Roland AT-10S Owner's Manual

Owner’s ManualBefore using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled:“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNITSAFELY” (p. 3, 4), a

10 Contents Using the Play Functions ... 31 Transposing to a Different Key (Transpose Button

11 Contents Appendix Troubleshooting ...

12 Panel Descriptions 1 [Power] switch ( → p. 14) 2 [Master Volume] knob ( → p. 14) 3 Part Balance buttons ( → p. 23, p. 29) Reverb [ ▲ ] [ ▼ ]

13 Panel Descriptions 19 Composer Select [-] [+] (Demo) buttons[Load] button[Function] button ( → p. 48)[Save] button ( → p. 43)[Reset] button[St

14 Before You Begin Setting Up the Music Stand fig.01-03 1. Gently raise the music stand, then secure it in place as shown in the figure. 2. To colla

15 Before You Begin Position the Expression Pedal to the half-way mark. Nowadjust the [Master Volume] knob to a suitable level. Nowthat this level ha

16 Before You Begin Restoring All the Factory Default Settings The settings stored in the AT-10S can be returned to their factory settings. This fun

17 Start Playing the AT-10S Listening to the Demo Songs The AT-10S contains 6 Demo songs. Here’s how to play the Demo songs, and fully ap-preciate th

18Start Playing the AT-10S● If the Following Screen AppearsIf the performance song in the unit has not been saved to a floppy disk, the following mess

19Start Playing the AT-10SSelecting VoicesThe AT-10S is able to produce the sounds of various instruments. These sounds are called “Voices.” It is ver

CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIRCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOV

20Start Playing the AT-10S Functions of the Upper/Lower/Pedal Bass Sound Select Buttonsfig.02-05Each time you press a voice button, its indicator wil

21Start Playing the AT-10S Selecting a Voice Using the Upper Orchestral [Others] ButtonNotice that there is an [Others] button for the “Orchestral” s

22Start Playing the AT-10S Selecting Lower VoiceHere’s how to select Lower voice played by the Lower Keyboard. Immediately after the power is turned

23Start Playing the AT-10SAdjust the Volume Balance (Part Balance Buttons)The AT-10S allows you to adjust the volume balance individually for each Par

24Using the Rhythm (Music Style) FunctionsThe AT-10S lets you enjoy playing along with a rhythmic accompaniment. Selecting a RhythmThe AT-10S provides

25Using the Rhythm (Music Style) FunctionsPlaying Rhythms—Starting and Stopping the RhythmTo start the rhythm, press the [Intro/Ending] button or the

26Using the Rhythm (Music Style) FunctionsAdding Variation to the RhythmYou can add variation to the Rhythm by changing the arrangement or by switchin

27Using the Rhythm (Music Style) FunctionsA Simple Way to Make Automatic Accompaniment Settings — One Touch Program When using the Arranger function f

28Adding Various Effects to a VoiceThe AT-10S allows you to add a variety of effects to each voice, and to use various play-ing techniques to make you

29Adding Various Effects to a VoiceHow notes pressed are sounded by the different Harmony Intelligence types:Harmony Type How notes pressed are sounde

3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual...

30Adding Various Effects to a VoiceRotary EffectRotary is an effect which simulates the sound of rotating speakers. There is a choice of two settings:

31Using the Play FunctionsTransposing to a Different Key (Transpose Button)This function allows you to transpose the keyboard to another key in semito

32Using the Play FunctionsAdjusting the Overall Volume Using an Expression PedalYou can adjust the entire volume using an Expression Pedal. When you d

33Record and Playback Your PerformanceYou can use the built-in “Composer” of the AT-10S to record what you play, or play back a recorded performance.f

34Record and Playback Your PerformancePlaying Back Performance Songs Stored on Floppy DiskIn addition to playing back the music you recorded on the in

35Record and Playback Your PerformanceWhen the performance song loaded from a disk is a Standard MIDI File, “ ” will be displayed after the file name

36Record and Playback Your PerformanceRecording Performances (Rec Button)You can record the music that you play. You can also record your performances

37Record and Playback Your Performance● If the Following Screen will AppearThe following message below is shown when the performance song in the unit

38Record and Playback Your PerformancePlaying Back a Performance Song (Play Button)Play back the performance recorded on the AT-10S.fig.08-061. Press

39Record and Playback Your PerformanceErasing a Performance Song (Clear)If you wish to discard your recording and re-record from the beginning, or if

4 101a • The unit should be located so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper venti-lation...

