Features
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FR-1x V-Accordion
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Features
Stand-alone electronic instrument
Though the FR-1x is a fully electronic instrument, you
do not need to connect it to an amplifier in order to
produce sounds. Its onboard amplification system is
powerful enough for small venues, restaurants, etc.
The FR-1x can also be powered using 8 commercially
available rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, so that you
don’t need to connect it to a wall outlet.
PBM (Physical Behavior Modeling)
The FR-1x V-Accordion is based on Roland’s sound gen-
eration technology called “PBM” (Physical Behavior
Modeling) whose sonic result is very close to the sound
of traditional accordions.
Super realistic accordion simulations
All sounds the FR-1x produces were obtained by sam-
pling popular traditional acoustic accordions.
This V-Accordion allows you to switch from an Italian
jazz accordion to German folk, French musette or a his-
toric bandoneon sound – without changing your tech-
nique.
Different tuning systems are also available.
Orchestral sounds
Orchestral sounds can be used in combination with tra-
ditional accordion sounds – complete with full bellows
articulation, and two keyboard modes (Solo and Dual).
Tonewheel organ sounds
The FR-1x allows you to play amazing organ sounds
with a slow/fast rotary effect in almost the same way as
an organ player using the treble section.
Drum sounds
You can also use the FR-1x to play simple drum parts
with your left hand (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 player
The FR-1x contains an audio player function that allows
you to play back mp3 and WAV files directly from a
connected USB memory.
Save your settings to a USB memory
You can save your settings by connecting an optional
USB memory to the FR-1x’s USB port.
The digital advantage
The V-Accordion includes all functions and sounds of a
traditional accordion, thus conveying a truly natural
feel and sound. Yet it also provides the advantages only
an electronic musical instrument can give you:
• reduced overall weight;
• possibility to choose among a wide variety of sounds;
• various selectable Free Bass modes (Minor 3rd, Bayan,
North Europe, Finnish);
• tuning stability over time and wear resistance of all
mechanical parts;
• you can sound in a different key than the one you are
playing in (transpose function);
• you can play with headphones, i.e. without disturbing
your neighbors or family.
MIDI connection
The FR-1x allows you to control external MIDI-compat-
ible instruments. The Treble keyboard and chord/bass
buttons are velocity-sensitive, while the bellows con-
troller provides more articulation possibilities than any
other MIDI keyboard, MIDI wind instrument, etc., you
may know.
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