r® FR-7 /FR-5 Owner’s Manual
WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
r ENGLISH FR-7 /FR-5 Owner’s Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH Before using this instrument, carefully read the “Important notes” (p. 9). They provide information concerning the proper operation of the FR-7b/FR-5b. Be sure to keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Copyright © 2005 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. ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing the Roland FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion.
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V-Accordion r Contents 1. Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2. Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3. Panel descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Features | Features 1. Features Stand-alone electronic instrument Though the FR-7b/FR-5b is a fully electronic instrument, you do not need to connect the FR-7b to an amplifier in order to produce sounds. Its onboard amplification system is powerful enough for small venues, restaurants, etc. (The FR-5b has no internal amplification.) Furthermore, the FR-7b comes with a rechargeable battery (Ni-Mh) so that you do not need to connect it to a wall outlet.
V-Accordion r Using the unit safely Using the unit safely Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage refers other adverse effects respect to the home furnishings, as well animals or pets.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Features | Using the unit safely • Do not force the FBC-7’s power cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.
V-Accordion r Important notes 2. Important notes In addition to the items listed under “Using the unit safely” on p. 7, please read and observe the following: Power supply Repairs and data • Do not use this instrument on the same power circuit with any device that will generate line noise (such as an electric motor or variable lighting system). • Before connecting the FR-7b/FR-5b to other devices, turn off the power to all units.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Important notes | Important notes • Do not connect the battery directly to a power outlet or insert it into a cigarette lighter socket in a car. High voltage may cause excessive current flow, leakage of battery fluid, heat, bursting or fire. • If a newly purchased battery exhibits rust, generates heat or seems abnormal in any other way, do not use it. Take it back to your Roland dealer. • Be sure to fully deplete a battery before recharging it for the first time.
V-Accordion r Panel descriptions 3. Panel descriptions Treble control panel DATA / ENTER A POWER UP B MENU EXIT C J D DOWN WRITE JUMP I SORDINA DELAY B VOLUME E K ON OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 CHORUS 14 13 L BALANCE F BASS G REVERB TREBLE M SET BRASS DEMO SAX WIND HARMON VIOLIN FLUTE BAG PIPE EXT.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Panel descriptions | Bass control panel I POWER button Press this button to switch the V-Accordion on (the button lights) and off (button dark). K DELAY knob The FR-7b/FR-5b contains three digital effects that can be used simultaneously. This knob is used to set the level of the Delay (echo) effect (see p. 67). L CHORUS knob Use this knob to set the level of the Chorus effect (see p. 65). M REVERB knob Use this knob to set the level of the Reverb effect (see p. 64).
V-Accordion r Display and master bar Display and master bar R Master bar In most cases, this bar (which you can press) recalls a Treble register you specify. In Dual, High or Low mode, however, it allows you to switch the Orchestra section on and off. If pressed gently, the Master bar R generates aftertouch messages for the Treble section. S Display The display keeps you informed about the FR-7b/FR-5b’s status.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Panel descriptions | Connection panel of the FBC-7 Connection panel of the FBC-7 A B C D E F r A POWER ON switch Press it to switch the FBC-7 (but not the FR-7b/ FR-5b) on and off. B AC connector This is where you need to connect the supplied power cable. See also page 16. C MIDI THRU/OUT/IN sockets Use these sockets to connect the FR-7b/FR-5b to external MIDI gear (see p. 82).
V-Accordion r Setting up 4. Setting up Connections The FR-7b can be used without any connections to either an amplification system or the FBC-7 power supply/battery charger unit. An FR-5b without an optional battery needs to be connected to the supplied FBC-7, however. Connecting the FR-7b/FR-5b to the supplied FBC-7 If you do not have a battery (FR-5b) or prefer not to use it (FR-7b), you need to connect the V-Accordion to the FBC-7 using the supplied cable.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Setting up | Switching the power on and off Switching the power on and off The power-on procedure depends on whether you are using a battery or the FBC-7 Foot Pedal/DC Power/ Battery Charger Unit. Note: Only use the battery that either came with your FR-7b or that you purchased from your Roland dealer. Using other batteries can severely damage the FR-7b/FR-5b or FBC-7. Roland assumes no responsibility for damages caused by batteries that have not been explicitly approved.
