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  • Page 3 Copyright © 2011 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Roland, GS, SuperNATURAL, VIMA, and VIMA TUNES are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United...

  • Page 4: Quick Start

    Quick Start Trying Out the Sounds Let’s try playing various instrumental sounds. Producing Sound 1. Make connections. 2. Press the [Power] switch 3. While playing the keyboard, use the to turn on the power. [Master Volume] knob to adjust the volume. Connect the AC adaptor and headphones (sold separately) (p.

  • Page 5: Performing With Rhythms

    Quick Start Performing with Rhythms Here’s how to enjoy listening to rhythms in various styles while you play. 1. Press a Rhythm button to select the 2. Use the Value [-] [+] buttons to desired rhythm group (p. 58). select a rhythm. MEMO You can use the Tempo [ buttons to change the tempo of...

  • Page 6: Recalling Voices And Rhythms With A Single Button

    Quick Start Recalling Voices and Rhythms with a Single Button Here’s how you can recall settings for voices and rhythms by pressing a single button. Recalling voices and other panel settings 1. Press and immediately release one of the registration [1]–[8] buttons. The voices and other panel settings will be recalled.

  • Page 7: Playing Along With A Song

    Quick Start Playing Along with a Song Here’s how you can play back one of the songs that are built into the ATELIER, and perform along with the song. 1. Press the [Song] button. 2. Use the Value [-] [+] buttons to select a song.

  • Page 8: Using The Unit Safely

    When using the unit with a rack or stand recommended by nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland Roland, the rack or stand must be carefully placed so it is distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: level and sure to remain stable. If not using a rack or stand, • The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has...
  • Page 9 AC adaptor from the outlet. ventilation. This (AT-350C) for use only with Roland stand KS-G8 or KS-12. Use with other stands is capable of resulting in Should you remove the music rest fastening screws and instability causing possible injury.

  • Page 10: Important Notes

    (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes • The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive no liability concerning such loss of data.
  • Page 11 • The copyright of content in this product (the sound waveform data, style data, accompaniment patterns, phrase data, audio loops and image data) is reserved by Roland Corporation and/or Atelier Vision Corporation. • Purchasers of this product are permitted to utilize said content for the creating, performing, recording and distributing original musical works.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Contents Quick Start ......... Playing Drums from the Entire Lower Keyboard (Drums/SFX) .
  • Page 13 Contents Adjusting the Volume of the Vintage Organ Changing the USB Memory Setting (VintageOrganVolume) ........92 (USB Memory Mode) .

  • Page 14: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Top Panel Solo voice select buttons (p. 29) Reverb [ ] [ ] buttons (p. 41) Use these buttons to select a solo voice and to adjust the volume of These buttons adjust the amount of reverb. the solo voice. Accomp/SMF [ ] [ ] buttons (p.
  • Page 15 Panel Descriptions Lower voice select buttons (p. 29) [One Touch Program] button (p. 64) These buttons let you select the lower voice and adjust the volume This button automatically selects panel settings that are suitable for of the lower voice. the automatic accompaniment or rhythm.
  • Page 16 Panel Descriptions Beat indicator (p. 62) [Utility] button (p. 90) This indicator will blink in time with the tempo or time signature. This button takes you to the Utility menu. Composer (p. 74) [Display/Exit] button This button returns you to the previous screen or cancels an These buttons let you record your performance or play back a song.
  • Page 17 Panel Descriptions Rhythm select buttons (p. 58) Registration buttons (p. 67) These buttons select and play rhythms. Use these buttons to recall or store registrations. Rhythm button [Write] button Tempo [ ] buttons (p. 62) [Manual] button Arranger [On/Off] button (p. 62) Registration [1]–[8] buttons Auto [Fill in] button (p.

  • Page 18: Rear Panel

    However, if you are concerned about this, connect the ground terminal (see figure) with an external ground. When the unit is grounded, a slight hum may occur, depending on the particulars of your installation. If you are unsure of the connection method, contact the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information”...

  • Page 19: Other Connectors

    Panel Descriptions Other Connectors USB Memory connector This port lets you connect separately available USB memory or a CD drive. You can use USB memory to store a registration set or a song that you’ve recorded on the ATELIER (p. 68). You can also connect a CD drive and play back a music CD or a CD-ROM that contains SMF music files (p.

  • Page 20: Getting Ready

    Getting Ready Placing the ATELIER on the Stand If you place the ATELIER on a stand, you must use the KS-G8 or the KS-12 (sold separately). NOTE! • When placing the ATELIER on the stand, be careful not to pinch your fingers between the instrument and the stand. • When lifting the ATELIER onto the stand, make sure to enlist the help of at least one other person.

