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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug. The technology used in the FR-3x is covered by U.S. Patent No. 6.946.594.
  • Page 3 Copyright © 2010 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. Roland is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the FR-3x to an amplifier, mixer, etc........
  • Page 5 Demo Songs ............... . . 69 Ways in which the FR-3x displays alphabetic characters of file names ..... . 70 MIDI implementation .

  • Page 6: Features

    You can add a rotary effect (slow/fast). Drum sounds You can also use the FR-3x to play simple drum parts with your left hand (bass and chord sections). Sound expansion The FR-3x provides two internal memories that allow you to add new sounds.
  • Page 7 ........................... • Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit; • Make sure you always have the FR-3x placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that • The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.
  • Page 8 Features • If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and • Do not force the FR-3x’s power-supply cord to share an cause damage or injury. In the interest of safety, please outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be read and observe the following precautions.

  • Page 9: Important Notes

    Maintenance • Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably • For everyday cleaning wipe the FR-3x with a soft, dry cloth or one lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the that has been slightly dampened with water.
  • Page 10 Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other the FR-3x’s USB port. countries. • Do not touch the pins of the FR-3x’s USB port or allow them to • MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio become dirty.

  • Page 11: A First Look At Your Fr-3X

    V-Accordion A first look at your FR-3x A first look at your FR-3x Let us first take a look at how the FR-3x is organized and how it is operated. The sections of your FR-3x Bellows resistance regulator Let’s briefly look at the various “sections” of your...

  • Page 12: Panel Descriptions

    FR-3x V-Accordion Panel descriptions Panel descriptions Treble control panel A POWER button NOTE Press this button to switch the V-Accordion on (the By pressing and holding any register, you can switch off button lights) and off (button dark). the treble or Treble Orchestra and Organ section. Press another register to switch it back on.

  • Page 13: Bass Control Panel

    (the force needed to push and pull it). See page 11. By pressing it you can purge the air that still remains in the bellows after playing. N Display The display keeps you informed about the FR-3x’s status and helps you locate the functions you may wish to set.

  • Page 14: Battery Compartment And Usb Port

    Q DC IN socket NOTE This is where you need to connect the supplied power On the FR-3x, connecting jacks to these sockets does not adapter (PSB-7U). Note that you can also purchase mute the internal speakers. 10 rechargeable AA-type Ni-MH batteries and use the FR-3x without the adapter.

  • Page 15: Before You Start Playing

    Now that the FR-3x is connected to a wall outlet, you can continue with the section “Switching the power Connect the included power cord to the AC on and off” on p. 21. To use the FR-3x with batteries, adapter. see “Installing and removing batteries” on p. 16.

  • Page 16: Installing And Removing Batteries

    Remove the cushion located between the treble keyboard and the bellows. The battery case is connected to the FR-3x by means of a cable with a padded connector strip. You can disconnect the cable from the battery case by pulling off the padded connector strip.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Fr-3X To An Amplifier, Mixer, Etc

    If you are using optional batteries and need to connect the unused for an extended period of time. FR-3x to a PA system or mixer, we recommend using a com- mercially available wireless system to avoid having to use excessively long signal cables.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Straps

    • If you place the FR-3x on your lap, ensure that the audio and adapter cables run between your legs (not sideways) to avoid damaging or bending the cables.
  • Page 19 Repeat steps 7~9 for the other lower strap end. Bass strap The FR-3x’s bass strap (used to move the bellows in and out) is made of fabric and fitted with a velcro strip that allows you to adjust its slack.

  • Page 20: Securing The Adapter And/Or Midi Cable

    Connect the small plug of the AC adaptor cable to the FR-3x’s DC IN socket and wind the cable around the guide: You can also connect the MIDI cable to the MIDI OUT/ IN socket and wind it around the guide like the adapter cable.

