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  • Page 1 To obtain the PDF manual PDF Manual (download from the Web) Enter the following URL in your computer. • Tone & Drum Kit List http://www.roland.com/manuals/ This is a list of the sounds contained in the FR-8x. Choose “FR-8x” as the product name.

  • Page 2: Bass&Chord Bass Link

    For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : FR-8x Type of Equipment : Digital Accordion Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Telephone : (323) 890-3700 機種名、機種のタイプ、USでの販売責任者とその住所、電話番号を記載する。 ※ 記入例：...

  • Page 3: Bass&Chord Bass Link

    Copyright © 2013 ROLAND. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Roland Corporation. Roland and GS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 4: Using The Unit Safely

    (except when this used with any other device. Roland Service Center, or an authorized manual provides specific instructions Roland distributor, as listed on the directing you to do so). Refer all servicing Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects “Information”...
  • Page 5 Any accumulation of dust between Keep small items out of the reach of children Use only the FR-8x to recharge the battery the power plug and the power outlet can To prevent accidental ingestion of the pack.

  • Page 6: Important Notes

    Also, avoid the use of insecticides, perfumes, • After removed from FR-8x, store the battery pack in audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the unit.
  • Page 7 • Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. Roland assumes no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this unit. • Roland, SuperNATURAL are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 8: Look At What You Can Do

    (“Hi”) notes, those notes are played by the orchestra sound or viceversa. You can also use the FR-8x to play simply drum parts with your left and right hand by assigning drums and percussion sounds to the bass and chord buttons.
  • Page 9 Energy-Efficient design The power will turn off after a specified time has elapsed When 10 minutes have elapsed since you last played or operated the FR-8x, the power will turn off automatically. “AUTO OFF” (p. 106). * If you don’t want the power to turn off automatically, change the...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    The Sections of Your FR-8x ........12...
  • Page 11 Important remark about saving your settings ..70 10.5 MFX Controls (Not for VTW Organ Tone). . . 93 1. Tuning Parameters ........70 10.6 Sound Edit (Not for VTW Organ Tone) .

  • Page 12: A First Look At Your Fr-8X

    100). accompaniment. There are two general categories: one is called “Stradella”, and the other “Free Bass”. The FR-8x allows you to use either type. If you select the “Free Bass” system, all buttons are used to play single bass notes.

  • Page 13: About Dynamic Bellows Behaviour Technology

    About Dynamic Bellows Behaviour Technology About Dynamic Bellows Behaviour Technology In the acoustic accordion sounds are produced by reeds which vibrate when stimulated by an air flow generated by the movement of the bellows. The lightness or hardness of the opening of the bellows depends on how many reeds are selected (registers) and how many notes the musician plays.

  • Page 14: Panel Description

    If FR-8x’s power has been turned off automatically, you can EXIT/JUMP button use the [POWER] button to turn the FR-8x back on. If you don’t The [EXIT/JUMP] button allows you to return to the main page. want the power to turn off automatically, set the “Auto Off”...
  • Page 15 NOTE • Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in-until it is firmly in place. • Use USB memory sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if any another USB memory is used. • Roland does not recommend using USB hubs, irrespective of whether they are active or passive.

  • Page 16: Left Hand Control Panel

    Panel Description Left Hand Control Panel Left hand registers Air button The 7 left hand registers allow you to select the desired sound. The air button operates a valve that allows the bellows to open and close without the accordion making any sound. By pressing it you can purge the air that still remains in the Bass and chord buttons bellows after playing.

  • Page 17: Connection Panel

    This is where you can connect optional stereo headphones (Roland RH-series). NOTE Connecting a pair of headphones mutes the internal speakers. If you want to use the FR-8x internal speakers also while a pair of headphones is connected, set the parameter “SPEAKERS” (p. 106) appropriately.

  • Page 18: Before You Start Playing

    • Please read “Precautions for the included battery” on • We recommend occasionally to completely discharge the battery pack (wait until the FR-8x goes off ) followed by a full recharge. Battery duration • A new or fully charged battery pack should last about 8 hours (The length of time your battery will power the FR-8x depends on how you use it).