V-Accordion r Listening to the demo songs (6) Press the FR-7b/FR-5b’s [POWER] button (it lights) to switch it on. The icon in the display means that the FR-7b/ FR-5b is powered by the FBC-7. (7) Switch on the receiving audio device. (8) Start playing (see “First steps” on page 18). —To switch off you system— (9) Turn down the output volume of the receiving audio device or switch it off. (10) Press the FR-7b/FR-5b’s [POWER] button again so that its indicator goes dark. (11) Switch off the FBC-7.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Setting up | First steps First steps The sections of your FR-7b/FR-5b Before showing you how to use the FR-7b/FR-5b, let’s briefly look at the various “sections” of your instrument, as that will help you Master bar understand how your V-Accordion works. The FR-7b/FR-5b is a “virtual” accordion.
V-Accordion r Selecting Easy or Full mode Selecting Easy or Full mode At first, the FR-7b/FR-5b is configured to start up in “Easy” mode. In that mode, only the main parameters can be selected. It has the advantage that you do not feel overwhelmed by the FR-7b/FR-5b’s possibilities. The downside, however, is that there are certain (albeit rather specialized) parameters you cannot even select. To use the full potential of your FR-7b/FR-5b, you need to select “Full” mode: (1) Switch on the FR-7b/FR-5b.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Setting up | First steps About the Main page r You may have realized by now that, with the exception of the display as well as the additional buttons and knobs, the FR-7b/FR-5b looks like a conventional accordion. The display contains important clues about the settings that are currently in effect. B Orchestra mode. What’s shown in the display depends on the function you select. When you switch on the FR-7b/FR-5b, or if C Power source (here the battery).
V-Accordion r Touring the FR-7b/FR-5b’s sections Touring the FR-7b/FR-5b’s sections It’s time we put the FR-7b/FR-5b through its paces, because that’s what you purchased it for. We’ll work section by section. Treble section The Treble section can be played using the 92 Treble buttons. The sound it produces is determined by the register (1~14) you pressed last. This section can be used as “accordion”, to play an orchestral sound or both.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Setting up | Touring the FR-7b/FR-5b’s sections (4) If you think the sound is too loud or too soft, you can change the setting of the [VOLUME] knob. (5) If you still can’t hear the Treble notes, set the [BALANCE] knob to the center position. This knob is used to set the balance between the Treble and Bass registers. When it is turned all the way to BASS, the Treble section is inaudible.
r V-Accordion ■Using the FR-7b/FR-5b’s digital effects While playing on the Treble buttons, you may have noticed that the accordion sounds were enhanced by effects (probably reverb). It may also have struck you that the effects change whenever you select a different Set. That’s because the effect settings are part of the parameters you can save for each Set independently.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Setting up | Touring the FR-7b/FR-5b’s sections (3) Press another register to change the sound. ORCH BASS The number of the selected Set is shown in the upper right corner of the display. You can also use the FBC-7’s SET footswitches to select Sets.
