To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover to left or right on the master page. AT-5 Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3, 4), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 5, 6). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.
To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover to left or right on the master page. For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/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.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.
USING THE UNIT SAFELY 012b 103b • Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when: • At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs.
Important Notes 291b In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 3 and 4, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 301 • Do not use this unit on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system). 302 • The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.
IMPORTANT NOTES 558a • To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the unit’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night). 559b • When you need to transport the unit, pack it in shockabsorbent material. Transporting the unit without doing so can cause it to become scratched or damaged, and could lead to malfunction.
Main Features We want to take a moment to thank you for your purchase of the Roland AT-5 “Atelier Series” Organ. The AT-5 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.
Main Features ■ Main Features of AT-5 ❍ 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. In addition, you can use automatic accompaniments that are perfectly matched to each rhythm to enjoy the feeling of playing with your own band in the background.
Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY ...........................................................................................................................3 Important Notes ...............................................................................................................................................5 Main Features ............................................................................. 7 Panel Descriptions .....................................................................
Contents Using the Play Functions ............................................................ 36 Transposing to a Different Key (Transpose Buttons)................................................................................ 36 Adjusting the Overall Volume Using an Expression Pedal ..................................................................... 37 Adding Decay to the Sound (Damper Pedal) ............................................................................................
Contents Connecting with External Devices .............................................. 66 Names and Functions of Jacks and Connectors .........................................................................................66 Connecting Audio Equipment .....................................................................................................................66 Making the Connections ..................................................................................................................
Panel Descriptions 1 2 3 4 1 [Power On] switch ( → p. 15) 2 [Master Volume] knob ( → p. 15) 3 Part Balance [▲] [▼] button ( → p. 24, p. 34) 4 Rotary Sound [Fast/Slow] button ( → p. 33) 5 Rhythm select buttons ( → p. 26) Tempo [ ][ ] button ( → p. 29) Fill In button ( → p. 29) [Intro/Ending] button ( → p. 27) [Start/Stop] button ( → p. 27) [One Touch Program] button ( → p. 30) 12 5 6 6 7 8 Lower Voice select buttons ( → p. 21) Lower part [Alternate] button [Bass To Lower] button ( → p.
10 11 12 13 10 [Harmony Intelligence] button ( → p. 31) 11 Transpose [-] [+] buttons ( → p. 36) 12 Upper voice select buttons ( → p. 21) Upper Organ part Upper Orchestral part [Alternate] button Level [▲] [▼] button ( → p. 24) 14 13 Composer Select [-] [+] buttons [Save] button ( → p. 56) Track Mute buttons ( → p. 42) [Reset] button [Play/Stop] button ( → p. 40, p. 45) [Rec] button ( → p. 43, p. 46, p. 54, p. 55) 14 Disk Drive ( → p.
Before You Start Playing Setting Up the Music Stand 5. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. fig.01-05 fig.01-03 1. Attach the music stand by inserting it into the two holes. Connecting the AC Adaptor 1. First, make sure that the [Power On] switch at the panel’s left side is OFF (not pushed in). 2. Connect the supplied AC adaptor and power cord. * Only use the power cord and AC adaptor supplied with this instrument.
Before You Start Playing Turning the Power On and Off Using Headphones * Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to your 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. The AT-5 features a Phones jack. This allows you to play without having to worry about bothering others around you, even at night. fig.01-08 ■ Tuning On the Power 1.
Before You Start Playing Restoring All the Factory Default Settings Displaying Basic Screens The settings stored in the AT-5 can be returned to their information. The AT-5 has two types of basic display screen: factory settings. This function is called “Factory Reset.” the Rhythm display, and the Composer display. You can 1. Make sure there is no floppy disk in the disk drive before carrying out the procedure.
Selecting and Playing Sounds Listening to the Demo Songs The AT-5 contains 8 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-5. fig.02-01 NOTE 2, 3 All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of this material for purposes other than private, personal enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. NOTE The data for the Demo song that is being played is not available at the MIDI Out connector. 4, 5 1.
Selecting and Playing Sounds ❍ If the following screen appears If the performance song in the unit has not been saved to a floppy disk, the following message will appear, and it will not be possible to play the Demo songs. fig.02-03 If you don’t mind erasing this song, press the [Rec] button. However, if you wish to save this song, press the [Reset] button to cancel the procedure, and then save the song onto a floppy disk.
Selecting and Playing Sounds Selecting Voices The AT-5 is able to produce the sounds of various instruments. These sounds are called “Voices” (or tones). It is very easy to select voices. ■ Switching the Keyboard Settings With the AT-5, you can have the Upper voice played over the entire keyboard, or split the keyboard into an Upper part and a Lower part and have a different voice played in each.
Selecting and Playing Sounds ■ About the Voices and Parts The Upper Register has two parts: “Organ,” “Orchestral.” You can select one voice for each of these parts, and you can layer the voices and play them together. The Lower Register has the part: “Lower.
Selecting and Playing Sounds ■ Selecting the Upper and Lower Voices Select voices by pressing the Upper and Lower Part buttons. Example: Selecting “Jazz Organ2” for the Upper Organ part, and “Grand Piano” for the Upper Orchestral part. 1. Press the Upper Organ [Jazz] button (indicator lights). The name of the selected voice appears in the display for several seconds. fig.02-06 When you play in the Upper part of the keyboard, the “Jazz Organ2” voice is played. 2.
Selecting and Playing Sounds ■ Selecting a Voice Using the Upper Orchestral [Others] Button Notice that there is an Upper Orchestral [Others] button. By using the Upper Orchestral [Others] button, you can select all voices. 1. Press the Upper Orchestral [Others] button. The voice name appears in the display. fig.02-10 (P.29) You can jump by voice group by pressing the Menu [ The indicator of the Upper Orchestral [Others] button will light. 2. 3.
Selecting and Playing Sounds Using the Lower of the Keyboard to Play the Bass Voice ([Bass To Lower] Button) You can have the Bass voice played in the root note of chords when you play chords in the keyboard’s Lower part (C2–B3). 1. Press the [Bass To Lower] button (indicator lights). When you play a chord in the Lower part of the keyboard (C2–B3), the bass voice is played as the root note.
Selecting and Playing Sounds Adjust the Volume Balance The AT-5 allows you to adjust the volume balance individually for each Part. fig.02-13 The following buttons are used to adjust the volume of a multiple number of Parts. Accomp/SMF [▲] [▼] buttons: • Automatic Accompaniment • Playback of performance data from something other than the Atelier (EX.: SMF music files) 1. The volume levels of each part are adjusted using the corresponding [▲] and [▼] buttons.
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. You can apply an Octave shift to the following three Parts: The Upper Organ Part, Upper Orchestral Part The Lower Part 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ Shift.” ] and [ ] button to select “Octave f 3. 4. Press the [Rec] button.
Using the Rhythm Performance The AT-5 lets you enjoy playing along with a rhythmic accompaniment. Selecting a Rhythm The AT-5 features a variety of internal rhythms. These are organized into four groups. For more on the internal rhythms, refer to the leaflet of AT-5 specifications. fig.03-01 1, 3 1. 2 Press a Rhythm button to select a Rhythm group. The indicator of Rhythm button will light. That Rhythm will be shown in the display. fig.03-02 2.
Using the Rhythm Performance Playing Rhythms (Starting and Stopping the Rhythm) To start the rhythm, press the [Intro/Ending] button or the [Start/Stop] button. You can also make the Rhythm start after playing an Intro, or make the Rhythm stop after playing an Ending. fig.03-03 ■ Starting Rhythms by Pressing the Buttons ❍ Starting with an Intro 1. Press the [Intro/Ending] button. The Intro is played and the Rhythm starts.
Using the Rhythm Performance ■ 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 lights, until the Ending finishes the button indicator will be turned off. ❍ Making the Ending Short and Simple 1. Press the [Fill In] button, and then press the [Start/Stop] button. A short Ending is played, then the Rhythm stops. ❍ Stopping without an Ending 1.
Using the Rhythm Performance Adding Variety to the Rhythm and Automatic Accompaniment You can add variation to the Rhythm by changing the arrangement or by switching the Rhythm pattern. fig.03-04(P.25) [Fill In] Button Function Lit After the fill-in has played, play the Variation Rhythm pattern. Unlit After the fill-in has played, play the Original Rhythm pattern.
Using the Rhythm Performance A Simple Way to Make Automatic Accompaniment Settings (One Touch Program) When using the Arranger function 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. • Panel settings (e.g.
Adding Various Effects to a Voice The AT-5 allows you to add a variety of effects to each voice, and to use various playing techniques to make your performance more expressive. Adding Harmony to a Melody (Harmony Intelligence) You can have harmony corresponding to the chords played in the Lower part of the keyboard added in the highest notes played in the Upper part. In addition it automatically selects the appropriate voices according to the harmony type. 1.
Adding Various Effects to a Voice Changing the Type of Harmony Intelligence There are two different Harmony Intelligence. When you press the [Harmony Intelligence] button, the most appropriate voice(s) will be automatically set. The manner in which notes will sound also depends on the Harmony type. 1. 2. Press the [Harmony Intelligence] button (indicator lights). While the Harmony Intelligence name is shown in the display screen, use the Value [-] [+] buttons to select the Harmony Intelligence.
Adding Various Effects to a Voice 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. The Rotary effect can be applied to the following sounds. • Full Organ, Jazz Organ, Lower Organ Some sounds do not allow the Rotary effect to be applied. For details refer to the Leaflet of AT-5 specifications. fig.04-05 1. 2. Select the voice to which you wish to apply the Rotary effect.
Adding Various Effects to a Voice Reverb Effect Reverb is an effect that adds a sense of spaciousness to the sound, creating the illusion of playing in a concert hall. fig.04-07 1. Press the Reverb [▲] or [▼] buttons to adjust the overall Reverb amount. When you press the up button [▲], additional Reverb is applied. Pressing the down button [▼] decreases the Reverb level. When you press the Reverb [▲] [▼] buttons, the Reverb level will be shown in the display.
Adding Various Effects to a Voice Sustain Effect Sustain allows you to add a decay to each voice after the keys are released. The Sustain effect can be added simultaneously to the Upper and Lower parts. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the [Utility] button. Press the Menu [ “Sustain.” ] and [ ] buttons to select the Press the [Rec] button. Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select the keyboard register to which the sustain effect is to be applied. Register: Upper, Lower 5.
Using the Play Functions Transposing to a Different Key (Transpose Buttons) 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. fig.06-01 1. Press the Transpose [-] and [+] buttons. Each press of the Transpose [-] or [+] button transposes the key a semitone.
Using the Play Functions Adjusting the Overall Volume Using an Expression Pedal You can adjust the entire volume using an Expression Pedal. When you depress the Expression Pedal, the volume increases. The volume decreases as you tilt the pedal back. fig.06-03 Decrease the volume Increase the volume You can specify whether the Expression Pedal will or will not control the volume during the recording of music data (p. 60).
Using the Play Functions Using the Foot Switch On each side of the expression pedal is a Foot Switch. Different functions are assigned to each of these two foot switches. fig.06-07 With the factory settings, the following functions are assigned to the left and right Foot Switches. Right Foot Switch Switch the Rotary effect between Fast/Slow.
Record and Playback Your Performance You can use the AT-5’s internal Composer feature to record performances and to play back commercial SMF format music files. fig.08-01 What you can do “Play back SMF music files” You can use the floppy disk drive to play back commercially available music files, and enjoy a wide variety of songs. “Preventing the Sounds on a Specific Track from Playing” You can temporarily mute the sounds on specific tracks. This allows you to practice with the left or right part muted.
Record and Playback Your Performance Playing Back Performance Songs Stored on Floppy Disk In addition to playing back the music you recorded on the instrument and saved to a floppy disk, AT-5 also lets you enjoy a wide variety of commercially available SMF music files. SMF Music Files The Standard MIDI File (SMF) format was designed to provide a means for exchanging performance data among a wide variety of devices.
Record and Playback Your Performance When the performance song loaded from a disk is a Standard MIDI File, “ ” will be displayed after the file name. fig.08-27 2. Press the Select [-] and [+] buttons to select the song. 3. Press the [Play/Stop] button to start playback. Playback of the performance data begins. 4. To stop playback, press the [Play/Stop] button. 5. Press the eject button.
Record and Playback Your Performance Silencing a Specific Track (Track Mute) The indicators for Track Mute button in which performances were recorded will be lit. By turning off these Track Mute button indicators, you can temporarily silence the sound. This is referred to as “Track Mute.” You can practice with the melody muted. fig.08-07 1. Press the [Track Mute] button whose indicator is lit to turn the light off. The track whose indicator was turned off will be muted (silenced). 2.
Record and Playback Your Performance Recording a Performance You can record the performance that you play. You can also record your performance while playing rhythms or automatic accompaniment. fig.08-02 4, 5 1. 2. 3 Select the panel settings needed for recording the performance. Make sure that a floppy disk is not inserted in the disk drive. If a floppy disk is in the disk drive, press the Eject button (p. 41) and remove the floppy disk. 3. 4. Press the Select [-] and [+] buttons to select “NEW SONG.
