Roland AT15 User Manual
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Main Features
We want to take a moment to thank you for your purchase of the Roland AT-15 “Atelier Series”
Organ.
The AT-15 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.
Organ.
The AT-15 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.
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Basic Concepts of the ATELIER Series
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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.
onboard so you are sure to enjoy having access to all the sounds you expect from an organ.
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Panel Layout Based on a Tradition of Emphasis on Realtime
Operation
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 feature the same operability, allowing
you to start playing immediately even if you switch models.
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 feature the same operability, allowing
you to start playing immediately even if you switch models.
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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.
included onboard. You can simply select sounds and enjoy playing the organ no need to perform
complicated editing operations.
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Expansive Lower Keyboard with Damper Pedal for Piano-like
Expressiveness
Expressiveness
Piano is indispensable to the performance of contemporary music. On the ATELIER series, the
lower keyboard features an expanded range that gives you the expressive power 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.
lower keyboard features an expanded range that gives you the expressive power 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.
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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.
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.
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Music Styles From Around the World
Many of the best-loved musical styles from around the world (rhythm and automatic
accompaniment patterns) are built in, allowing you to enjoy an international range of
performances.
accompaniment patterns) are built in, allowing you to enjoy an international range of
performances.
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Make Full Use of Music Files
Compatible with GM2, the world standard in SMF music files, and equipped with its own floppy
disk drive, the AT-15 brings you access to the wealth of SMF music files available on the market.
You can also mute parts, allowing you to practice the part for each hand separately, and enjoy
performing ensemble with the music files.
disk drive, the AT-15 brings you access to the wealth of SMF music files available on the market.
You can also mute parts, allowing you to practice the part for each hand separately, and enjoy
performing ensemble with the music files.
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