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Roland FR-2 V-Accordion Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 r® Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 The technology used in the FR-2 and FR-2b is covered by U.S. Patent No. 6.946.594. Copyright ©2007 ROLAND EUROPE. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Roland Europe S.p.a.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connection panel ........9 Personalizing your FR-2/FR-2b ......9 4.
  • Page 4 • Dusty; or are • Subject to high levels of vibration. • When not in use, do not place the FR-2b or FR-2 vertically due to instability. If placed in the vertical position on the floor/stage, ensure that it leans against a stable vertical surface e.g. a wall or a heavy musical instrument.

  • Page 5: Important Notes

    Maintenance • For everyday cleaning wipe the FR-2/FR-2b with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the instru- ment thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
  • Page 6 (including padding) that it came in. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials or a flightcase. • Use Roland cables to make audio connections. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions. Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorpo- rate resistors for connecting to this unit.

  • Page 7: Panel Descriptions

    This knob allows you to set the V-Accordion’s overall vol- ume. Turn it all the way to the left (“POWER OFF”) to switch the FR-2/FR-2b off. Turn it towards the right to switch it B ORCH BASS button This button is used to switch the ORCHESTRAL BASS sec- tion on and off.

  • Page 8: Bass Control Panel

    This button allows you to switch to SONG mode where you can practice your left- or right-hand playing using one of the 16 internal songs (the FR-2/FR-2b plays the part of the other hand). See page 15. Press and hold this button to listen to the FR-2/FR-2b’s demo songs.

  • Page 9: Connection Panel

    Personalizing your FR-2/FR-2b The artwork you see behind the treble registers (above the Roland logo) can be replaced either with one of the six sheets supplied with the FR-2/FR-2b or with a graphic you create yourself. To do so, proceed as follows: (1) Use a coin to loosen the two screws holding the “traforo”...

  • Page 10: Setting Up

    Setting up Setting up Connections The FR-2/FR-2b has a compartment for 8 optional AA-type batteries. Consider purchasing such batteries when performing on stage. Using the OUTPUT sockets The FR-2/FR-2b needs to be connected to an amplification system. If you are using optional...

  • Page 11: Listening To The Demo Songs

    Though the FR-2/FR-2b is an electronic musical instrument, it only produces sound when you move the bellows. Note: When the FR-2/FR-2b is controlled via MIDI, there is no need to move the bellows. (3) Press the [SET] register E (it flashes blue).

  • Page 12: Using The Orchestral Sounds

    “accordion”, to play orchestral sounds, or both. (1) Connect the FR-2/FR-2b and switch it on. See page 10. (2) Grab the FR-2/FR-2b, press and pull down a register and start playing on the Bass (button) keyboard. When you only use the accordion sounds (i.e. while the [ORCH¥BASS] B and [ORCH¥CHORD] C buttons are dark),...
  • Page 13 Using two different sounds for the Bass button key- board The FR-2/FR-2b allows you to assign one orchestral sound to the bass rows of the button keyboard, and another to the chord rows, or to play one orchestral sound (bass or chords) and one accordion sound via the bass keyboard.

  • Page 14: Other Practical Functions

    (2) Use registers [1]~[4] to select one of the following set- tings. Note: Press the [PAD/DEFAULT] G button to return to the factory setting. (3) Press the [SET] E register twice to leave the FR-2/ FR-2b’s FUNCTION mode. Metronome tempo Largo (40 BPM)

  • Page 15: Pitch-Related Functions

    “*” in the table below. The “*” symbol represents sharp signs (#) and is indicated by the FR-2/FR-2b by means of a flashing register. If a Treble register flashes, you therefore know that you are transposing to a “black”...

  • Page 16: Pad Function

    Muting a part The real purpose of the FR-2/FR-2b’s Song function is to encourage you to play along with the FR-2/FR-2b. To do so, you need to mute (switch off) the song part you want to play yourself. (1) Select the song you want to play (see above).
  • Page 17 V-Accordion Recording short drum patterns Recording short drum patterns The FR-2/FR-2b allows you to record a drum pattern by play- ing it in one of the ways described above. The recorded pat- tern is repeated over an over (“Loop” function).

