Casio AT-5 User Manual

EAT3/AT5-E-1BUSER’S GUIDEPlease keep all information for future reference.Safety Precautions Before trying to use the keyboard, be sure to read the se

General GuideE-8Your Digital Keyboard is equipped with a song sequencer and other features that you can use to store data you create. This stored data

Using the Pattern SequencerE-98The following describes each of the different instrument part statuses that appear in the lower left corner of the scre

Using the Pattern SequencerE-99 Replacing the Accompaniment Patterns of an Existing Rhythm with New RecordingsWith this procedure, you re-record one

Using the Pattern SequencerE-1003.Use buttons L-13 (INTRO) through L-16 (SYNCHRO/ENDING) to select the accompaniment pattern you want to play. If you

Using the Pattern SequencerE-1011.While the pattern sequencer screen is displayed, press the C-6 (RECORD) button.• The button will start to flash and

Using the Pattern SequencerE-1021.Perform steps 1 through 6 under “To rehearse before editing an existing rhythm” (page E-99).2.Perform the procedure

Using the Pattern SequencerE-1036.If you want to record notes you play on the keyboard in real time, perform the following steps.• The operation you c

Using the Pattern SequencerE-1048.Repeat steps 4 through 7 for all of the parts you want to edit.• It is recommended that you save the rhythm as a use

Using the Pattern SequencerE-1056.Configure mixer settings for the selected instrument part. You can skip this step if you do not want to configure mi

Using the Pattern SequencerE-1061.Press the C-4 (PATTERN SEQUENCER) button.• This displays the pattern sequencer screen. For details about screen cont

Using the Pattern SequencerE-107• Pressing the R-15 (EXIT) button in place of the operation in step 1 displays the confirmation screen shown below. Pr

E-9Getting Ready to PlayPrepare a household power outlet or batteries.• Be sure to comply with the separate “Safety Precautions”. Incorrect use of thi

Using the Pattern SequencerE-1086.Use the R-17 (u, i) buttons to select the instrument part you want to edit.7.Edit the selected accompaniment pattern

Using the Pattern SequencerE-109The event editor screen shows the individual events recorded to an instrument part as shown in the sample screen below

Using the Pattern SequencerE-1101.On the pattern sequencer screen, select the “Recorded Data” or “Empty” status instrument part whose events you want

Using the Pattern SequencerE-111The settings in this section control how instruments parts you are currently editing or creating are sounding when pla

Using the Pattern SequencerE-112 Table (Chord conversion table)Recording of each accompaniment pattern is normally performed using C major (root of C

Using the Pattern SequencerE-113 BreakPoint (Break Point)This parameter specifies the key, from C to B, that is the point at which Auto Accompaniment

Using the Pattern SequencerE-114• This procedure copies note events only.• You will not be able to perform this procedure if an INTRO or ENDING is sel

Using the Pattern SequencerE-1151.While the pattern sequencer screen is displayed, hold down the R-13 (FUNCTION) button and press the C-4 (EDIT) butto

E-116Recording and Playing AudioAll of the sound output by the Digital Keyboard can be recorded as audio files on a memory card. The maximum recording

Recording and Playing AudioE-117You can record keyboard play while in the rhythm mode or song sequencer mode.• Recording is actually performed in the

Getting Ready to PlayE-10You can use six D-size batteries for power.• Use alkaline or zinc-carbon batteries. Never use oxyride or any other nickel bas

Recording and Playing AudioE-1181.Referring to “Audio Recording” (page E-116), determine what type of performance you want to record.2.If you plan to

Recording and Playing AudioE-1194.If required, perform the steps below to switch from the time counter screen to the tempo, measure, beat screen. If y

Recording and Playing AudioE-1201.Perform the procedure under “To get ready for audio recording” (page E-118).• This enters the rhythm mode.2.Perform

Recording and Playing AudioE-121• You can start audio playback operations from the rhythm mode or the song sequencer mode. You cannot start from the c

Recording and Playing AudioE-1224.Press the L-17 (PLAY/STOP) button.• This will start playback of the audio file and cause the L-17 (PLAY/STOP) button

Recording and Playing AudioE-1231.Perform steps 1 through 4 under “To play back a recorded audio file” (page E-121) to start playback.2.When playback

Recording and Playing AudioE-1241.Press the C-2 (AUDIO PLAY) button to enter the audio play mode.2.Use the dial or the R-14 (–, +) buttons to display

E-125Using the Function MenuThe function menu contains items for tuning and touch adjustments, local on/off, and other global settings that need to be

Using the Function MenuE-1264.To exit the function menu, press the R-13 (FUNCTION) button or R-15 (EXIT) button.• Note that all function menu settings

Using the Function MenuE-127Specifies how many times notes or chords should sound within one beat for arpeggio phrases played by the arpeggiator (page

E-11ConnectionsUsing headphones cuts off output from the built-in speakers, which means you can practice playing even late at night without disturbing

Using the Function MenuE-128• For details about “parts” mentioned here, see “How Parts are Organized” (page E-38).Adjusts the Auto Accompaniment volum

Using the Function MenuE-129Specifies if Auto Power Off (page E-13) is enabled (on*) or disabled (oFF). Even when “on” is selected for this setting, y

Using the Function MenuE-130 To initialize all data and settings (or parameter settings only)1.Press the R-13 (FUNCTION) button to display the functi

E-131Using a Memory CardYou can save Digital Keyboard user area data to a memory card and load data from a memory card to Digital Keyboard memory. You

Using a Memory CardE-132• The message “Please Wait” will remain on the display while a data save operation is in progress. Do not perform any other op

Using a Memory CardE-1334.Use the R-17 (t, y) buttons to move the 0 to “CardFormat”.5.Press the R-16 (ENTER) button.• This will cause the confirmation

Using a Memory CardE-1345.Press the R-17 (y) button to change to the “Xxxx Save”*1 screen.• To save a song sequencer song in SMF format, press the R-1

Using a Memory CardE-135 Memory card Data StorageThe above procedure stores Digital Keyboard data in a folder named MUSICDAT on the memory card.• The

Using a Memory CardE-1361.Insert the memory card into the card slot.2.Press the C-9 (CARD) button to enter the card mode.3.While holding down the R-13

Using a Memory CardE-137You can use the Digital Keyboard to play music files you saved to a memory card with your computer.• Supported music files are

ConnectionsE-12You can use the Digital Keyboard’s speakers to output sound from a CD player, another digital keyboard, or other external device, or fr

Using a Memory CardE-138When playing a music file of a piano piece that has the left hand and the right hand parts recorded in separate MIDI channels,

Using a Memory CardE-139You can perform the following operations and play on the keyboard along with playback of a music file on a memory card.• Selec

E-140Connecting to a ComputerYou can connect the Digital Keyboard to a computer and exchange MIDI data between them. You can send play data from the D

Connecting to a ComputerE-141You can transfer song sequencer songs, user rhythms, and other data in Digital Keyboard memory to a computer for storage.

Connecting to a ComputerE-142You can transfer rhythm data from other models by loading it from a memory card, or by using Data Manager to transfer the

E-143ReferenceError MessagesDisplay MessageCause Required ActionFormat 1. The current memory card format is not compatible with this Digital Keyboard.

ReferenceE-144Memory Full 1. There is not enough memory capacity required for pattern sequencer operations.1. To record new data of some part of some

ReferenceE-145TroubleshootingSymptom ActionIncluded AccessoriesI can’t find something that should be included with the product.Carefully check inside

ReferenceE-146Some notes are cut off while they are playing.Notes are cut off whenever the number of notes being sounded exceeds the maximum polyphony

ReferenceE-147SpecificationsModels AT-3 / AT-5Keyboard AT-3: 61 standard-size keysAT-5: 76 standard-size keysTouch Response 2 types, OffMaximum Polyph

E-13Selecting and Playing a Tone1.Rotate the L-2 (MAIN VOLUME) knob towards MIN to set the volume to a low level.2.Referring to “Connections” (page E-

ReferenceE-148• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.Memory CardsSupported Memory Cards SD or SDHC memory cards, 2GB to 32GB

ReferenceE-149Be sure to read and observe the following operating precautions. LocationAvoid the following locations for this product.• Areas exposed

ReferenceE-150The table below shows the preset DSPs that can be selected by the procedure under “To use a DSP” (page E-34).• The “Number” column shows

ReferenceE-151All of the Digital Keyboard’s preset DSPs belong to one of the DSP types shown in the table below. When creating a user DSP (page E-35)

ReferenceE-152 Single Type DSP Parameters01: WahThis is a “wah” effect that can automatically affect the frequency using an LFO.Parameters and Value

ReferenceE-15308: FlangerApplies wildly pulsating and metallic reverberation to sounds. LFO waveform is selectable.Parameters and Value Ranges:1:LFO R

ReferenceE-15414: Lo-FiApplies various types of noise to the input signal to reproduce a retro Lo-Fi sound.Includes wow and flutter for rotational flu

ReferenceE-155In addition to the chords that can be fingered with Fingered 1 and Fingered 2, the following chords also are recognized.• With Fingered

ReferenceE-156Chord Example ListRootChordTypeMmdimaugsus4sus27m7M7m7b57b57sus4add9madd9mM7dim7696m6(A#)/BbBF#/(Gb)G(G#)/AbAFCC#/(Db)D(D#)/EbE• Since t

ReferenceE-157The following shows the relationship between MIDI IN and MIDI OUT channels and each part.* The A01 part MIDI OUT channel depends on the

Selecting and Playing a ToneE-14 To disable Auto Power Off1.While the Digital Keyboard is turned on, press the L-1 (POWER) button to turn it off.2.Wh

ReferenceE-158Parameter ListTo check this setting item:Refer to this column in the table below:Setting items that are always saved when power is turne

Function Transmitted Recognized RemarksBasic Channel1 - 161 - 161 - 161 - 16Default ChangedNoteNumber0 - 1270 - 127 *1True voiceAfter TouchControlChan

ProgramChangeO 0 - 127O 0 - 127:True #System ExclusiveO *2OSystem CommonXXXXXX: Song Pos: Song Sel: TuneAux MessagesRemarksXOXOXXOOXOOX: All sound off

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Selecting and Playing a ToneE-155.Now you can play on the keyboard using the tone you selected.• You also can use the R-14 (–, +) buttons to select a

Selecting and Playing a ToneE-161.Refer to the separate “Appendix” to look up the group(s) and numbers of the two tones (UPPER 1 part tone and UPPER 2

Selecting and Playing a ToneE-171.While holding down the R-19 (SPLIT) button, press the keyboard key that you want to be the leftmost key in the right

NOTICEThis 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. These lim

Selecting and Playing a ToneE-18The transpose feature lets you raise or lower the overall tuning of the keyboard in semitone steps. You can use this f

Selecting and Playing a ToneE-191.Press the L-10 (METRONOME) button.• This will start the metronome.• The display will show the tempo along with a cou

Selecting and Playing a ToneE-20 To adjust the tempo by tapping a beat1.While holding down the R-13 (FUNCTION) button, tap the L-12 (TAP) button four

Selecting and Playing a ToneE-21With the arpeggiator, you can play various arpeggios and other phrases automatically by simply pressing keys on the ke

E-22Playing with an Oriental ScaleYou can change the scale of the keyboard to various Oriental scales or other temperaments.• The settings you configu

Playing with an Oriental ScaleE-23You can use the procedure below to instantly fine tune the note assigned to all the keyboard keys that play it in 1

Playing with an Oriental ScaleE-242.Press the R-16 (ENTER) button.• This displays a preset temperament selection screen like the one shown below.3.Use

Playing with an Oriental ScaleE-25You can use the following procedure to store up to four scale setups in memory for quick and easy recall whenever yo

E-26Using Auto AccompanimentWith Auto Accompaniment, simply select the accompaniment rhythm you want and the matching accompaniment (drums, guitar, et

Using Auto AccompanimentE-276.Press the L-16 (SYNCHRO/ENDING) button.• This enters synchro standby (Auto Accompaniment waiting for you to play a chord

Important!Please note the following important information before using this product.• Before using the optional AC Adaptor to power the unit, be sure

Using Auto AccompanimentE-28While Auto Accompaniment is playing, you use the chord keyboard to specify the chord root and type. The area of the keyboa

Using Auto AccompanimentE-29There are six different Auto Accompaniment patterns, shown below. You can switch between patterns during accompaniment pla

Using Auto AccompanimentE-30Auto harmonize lets you add harmony to melody notes you play with your right hand. You can select any one of 12 Auto harmo

E-31Applying Effects to a SoundYou can apply a variety of different acoustic effects to the sounds produced by the Digital Keyboard. The built-in effe

Applying Effects to a SoundE-32 DSP Effect Mode ConfigurationThe DSP effect mode is enabled while “DSP” is selected for the “Chorus/DSP”effect parame

Applying Effects to a SoundE-33Effects are divided among different types (reverb, chorus, DSP), so first you need to use the procedure below to select

Applying Effects to a SoundE-342.If you want, use the R-17 (t, y) buttons to move the thick brackets (%) to the “DSP Disable”setting, and then use the

Applying Effects to a SoundE-354.Use the R-17 (t, y) buttons to move the thick brackets (%) to the “DSP” setting.• This causes the number and name of

Applying Effects to a SoundE-365.Use the R-17 (t, y) buttons to move the 0 to the parameter you want to change.• For information about the operation a

Applying Effects to a SoundE-37The table below shows the parameters that can be configured on the DSP editor screen.The settings marked with an asteri

E-2ContentsGeneral Guide ... E-4Reading the Display ... E-6Modes...

E-38Using the MixerThe sound source of this Digital Keyboard is capable of sounding up to 32 individual parts simultaneously. Each part can be control

Using the MixerE-391.Press the C-7 (MIXER) button.• This causes the mixer screen to appear.2.Use the R-17 (u, i) buttons to select the mixer parameter

Using the MixerE-40• For details about how initial default settings are configured when you perform the following procedure, see “Parameter List” (pag

Using the MixerE-41The tables below show the parameters that can be configured on the mixer screen.The settings marked with an asterisk (*) in the “Se

Using the MixerE-42MIC/INST parameters include settings related to the T-5 (INST IN) and T-8 (MIC IN) terminals.MIC/INST ParametersParameter Name Desc

Using the MixerE-43Part parameters include setting items that can be adjusted for parts A01 through A16 and B01 through B16.Part ParametersParameter N

E-44Using the Tone EditorYou can create a user tone by editing one of the built-in preset tones.The preset tones built into this Digital Keyboard cons

Using the Tone EditorE-45• Cutoff FrequencyThe cutoff frequency is a parameter for adjusting timbre by cutting any frequency that is higher than a spe

Using the Tone EditorE-464.Use the dial or R-14 (–, +) buttons to change the setting value.• Pressing the R-14 (–, +) buttons at the same time returns

Using the Tone EditorE-47The table below shows the parameters that can be configured on the tone editor screen. For information about each parameter,

ContentsE-3Using the Pattern Sequencer ... E-97About the Pattern Sequencer ... E-97Creating

Using the Tone EditorE-48DSP Parameters 1 through 8Shows up to eight parameters for “DSP Type”. *2 *2DSP RevSend(DSP Reverb Send)Adjusts how much reve

E-49Music PresetsMusic presets provide one-touch access to Auto Accompaniment, tone, reverb, and other settings that are configured in accordance with

Music PresetsE-503.Use the buttons from L-4 ([A] POPS/ROCK/DANCE) to L-9 ([F] USER RHYTHMS) to select a music preset group.• The L-9 ([F] USER RHYTHMS

Music PresetsE-51The settings listed in the table below are recalled when a music preset is selected.• Except for the chord progression, all of the se

Music PresetsE-52While the music preset screen is displayed, you can use the L-18 (ACCOMP ON/OFF) button to change Auto Accompaniment settings.• Each

Music PresetsE-53Preset areas numbered F:001 through F:050 are for storage of user presets. You can have up to 50 user presets stored in memory at one

Music PresetsE-546.Use the R-17 (y) button to move the 0 to “Store” and then press the R-16 (ENTER) button.• This displays a screen for specifying the

Music PresetsE-55This section explains how chord progressions are played in accordance with the “Timing” (Timing set) settings in step 5 under “To cre

Music PresetsE-56•3/4Plays chords measure-by-measure at a timing that is 3/4 times that of the recording. This setting is best for use with a 6/8 time

Music PresetsE-57You can modify the preset chord progression and save it as a user preset, or you can create a new chord progression from scratch and

E-4General Guide• Illustrations in this User’s Guide show the AT-5.BackDialL-1 - L-18 C-1 - C-17R-1 - R-20D-1 - D-17S-1T-1 - T-9S-2

Music PresetsE-581.Perform steps 1 through 4 of the procedure under “Chord Progression Editing Flow” on page E-57.2.Use the R-17 (t, y) buttons to mov

Music PresetsE-594.Specify the location of the new chord insert as a number of beats after the current cursor position.• Except for the R-8 (7) button

Music PresetsE-601.Perform steps 1 through 4 of the procedure under “Chord Progression Editing Flow” on page E-57.2.While holding down the R-13 (FUNCT

E-61Saving Keyboard Setups to Registration MemoryRegistration memory lets you store Digital Keyboard setups (tone, rhythm, etc.) for instant recall wh

Saving Keyboard Setups to Registration MemoryE-621.Configure the tone, rhythm, and other settings you want to include in the setup.2.Press the C-10 (B

E-63Using the Song SequencerYou can use the song sequencer to record keyboard play (including Auto Accompaniment), or to record individual parts (mult

Using the Song SequencerE-642.Press the C-6 (RECORD) button.• The button will start flashing and the EASY REC screen shown below will appear on the di

Using the Song SequencerE-651.Perform steps 1 through 4 under “To perform using a music preset” (page E-49).2.Press the C-6 (RECORD) button.• The butt

Using the Song SequencerE-66 Recording Start• Beat setting•Rhythm selection• Tempo setting• Scale setting• The mixer settings below– All part paramet