  • Page 21: Attaching The Music Rest

    Attaching the Music Rest Connecting the AC adaptor 1. Remove the two music rest fastening screws from the rear 1. Make sure that the [POWER] switch is off (outward position). panel. 2. Connect the included AC adaptor to the DC In jack located on the ATELIER’s rear panel, and plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

  • Page 22: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the Power On/Off Turning the Power Off 1. Turn the [Master Volume] knob all the way toward the left to * Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your minimize the volume. various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

  • Page 23: Connections

    Connections Viewing the basic screen Connecting to Output Device The ATELIER has three types of basic display screen: the Rhythm Screen, the Composer Screen and the Registration Screen. You can connect the ATELIER to output devices such as speakers, and You can alternate from one to the other by pressing the use them to listen to the ATELIER’s sound.

  • Page 24: Using Headphones

    Connecting Pedals Live performance Connecting a pedalboard You can connect the ATELIER to pedalboard (PK series; sold separately). * Only pedalboard units that have a PK OUT connector can be Main Out jack connected. Power amp/speaker PK In connector Mixer, etc. MEMO If you connect speakers or an external reverb unit to the AUX Out jacks, you’ll be able to much more readily express the...
  • Page 25 Setting up the pedalboard Set up the pedalboard as shown below. For the PK-25A Position the pedalboard so that the lower Position the pedalboard so that the keyboard’s A4 key is aligned with the ATELIER’s rear panel is aligned with the center of the PK-25A’s expression pedal.

  • Page 26: Using The Usb Memory

    USB Memory * Carefully insert the USB memories all the way in—until it is firmly in place. * Use USB memory available from Roland. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed if other USB device is used. Foot switch Expression pedal...

  • Page 27: Listening To The Demo Songs

    2. Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select a demo song. Song name Composer Player Copyright Flamenco Gt Ryoki Yamaguchi Ryoki Yamaguchi © 2011 Roland Corporation Organ & Scat Akio Sasaki Akio Sasaki © 2011 Roland Corporation Pop Organ Ralf Schink Ralf Schink ©...

  • Page 28: Performing

    Performing Selecting Sounds (Voices) The ATELIER is able to produce the sounds of various instruments. These sounds are called “Voices. ” About the Voices and Parts The ATELIER is a two-manual instrument. These two manuals are called the “upper keyboard” and the “lower keyboard. ” The voices of each keyboard are organized into several parts according to their character.

  • Page 29: Functions Of The Voice Buttons

    Functions of the Voice Buttons Each time you press a voice button, its indicator will alternate between lit and unlit; when the indicator of a voice’s button is lit, that voice can be played. With the exception of the pedal bass buttons, two voices of the same category are assigned to each button. If a voice of a different category is assigned, the voice names of the two voices are printed on the button.
  • Page 30 Selecting a voice of the [Others] button Each part has an [Others] button. By using the [Others] button you can select voices other than organ, such as violin or flute. 1. Press the [Others] button for the Part for which you wish to specify a voice. The voice name appears in the display.

  • Page 31: Recalling Panel Settings By Choosing A Keyword

    Recalling Panel Settings by Choosing a Keyword (Music Assistant) The ATELIER contains panel settings appropriate for various well-known songs from around the world. By choosing a keyword that suits the feel of your song, you can easily recall a rhythm accompaniment and melody voices. Choose a keyword, and then try playing the keyboard.

  • Page 32: Creating Organ Sounds (Vintage Organ)

    Creating Organ Sounds (Vintage Organ) The Vintage Organ button lets you add vintage organ sounds to the upper and lower parts. In addition, you can also use the harmonic bars to modify the selected sound as desired. The ATELIER provides nine harmonic bars each for the upper keyboard and lower keyboard parts, and two harmonic bars for the pedalboard part. Each harmonic bar is assigned a sound of a different footage (pitch), and by layering these sounds you can create a variety of organ tones.

  • Page 33: Playing A Vintage Organ Voice

    Playing a Vintage Organ Voice 1. Press the Vintage Organ [On/Off] button so its indicator is lit. Each time you press the button, the indicator will alternate between ON (lit) and OFF. The Vintage organ screen appears. 2. Slide the harmonic bars that you want to hear. When a harmonic bar is pulled out all the way (8), the volume is loudest.
  • Page 34 Adjusting the rate at which the percussion decays You can shorten the decay time of the percussion sound. 1. Press the Percussion [Fast Decay] button to switch the indicator between lit/unlit. Percussion [Fast Decay] Button Explanation The percussion sound will disappear quickly. The percussion will have a sharper attack. Unlit The percussion sound will disappear slowly.

  • Page 35: Adjust The Volume Balance

    Adjust the Volume Balance The ATELIER allows you to adjust the volume balance individually for each Part. The following buttons are used to adjust the volume of a multiple number of Parts. Button Part Automatic Accompaniment (except Bass) Playback of performance songs from something other than the ATELIER performance songs (for example: SMF music files) Accomp/SMF [ ] [ ] button Rhythm performance...

  • Page 36: Transposing To A Different Key (Key Transpose)

    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. 1. Press the Transpose [-] [+] buttons.

