Page 2 - NOTICE; FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
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 reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Roland Europe S.p.a. The technology used in the FR-2 ...
Page 3 - Features; Super realistic accordion simulations; • reduced overall weight; Superb performance flexibility; Contents
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 called “PBM” (Physical Behavior Model-ing) whose sonic result is very close to the sound of tradi-tional accordions. Super realistic accordion simulation...
Page 5 - Important notes; Power supply
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 read and observe the following precautions. • Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity....
Page 6 - Precautions for optional batteries; Battery handling
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 avoid causing shorts or damage to the cable’s internal elements. • A small amount of heat will radiate from the instrument during normal operation. This i...
Page 7 - Panel descriptions; Treble control panel; VOLUME knob
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 vol-ume. Turn it all the way to the left (“POWER OFF”) to switch the FR-2/FR-2b off. Turn it towards the right to switch it on. B ORCH BASS button This bu...
Page 8 - Bass control panel
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 corresponding register lights yellow. G PAD/DEFAULT button This button is used to switch the PAD function (see p. 16) on and off. While FUNCTION mode is act...
Page 9 - Connection panel; DC IN socket; PHONES socket; (3) Remove the sheet from underneath the traforo; Important remark
Bass control panel V-Accordion r 9 Connection panel L DC IN socket This is where you can connect the supplied power adaptor (PSB-1U). Note that you can also purchase 8 optional batteries and use the FR-2/FR-2b without the adaptor. M MIDI OUT/IN socket This socket can be used to receive or transmit M...
Page 10 - Setting up; Connections; Using the OUTPUT sockets; Switching the power on and off; If you are using the supplied adaptor; You can also simply switch it off.; —To switch off you system—; If you are using batteries; You can also simply switch it off.
Setting up 10 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion 4. Setting up Connections The FR-2/FR-2b has a compartment for 8 optional AA-type batteries. Consider purchasing such batteries when performing on stage. Using the OUTPUT sockets The FR-2/FR-2b needs to be connected to an amplification system. If you are using ...
Page 11 - —To switch off your system—; Listening to the demo songs; See “Switching the power on and off” on p. 10.; Bellows resistance regulator; The
Listening to the demo songs V-Accordion r 11 Note: You can also connect headphones to the PHONES socket, in which case you do not need to establish an audio connection. (4) Turn the FR-2/FR-2b’s [VOLUME] knob A from the “POWER OFF” position towards the right. (5) Switch on the receiving audio device...
Page 12 - Bass section; both; Using the orchestral sounds; Orchestral sounds for the Treble section; Switching off the Orchestra part; Orchestral sounds for the Bass section; It only applies to the bass rows
Setting up 12 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion ■ Using the FR-2/FR-2b’s digital effects While playing on the Treble keyboard, you may have noticed that the accordion sounds are enhanced by effects (probably reverb). The FR-2/FR-2b contains 2 digital effects: Reverb: This effect creates the impression that y...
Page 13 - Orchestral sounds for the Chord section; button lights. If it; button again to return to nor-
Orchestral sounds for the Chord section V-Accordion r 13 Note: The dynamics of sounds marked with an asterisk (*) can only be controlled by bellows movements. Those sounds are not velocity sen-sitive. ■ Switching off the Orchestra Bass part (4) Press the [ORCH¥BASS] button again to return to normal ...
Page 14 - Other practical functions; Switching off sections you don’t need; Setting the time signature
Other practical functions 14 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion 5. Other practical functions Switching off sections you don’t need If, for some reason, you do not want one of the currently active parts to respond to your playing, you can switch it off: This may apply to any of the following combinations and m...
Page 15 - Using the metronome; Pitch-related functions; Transpose function; Song function; Selecting a song
Using the metronome V-Accordion r 15 Using the metronome After setting the metronome parameters to your liking, you can start using the metronome: (4) Press the [METRONOME÷INC] H button (it lights) to start the metronome. (5) Press it again to switch the metronome back off. Pitch-related functions T...
Page 16 - Muting a part; PAD function; Playing drum sounds; Playing drum sounds with the bass registers; You’ll notice that the pad you press briefly lights.; Playing drum sounds with the bass and chord buttons; Though restricted to sounds
Other practical functions 16 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion (3) It flashes, and the register assigned to the last song you selected lights. (4) Use registers [1] ~ [8] to select the desired song (see the table above). (5) Move the bellows. The first movement of the bellows starts the song after a short wh...
Page 17 - Adding drum sounds to your bass notes and chords; Recording short drum patterns
Recording short drum patterns V-Accordion r 17 ■ Adding drum sounds to your bass notes and chords (1) Briefly press the [PAD] G button. (2) Press and hold the [PAD] button until it starts flashing. (3) Use Treble registers [1] ~ [8] to select the desired PAD set (i.e. a collection of 5 sounds). See ...
Page 18 - Editing FUNCTION settings; Selecting the desired function; register until it starts flash-; In the following, the messages at the right edge of the; Parameters
Editing FUNCTION settings 18 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion 6. Editing FUNCTION settings The FR-2/FR-2b provides a series of specialized parameters that may come in handy when you need to fine-tune the FR-2/FR-2b’s response to your playing style. Some of these settings can be saved to the FR-2/FR-2b’s Use...
Page 20 - IMPORTANT REMARK; MIDI data to; receive; MIDI data from
Editing FUNCTION settings 20 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion This parameter allows you to set the volume of the chorus effect with respect to the accordion and/or orchestral sounds. It applies to all sections that are currently switched on. The settings you can select with the registers are: Chorus broaden...
Page 21 - Musical Instrument Digital; ” for short. MIDI has a lot in common; MIDI parameters; About MIDI
MIDI parameters V-Accordion r 21 You can use your FR-2/FR-2b with other MIDI-compatible instruments, sequencers and computers to record your per-formances in the same way as keyboard players, drummers, guitarists, etc., have been doing for a while. All MIDI-compatible sound sources allow you to use ...
Page 22 - Saving the current settings; button light steadily.; Recalling a User Program; Proceed as follows to recall a User Program you saved earlier:
Editing FUNCTION settings 22 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion Note: See p. 21 for the MIDI channels the FR-2/FR-2b’s parts use. This is a MIDI filter, i.e. a parameter that allows you to specify whether or not the given MIDI type should be transmitted. “TX”, as you know, is short for “transmission”. This me...
Page 23 - Changing your accordion’s behavior; and one of the following registers while; bass
Changing your accordion’s behavior V-Accordion r 23 9. Changing your accordion’s behavior Here are two settings you’ll probably change only once. But it’s nice to know that it exists in case you let a fellow accordion player from another country play your FR-2/FR-2b. Treble Mode (only on the FR-2b) ...
Page 26 - Restoring the factory defaults; and
Changing your accordion’s behavior 26 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion 10. Restoring the factory defaults You can reset the FR-2/FR-2b to its factory settings, which means that your own settings (including the User Programs) are replaced by the settings the FR-2/FR-2b contained when you first got it. We rec...
Page 27 - Using optional batteries; Installing and removing batteries; By pressing; partment by pressing the two tabs and lifting the cover.; Note about rechargeable batteries
Using optional batteries V-Accordion r 27 11. Using optional batteries Your FR-2/FR-2b has a compartment that contains a special holder unit into which you can install 8 optional AA-type batteries. You can therefore play your instrument without connecting the supplied adaptor. Installing and removin...
Page 28 - Specifications
Specifications 28 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion 12. Specifications ■ Keyboards ■ Bellows Real pneumatic detection of bellows pressure (high-resolution pressure sensor)Bellows resistance regulator ■ Sound source Max polyphony: 64 voicesWave ROM: 16MB of waveformsTones: 8 accordion Sets, each including:10 ...
Page 29 - Appendix; Demo Songs
Appendix V-Accordion r 29 13. Appendix Demo Songs PAD Sets MIDI Program change messages # SONG TITLE* [*] Copyright ©2007 Roland Europe Spa. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of the demo songs for purposes other than private enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. The perfor-mance data of t...
Page 30 - MIDI Implementation Chart
Appendix 30 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion MIDI Implementation Chart [V-Accordion] Date: July 2007 Model: FR-2/FR-2b Version: 1.00 Function... Transmitted Recognized Remarks BasicChannel DefaultChanged 1~161~16, Off 1~161~16, Off 7 Parts: 1= Treble, 2= Bass, 3= Chord, 4= Orchestra, 5= Orchestra Bass, 6= O...
Page 31 - Information; Roland distributor in your country as shown below.
14. Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. . As of May 1, 2007 (ROLAND) EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9, EBN Hagar Al Askalany Street,ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPTTEL: 20-2-417-1...