V-Accordion r Using the orchestral sounds ■Using the FR-7b/FR-5b’s digital effects While playing on the Bass keyboard, you may have noticed that the accordion sounds were enhanced by effects (probably reverb). It may also have struck you that the effects change whenever you select a different Set. The FR-7b/FR-5b contains 3 digital effects that apply to all sections. See page 23 for details and how to set them.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Setting up | Using the orchestral sounds The 22 available orchestral sounds and associated registers are: Orchestral Treble sounds 1A Trombone 7A HighLand* 1B Trumpet 7B Zampogna* 2A Tenor Sax 8A PercOrgan 2B Alto Sax 8B JazzOrgan 3A Clarinet 9A RotOrgan 3B Oboe 9B TremOrg 4A Harmonica 10 ScatVoice 4B Mute Harm 11 Mandolin 5A Violin 12 AcGuitar 5B Pizzicato 13 AcPiano 6A Flute 6B Pan Flute [*] See “About the ‘HighLand’ and ‘Zampogna’ soun
V-Accordion r Orchestral sounds for the Treble section DUAL [13]: The orchestral sound is added to the Treble accordion, so that each note you play sounds like an accordion, with the selected instrument playing in unison. Just as a reminder: here, both the ORCH and TREBLE fields contain a keyboard icon to indicate that they sound simultaneously. HIGH [12]: Now it becomes a little more complicated – but very interesting indeed.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Setting up | Using the orchestral sounds (7) Press the [DOWN] button once. (2) Use the Bass registers to select the desired sound. Orchestra Bass sounds 1 Acoustic 5 Picked 2* Bowed* 6* Tuba* 3 Fingered 7 Tuba Mix 4 Fretless Note: The dynamics of sounds marked with an asterisk (*) can only be controlled by bellows movements. Those sounds are not velocity sensitive. For the other sounds, see also “10.12 Orch. Bs&Ch Touch” on p. 74.
V-Accordion r Orchestral sounds for the Chord section ■Setting the volume of the Bass Orchestra sound There may be times when the Orchestra Bass sound is too loud or too soft with respect to the Bass/Free Bass accordion sound. In that case, you can change its volume: (3) Press the [DOWN] button twice. Orchestral sounds for the Chord section The Orchestra Chord part can replace the accordion sound played by the chord rows of the bass keyboard. There are no clever modes (DUAL, SOLO, etc.) here.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Setting up | Using the orchestral sounds ■Setting the volume of the ORCH CHORD sound There may be times when the orchestral chord sound is too loud or too soft with respect to the other available sections. In that case, you can change its volume: (3) Press the [DOWN] button three times. (2) Simultaneously press the three registers labeled “ORCH FREE BS”.
V-Accordion r Orchestral sounds for the Free Bass section You can save the new value (and the remaining changes you make). See page 95. (6) Return to the Main page by pressing [EXIT÷JUMP]. ■Switching off the ORCH FREE BS part (7) Press the three ORCH FREE BS registers again to return to the normal Free Bass mode. (Press them yet again to leave Free Bass mode and return to Bass mode.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Setting up | Other practical functions Other practical functions Let us now have a look at the first “purely electronic” functions of your FR-7b/FR-5b. Your FR-7b/FR-5b is what we call a “virtual instrument”. (1) While the Main page is displayed, press the [UP] Though its physical appearance is similar to that of its button once. acoustic ancestor, it is based on an altogether different concept (technology) – and it can do a lot more.
V-Accordion r Pitch-related functions (1) While the Main page is displayed, press the [UP] button twice. (2) Use the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select the a different tuning for the Treble reeds. The possibilities are: Off (no detune), Dry, Classic, FFolk, American L, American_H, North Eur, German L, D-Folk L, Italian L, German H, Alpine, Italian H, D-Folk H, French, Scottish. (3) Press [EXIT÷JUMP] to return to the Main page. ■Scale (Tuning) Almost each music culture has its own accordion variety.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Setting up | Other practical functions (1) While the Main page is displayed, press the [UP] button four times. Volume-related functions The remaining “shortcuts” allow you to quickly change the balance of the orchestral sections. Use the [DOWN] button to select them. ■Orchestra Volume, Orc. Bass Volume, Orc. Chord Volume, Orc.