  • Page 19: When The Battery Pack Has To Be Charged

    Flashing Red NOTE 18). pack ( If you don’t need to play FR-8x while charging the battery, we Please check the suggest to charge the battery with the instrument turned off, to connection of the battery reduce the power consumption.

  • Page 20: How To Replace The Exhausted Battery Pack With A

    Remove the connector and take the battery pack out of the battery case The battery pack is connected to the FR-8x by means of a cable. You FR-8x is powered by the battery pack. need to disconnect the cable from the battery pack by pressing the The battery icon shows how much power is left (in clip on the connector before fully removing the battery pack.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Fr-8X To An Amplification System

    NOTE If you won’t be using the FR-8x for an extended period of time, disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. Connect the AC adaptor to FR-8x’s DC IN jack.

  • Page 22: Connecting Headphones

    If you are using the supplied rechargeable battery pack and MIDI, short for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface, ” was need to connect the FR-8x to a PA system or mixer, we developed as a universal standard for the exchange of...

  • Page 23: Connecting Fr-8X To Fc-300 Midi Foot Controller

    If the computer doesn’t ‘see’ the FR-8x Operation on FC-300 Normally, you don’t need to install a driver in order to connect the FR-8x to your computer. However, if some problem occurs, or if the performance is Press the [MODE] button repeatedly to switch the MIDI poor, using the Roland original driver may solve the problem.

  • Page 24: Straps

    Adjusting the Bass strap The FR-8x bass strap, which is used to move the bellows in and out, is made out of leather. Its slack can be adjusted according to your preference by rotating the adjuster (see the illustration).

  • Page 25: Securing The Ac Adapter Cable

    Notice the cable guide next to the right clip that is the closest one to the connection panel. your FR-8x Keyboard Cable Guide Your FR-8x uses the same treble buttons as an acoustic accordion. You can replace the FR-8x treble buttons with other buttons com- mercially available. Use buttons with the following characteristics:...

  • Page 26: Bass & Chord Button Board

    References Caps rubber washer NOTE If you use the treble buttons supplied with the FR-8x, you don’t need to insert the rubber washer. The supplied treble buttons How to Remove and Insert Reference are already provided with the rubber washers.

  • Page 27: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the Power On/Off IMPORTANT NOTE After a brief interval, the FR-8x will be ready to produce sound. If you remove the caps from the Bass & Chord button board , be sure to replace it; Use the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume.

  • Page 28: Real-Time Adjustments

    Adjusting the effects The FR-8x contains three knobs that can be used to set the level of Chorus, Reverb, Delay . The [EFFECT] knob sets the level of the MFX effects.
  • Page 29 Listening to the demo songs Demo Songs Displayed Name Song Title Performed By MerryGoRound My Merry-Go-Round Ludovic Beier Squirrel Squirrel Ludovic Beier Running to U Running to you Ludovic Beier Balkan Felix Balkan Felix Ludovic Beier Funky Night Funky Night Ludovic Beier Mad Mouse Mad Mouse...

  • Page 30: Basic Operation Of The Fr-8X

    7. Basic Operation of the FR-8x About the Display and Cursor Operation This section introduces the information that appear on the main page in FR-8x’s display and how to navigate the menu. Main Screen Page Name of the selected Battery level/power...

  • Page 31: How To Type A Name In Fr-8X

    Press the [WRITE] button to save your setting. How to type a name in FR-8x When using FR-8x it will happen you have to enter the name of a User Program, Play List, etc. In the example above we have the page of User Program writing.

  • Page 32: Playing The Fr-8X

    “Main Screen Page” (p. 30). You can select more than 14 sound even though there are only 14 right registers. The FR-8x allows you to select among 28 organ and 28 orchestral sounds (even though there are only 14 right registers). Piano-type Button-type Pressing a register [1] or [2] repeatedly selects one of the two available sounds (a or b).

  • Page 33: Playing Multiple Tones With The Keyboard

    Selecting Tones and Playing with the Right Hand Playing Multiple Tones with the Keyboard You can perform with up to three layered tones applied to the entire keyboard . To do this you can select more than one section simultaneously by pressing the desired RIGHT HAND buttons at the same time and by assigning one tone to each of these layers.

  • Page 34: Playing The Bass Section With Your Right Hand Like A Bassoon (Bass To Treble)

    “Fixed” setting, or when a Piano, E. Piano or Guitar is selected, there is no need to move The FR-8x provides a mode in which it can be used like a bassoon the bellows. accordion. In this mode, the bass part is played with the right hand.

  • Page 35: Free Bass System (F.bass)

    Selecting Tones and Playing with the Left Hand The display shows the selected sound in the left hand tones field. “Main Screen Page” (p. 30). The display shows the selected sound in the left hand tones field. “Main Screen Page” (p. 30).
  • Page 36 Playing the FR-8x Play the bass button board. You’ll hear an Orchestra sound when you press a chord button in the button board and an Accordion sound when you play bass buttons. The [ORCH CHRD/F.BASS] button indicator lights to indicate that the Chord section plays Orchestral Sounds.

  • Page 37: How To Play Different Accordion And Orchestral Sounds Together (Layer)

    How to Play different Accordion and Orchestral Sounds Together (Layer) The FR-8x allows you to play different sounds in the left hand, both of which play whenever you press a key. The display highlights the section selected for changing tone.

  • Page 38: Drum Sounds On The Right Hand

    Right Hand Keyboard Mode The Drum section can be used to play full-fledged Solo or several The FR-8x gives you the possibility to assign a portion of the Right sounds simultaneously (which is called a “layer”). Hand keyboard to each sound section. Moreover you have the...

  • Page 39: Playing Chords And A Solo Line Using Different Sections (High And Low)

    Right Hand Keyboard Mode MEMO Keep in mind that the first RIGHT HAND button that you press, is the first section that plays when you press a key in the right keyboard. In the following explanation we selected the combination at the ACCORDION ORCH 1 / ORGAN DRUM...

  • Page 40: Other Important Function

    (if available) is tuned “properly”. Tuning reeds is a specialist job and usually not performed by accordion players themselves. On the FR-8x, however, “tuning” the “reeds” (that do not really exist)

  • Page 41: Scale (Tuning)

    Europe, the Americas, etc. Turn the [DATA/ENTER] knob to select the desired part The FR-8x features a “Scale” parameter that allows you to select and push it. the tuning system that best fits the music you want to play. If the...

  • Page 42: Using Sets

    Set after ±2 seconds. How to Save a Set The FR-8x has a memory that holds the data of all Sets, User The Set is recalled and the display shows: Program, Registers, Global settings, etc. You can change whatever you need to change without worrying about saving your changes until you are sure that you want to keep them.
  • Page 43 How to Save a Set Parameter Value Explanation Allows you to save the Bass registers. • “No”: The Bass registers are not saved. Bass No, All, 1~7 • “All”: Save all registers (1-7). (Default). • “1~7”: Save the selected register. Allows you to save the Free Bass registers.

  • Page 44: Export And Import Sets To/From The Optional Usb Memory

    Using Sets Export and Import Sets to/from the Optional USB memory The FR-8x allows you to Export or Import Sets to/from a USB memory. These functions can be useful either to back-up your Sets or to share your Set with other musicians.

  • Page 45: Import Sets To The Optional Usb Memory

    USB memory Value Explanation The FR-8x gives you the possibility to import FR-7x SETs. Select “ALL” to import All Sets. FR-7x SETs that you import are converted in User Program memories. Each single SET of FR-7x is converted in 14 User Program NOTE memories.

  • Page 46: Import All Fr-7X Sets From An Optional Usb Memory

    Be careful when you import SET do not overwrite User Program memories that you need. Always check the contents of the User Program memories Insert into the FR-8x USB port an optional USB memory before deciding to overwrite them. that contains data to import.

  • Page 47: Factory Sets

    Factory Sets Factory Sets Set Name CONCERTO CLASSIC JAZZ “F” JAZZ “I” SCALA To open an existing folder, select it by rotating the [DATA/ENTER] BAJAN knob, then press the [DATA/ENTER] knob. Press the [EXIT/JUMP] “I” FOLK button to return to a higher level (i.e. leave the current folder). “D”...

  • Page 48: Using The Fr-8X Usb Audio Player

    USB memory using your computer as you purchase them. Playing back an mp3 file of an audio file places a significant processing burden on the FR-8x, and in some cases may cause it to be unable to completely process all of the performance data from Getting Ready to Use the FR-8x as a the keyboard.

  • Page 49: Playing Back A Song From A Usb Memory

    Playing Back a Song from a USB Memory Playing Back a Song from a USB Memory Select a song on the USB memory. “Selecting a Song on a USB Memory” (p. 48). NOTE Make sure that the “LOOP” function is not active ( [LOOP] button indicator dark).

  • Page 50: Play List Function

    Using the FR-8x USB Audio Player Use the [DATA/ENTER] knob to enter the desired name. “How to type a name in FR-8x” (p. 31). Press the [WRITE] button to rename the Song. After a confirmation message, the display shows the contents of the USB memory.

  • Page 51: How To Load Play List

    Your Play List is now ready to be used. See “Using Play List” (p. 52). How to Load Play List Insert the optional USB memory that contains the desired song files into the FR-8x’s USB port. Press the [SONG LIST] button The following edit functions are available: Function Explanation...

  • Page 52: Editing A Play List Starting From An Existing One

    You can, however, “automate” Play List playback using the “CHAIN” function. The FR-8x also allows you to specify whether the selected Play List should be played once or repeatedly.
  • Page 53 Play List Function Playback Option Value Explanation • “Off”: At the end of the current Play List step, the audio player stops. Rotate the [DATA/ENTER] knob to select another step, then start playback. (If you start playback again without selecting a different step, the same song file is played back again.).

  • Page 54: Recording Your Performance As Audio Data

    12. Recording your Performance as Audio Data Your FR-8x allows you to record your performance and the performance of your band on the optional USB memory. The resulting audio file is stored in the “My Recordings” folder. The recording format is WAVE (not mp3), which allows you to burn your recordings onto a CD using your computer.

  • Page 55: Listening Your Recording

    See the parameter “WAV/ MP3 LEVEL” (p. 106). Press the [*/, ] button again to pause song playback. Its indicator goes dark. MEMO To listen your recording later see “11. Using the FR-8x USB Audio Player” (p. 48).

  • Page 56: Real-Time Audio Looper (Loop)

    MEMO The audio phrase playback again and again until you press the [*/, ] button. While the audio phrase playback you can play the FR-8x. While playing your performance, press [REC] button to start the recording of your loop phrase.

  • Page 57: Working With User Programs

    14. Working with User Programs Rotate the [DATA/ENTER] knob to set the “BANK” where The FR-8x provides User Program memories that allow you to store almost all settings you make on the front panel and the various you want to save your User Program. Push the [DATA/ display pages.

  • Page 58: Recalling A User Program From The Main Page

    Recalling a User Program from the Main Page The FR-8x gives you the possibility to recall the User Programs from the Main page. It can be useful to watch the parameter shown in the Main page and access the Menu options.

  • Page 59: About The User Program List

    User Program function. Its indicator goes dark. About the User Program List To keep this massive amount of information manageable, the FR-8x works with User Program Set Lists. The User Program List is a list of up to 1400 Performance memories.

  • Page 60: Loading A User Program List

    Recalling a User Program in the User Use the [DATA/ENTER] knob to enter the desired name. Program List “How to type a name in FR-8x” (p. 31). Press the [WRITE] button to save the User Program List. The display shows the list of User Program List.

  • Page 61: Adding User Program In The List

    Editing a User Program List Load a User Program List Program “ and press the knob. “Loading a User Program List” (p. 60) The display shows the list of User Program. The display shows the list of User Program. Rotate the [DATA/ENTER] knob to scroll the User Program and press the knob to add the User Program in NOTE the new list.

  • Page 62: Moving Up Or Down A User Program In A Different

    How to rename a User Programs List Deleting a User Program from the List The FR-8x gives you the possibility to rename a User Program List. You can also remove a User Program that you no longer need. Press the [USER PROGRAM] button.

  • Page 63: How To Remove A User Programs List

    Press and hold the [USER PROGRAM] button until the following page appears: Use the [DATA/ENTER] knob to enter the desired name. “How to type a name in FR-8x” (p. 31). Press the [WRITE] button to rename the List. Rotate the [DATA/ENTER] knob to select “DELETE” and push it.