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

    Transpose the Pitch in Octave Units (Octave Shift) The pitch of the sound played by the keyboard can be adjusted in one-octave steps. This function is called “Octave Shift. ” You can individually specify Octave Shift for each of the following parts. • Upper Organ part • Upper Orchestral part • Lower part...

  • Page 38: Adding Effects To A Voice

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

  • Page 39: Adding Modulation To The Sound (Rotary Effect)

    Adding Modulation to the Sound (Rotary Effect) Rotary is an effect which simulates the sound of rotating speakers. There is a choice of two settings: Fast and Slow. 1. Select the voice to which you wish to apply the Rotary effect. 2. Press the Rotary Sound [On/Off] button (confirm that its indicator is lit).

  • Page 40: Adding Resonance To The Sound (Sustain Effect)

    Adding Resonance to the Sound (Sustain Effect) Sustain allows you to add a Sustain effect or decay to each voice after the keys are released. The Sustain effect can be added simultaneously to the Upper (except the Solo Part), Lower, and Pedal voices. * The Sustain effect will not be applied to the Solo part and vintage organ part voice.

  • Page 41: Adding Reverberation To The Sound (Reverb Effect)

    Adding Reverberation to the Sound (Reverb Effect) Reverb is an effect that adds a sense of spaciousness to the sound, creating the illusion of playing in a concert hall. 1. Press the Reverb [ ] [ ] buttons to adjust the overall Reverb amount. When you press the Reverb [ ] button, additional Reverb is applied.

  • Page 42: Changing The Wall Type

    Changing the wall type By changing the type of reverb you can experience the feeling of performing in various different locations, and by changing the Wall Type (wall material) you can make further adjustments to the way in which reverberation occurs. 1. Press the [Utility] button.

  • Page 43: Making The Sound Distort (Overdrive Effect)

    Making the Sound Distort (Overdrive Effect) The Overdrive effect makes the sound distort. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Use the Menu [ ] buttons to select “Overdrive.” 3. Use Value [-] [+] to adjust the amount of distortion. Settings Explanation 0–12 Higher values apply the Overdrive effect more strongly.

  • Page 44: Using The D Beam Controller To Modify The Sound

    Using the D Beam Controller to Modify the Sound By positioning your hand above the D Beam controller located on the front panel, you can easily modify the sound or produce sound effects. This is a useful way to make your live performance even more expressive. 1. Press either the D Beam [Pitch], [Filter], or [Volume] button, so its indicator is lit.

  • Page 45: Using The Lower Keyboard Effectively

    Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively You can divide the lower 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. For example, the following applications are possible. Using the lower keyboard to play the solo voice Press the Solo [To Lower] button in the Solo section to Play the Solo voice to the Lower keyboard (p.

  • Page 46: To Lower] Button (P

    Using the lower keyboard to play drum sounds and solo voice Press the [Drums/SFX] button, and then press the Solo [To Lower] button (p. 47, p. 50). Drums/SFX Manual Percussion Bass Lower Solo By changing the combination of voices that are played on the Lower keyboard, and by changing the Solo Split Point (p. 47) and Bass Split Point (p. 48), you can create the following types of setup.

  • Page 47: Playing The Solo Voice On The Lower Keyboard

    Playing the Solo Voice on the Lower Keyboard (Solo To Lower) Normally, the solo voice will sound on the upper keyboard. By using the Solo [To Lower] button, you can play the solo voice in the righthand side of the lower keyboard that includes the B4 key. The state in which the keyboard is divided in this way is called “split, ”...

  • Page 48: Using The Lower Keyboard To Play The Bass Voice

    Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Voice (Bass Split) By using the “Bass Split” function you can play the bass voice in the left-hand side (including C3) of the lower keyboard. The location at which the lower keyboard is divided in this way, to play the pedal bass voice, is called the “Bass Split Point. ” 1. Select a Pedal Bass voice (p.

  • Page 49: Playing A Lower Voice With Percussion Instrument Sounds And A Voice Phrase (Manual Percussion)

    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 50: Playing Drums From The Entire Lower Keyboard

    Playing Drums from the Entire Lower Keyboard (Drums/SFX) You can use the Lower keyboard to play various drum sounds (drum set). In this case, the Lower voices will no longer sound. 1. Press the [Drums/SFX] button (indicator lights). Play the Lower keyboard and listen to the various drum sounds on each key. The [Drums/SFX] button will alternate between on (lit) and off each time it is pressed.

  • Page 51: Using The Lower Keyboard To Play The Bass Voice

    Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Voice (Pedal To Lower) By using the Pedal [To Lower] button, you can sound the Pedal Bass voice by playing the root note (p. 122) of a chord on the Lower keyboard in the area that is playing the Lower voice.

