Button fig.07-06 The floppy disk is ejected a little out of the slot. Gently grasp the end of the floppy disk and pull it out.
Page 149: Silencing A Specific Track (Track Mute)
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 7 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Silencing a Specific Track Press a track button that is lit, extinguishing the button. (Track Mute) When you play back the performance, track buttons that are not lighted will be muted (silenced). When the Rec/Play screen is displayed, the track button will fig.07-14 light to indicate a track in which a performance has been...
Page 150: Muting Individual Tracks Of Performance Data
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 7 Recording/Playing Back What You Play ■ Muting Individual Tracks of When you touch an unlit track button, the track Performance Data button lights up, indicating muting of the track is cancelled. All accompaniment data is grouped to the “Accmp” track button in the Rec/Play screen.
Page 151: Viewing A Notation
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 7 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Viewing a Notation Display Explanation You can display the notations of performances from music files and recordings made on the AT-90SL. This is very Enlarge the notation display. convenient when you want to read the music as you play and to confirm recorded songs.
Page 152: Changing The Notation Settings
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 7 Recording/Playing Back What You Play ■ Changing the Notation Touch the button for the item whose setting you Settings want to change. Menu Setting Explanation Touch <Rec/Play> on the Main Screen. Not displayed The Rec/Play screen appears. fig.07-04_50 Letter names (fixed do) C,D,E...
Page 153 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 7 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Some notes on a Notation screen Touch < >< > to change the setting. fig.07- • When you start playback of music files, the marks appears. While this appears on the notation, the AT-90SL is reading data.
Page 154: Recording A Performance
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 7 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Recording a Performance The Play and Stop functions can both be assigned to one of You can record the performance that you play. You can also the foot switches located on each side of the Expression Pedal record your performance while playing rhythms or (p.
Page 155: Playing Back A Performance Song
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 7 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Playing Back a Performance To stop playback at any point, touch the <Stop> button. Song fig.07-08* Composer You can also stop playback by pressing the Composer [Play/ Stop] button. Reset Play / Stop Song Registration Demo...
Page 156: Recording Each Part Separately
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 7 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Recording Each Part In the Rec/Play screen, touch <Play> to begin recording. Separately When you touch <Play> in the Rec/Play screen, the metronome will sound a two-measure count, and then In this method, each part (track button) is recorded one after recording will begin.
Page 157: Re-Recording
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 7 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Re-Recording You can also enter recording-standby mode by pressing the If you made a mistake in your performance during recording Composer [Rec] button. etc., you can re-record just a portion of the musical data in the track.
Page 158: Erasing A Performance Song (Song Clear)
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 7 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Erasing a Performance Song Changing the Name of a (Song Clear) Performance Song (Rename) If you wish to discard your recording and re-record from the A name is automatically assigned to a performance song that beginning, or if you wish to record a new performance, you you record.
Page 159 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 7 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Touch <Utility> to open the Utility screen. Touch the screen to specify the desired character. The Utility screen appears. The following characters can be selected. fig.07-23 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 ! “...
Page 160: Saving Performance Songs Onto Floppy Disk
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 7 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Saving Performance Songs Touch < >< > to select the number of the Onto Floppy Disk save destination. Numbers which have not been used in the saving The performance data that you recorded will disappear operation will be displayed as “- - - - -.”...
Page 161: Loading Performance Songs Into The At-90Sl
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 7 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Loading Performance Songs If the following screen appears Into the AT-90SL If you select a number at which a performance data has already been saved and touch <Save>, the following screen To edit (p.
Page 162: Deleting Performance Songs Stored On Floppy Disk
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 7 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Deleting Performance Songs If the following screen appears Stored on Floppy Disk The message below is shown when the performance song in the unit has not been saved to disk. You can delete a performance song that was saved onto a fig.E-62 floppy disk.
Page 163: Layering A New Recording Onto Smf Music Files
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 7 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Layering a New Recording For track assignments of SMF format performance data loaded to the AT-90SL, refer to p. 148. onto SMF Music Files Select the panel settings needed for recording the You can load commercially available SMF music files into the performance.
Page 164: Using Song With A Different Tempo Than That Of The Performance Song
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 7 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Using Song with a Different Touch the “From” value (the measure at which recording will begin). Tempo Than That of the fig.07- Performance Song Insert the floppy disk containing the performance song whose tempo you want to change into the disk drive.
Page 165: Recording And Layering Drum Parts (Loop Recording)
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 7 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Recording and Layering Touch the “For” value (the number of measures that will be recorded repeatedly). Drum Parts (Loop Recording) fig.07- You can repeatedly record over a specified region of the rhythm part, adding additional notes at each pass.
