Roland V-Accordion FR-1x User manual

Gorgeous design
Speakers onboard
Amazing new sounds
Free bass mode
Ultra light body
UPGRADE YOUR MUSICAL EXPERIENCE
RAM 4750 RAMRES 816-11 605.00.0251
Note: in the interest of product improvement, the specifications
and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without
prior notice.
FR-1x SPECIFICATIONS
Keyboard, Bass & Bellows
Right hand Piano type 26 Keys velocity sensitive (starting at B key), button type 62 buttons velocity sensitive.
Left hand Piano type/button type 72 bass buttons velocity sensitive.
Treble Modes (only FR-1x button) C Gri Europe, C Gri 2, B Gri Bajan, B Gri Fin, D Gri 1, D Gri 2.
Bass&Chord Modes 2 Bs Rows, 3 Bs Rows A-7th, 3 Bs Rows A-5dim, 3 Bs Rows B-7th, 3 Bs Rows B-5dim, 3 Bs Rows Bx-7th , 3 Bs Rows Belgium.
Free Bass Modes Minor 3rd (37 notes Eb-Eb), Bajan (37 notes D-D), Fifth (36 notes C-C), North Europe (37 notes D-C#), Finnish (37 notes D-D).
Bellows New pressure sensor for better sensitivity and Advanced Physical Behaviour Modelling such as detection of bellows
opening/closing, Bellows Resistant Regulator wheel with ne adjustment.
Bellows curve Fixed Low, Fixed Med, Fixed High, X-Light, Light, Standard, Heavy, X-Heavy.
Sound source
Max polyphony 128 voices.
Tones (Accordion Set) 16 Accordion Sets (including 4 User Sets), each one including: 14 Treble Registers, 7 Bass/Chord registers,
7 Free Bass registers, 7 Orchestra Free Bass registers, 7 Orchestra Bass registers, 7 Orchestra Chord registers.
Reed Footages 7 Treble, 5 Bass, 3 Chord, 2 Free Bass.
Additional sounds Uploadable from USB memory and saved on 4 User sets.
Orchestral sounds
Strings, JazzScat1, JazzDoos, Str&Choir, Twin Trump, Trombone, FrenchHorn, Brass, Flute1, Tenor Sax2, Clarinet, Oboe, Ac Piano, Ac Guitar, Mandolin, HarpsStr.
Organ sounds
Jazz Slow/Fast, Latin Slow/Fast, HousPerc Slow/Fast, Theatre Slow/Fast.
Orchestral Bass sounds
Acoustic, Fingered, Bowed, Jazz Pedal VTW, Tuba Mix, Tuba, Fretless.
Orchestral Chord sounds
Strings, JazzDoos, Jazz VTW, R&B VTW, Steel Gtr, Ac Guitar, Ac Piano.
Orchestral Free Bass sounds
Strings, JazzDoos, Jazz VTW, Clarinet, Ac Guitar, Ac Piano, Oboe.
PBM (Physical Behaviour Modelling)
Noises Stopping-reed growl, Closing valve noise, Left button noise.
Individual Reed Simulation Hysteresis threshold, Expression curve, Pressure variant lter, Pressure variant pitch deviation.
Switching Reed Sound Wave By bellows acceleration, by note repetition speed.
Bellows opening/closing sound change By bellows opening/closing detection.
Musette Tuning
Micro-Tuning Presets 16 Types: O, Dry, Classic, F-Folk, American L/H, North Europe, German L/H, D-Folk L/H, Alpine, Italian L/H, French,
Scottish.
Eects
Reverb/Chorus 8 types, 8 types.
Rotary for Organ sound Slow/Fast.
Panel Controls
Knob controls & Registers Volume, 4x Treble/Orchestra/Organ + Set.
Other switches Drum On/O, Orchestra On/O, Organ On/O, Free Bass On/O, Orchestra Bass On/O,
Orchestra Chord/Free Bass On/O, User Programs On/O, Wave/MP3 player: Reset/Stop, Play/Pause, Power.
Operation mode
User Programs 8 memories.
Orchestra/Organ Mode Solo, Dual.
Octave Down, 0, Up for Treble, Orchestra/Organ.
Metronome On/O.
Bass&Chord with drum/percussion sounds On/O for Bass/Orch Bass 2 rows, Chord/Orchestra Chord 4 rows.
Audio Player mp3/Wave player from USB memory.
Bass to Treble mode On/O.
Other
Display 7 segments, 3 characters (LED).
Rated Power Output 2x 7W RMS.
Speakers 2x 9 cm.
Wave Expansion 2 internal areas (8Mb each) to load new sounds.
Power supply Supplied AC adaptor PSB-1U, Batteries (not included) AA-type rechargeable. Ni-MH x 8 Expected battery life under
continuous use (using Ni-MH 2000mAh batteries 5-hours speaker ON mode, 8-hours speaker OFF mode.
Onboard Connectors OUTPUT jacks L/Mono (Treble), R/Mono (Bass): ¼” phone type, PHONES jack: ¼” phone type, MIDI OUT connector, USB
MEMORY connector type A, USB COMPUTER connector type B, DC IN connector (use Roland PSB-1U AC adaptor only).
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-1xb button type), Straps, Strip for securing the adapter,
MIDI and/or audio cables.
Optional Accessories Accordion soft bag, USB ash memory (M-UF-series), AMC-3 Audio-Midi cable, AAP-1 Music Rest and Throne,
Headphones RH-200, RH-300, AA-type rechargeable Ni-MH from third-party suppliers.
Colour variation Black, Red.
Size and Weight
Size Piano type: 405 (H) x 365 (W) x 195 (D) mm; 16 (H) x 14-3/8 (W) x 7-11/16 (D) inches.
Button type: 380 (H) x 365 (W) x 195 (D) mm; 15 (H) x 14-3/8 (W) x 7-11/16 (D) inches.
Weight Piano type: 6,5 Kg, 14 lbs 6 oz without straps and without optional battery.
Button type: 6,4 Kg, 14 lbs 2 oz without straps and without optional battery.
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The FR-1x is the smallest model in the V-Accordion series. Thanks to its on board speakers,
3 characters display (LED), Standard and Free Bass modes, the FR-1x sets a new powerful
standard in educational activities at a friendly price; it is extraordinarily light and has a long
battery life. Compared with small sized acoustic accordions, the FR-1x has no sound limit
and is fully compatible with the whole V-Accordion range. Thanks to its headphone socket,
users can practice at night, whenever and wherever they like. The Bass to Treble function
allows users to integrate the FR-1x in ensemble accordion orchestras while its Percussion
sounds allow you to easily play basic percussion accompaniments by Bass & Chord button.
• New pressure sensor, for higher sensitivity and Advanced Physical Behaviour Modelling
such as detection of bellows opening/closing with new bellows pressure sensor circuitry.
• Full range high quality speakers on board in bass reex box: 2x 7W RMS.
• 7 segments, 3 characters display (LED).
• New professional look with new easier U/I.
• Bass & Chord mode: Standard and Free Bass.
• USB memory port on board for new sound upload possibility, Wave/mp3 playback,
Software version updating.
• USB computer port for MIDI computer application.
• Bellows resistance regulator knob to specify the bellows inertia
(the force needed to push and pull it).
• Advanced musical expressions: Bass to Treble function, Percussion sounds
playable by Bass & Chord button.
• Set Editor software (free download from Roland web site).
Upgrade Your Musical Experience
New professional look
and full compatibility with
all “X” V-Accordion series.
The FR-1x is an all-in-one instrument.
Its onboard amplication system is powerful
enough for classrooms, small venues
and street performances.
With 8 AA-type rechargeable Ni-MH
optional batteries, the FR-1x does not
need to be connected to a wall outlet,
while granting:
• 8-hour operation in speaker OFF mode;
• 5-hour operation in speaker ON mode.
Built-in speakers and
battery-powered instrument
The USB memory port allows you to easily
store data such as User Program, and to upload
new sounds, thanks to the USB Flash
Memory. Moreover you can manage
MP3 and Wave les using the optional
USB Flash Memory. Their playback is a
good educational application and can
enhance live performances too. The
USB computer port is dedicated to
MIDI computer applications, such as
sequencer software programs.
USB memory port and USB
Computer port on board
Thanks to Roland’s sound
generator that is optimized for
Accordion performance, the
FR-1x will satisfy even the most
demanding accordion player.
Thanks to this new technology
accordionists can feel perfectly
at ease when playing their
music especially once they have
experienced the enhanced
response of this instrument.
Faster response
and higher sensitivity
A dedicated software
program allows you to create
a dedicated User Set for
the FR-1x with access to all
Orchestra, Orchestra Bass
and Orchestra Chord sounds.
It will be available on the
Roland Web site as a free
download. Thanks to the
USB port, it will be easy to
load user sets into the FR-1x.
Set Editor software

The FR-1x is the smallest model in the V-Accordion series. Thanks to its on board speakers,
3 characters display (LED), Standard and Free Bass modes, the FR-1x sets a new powerful
standard in educational activities at a friendly price; it is extraordinarily light and has a long
battery life. Compared with small sized acoustic accordions, the FR-1x has no sound limit
and is fully compatible with the whole V-Accordion range. Thanks to its headphone socket,
users can practice at night, whenever and wherever they like. The Bass to Treble function
allows users to integrate the FR-1x in ensemble accordion orchestras while its Percussion
sounds allow you to easily play basic percussion accompaniments by Bass & Chord button.
• New pressure sensor, for higher sensitivity and Advanced Physical Behaviour Modelling
such as detection of bellows opening/closing with new bellows pressure sensor circuitry.
• Full range high quality speakers on board in bass reex box: 2x 7W RMS.
• 7 segments, 3 characters display (LED).
• New professional look with new easier U/I.
• Bass & Chord mode: Standard and Free Bass.
• USB memory port on board for new sound upload possibility, Wave/mp3 playback,
Software version updating.
• USB computer port for MIDI computer application.
• Bellows resistance regulator knob to specify the bellows inertia
(the force needed to push and pull it).
• Advanced musical expressions: Bass to Treble function, Percussion sounds
playable by Bass & Chord button.
• Set Editor software (free download from Roland web site).
Upgrade Your Musical Experience
New professional look
and full compatibility with
all “X” V-Accordion series.
The FR-1x is an all-in-one instrument.
Its onboard amplication system is powerful
enough for classrooms, small venues
and street performances.
With 8 AA-type rechargeable Ni-MH
optional batteries, the FR-1x does not
need to be connected to a wall outlet,
while granting:
• 8-hour operation in speaker OFF mode;
• 5-hour operation in speaker ON mode.
Built-in speakers and
battery-powered instrument
The USB memory port allows you to easily
store data such as User Program, and to upload
new sounds, thanks to the USB Flash
Memory. Moreover you can manage
MP3 and Wave les using the optional
USB Flash Memory. Their playback is a
good educational application and can
enhance live performances too. The
USB computer port is dedicated to
MIDI computer applications, such as
sequencer software programs.
USB memory port and USB
Computer port on board
Thanks to Roland’s sound
generator that is optimized for
Accordion performance, the
FR-1x will satisfy even the most
demanding accordion player.
Thanks to this new technology
accordionists can feel perfectly
at ease when playing their
music especially once they have
experienced the enhanced
response of this instrument.
Faster response
and higher sensitivity
A dedicated software
program allows you to create
a dedicated User Set for
the FR-1x with access to all
Orchestra, Orchestra Bass
and Orchestra Chord sounds.
It will be available on the
Roland Web site as a free
download. Thanks to the
USB port, it will be easy to
load user sets into the FR-1x.
Set Editor software

Gorgeous design
Speakers onboard
Amazing new sounds
Free bass mode
Ultra light body
UPGRADE YOUR MUSICAL EXPERIENCE
RAM 4750 RAMRES 816-11 605.00.0251
Note: in the interest of product improvement, the specifications
and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without
prior notice.
FR-1x SPECIFICATIONS
Keyboard, Bass & Bellows
Right hand Piano type 26 Keys velocity sensitive (starting at B key), button type 62 buttons velocity sensitive.
Left hand Piano type/button type 72 bass buttons velocity sensitive.
Treble Modes (only FR-1x button) C Gri Europe, C Gri 2, B Gri Bajan, B Gri Fin, D Gri 1, D Gri 2.
Bass&Chord Modes 2 Bs Rows, 3 Bs Rows A-7th, 3 Bs Rows A-5dim, 3 Bs Rows B-7th, 3 Bs Rows B-5dim, 3 Bs Rows Bx-7th , 3 Bs Rows Belgium.
Free Bass Modes Minor 3rd (37 notes Eb-Eb), Bajan (37 notes D-D), Fifth (36 notes C-C), North Europe (37 notes D-C#), Finnish (37 notes D-D).
Bellows New pressure sensor for better sensitivity and Advanced Physical Behaviour Modelling such as detection of bellows
opening/closing, Bellows Resistant Regulator wheel with ne adjustment.
Bellows curve Fixed Low, Fixed Med, Fixed High, X-Light, Light, Standard, Heavy, X-Heavy.
Sound source
Max polyphony 128 voices.
Tones (Accordion Set) 16 Accordion Sets (including 4 User Sets), each one including: 14 Treble Registers, 7 Bass/Chord registers,
7 Free Bass registers, 7 Orchestra Free Bass registers, 7 Orchestra Bass registers, 7 Orchestra Chord registers.
Reed Footages 7 Treble, 5 Bass, 3 Chord, 2 Free Bass.
Additional sounds Uploadable from USB memory and saved on 4 User sets.
Orchestral sounds
Strings, JazzScat1, JazzDoos, Str&Choir, Twin Trump, Trombone, FrenchHorn, Brass, Flute1, Tenor Sax2, Clarinet, Oboe, Ac Piano, Ac Guitar, Mandolin, HarpsStr.
Organ sounds
Jazz Slow/Fast, Latin Slow/Fast, HousPerc Slow/Fast, Theatre Slow/Fast.
Orchestral Bass sounds
Acoustic, Fingered, Bowed, Jazz Pedal VTW, Tuba Mix, Tuba, Fretless.
Orchestral Chord sounds
Strings, JazzDoos, Jazz VTW, R&B VTW, Steel Gtr, Ac Guitar, Ac Piano.
Orchestral Free Bass sounds
Strings, JazzDoos, Jazz VTW, Clarinet, Ac Guitar, Ac Piano, Oboe.
PBM (Physical Behaviour Modelling)
Noises Stopping-reed growl, Closing valve noise, Left button noise.
Individual Reed Simulation Hysteresis threshold, Expression curve, Pressure variant lter, Pressure variant pitch deviation.
Switching Reed Sound Wave By bellows acceleration, by note repetition speed.
Bellows opening/closing sound change By bellows opening/closing detection.
Musette Tuning
Micro-Tuning Presets 16 Types: O, Dry, Classic, F-Folk, American L/H, North Europe, German L/H, D-Folk L/H, Alpine, Italian L/H, French,
Scottish.
Eects
Reverb/Chorus 8 types, 8 types.
Rotary for Organ sound Slow/Fast.
Panel Controls
Knob controls & Registers Volume, 4x Treble/Orchestra/Organ + Set.
Other switches Drum On/O, Orchestra On/O, Organ On/O, Free Bass On/O, Orchestra Bass On/O,
Orchestra Chord/Free Bass On/O, User Programs On/O, Wave/MP3 player: Reset/Stop, Play/Pause, Power.
Operation mode
User Programs 8 memories.
Orchestra/Organ Mode Solo, Dual.
Octave Down, 0, Up for Treble, Orchestra/Organ.
Metronome On/O.
Bass&Chord with drum/percussion sounds On/O for Bass/Orch Bass 2 rows, Chord/Orchestra Chord 4 rows.
Audio Player mp3/Wave player from USB memory.
Bass to Treble mode On/O.
Other
Display 7 segments, 3 characters (LED).
Rated Power Output 2x 7W RMS.
Speakers 2x 9 cm.
Wave Expansion 2 internal areas (8Mb each) to load new sounds.
Power supply Supplied AC adaptor PSB-1U, Batteries (not included) AA-type rechargeable. Ni-MH x 8 Expected battery life under
continuous use (using Ni-MH 2000mAh batteries 5-hours speaker ON mode, 8-hours speaker OFF mode.
Onboard Connectors OUTPUT jacks L/Mono (Treble), R/Mono (Bass): ¼” phone type, PHONES jack: ¼” phone type, MIDI OUT connector, USB
MEMORY connector type A, USB COMPUTER connector type B, DC IN connector (use Roland PSB-1U AC adaptor only).
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-1xb button type), Straps, Strip for securing the adapter,
MIDI and/or audio cables.
Optional Accessories Accordion soft bag, USB ash memory (M-UF-series), AMC-3 Audio-Midi cable, AAP-1 Music Rest and Throne,
Headphones RH-200, RH-300, AA-type rechargeable Ni-MH from third-party suppliers.
Colour variation Black, Red.
Size and Weight
Size Piano type: 405 (H) x 365 (W) x 195 (D) mm; 16 (H) x 14-3/8 (W) x 7-11/16 (D) inches.
Button type: 380 (H) x 365 (W) x 195 (D) mm; 15 (H) x 14-3/8 (W) x 7-11/16 (D) inches.
Weight Piano type: 6,5 Kg, 14 lbs 6 oz without straps and without optional battery.
Button type: 6,4 Kg, 14 lbs 2 oz without straps and without optional battery.
www.roland.com
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Smartphone and scan this
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Hammer - PH. Barbara Di Cretico
Roland regards technologies
that make effective use of
limited energy resources as
“Energy Saving Technology”
and promotes development of environment-conscious
electronic musical instruments that incorporate such
technologies in any of the product categories.