  • Page 52: Realistically Expressing Acoustic Instrument Performances

    Realistically Expressing Acoustic Instrument Performances (SuperNATURAL Voices) Acoustic instruments are noted for their richly varied tonal changes and the diversity of their performance techniques; these are indispensable elements that produce the distinctive charm of such instruments. “SuperNATURAL voices” are special voices that are able to realistically express the sounds and performance techniques of these acoustic instruments.

  • Page 53: Optimal Settings For Playing A Supernatural Voice

    Selecting the SuperNATURAL voice of the [Others] button 1. Press the Solo part [Others] button. The display will show the voice name. The indicator of the selected [Others] button will light. 2. While the display shows the voice name, use the Value [-] [+] buttons to select a SuperNATURAL voice. The indicator of the Solo [Others] button will blink.

  • Page 54: Playing A Supernatural Voice

    Playing a SuperNATURAL Voice When you play a SuperNATURAL voice, its tone quality will change appropriately when you play legato or staccato passages. In addition, using the foot switches or D Beam while you perform can apply a variety of effects to the sound, making your performance expression even richer and more realistic.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Overall Volume Using An Expression Pedal

    Adjusting the Overall Volume Using an Expression Pedal You can use a pedalboard (PK series; sold separately) or expression pedal (EV-7; sold separately) to adjust the ATELIER’s overall volume. Stepping down on the expression pedal will increase the volume; releasing the pedal will decrease the volume. Decrease the volume Increase...

  • Page 56: Performing With An Active Expression Voice

    Performing with an Active Expression Voice For “Active Expression Voices, ” operating the expression pedal will control not only the volume but also the tone, or may add additional sounds. MEMO If you want to use an expression pedal, you’ll need to connect a pedalboard (PK series; sold separately) or an expression pedal (EV-7; sold separately) (p.

  • Page 57: Using The Foot Switch

    Using the Foot Switch There are two foot switches located at either side of the expression pedal on the pedalboard (PK series; sold separately). These two foot switches are assigned the following functions. Right foot switch Left foot switch When the power to the ATELIER is turned on, the following functions are assigned to the left and right foot switches. Foot switch Function Switch the Rotary effect between Fast/Slow...

  • Page 58: Performing With Rhythms

    Performing with Rhythms The ATELIER lets you enjoy playing along with a rhythmic accompaniment. Selecting a Rhythm The ATELIER provides 210 types of Rhythms and Automatic Accompaniments (Music Styles). The four buttons shown below are known as the “Rhythm buttons. ” They allow you to select a rhythm from eight different groups, which are organized according to musical genre.

  • Page 59: Selecting Rhythms Stored In User Memory Or Usb Memory

    Selecting Rhythms Stored in User Memory or USB Memory Here’s how to play rhythms that are stored in user memory or USB memory. You can select these rhythms by choosing the User group. MEMO With the factory settings, rhythms are already stored in user memory. 1. If you want to select rhythms from USB memory, connect your USB memory to the USB Memory connector.

  • Page 60: Playing Rhythm

    Playing Rhythm There are two ways to start the rhythm. You can press the [Start/Stop] button to start the rhythm, or you can use Synchro Start to have the rhythm start when you play the lower keyboard or the pedalboard. You can also make the rhythm start with an intro, or stop with an ending.

  • Page 61: Stopping The Rhythm

    Stopping the Rhythm Stopping with an ending 1. Press the [Intro/Ending] button. An Ending is played, then the Rhythm stops. While the Ending is playing, the [Intro/Ending] button indicator will light, until the Ending finishes the button indicator will be turned off. Stopping without an ending 1. Press the [Start/Stop] button.

  • Page 62: Changing A Tempo Of Rhythm And Automatic Accompaniment

    Changing a Tempo of Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment You can change the tempo of the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment. 1. Press the Tempo [ ] buttons to change the tempo (speed) of the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment. Button Explanation Tempo [ ] button The tempo becomes slower The tempo becomes faster...

  • Page 63: Adding Variety To The Rhythm Or Automatic Accompaniment

    Adding Variety to the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment You can add variety to the rhythm or automatic accompaniment by changing the rhythm pattern of the rhythm. 1. Press the Auto [Fill In] button (indicator lights). When you press a Variation button from [1]–[4], a fill-in will automatically be produced when you change the accompaniment or rhythm arrangement. What’s a fill-in? A Fill In is a short phrase that is inserted at a break in the melody or at a point where the character of the song changes (between Chorus’s or Verses).

  • Page 64: A Simple Way To Make Automatic Accompaniment Settings

    A Simple Way to Make Automatic Accompaniment Settings (One Touch Program) When using the Arranger function (p. 62) for automatic accompaniment, you can also use the “One Touch Program” function to automatically select panel settings that are appropriate for the selected rhythm. By pressing the [One Touch Program] button, you can make the following settings.

  • Page 65: Deleting A Rhythm From User Memory Or Usb Memory

    Deleting a Rhythm from User Memory or USB Memory You can delete rhythms stored in User memory or USB memory. 1. Select the rhythm you want to delete (p. 58). 2. Press the [Load] button and [Save] buttons simultaneously. The following display appears. To cancel the procedure, press the [Reset] button.

  • Page 66: Storing Your Performance Settings (Registration)

    Storing Your Performance Settings (Registration) The ATELIER allows you to store sound settings and panel settings such as 8 in the Registration buttons. There are a total of 8 Registration buttons, and one set of panel settings can be stored in each, allowing you to register a total of 8 different panel settings.

  • Page 67: Storing Registrations

    Storing Registrations 1. Make all the panel settings that you wish to store. 2. While holding down the [Write] button, press one of the Registration [1]–[8] buttons. The panel settings will be stored in the selected Registration button. * If you’ve made panel settings, but haven’t saved them, and then call up a registration, the panel settings that you didn’t save will be discarded. Whenever you have any panel settings that you want to keep, make sure to store them in a registration before you call up a registration.

  • Page 68: Saving Registration Sets

    Saving Registration Sets With the settings of Registration buttons [1]–[8] considered as one set, you can store the registration set to USB memory or User memory. We recommend that complex panel settings or Registrations you wish to keep be saved on USB memory. Furthermore, when you save registrations created on the ATELIER to USB memory, you can call up their settings on other ATELIER Series instruments and use the registrations the same way.
  • Page 69 8. Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select the format in which the data will be saved. Display Explanation Save formats that can be used with the AT-350C. When saved in this format, the data can also be used by AT-S ORIGINAL series, AT-900, AT-900C AT-800, AT-500, AT-300, AT-100, AT-75, AT-45 and AT-15 devices.

  • Page 70: Loading Previously Saved Registration Sets Into The Atelier

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

  • Page 71: Loading An Individual Registration

    Loading an Individual Registration Recall the settings of one of the Registration [1]–[8] buttons. 1. If you want to load a registration from USB memory, connect your USB memory to the USB Memory connector. 2. Press the [Registration] button to make the indicator light. The Registration Select screen appears.

  • Page 72: Recalling The Order That The Registrations Are Saved

    Recalling the Order that the Registrations are Saved (Load Next) You can recall Registrations in the order in which they were saved on the USB memory or User memory. This function is called “Load Next. ” When you will be performing live, you can save Registration sets to USB memory in the order in which you will be performing. Then while you perform, you can recall the next Registration set easily and smoothly.

  • Page 73: Deleting A Set Of Registrations

    Deleting a Set of Registrations Here’s how to delete a Registration set that was saved to a USB memory, or User memory. 1. Prepare the registration that you want to delete. If you want to delete registration data from the USB memory, connect the USB memory to the USB Memory connector. 2. Press the [Registration] button to make the indicator light.

  • Page 74: Recording Your Performance

    Recording Your Performance You can record your own performance to see how you sound, or you can play along with a recorded performance. The ATELIER lets you record in the following ways. Recording format Explanation Records the song in SMF format. SMF recording (p.

  • Page 75: Recording In Smf Format

    Recording in SMF Format Here’s how a song you perform can be recorded in SMF format. Preparing to record 1. Select the panel settings needed for recording the performance. 2. Press the [Rec] button. The [Rec] button indicator will light, and the [Play/Stop] button will blink. 3. Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select ”SMF.”...

  • Page 76: Add A Count Sound To Match The Timing (Count In)

    Listening to the recorded performance 6. Press the [Reset] button. The location at which playback will start will return to the beginning of the first measure (bar). If you wish to begin playback from the middle of the song, press the [Bwd] button or [Fwd] button to move to the measure from which you wish to begin playback.

  • Page 77: Advanced Recording Methods

    Advanced Recording Methods Recording each part separately In this method, each part (track button) is recorded one after another: first the bass part, then the Lower part, etc. If there are any previously recorded performances, you can listen to them as you record additional parts. 1. Select the panel settings needed for recording the performance.
  • Page 78 Re-recording You can record over recorded performance data. 1. Press the [Bwd] button or the [Fwd] button to select the desired measure (bar) when you start recording. If you wish to start recording from the beginning of the song, press the [Reset] button. 2. Press the [Rec] button to enter recording standby mode.

  • Page 79: Layering A New Recording Onto Smf Music Files

    Layering a new recording onto SMF music files You can load commercially available SMF music files into the ATELIER, and record your own performance on top of it. During recording, the data you’ve loaded will be played back, while you record your performance. 1. Prepare the SMF music files.
  • Page 80 Re-recording using performance data from a USB memory If you want to re-record performance data from a USB memory, you must first load that performance data into the ATELIER’s internal memory. 1. Prepare the performance data. Connect the USB memory to the USB Memory connector. 2. Press the [Song] button (confirm that its indicator is lit).

