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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug. For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement V-Accordion FR-1x Digital Accordion Roland Corporation U.S. 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 (323) 890-3700 The technology used in the FR-1x is covered by U.S. Patent No. 6.946.594.
  • Page 3 Copyright © 2011 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-1x to an amplifier, mixer, etc........
  • Page 5 19. Appendix ................71 Ways in which the FR-1x displays alphabetic characters of file names ..... . 71 MIDI implementation .

  • Page 6: Features

    Drum sounds You can also use the FR-1x to play simple drum parts with your left hand (bass and chord sections). Sound expansion The FR-1x 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-1x 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 • Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug • Do not force the FR-1x’s power-supply cord to share an the AC adaptor from the outlet (see p. 15). outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total...

  • Page 9: Important Notes

    Maintenance • To prevent the inadvertent disruption of power to your unit • For everyday cleaning wipe the FR-1x with a soft, dry cloth or one (should the plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn undue stress to the jack, secure the power cord using the supplied dirt, use a mild, non-abrasive detergent.
  • Page 10 • When connecting a USB memory, carefully insert it all the way into the FR-1x’s USB port. • Do not touch the pins of the FR-1x’s USB port or allow them to become dirty. • Never insert or remove a USB memory while this unit’s power is on.

  • Page 11: A First Look At Your Fr-1X

    V-Accordion A first look at your FR-1x A first look at your FR-1x Let us first take a look at how the FR-1x is organized and how it is operated. The sections of your FR-1x Bellows resistance regulator Let’s briefly look at the various “sections” of your...

  • Page 12: Panel Descriptions

    Treble control panel A USB MEMORY port F SET register The FR-1x’s USB port allows you to connect an This register is used to recall one of 16 Sets from one optional USB memory. It can be used to save and...

  • Page 13: Bass Control Panel

    J RIGHT HAND ORCHESTRA button NOTE This button activates the orchestral section for the With the factory settings, the FR-1x’s power will automati- right hand (treble). Press it together with the cally be switched off 10 minutes after you stop playing or [ORGAN] button to select the FR-1x’s demo function.

  • Page 14: Battery Compartment

    S DC IN socket NOTE This is where you need to connect the supplied power On the FR-1x, connecting jacks to these sockets does not adapter (PSB-1U). Note that you can also purchase 8 mute the internal speakers. rechargeable AA-type Ni-MH batteries and use the FR-1x without the adapter.

  • Page 15: Before You Start Playing

    Now that the FR-1x is connected to a wall outlet, you can continue with the section “Switching the power on and off” on p. 21. To use the FR-1x with batteries, see “Installing and removing batteries” on p. 16. NOTE If the FR-1x is to remain unused for an extended period of time, unplug the adaptor.

  • Page 16: Installing And Removing Batteries

    While the adaptor is connected to the DC IN socket with- adapter. You will need an external charging unit. out being connected to a wall outlet, the FR-1x cannot be switched on, regardless of whether or not it contains bat- NOTE teries.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Fr-1X To An Amplifier, Mixer, Etc

    If you are using optional batteries and need to connect the you want to keep using the FR-1x at this stage, press FR-1x to a PA system or mixer, we recommend using a com- any button or register. mercially available wireless system to avoid having to use You can also disable the “Auto Off”...

  • Page 18: Attaching The Straps

    • If you place the FR-1x 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-1x’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

    MIDI cable– doesn’t come loose while you are play- ing. Your FR-1x comes with an adapter and an attachment strip that allows you to secure the adapter cable and optional MIDI as well as audio cables to the right strap.

  • Page 21: Switching The Power On And Off

    Always make sure the volume is turned down before switch- ing on the power. Even with the volume all the way down, you may still hear some sound when the FR-1x is switched on, but this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

  • Page 22: How To Read The Display

    The FR-1x’s display keeps you informed about the mainly try to handle either the plug or the headset. FR-1x’s status and helps you locate functions you may • Your headphones may be damaged if the volume of a wish to set. The display can show up to three alphanu- device is already turned up when you plug them in.

  • Page 23: Listening To The Demo Songs

    V-Accordion Listening to the demo songs Listening to the demo songs The FR-1x contains several demo songs. Here is how to play back those demo songs and fully appreciate the sounds con- tained in the FR-1x. Switch on the FR-1x.

  • Page 24: Using Sets

    Using Sets Using Sets The FR-1x 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 Selecting Sets accordion.
  • Page 25 To go from Set “11” to Set “14”, you therefore need to press register [1] three times after pressing [SET]. • If you select a different Set family, the FR-1x switches to the newly selected Set family and recalls the last memory you selected within that family.