V-Accordion r About the FBC-7 5. About the FBC-7 Your FR-7b/FR-5b comes with an FBC-7 footswitch unit that doubles as power supply for your V-Accordion and also allows you to recharge a battery. If you purchased an FR-5b, you must connect it to the FBC-7 (or purchase an optional battery). FR-7b users, on the other hand, can also play their instrument without connecting it to the FBC-7.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion About the FBC-7 | Charging the battery The reason why the Treble and Bass sections do not respond to this pedal is that you can control their volume via the strength with which you press and pull the bellows (like on any accordion). The expression pedal can be used to fade the Orchestra part in and out, which is probably most effective in DUAL mode (see p. 26). When the expression pedal is all the way up (heel down), the Orchestra part does not sound.
V-Accordion r Recharging the battery on the FBC-7 (1) Connect the FR-7b/FR-5b to the FBC-7 using the supplied 19-pin cable. (2) Connect the FBC-7 to a suitable wall outlet. (3) Switch on the FBC-7 by pressing its [POWER¥ON] button (its red POWER ON indicator lights). (4) Press the [BATTERY¥CHARGER] button on the FBC-7. (4) Use the coin to loosen the two screws of the compartment cover. (5) Remove the cover from the FR-7b/FR-5b’s battery compartment.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion About the FBC-7 | Charging the battery That portion on the FBC-7 now looks as follows (note the connector): ■Using the recharged battery (15) Switch off the FR-7b (or FR-5b). (16) Prepare a coin. (17) Remove the cushion located between the Treble keyboard and the bellows. (8) Connect the battery’s cable to the charger’s socket. (9) Slide the battery into the holder on the FBC-7. Battery (10) Connect the FBC-7 to a suitable wall outlet.
V-Accordion r Editing sounds 6. Editing sounds Almost all sound aspects of your FR-7b/FR-5b can be changed (“edited”) to your liking. On p. 32 we already showed you how to quickly edit the most important aspects of a sound. All changes you make are temporary. If you want to preserve them, you need to use the WRITE function. Selecting parameters ■Easy and Full modes Be aware that the availability of a parameter may depend on the display mode that is currently selected (page 19).
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Editing sounds | Selecting parameters (5) Press a register [1]~[14] to specify a parameter within the selected group. Selecting parameters via the menu A second way of selecting parameters goes like this: (1) Press the [MENU] button. See the table on page 41. Press the [ORCHESTRA] register to select parameter “15” (only available for groups “2” and “10”). You can only select sections that are active (and thus sound when you play on the Treble or Bass keyboard).
V-Accordion r Setting parameter values (6) Press the [EXIT÷JUMP] button once to return to the function group (“TUNING” in our example) and again to return to the Main page. The various groups contain the following parameters (entries in italics are not available in “Easy” mode). 1. TUNING 1.1 Master Tune . . . . . . . . . . . p. 42 1.2 Transpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 42 1.3 Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 42 1.4 Scale Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 42 1.5 Scale Assign . . . . . . . . . .
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Editing sounds | 1. TUNING parameters 1. TUNING parameters The parameters of the TUNING group apply to the entire FR-7b/FR-5b and are not saved to a Set. You can save most of them to the FR-7b/FR-5b’s Global memory, however. See pages 39 and 41 for how to select and adjust the parameters. Press [UP] and [DOWN] simultaneously to select the value that is indicated as “Default setting”. Saving your changes Any changes you make can be saved using the WRITE function.
V-Accordion r 1.5 Scale Assign • Use the [DATA÷ENTER] knob or the [UP]/[DOWN] buttons to select the User memory that should contain your customized tuning system. • Press [MENU÷WRITE] again to jump to the following page. 1.5 Scale Assign (Treble, Orchestra, Treble&Orchestra, Bass&Chord, ALL, Default setting: Treble&Orchestra) This parameter allows you to specify which section should be affected by the tuning system you select on the “1.3 Scale” page. It is perfectly possible to select a single section (e.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Editing sounds | 2. TREBLE EDIT parameters 2. TREBLE EDIT parameters The parameters of the TREBLE EDIT group apply to the Treble section and are saved to the selected Set. They allow you to build your own (virtual) accordion. After setting these parameters, you probably also need to adjust the BASS EDIT or FREE BS EDIT parameters (which are also saved to the Set). See pages 39 and 41 for how to select and adjust the parameters.
V-Accordion r 2.1 Reed Type Note: If the name already contains 8 characters (“Bandoneo”), the last character is erased (example: “Band one”). Triktixa TexMex Steierische F-Folk Cajun Classic desired footage(s). Here, you specify how each reed (that can be assigned to a register) should sound.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Editing sounds | 2. TREBLE EDIT parameters 2.2 Register Triktixa TexMex Steierische F-Folk Cajun <16> <8> <8–> <8+> <4> <5-1/3> <2-2/3> On • Press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select the “FOOT” parameter, then rotate the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select the reed whose volume you want to set.
V-Accordion r 2.7 Bellows Detune 2.7 Bellows Detune (Off, Low, Standard, High, Default setting: Standard) This parameter further adds to the realism of the sounds emulated by your FR-7b/FR-5b. 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. If the “Standard” setting seems too mild, try “High”. If it is too strong, use “Low”. If you don’t want any detuning effect, select “Off”.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Editing sounds | 2. TREBLE EDIT parameters 2.13 Orchestra Link r This function allows you to associate an orchestral sound with the Treble register you are currently editing and to specify which mode should be used. See also “Selecting the Orchestra mode” on p. 26 for an explanation of the available modes.
V-Accordion r 2.15 Treble MIDI TX to “Bass 6”. This means that “FBS-Flute” is no longer supported (because it’s a Free Bass orchestral sound that is not available in Bass mode). The FR-7b/FR-5b therefore changes “2.14 Orchestra Chord Link” to “No Link”. For this reason, we recommend that you first set 2.12 Bass Link “BASS” (if you need it), and only then “2.14 Orchestra Chord Link”. Note: The 2.12 Bass Link “ORC.BASS” setting does not influence the options available for 2.14 Orchestra Chord Link. 2.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Editing sounds | 3. BASS EDIT parameters 3. BASS EDIT parameters The parameters of the BASS EDIT group apply to the Bass section (bass and chord notes) and are saved to the selected Set. They allow you to build your own (virtual) accordion. After setting these parameters, you probably also need to adjust the TREBLE EDIT or FREE BS EDIT parameters (which are also saved to the Set). See pages 39 and 41 for how to select and adjust the parameters.
V-Accordion r 3.1 Reed Type (10) Press the [MENU÷WRITE] button to save your changes. The display briefly shows a confirmation: (11) Press the [EXIT÷JUMP] button to return to the Main page. Note: See pages 39 and 41 for how to select and adjust the parameters below. 3.1 Reed Type This parameter allows you to transform the selected register into a different instrument, and assign different sounds to each reed the register plays. See “2.1 Reed Type” on p.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Editing sounds | 3. BASS EDIT parameters Use the LEVEL parameter to specify how prominent the noise should be (“Off”, –40~“Std”~40, Default setting: Std). Note: Whenever you select “ALL” for “Reed Type” and set a different reed type, this noise setting is automatically adapted to the reed type. It would therefore be a good idea to first select the reed type and only then change the noise type. 3.
V-Accordion r 4. FREE BASS EDIT parameters 4. FREE BASS EDIT parameters The parameters of the FREE BS EDIT group apply to the Bass section when it is used in Free Bass mode (see p. 24) and are saved to the selected Set. They allow you to build your own (virtual) accordion. After setting these parameters, you probably also need to adjust the TREBLE EDIT parameters (which are also saved to a Set). See pages 39 and 41 for how to select and adjust the parameters.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Editing sounds | 4. FREE BASS EDIT parameters (10) Press the [MENU÷WRITE] button to save your changes. The display briefly shows a confirmation: Note: Assigning the same partial STATUS (“High” or “Low”) to both reeds is a bit odd, because it leaves you with only half the number of active bass buttons. But it is possible… 4.3 Reed Volume (11) Press the [EXIT÷JUMP] button to return to the Main page. Note: See pages 39 and 41 for how to select and adjust the parameters below. 4.
