Roland AT-100, AT-300 Using the Lower Keyboard to Play Drum Sounds and Solo Voice

Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively

Using the Lower Keyboard to Play Drum Sounds and Solo Voice

By changing the combination of voices that are played on the Lower

keyboard, and by changing the Solo Split Point (p. 85) and Bass Split Point

(p. 87), you can create the following types of setup.

• Press the [Drums/SFX] button (p. 38), and then press the Solo [To Lower] button (p. 84)

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Bass

Lower

Solo

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Bass

Lower

Solo

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Drums/SFX

Bass

Lower

Solo

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Drums/SFX

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Contents

Main Page Page CAUTION ATTENTION INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do not disassemble or modify Do not insert foreign objects Avoid extended use at high volume Do not place in an unstable location Use only the included power cord Do not use or store in the following types of locations Connect the power cord to an outlet of the correct voltage Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects on it Do not share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices USING THE UNIT SAFELY Cautions when moving this device Do not stand or place heavy objects on this device Manage cables for safety 5 USING THE UNIT SAFELY Do not remove the speaker grille and speaker Keep small items out of the reach of children Important Notes Power Supply Other Cautions Servicing Location Floppy Disk Handling Copyright Handling the CDs (CD-ROMs) USB Memory Handling Main Features Basic Concepts of the ATELIER Series 9 Conventions Used in This Manual Contents Using the Rhythm Performance............................................................. 40 Adding Various Effects to a Voice......................................................... 72 Using the Performance Functions.......................................................... 67 Using the Registration Buttons .............................................................. 55 Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively ................................................... 82 Various Other Settings....................................................................... 106 Record and Playback Your Performance ............................................... 89 Connecting with External Devices ....................................................... 121 Appendeces Panel Descriptions 19 20 16 345 6 7 89 15 Panel Descriptions Before You Start Playing Setting Up the Music Rest Connecting the Speaker Cord (AT-300) Opening/Closing the Lid (AT-300) Connecting the Power Cord Upper position AT-300 AC Outlet AT-100 Using Headphones 19 Attaching the Cord Hook Using the Cord Hook Restoring All the Factory Default Settings (Factory Reset) 20 Adjusting the Contrast of the Screen Using the External Memory Bright Dark Page 22 Turn on the power to the connected CD drive. Using a CD Connecting a CD Drive (Sold Separately) About the Adjuster About the Display Understanding the Main and Related Screens Selecting and Playing Sounds Listening to the Demo Songs If the following screen appears Selecting Voices About the Voices and Parts Example: Functions of the Upper/ Lower /Pedal Bass Sound Select Buttons Selecting the Upper/Lower/Pedal Bass Voices The name of the selected voice appears in the display for a few seconds. Selecting Solo Voice Press the [Others] button for the Part for which you wish to specify a voice. Selecting a Voice Using the [Others] Button Harmonic Bar Creating Organ Sounds (Vintage Organ) When the middle C (C4) note is pressed, each harmonic bar will sound the following notes. Playing a Vintage Organ Voice Page Page Performing with an Active Expression Voice The volume levels of each part are adjusted using the corresponding [ ] buttons. ] and [ Adjust the Volume Balance Transpose the Pitch in Octave Units (Octave Shift) Hold down the Pedal [To Lower] button for several seconds until its indicator begins blinking. Press the [Drums/SFX] button (indicator lights). Press the Pedal [To Lower] button so its indicator goes out. Sustaining Notes Played on the Lower Keyboard Playing Drums from the Entire Lower Keyboard (Drums/SFX) 39 21, 3 3 21, 3 40 Using the Rhythm Performance 1, 3 Selecting a Rhythm Press the flashing rhythm button once more. Using Rhythms Stored in User Memory Playing Rhythm Starting at the Press of a Button Page Page You can change the tempo of the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment. The tempo becomes faster Tempo [ ] button Changing a Tempo of Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment Playing a Countdown Sound When the Intro Ends Playing Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment Press the Variation [1][4] buttons to change the arrangement of the accompaniment. Adding Variety to the Rhythm or Automatic Accompaniment Changing the Arrangement of the Rhythm and Accompaniment (Variation) Chord Intelligence function is OFF. Turning Chord Intelligence On/Off Press the [Utility] button. Using the Leading Bass Function A Simple Way to Make Automatic Accompaniment Settings (One Touch Program) The Rhythm screen will show the Rhythms on the USB memory. The Rhythm screen appears. Using a Rhythm from a USB Memory Reviewing the Styles on USB Memory Copying Rhythms 9. Copying Rhythms from User Memory to USB Memory Press the [Rec] button to copy the rhythm. 11. Deleting Saved Rhythm Using the Registration Buttons About the Registration Buttons 56 Storing Registrations Recalling a Registration Changing the Timing of Recalling Registrations How to Recall a Registration Automatically Registering When You Switch Panel Settings Assigning a Name to a Registration Set Page Saving Registration Sets 7. 