Record and Playback Your Performance If you press the [Rec] button when a song has been selected from the floppy disk, the selected song will be completely loaded into the AT-5 and the Composer will enter into the recording standby mode. If you wish to record a new song, press the Select [-] and [+] buttons to first select “NEW SONG” before pressing the [Rec] button. Alternatively, eject the disk from the floppy disk drive before pressing the [Rec] button. fig.
Record and Playback Your Performance Playing Back a Performance Song Play back the performance recorded on the AT-5. fig.08-06 1 1. 2, 3 Press the [Reset] button. The location at which playback will start will return to the beginning of the first measure (bar). 2. Press the [Play/Stop] button to start playback. After playback reaches the end of the performance, it will stop automatically. 3.
Record and Playback Your Performance Rerecording Performance Data Recorded on the AT-5 You can record over recorded performance data. fig.08-08 2, 3 1. NOTE If you wish to re-record with different settings for voices, tempo, part balance, erase the recorded song (p. 47) and re-record again. If the Control track still contains data from before you re-recorded, the volume or sounds may change during playback. 1 Press the [Rec] button to enter into the recording standby mode.
Record and Playback Your Performance Erasing a Performance Song 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 previouslyrecorded data. fig.08-09 1 2 1. Press the Track Mute [Lower] and Track Mute [Upper] buttons simultaneously. The following message, asking you to confirm your choice, will be displayed. fig.08-10 To cancel the procedure, press the [Reset] button. 2.
Record and Playback Your Performance Formatting Disks NOTE Floppy disks must first be “formatted” (initialized) before they can be used by the AT-5 to store data. “Formatting” is the process of erasing any data which may have been on the disk and making the format of the floppy disk match the format of the device. The AT-5 cannot use a floppy disk that has a format differing from its own format. fig.08-11 3 1.
Record and Playback Your Performance 4. Press the Menu [ Utility.” ] and [ ] buttons to select “Disk fig.08-13 5. 6. 7. Press the [Rec] button. Press the Menu [ Disk.” ] and [ ] buttons to select “Format Press the [Rec] button. The following message, asking you to confirm, will be displayed. fig.08-14 To cancel the procedure, press the [Reset] button. 8. Press the [Rec] button again to perform the Format. While formatting is in progress, the following display appears. fig.
Record and Playback Your Performance Changing the Name of a Performance Song (Rename) A name is automatically assigned to a performance song that you record. However, at some point you may wish to change the name to something more meaningful. fig.08-16 2 1. 2. 2 1, 3 Press the Track Mute [Load] and [Save] buttons simultaneously. Press the Select [-] and [+] buttons to move the cursor, and press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to select a character.
Record and Playback Your Performance Saving Performance Songs onto Floppy Disk The performance data that you recorded will disappear when the power of the AT-5 is turned off. If you wish to keep the performance data, you can save it on a floppy disk. If the performance data has never been saved to a floppy disk, a “ ” symbol appears in the display. When the performance data is saved to a floppy disk, this symbol will no longer be displayed. fig.08-20 fig.08-19 3 1.
Record and Playback Your Performance 4. Press the [Save] button to save the performance. While performance data is being saved to the floppy disk, the following display appears. fig.08-22 NOTE Music data that was saved in Atelier format cannot be played back correctly on instruments other than the Atelier series. NOTE ❍ If the following screen will appear If the floppy disk already contains performance data of the same name, the following display will appear. fig.
Record and Playback Your Performance Deleting Performance Songs Stored on Disk Follow the steps below to erase a performance song that was saved onto a floppy disk. 1. 2. 3. Insert the floppy disk containing performance songs into the disk drive. Press the [Utility] button. Press the Menu [ Utility.” ] and [ ] buttons to select “Disk fig.08-13 4. 5. Press the [Rec] button. Press the Menu [ Song.” ] and [ ] buttons to select “Delete fig.08-29 To cancel the procedure, press the [Reset] button. 6.
Record and Playback Your Performance Layering a New Recording onto SMF Music Files You can load commercially available SMF music files into the AT-5, and record your own performance on top of it. During recording, the data you’ve loaded will be played back, while everything you play will be recorded. 1. 2. 3. Insert a floppy disk containing commercially available SMF music files into the floppy disk drive. Press the Select [-] [+] buttons to select the music file that you wish to load into the AT-5.