40Record and Playback Your PerformanceFormatting DisksBefore any floppy disk (new or used) can be used with the AT-10S, it must first be for-matted (p

41Record and Playback Your Performance3. Press the [Function] button. 4. Use the Select [-] and [+] buttons to select “Disk Utility.” fig.08-135. Pres

42Record and Playback Your PerformanceChanging the Name of a Performance Song (Rename)A name is automatically assigned to a performance song that you

43Record and Playback Your PerformanceSaving Performance Songs Onto Floppy Disk (Save Button)The performance data that you recorded will disappear whe

44Record and Playback Your Performance4. Press the [Save] button to confirm the type of format.While performance data is being saved to the floppy dis

45Record and Playback Your PerformanceErasing Performance Songs Stored on DiskFollow the steps below to erase a performance song that was saved onto a

46Record and Playback Your PerformanceLayering a New Recording onto SMF Format Music FilesYou can load commercially available SMF music files into the

47Record and Playback Your PerformanceIf you wish, you can erase the bass performance from the music files, and record your own performance on the ped

48Various Other Settings (Function Button) Initial TouchInitial Touch is a function that translates the force used in playing the keys into a directly

49Various Other Settings (Function Button)Changing the Key When Playing Back SongsSMF music files or a performance that you yourself recorded can be t

5 IMPORTANT NOTES 291b In addition to the items listed under “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on pages 2and 3, please read

50Various Other Settings (Function Button)Harmony Intelligence Type (Selecting the Type of the Harmony Intelligence)You can select the type of Harmony

51Various Other Settings (Function Button)Metronome VolumeCarry out the steps below to adjust the volume of the metronome.1. Press the [Function] butt

52Various Other Settings (Function Button) Function During PlaybackYou can specify whether or not the Expression pedal will function while ATELIER so

53Various Other Settings (Function Button)Muting Individual Channels of Performance DataYou can mute (silence) individual channels of performance data

54Various Other Settings (Function Button)4. Press the [Function] button.The Basic screen will reappear.5. Re-record the performance (p. 47).Master Tu

55Connecting External DevicesIf you want to hook up an external instrument to the AT-10S, then this chapter is for you.Names and Functions of Jacks an

56Connecting External Devices Connecting a ComputerThe AT-10S provides a Computer connector. By connecting this to the serial port of your computer,

57Connecting External DevicesIf You’re Using MIDI● About MIDIMIDI stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” and is a unified standard for the

58TroubleshootingWhen you press the [Power] switch, the power doesn’t come on.❍ Power cord is not connected correctly (p. 14).No sound is heard.❍ The

59TroubleshootingMIDI messages received at MIDI In are not sounded❍ The Computer switch is not set to “MIDI” position (p. 57).❍ The Computer switch wa

6 IMPORTANT NOTES Before Using Floppy DisksHandling the Floppy Disk Drive 602 • Install the unit on a solid, level surface in an area freefrom vibrat

60Display Messages E.00fig.E.00Meanings:• To protect the copyright, this music file cannot be saved as SMF format.• When you want to save as Atelier

61Display Messages E.30fig.E.30Meanings:• The performance data is excessively large, and cannot be loaded.• Since the internal memory is full, record

62Voice ListA11 Full Organ1 *1A12 Full Organ2 *1A13 Full Organ3 *1A14 Full Organ4 *1B11 Jazz Organ1 *1B12 Jazz Organ2 *1B13 Jazz Organ3 *1B14 Jazz Org

63Rhythm List[Big Band/Swing]BigBandSwingOrgan SwingBig Serenade Big BandA CappellaCombo[Country/Oldies]70's 1OldtimeCntryHoedownTwist50's P

64Chord List● symbol : Indicates the constituent note of chords.★ symbol : When you press the [One Touch Program] button to turn the One Touch Program

65Chord ListF# G A A B BF#M7 GM7 A M7 AM7 B M7 BM7F#7 G7 A 7 A7 B 7 B7F#m Gm A m Am B m BmF#m7 Gm7 A m7 Am7 B m7 Bm7F#dim Gdim A

66GlossaryArrangementThis refers to changes that have been made in an original tune, by adding a new accompaniment or by changing the instruments used

67GlossaryAbout ATELIER Series Sound GeneratorThe ATELIER series come equipped with GM2/GS sound generators.General MIDI The General MIDI is a set of

68Function...BasicChannelModeNoteNumber :VelocityAfterTouchPitch BendControlChangeProgChangeSystem ExclusiveSystemCommonSystemReal TimeAuxMessageNotes

69Main SpecificationsAT-10S:Music AtelierKeyboardUpper 49 Keys Lower 49 Keys;Pedalboard 13 notesVoices (80 Voices)Upper Organ:Full, Jazz, Pipe, Theate

7 FEATURES We want to take a moment to thank you for your purchase of the Roland AT-10S “Atelier Series” Organ.The AT-10S is an electronic organ whic

70Main SpecificationsDimensionsConsole (Including music rest):1160 (W) x 546 (D) x 419 (H) mm45-11/16 (W) x 21-1/2 (D) x 16-1/2 (H) inchesStand (Inclu

71IndexAArrangement ...26, 66Automatic Accompaniment ...

72IndexPlayingDemo Song ...17Performance Song ...

73Demo Song ListTo play the Demo Songs, please refer to “Listening to the Demo Songs” (p. 17).Song Title Composer Player CopyrightFast Big Band Rosema

74Demo Song ListInformationWhen you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as s

For the USAFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONRADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits f

8 FEATURES Conventions Used in This Manual • Button names are enclosed in square brackets (“[ ]”), as in [Power] button.•Whether a button light is il

9 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY .............................