  • Page 26: Selecting And Playing Sounds

    4. If you did not select the correct sound family, return to step 3. NOTE After switching on the FR-1x, the treble registers select accordion sounds. Additional information about the accordion Press the [ORCHESTRA] or [ORGAN] button section to activate the orchestral or organ section.
  • Page 27 “Orchestra Bass/Chord Touch” on p. 48. Additional information about the organ sounds PIANO/GUITAR and the Rotary effect (organ section) The FR-1x allows you to recall 4 organ sounds with tre- ble registers [1]~[4]. NOTE Pressing the register of the selected organ sound again If you hold down [SET] for more than 2 seconds without allows you to switch between the slow (“SLo”) and fast...

  • Page 28: Bass And Chord Section

    See “Orchestra The FR-1x is supplied with several reference caps (con- Level” on p. 46 or “Organ Level” on p. 46. cave and with lines) to help you locate the bass and chord buttons without looking at them.
  • Page 29 ORCHESTRAL [CHORD/FREE BASS] button. See “Switching the power on and off” on p. 21. NOTE After switching on the FR-1x, the bass registers select accordion sounds. Press one of the 3 bass registers (1~3) to select the desired sound.

  • Page 30: Playing Drum/Percussion Sounds

    To switch a muted section back on, briefly press any of the associated registers. Playing drum/percussion sounds The FR-1x allows you to play drum and percussion sounds with bass and chord buttons and to trigger the bass and chord sections simultaneously.

  • Page 31: Playing Only Bass Notes With Your Left Hand (Free Bass Mode)

    V-Accordion Playing only bass notes with your left hand (Free Bass mode) Selecting orchestral sounds in Free Bass mode Playing only bass notes with your To select (or leave) Free Bass mode, press left hand (Free Bass mode) the [FREE BASS] button. In Free Bass mode, all buttons of the left-hand key- Press the ORCHESTRAL [CHORD/FREE BASS] board—including the chord buttons—play bass notes.

  • Page 32: Using The Fr-1X's Audio Player

    Using the FR-1x’s audio player The FR-1x can play back audio files in the mp3 and WAV formats directly from a USB memory you connect to its USB MEMORY port. See below for a description of the supported file types.

  • Page 33: Selecting Audio Files

    See “Tip for naming audio files” on p. 32 for how to ensure that you can tell the files apart. See page 71 for how the FR-1x displays the charac- ters of the selected file name. If you are using the audio file as your accompaniment, start playing on the FR-1x as you normally would.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Playback Level

    See page 71 for how the FR-1x displays the characters of the selected file The setting range is: Off, 1~10. If you select “Off”, the name.

  • Page 35: Highlighting Some Practical Functions

    (stop) to indicate the status of the metronome. interval and page 44 for how to select the parameter. Adjusting the balance The FR-1x provides a parameter that allows you to set the balance between the treble and bass & chord sec- tions.

  • Page 36: Switching Off The Internal Speakers (Speaker Mode)

    Highlighting some practical functions Switching off the internal speakers (Speaker Mode) When the FR-1x is connected to an external amplifica- tion system, it may be convenient to switch off its internal speakers. Doing so has the additional benefit that your batteries will last longer.

  • Page 37: Saving Your Settings (User Program)

    Saving your settings (User Program) Your FR-1x contains 8 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 38: Recalling A User Program

    The USER PRG indicator below the display goes dark The USER PRG indicator below the display goes dark to indicate that the FR-1x is no longer in User Pro- to indicate that the FR-1x is no longer in User Pro- gram mode.
  • Page 39 The USER PRG indicator below the display goes dark to indicate that the FR-1x is no longer in User Pro- gram mode. At this point, the FR-1x returns to the settings you were using before selecting User Pro- gram mode, and the display once again shows the main page.

  • Page 40: Data Management Via The Fr-1X's Usb Port

    Data management via the FR-1x’s USB port The FR-1x 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)

    See “Restoring the User Sets to their factory defaults” on to load the selected User Programs. p. 64 if you want to recover the FR-1x’s original User Sets The display shows “Lod” (Load), then “don” (Done), at a later stage.

  • Page 42: Loading New Sounds From A Usb Memory (Optional)

    Data management via the FR-1x’s USB port Loading new sounds from a USB memory (optional) The FR-1x allows you to add new sounds to the internal sounds. The new sounds (files with the “.Bl3” extension) must be copied to a USB memory’s root directory, after which you can load them with the FR-1x.