Record and Playback Your Performance Re-recording a Performance Saved on Floppy Disk A song saved on floppy disk can be loaded into the AT-5, and you can then re-record the performances. 1. 2. 3. Into the disk drive, insert the floppy disk that contains the performance data. Press the Select [-] [+] buttons to select the performance data that you wish to load into the AT-5. Press the [Rec] button to enter record-ready mode. The selected performance data will be loaded.
Settings for the Composer Changing the Key When Playing Back Songs Changing the Metronome Setting SMF Music files or a performance that you recorded can be transposed for playback. This setting determines whether or not the metronome will sound. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Using the Menu [ “Play Transpose.” ] and [ ] buttons, select 3. Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to select the value for transpose.
Settings for the Composer Adjusting the Metronome Volume Changing the Sound of the Metronome You can adjust the volume of the metronome. You can choose one of 4 different sounds for the metronome. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Using the Menu [ “Metronome.” ] and [ ] buttons, select 2. Using the Menu [ “Metronome.” ] and [ ] buttons, select 3. Press the [Rec] button. 3. Press the [Rec] button. 4. Using the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons, select “Metronome Vol.
Settings for the Composer Setting the Beat Silencing a Specific Track This setting determines the beat to be used when recording performance songs. You can temporarily silence sound of a specific track. This is referred to as “Track Mute.” 1. Press the [Utility] button. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Using the Menu [ “Beat.” ] and [ ] buttons, select fig.09-05 2. Using the Menu [ ] and [ “Tr. Mute” (Track Mute). ] buttons, select 3.
Settings for the Composer Assigning Commercial SMF Music Files to the Tracks Track Channel R (Rhythm) 10 A (Accomp) 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 B (Bass) 2 L (Lower) 3 U (Upper) 1, 4 Muting Individual Channels of Performance Data You can mute (silence) individual channels of performance data of SMF music files (sold separately). 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ ] and [ “Ch.Mute” (Channel Mute). ] buttons to select 3.
Settings for the Composer Re-recording the Bass Performance Changing the Function of the Expression Pedal You can erase the bass accompaniment of SMF music files and record your own bass performance, or re-record the bass performance of a song that was previously saved on disk. Specify how the Expression Pedal will function when your performance is being recorded and when ATELIER song files are being played back. 1. Press the [Utility] button. ■ Function During Recording 2.
Settings for the Composer ■ Function During Playback You can specify whether or not the Expression pedal will function while ATELIER song files are being played back. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ “Exp. Source.” ] and [ ] buttons to select Switching the Display of Lyrics On or Off Some music files have Lyrics included and these Lyrics can be displayed on the screen. You can turn on or off the lyrics display of such music files. 1. Press the [Utility] button. fig.09-06 2.
Adjusting the Effects Sustain Effect Changing the Sustain Length Sustain allows you to add a decay to each voice after the keys are released. You can change the length of the sustain in each register. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ “Sustain.” ] and [ ] buttons to select 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ “Sustain.” ] and [ ] buttons to select 3. Press the [Rec] button. 3. Press the [Rec] button. 4. Press the Menu [ “Sustain.
Various Other Settings Turning Initial Touch On/Off (Initial Touch) Initial Touch is a function that translates the force used in playing the keys into a directly proportional amount of volume. It can be switched ON/OFF independently for the Upper and Lower registers. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ “Initial Touch.
Various Other Settings Preventing Rhythm Tempos from Switching Automatically (Auto Standard Tempo) You can prevent rhythm tempos from switching automatically when you switch rhythms. 1. Press the [Utility] button. 2. Press the Menu [ ] and [ ] buttons to select “AutoStdTempo” (Auto Standard Tempo). 3. Press the Value [-] and [+] buttons to switch the Auto Standard Tempo “ON” or “OFF.
Various Other Settings Adjust the Standard Pitch (Master Tune) Selecting the MIDI Transmit Channel (Tx MIDI Channel) The basic pitch of an instrument is generally considered as the pitch of the middle A note. The “Master Tune” parameter lets you adjust this basic pitch to match the pitch of any other instruments that are playing together with the AT-5. You can use the MIDI connectors of the AT-5 to transmit musical data to external devices.
Connecting with External Devices If you want to hook up an external instrument to the AT-5, then this chapter is for you. Connecting Audio Equipment Output Jack Names and Functions of Jacks and Connectors 1 MIDI Out/In Connectors You can connect external MIDI instruments to these connectors to exchange performance information. 2 Damper Pedal Jacks You can connect a damper pedal (sold separately) and use it to produce a lingering effect for the notes you play on the keyboard.