  • Page 81: Saving Performance Songs

    Saving Performance Songs The performance data that you recorded will disappear when the power of the ATELIER is turned off. If you wish to keep the performance data, you can save it on a USB memory, or “Favorites” (internal memory). If the recorded performance data has not been saved, the basic screen will show the “...
  • Page 82 6. Give the performance data a name. Press the Menu [ ] buttons to move the cursor, and press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select a character. Button Explanation Select a character. The following characters can be selected. Value [-] [+] buttons space ! “...

  • Page 83: Using Song With A Different Tempo Than That Of The Performance Data

    If the following screen appears If you select a number at which performance data has already been saved, the following screen appears. If you wish to update the contents of the performance data 1. Press the [Rec] button. If you want to save your performance as new data without overwriting the existing data 1. Press the [Reset] button to stop the Save operation.

  • Page 84: Erasing Performance Data

    Erasing Performance Data If you wish to discard your recording and re-record from the beginning, or if you wish to record a new performance, you must erase the previously- recorded data. 1. Press the [Display/Exit] button a number of times to access the composer screen. 2. Press the [Load] and [Save] buttons simultaneously.

  • Page 85: Recording In Audio Format

    Recording in Audio Format Here’s how to record your performance in audio format. * Performances recorded in audio format are saved on a USB memory. If you want to record audio, you must connect your USB memory to the USB Memory connector.
  • Page 86 Naming your performance data 7. Press the Menu [ ] buttons to move the cursor, and press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select a character. Button Explanation Select a character. The following characters can be selected. Value [-] [+] buttons _ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 * You can’t specify “_”...

  • Page 87: Changing The Name Of Performance Data

    Changing the Name of Performance Data You can change the name of performance data that’s been recorded in audio format. 1. Load the performance data that is to be given a name change (p. 80). 2. Press the [Display/Exit] button a number of times to access the composer screen. 3. Press the [Save] button.

  • Page 88: Playing Performance Data From User Memory Or A Usb Memory

    Playing Performance Data from User Memory or a USB memory Here’s how to play back performance data that’s been saved in user memory or on a USB memory. 1. Prepare the song that you want to play back. If you want to play back performance data from a USB memory, connect it to the USB Memory connector. 2. Press the [Song] button so its indicator is lit.

  • Page 89: Deleting A Saved Performance Songs

    Deleting a Saved Performance Songs You can delete performance data that was saved onto a “Favorites, ” or USB memory. If you want to delete a song in USB memory, connect your USB memory to the USB Memory connector before you continue. 1. Press the [Song] button (confirm that its indicator is lit).

  • Page 90: Detailed Settings For Various Functions

    Detailed Settings for Various Functions Basic Operations in the Utility Screen In the Utility screen you can make various settings related to performance and recording. Selecting the parameter to edit 1. Press the [Utility] button. The [Utility] button’s indicator will light, and the Utility screen appears. 2. Use the Menu [ ] buttons to select the parameter that you want to edit.
  • Page 91 Settings you can change Parameter Page Parameter Page Octave Shift: Pedal Create Folder p. 100 Octave Shift: Lower Copy Song p. 101 Octave Shift: Upper Organ Copy Registration p. 102 Octave Shift p. 37 Media Utility Octave Shift: Upper Orchestra Copy Rhythm p.

  • Page 92: Adjusting How The Instrument Responds

    Adjusting How the Instrument Turning Initial Touch Off (EZ Touch) Responds This allows you to perform at a consistent volume regardless of how strongly you play the keyboard. Value Explanation Adjusting the Volume of the Vintage Organ Initial touch will be on. (VintageOrganVolume) The volume will remain constant regardless of the force you use when playing the keyboard.

  • Page 93: Changing The Solo Split Point (Solo Split Point)

    Performance Settings Changing the Solo Split Point (Solo Split Point) Changing the Foot Switch Functions This setting is used to determine the Solo Split Point (lower limit of the (L Foot Switch, R Foot Switch) playable range of the Solo voice) on the Lower keyboard to any desired position.

  • Page 94: Changing The Pitch Bend Range (Pitch Bend Range)

    Changing the Pitch Bend Range Adjusting the Depth of the Expression Pedal (Pitch Bend Range) (Exp. Curve) This setting allows you to choose the maximum amount of Pitch You can set the amount of effect applied when you step on the change (range) permissible when using Pitch Bend (p.

  • Page 95: Rhythm Settings

    Rhythm Settings Preventing Rhythm Tempos from Switching Automatically (Auto Std Tempo) Producing Chords with Simple Fingering You can prevent rhythm tempos from switching automatically when (Chord Intelligence) you switch rhythms. Value Explanation “Chord Intelligence” is a feature that intelligently plays the correct Switching the rhythm while the rhythm is accompaniment chords the moment you play a key specifying a chord stopped automatically changes the tempo...

  • Page 96: Adjusting The Volume Balance Of The Arranger (Accomppartbalance)

    Registration Settings Adjusting the Volume Balance of the Arranger (AccompPartBalance) Using the Foot Switch to Switch Registrations You can adjust the volume balance of each part. (Registration Shift) 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Use the Menu [ ] buttons to select A foot switch of the pedalboard (PK series;...