  • Page 43: Other Settings

    V-Accordion Other settings Other settings The FR-1x 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

    WIND PIANO/GUITAR The FR-1x’s internal memory remembers your settings while the FR-1x is switched on. While editing, there is no absolute need to save your settings. Be aware, however, that all changes are lost when the (Here, we selected the “Orchestra Chord Level”...

  • Page 45: Param List Parameters

    “Adjusting the playback level” on p. 34. Transpose Value Off, 1~10 This parameter allows you to transpose Default setting: 8 all sections of the FR-1x. See “Changing the key of the keyboard (transpose)” on p. 35. Value –6~0~+5 Default setting: 0...
  • Page 46 FR-1x V-Accordion Other settings Drum Set Orchestra Bass Level, Orchestra Chord Level, This parameter allows you to select the Orchestra Free Bass Level type of drum/percussion instruments These parameters allow you to set the you wish to play simultaneously with audio level of the Orchestra Bass, the bass and chord section.
  • Page 47 V-Accordion Orchestra Level Free Bass Button Noise Metronome Function The bass section of almost all accordion This parameter allows you to choose the instruments can be played via buttons. function to combine when you hold Such buttons produce a typical noise down the [SET] register and press treble when pressed.
  • Page 48 ShortDly FB This is a short delay with many means that any setting that includes “Bellows” no longer repeats. works, because the FR-1x no longer “listens” to the bellows’ movements. Chorus Level This parameter allows you to set the Orchestra Bass/Chord Touch...
  • Page 49 “Heavy” provides a greater variety of nuances. change when you select another system. “X-Heavy” is even more detailed. The FR-1x is supplied with additional white and black buttons. You can use these additional buttons to adapt Stereo Width the black and white treble buttons to reflect the Much care has been taken to provide a selected treble mode.
  • Page 50 FR-1x 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-1x 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-1x’s note system used in Free Bass mode.
  • Page 52 FR-1x V-Accordion Other settings Free Bass Mode N. Europe Finnish (C3= note number 48) NOTE The note names on the bass buttons correspond to the MIDI note numbers. The note range of the Bass part is 1 octave. NOTE The actual sound range depends on the type of reed and footage.
  • Page 53 See the illustration on p. 54 for the note assignments. NOTE The FR-1x is supplied with several reference caps designed to help you locate the bass and chord buttons without looking at them. See also page 28. NOTE This parameter is not reset when you load the factory defaults (page 64).
  • Page 54 FR-1x V-Accordion Other settings Bass & Chord Mode [1] 2 Bass Rows [2] & [3] 3 Bass Rows A “7th”= 1-3-7; “5dim”= 3-5-7 [4] & [5] 3 Bass Rows B “7th”= 1-3-7; “5dim”= 3-5-7 [6] 3 Bass Rows Bx 7th “7th”= 1-3-7...
  • Page 55 WARNING: Be aware that any unsaved changes are User Program load lost when the FR-1x is switched off by this function. Be This function allows you to load 10 sure to save all important settings as soon as you can User Program settings from a USB (page 45).

  • Page 56: Connecting To Midi Devices

    By connecting an external MIDI device and exchanging performance data, you can control one device from another. For instance, you can output sound from other instruments, switch sounds or transmit MIDI data from the FR-1x that cause an external sound module to play.

  • Page 57: Communication Via The Usb Computer Port

    • Only MIDI data can be transmitted and received via USB. Audio data cannot be transmitted or received. • Switch on the power to the FR-1x before you start up the MIDI application on your computer. Never turn the FR-1x’s power on/off while your MIDI application...

  • Page 58: Midi Parameter List

    62 Off, On CHORD Bellows Expression TX ORCHESTRA FREE p. 62 Off, On BASS Velocity TX On, 1~127 p. 62 Bellows TX Resolution p. 63 USB function driver Gen, Ven p. 63 *: Reset when you switch off the FR-1x.