Page 166: Count-In Recording
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 7 Recording/Playing Back What You Play Count-In Recording Touch the Count-In Rec setting (ON/OFF) to switch it between “ON/OFF.” This setting (ON/OFF) determines whether or not a Each time you touch the Count-In Rec setting, it will metronome count-in (2 measures) will be heard after alternate between ON/OFF.
Page 167: Chapter 8 Editing Your Musical Performance Data
Chapter 8 Editing Your Musical Performance Data Song files that you record can be edited using five different In the Rec/Play screen, touch < > (Utility) to functions. open the Utility screen. The following editing functions are provided. fig.08-03_50 Menu Descriptions Page Delete Measure...
Page 168: Delete The Recording From A Track (Delete Track)
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 8 Editing Your Musical Performance Data Delete the Recording from a Touch < >< > to set “From” (the first Track (Delete Track) measure that you wish to delete). fig.08-05_50 The AT-90SL has seven tracks. This function lets you delete the recording from a track that you specify.
Page 169 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 8 Editing Your Musical Performance Data Touch <Delete Track>. Touch <Execute>. fig.08-08.eps_50 The following display appears. fig.08-06-2_50 To cancel operation, touch <Cancel>. The Delete Track (delete the performance data of a track) screen appears. Touch <OK> to delete the performance data. fig.08-08-2_50 When the recording has been deleted, the Delete Track screen will reappear.
Page 170: Erase Recording (Erase Event)
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 8 Editing Your Musical Performance Data Erase Recording (Erase Event) In the Rec/Play screen, touch < > (Utility) to open the Utility screen. You can erase a specified portion of the performance in a fig.08-03_50 specified area without making the song shorter. This is called the “Erase”...
Page 171 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 8 Editing Your Musical Performance Data When you’re done making the settings, touch Touch < >< > to specify the “Event” (the <Exit>. type of performance data that you wish to erase). fig.08-12_50 Touch <Execute>. The following display appears. fig.08-06 Settings ALL, NOTE, PANEL, EXPRESSION, VOICE, TEMPO...
Page 172: Copying Measures (Copy)
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 8 Editing Your Musical Performance Data Copying Measures (Copy) Touch <Copy>. fig.08-14-2_50 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 173: Correct Timing Inaccuracies (Quantize)
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 8 Editing Your Musical Performance Data Correct Timing Inaccuracies Touch < >< > to set “From” (the measure at (Quantize) which copying will begin). When you’re done making the settings, touch You can correct for timing discrepancies in a recorded <Exit>.
Page 174 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 8 Editing Your Musical Performance Data Touch <Quantize>. When you’re done making the settings, touch <Exit>. fig.08-17-2_50 Touch the “For” value (the number of measures that will be quantized). Touch < >< > to set “For” (the number of measures that will be quantized).
Page 175: Chapter 9 Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms
Chapter 9 Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms You can edit some of the internal rhythms to create your own original rhythms. These original rhythms are called “User Rhythms.” This function is called “Rhythm Customize.” Process for Creating User Rhythms Preparations for Creating User Rhythms Open the Rhythm Customize screen Select the division Load the source rhythm...
Page 176: Preparations For Creating User Rhythms
Chapter 9 Creating Original Accompaniment Harmony Intelligence Rhythms Preparations for Creating When calling up a source. User Rhythms ■ Displaying the Rhythm Customize Screen Touch <Rhythm> on the Main screen. The Rhythm screen appears. Rhythm Name Beat Tempo Division Name (p. 176) In the Rhythm screen, touch <...
Page 177: Selecting The Division
Chapter 9 Creating Original Accompaniment Harmony Intelligence Rhythms ■ Selecting the Division Touch < > (Utility). What is the Division? The Utility screen appears. A song progresses in predictable a sequence, such as intro, melody A, melody B, bridge and ending. With the AT-90SL, such changes in songs are allocated to the following six performance states.
Page 178: Loading The Rhythm
Chapter 9 Creating Original Accompaniment Harmony Intelligence Rhythms ■ Loading the Rhythm Touch a Rhythm group name. The sub-window for selecting the rhythm group Use the Rhythm Customize function to select the rhythm you appears. want to use as the base for the rhythm you are creating. Bring up the Rhythm Customize screen (p.
Page 179: Making The Division Settings
Chapter 9 Creating Original Accompaniment Harmony Intelligence Rhythms ■ Making the Division Settings Changing the Drum Set Independent “Drum Set,” “Beat,” and “Volume” settings can Touch the value set for Drum Set. be made for each Division. Bring up the Rhythm Customize screen (p. 175). Touch <...
Page 180: Editing The Rhythm
Chapter 9 Creating Original Accompaniment Harmony Intelligence Rhythms Deleting the Rhythm in a Selected Touch <Exit>. Measure The Division Options screen reappears. ■ Editing the Rhythm Bring up the Rhythm Customize screen (p. 175). Edit the internal rhythm. What you can do Page Copying the Rhythm in a Selected Measure p.
