Roland V-ACCORDION FR-7 User manual

Roland Digital Accordions.
The tradition outside. The future inside.
FR-7/5 • FR-3s/3 • FR-3sW • FR-7b/5b • FR-3sb/3b • FR-3sbW
Covered by U.S. Patent N° 6,946,594

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T
he History
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he Technology
Around the middle of the 19th century, a new concept that involved a
bellows and a free-reed mechanism was developed in Central Europe.
It heralded the introduction of a totally new instrument - the acoustic
accordion. Since then, its unique character, portability, and variety of
sounds have made the accordion a tremendously popular instrument
all over the world. Due to its complex mechanism and portability, the
acoustic accordion long appeared an instrument that couldn’t be
improved using digital technology.
Until Roland introduced the V-Accordion series - the first instruments of
their kind to provide powerful digital modelling technology in a traditional,
immediately familiar, accordion design, and with performance functions
and authentic sounds that appealed to a wide range of players.
The History
Past and future
PBM (Physical Behaviour Modelling)
At the heart of the V-Accordion is Roland’s new, proprietary PBM sound
engine and modelling technology. Physical Behaviour Modelling uses
complex algorithms to accurately recreate an acoustic accordion’s sound
characteristics. The result is a faithful simulation of the actual physical
behaviour and expressive nuances of an acoustic instrument.
Bellows Movement Modelling
PVA (Pressure Variant Amplifier)
This function controls the dynamics of each
reed sound, based on the high-resolution
bellows pressure sensor. Starting and
stopping, hysteresis threshold, inertia,
expression curve, and volume are all
individually programmed to reproduce a
true free-reed sound.
PVF (Pressure Variant Filter)
The tone colour of each reed sound is also
shaped in real-time by the dedicated DSP
(Digital Signal Processor), responding
accurately to each expressive playing nuance applied by the bellows.
PVP (Pressure Variant Pitch)
The pitch of each simulated reed is varied individually. As the bellows
is pushed or pulled more forcefully, the
sound becomes fatter and richer, because
each simulated reed exhibits a “natural”
tendency to go out of tune.
Musette Tuning
Based on extensive research of the
different tuning types used throughout
the world the V-Accordion’s note-by-note
micro-tuning feature allows a V-Accordion to authentically reproduce many
different accordion types for various genres of music.
The Technology
Hysteresis Thresholds
Expression Curve
Roland is pleased to introduce another
milestone in digital musical instrument
history– the V-Accordion with piano-
type treble keyboards. This line-up
is the first to successfully integrate
cutting-edge digital technology, such
as our proprietary “Physical Behaviour
Modelling” (PBM), into a traditional
accordion design, offering performance
features and authentic sounds perfect
for a wide range of musical styles.
The Roland V-Accordion series of piano-
type instruments comprises 5 models
and 3 colour variations: FR-7 (grey/red),
FR-5 (grey/red), FR-3s (grey), FR-3
(grey), and FR-3s (white).
The flagship, the FR-7, provides 41
velocity-sensitive piano-type keys,
aftertouch and 40 Accordion sets, and
a Master bar. The FR-5 shares these
features, but comes without speakers or
an amplification system. The lightweight
and portable FR-3s and FR-3 are fitted
with 37 velocity-sensitive keys. While
the FR-3s contains an onboard digital
amplifier and two speakers, the FR-3
doesn’t, and is therefore the lightest
member of the V-Accordion family, but
just as flexible as the FR-3s.
How about treating yourself to
something exclusive? With the FR-3s
WHITE, you are sure to stand out from
the crowd: the elegant pearl-white
cabinet and gorgeously decorated
bellows are complemented with highly
attractive accessories (shoulder straps,
bass strap cushion and bellows stop)
made of real leather and Alcantara®.
All V-Accordion models offer selectable
Bass & Chord modes (6 modes: 2 Bass
Rows, 3 Bass Rows A7th, 3 Bass Rows
A5dim, 3 Bass Rows B7th, 3 Bass Rows
B5dim, 3 Bass Rows Bx) and Free Bass
modes (5 modes: Minor 3rd, Bajan,
Fifth, N.Europe, Finnish).
Alcantara® is a registered trademark of Alcantara Spa., Italy
V-Accordion
Line-up
Piano-type
Treble Keyboard
Models

FR-7/-5 pianotype FR-3s/-3 pianotype
FR-7/5 Version 2
573s3
FR-3s/FR-3
Super Realistic Accordion Simulations
The FR-7 and FR-5 have 41 treble keys and
can simulate up to 40 different accordion
instruments, each including 14 treble registers,
7 bass & chord registers, 7 free bass registers, 7
orchestral free bass, 7 orchestral bass registers,
and 7 orchestral chord registers.To create these
high quality sounds, Roland engineers have
sampled scores of popular acoustic accordions.
For the first time in history, a single instrument
can faithfully reproduce various traditional
accordion models, complete with their different
tuning characteristics. As a result, the FR-7
and FR-5 allow you to switch instantly from an Italian Jazz to a German
Folk accordion, from French Musette to a historic Bandoneon – and
everything in between.
Orchestral Sounds Combined with Traditional Accordion
Sounds
Traditional accordion and orchestral sounds can be easily combined and
played with full bellows articulation. Several unique keyboard modes
(Solo, Dual and High/Low) provide amazing flexibility and instant sound
switching. The 22 onboard orchestral treble and 7 orchestral bass sounds
can be easily mixed with traditional accordion sounds.
Version 2 is Here!
The FR-7 and FR-5 are now provided with software version 2, which adds
extra value to these V-Accordions: the bass section has been expanded
to include new orchestral chord and orchestral free bass sections.
Moreover, the FR-7/FR-5 provides more MIDI functions and can now act
as “remote control” for external arranger/sounds modules. Note: FR-7/
FR-5 version 1 users can upgrade to version 2. Please, contact your
nearest Roland Service Centre.
Digital Advantages
The FR-7/FR-5 combine the familiar sounds and nuances of a traditional
accordion with the versatility of a modern digital musical instrument. You
can instantly select and switch between a wide range of sounds and/
or types of accordions, or create your own unique timbres and tuning
systems. You can plug directly into an external sound system or recording
device, while the headphone socket is ideal for silent practice.
Moreover, the FR-7/FR-5 combine velocity-sensitive keyboards and a
high-resolution bellows pressure sensor, to create a whole new level of
expressiveness. Using the High or Low mode, you can control up to 2
parts simultaneously in real time from the FR-7/FR-5’s treble keyboard.
Plus, the more you explore the FR-7/FR-5’s capabilities, the more creative
options you’ll discover!
Unique All-In-One
The FR-7 contains a digital amplification system and a rechargeable Ni-
MH battery pack, and is thus a self-contained instrument. The battery
pack powers the amplifier with a pair of neodymium woofers and tweeters
for a consistent, full-range, low-end to high-end output.
While the FR-5 comes without speakers or amplification system, you can
nevertheless install an optional
rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack
and connect a third-party wireless
system for complete mobility on
stage. Both the FR-7 and the
FR-5 are supplied with a multi-
footswitch/battery recharger unit
for even more convenient control
options.
The brand-new junior members of the V-Accordion family, the FR-3s and
FR-3 provide all the features of a traditional accordion and a whole lot
more! With a 37-note piano-type treble keyboard, the FR-3s and FR-
3 are surprisingly compact models. Lightweight and portable, they are
appreciated by budding accordion players and experienced entertainers
alike for their portability and flexibility!
Realistic Accordion simulations
The FR-3s/FR-3 can simulate up to 10 different accordions, each includ-
ing 12 treble registers, 7 bass & chord registers, 7 free bass registers, 7
orchestral free bass registers, 7 orchestral bass registers, 7 orchestral
chord registers, and 10 orchestral sounds. The FR-3s/FR-3 faithfully re-
spond to bellows movements and pressure. Stronger inward and outward
movements create a richer, fuller sound, while lighter movements make
the sound softer and quieter. There’s even a unique Bellows Resistance
Regulator that can be set to match the player’s strength or preference.
Increasing or decreasing the bellows’ inertia is simply a matter of select-
ing one of four positions on a conveniently located wheel.
Educational Features
The FR-3s and FR-3 are ideal for students. Not just because they are the
smallest accordion in the world to provide a free bass mode, but also
thanks to their adjustable metronome. They are also MIDI compatible,
so students can record their performances on their computer. Practising
has never been easier or more efficient!
Orchestral Sounds
The FR-3s/FR-3 includes 10 orchestral sounds (e.g. trombone, trumpet,
sax, clarinet, flute, violin) that can be used together with the traditional
accordion sounds in one of four selectable combinations.
Connections
The FR-3s/FR-3 can be connected to various external devices
(sequencers, arranger keyboards, etc.) using the onboard MIDI socket.
Combined with an optional wireless system connected to the external
outputs, the FR-3s/FR-3 can be used on the biggest stages, granting the
player absolute freedom of movement. Both models are provided with
a compartment for optional AA-type rechargeable batteries. Of course,
the FR-3s and FR-3 also provide a headphone socket. In addition to this,
the FR-3s comes with a set of professional-grade neodymium speakers
(hence the “s” in “FR-3s”).
Multicolour Roland Logo LED Display Compartment for optional
AA-type batteries (rechargeable)

FR-3s W pianotype
FR-3s WHITE
3sW
Ludovic Beier
ButtonType
The exclusive, limited edition, pearl-white FR-3s is the star of the pia-
no-keyboard V-Accordion series. Lightweight, compact, and equipped
with the same features as the standard FR-3s, the “WHITE” model looks
gorgeous, with a beautifully decorated bellows and genuine leather and
Alcantara® straps. With 37 velocity-sensitive keys, super realistic tra-
ditional accordion and orchestra sounds, this bellows instrument feels
truly “real”, while providing a host of digital advantages: perfect flexibility,
MIDI, a headphone socket, and a metronome, to name but a few.
• Pearl White coloured cabinet
• Two-toned bellows: white/purple red
• Shoulder strap: leather/Alcantara®
• Bass strap: leather/Alcantara®
• Bellows stops: leather
• Cushion: Alcantara®
All other features of the FR-3s WHITE are the same as those of the
FR-3s.
Alcantara® is a registered trademark of Alcantara Spa., Italy.
Equipped with a velocity-sensitive 92-
button right-hand keyboard and 120
bass buttons, the “b” models of Ro-
land’s V-Accordion line-up provide the
same feature set as their piano-type
counterparts – with a few extras. The
most important addition are the selecta-
ble treble-button modes (C-Griff Euro-
pe, C-Griff 2, B-Griff Bajan, B-Griff Fin,
D-Griff 1, D-Griff 2) that allow players to
use the system they have grown accu-
stomed to. After all, the button keyboard
layouts of acoustic accordions are as
diverse as the sounds themselves.
The FR-7b (grey/red), FR-5b (grey/red),
FR-3sb (grey), FR-3b (grey), and FR-3sb
WHITE provide the perfect combination
of traditional accordion sounds and
nuances with the versatility and flexibili-
ty of a digital instrument.
V-Accordion
Line-up
Button-type
Treble Keyboard
Models

FR-7b/-5b
FR-7b/5b
573s3
FR-3sb/FR-3b
FR-3sb/-3b
The FR-7b and FR-5b feature a velocity-sensitive 92-button keyboard,
a Master Bar with aftertouch functions, and 120 velocity-sensitive bass
buttons.
You can easily change the note assignments to the buttons (6 treble
modes, 6 bass & chord modes, and 5 free bass modes) to suit your
playing style. You can even unscrew the black and white treble buttons
and install them in the right places so that the button layout corresponds
to the notes being played. You can also change the position of the bass
reference caps.
Sounds
The FR-7b/FR-5b features a 128-voice polyphonic sound engine, 428
tones in 40 Accordion sets (each including 14 treble registers, 7 bass
& chord registers, 7 free bass registers, 7 orchestral bass registers,
7 orchestral chord registers, 7 orchestral free bass registers and 22
orchestral sounds).
Accordion Simulations
The FR-7b and FR-5b are capable of simulating up to 40 different
accordions (or to create as many virtual instruments), based on samples
of popular traditional acoustic accordions, each with its own idiosyncratic
tuning. This allows you to switch from an Italian Jazz accordion to German
Folk, French Musette, or a historic Bandoneon sound - without physical
modifications to the instrument itself. On top of that, each sound can be
played using your familiar accordion technique.
Orchestral Sounds
The FR-7b/FR-5b incorporates 22 of Roland’s acclaimed orchestral
sounds for the treble keyboard, while each bass section (bass, chord,
free bass) can trigger its own orchestral sounds.
Unique All-in-One
The FR-7b contains a digital amplification system and a rechargeable
Ni-MH battery pack, and is thus a self-contained instrument. The battery
pack powers the amplifier with a pair of neodymium woofers and tweeters
for a consistent, full-range, low-end to high-end output.
While the FR-5b comes without speakers or amplification system, you
can nevertheless install an optional rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack
and connect a third-party wireless system for complete mobility on stage.
Both the FR-7b and the FR-5b are supplied with a multi- footswitch/
battery recharger unit (FBC-7)for even more convenient control option.
With the FR-3sb and FR-3b, Roland launches the first compact accordions
equipped with a 92-button treble keyboard. The FR-3sb and FR-3b offer
the same flexibility and portability as the FR-3s/FR-3 models, and the
amazing expressiveness of all the Roland button-type V-Accordions.
• 92-button keyboard with the ability to change the layout of the treble/
bass button keyboard
• 7 orchestral chord/orchestral free bass registers with new sounds
• Onboard MIDI socket
• Compartment for optional AA-type rechargeable batteries
• Bellows Resistance Regulator with four positions, to fine-tune the
bellows’ inertia
• Onboard digital amplifier and two speakers (FR-3sb only)
A 92-button Accordion
The FR-3sb/FR-3b features a 92-button keyboard with 6 treble button
modes, and 120 bass buttons with 6 bass & chord and 5 free bass
modes. You can easily change the note assignments to the button keys
and select the preset that best suits your playing style. You can even
unscrew the black and white treble buttons and install them in the right
places so that the button layout corresponds to the notes being played.
You can also change the position of bass reference caps.
Educational Features
The FR-3sb and FR-3b are the smallest accordions in the world to
provide a free bass mode - perfect for students. They also contain a
metronome that helps you to develop your sense of rhythm and timing.
Thanks to the instrument’s MIDI functionality, students can even record
their performances on their computer. Practising has never been easier
or more efficient!
Accordion Simulations And Orchestral Sounds
The FR-3sb/FR-3b boasts a 64-voice polyphonic sound engine that can
simulate up to 10 different accordions, each with 12 treble registers,
7 bass & chord registers, and 7 free bass registers. Moreover, this V
Accordion includes 10 different orchestral sounds (e.g. trombone,
trumpet, sax, clarinet, flute, violin) that can be used together with the
traditional accordion sounds.
MIDI socket Headphones jack Bellows Resistance Regulator
FR-7b dark grey FR-5b red
FBC-7

FR-3sb WHITE
3sW
FR-3sb W
Orchestral Chord sounds
Others
Size and Weight
PBM (Physical Behaviour Modelling)
Musette Tuning
Effects
Panel Controls
Panel Switches
Sound source
Orchestral Bass sounds
Orchestral Free Bass sounds
Orchestra Bass sounds
Orchestra Free Bass sounds
Orchestra Chord sounds
Orchestral sounds
Orchestral sounds
V-Accordion Gigbag + FBC-7 GigbagRechargeable Ni-MH battery pack BTY-FR Gigbag BAG-FR-3 Headphones RH-200Headphones RH-300
41 piano-type keys, velocity-sensitive, with
aftertouch
120 bass buttons, velocity-sensitive
Right Hand: Solo, Dual, High/Low (for orchestral
sounds)
Left Hand: Standard, Free Bass, Orchestral Bass,
Orchestral Chord, Orchestral Free Bass
Real pneumatic detection by a high-resolution
pressure sensor
40 user-programmable accordion sets
* Each accordion set includes: 14 Treble
registers, 7 Bass registers, 7 Free Bass registers,
7 Orchestral Free Bass registers, 7 Orchestral
Bass registers, 7 Orchestral Chord registers, 22
Orchestral sounds
7
5
3
2
128 voices
22: Trumpet, Trombone, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax,
Clarinet, Oboe, Harmonica, Muted Harmonica,
Violin, Pizzicato, Flute, Pan Flute, Highland,
Zampogna, Jazz organ, Perc. Organ, Rotary
Organ, Trem. Organ, Voice, Mandolin, Acoustic
Guitar, Acoustic Piano
7: Acoustic Bass, Bowed Bass, Fingered Bass,
Picked Bass, Fretless Bass, Tuba, Tuba Mix
Right hand
Left hand
Keyboard Modes
Bellows
Tones
(Accordion Set)
Treble Reed
Footages
Bass Reed
Footages
Chord Reed
Footages
Free Bass
Footages
Max polyphony
Trombone, Clarinet, Oboe, Flute, Perc Organ,
Ac Guitar, Ac Piano
Trombone, Tenor Sax, Clarinet, Trem. Organ, Voice,
AC Guitar, AC Piano
Stopping-reed growl, closing valve noise, left
button noise
Hysteresis threshold, expression curve, pressure
variant filter, pressure variant pitch deviation
By bellows acceleration, by note repetition speed
16: (Off, Dry, Classic, F-Folk, American L/H, North
Europe, German L/H, D-Folk L/H, Alpine, Italian
L/H, French, Scottish)
8 types
8 types
8 types
Slow/Fast
Yes
Volume, Treble/Bass balance, Reverb, Chorus,
Delay
Data Edit with Enter switch
14 + Master + Orchestra
Noises
Individual Reed
Simulation
Reed waveform
switching
Micro-Tuning
Presets
Reverb
Chorus
Delay
Rotary for
orchestral
organ sound
"Cassotto" and
"Sordina"
Simulation
Knob Controls
Encoder
Treble Registers
7
Up, Down, Menu/Write, Exit/Jump
Accordion Set Up/Down, Sordina On/Off, Power
48 x 84 dots, graphic backlit LCD
2 x 25W RMS (only for FR-7)
10cm x 2 speakers (using Neodymium Transducer
Magnets), Tweeters x 2 (only for FR-7)
Headphone jack (Stereo), Output jack: L/Mono
(Treble), R/Mono (Bass), Multi Connector
(to FBC-7)
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack, 24V-4500mAh
(only for FR-7/optional for the FR-5)
Dark Grey, Red
FBC-7 (Power supply/Battery Charger), Owner’s
Manual, Straps, Accordion cloth, Bass Reference
caps, Power cable, 19-pin Multicore cable,
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack 24V-4500mAh
(FR-7)
5 Programmable Foot switches (Set Up/Down,
Register Up/Down, Sustain), Multi connector
(towards Accordion), Expression Pedal jack, MIDI
connectors (In, Out, Thru), Output jacks (L/Mono,
R), AC Inlet
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack (FR-5)
24V-4500mAh, V-Accordion Gigbag, FBC-7 Gigbag,
Headphones RH-200, Headphones RH-300
423 (H) x 528 (W) x 275 (D) mm
11.5 kg (FR-7) / 9.5 kg (FR-5)
Bass Registers
Navigation
Switches
Other Switches
Display
Rated Power
Output
Speakers
Onboard
Connectors
Battery
Colour Variation
Supplied
Accessories
External FBC-7
Specifications
Optional
Accessories
Size
Weight
Piano-type, 37 keys, velocity-sensitive
120 bass buttons, velocity-sensitive
Right Hand: Solo, Dual, High/Low
(for orchestral sounds)
Left Hand: Standard, Free Bass mode, Orch. Bass,
Orch. Chord, Orch. Free Bass
Real pneumatic detection of bellows pressure,
high-resolution pressure sensor, Bellows
Resistance Regulator (wheel with 4 positions)
10 Accordion sets, each one including:
12 Treble registers, 7 Bass registers, 7 Free Bass
registers, 7 Orchestral Free Bass registers, 7
Orchestral Bass registers, 7 Orchestral Chord
registers, 10 Orchestral sounds
4
5
3
2
64 voices
Trombone, Trumpet, Tenor Sax, Alto Sax, Clarinet,
Harmonica, Violin, Flute, Jazz Org, Blues Org
Acoustic, Bowed, Fingered, Fretless, Picked, Tuba,
Tuba Mix
Right hand
Left hand
Keyboard Modes
Bellows
Tones
Treble reed
footages
Bass reed
footages
Chord reed
footages
Free Bass
footages
Max polyphony
Trombone, Clarinet, Oboe, Flute, Perc Organ, Ac
Guitar, Ac Piano
St. Strings, Chorus Organ, Steel Guitar, St. Orch
Brass, Choir, Harps+Strings, Guitar+Organ
Stopping-reed growl, closing valve noise, left
button noise
Hysteresis threshold, expression curve, pressure
variant filter, pressure variant pitch deviation
by bellows acceleration, by note repetition speed
16: (Off, Dry, Classic, F-Folk, American L/H, North
Europe, German L/H, D-Folk L/H, Alpine, Italian
L/H, French, Scottish)
8 types
8 types
Slow/Fast
Yes
Volume, Treble/Bass balance, Reverb, Chorus
10 + Orchestra + Set
Noises
Individual reed
simulation
Reed waveform
switching
Micro tuning
presets
Reverb
Chorus
Rotary for
orchestral organ
sound
“Cassotto” and
“Sordina”
simulation
Knob controls
Treble Registers
7
On, Off
Sordina Mellow/Bright, Power
Solo, Dual, High, Low
Down, 0, Up for Treble and Orchestra
2 x 11W RMS (only for FR-3s & FR-3s WHITE)
2 x 10cm speakers (Neodymium transducer
magnets) (only for FR-3s & FR-3s WHITE)
Headphones Jack (Stereo), Output Jack: L/Mono
(Treble), R/Mono (Bass), MIDI connector: OUT/IN
(adjustable via MIDI parameter)
External AC adapter (100V~240V universal)
Standard Ni-MH AA type rechargeable batteries
External AC adapter, Owner’s Manual, Accordion
cloth, Straps, Bass reference caps, Battery holder
(pre-installed in compartment)
Gigbag (BAG-FR-3), Headphones RH-200,
Headphones RH-300
425 (H) x 481(W) x 270 (D) mm
8.3 kg (FR-3s & FR-3s WHITE)/7.5 kg (FR-3)
Weight without straps and without optional
batteries
Bass Registers
Metronome
Other switches
Orchestra Mode
Octave
Rated power
output
Speakers
Onboard
connectors
Power supply
Battery (optional)
Supplied
accessories
Optional
accessories
Size
Weight
FR-7, FR-5 SPECIFICATIONS
Keyboard & Bellows
FR-3s, FR-3s WHITE, FR-3 SPECIFICATIONS
Keyboard & Bellows
Operation Modes
Size and Weight
Sound source
PBM (Physical Behaviour Modelling)
Musette tuning
Effects
Panel controls
Panel Switches
OPTIONS
Others
The exclusive, limited edition, pearl-white FR-3sb is the star of the but-
ton-keyboard V-Accordion series. Lightweight, compact, and equipped
with the same features as the standard FR-3sb, the “WHITE” model looks
gorgeous, with a beautifully decorated bellows and genuine leather and Al-
cantara® straps. With 92 velocity-sensitive buttons (6 selectable modes),
super realistic traditional accordion and orchestra sounds, this bellows
instrument feels truly “real”, while providing a host of digital advantages:
perfect flexibility, MIDI, a headphone socket, and a metronome, to name
but a few.
• Pearl White coloured cabinet
• Two-toned bellows: white/purple red
• Shoulder strap: leather/Alcantara®
• Bass strap: leather/Alcantara®
• Bellows stops: leather
• Cushion: Alcantara®
All other features of the FR-3sb WHITE are the same as those of the
FR-3sb.
Alcantara® is a registered trademark of Alcantara Spa., Italy.

Keyboard & Bellows Orchestral Free Bass sounds
Orchestral Chord sounds
PBM (Physical Behaviour Modelling)
Musette Tuning
Effects
Panel Controls
Panel Switches
Others
Size and Weight
Sound source
Orchestral sounds
Orchestral sounds
Orchestral Bass sounds
Orchestral Free Bass sounds
Orchestral Chord sounds
Orchestral Bass sounds
Keyboard & Bellows
Size and Weight
Musette tuning
Effects
Panel controls
Panel Switches
Operation Modes
Others
Sound source
PBM (Physical Behaviour Modelling)
FR-7b, FR-5b SPECIFICATIONS
92 buttons, velocity-sensitive, Master Bar with
aftertouch
120 Bass buttons, velocity-sensitive
Right Hand: Solo, Dual, High/Low (for orchestral
sounds)
Left Hand: Standard, Free Bass, Orchestral Bass,
Orchestral Chord, Orchestral Free Bass
Real pneumatic detection by a high resolution
pressure sensor
40 user-programmable accordion sets
* Each Accordion Sets includes: 14 Treble
registers, 7 Bass registers, 7 Free Bass registers,
7 Orchestral Free Bass registers, 7 Orchestral
Bass registers, 7 Orchestral Chord registers,
22 Orchestral sounds
7
5
3
2
128 voices
22: Trumpet, Trombone, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax,
Clarinet, Oboe, Harmonica, Muted Harmonica,
Violin, Pizzicato, Flute, Pan Flute, Highland,
Zampogna, Jazz organ, Perc. Organ, Rotary
Organ, Trem. Organ, Voice, Mandolin, Acoustic
Guitar, Acoustic Piano
7: Acoustic Bass, Bowed Bass, Fingered Bass,
Picked Bass, Fretless Bass, Tuba, Tuba Mix
Right Hand
Left Hand
Keyboard Modes
Bellows
Tones
(Accordion Set)
Treble Reed
Footages
Bass Reed
Footages
Chord Reed
Footages
Free Bass
Footages
Max polyphony
Trombone, Clarinet, Oboe, Flute, Perc Organ,
Ac Guitar, Ac Piano
Trombone, Tenor Sax, Clarinet, Trem. Organ, Voice,
AC Guitar, AC Piano
Stopping-reed growl, closing valve noise, left
button noise
Hysteresis threshold, expression curve, pressure
variant filter, pressure variant pitch deviation
by bellows acceleration, By note repetition speed
16: (Off, Dry, Classic, F-Folk, American L/H, North
Europe, German L/H, D-Folk L/H, Alpine, Italian
L/H, French, Scottish)
8 types
8 types
8 types
Slow/Fast
Yes
Volume, Treble/Bass balance, Reverb, Chorus,
Delay
Data Edit with Enter switch
14 + Master + Orchestra
7
Noises
Individual Reed
Simulation
Reed waveform
switching
Micro-Tuning
Presets
Reverb
Chorus
Delay
Rotary for
orchestral
organ sound
"Cassotto" and
"Sordina"
Simulation
Knob Controls
Encoder
Treble Registers
Bass Registers
Up, Down, Menu/Write, Exit/Jump
Accordion set Up/Down, Sordina On/Off, Power
48 x 84 dots, graphic backlit LCD
2 x 25W RMS (only for FR-7b)
10 cm x 2 speakers (using Neodymium
transducer Magnets), Tweeters x 2
(only for FR-7b)
Headphone jack (Stereo), Output jack: L/Mono
(Treble), R/Mono (Bass), Multi Connector
(to FBC-7)
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack, 24V-4500mAh
(only for FR-7b/optional for the FR-5b)
Dark Grey, Red
FBC-7 (Power supply/Battery Charger), Owner's
Manual, Straps, Accordion cloth, Treble reference
caps, Bass Reference caps, Power cable, 19-pin
multicore cable, Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack
24V-4500mAh (FR-7b)
5 Programmable Foot switches (Set Up/Down,
Register Up/Down, Sustain), Multi connector
(towards Accordion), Expression Pedal jack, MIDI
connectors (In, Out, Thru), Output jacks (L/Mono,
R), AC Inlet
V-Accordion Gigbag, FBC-7 Gigbag, Rechargeable
Ni-MH battery pack (FR-5b) Headphones RH-200,
Headphones RH-300
405 (H) x 506 (W) x 270 (D) mm
11. 7 kg (FR-7b) with battery, without straps.