  • Page 64: How To Duplicate Your User Programs List (Save As)

    List (Save as) Press the [WRITE] button to duplicate the List. If the FR-8x already contains a User Program List of the name you have entered, the display asks you whether it is OK to overwrite the This function allows you to copy your User Program List with other User Program List.
  • Page 65 User Program that you want to export. Press the [MENU/WRITE] button The display shows the root folder of the USB memory. Use the [DATA/ENTER] knob to enter the desired name. “How to type a name in FR-8x” (p. 31).

  • Page 66: Import User Programs To The Optional Usb Memory

    Select “ALL” to import All User Programs. message is shown to indicate that exported function has finished. NOTE Selecting this function all User Programs in the FR-8x If a file of the same name already exists, you are asked whether you internal memory will be replaced.
  • Page 67 Export and Import User Programs to/from the Optional USB memory If you selected “Single” Use the [DATA/ENTER] knob to select “UPG Dest. Bank” to set the number of bank of User Program that you want to import. Use the [DATA/ENTER] knob to select “UPG Dest. Num” to set the number of User Program that you want to import.

  • Page 68: Menu Options

    Rotate the [DATA/ENTER] knob to select the group of parameters you wish to edit. Selecting Parameters The FR-8x’s parameters can be selected by using the Menu structure or entering their numbers. Selecting Parameters Via the Menu Press the [MENU] button.

  • Page 69: Available Parameters List

    FREE BASS MIDI TX register [2]. Name p. 79 NOTE 5 Orchestra 1 Edit If you only press one register ([5], for example), the FR-8x Tone Selection p. 79 automatically selects the group [5] after ±2 seconds. Effects Send p. 79...

  • Page 70: Important Remark About Saving Your Settings

    1. Tuning Parameters The parameters of the TUNING group apply to the entire FR-8x and are not saved to a Set. You can save most of them to the FR-8x System memory. Press [UP] and [DOWN] simultaneously to select the value that is indicated as “Default setting”.

  • Page 71: Master Tune

    FR-8x overall tuning Default: 440.0 parameters, try to think of yourself as an accordion manufacturer. Some parameters in this group indeed rely on the power of Roland’s “virtual” technology (called “PBM” or “Physical Behavior Modeling”) 1.2 Transpose and are in fact a warehouse with all kinds of accordion components from which you can build your personal accordion or to customize an existing “model”.

  • Page 72: Register

    Menu Options 2.3 Effects Send Parameter Value Explanation Off, Dry, Classic, F-Folk, American_L, The FR-8x contains 1 multi-effects processors American_H, This parameter allows you to choose (“MFX”), one reverb processor, one chorus MUSETTE North_Eu, German_L, the system used for detuning the...

  • Page 73: Mfx Control

    This parameter further adds to the realism of the sounds Select this page to assign a control to the MFX. emulated by your FR-8x. Here, you can specify how strongly the pitch of the simulated Treble reed(s) changes when you open or close the bellows faster than usual.
  • Page 74 “dry” (no chorus), while “127” the transmitting instrument. represents the maximum Chorus Send level. What you set here is transmitted to the FR-8x’s Select “Off” if the register should not transmit MIDI OUT socket whenever you select the this message.

  • Page 75: Name

    The FR-8x internal memory remembers your settings while the standard value (“Std”). As a rule, first FR-8x is switched on. While editing, there is no absolute need decide which reed is most important to save your settings. Be aware, however, that all changes are and set its “Volume”...

  • Page 76: Noises

    Whenever you select “ALL” and set a different reed type, the “3.3 This parameter further adds to the realism of the Noises” settings are automatically adapted to the reed type you sounds emulated by your FR-8x select here. You may have to change those settings afterwards if you wish to use different noise type.

  • Page 77: Name

    IMPORTANT NOTE The FR-8x internal memory remembers your settings while the FR-8x 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-8x is switched off.

  • Page 78: Effect Send

    I-Folk2, Classic, This parameter further adds to the realism of the Such buttons produce a typical noise Cajun, Jazz, F-Folk, sounds emulated by your FR-8x. when pressed. D-Folk, Organetto, FREE BASS F-Folk2, Classic2, You can select the instrument whose...

  • Page 79: Name

    The FR-8x internal memory remembers your settings while the used to process the Orchestra 1 section. FR-8x 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-8x is switched off.

  • Page 80: Mfx Edit

    Positive settings mean that more overtones the“Tone & Drum Kit List “ supplementary manual. will be allowed to pass, so that the sound Download it from the Web http:/ www.roland.com/manuals/. becomes brighter. The further this value is set in the negative direction, the fewer overtones will be allowed to pass and the sound will 5.4 MFX Control...

  • Page 81: Controllers

    These parameters further add to the realism of the notes. sounds emulated by your FR-8x. • “Medium”: is in the middle of Low and High. • “High”: represents the most...

  • Page 82: Orchestra 2 Edit Parameters

    The FR-8x internal memory remembers your settings while the Rotate the [DATA/ENTER] knob to set the level of the FR-8x is switched on. While editing, there is no absolute need selected harmonic bar. to save your settings. Be aware, however, that all changes are lost when the FR-8x is switched off.

  • Page 83: Organ Parameters

    Selecting Parameters at your preset. Parameter Value Explanation Allows you to switch the overdrive effect Overdrive Switch Off, On 7.2 Organ Parameters on or off. Specifies how strongly the sound is Overdrive Drive 0~127 distorted. A value toward 127 raise the This page allows you to make additional detailed gain, adding distortion to the sound.

  • Page 84: Vtw Upper (Right Hand Organ)

    IMPORTANT NOTE The FR-8x internal memory remembers your settings while the FR-8x 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-8x is switched off.

  • Page 85: Effects Send

    This setting applies to both the Overdrive Level 0~127 63 Bass~0~63 respect to the unprocessed organ signal. FR-8x’s internal speakers and the L/MONO socket. PANPOT Treble The “Bass” values mean that the sound will appear on the same side as the bass accordion sound...

  • Page 86: Sound Edit (Not For Vtw Organ Tone)

    For details regarding these sounds refer to the“Tone & Drum Kit List “ These parameters further add to the realism of the supplementary manual. sounds emulated by your FR-8x. Download it from the Web: http:/ www.roland.com/manuals/ Parameter Value Explanation •...

  • Page 87: Midi Tx

    The FR-8x internal memory remembers your settings while the Parameter Value Explanation FR-8x is switched on. While editing, there is no absolute need On, Off “2.7 MIDI TX” (p. 73) Note Tx to save your settings. Be aware, however, that all changes are details.

  • Page 88: Tone Control

    Explanation Rotate the [DATA/ENTER] knob to select this field and rotate knob to select “On”. The FR-8x contains 1 multi-effects processors (“MFX”), one reverb processor, one chorus The “VTW LEFT HAND“ edit page is shown processor and one delay processor that can be used to process the Orchestra Chord section.

  • Page 89: Mfx Edit (Not For Vtw Organ Tone)

    Selecting Parameters Download it from the Web http:/ www.roland.com/manuals/. NOTE The organ effects described below apply to all sections that use 9.5 MFX Controls (Not for VTW Organ Tone) VTW Organ sound. Vibrato/Chorus Select this page to assign a control to the MFX.

  • Page 90: Controllers

    After editing the organ sound, you can decide to variety of nuances. Low, Medium, name it for easy identification. High, Fixed • “Fixed Low+Bellows“, “Fixed Low+Bellows, The FR-8x suggests the name of selected register. Med.+Bellows”, “Fixed ORCH CHORD Fixed High+Bellows”: mean that the TOUCH Med.+Bellows, selected orchestral sound uses Use the [DATA/ENTER] knob to enter the desired name.

  • Page 91: Tone Selection

    IMPORTANT NOTE The FR-8x internal memory remembers your settings while the FR-8x is switched on. While editing, there is no absolute need To detailed information to edit the selected preset see to save your settings. Be aware, however, that all changes are “Editing the selected organ sound”...

  • Page 92: Vtw Lower Parameters

    For details regarding MFX edit parameters refer to the“Tone & Drum Kit List “ supplementary manual. The organ effects described below apply to all sections that use Download it from the Web http:/ www.roland.com/manuals/. VTW Organ sound. Vibrato/Chorus The vibrato effect cyclically modulates the pitch of organ sounds...

  • Page 93: Mfx Controls (Not For Vtw Organ Tone)

    10.5 MFX Controls (Not for VTW Organ Tone) 10.7 Controllers Select this page to assign a control to the MFX. These parameters further add to the realism of the sounds emulated by your FR-8x. Parameter Value Explanation Select “EFX Pot” to control...

  • Page 94: Drum Edit Parameters

    IMPORTANT NOTE The FR-8x internal memory remembers your settings while the FR-8x 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-8x is switched off.

  • Page 95: Bass&Chord Bass Link 1

    SHIFT -36~0~36 This can be useful to fit your standard value (“Std”). desired instruments in the FR-8x keyboard portion. “12. Right Hand Mode 11.6 Bass&Chord CHORD Link 1 parameters” (p. 96). • “Solo”: The notes you play with your right hand sound the Drum section only.

  • Page 96: Controllers

    (how much effect should be applied The FR-8x internal memory remembers your settings while the to the Drum section). FR-8x is switched on. While editing, there is no absolute need to save your settings. Be aware, however, that all changes are DELAY 0~127 lost when the FR-8x is switched off.

  • Page 97: Zone Orchestra 2 - Drum

    The VTW Organ effects cannot be edited. IMPORTANT NOTE The FR-8x internal memory remembers your settings while the FR-8x is switched on. While editing, there is no absolute need to save your settings. Be aware, however, that all changes are Parameter...

  • Page 98: Delay Macro/Parameters

    Higher values of the active sections. result in faster modulation. The delay effect of the FR-8x allows you to This parameter sets the depth set three delay times: center (C), left (L) and at which the chorus sound is Time C 0.1~1000 (ms)

  • Page 99: Master Bar Recall

    The function is only meaningful if the Rotary contents of your settings, but that is entirely up to effect is currently on. you. The FR-8x contains 57 preset icons (stored in its internal memory).

  • Page 100: Name

    The “SYSTEM” group contains parameters that are related to all Sets 14.2 Layout and all sections: they apply to the FR-8x as a whole. The parameters can be saved to the System area. This parameters allows you to specify the layout of...
  • Page 101 The same is true of Free Bass systems. Your FR-8x contains the 5 most popular Minor 3rd, ones (see the illustration on page 103). Be aware that the system you...
  • Page 102 Menu Options BASS & CHORD TABLE “7th”= 1-3-7; “5dim”= 3-5-7 “7th”= 1-3-7; “5dim”= 3-5-7 “7th”= 1-3-7 Belgium “7th”= 1-3-7...
  • Page 103 Selecting Parameters FREE BASS MODE TABLE Fifth Finnish...
  • Page 104 Menu Options TREBLE MODE TABLE f f i f f i f f i...
  • Page 105 Selecting Parameters TREBLE MODE TABLE f f i f f i f f i...

  • Page 106: Audio/Power Setting

    Parameter Value Explanation This parameter is only meaningful If active, this new parameter when the FR-8x is connected to an increases sound power on the amplifier, a HiFi mixing console or FR-8x speakers. a commercially available wireless • “Off” It produces a standard system.

  • Page 107: Sustain - A Routing

    Save the System parameters before power off the FR-8x. an arranger module. “How to Save System Parameters” (p. 117). The following page is displayed during the FR-8x start up: Parameter Value Explanation Type Device...

  • Page 108: Copy Effect To Set

    Menu Options the knob to copy effects. Orchestra, Bass, etc.). The display briefly confirms this operation. Warning Select “NO” if you do not want to copy the effect after all. All settings of the target memory are overwritten. It might therefore be a good idea to archive the target Set using “15.7 15.3 Treble register on current SET...

  • Page 109: Bass Register On Current Set

    Selecting Parameters 15.5 FreeBass register on current SET The display briefly confirms this operation. 15.4 Bass register on current SET This is an environment in its own right that has the same functionality as “15.4 Bass register on current SET”. It applies to the Free Bass registers of the This is an environment in its own right that has the currently selected Set, however.

  • Page 110: Restore Data

    44). “Export User Programs to the Optional USB memory” (p. 64). TYPE Explanation ALL, Restores all of the FR-8x settings. 15.8 IMPORT Restores the last “1.1 Master Tune” setting you saved ( Master Tune, 71). Restores the last “1.3 Scale Tune” (p. 71)

  • Page 111: Expansion Sounds

    Doing so may corrupt the unit’s data or the data on the USB memory. • The FR-8x supports USB memories with a capacity of up to 2 You can reset the FR-8x SETs to its factory settings, which means that all SETs are replaced by the settings the FR-8x contained when you first got it.

  • Page 112: Factory All Reset

    MIDI channel assignments “master keyboard”. The FR-8x can be used for two things: to “input” new parts (i.e. MIDI events) and to play them back. When you play on the FR-8x keyboards, it sends MIDI data to the MIDI OUT socket.

  • Page 113: Global Setting

    In that case, the amount of data will be reduced. If the FR-8x is used as tone generator for an external sequencer, you This leads to a coarser resolution, and must connect the sequencer’s MIDI OUT socket to the FR-8x MIDI...

  • Page 114: Wireless Lan Function

    Parameter Value Explanation Off, On All parts This is a very simple method to connect your FR-8x to a wireless Default: On LAN access point . Off, On Accordion The first time you connect the FR-8x to a wireless network, you’ll...

  • Page 115: Wireless Lan Function Settings

    The third row of the Wireless page shows the Device Name. “Wireless ID” (p. 116). The Device Name is FR-8x (Default). See “Connect By WPS” Page Connect the FR-8x to a wireless network by WPS ( 114). Icon Explanation “Select Access Point” Page...

  • Page 116: Connecting In Ad-Hoc Mode

    Ad-Hoc mode lets you connect the FR-8x directly to an iPhone or other wireless device without using a wireless LAN access point. This is a convenient way to use the FR-8x with an iPhone or other wireless device if you’re in a location where the wireless LAN access point you normally use is unavailable, such as when you’re away from home.

  • Page 117: Checking The Ip Address And Mac Address (Wireless Info)

    Selecting Parameters When you want to end the Ad-Hoc mode connection, restore the iPhone settings in [Settings] g [Wi-Fi] g [Choose a Network] to their previous state. NOTE The Ad-Hoc Mode ON g OFF setting will take effect after you’ve turned the unit off, then back on again.

  • Page 118: Troubleshooting

    16. Troubleshooting This section provides an overview of points to check and actions to take when the FR-8x does not function as you expect. Feel free to contact your Roland dealer if your issue remains unsolved after reading through this section.
  • Page 119 Reliable performance cannot be guaranteed if you use non Roland USB memory products. Unable to read from/write to USB memory. Check the format of your USB memory. The FR-8x can use USB memory that has been formatted as FAT. If your USB memory was formatted using any other method, please re-format it.

  • Page 120: Specifications

    Left hand Mode: Standard, Free Bass, Orch. Bass, Orch. Chord, Orch. Free Bass Treble Mode (only FR-8x button) C Griff Europe, C Griff 2, B Griff Bajan, C Griff Fin, D Griff 1, D Griff 2 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...
  • Page 121 Owner’s Manual PSB-14U AC adaptor, Power cord (for connecting the AC adaptor) Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack (BP-24-45) Reference caps for the bass buttons Reference buttons for the treble keyboard (only for FR-8X button type) Straps Accordion Cloth Accordion soft bag OPTIONS...

  • Page 122: Midi Implementation Chart

    18. MIDI Implementation Chart V-Accordion Date: May 2013 Version: 1.00 Model: FR-8x Function... Transmitted Recognized Remarks 1= Treble, 2=Bass/Freebass, 3=Chord, 4=Orch1/Organ, 5= Orch Bass, 6=Orch Basic Default 1-16 1–16 Chord, 7=Orch Free Bass. 11= Orch2 Channel Changed 1–16, Off 1–16, Off...

  • Page 123: Index

    19. Index Symbols DATA/ENTER knob ....14 DC IN socket ..... . . 17 AC Adaptor .
  • Page 124 Index Treble ......94 TREBLE MODE TABLE ....104 PHONES socket .
  • Page 126 For EU Countries For China...

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