62 Using the Registration Buttons Loading Previously Saved Registration Sets Into the ATELIER Loading a Set of Registrations Page Deleting a Set of Registrations Copying Registrations 8. 11. 10. 9. Using the Performance Functions Press the Transpose [-] and [+] buttons. Transposing to a Different Key (Key Transpose) Adding Decay to the Sound (Damper Pedal) Using the Foot Switch Press the [Utility] button. Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select L Foot Switch or R Foot Switch. Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to set the function to be assigned to the foot switch. Changing the Function of the Foot Switch Press the [Utility] button. Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select Registration Shift. Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to change the setting (OFF/RIGHT/LEFT/RIGHT + Load Next). Using the Foot Switch to Switch Registrations (Registration Shift) Adjusting the Overall Volume Using an Expression Pedal Adding Various Effects to a Voice Adding Harmony to a Melody (Harmony Intelligence) Press the [Harmony Intelligence] button (indicator lights). Changing the Type of Harmony Intelligence The Rotary effect will be applied to the voice. Adding Modulation to the Sound (Rotary Effect) Sustain Effect Page Reverb Effect Press the [Utility] button. Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to select a Reverb type. Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select Reverb. Changing the Reverb Type Press the [Utility] button. Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to select a Wall type. Changing the Wall Type Page Page Using the Lower Keyboard Effectively Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Part by Hand Playing Drum Sounds from the Entire Lower Keyboard Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Solo Voice Using the Lower Keyboard to Play Drum Sounds and Solo Voice Press the [Drums/SFX] button (p. 38), and then press the Solo [To Lower] button (p. 84) Select a Solo voice (p. 28). Playing the Solo Voice on the Lower Keyboard (Solo [To Lower] Button) Changing the Solo Split Point Changing How the Solo Voice Responds (Solo Mode) Layering the Solo Voice and Lower Voice (Solo To Lower Mode) Select a Pedal Bass voice (p. 27). Use the Value [-] or [+] button to turn Bass Split on. Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select Bass Split. Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Voice (Bass Split) Page Select a Pedal Bass voice (p. 27). Press the Pedal [To Lower] button (indicator lit). Using the Lower Keyboard to Play the Bass Voice (Pedal [To Lower] button) Record and Playback Your Performance What is a Track Button? 90 Playing Back Performance Songs Stored on USB Memory and SMF Music Files 5,6 Press the Track button whose indicator is lit to turn the light off. Press the [Play/Stop] button to start recording. Silencing a Specific Track (Track Mute) Recording a Performance 23, 4 92 Playing Back a Performance Song 1 2,3 93 Add a Count Sound to Match the Timing (Count In) Recording Each Part Separately 94 Re-Recording Erasing a Performance Song 12 95 Changing the Name of a Performance Song (Rename) 96 2 3 5,7 Saving Performance Songs 97 2 3 Loading Performance Songs Into the ATELIER 98 5 Deleting Performance Songs Stored on Favorites or the USB Memory 321 4 99 Layering a New Recording onto SMF Music Files Using Song with a Different Tempo Than That of the Performance Song 101 Favorites to USB Memory Copying Performance Song Creating a Folder in USB Memory or User Memory Changing the Name of a Folder Enjoying VIMA TUNES Songs Listening to Songs from Music CD Page Various Other Settings Adjusting How the Instrument Responds Performance Function Settings Rhythm Settings Preventing Rhythm Tempos from Switching Automatically (Auto Std Tempo) Changing the Sound of the Countdown (Count Down Sound) Registration Settings Composer Settings Page Page Silencing a Specific Track (Track Mute) Press the [Rec] button. What is a Track? Using the Menu [ ] or [ ] button, select Track Mute. Press the Value [-] or [+] button to select the track that you wish to mute. Once again press the [Rec] button, and muting will be canceled. Assigning Commercial SMF Music Files to the Tracks Panel Operations (Voice selections, Tempo changes, Rotary fast/slow etc.) Expression Pedal Operations Other Settings Page MIDI IN Mode (MIDI IN Mode) Press the [Rec] button. Press the [Utility] button. Press the Menu [ ] or [ ] button to select MIDI. Press the Menu [ ] or [ ] button to select MIDI IN Mode. Press the Value [-] or [+] button to change the setting for MIDI IN Mode. Page 118 1,2 1. either the Upper [Full] button or the Upper [Brass] button. 2. hold down the [Reset] button and press either the Upper [Full] button or the Upper [Brass] button. Restoring the User Memory to the Original Factory Settings (User Memory Reset) Formatting a USB Memory (Format) Connecting with External Devices Names and Functions of Jacks and Connectors Connecting Audio Equipment Connecting a Computer Caution 123 Connecting with External Devices Connecting MIDI Devices Page Troubleshooting Page Page Page Error Message Chord List 131 Chord List Glossary 133 Music Files That the ATELIER Can Use GS Format General MIDI 2 General MIDI About the ATELIER Sound Generator Settings That Are Stored After the Power Is Turned Off Settings That Are Stored After the Power Is Turned Off MIDI Implementation Chart Function... MIDI Implementation Chart Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO O : Yes X : No Main Specifications AT-300, AT-100: MUSIC ATELIER 137 Main Specifications 138 Demo Song List Ralf Schink Akio Sasaki Profile Index L K I M T S R P U X V Information AT-100-300_e.book 142 As of Oct. 1, 2007 (ROLAND) NORTH AMERICA MIDDLE EAST Page 05120823 08-05-2N NOTICE AVIS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement