Roland V-Accordion FR-1x Owner'S Manual Download

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Important notes

FR-1x V-Accordion

Storage devices that can be connected to the
FR-1x’s USB port

• The FR-1x allows you to connect commercially available USB

memories. You can purchase such devices at a computer store, a
digital camera dealer, etc.

• Use USB memory sold by Roland (M-UF series). We cannot guaran-

tee operation if any other USB memory is used.

Before using external USB memories

• When connecting a USB memory, carefully insert it all the way

into the FR-1x’s USB port.

• Do not touch the pins of the FR-1x’s USB port or allow them to

become dirty.

• Never insert or remove a USB memory while this unit’s power is

on. Doing so may corrupt the unit’s data or the data on the USB
memory.

• USB memories are constructed using precision components; han-

dle the storage devices carefully, paying particular note to the fol-
lowing.

• To prevent damage from static electrical charges, discharge any

static electricity that might be present in your body before han-
dling a USB memory.

• Do not touch the terminals with your fingers or any metal

object.

• Do not bend or drop a USB memory, or subject it to strong

impact.

• Do not leave a USB memory in direct sunlight or in locations

such as a closed-up automobile.

• Do not allow a USB memory to become wet.

• Do not disassemble or modify your external USB memory.

• When connecting a USB memory, position it horizontally with the

FR-1x’s USB port and insert it without using excessive force. The
USB port may be damaged if you use excessive force when insert-
ing a USB memory.

• Do not insert anything other than a USB memory (e.g., wire, coins,

other types of device) into the USB port. Doing so will damage the
FR-1x’s USB port.

• Never connect your USB memory to the FR-1x via a USB hub.

Notice

• MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is licensed from

Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and THOMSON Multimedia Corpora-
tion.

• Roland and V-Accordion are either registered trademarks or trade-

marks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.

• MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio

concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed
by Technology Properties Limited (TPL).
Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL Group.

• Company and product names appearing in this document are

trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

FR-1x GB.book Page 10 Tuesday, November 8, 2011 11:44 AM

Summary of Contents for V-Accordion FR-1x

Page 1: ...r Owner s Manual FR 1x GB book Page 1 Tuesday November 8 2011 11 44 AM ...

Page 2: ...rminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug NEUTRAL LIVE For the U K For the UK For Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations NOTICE AVIS For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY ...

Page 3: ... to for additional related information are given like this p The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display Note however that your unit may incorporate a newer enhanced version of the system e g include newer sounds so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual Before using this instrument ca...

Page 4: ...hand Free Bass mode 31 9 Using the FR 1x s audio player 32 Copying audio files to a USB memory 32 Playing back audio files 32 Selecting audio files 33 Adjusting the playback level 34 10 Highlighting some practical functions 35 Using the metronome 35 Changing the key of the keyboard transpose 35 Adjusting the balance 35 Musette Detune 35 Switching off the internal speakers Speaker Mode 36 11 Saving...

Page 5: ...eters 59 15 Restoring the factory defaults 64 Loading all factory settings 64 Restoring the User Sets to their factory defaults 64 16 Troubleshooting 66 17 Error messages 68 18 Specifications 69 19 Appendix 71 Ways in which the FR 1x displays alphabetic characters of file names 71 MIDI implementation 72 MIDI Implementation Chart 74 20 Information 75 21 Index 76 FR 1x GB book Page 5 Tuesday Novembe...

Page 6: ...nd bass and chord sections Sound expansion The FR 1x provides two internal memories that allow you to add new sounds Sophisticated bellows response Faster response and higher sensitivity and precision plus detection of bellows opening closing with new bellows pressure sensing circuitry A bellows resistance regulator knob allows you to adjust the bellows inertia to your preference USB based audio p...

Page 7: ...aining liquid e g flower vases on this product Never allow foreign objects e g flammable objects coins wires or liquids e g water or juice to enter this product Doing so may cause short cir cuits faulty operation or other malfunctions 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...

Page 8: ...event cords and cables from becoming entan gled Also all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children Never climb on top of or place heavy objects on the unit Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into or unplugging from an outlet or this unit Before moving the unit disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices Be...

Page 9: ...se a mild non abrasive detergent Afterwards be sure to wipe the instrument thoroughly with a soft dry cloth Never use benzine thinner alcohol or solvents of any kind to avoid the possibility of discoloration and or deformation Repairs and data Please be aware that all data contained in the unit s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs Important data should always be backed up to a US...

Page 10: ...it to strong impact Do not leave a USB memory in direct sunlight or in locations such as a closed up automobile Do not allow a USB memory to become wet Do not disassemble or modify your external USB memory When connecting a USB memory position it horizontally with the FR 1x s USB port and insert it without using excessive force The USB port may be damaged if you use excessive force when insert ing...

Page 11: ...es The FR 1x s bass and chord section is velocity sensi tive Bellows The bellows is an important part of the accordion The movement of the bellows indeed lends expres sion and dynamics to the sound Several techniques are available one of which is called bellows shake rapid opening and closing movements The bellows inertia can be set with the resistance regulator and air button Bellows resistance r...

Page 12: ...o add drum percussion sounds to the bass and chord section F SET register This register is used to recall one of 16 Sets from one of the 4 Set families press the SET register and one of the 4 treble registers The SET register has additional functions To edit function and MIDI parameters press and hold SET To change octaves press SET and 1 OCT or 2 OCT To activate the metronome press SET and then t...

Page 13: ...ally you can use the Power switch to turn the unit back on again If you don t want the power to turn off automatically change the Auto Off setting to Off as described on page 55 M VOLUME knob This knob allows you to set the V Accordion s overall volume Bass control panel N Bass registers These registers allow you to select the desired bass sound NOTE By pressing and holding any register you can sw...

Page 14: ...f you use both connectors the FR 1x s out put is stereo In that case the signals of the Treble section are transmitted to the L MONO socket while the R MONO socket transmits the bass and chord signal If you only use one jack connected to the L or R socket the FR 1x s output is mono NOTE On the FR 1x connecting jacks to these sockets does not mute the internal speakers NOTE Using these sockets and ...

Page 15: ... the included power cord may differ from the one shown above NOTE Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit PSB 1U Also make sure the line voltage at the installa tion matches the input voltage specified on the AC adap tor s body Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity or be designed for a different voltage so their use could result in damage malfunction or electric shock 3 ...

Page 16: ...he FREE BASS BATTERY button The FR 1x s display now shows the battery status ooo means that the charge is still at the maximum level oo refers to a medium level and o to a low charge level If the o starts flashing you need to replace or recharge the batteries If the message AdP is displayed the FR 1x is powered by the sup plied adaptor NOTE The battery charge indication is only an approximation Ba...

Page 17: ...oose unbalanced mono cables with 1 4 jacks at one end for the FR 1x The connectors at the other end need to match the input sockets of the device to which you are connecting the FR 1x NOTE If you use a commercially available wireless transmitter the FR 1x s output signals may distort In that case change the FR 1x s output level see Output Level Attenuation on p 55 NOTE If your amplifier is monaura...

Page 18: ...es run between your legs not sideways to avoid damaging or bending the cables Attaching the straps Proceed as follows to attach the straps to your FR 1x 1 Unpack the straps The FR 1x comes with two straps each with two ends the upper end is fitted with a Velcro strip and the clip the lower end is not See the illustration below 2 Put the FR 1x on a stable surface as shown in the illustration below ...

Page 19: ...e see the illustration 9 Turn the strap end around and insert it into the lower eyelet then pull it tight NOTE You may want to adjust the length first to suit your prefer ence 10 Slide the plastic clip over the loose and long lower strap ends to secure the strap 11 Repeat steps 7 9 for the other lower strap end Bass strap The FR 1x s bass strap used to move the bellows in and out is made of fabric...

Page 20: ...te core on the adapter cable If you like you can also add the MIDI cable and audio cables to this assembly 2 Secure the attachment strip as shown in the illustration making sure that the ferrite core cannot slide out of the loop 3 Hold the adapter cable close to the right strap and wind the attachment strip around it as shown The strip is fitted with a Velcro layer that holds it in place 4 Keep wi...

Page 21: ...to an appropriate level 4 Adjust the volume of the receiving audio device if connected Turning off the power 1 Turn the VOLUME knob all the way towards the small dot to minimize the vol ume If you connected the FR 1x to an amplifier etc set its volume to the minimum value as well 2 Press the FR 1x s POWER button its indi cator goes dark Using headphones The FR 1x has one jack for plugging in headp...

Page 22: ... the right of a digit has the following meaning In addition to the above the display also shows infor mation that refers to the selected function Messages information are displayed only temporarily There are also two indicators below the display that serve the following purposes Digit Explanation First Refers to the bass register you are currently using Second The digit in the middle refers to the...

Page 23: ...he VOLUME knob to change the vol ume if it is too loud or too soft 5 Press ORCHESTRA and ORGAN again to leave demo song mode NOTE During demo song playback the FR 1x s keyboards cannot be used NOTE No data for the music that is played back will be output from the MIDI OUT socket or USB COMPUTER port The following demo songs are available NOTE All rights reserved Unauthorized use of this material f...

Page 24: ...u do not press a treble register the display returns to the main page after a while In that case press SET again and proceed with step 2 NOTE If you hold down SET for more than 2 seconds without pressing another register the FR 1x switches to PARAME TER mode In that case press SET again to leave that mode then repeat step 1 2 Press one of the treble registers 1 4 to select the Set family Set selec...

Page 25: ...elected Set family and recalls the last memory you selected within that family NOTE For the User Set memories the display shows a U There are four User Sets NOTE While the USER PRG indicator below the display lights it is impossible to select Sets In order to select a Set you will have to press the USER PROGRAM button to leave User Program mode FR 1x GB book Page 25 Tuesday November 8 2011 11 44 A...

Page 26: ...f the last sound you selected for that group orchestra or organ is indicated by the right most digit in the display In some cases the display shows a dot to the right of the treble register number Here is what that means 4 Press one of the treble registers 1 4 to select the desired sound The rightmost digit in the display changes and indi cates the number of the sound you have just selected 5 Play...

Page 27: ...ed to the reg isters See above for how to decide which section can be muted 2 To switch the treble section back on briefly press any of its registers NOTE This only switches off the section that is currently selected Remember that the treble section can control both an accordion and an orchestral or organ sound While in Orchestra mode you thus only switch off or activate the orchestral organ secti...

Page 28: ... but tons The buttons in this section allow you to play both bass notes and chords The real bass notes are assigned to the two highlighted rows The remaining buttons are used to play chords The FR 1x is supplied with several reference caps con cave and with lines to help you locate the bass and chord buttons without looking at them At the factory three caps are installed on the buttons in the foll...

Page 29: ...ORCHESTRAL BASS button NOTE If you prefer to assign an accordion sound to the bass rows bass section at this stage again press the BASS button To select an orchestral sound for the chord rows press the ORCHESTRAL CHORD FREE BASS button The last sound you selected for the section in ques tion is recalled and its number is displayed in the BASS left or CHORD FREE BS middle column of the display If y...

Page 30: ...us pages for how to decide which section can be muted NOTE Even if you switch off the bass or chord section it still transmits MIDI messages 2 To switch a muted section back on briefly press any of the associated registers Playing drum percussion sounds The FR 1x allows you to play drum and percussion sounds with bass and chord buttons and to trigger the bass and chord sections simultaneously NOTE...

Page 31: ...stral Free Bass sound you selected along with a dot The dot means that you are in orchestral Free Bass mode The number itself flashes to signal that the Free Bass section is active 3 Press one of the three bass registers to select the desired sound In this mode the following sounds are available NOTE The dynamics of sounds marked with an asterisk can only be controlled by bellows movements Those s...

Page 32: ...bps VBR variable bit rate Tip for naming audio files The FR 1x only displays the first three characters of the audio file names If the USB memory contains several files whose first three characters are the same we rec ommend renaming those files on your computer by adding a number to their names Here is an example if the USB memory contains a file named Amazing Grace wav and another one called Ama...

Page 33: ...ltaneously for a moment after which the display returns to the main page 5 To return to the beginning of the current song press the PLAYER œ button NOTE Press the PLAYER buttons œ and π simultaneously to view the name of the currently selected audio file Selecting audio files As stated above the FR 1x automatically selects the first audio file it detects on the USB memory you insert To select a di...

Page 34: ...nly select audio files in the USB memory s root directory Audio files inside folders are not detected 4 Press the SET register to leave the FR 1x s PARAMETER mode Adjusting the playback level 1 Press and hold the SET register to enter PARAMETER mode The display shows the name of the last parameter you selected 2 Use treble register 3 or 4 PARAM LIST to select the following parameter NOTE Pressing ...

Page 35: ...a singer you can use the Transpose function to shift the pitch to a key that s comfortable for the singer while you continue playing in the same familiar key fingering The transposition interval can be set in semitones See Transpose on p 45 for how to set the transposition interval and page 44 for how to select the parameter Adjusting the balance The FR 1x provides a parameter that allows you to s...

Page 36: ...peakers Doing so has the additional benefit that your batteries will last longer See Speaker Mode on p 55 for how to switch off the speakers and page 44 for how to select the parameter The SPEAKER OFF indicator below the display lights when the speakers are off It also lights when you con nect headphones to the PHONES jack because doing so switches off the speakers oFF FR 1x_1_GB fm Page 36 Tuesda...

Page 37: ...E If you made a mistake and do not want to save your set tings press the USER PROGRAM button to leave this function Set Number of the current Set Treble section Register Octave setting Bass to Treble mode Treble valve noise Orchestra Register Octave setting Level Organ Register Octave setting Level Bass Chord section Register Bass button noise Bass reed growl Orchestral Bass On Off Register Level ...

Page 38: ...s you want to use Each treble register provides access to two User Pro gram memories for a total of eight To select the A memory press the register in question once Press it twice to select the B memory The to the right of U changes to the number of the selected User Program 3 Start playing with the new settings If necessary you can select a different User Program see step 2 above 4 Press the USER...

Page 39: ...le register once or twice then press SET Your settings are saved to the selected User Program memory 6 Press the USER PROGRAM button again to leave this mode The USER PRG indicator below the display goes dark to indicate that the FR 1x is no longer in User Pro gram mode At this point the FR 1x returns to the settings you were using before selecting User Pro gram mode and the display once again sho...

Page 40: ... treble register 3 or 4 PARAM LIST to select SAv Save 4 Use treble register 1 or 2 VALUE to see the number of the file where the data will be saved The display shows the name of the first empty file on the USB memory NOTE If the USB memory doesn t yet contain any User Program files the display shows 000 which represents the file name of the data you are about to save NOTE The FR 1x uses numbers as...

Page 41: ...SET register The display shows the name of the last parameter you selected 3 Use treble register 3 or 4 PARAM LIST to select USt User Set 4 Use treble registers 1 and 2 VALUE to select the file number of the Set you want to load If the USB memory doesn t contain any Set files the display will show instead of a number 5 Press the USER PROGRAM ENTER button to confirm your selection The FR 1x suggest...

Page 42: ...se treble registers 1 and 2 VALUE to select the number of the sound file you want to load from the connected USB mem ory If the USB memory doesn t contain any sound files the display will show instead of a number 5 Press the USER PROGRAM ENTER button to confirm your selection The FR 1x suggests memory area 1 as target for the selected file 6 Use treble registers 1 and 2 VALUE to select the desired...

Page 43: ...alve Noise Off 40 Std 40 Std p 46 bbn Bass Button Noise Off 40 Std 40 Std p 46 brg Bass Reed Growl Off 40 Std 40 Std p 46 fbn Free Bass Button Noise Off 40 Std 40 Std p 47 Frg Free Bass Reed Growl Off 40 Std 40 Std p 47 MtP Metronome Tempo 20 250 120 p 47 mts Metronome Time Sign 1 8 1 p 47 m l Metronome Level OFF 1 127 100 p 47 mfn Metronome Function 1 2 1 p 47 rEv Reverb Type 1 8 2 p 47 r l Rever...

Page 44: ...AM LIST to select the desired parameter Here we selected the Orchestra Chord Level parameter NOTE Pressing registers 3 and 4 PARAM LIST simultaneously alternates between AUd first parameter of the PARAME TER group and ESq first parameter of the MIDI group This may come in handy to close in on the parameter you need 3 Use treble register 1 VALUE or 2 VALUE to set the desired value To return to the ...

Page 45: ...ord section is louder than the treble section t Musette Detune This parameter allows you to choose the detuning preset See Musette Detune on p 35 for details You can select one of the following detuning presets The deafult setting is 2 If the oFF message is dis played the selected register cannot be detuned NOTE Musette Detune only affects registers that use more than one 8 reed Master Tune This p...

Page 46: ...ds must not only reproduce the basic timbre of an existing sound but also the original instrument s behavior and typical noises in order to be perceived as authentic In the case of a guitar that would be the sliding noise of the fingers An accordion on the other hand produces mechanical valve noises that cannot be suppressed on an acoustic instrument Use this parameter to specify how prominent the...

Page 47: ...ption means that the register combination acts as a MIDI remote control that starts and stops play back of an external sequencer or arranger module Reverb Type This effect creates the impression that you are playing in a concert hall a church or a room It adds depth to the sound This is where you can specify what kind of effect the Reverb processor should generate This parameter is a Macro functio...

Page 48: ...that the Orchestra section s expres sion is controlled by the bellows movements not the velocity values generated by the keys NOTE By selecting a Fixed option for Bellows Curve on p 49 you effectively switch off the bellows sensor This also means that any setting that includes Bellows no longer works because the FR 1x no longer listens to the bellows movements Orchestra Bass Chord Touch This param...

Page 49: ...on layouts The available options are Since your FR 1x is an electronic musical instrument changing the note assignments to the buttons is a mat ter of selecting the preset that best suits your playing style You ll probably only change this setting once But it s nice to know that it exists in case you let a fellow accordion player from another country play your FR 1x Please look at the illustration...

Page 50: ...5 G5 F5 C 6 D6 Eb6 E6 D6 Bb5 B5 C6 C 6 B5 G5 G 5 A5 Bb5 G 5 E6 F6 F 6 G6 F6 G6 G 6 A3 G3 F 3 G 3 G3 Bb3 A3 C4 B3 Bb3 C 4 C4 Eb4 D4 C 4 E4 Eb4 F 4 F4 E4 G4 F 4 A4 G 4 G4 Bb4 A4 C5 B4 Bb4 C5 Eb5 D5 C 5 E5 Eb5 F 5 F5 E5 A5 G5 Bb5 A5 C 5 G5 F 5 G 5 C6 B5 Bb5 C6 Eb6 D6 C 6 E6 Eb6 F 6 F6 E6 C 6 G6 F 6 Eb4 G 3 Bb3 C 4 F 4 A3 A3 B3 B3 D4 E4 F4 F4 Eb4 D4 C4 C4 F 4 Eb5 G 4 Bb4 C 5 F 5 G4 A4 A4 B4 B4 D5 E5 F...

Page 51: ...e factory defaults page 64 Treble Mode 2 2 B Griff Fin D Griff 1 D Griff 2 D4 C 4 Eb4 D4 E4 B3 Bb3 C4 B3 C 4 G 3 G3 A3 G 3 Bb3 C4 B3 C 4 C4 D4 Eb4 D4 A3 G 3 A3 Bb3 Bb3 A3 B3 F 3 F3 G3 F 3 G 3 F 3 G 3 A3 G3 G3 Eb5 D5 E5 Eb5 F5 C6 B5 C 6 C6 D6 A5 G 5 Bb5 A5 B5 F 5 F5 G5 F 5 G 5 Eb6 D6 E6 Eb6 F6 F 6 F6 E4 Eb4 F4 C5 B4 C 5 C5 D5 A4 G 4 C4 C 4 Bb4 A4 B4 F 4 F4 G4 F 4 G 4 D4 Eb4 C 4 B3 C4 Bb3 Eb4 E4 F4 ...

Page 52: ...b5 F5 D5 B4 Ab4 F4 D4 B3 Ab3 E6 C 6 Bb5 G5 E5 C 5 Bb4 G4 E4 C 4 Bb3 G3 Eb6 C6 A5 F 5 Eb5 C5 A4 F 4 Eb4 C4 A3 F 3 D6 B5 Ab5 F5 D5 B4 Ab4 F4 D4 B3 Ab3 F3 F2 B4 C3 G2 D3 A2 E2 B2 F 2 C 3 Ab2 Eb2 Bb2 C 3 Ab2 Eb2 Bb2 F2 C3 G2 D3 A2 E2 B2 F 2 Free Bass Mode C3 note number 48 NOTE The note names on the bass buttons correspond to the MIDI note numbers The note range of the Bass part is 1 octave NOTE The a...

Page 53: ...a straight Belgian bass chord keyboard See the illustration on p 54 for the note assignments NOTE The FR 1x is supplied with several reference caps designed to help you locate the bass and chord buttons without looking at them See also page 28 NOTE This parameter is not reset when you load the factory defaults page 64 Bass to Treble When this function is switched on the FR 1x can be used like a ba...

Page 54: ...M AM DM GM CM FM BbM EbM Abm C m F m Bm Em Am Dm Gm Cm Fm Bbm Ebm Ab7 C 7 F 7 B7 E7 A7 D7 G7 C7 F7 Bb7 Eb7 E3 A3 D3 G3 C3 F3 Bb3 Eb3 Ab3 C 3 F 3 B3 F3 Bb3 Eb3 Ab3 C 3 F 3 B3 E3 A3 D3 G3 C3 C 3 F 3 B3 E3 A3 D3 G3 C3 F3 Bb3 Eb3 Ab3 C M F M BM EM AM DM GM CM FM BbM EbM AbM C m F m Bm Em Am Dm Gm Cm Fm Bbm Ebm Abm C 7 B7 E7 A7 D7 G7 C7 F7 Bb7 Eb7 Ab7 F 7 Bass Chord Mode 7th 1 3 7 5dim 3 5 7 7th 1 3 7 ...

Page 55: ...vered in the chapter Data management via the FR 1x s USB port on p 40 User Set load This function allows you to load Sets from a USB memory to one of the four internal User memories See Loading User Set memories from USB memory optional on p 41 User Set recover This function allows you to recover the factory settings of the desired User Set memory This function only loads one set at a time See als...

Page 56: ... volume all the way down on the FR 1x and the MIDI device you are about to connect 2 Use a MIDI cable commercially available to connect the FR 1x s MIDI OUT socket to the MIDI IN socket of an external device Connection to transmit MIDI data to an external device NOTE MIDI reception is only possible via the USB COMPUTER port 3 Adjust the volume level on the FR 1x and the connected device 4 Set the ...

Page 57: ... a driver in order to connect the FR 1x to your computer However if some problem occurs or if the performance is poor using the Roland original driver may solve the prob lem For details on downloading and installing the Roland original driver refer to the Roland website http www roland com Specify the USB driver you want to use and then install the driver For details refer to page 63 Caution To av...

Page 58: ...3 0 p 61 oCh Orchestra Chord TX RX Channel 1 16 Off 6 p 61 oCo Orchestra Chord Octave TX 3 0 3 0 p 61 ofb Orchestra Free Bass TX RX Channel 1 16 Off 7 p 61 ofo Orchestra Free Bass Octave TX 3 0 3 0 p 61 bCh Basic Channel TX RX 1 16 Off 13 p 61 PCh Program Change TX Off On On p 62 bEA Bellows Expression TX ALL Off On Off p 62 be1 Bellows Expression TX TREBLE Off On Off p 62 bE2 Bellows Expression T...

Page 59: ...ss the SET register to leave this mode Otherwise proceed to save your changes Saving your changes 1 Press and hold the SET register until the display looks as follows 2 Press register 2 VALUE to save your settings The display now looks as follows If you don t want to save your changes press 1 VALUE The display briefly shows the no mes sage 3 Press the USER PROGRAM ENTER button to confirm your inte...

Page 60: ...mple should be doubled by a piccolo flute played by an external module whose notes would be far too low if they were used as is As stated above each MIDI note has a unique number This parameter allows you to add or subtract 12 1 octave 24 2 octaves or 36 3 octaves to from the note numbers generated by your playing Bass Free Bass TX RX Channel This parameter allows you to define the MIDI channel fo...

Page 61: ...f Select this setting if the orchestral chord part should neither receive nor transmit MIDI data Orchestra Chord Octave TX This parameter allows you to transpose the Note on messages transmitted by the orchestral chord part Orchestra Free Bass TX RX Channel This parameter allows you to define the MIDI channel for the orchestral Free Bass part 1 16 Specifies the orchestral Free Bass part s MIDI cha...

Page 62: ... accordion chan nel Bellows Expression TX BASS CHORD FREE BASS Filters suppresses expression mes sages for the bass chord free bass accordion channel Bellows Expression TX ORCHESTRA ORGAN Filters suppresses expression mes sages for the treble orchestra organ channel Bellows Expression TX ORCHESTRA BASS Filters suppresses expression mes sages for the orchestral bass channel Bellows Expression TX OR...

Page 63: ... problem occurs or if the performance is poor using the Roland original driver may solve the problem To do so first specify the USB driver you want to use see below and then install the driver on your com puter NOTE For details on downloading and installing the Roland original driver refer to the Roland website http www roland com Gen generic Choose this if you want to use the standard USB driver ...

Page 64: ...treble registers 3 and 4 The display changes to When all settings have been initialized the display briefly shows the following message 2 Switch off the FR 1x then switch it back on again The FR 1x now again sounds and behaves like when you first bought it Restoring the User Sets to their factory defaults This function allows you to restore the factory settings of one of the four User Set memories...

Page 65: ...mory U1 U4 NOTE If you change your mind about restoring a factory Set press the SET register to abort the operation 4 Press the USER PROGRAM ENTER button to confirm your selection The display shows rCu recovering then don Done after which the FR 1x returns to the main page U 1 FR 1x GB book Page 65 Tuesday November 8 2011 11 44 AM ...

Page 66: ...ctive Set it to Off page 55 The FR 1x does not respond to your playing Did you set the External Sequencer parameter to YES In that case the FR 1x only responds to MIDI mes sages received via its USB COMPUTER port not the notes you play on its keyboards Set the parameter to no page 59 Are you moving the bellows while triggering accordion sounds The treble and bass free bass sections only produce so...

Page 67: ...k as expected causing notes to sound even while it is not moved its sensors may need resetting To do so close the bellows switch off the FR 1x then press and hold the ORCHESTRAL BASS and CHORD FREE BASS buttons while switching the FR 1x back on After a few seconds the display shows the don message Done and then returns to the main page If this operation doesn t solve the problem contact your Rolan...

Page 68: ...Use a different USB memory or delete files you no longer need 2 You removed the USB memory while the FR 1x was accessing it Connect it to the FR 1x s USB port 3 The USB memory you connected is not properly formatted or not compatible 4 The data could not be written to the USB memory or the file you selected cannot be read E05 Write protected The USB memory you connected is write protected See the ...

Page 69: ...ys back mp3 and WAV files on a USB memory Operation modes ORCHESTRA ORGAN modes Solo Dual Bass Chord modes 2 Bass Rows 3 Bass Rows A 7th 3 Bass Rows A 5dim 3 Bass Rows B 7th 3 Bass Rows B 5dim 3 Bass Rows Bx 7th 3 Bs Row Belgium Free Bass modes Minor 3rd Bajan Fifth N Europe Finnish Bass to Treble mode On off Bass Chord with drum percussion sounds On off Octave Down 0 Up for Treble and Organ Orche...

Page 70: ... Supplied accessories PSB 1U AC adaptor Power cord for connecting the AC adaptor Owner s Manual Reference caps for the bass buttons Reference caps for the treble buttons only for FR 1x button type Straps Strip for securing the adapter MIDI and or audio cables Options Accordion soft bag USB flash memory M UF series AMC 3 audio MIDI cable AAP 1 music rest and throne NOTE In the interest of product i...

Page 71: ...h the FR 1x displays alphabetic characters of file names Character A B C D E F G H I J K L M Display a b C d e f g h i j k l m Character N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Display n o p q r s t u v w x y z FR 1x GB book Page 71 Tuesday November 8 2011 11 44 AM ...

Page 72: ...d byte 3rd byte BnH 00H mmH BnH 20H llH n MIDI channel number 0H FH Ch 1 16 mm Bank number MSB 00H 7FH ll Bank number LSB 00H 7FH Status 2nd byte 3rd byte BnH 0BH vvH n MIDI channel number 0H FH Ch 1 16 vv Expression 00H 7FH 0 127 Status 2nd byte CnH ppH n MIDI channel number 0H FH Ch 1 16 pp Program number See 3 Program change messages For the Sets see SET RX on p 73 Status FEH Status 2nd byte 3r...

Page 73: ... 2 3b 4 0 0 1 3c 2 FREE BASS REGISTER TX RX 0 1 1 1a Low 0 1 4 1b Low High Low 0 1 3 2a Low High 0 1 5 2b Low Low High 0 1 2 3a High 0 1 6 3b High Low High 0 1 7 3c Low High ORCHESTRA BASS TX RX 0 0 1 1a Acoustic 0 0 2 1b Fingered 0 0 3 2a Bowed 0 0 4 2b JazzPedalVTW 0 0 5 3a Tuba Mix 0 0 6 3b Tuba 0 0 7 3c Fretless ORCHESTRA CHORD TX RX 0 0 1 1a St Strings 0 0 2 1b Jazz Doos 0 0 3 2a Jazz VTW 0 0...

Page 74: ... O X Control Change 0 32 1 7 10 11 64 91 93 O 1 O O O O X O O O X X X O X X X Bank Select Modulation Volume Panpot Expression Hold 1 Reverb Send Chorus Send Program Change True O 1 0 39 O 0 39 Program Number 1 40 transmitted See the table under Program change messages on p 72 See SET RX on p 73 for the Sets System Exclusive X X System Common Song Position Pointer Song Sel Tune X X X X X X System R...

Page 75: ...ccordion r 75 20 Information When you need repair service call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below FR 1x GB book Page 75 Tuesday November 8 2011 11 44 AM ...

Page 76: ...equencer 59 F Factory Setup 64 FbM 51 Fbn 47 F Folk 35 Fin 49 Flanger 48 Fns 53 Free Bass 31 Button Noise 47 Mode 51 Panel functions 13 Reed Growl 47 French 35 FrG 47 Fty 64 FUL 49 Functon Switch 53 G German 35 Growl 46 47 H Hall 47 Headphones 14 21 I Initialize 64 Italian 35 L Level 46 M Master Tune 45 Memories 37 Memorize 37 Metronome Function 47 Tempo 47 MFn 47 MIDI Channels 56 60 Filters 62 Im...

Page 77: ...aps 18 Switching on off 21 T Time Signature 47 Touch 48 Transpose 45 trb 60 Treble 12 Mode 49 Panel functions 12 Using 26 Valve Noise 46 Treble Bass Chord Balance 45 trM 49 trn 46 tro 60 trP 45 tUn 45 Tuning 45 U Ufd 63 UP 28 USB 40 57 Driver 57 63 MIDI 57 63 User Program 37 User Set 55 Ust 41 V Valve noise 46 vEL 62 Velocity 48 TX 62 Volume 46 Headphones 21 Orchestra 46 W WAV 32 Write 37 FR 1x GB...

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Page 79: ... product contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm including lead For C A US Proposition 65 For EU countries For China For C A US Proposition 65 FR 1x GB book Page 79 Tuesday November 8 2011 11 44 AM ...

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