  • Page 97: Registration Arranger Update (Arranger Update)

    Recording and Playback Settings Registration Arranger Update (Arranger Update) Changing the Key When Playing Back Songs You can specify how the settings related to Rhythm performances (Playback Transpose) and Automatic Accompaniment will be recalled when you press a Registration [1]–[8] button. SMF Music files or a performance that you recorded can be transposed Value Explanation...

  • Page 98: Silencing A Specific Track (Track Mute)

    Silencing a Specific Track (Track Mute) Assigning commercial SMF music files to the tracks Here’s how to individually mute tracks of SMF format performance data. 1. Press the [Utility] button. Track Channel 2. Using the Menu [ ] buttons, select “Track Mute.” R (Rhythm) 3. Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select the track that you A (Accomp)

  • Page 99: Muting Individual Channels Of Performance Data

    Muting Individual Channels of Performance Switching the Display of Lyrics On or Off Data (Channel Mute) (Lyrics) You can mute (silence) individual channels of performance data of SMF Some music files have Lyrics included and these Lyrics can be music files (commercially available). displayed on the screen.

  • Page 100: Media Settings

    Media Settings Changing the name of a folder Here’s how to rename a folder. Creating a Folder in USB Memory or User * If the folder name includes Japanese characters, you won’t be able to rename the folder. Memory (Create Folder) 1. Press the [Registration] button.

  • Page 101: Copying Performance Song (Copy Song)

    Copying Performance Song (Copy Song) 11. Press the [Utility] button to copy the song. The copying of the song to “Favorites” begins. Performance songs and SMF music files from USB memory can be Once the song has been accommodated in memory, the Media Utility copied to “Favorites”...

  • Page 102: Copying Registrations (Copy Registration)

    Copying Registrations (Copy Registration) 10. Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select the copy destination number. Registrations from USB memory can be copied to user memory. If a registration saved in USB memory is stored in user memory, the stored registration data will not disappear even when you turn off the power.

  • Page 103: Copying Rhythms (Copy Rhythm)

    Copying Rhythms (Copy Rhythm) 10. Press the Value [-] [+] buttons to select the copy destination number. To cancel the procedure, press the [Display/Exit] button. User memory already contains rhythms, but you can replace these rhythms with rhythms from USB memory. 11. Press the [Utility] button to copy the rhythm.

  • Page 104: Formatting A Usb Memory (Format Media)

    Formatting a USB Memory (Format Media) Changing the USB Memory Setting (USB Memory Mode) The process of preparing USB memory so that they can be used with the ATELIER is called “initialization” (formatting). In some cases, when USB memory is connected to the USB Memory If the media format does not match the ATELIER’s, you will not be able connector, it might take a long time for data to be read, or the ATELIER to use that media with the ATELIER.

  • Page 105: Midi Settings

    MIDI Settings Specifying Transmission of PC Numbers (Send PC Switch) Selecting the MIDI Transmit Channel Transmission of PC (Program Change) numbers can be switched ON/ (Tx MIDI Channel) OFF. Value Explanation When you use the MIDI connectors of the ATELIER to transmit musical PC numbers are transmitted.

  • Page 106: Other Settings

    Other Settings Using the Visual Control function (Visual Control) Adjust the Standard Pitch (Master Tune) Connecting the ATELIER to a MIDI Visual Control or V-LINK compatible The basic pitch of an instrument is generally considered as the pitch image device allows you to control the images with the ATELIER. of the middle A note.
  • Page 107 Restoring the User Memory to MEMO • The Visual Control function is turned on, and the VISUAL CONTROL the Original Factory Settings icon appears in the basic screen. (User Memory Reset) You can restore the User memory to their original factory settings. This function is called “User Memory Reset.

  • Page 108: Restoring All The Factory Default Settings (Factory Reset)

    Restoring All Settings Other Than the Restoring All the Factory Default User Memory to the Original Factory Settings (Factory Reset) Settings (Panel Reset) The settings stored in the ATELIER can be returned to their factory settings. This function is called “Factory Reset. ” All settings other than the User memory can be returned to their 1. Turn down the volume to the minimum level, then turn off factory settings.

  • Page 109: Connections With Other Equipment

    4. Turn on the power to the connected CD drive. MEMO * Use a CD drive sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if any other CD drive is used. • You can press [Bwd] button or [Fwd] button to rewind or fast- forward the playback.

  • Page 110: Enjoying Karaoke With A Music Cd (Center Cancel)

    Enjoying Karaoke with a Music CD Using a Song’s Melody as a Guide (Guide) (Center Cancel) You can reduce the playback volume of the melody within SMF music files. You can minimize the vocal sounds of a commercially available music Until you’ve learned the melody, you can sing along using this CD, and sing the vocal part yourself.