Page 181 Chapter 9 Creating Original Accompaniment Harmony Intelligence Rhythms Editing the Sounds You can add and erase sounds, alter voices, and change the You can touch < > to open the Utility screen, and then velocity. touch <Note Edit> in the Utility screen to open the Note Edit Bring up the Rhythm Customize screen (p.
Page 182: Changing The Velocity
Chapter 9 Creating Original Accompaniment Harmony Intelligence Rhythms Altering Voices Moving Sounds Touch < >< > to select the sound Touch < >< > to select the sound whose voice you want to change. you want to move. Touch the Instrument name. Touch the “Meas Beat Tick”...
Page 183: Changing And Deleting The Instruments Used
Chapter 9 Creating Original Accompaniment Harmony Intelligence Rhythms ■ Changing and Deleting the Changing the Instrument Used Instruments Used Touch < >< > in the screen to select the You can change an instrument used in a rhythm and replace name of the instrument you want to change.
Page 184: Deleting Rhythms You Have Created
Chapter 9 Creating Original Accompaniment Harmony Intelligence Rhythms ■ Deleting Rhythms You Have The Rhythm Save screen appears. Created This deletes User rhythms created by partially editing the internal rhythms. Bring up the Rhythm Customize screen (p. 175). Touch < >...
Page 185: Saving User Rhythms To The User Memory Or Floppy Disk
Chapter 9 Creating Original Accompaniment Harmony Intelligence Rhythms Saving User Rhythms to the Numbers which have not been used in the saving operation will be displayed as “- - - - -.” User Memory or Floppy Disk You can take User rhythms created with the Rhythm Customize function and save them in the AT-90SL’s User memory and floppy disks.
Page 186: Chapter 10 Various Other Settings
Chapter 10 Various Other Settings ■ Adjusting the Depth of Adjusting How the Aftertouch Instrument Responds This adjusts the depth of the Aftertouch effect. ■ Turning Aftertouch On/Off Touch <Sound/Kbd> on the Main screen. This switches the aftertouch setting for the Upper keyboard. The Sound/Keyboard screen appears.
Page 187: Adjusting The Initial Touch Sensitivity
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 10 Various Other Settings ■ Adjusting the Initial Touch ■ Changing the Pedalboard Sensitivity Polyphony Initial Touch is a function that translates the force used in You can set the Bass Pedalboard to play simultaneous playing the keys into a directly proportional amount of multiple notes or single notes only.
Page 188: Performance Function Settings
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 10 Various Other Settings ■ Changing the Function of the Performance Function Expression Pedal Settings Specify how the Expression Pedal will function when your ■ Selecting the Range of Keys to performance is being recorded and when ATELIER song files are being played back.
Page 189: Selecting The Range Of Keys To Which The Pitch Bend/Vibrato Lever Will Apply
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 10 Various Other Settings ■ Selecting the Range of Keys to Function During Playback Which the Pitch Bend/Vibrato You can specify whether or not the Expression Pedal will Lever will Apply function while ATELIER song files are being played back. This setting determines which keyboard will be controlled by Touch <Sound/Kbd>...
Page 190: Changing The Pitch Bend Range
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 10 Various Other Settings ■ Changing the Pitch Bend Rhythm Settings Range ■ Turning Chord Hold On/Off This setting allows you to choose the maximum amount of Pitch change (range) permissible when using Pitch Bend. The The Chord Hold function can be switched ON/OFF. When range can be set anywhere between 1–12 (in semitone units;...
Page 191: Count Down Sound
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 10 Various Other Settings ■ Count Down Sound ■ Preventing Rhythm Tempos from Switching Automatically You can change the sound that is used for the count played at the end of the intro with the Intro Countdown function (p. You can prevent rhythm tempos from switching 68).
Page 192: Registration Settings
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 10 Various Other Settings ■ Changing the Timing at Which Registration Settings Transposition Settings are ■ Changing the Timing at Which Recalled Arranger Settings are Recalled You can specify how the transpose setting will be recalled when you press a Registration button. You can specify how the settings related to Rhythm performances and Automatic Accompaniment will be Touch <Registration>...
Page 193: Composer Settings
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 10 Various Other Settings ■ Changing the Key When Composer settings Playing Back Songs ■ Switching the Display of Lyrics (Play Transpose) On or Off SMF music files or a performance that you yourself recorded can be transposed for playback. Some music files have Lyrics included and these Lyrics can be displayed on the screen.
Page 194: Changing The Metronome Setting
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 10 Various Other Settings ■ Changing the Metronome ■ Adjusting the Metronome Setting Volume You can adjust the volume of the metronome. Touch <Rec/Play> on the Main screen. Touch <Rec/Play> on the Main screen. The Rec/Play screen appears. The Rec/Play screen appears.
