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Features

FR-3x V-Accordion

1. Features

Stand-alone electronic instrument

Though the FR-3x is a fully electronic instrument, you

do not need to connect it to an amplifier in order to

produce sounds. Its onboard amplification system is

powerful enough for small venues, restaurants, etc.

The FR-3x can also be powered using 10 commercially

available rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, so that you

don’t need to connect it to a wall outlet.

PBM (Physical Behavior Modeling)

The FR-3x V-Accordion is based on Roland’s sound gen-

eration technology called “PBM” (Physical Behavior

Modeling) whose sonic result is very close to the sound

of traditional accordions.

Super realistic accordion simulations

All sounds the FR-3x produces were obtained by sam-

pling popular traditional acoustic accordions.

This V-Accordion allows you to switch from an Italian

jazz accordion to German folk, French musette or a his-

toric bandoneon sound – without changing your tech-

nique.

Different tuning systems are also available.

Orchestral sounds

10 orchestral sounds can be used in combination with

traditional accordion sounds – complete with full bel-

lows articulation, and unique keyboard modes (Solo,

Dual, High and Low).

Tonewheel organ sounds

The FR-3x allows you to play amazing organ sounds in

almost the same way as an organ player using the tre-

ble section. 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.

Sophisticated bellows response

Faster response and higher sensitivity and precision

plus detection of bellows opening/closing with new

bellows pressure sensing circuitry.

A bellows resistance regulator knob allows you to

adjust the bellows’ inertia to your preference.

USB-based audio player

The FR-3x contains an audio player function that allows

you to play back mp3 and WAV files directly from a

connected USB memory.

Save your settings to a USB memory

You can save your settings by connecting an optional

USB memory to the FR-3x’s USB port.

The digital advantage

The V-Accordion includes all functions and sounds of a

traditional accordion, thus conveying a truly natural

feel and sound. Yet it also provides the advantages only

an electronic musical instrument can give you:

•reduced overall weight;

• possibility to choose among a wide variety of sounds;

• various selectable Free Bass modes (Minor 3rd, Bayan,

North Europe, Finnish);

•tuning stability over time and wear resistance of all

mechanical parts;

• you can sound in a different key than the one you are

playing in (transpose function);

• you can play with headphones, i.e. without disturbing

your neighbors or family.

Superb performance flexibility

The FR-3x allows you to control external MIDI-compat-

ible instruments. The Treble keyboard and chord/bass

buttons are velocity-sensitive, while the bellows con-

troller provides more articulation possibilities than any

other MIDI keyboard, MIDI wind instrument, etc., you

may know.

•All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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