  • Page 111: Enjoying Vima Tunes Songs

    MEMO Use audio cables with phone plugs to make this connection. VIMA TUNES is a Roland specification for music files that contains image and lyric data, allowing you to enjoy songs with lyrics and * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, images simultaneously.

  • Page 112: Changing The Speaker Connection Settings

    Changing the Speaker Connection Specifying the Output of the Aux Out Jacks (Aux Out Mode) Settings Here’s how to specify the type of output that you want for the Aux Out By connecting speakers or an audio system to the Aux Out jacks, you jacks.

  • Page 113: Connecting A Computer

    The ATELIER contains two sound generators: one sound generator for its own keyboards and one GM2/GS sound generator. Normally, If you want to use the dedicated Roland driver, set USB Driver to musical data transmitted from an external device to the MIDI In “ORIGINAL, ”...

  • Page 114: Making The Connections

    Example connection: Playing a MIDI sound module from the ATELIER MIDI connectors MIDI cable MIDI IN MIDI device Making the connections 1. Turn the volume all the way down on the ATELIER and on the device you’re about to connect. 2. Switch off the power to the ATELIER and the device you’re about to connect.

  • Page 115: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you suspect a malfunction, please read this section first. Power does not turn on Problem Cause Action Page When you press the [Power] switch, the AC adaptor is not connected correctly. Connect the AC adaptor is correctly. p. 21 power doesn’t come on Problems with the screen display Problem...
  • Page 116 Troubleshooting Problems with the sound Problem Cause Action Page When the human voice “Jazz Scat” is selected, playing dynamics do not change The setting of “Initial Touch” is turned OFF. Turn “Initial Touch” on. p. 92 the sound Some sounds do not allow the rotary effect to be Rotary effect is not be applied This is not a malfunction.
  • Page 117 Troubleshooting Registrations do not switch correctly Problem Cause Action Page The settings at which Registrations are recalled Set the timing at which the arranger settings The Rhythm does not change when you (Registration Arranger Update) has been set to are called up (Registration Arranger Update) to p.

  • Page 118: Other Problems

    Could you be using USB memory not made by We cannot guarantee operation if you’re using - - - Roland? USB memory not made by Roland. Can’t read/write USB memory The USB memory setting is incorrect. Change the USB Memory setting.

  • Page 119: Error Message

    Please perform the operation again. If this indication appears even after you’ve repeated the operation several times, please contact Roland service. Registration data created by the AT-30, AT-50, AT-70, AT-80, or AT-90 is of a type that is not compatible with the AT-350C.

  • Page 120: 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...
  • Page 121 Chord List F#maj7 Gmaj7 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 122: Glossary

    Glossary Arrangement Registration This refers to changes that have been made in an original tune, by A set of data that specifies the state of the instrument when adding a new accompaniment or by changing the instruments used. performing, including sounds and panel settings. Automatic accompaniment Reverb Automatic Accompaniment is automatic accompaniment when just...

  • Page 123: Stored Items

    Stored Items Settings that are stored after the power is Solo Split Point Bass Split (ON/OFF) turned off Bass Split Point Sustain ON/OFF Arranger Update Sustain Length Auto Std Tempo (Auto Standard Tempo) Tx MIDI Channel Aux Out Mode Initial Touch (Initial Touch Sensitivity) D Beam Sensitivity Vintage Organ Type Ez Touch...

  • Page 124: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications ATELIER Combo AT-350C: Music ATELIER Upper 49 keys (C3–C7) Keyboard Lower 64 keys (Waterfall keyboard, A1–C7) Initial Touch Upper, Lower (10 levels for each) Sound Generator Conforms to GM2/GS/XGlite Max. Polyphony Voice 243 Voices (including 15 SuperNATURAL Voices and 8 Active Expression Voices) Upper Part Organ, Orchestral Sound Generator...
  • Page 125 Main Specifications 25.5 kg / 56 lbs 4 oz (including Music Rest) Weight 24.5 kg / 54 lbs 1 oz (not including Music Rest) Music Rest AC Adaptor Power Cord Accessories PK Cable Owner’s Manual Quick Guide Voice & Rhythm Guide Keyboard Stand: KS-G8, KS-12 Pedalboard: PK-25A, PK-7A Damper Pedal: DP-10, DP-2...

  • Page 126: Index

    Index AC adaptor ............21 Initial Touch .
  • Page 127 Index Percussion [4’] button ..........33 Percussion [Fast Decay] button .
  • Page 128 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. TAIWAN ECUADOR RUSSIA OMAN AFRICA EUROPE ROLAND TAIWAN ENTERPRISE Mas Musika Roland Music LLC TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C. Rumichaca 822 y Zaruma Dorozhnaya ul.3,korp.6...
  • Page 129 For EU Countries For China...

  • Page 130: Declaration Of Conformity

    Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug. For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : AT-350C Type of Equipment : Digital Organ Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Telephone : (323) 890-3700...

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