Page 195: Changing The Sound Of The Metronome
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 10 Various Other Settings ■ Changing the Sound of the ■ Setting the Beat Metronome This setting determines the beat to be used when recording performance songs. You can choose one of 4 different sounds for the metronome. Touch <Rec/Play>...
Page 196: Other Settings
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 10 Various Other Settings ■ Mic Echo Other Settings You can adjust the Mic echo. ■ Adjust the Standard Pitch (Master Tune) Connecting the Microphone (p. 20) The basic pitch of an instrument is generally considered as the pitch of the middle A note.
Page 197: Enabling Transmission Of Pc Numbers
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 10 Various Other Settings ■ Enabling Transmission of PC ■ Setting the PC Number Numbers You can specify the Program Change number that will be transmitted from MIDI Out when a Registration is selected. Transmission of PC (Program Change) numbers can be switched ON/OFF when a Registration is selected.
Page 198: Midi In Mode
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 10 Various Other Settings ■ MIDI IN Mode * When the pedal part button is ON, data received at the MIDI In connector will control the pedal part of keyboard sound This instrument contains two sound generators: one for generator.
Page 199: Repositioning The Touch Screen
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 10 Various Other Settings ■ Repositioning the Touch Screen If you’ve been using the Touch Screen for some time, the pointer may be shifted, making the AT-90SL react incorrectly. You should correct this displacement when necessary by performing calibration (repositioning). Touch <System>...
Page 200: Displaying A Graphic At Power-Up
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 10 Various Other Settings ■ Displaying a Graphic at Touch <BMP Installer>. Power-up The BMP Installer screen appears. The AT-90SL allows you to load a favorite graphic into internal memory, and have it be displayed when the power is turned on.
Page 201: Deleting An Image Stored In Internal Memory
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 10 Various Other Settings ■ Deleting an Image Stored in Touch < >< > to select the image that you Internal Memory want to load into internal memory. Touch <System> on the Main screen. The System screen appears. You can touch <View>...
Page 202: Switching The Background Of The Main Screen
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 10 Various Other Settings ■ Switching the Background of Touch <Clear...>. the Main Screen The following screen appears. You can change the color and pattern for the main screen’s background. Touch <System> on the Main screen. The System screen appears. Touch <...
Page 203: Eliminating The Bouncing Ball From The Main Screen
Ball. expressive elements of a music performance. * V-LINK ( ) is a trademark of Roland Corporation. How to Use the V-LINK Touch <System> on the Main screen.
Page 204 Harmony Intelligence Chapter 10 Various Other Settings The V-LINK function is turned on, and the V-LINK icon appears in the main screen. 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.
Page 205: Chapter 11 Connecting With External Device
Chapter 11 Connecting with External Device Name and Functions of Jack and Connectors Volume Illumination Phones Contrast Computer MIDI Video Input Output Main L (mono) L (mono) L (mono) Normal PC - 1 PC - 2 MIDI The functions of the jacks on the bottom of the keyboard are described below. Illumination Switch →...
Page 206: Connecting To Audio Equipment
Chapter 11 Connecting with External Device Connecting to Audio Input switch Equipment Effect position The sound of the external device will be When you connect the AT-90SL to audio equipment, you can Normal heard without modification. play the sounds from the AT-90SL through the speakers on the audio equipment or record your performances on a tape The RSS reverb of the AT-90SL will be applied to the sound of the external...
Page 207: Connecting A Computer
Chapter 11 Connecting with External Device Connecting a Computer After use, turn off the power using the following procedure. Turn the volume all the way down on the AT- The AT-90SL has Computer connector. By connecting this to 90SL and on the device you’re about to connect. the serial port of your computer, you can transmit and Turn off the connected equipment.
Page 208: Connect To The Midi Connectors
If the AT-90SL is connected to a computer in which sequencer software such as Roland’s “Visual MT” is installed, a song you’ve recorded on the AT-90SL can be For more information on this procedure, please refer to the saved on your computer.
Page 209: Connecting Midi Devices
Damper pedal, Expression data, Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor. data indicating that a Registration button, etc., was pressed will be transmitted to the external MIDI connector. The Solo...
Page 210: Connecting A Television To View The Lyrics
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 11 Connecting with External Device ■ Switching the TV Format Connecting a Television to View the Lyrics Touch <System> on the Main screen. The System screen appears. You can connect a television to view the lyrics from SMF music files.
Page 211: Connecting External Speakers Or An External Reverb Unit To Broaden The Reverb (Rss Reverb)
Harmony Intelligence Chapter 11 Connecting with External Device ■ Switching the Aux Out Mode Connecting External Speakers or an external Touch <System> on the Main screen. Reverb Unit to Broaden the The System screen appears. Reverb (RSS Reverb) The AT-90SL has an Aux Out jack on the bottom of the instrument.
Page 212 Chapter 11 Connecting with External Device 1. Easy System 2. Regular System The RSS reverb plays when a stereo set is The RSS reverb is played when rear speakers connected. are set up. Aux Out : Aux Out : Aux Out Mode: AMBIENCE Aux Out Mode: AMBIENCE...
Page 213 RSS Ambience System USER PROGRAM MUTE VALUE * For instructions on how to set the RSS-303, 12dB EXIT ( PUSH ) 40 Hz 700 Hz (Roland RSS-303) LINE ROLL-OFF FREQ LEVEL INPUT LEVEL LOW - FREQ OUTPUT ROOM WALL TIME LEVEL refer to the RSS-303 Owner’s Manual.
Page 214: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the AT-90SL 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. Problem Check Solution Page When you press the [Power Power cord is not connected Connect the power cord correctly.
Page 215 Troubleshooting Problem Check Solution Page When the human voice “Jazz The setting of “Initial Touch” is Turn “Initial Touch” on. Scat” is selected, playing turned OFF. p. 186 dynamics do not change the sound. Some sounds do not allow the rotary This is not a malfunction.
Page 216 Troubleshooting Problem Check Solution Page If you wish to erase a previously- Press the track button for the desired recorded track and then re-record, track to make that button indicator press the track button for the desired blink before you begin recording. p.
Page 217 Troubleshooting Problem Check Solution Page The Lower keyboard will not This is not a malfunction. Lower keyboard cannot be produce sound while an Intro or - - - heard. Ending is being played. If you layer the same type of sound You are layering sounds of the same (for example, Strings 1 and Strings type (e.g., Strings 1 and Strings 5).
Page 218 There Is a Vibrating increased, and when the sound is Resonance. played at higher volumes. When listening through Consult your Roland dealer or headphones: nearest Roland Service Center. Here, a different cause (such as - - - resonance produced by the AT- 90SL) would be suspect.
Page 219: Error Message
AT-90SL then set the Computer Switch to the correct position and set the computer Error correctly. After that, switch on the AT-90SL again. Memory Error There is something wrong with the system. Repeat the procedure from the beginning. Expansion Board An error with the instrument. Please contact Roland Service. Not Found.
Page 220 Error Message Error Message Meanings Internal Memory The AT-90SL is warning you that its memory will soon become full to capacity, so not Near Limit much more recording can be done. To carry out the procedure, you first need to erase performance data in the AT-90SL. This message asks you to confirm that you don’t mind doing this.
Page 221: Voice List
Voice List ■ Organ T.Sax 8' AEx Str+Trml T.Oboe 8' AEx Str+Brs Full Organ1 T. Kinura AEx Str+Chr Full Organ2 T.Krumet 8' Slow FullStr Full Organ3 Eng.Horn 8' Slow Str.1 Full Organ4 T.ConcertFlt Slow Str.2 Full Organ5 Tibia 8' Slow Str.3 Full Organ6 Theater Or.1 Synth.
Page 222 Voice List Choir Chord Harp HarmonMuteTp Vocal Menu Harp 2 Cup Mute Tp. Oriental Chr Celtic Harp Mute Trumpet Nylon Harp MuteTrumpet2 ■ Piano Harpvox AEx Trumpet Koto Flugel Horn Grand Piano Taisho Koto Trombone Solo Bright Piano Shamisen Trombone Piano1 Sanshin Trombone2...
Page 223 Voice List HumanWhistle ContraBs Oct Marimba ContraBs+SD MarimbaTreml ■ Lead/Pad AEx Bs+Timp Xylophone AEx Bs+Tuba Balafon Synth. Lead1 Tuba Steel Drums Synth. Lead2 Tuba2 Steel Drums2 Synth. Lead3 Tuba3 Yang Qin Synth. Lead4 E.Bass1 Santur Synth. Lead5 E.Bass2 Kalimba Retro Lead E.Bass3 Music Box JP SuperSaw...
Page 224: Drums/Sfx Set List
Drums/SFX Set List R&B ROCK JAZZ BRUSH HIP HOP 707 Claps 707 Claps 707 Claps 707 Claps Slap A Hand Clap 1A [EXC7] Hand Clap 1A [EXC7] Hand Clap 1A [EXC7] Hand Clap 1A [EXC7] Scratch Push [EXC7] Hand Clap 2 [EXC7] Hand Clap 2 [EXC7]...
Page 225 Drums/SFX Set List STANDARD / VOX DRUM JAZZ STANDARD 2 ROOM ROOM 2 707 Claps Slap A Slap A Slap A Slap A Hand Clap 1A [EXC7] Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Push [EXC7] Hand Clap 2 [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7]...
Page 226 Drums/SFX Set List POWER ELECTRONIC TR-808 DANCE Slap A Slap A Slap A Slap A Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Sticks 1 Sticks 1 Sticks 1 Dnc SD 1...
Page 227 Drums/SFX Set List BRUSH BRUSH 2 ORCHESTRA SOUND EFFECTS Slap A Slap A Std Pedal HH [EXC1] ----- Scratch Push [EXC7] Scratch Push [EXC7] Std Open HH [EXC1] ----- Scratch Pull [EXC7] Scratch Pull [EXC7] Ride Cym 1 ----- Sticks 1 Sticks 1 Sticks 1 -----...
Page 228: Manual Percussion List
Manual Percussion List PERC.SET 1 PERC.SET 2 PERC.SET 3 ORCHESTRA SET Crash Cymbal Mallet Cymbal Triangle Open Mallet Cymbal Snare Roll Slap Stick Triangle Mute Snare Roll Concert Snare Drum Ratchet Triangle Roll Concert Snare Drum Concert Cymbal Concert Cymbal Wind Chime Up Crash Cymbal Concert BD 1...
Page 229: Instruments List (Rhythm Customize Function)
Instruments List (Rhythm Customize Function) ● POP ● R&B Tambourine 2 Tambourine 2 BongoCowbelA BongoCowbelA PopCrashCym1 PopCrashCym1 BongoCowbelB BongoCowbelB PopCrashCym2 PopCrashCym2 ChaChaCowbel ChaChaCowbel Splash Cym Splash Cym Vibra-Slap 2 Vibra-Slap 2 Pop ChinaCym Pop ChinaCym 707 Claps 707 Claps PopRideCym1A PopRideCym1A Hand Clap 1A Hand Clap 1A...
Page 230 Instruments List (Rhythm Customize Function) ● ROCK ● JAZZ BRUSH Tambourine 2 Tambourine 2 BongoCowbelA BongoCowbelA PopCrashCym1 Jz CrashCym1 BongoCowbelB BongoCowbelB Splash Cym Jz CrashCym2 ChaChaCowbel ChaChaCowbel Pop ChinaCym Splash Cym Vibra-Slap 2 Vibra-Slap 2 China Cym Jz China Cym 707 Claps 707 Claps Rk Ride Cym...
Page 231 Instruments List (Rhythm Customize Function) ● HIP HOP 909Comp BD B Small Club Vox Afahhh B 909 BD 3 A High-Q Cymbal Roll Crash Cym 1 909 BD 3 B Slap A Pop Pedal HH Crash Cym 2 Hip BD 2B Slap B Pop SD 3C Splash Cym...
Page 232 Instruments List (Rhythm Customize Function) Shaker 1 Lw Bongo 1 Hi Tom 2 Crash Cym 2 Shaker 2 Hi CongaMute Md Tom 1 Splash Cym Shaker 3 Hi Conga 1 Md Tom 2 China Cym ShortWhistle Lw Conga 2 Lw Tom 1 Ride Cym 1 Long Whistle Hi Timbale 1...
Page 233 Instruments List (Rhythm Customize Function) Castanets A Long Whistle Hi Bongo 1 Elec HiTom 1 Mute Surdo Short Guiro Lw Bongo 1 Elec HiTom 2 Open Surdo Long Guiro Hi CongaMute Elec MdTom 1 High-Q Claves Hi Conga 1 Elec MdTom 2 Slap A Hi WoodBlock Lw Conga 2...
Page 234 Instruments List (Rhythm Customize Function) Splash Cym Mute Surdo Short Guiro Lw Bongo 1 China Cym Open Surdo Long Guiro Hi CongaMute Ride Cym 1 High-Q 808 Claves Hi Conga 1 Ride Cym 2 Slap A Hi WoodBlock Lw Conga 2 Ride Bell Scratch Push Lw WoodBlock...
Page 235 Instruments List (Rhythm Customize Function) Hi Tom 1 China Cym Open Surdo ShortWhistle Hi Tom 2 Ride Cym 1 High-Q Long Whistle Md Tom 1 Ride Cym 2 Slap A Short Guiro Md Tom 2 Ride Bell Scratch Push Long Guiro Lw Tom 1 Std Close HH Scratch Pull...
Page 236: Rhythm List
Rhythm List ■ Big Band/Swing Hoedown Easy Listen5 Twostep Light Fusion LooseBigBand CountryPiano Dreamin' Big Band 3 CountrySwing Da Blues Big Serenade Gospel 2 Motown Big Band Pop Anthem '50s Pop 2 Orch.Swing R&B '70s Disco Cool Swing Chapel 16-Beat Pop1 Jazzy Choir Easy Country 16-Beat Pop2...
Page 237 Rhythm List Mambo Foxtrot ■ World Tango 1 Balloon Trip Paris Tango 2 Festival French Waltz Latin Fusion Little Steps Irish Samba Rio WesternMovie Ireland Ragtime ■ Waltz/March Scotland Dixieland Quiet Waltz Hula PianoBoogie1 Slow Waltz 2 Hawaiian Cinema ViennaWaltz2 D Marsch 6/8 Entertaining Slow Waltz...
Page 238: Music Style Disk List
Music Style Disk List Disk 1 D Marsch 6/8 Rock 2 R&B 2 Rock 3 BigBndBalld2 Rock'n'Roll2 Funk 2 Boogie Rock'n'Roll3 70's Disco 2 Jazz Band Contemp 1 Dance Pop 1 Blues 2 Contemp 2 Dance Pop 3 Blues 3 Funk 1 Dance Pop 4 Big Band 4...
Page 239: 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 “★.” Cmaj7 C#maj7 Dmaj7 E maj7 Emaj7 Fmaj7 C#m7 E m7 Cdim C#dim Ddim E dim Edim...
Page 240 Chord List F#maj7 Gmaj7 A maj7 Amaj7 B maj7 Bmaj7 F#m7 A m7 B m7 F#dim Gdim A dim Adim B dim Bdim F#m7 5 Gm7 5 A m7 5 Am7 5 B m7 5 Bm7 5 F#aug Gaug A aug Aaug B aug Baug...
Page 241: Glossary
Glossary Arrangement Panel Settings This refers to changes that have been made in an original Settings such as sound selections, tempo, Rotary fast/slow. tune, by adding a new accompaniment or by changing the Pitch Bend instruments used. An effect that smoothly raises or lowers the pitch. Automatic Accompaniment Registration Automatic Accompaniment is automatic accompaniment...
Page 242: About Atelier Series Sound Generator
GS format The GS Format ( ) is Roland’s set of specifications for standardizing the performance of sound generating devices. In addition to including support for everything defined by the General MIDI, the highly compatible GS Format...
Page 243: Replacing The Illumination Bulbs
Replacing the Illumination Bulbs ■ Panel illumination Remove the panel lamp cover • Before replacing any light bulbs, you must turn off the Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.
Page 244 Replacing the Illumination Bulbs Remove/install the light bulb Attach the panel lamp cover Slightly raise the cover. Align the square hole of the panel lamp cover with the hook. Grasping the body of the light bulb, pull it slowly fig.05 toward yourself to remove it.
Page 245: Music Stand Illumination
Replacing the Illumination Bulbs ■ Music stand illumination Remove/install the light bulb Grasping the body of the light bulb, slowly pull it Remove the music stand lamp cover toward yourself to remove it. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. fig.11 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw that fasten the music stand lamp cover.
Page 246: Pedal Illumination
Replacing the Illumination Bulbs ■ Pedal illumination While pressing the light bulb inward, turn it away from yourself. Remove the foot lamp cover fig.16 Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Insert a screwdriver vertically into the slot of the foot lamp cover, and pull the screwdriver toward yourself to remove the foot lamp cover.
Page 247: Remplacement Des Ampoules
Remplacement des ampoules ■ Éclairage du panneau Retirer le couvercle de la lampe du tableau • Avant de remplacer les ampoules, éteignez l’appareil et débranchez le câble d’alimentation de la prise électrique. Débranchez le câble d’alimentation de la prise. • Remplacez l’ampoule une fois qu’elle est refroidie (à la Soulevez légèrement le couvercle des deux mains, température de la pièce).
Page 248 Remplacement des ampoules Retrait de l’ampoule grillée et installation Fixer le couvercle de la lampe du tableau de l’ampoule de remplacement Alignez l’ouverture angulaire du couvercle de la Soulevez légèrement le couvercle. lampe du tableau et le crochet. fig.05 Saisissez l’ampoule. $B!$(B et tirez-la lentement hook vers vous pour la retirer.
Page 249: Éclairage Du Lutrin
Remplacement des ampoules ■ Éclairage du lutrin Retrait de l’ampoule grillée et installation de l’ampoule de remplacement Retirer le couvercle de la lampe du lutrin Saisissez l’ampoule et tirez-la doucement vers Débranchez le câble d’alimentation de la prise. vous pour la retirer. fig.11 À...
Page 250: Éclairage Des Pédales
Remplacement des ampoules ■ Éclairage des pédales Tout en appuyant sur l’ampoule, tournez-la pour l’éloigner de vous. Retirer le couvercle de la lampe inférieure fig.16 Débranchez le câble d’alimentation de la prise. Insérez un tournevis pour écrous à fente verticalement dans la fente du couvercle de la lampe et tirez-le vers vous pour retirer le couvercle.
Page 251: 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 Pitch Bend Range the Power Is Turned Off Pedal Bass Mode Solo Mode Arranger Update Solo To Lower Mode Trans. Update (Transpose Update) Solo Split Point Master Tune [Bass Split] button (ON/OFF) Rotary Speed...