  • Page 21: Switching The Power On And Off

    Turn the [VOL] knob all the way towards the small dot to minimize the volume. NOTE If you connected the FR-3x to an amplifier, etc., set Once the connections have been completed, turn on power to its volume to the minimum value as well.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Volume And Balance

    It Adjusting the volume and balance adds “depth” to the sound. Here is how to adjust the volume on your FR-3x. Rotate the [CHORUS] knob to adjust the level of the chorus effect.

  • Page 23: How To Read The Display

    How to read the display The FR-3x’s display keeps you informed about the FR-3x’s status and helps you locate functions you may wish to set. The display can show up to three alphanu- meric characters, either with or without a dot.

  • Page 24: Listening To The Demo Songs

    FR-3x V-Accordion Listening to the demo songs Listening to the demo songs The FR-3x contains several demo songs. Here is how to play back those demo songs and fully appreciate the sounds con- tained in the FR-3x. Switch on the FR-3x.

  • Page 25: Using Sets

    Using Sets Using Sets The FR-3x is a “virtual” accordion. It recreates the sounds of various accordion instruments and can even generate orchestral sounds (like trumpet, flute, etc.), organ and drum sounds. Recalling a Set is similar to switching to a different NOTE accordion.

  • Page 26: Selecting And Playing Sounds

    5. NOTE Additional information about the accordion After switching on the FR-3x, the treble registers select section accordion sounds. The FR-3x allows you to select among 14 accordion sounds (even though there are only 10 treble registers).
  • Page 27 Additional information about the organ sounds SOLO, DUAL, HIGH and LOW. and the Rotary effect (organ section) The FR-3x allows you to recall 10 organ sounds with Select an orchestral or organ sound. treble registers [1]~[0]. See “Selecting sounds for the right hand” on p. 26.
  • Page 28 Level” on p. 46 or “Organ Level” on p. 46. Transposing the treble section in octave steps The FR-3x’s treble keyboard has a maximum range of 3 octaves. There may be times, however, when you need to play higher or lower notes than the piano or button keyboard allows.

  • Page 29: Playing The Bass Part With Your Right Hand (Bass-To-Treble)

    (Bass-to-Treble) register [6] or [7] a second time for orchestral sounds 6 and 7): The FR-3x provides a mode in which it can be used like Bass-to-Treble orchestral sounds a bassoon accordion. In this mode, the bass part is played with the right hand.

  • Page 30: Bass And Chord Section

    See “Switching the power on and off” on p. 21. The Bass section can be played via the “Stradella” but- NOTE tons. After switching on the FR-3x, the bass registers select accordion sounds. Press one of the 7 bass registers (1~7) to select the desired sound.

  • Page 31: Playing Drum/Percussion Sounds

    423 . Playing drum/percussion sounds The FR-3x allows you to play drum and percussion sounds with bass and chord buttons and to trigger the bass and chord sections simultaneously. The bass and chord buttons use an The bass buttons use an accordion accordion sound (no dots).

  • Page 32: Playing Only Bass Notes With Your Left Hand (Free Bass Mode)

    If you hold down [ORGAN/ORCHESTRA] for more than 2 left hand (Free Bass mode) seconds without pressing another register, the FR-3x switches to demo song mode. In that case, press [ORGAN/ In Free Bass mode, all buttons of the left-hand key- ORCHESTRA] again to leave demo song mode, then con- board—including the chord buttons—play bass notes.
  • Page 33 V-Accordion Selecting orchestral sounds in Free Bass mode Selecting orchestral sounds in Free Bass mode To select Free Bass mode, simultaneously press the three bass registers labeled “FREE BASS”. Simultaneously press the three registers labeled “ORCH FREE BS”. ORCH BASS FREE BASS ORCH FREE BS ORCH CHORD...

  • Page 34: Using The Fr-3X's Audio Player

    Using the FR-3x’s audio player The FR-3x can play back audio files in the mp3 and WAV formats directly from a USB memory you connect to its USB port. See “About audio files” on p. 10 for a description of the supported file types.

  • Page 35: Playing Back Audio Files

    34 for how to ensure that you can tell the files apart. See page 70 for how the FR-3x displays the charac- ters of the selected file name. NOTE If you hold down [ORGAN/ORCHESTRA] for more than 2 seconds without pressing another register, the FR-3x switches to demo song mode.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The Playback Level

    See page 70 for how The setting range is: OFF, 1~10. If you select “OFF”, the FR-3x displays the characters of the selected file the audio file will be inaudible. name.

  • Page 37: Highlighting Some Practical Functions

    One reed is tuned slightly above, the other slightly below the correct pitch (and the third, if available, is tuned “properly”). The FR-3x allows you to choose from among 15 differ- ent detune settings. These are called “1” (Dry), “2” (Classic), “3” (F-Folk), “4” (American L), “5”...

  • Page 38: Saving Your Settings (User Program)

    Saving your settings (User Program) Your FR-3x contains 10 User Program memories where you can store the settings listed below. Working with those mem- ories 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 39: Recalling A User Program

    The USER PRG indicator below the display goes dark leave this mode. to indicate that the FR-3x is no longer in User Pro- gram mode. At this point, the FR-3x returns to the The USER PRG indicator below the display goes dark...

  • Page 40: Data Management Via The Fr-3X's Usb Port

    Data management via the FR-3x’s USB port The FR-3x allows you to save and import User Program settings to/from an optional USB memory connected to its USB port. You can also import Sets and new sounds copied to your USB memory using your PC. The Sets and sounds are stored internally.

  • Page 41: Loading User Set Memories From Usb Memory (Optional)

    (optional) The FR-3x allows you to copy individual Sets from a The FR-3x allows you to add new sounds to the internal USB memory to the four internal “USER” Set locations. sounds. The new sounds (files with the “.Bl3” extension) The Set files (with the extension “.ST3”) must first be...

  • Page 42: Importing The Settings Of A Previous Fr-3 Model

    The file’s name may only consist of three digits and the extension (“001.mid”, for example). • Remove the USB memory from your computer and connect it to the FR-3x (see “Connecting an optional USB memory” on p. 34). Loading your archived settings into the FR-3x Press and hold down the [SET] register.

  • Page 43: Other Settings

    V-Accordion Other settings Other settings The FR-3x has a mode that allows you to make various settings and perform certain operations. Below please find a list of the parameters you can set in this mode. Display indication Full name Setting range...

  • Page 44: Important Remark About Saving Your Settings

    (VALUE ®) to set the desired value. your settings The FR-3x’s internal memory remembers your settings while the FR-3x is switched on. While editing, there is no absolute need to save your settings. Be aware, however, that all changes are lost when the FR-3x is switched off.

  • Page 45: Param List Parameters

    This parameter allows you to select the instruments that cannot be tuned easily. The factory audio file you want to play back. See default is 440.0Hz. The FR-3x’s tuning can be adjusted “Selecting audio files” on p. 35. in steps of ±50 cents.
  • Page 46 FR-3x V-Accordion Other settings Orchestra Level Bass Button Noise This parameter allows you to set the The bass section of almost all accordion level of the orchestral sounds. It can be instruments can be played via buttons. useful to create the desired “mix” (vol- Such buttons produce a typical noise ume balance) with the treble accordion sounds.
  • Page 47 V-Accordion Metronome Time Sign Metronome Time Sign Value Type Meaning This parameter allows you to set the PanningDly This is a special delay in which the metronome’s time signature. See delayed sounds move left and right. page 37 for how to activate the metro- It is effective when you are listen- nome.
  • Page 48 Bellows Curve Value This parameter allows you to specify how the FR-3x should respond to the Default setting: bellows’ movements. Use it to adapt the FR-3x’s expressive potential to your playing style. Value Default setting: 6...
  • Page 49 (notes with alteration, i.e. #/b). This coloring doesn’t change when you select another system. The FR-3x is supplied with additional white and black buttons. You can use these additional buttons to adapt the black and white treble buttons to reflect the selected treble mode.
  • Page 50 FR-3x V-Accordion Other settings Treble Mode (1/2) C-Griff Europe C-Griff 2 B-Griff Bajan...
  • Page 51 D-Griff 1 D-Griff 2 Free Bass Mode Your FR-3x contains the 5 most popular modes (see the illustration on page 52). Be aware that the system you This parameter allows you to choose the select here is only used when you activate the FR-3x’s note system used in Free Bass mode.
  • Page 52 FR-3x V-Accordion Other settings Free Bass Mode ORCH BASS FREE BASS ORCH FREE BS ORCH CHORD ORCH BASS FREE BASS ORCH FREE BS ORCH CHORD ORCH BASS FREE BASS ORCH FREE BS ORCH CHORD ORCH BASS FREE BASS ORCH FREE BS ORCH CHORD N.
  • Page 53 C3 note shifts from 9th to 12th position. NOTE The FR-3x is supplied with several reference caps designed The buttons have the following factory default settings. to help you locate the bass and chord buttons without...
  • Page 54 FR-3x V-Accordion Other settings Bass & Chord Mode ORCH BASS FREE BASS ORCH FREE BS ORCH CHORD [1] 2 Bass Rows ORCH BASS FREE BASS ORCH FREE BS ORCH CHORD [2] & [3] 3 Bass Rows A “7th”= 1-3-7; “5dim”= 3-5-7...
  • Page 55 User Program memories from USB memory WARNING: Be aware that any unsaved changes are (optional)” on p. 40. lost when the FR-3x is switched off by this function. Be sure to save all important settings as soon as you can Sound Set load (page 44).

  • Page 56: Connecting To Midi Devices

    This con- nector can be used to connect the FR-3x to an exter- nal device for even greater versatility. Connecting an external MIDI device to the FR-3x The FR-3x has one MIDI socket that can be used to either transmit (OUT) or receive (IN) MIDI data.

  • Page 57: Midi Parameter List

    61 Off, On BASS Velocity TX On, 1~127 p. 61 Bellows TX Resolution p. 62 Send Bank PC TX p. 62 Edit CC00 0~127 p. 62 Edit CC32 0~127 p. 62 *: Reset when you switch off the FR-3x.

  • Page 58: Selecting The Desired Midi List Parameter

    Value Out, In Default setting: Out Select this setting if you want to play on the FR-3x’s keyboards and transmit the MIDI data generated by your playing to an external device. Select this setting if you want to receive MIDI data generated by an external device.
  • Page 59 V-Accordion Treble TX/RX channel If you select “In” here, the FR-3x’s sound source can The assignment set here applies both to the transmis- no longer be played via its keyboards. The display sion (“TX”) and reception (“RX”) of MIDI data.
  • Page 60 FR-3x V-Accordion Connecting to MIDI devices Orchestra/Organ Octave TX Orchestra Free Bass TX/RX Channel This parameter allows you to transpose This parameter allows you to define the the Note-on messages transmitted by MIDI channel for the orchestral Free the Orchestra section.
  • Page 61 Default setting: OFF Default setting: On Select this setting if you don’t want the selected sec- Select this setting if you don’t want the FR-3x to tion to transmit expression messages. transmit program change messages. Select this setting if the selected section should Select this setting if the FR-3x should transmit pro- transmit expression messages.

  • Page 62: Sending Program Change Messages To External Devices

    (if the receiving instrument contains several banks). Transmitting a program change message to an external device The FR-3x allows you to specify up to four bank select message pairs (CC00 and CC32) that can be transmitted To transmit a program change message to an external by entering just one number.
  • Page 63 Transmitting a program change message to an external device Set the MIDI receive channel on the external Note: The FR-3x uses a smart entry system: after entering “52” (or “53”, “54”, “55”,… “59”), you can’t add a third figure, device to “13”.

