Roland AT20s owner manual Main Features, Basic concepts of the Atelier series

Main Features

We want to take a moment to thank you for your purchase of the Roland AT-20S “Atelier Series” Organ.

The AT-20S is an electronic organ which provides a generous collection of rich organ sounds. In addition, it is designed to be easy to learn and use. In order to enjoy reliable performance of your new keyboard for many years to come, please take the time to read through this manual in its entirety.

■Basic concepts of the ATELIER series

❍A full complement of organ sounds

A wide range of basic organ sounds, ranging from jazz organ and pipe organ to theatre organ, are onboard so you are sure to enjoy having access to all the sounds you expect from an organ.

❍Panel layout based on a tradition of emphasis on realtime operation

Based on the idea that you should be able to sit down and begin playing immediately, the operation buttons of the panel are arranged by function as dictated by classic organ traditions, ensuring easy and intuitive operation. All models of the ATELIER series fea- ture the same operability, allowing you to start playing immediately even if you switch models.

❍High-quality sounds that you can use without editing

In addition to a full range of organ sounds, high-quality sounds such as strings and brass are also included onboard. You can simply select sounds and enjoy playing the organ- no need to perform complicated editing operations.

❍Expansive lower keyboard with damper pedal for piano-like expressiveness

Piano is indispensable to the performance of contemporary music. On the ATELIER se- ries, the lower keyboard features an expanded range that gives you the expressive pow- er of a piano. The keyboard also features half-damper pedal capability and initial touch sensitivity, both indispensable for piano performance.

All models provide high-quality grand piano sounds.

❍Design utilizes your existing music data

The ATELIER series is designed so that even on new models, you will feel right at home and can begin playing immediately. Data compatibility has also been carefully taken into account, and song data or registration data from earlier models can be used without change.

❍Music styles from around the world

Many of the best-loved musical styles from around the world (rhythm and automatic ac- companiment patterns) are built in, allowing you to enjoy an international range of per- formances.

❍Utilizes SMF music files

Since a floppy disk drive is built in, you can use the wide array of commercially available SMF music files to enjoy ensemble performances or automatic playback.

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