  • Page 18: Editing Function Settings

    Editing FUNCTION settings The FR-2/FR-2b provides a series of specialized parameters that may come in handy when you need to fine-tune the FR-2/FR-2b’s response to your playing style. Some of these settings can be saved to the FR-2/FR-2b’s User Programs (see p. 22).
  • Page 19 Transpose [A1]/[3] –6~0~5 Default setting: 0 This parameter allows you to transpose all sections of the FR-2/ FR-2b, so as to play in one key and sound in another. The settings you can select with the registers are: Transpose –6 5•...

  • Page 20: Midi Parameters (Function Group)

    MIDI parameters (FUNCTION group) Your FR-2/FR-2b can also transmit or receive MIDI data. In this section, we’ll look at what MIDI is and does and which MIDI func- tions are available on the FR-2/FR-2b. IMPORTANT REMARK: The FR-2/FR-2b has only one MIDI socket that can be used to either send (“OUT”) or receive (“IN”) MIDI data.

  • Page 21: Midi Parameters

    (but you don’t need a telephone line). You can also use the FR-2/FR-2b as “master keyboard”, i.e. an instrument that transmits MIDI messages to a device (or software program) that can record MIDI messages.

  • Page 22: Saving Your Settings (User Program)

    Saving your settings (User Program) Your FR-2/FR-2b contains 8 memories where you can store the FUNCTION settings listed below. Working with those memories has the advantage that you can recall frequently used settings at the press of a button. The User Program settings also include the “address”...

  • Page 23: Changing Your Accordion's Behavior

    MIDI note numbers. Here is how to select the desired setting: (1) Switch off the FR-2/FR-2b by turning the [VOLUME] A knob all the way to the left (“POWER OFF”). (2) Hold down [SET] and one of the following registers while switching the FR-2/FR-2b back on to select the desired setting.
  • Page 24 FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion Changing your accordion’s behavior Bass & Chord Mode [1] + [2] 2 Bass Rows [1] & [2] 3 Bass Rows A “7th”= 1-3-7; “5dim”= 3-5-7 [3] & [4] 3 Bass Rows B “7th”= 1-3-7; “5dim”= 3-5-7 [5] 3 Bass Rows Bx...
  • Page 25 Treble Mode table (1/2) C-Griff Europe C-Griff 2 B-Griff Bajan V-Accordion Bass & Chord Mode...

  • Page 26: Restoring The Factory Defaults

    Treble Mode table (2/2) B-Griff Fin Restoring the factory defaults You can reset the FR-2/FR-2b to its factory settings, which means that your own settings (including the User Programs) are replaced by the settings the FR-2/FR-2b contained when you first got it. We recommend using this function as...

  • Page 27: Using Optional Batteries

    Using optional batteries Your FR-2/FR-2b has a compartment that contains a special holder unit into which you can install 8 optional AA-type batteries. You can therefore play your instrument without connecting the supplied adaptor. Installing and removing batteries The FR-2/FR-2b provides a battery compartment with a spe- cial holder unit into which 8 AA-type (R6) batteries can be installed.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion Specifications Specifications Keyboards Right hand: FR-2 34 piano-type keys, velocity sensi- tive (starting at a G key) FR-2b 82 buttons, velocity sensitive Left hand: FR-2/FR-2b 96 velocity-sensitive bass buttons Bellows Real pneumatic detection of bellows pressure (high-resolution pressure sensor)

  • Page 29: Appendix

    14 Bezaubernder Sinaklia 15 O Sole Mi (Traditional) 16 Edelweiss [*] Copyright ©2007 Roland Europe Spa. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of the demo songs for purposes other than private enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. The perfor- mance data of the demo songs are not transmitted via MIDI.

  • Page 30: Midi Implementation Chart

    FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion Appendix MIDI Implementation Chart [V-Accordion] Model: FR-2/FR-2b Function... Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode Message Altered Note Number True Voice Note ON Velocity Note OFF After Key’s Touch Ch’s Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change True # System Exclusive...
  • Page 31 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized PHILIPPINES AFRICA G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue EGYPT Makati, Metro Manila 1200, Al Fanny Trading Office PHILIPPINES 9, EBN Hagar Al Askalany...
  • Page 32 R® 602.00.0240 RES 626-07 FR-2/FR-2b Owner's Manual - E...

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