Roland FR-2b Owner's Manual

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Setting up10rFR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion4. Setting upConnectionsThe FR-2/FR-2b has a compartment for 8 optional AA-type batteries. Consider purchasing such

Listening to the demo songsV-Accordion r11Note: You can also connect headphones to the PHONES socket, in which case you do not need to establish an a

Setting up12rFR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion Using the FR-2/FR-2b’s digital effectsWhile playing on the Treble keyboard, you may have noticed that the accordio

Orchestral sounds for the Chord sectionV-Accordion r13Note: The dynamics of sounds marked with an asterisk (*) can only be controlled by bellows move

Other practical functions14rFR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion5. Other practical functionsSwitching off sections you don’t needIf, for some reason, you do not wan

Using the metronomeV-Accordion r15Using the metronomeAfter setting the metronome parameters to your liking, you can start using the metronome:(4) Pre

Other practical functions16rFR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion(3) It flashes, and the register assigned to the last song you selected lights.(4) Use registers [1]

Recording short drum patternsV-Accordion r17 Adding drum sounds to your bass notes and chords(1) Briefly press the [PAD] G button.(2) Press and hold

Editing FUNCTION settings18rFR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion6. Editing FUNCTION settingsThe FR-2/FR-2b provides a series of specialized parameters that may come

ParametersV-Accordion r19This 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 se

WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to rain or moisture. Copyright ©2007 ROLAND EUROPE. All rights res

Editing FUNCTION settings20rFR-2/FR-2b V-AccordionThis parameter allows you to set the volume of the chorus effect with respect to the accordion and/o

MIDI parametersV-Accordion r21You can use your FR-2/FR-2b with other MIDI-compatible instruments, sequencers and computers to record your per-formanc

Editing FUNCTION settings22rFR-2/FR-2b V-AccordionNote: See p. 21 for the MIDI channels the FR-2/FR-2b’s parts use.This is a MIDI filter, i.e. a param

Changing your accordion’s behaviorV-Accordion r239. Changing your accordion’s behaviorHere are two settings you’ll probably change only once. But it’

Changing your accordion’s behavior24rFR-2/FR-2b V-AccordionB3B3E3A3D3G3E3A3D3G3[1] + [2] 2 Bass Rows[1] & [2] 3 Bass Rows A[3] & [4] 3 Bass R

Bass & Chord ModeV-Accordion r25C-Griff Europe C-Griff 2 B-Griff BajanF#5Eb6G#5Bb5C#6F#6G5A5A5 B5B5D6E6 F6F6Eb6D6C6C6G#5F#6Eb7G#6Bb6C#7F#7G6A6A6

Changing your accordion’s behavior26rFR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion10. Restoring the factory defaultsYou can reset the FR-2/FR-2b to its factory settings, whi

Using optional batteriesV-Accordion r2711. Using optional batteriesYour FR-2/FR-2b has a compartment that contains a special holder unit into which y

Specifications28rFR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion12. Specifications Keyboards BellowsReal pneumatic detection of bellows pressure (high-resolution pressure sen

AppendixV-Accordion r2913. AppendixDemo SongsPAD SetsMIDI Program change messages# SONG TITLE*[*] Copyright ©2007 Roland Europe Spa. All rights reser

Features V-Accordion r 3 1. Features PBM (Physical Behavior Modeling) The FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion is based on Roland’s sound gen-eration technology

Appendix30rFR-2/FR-2b V-AccordionMIDI Implementation Chart[V-Accordion] Date: July 2007Model: FR-2/FR-2b Version: 1.00Function... Transmitted Recogniz

14. InformationWhen you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below..

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Features 4 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion Using the unit safely • Before using this instrument, read the instructions below and the Owner’s Manual. • Do

Power supply V-Accordion r 5 • If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause dam-age or injury. In the interest of safety, please re

Features 6 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion •When connecting/disconnecting cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avo

Panel descriptions V-Accordion r 7 3. Panel descriptions Treble control panel A VOLUME knob This knob allows you to set the V-Accordion’s overall

Panel descriptions 8 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion Each register [6] ~ [8] allows you to select two sounds. When you select an orchestral sound, the co

Bass control panel V-Accordion r 9Connection panelLDC IN socketThis is where you can connect the supplied power adaptor (PSB-1U). Note that you ca