Connecting with External Devices If You’re Using MIDI ● What’s MIDI? MIDI stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface,” and is a unified standard for the exchange of performance data and other information between electronic instruments and computers. ■ Connecting the AT-5 to a MIDI Instrument NOTE To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.
Troubleshooting If the AT-5 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. When you press the [Power On] switch, the power doesn’t come on ❍ Power cord is not connected correctly (p. 15). No sound is heard ❍ The [Master Volume] knob is set too low (p. 15). ❍ Headphones are connected (p. 15). When you connect the headphones, the sound is heard only through the headphones.
Troubleshooting When play the lower part of the keyboard, the bass voice is heard ❍ The [Bass To Lower] button (p. 23) is pressed. ❍ When the [Bass To Lower] button is switched on (lit), the bass voice is played as the root of chords played in the Lower part. Bass voice not playing ❍ The [Bass To Lower] button’s indicator is unlit. Press the [Bass To Lower] button so its indicator is lighted.
Display Messages fig.E.00 Meanings: • To protect the copyright, this music file cannot be saved as SMF format. • When you want to save as Atelier format, you can save on a floppy disk. fig.E.11 Meanings: • There is not sufficient space left on the floppy disk for the data to be saved. Prepare another floppy disk that has been formatted on this instrument. fig.E.12 fig.E.01 Meanings: • You can only play the music data. It cannot be saved on a floppy disk or internal memory.
Display Messages fig.E.30 Meanings: • The performance data is excessively large, and cannot be loaded. • Since the internal memory is full, recording is not possible. fig.ot-03 Meanings: • To carry out the procedure, you first need to erase performance data in the AT-5. This message asks you to confirm that you don’t mind doing this. To erase the data, press the [Rec] button. When you do not want to erase it, press the [Reset] button then save the data on floppy disk. fig.E.40 fig.
Chord List ● symbol : Indicates the constituent note of chords. ★ symbol : Chord shown with an “★”can be played by pressing just the key marked with the “★” (when Chord Intelligence is ON).
Chord List F# G A A B B F#maj7 Gmaj7 A maj7 Amaj7 B maj7 Bmaj7 F#7 G7 A 7 A7 B 7 B7 F#m Gm A m Am B m Bm F#m7 Gm7 A m7 Am7 B m7 Bm7 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 F#sus4 Gsus4 A sus4 Asus4 B sus4 Bsus4 F#7sus4 G7sus4 A 7sus4 A7sus4 B 7sus4 B7sus4 F#6 G6 A 6 A6 B 6 B6 F#m6 Gm6 A m6 Am6 B m6 Bm6 73
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 instruments used. Reverb An effect that simulates the reverberation of a concert hall. Automatic Accompaniment Accompaniment is played automatically in response to the Root Note chords played in the keyboard’s Lower part. The root note is the basis of a chord.
Glossary About ATELIER Series Sound Generator The ATELIER series come equipped with GM2/GS sound generators. SMF with Lyrics “SMF with Lyrics” refers to SMF (Standard MIDI File) that contains the lyrics. When music files carrying the “SMF with Lyrics” logo are played back on a compatible device (one General MIDI 2 bearing the same logo), the lyrics appears in its display.
MIDI Implementation Chart Roland Organ Date : July 1, 2003 MIDI Implementation Chart Model AT-5 Transmitted Function...
Demo Song List To play the Demo Songs, please refer to “Listening to the Demo Songs” (p. 17).
Index A H AC Adaptor .....................................................................14 Arrangement .............................................................29, 74 Arranger Function ..........................................................30 Auto Std Tempo (Auto Standard Tempo) ..................64 Automatic Accompaniment .........................................30 Harmony Intelligence ..............................................31–32 Headphones ...............................................
Index Reverb Effect .............................................................34, 74 Rhythm ............................................................................26 Accompaniment ........................................................29 Ending ........................................................................28 Fill In ...........................................................................29 Intro ............................................................................
MEMO 80
MEMO 81
Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. AFRICA EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: 20-2-417-1828 REUNION Maison FO - YAM Marcel 25 Rue Jules Hermann, Chaudron - BP79 97 491 Ste Clotilde Cedex, REUNION ISLAND TEL: (0262) 218-429 SOUTH AFRICA That Other Music Shop (PTY) Ltd. 11 Melle St.
To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover to left or right on the master page. For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/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.
To resize thickness, move all items on the front cover to left or right on the master page. AT-5 Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” (p. 2), “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” (p. 3, 4), and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (p. 5, 6). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit.