Roland V-Accordion FR-7X User manual

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FLEXABILITY
DIGITAL FLEXIBILITY
FOR YOUR MUSIC ABILITY
FR-7x
FR-3x
FR-1x
FR-7xb
FR-3xb
FR-1xb
FR-18d

INDEX
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History
The technology
Piano-type
V-Accordion line-up piano-type
FR-7x
FR-3x
FR-1x
Button-type
V-Accordion line-up button-type
FR-7xb
FR-3xb
FR-1xb
Diatonic
V-Accordion line-up diatonic
FR-18d
V-Accordion sound expansion
Specications

HISTORY
in the Marche region.This
factory in Italy belongs to the
Roland Corporation group,
whose headquarters
is located in Japan.
The production of
V-Accordions is quite a
long, accurate and precisely
arranged working process
resulting from a strong
passion to create high-quality
and appealing products.
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After several years of
research, in 2004 the dream
of Roland’s founder,
Mr. Ikutaro Kakehashi, came
true: Roland developed the
V-Accordion, the rst digital
accordion based on a new
technology called “Physical
Behaviour Modelling”.
TheV-Accordion models
are made in Italy, by Roland
Europe in Acquaviva Picena,

THE TECHNOLOGY
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 Amplier)
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 aV-Accordion to authentically
reproduce many different accordion types for various genres
of music.
Off
On
Reed Inertia
BELLOWS PRESSURE
VOLUME
Hysteresis Thresholds Expression Curve
VOLUME
BELLOWS PRESSURE
16’
8’
2’ 2/3
Hz
In Tune
BELLOWS PRESSURE
16’
8’
2’ 2/3
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PIANO-TYPE
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The RolandV-Accordion series of piano type instruments
comprises 3 models and 3 colour variations: FR-7x (black, red),
FR-7x WHITE, FR-3x (black), FR-3x WHITE, FR-1x (white).The
agship, the FR-7x, provides 41velocity-sensitive piano-type
keys with aftertouch, 120 bass buttons, 80 Accordion sets and
a Master bar. The lightweight and portable FR-3x is tted with
37 velocity-sensitive keys, 120 bass buttons. How about treating
yourself to something exclusive? WithWHITE version 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, back pad and bellows clips ) made of real leather and
Alcantara®. The lightweight and exible FR-1x is ideal for young
students and stage performers.Thanks to their sound quality,
small size, attractive price, they set a new standard in learning
and live performance.TheV-Accordion offers selectable Bass &
Chord modes (7 modes: 2 Bass Rows, 3 Bass Rows A7th,
3 Bass Rows A5dim, 3 Bass Rows B7th, 3 Bass Rows
B5dim, 3 Bs Rows Bx 7th 3,Bass Rows Belgium) and Free Bass
modes (5 modes: Minor 3rd, Bajan, Fifth, N.Europe, Finnish).
V-ACCORDION LINE-UP
PIANO-TYPE
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Alcantara®is a registered trademark of Alcantara Spa, Italy.

V-ACCORDION LINE-UP
PIANO-TYPE
Sergio Scappini teaches accordion at the “GiuseppeVerdi”
music academy in Milan.
He won a lot of national and international competitions,
among them the XXIV “Trophée Mondial de la C.M.A.”
(Confédération Mondiale de l’Accordéon).
Roland Europe invited him to collaborate with itsV-Accordion
project, the rst digital accordion in the world, which he
later showcased in Italy, Germany, Japan, China, South Korea,
Switzerland, Canada, Usa, Croatia,Australia and Spain.
He’s currently actively involved in the promotional activities
of Roland’sV-Accordion instruments aimed at unconditionally
spreading the value of the accordion instrument worldwide.
On November 2010 he received the “HAMAMATSU
ELECTRONIC ARTS AWARD” which is certainly one of the
most fascinating awards received from the corporation.
Sergio Scappini
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FR-7x TOP CLASS
Fast response and high sensitivity
Thanks to Roland’s newly-developed sound generator, which is
optimized for Accordion performance, the FR-7x will satisfy the
most demanding accordion players. You will be impressed by the
fast response of the keys/buttons, the higher sensitivity and precision,
and the detection of bellows opening/closing with new bellows
pressure-sensor circuitry. 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. The exclusive, special edition,pearl-white FR-7x piano-
type is the star of the piano-keyboardV-Accordion series. Lightweight,
compact, the“WHITE” model looks gorgeous, with a beautifully
decorated bellows and genuine leather andAlcantara®straps.
LCD display Bellows Resistance Regulator Shoulder straps:
leather/Alcantara®
Alcantara®is a registered trademark ofAlcantara Spa, Italy.
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