9.5 kg (FR-5b) without optional battery, without
straps
Navigation
Switches
Other Switches
Display
Rated Power
Output
Speakers
Onboard
Connectors
Battery
Colour Variation
Supplied
Accessories
External FBC-7
Specifications
Optional
Accessories
Size
Weigh
FR-3sb, FR-3sb WHITE, FR-3b SPECIFICATIONS
92-buttons, velocity-sensitive
120 bass buttons, velocity-sensitive
Right Hand: Solo, Dual, High/Low
(for orchestral sounds)
Left Hand: Standard, Free Bass mode, Orch. Bass,
Orch. Chord, Orch. Free Bass
Real pneumatic detection of bellows pressure,
high-resolution pressure sensor, Bellows
Resistance Regulator (wheel with 4 positions)
10 Accordion Sets, each one including:
12 Treble registers, 7 Bass registers, 7 Free Bass
registers, 7 Orchestral Free Bass registers, 7
Orchestral Bass registers, 7 Orchestral Chord
registers, 10 Orchestral sounds
4
5
3
2
64 voices
Trombone, Trumpet, Tenor Sax, Alto Sax, Clarinet,
Harmonica, Violin, Flute, Jazz Org, Blues Org
Acoustic, Bowed, Fingered, Fretless, Picked, Tuba,
Tuba Mix
Trombone, Clarinet, Oboe, Flute, Perc Organ, Ac
Guitar, Ac Piano
St. Strings, Chorus Organ, Steel Guitar, St. Orch
Brass, Choir, Harps+Strings, Guitar+Organ
Right hand
Left hand
Keyboard Modes
Bellows
Tones
Treble reed
footages
Bass reed footages
Chord reed
footages
Free Bass
footages
Max polyphony
Stopping-reed growl, Closing valve noise, Left
button noise
Hysteresis threshold, Expression curve, Pressure
variant filter, Pressure variant pitch deviation
By bellows acceleration, by note repetition speed
16: (Off, Dry, Classic, F-Folk, American L/H, North
Europe, German L/H, D-Folk L/H, Alpine, Italian
L/H, French, Scottish)
8 types
8 types
Slow/Fast
Yes
Volume, Treble/Bass balance, Reverb, Chorus
10 + Orchestra + Set
7
On, Off
Sordina Mellow/Bright, Power
Solo, Dual, High, Low
Down, 0, Up for Treble and Orchestra
2 x11W RMS (only for FR-3sb & FR-3sb WHITE)
Noises
Individual reed
simulation
Reed waveform
switching
Micro tuning
presets
Reverb
Chorus
Rotary for
orchestral organ
sound
“Cassotto” and
“Sordina”
simulation
Knob controls
Treble Registers
Bass Registers
Metronome
Other switches
Orchestra Mode
Octave
Rated power
output
2 x 10cm speakers (Neodymium transducer
magnets) (only for FR-3sb & FR-3sb WHITE)
Headphones Jack (Stereo), Output jack: L/Mono
(Treble), R/Mono (Bass), MIDI connector: OUT/IN
(adjustable via MIDI parameter)
External AC adapter (100V~240V universal)
Standard Ni-MH AA type rechargeable batteries
External AC adapter, Owner’s manual, Accordion
cloth, Straps, Bass reference caps, Treble
Reference Caps, Battery holder (pre-installed in
compartment)
Gigbag (BAG-FR-3), Headphones RH-200,
Headphones RH-300
387 (H) x 472 (W) x 240 (D) mm
8,25 kg (FR-3sb & FR-3sb WHITE) without
optional batteries, without straps
7.5 kg (FR-3b) without optional batteries,
without straps
Speakers
Onboard
connectors
Power supply
Battery (optional)
Supplied
accessories
Optional
accessories
Size
Weight
* The specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
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