Page 252: Midi Implementation Chart
Roland Organ Date : April 1, 2004 MIDI Implementation Chart Version : 1.00 Model AT-90SL Transmitted Recognized Remarks Function... 1 (Solo) 1 (Solo) Default Basic 2 (Pedal) 2 (Pedal) Channel 3 (Lower) 3 (Lower) 4 (Upper) 4 (Upper) 11 (Drums/SFX)
Page 253: Demo Song List
Demo Song List Song Title Composer Player Copyright Film Score Hector Olivera Hector Olivera © 2004 Roland Corporation VivaTheater! Tony Fenelon Tony Fenelon © 2004 Roland Corporation Accordions Ralf Shink Ralf Shink © 2004 Roland Corporation Greensleeves Traditional Yuri Tachibana ©...
Page 254 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 255 Demo Song List Ric Iannone Ric Iannone began playing the piano and accordion at the age of two and a half. By the time he was seven, he was performing public and private engagements with his musician father. For more than 20 years Ric has performed and traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe, delighting audiences with his unique playing style and music arrangements.
Page 256: Short Cut List
Short Cut List Quick Guide Function Short Cut Screen/Setting Expression Pedal Controller screen/Exp. Curve (Expression Curve) [Bender/Vibrato] lever Controller screen/Bender/Vibrato Upper Keyboard Upper Keyboard screen/After Touch Lower Keyboard Split Point screen Pedalboard Pedalboard screen/PedalBass Mode Controller screen/ Left Foot Switch L Foot Switch (Left Foot Switch) Right Foot Switch R Foot Switch (Right Foot Switch)
Page 257: Main Specifications
Main Specifications AT-90SL: MUSIC ATELIER Controller/Function AT-90SL Manual Keyboard Upper keyboard 56 notes (C3 – G7), Lower keyboard 76 notes (E1 – G7) Pedalboard 25 notes (C2 – C4) Initial Touch with Sensitivity (10 levels for each Upper and Lower), Touch Response After Touch with Sensitivity (10 levels for only Upper) Sound Generator...
Page 258 Main Specifications Controller/Function AT-90SL Composer Tracks 7 Tracks Note Storage Approx. 40,000 notes Song Length Max. 999 measures Tempo Quarter note = 20–500 Resolution 120 ticks per quarter note Recording Realtime (Replace, Punch In/Out, Loop) Edit Function Delete Measure, Delete Track, Erase, Copy, Quantize Metronome Beat 2/2, 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8...
Page 259 Main Specifications Controller/Function AT-90SL 380 W (AC 117V) Power Consumption 380 W (AC 230V) 380 W (AC 240V) Finish Dark Walnut Dimensions 1,374 (W) x 677 (D) x 1,349 (H) mm Console 54-1/8 (W) x 26-11/16 (D) x 53-1/8 (H) inches 1,158 (W) x 834 (D) x 130 (H) mm Pedalboard 45-5/8 (W) x 32-7/8 (D) x 5-1/8 (H) inches...
Page 260: Index
Index Drums/SFX Set List ............ 223 Drums/SFX Sets ............57 Active Expression Voice ..........48 Aftertouch ..............185 Aftertouch Sensitivity ..........185 Arranger function ............68 Editing ................166 Arranger Update ............191 Effects ................122 Automatic Accompaniment ........68 Erase Event ..............
Page 261 Index Lyrics ................192 Recording ..............144 Each Part Separately ..........155 Performance ............153 Main Screen ..............25 Re-Recording ............156 Background ............201 Regist Shift ..............119 Bouncing Ball ............202 Registration Manual Percussion ............58 Arranger Update ............92 Manual Percussion List ..........
Page 262 Index Tr. Mute (Track Mute) ..........149 Track Button ..............145 Track Mute ..............148 Track Mute button ............149 Trans. Update (Transpose Update) ......191 Transpose Key Transpose ............114 Play Transpose ............192 TV Format ..............209 Tx MIDI Ch. (MIDI Transmit Channel ..... 197 Upper Voice ..............
Page 263 MEMO...
Page 264 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. AFRICA PHILIPPINES COSTA RICA TRINIDAD ITALY ISRAEL G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. JUAN Bansbach Instrumentos AMR Ltd Roland Italy S. p. A.
Page 265 For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directives EMC 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. For the USA 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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Before You Start Playing

About the Display

Convenient Functions

Chapter 1 Selecting and Playing Sounds

Chapter 2 Using Rhythm Performance

Chapter 3 Using the Registration Buttons

Chapter 4 Using the Performance Functions

Chapter 5 Applying Various Effects to the Sound

Chapter 6 Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively

Chapter 7 Recording/Playing Back What You Play

Chapter 8 Editing Your Musical Performance Data

Chapter 9 Creating Original Accompaniment Rhythms

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