  • Page 59: Selecting The Desired Midi Parameter

    Value No, Yes Default setting: No Select this setting if you want to play on the FR-1x’s keyboards and transmit the MIDI data generated by your playing to an external device. In this case, the FR-1x does not receive MIDI data.
  • Page 60 Note-on messages transmitted by the treble section up to three octaves up If you select “YES” here, the FR-1x’s sound source can or down. no longer be played via its keyboards (Local Off). If you connect the FR-1x’s USB COMPUTER port to a...
  • Page 61 V-Accordion MIDI parameters Orchestra Chord TX/RX Channel Select this setting if the chord part should neither This parameter allows you to define the receive nor transmit MIDI data. MIDI channel for the orchestral chord part. Chord Octave TX Value 1~16, Off This parameter allows you to transpose Default setting: 6 the Note-on messages transmitted by...
  • Page 62 Default setting: On Select this setting if you don’t want the selected sec- tion to transmit expression messages. Select this setting if you don’t want the FR-1x to transmit program change messages. Select this setting if the selected section should transmit expression messages.
  • Page 63 USB. Audio data cannot be transmitted or received. This parameter allows you to specify how many data the FR-1x’s bellows may • Switch on the power to the FR-1x before you start transmit for expression purposes. up the MIDI application on your computer. Never turn the FR-1x’s power on/off while your MIDI...

  • Page 64: Restoring The Factory Defaults

    Restoring the factory defaults You can reset the FR-1x to its factory settings, which means that your own Global settings are replaced by the settings the FR-1x contained when you first got it. You may wish to archive your settings before initializing the FR-1x (see “Sav- ing User Program memories to USB memory (optional)”...
  • Page 65 If you change your mind about restoring a factory Set, press the [SET] register to abort the operation. Press the [USER PROGRAM] (ENTER) button to confirm your selection. The display shows “rCu” (recovering), then “don” (Done), after which the FR-1x returns to the main page.

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section provides an overview of points to check and actions to take when the FR-1x does not function as you expect. Feel free to contact your Roland dealer if your issue remains unsolved after reading through this section.
  • Page 67 To do so, close the bellows, switch off the FR-1x, then press and hold the ORCHESTRAL [BASS] and [CHORD/ FREE BASS] buttons while switching the FR-1x back on.

  • Page 68: Error Messages

    FR-1x V-Accordion Error messages Error messages The FR-1x 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-1x already contains these sounds FR-1x’s internal memory.

  • Page 69: Specifications

    V-Accordion Specifications Specifications Keyboards Panel controls Knobs: VOL Piano-type Right hand: 26 keys, velocity sensitive Registers and buttons: SET register, 4 treble registers, 3 Left hand: 72 velocity-sensitive bass bass registers, ORCHESTRA and ORGAN buttons, buttons USER PROGRAM button, ORCHESTRAL BASS and CHORD/ Modes: Standard, Free Bass, Orch.Bass, FREE BASS buttons, FREE BASS button, [®÷π] and [œ] but- Orch.Chord, Orch.
  • Page 70 DC IN connector (use Roland PSB-1U AC adaptor only) Dimensions FR-1x piano type: 405 (H) x 365 (W) x 195 (D) mm 16 (H) x 14-3/8 (W) x 7-11/16 (D) inches FR-1x button type: 380 (H) x 365 (W) x 195 (D) mm...

  • Page 71: Appendix

    V-Accordion Appendix Appendix Ways in which the FR-1x displays alphabetic characters of file names Character Display Character Display...

  • Page 72: Midi Implementation

    Status • This message adjusts the Reverb Send level of all parts. • When Active Sensing is received, the FR-1x starts monitoring the intervals of all Effect 3 (Chorus Send level; Controller number 91) further messages. While monitoring, if the interval between messages exceeds...
  • Page 73 V-Accordion MIDI implementation CC00 CC32 Program Register Name CC00 CC32 Program Register Name Change Change Clarinet SET RX Musette 1 CLASSIC Celeste 11 Concerto Tremolo 12 Classic Piccolo 13 Bajan Oboe 14 “I” Scala ORCHESTRA (Treble) TX/RX 2 JAZZ Strings 21 Jazz JazzScat1 22 FJazz...

  • Page 74: Midi Implementation Chart

    FR-1x V-Accordion Appendix MIDI Implementation Chart [V-Accordion] Date: July 2011 Model: FR-1x 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, 10...

  • Page 75: Information

    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 76: Index

    FR-1x V-Accordion Index | Index det .......45 Metronome Detune......35, 45 Function .
  • Page 77 V-Accordion Register Bass ......13 Treble ......12 Registration memories .
  • Page 78 FR-1x V-Accordion MEMO...
  • Page 79 For EU countries For EU Countries For China For China For C.A. US (Proposition 65) For C.A. US ( Proposition 65 ) WARNING This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.
  • Page 80 602.00.0518 RES 867-11 FR-1x Owner's Manual - E...

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