  • Page 64: Restoring The Factory Defaults

    Restoring the factory defaults You can reset the FR-3x to its factory settings, which means that your own Global settings are replaced by the settings the FR-3x contained when you first got it. You may wish to archive your settings before initializing the FR-3x (see “Sav- ing User Program memories to USB memory (optional)”...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section provides an overview of points to check and actions to take when the FR-3x does not function as you expect. Feel free to contact your Roland dealer if your issue remains unsolved after reading through this section.

  • Page 66: Error Messages

    FR-3x V-Accordion Error messages Error messages The FR-3x may display one of the following messages to signal that it has detected an error. In that case, please read the following and take the appropriate action. Message Meaning Action The sound set you wanted to load already resides in the The FR-3x already contains these sounds FR-3x’s internal memory.

  • Page 67: Specifications

    Panel Switches: 10 Treble registers + ORGAN/ORCHESTRA Dimensions register, SET register, 7 bass registers, USER PROGRAM but- FR-3x piano type: 430 (H) x 481 (W) x 270 (D) mm ton, SORDINA switch, POWER switch 16-15/16 (H) x 18-15/16 (W) x 10-11/16 (D) inches...
  • Page 68 FR-3x button type: 8.0kg, 17 lbs 11 oz Supplied accessories PSB-7U AC adaptor Owner’s Manual Reference caps for the bass buttons Reference caps for the treble buttons (only for FR-3x button type) Accordion cloth Straps Battery holder (pre-installed in compartment)

  • Page 69: Appendix

    V-Accordion Appendix Appendix Factory Sets Treble register CLASSIC JAZZ I FOLK D FOLK F FOLK 11 Concerto 21 Jazz 31 I Folk 41 D Folk 51 F Folk 12 Classic 22 Folk Jazz 32 Ciao Roma 52 Old Paris 13 Studio 33 Ballroom 14 Classic 3 Treble register...

  • Page 70: Ways In Which The Fr-3X Displays Alphabetic Characters Of File Names

    Unauthorized use of the demo songs for purposes other than private enjoyment is a vio- lation of applicable laws. Note: The performance data of the demo songs are not transmitted to the MIDI socket. Ways in which the FR-3x displays alphabetic characters of file names Character Display...

  • Page 71: Midi Implementation

    Status Cello Harmon • When Active Sensing is received, the FR-3x starts monitoring the intervals of all further messages. While monitoring, if the interval between messages exceeds Organ 420 ms, the same processing will be carried out as when All Sounds Off, All Notes...
  • Page 72 FR-3x V-Accordion Appendix CC00 CC32 Program Register Name 9 ETHNIC Change Diatonic Folk ORGAN (Treble) TX/RX (with rotary effect) Scottish Perc Jazz Irish Jazz Ballad Celtic Distort Organ Cajun Full Organ Tex Mex Overdr Organ 0 USER Popular Organ User 1...

  • Page 73: Midi Implementation Chart

    V-Accordion MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Implementation Chart [V-Accordion] Date: January 2010 Model: FR-3x Version: 1.00 Function... Transmitted Recognized Remarks 7 Parts: 1= Treble, 2= Bass/Free Bass, 3= Chord, 4= Orchestra, 5= Orchestra Bass, 6= Orchestra Basic Default 1~16 1~16 Chord, 7= Orchestra Free Bass,...

  • Page 74: Information

    FR-3x V-Accordion Information Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.

  • Page 75: Index

    V-Accordion Index Adapter ......20 D Griff ......48 Master Tune .
  • Page 76 FR-3x V-Accordion Index | Pan ....... .48 Valve ......46 VEL .
  • Page 77 V-Accordion MEMO...
  • Page 78 FR-3x V-Accordion MEMO...
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