Using the Song SequencerE-67This section explains how to record to the system track and how to record to Tracks 01 through 16. For details about track

General GuideE-5• In this manual, the term “Digital Keyboard” refers to the AT-3/AT-5.• This manual uses the numbers and names below to refer to butto

Using the Song SequencerE-68• Page 2 of the menu screen has a “RecType” setting, but this setting cannot be used when recording a performance to the s

Using the Song SequencerE-694.Use the R-17 (u, i) buttons to select a track (Track 01 through Track 16).5.Configure panel settings as required for you

Using the Song SequencerE-701.While the song sequencer mode initial screen is on the display after track recording is complete, hold down the R-13 (FU

Using the Song SequencerE-71You can access the mixer during playback, playback standby, or record standby (C-6 (RECORD) button flashing), or while rec

Using the Song SequencerE-726.Press the L-17 (START/STOP) button.• This starts punch-in playback.• The following operations are supported during punch

Using the Song SequencerE-736.Use the R-17 (u, i) buttons to move the cursor, use the dial or the R-14 (–, +) buttons to change the value at the curso

Using the Song SequencerE-745.Use the R-17 (y) button to move the 0 to “PanelRecord”.6.Press the R-16 (ENTER) button.7.In response to the “Sure?” mess

Using the Song SequencerE-751.Press the C-5 (SONG SEQUENCER) button to enter the song sequencer mode.2.Use the dial or R-14 (–, +) buttons to select a

Using the Song SequencerE-767.To stop playback, press the L-17 (START/STOP) button.• Pressing the R-15 (EXIT) button without pressing the R-16 (ENTER)

Using the Song SequencerE-771.Perform the procedure under “To start a song editor operation” on page E-76 to display the song editor menu, with the 0

General GuideE-6This section explains the contents of the Digital Keyboard’s display screen.1Detailed information areaThis area displays a variety of

Using the Song SequencerE-781.Perform the procedure under “To start a song editor operation” on page E-76 to display the song editor menu.2.Use the R-

Using the Song SequencerE-79As explained in detail under “Songs, tracks, and parts” (page E-65), the system track is an individual track, while the ke

Using the Song SequencerE-80The following operations are supported during track (system track, Tracks 01 through 16) editing.• Clearing a single track

Using the Song SequencerE-811.Perform the procedure under “To start a track editor operation” on page E-80 to display the track editor menu.2.Use the

Using the Song SequencerE-827.After everything is the way you want, press the R-16 (ENTER) button.• If the destination track does not contain recorded

Using the Song SequencerE-83The event editor screen displays the individual events that make up a song as values and characters as shown in the sample

Using the Song SequencerE-84 Event Data ListThe following table shows the event types that correspond to the abbreviations that appear on the display

Using the Song SequencerE-85System Track EventsEvent Type2 display during insert4 display Parameter Name Setting Range2 display Event NameTnU1 UPPER 1

Using the Song SequencerE-861.Perform steps 1 to 3 of the procedure under “To start an event editor operation” on page E-82 to display the event edito

Using the Song SequencerE-871.Perform the procedure under “To start an event editor operation” on page E-82.2.Use R-17 (i) button to display page thre

General GuideE-7Your Digital Keyboard has three modes: a rhythm mode, a card mode, and a song sequencer mode. The currently selected mode is shown as

Using the Song SequencerE-881.Display the event editor screen of the track that includes the events you want to delete.• See “To select a track for ed

Using the Song SequencerE-891.Display the event editor screen of the track where you want to insert the event.• See “To select a track for editing” (p

Using the Song SequencerE-903.Press the C-12 (COPY) button.• This displays the “Copy” screen.• If you have already specified a range using the locator

Using the Song SequencerE-911.Display the event editor screen of the track you want to quantize.• See “To select a track for editing” (page E-86).2.Pr

Using the Song SequencerE-92You can use the procedures in this section to delete all pitch bender events from a track or from a specific range in a tr

Using the Song SequencerE-931.Display the event editor screen of the track you want to edit.• See “To select a track for editing” (page E-86).2.Depend

Using the Song SequencerE-941.Perform steps 1 through 5 under “To adjust the velocity value of a note event” on page E-93. In step 4, select “Gatetime

Using the Song SequencerE-951.Perform steps 1 and 2 under “To delete a beat event” (page E-94).2.Move the cursor to the beat event that comes immediat

Using the Song SequencerE-965.Use buttons R-1 (5) to R-4 (•) and buttons R-7 (6) to R-10 (,) to specify the length of the note you want to input.• For

E-97Using the Pattern SequencerYou can use the pattern sequencer to create accompaniment patterns that sound while using the Digital Keyboard’s Auto A