V-Accordion r 4.6 Bellows Detune • If necessary, press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select the “TYPE” parameter, then rotate the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select one of the available instrument types: Bandoneon, I-Folk, I-Folk2, Classic, Cajun, Jazz, F-Folk, D-Folk, Organetto, F-Folk2, Classic2, Studio, Tradition, Steierische, Trikitixa • Press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select the “LEVEL” parameter, then rotate the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to set the volume of the Reed Growl parameter (Off, –40~ “Std”~40). 4.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Editing sounds | 5. ORC BASS EDIT parameters 5. ORC BASS EDIT parameters The parameters of the ORC.BASS EDIT group allow you to edit the Orchestra Bass section. See page 28 for details about the Orchestra Bass section. See pages 39 and 41 for how to select and adjust the parameters. Press [UP] and [DOWN] simultaneously to select the value that is indicated as “Default setting”. Important note The selection of Orchestra Bass sounds can be automated on the “2.
V-Accordion r 5.2 Orc Bass Release Time on the button keyboard, it will be sounded one octave above the corresponding pitch – and sound natural. Here is an example: If this is what you play on the button keyboard… …after choosing… Lowest Note= E (28) …these notes are transposed 1 octave up. The effects themselves can be edited on separate pages (see p. 65). 5.7 Orc Bass MIDI TX This page contains a series of MIDI parameters for the Orchestra Bass part you need to set one by one.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Editing sounds | 6. ORCH. EDIT parameters 6. ORCH. EDIT parameters The parameters of the ORCH. EDIT group apply to the Treble Orchestra section. See page 25 for details about the Orchestra section. You may remember that it contains 22 sounds (because some registers provide access to an “A” and a “B” sound). See pages 39 and 41 for how to select and adjust the parameters. Press [UP] and [DOWN] simultaneously to select the value that is indicated as “Default setting”.
V-Accordion r 6.3 Bellows Detune 6.3 Bellows Detune (Off, Low, Standard, High, Default setting: Standard) This parameter allows you to specify how strongly the orchestral sound’s pitch should be influenced by opening and closing the bellows faster than usual. This may further add to the realism of sounds like 1A~4B, 6A, 6B and 10~12. If the “Standard” setting seems too mild, try “High”. If it is too strong, use “Low”. If you do not want any detuning effect, select “Off”.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Editing sounds | 7. ORC CHD EDIT parameters 7. ORC CHD EDIT parameters The parameters of the ORC CHORD EDIT group apply to the chord button rows of the Bass section. As stated earlier, the FR-7b/FR-5b allows you to play and accordion sound with the bass rows and an orchestral sound with the chord rows of the bass keyboard (and vice versa). See page 29 for details about the Orchestra Chord section.
V-Accordion r 7.2 Reverb Send, 7.3 Chorus Send, 7.4 Delay Send 7.2 Reverb Send, 7.3 Chorus Send, 7.4 Delay Send (0~127 for all three) Use these parameters to set the Reverb, Chorus or Delay send level (how much effect should be applied to the Orchestra Chord section). The higher the value you set, the more the Orchestra section will be processed by the effect in question. It works much the same way as a cathedral: the louder you sing, the more reverb (chorus or delay) you hear.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Editing sounds | 8. ORC FBS EDIT parameters 8. ORC FBS EDIT parameters The parameters of the ORC FBS EDIT group apply to the Bass buttons while Free Bass mode is active. See page 30 for details about the Orchestra Free Bass section. This section is not available while Bass mode is active. See pages 39 and 41 for how to select and adjust the parameters. Press [UP] and [DOWN] simultaneously to select the value that is indicated as “Default setting”.
V-Accordion r 8.5 Orc FreeBs MIDI TX The effects themselves can be edited on separate pages (see p. 65). 8.5 Orc FreeBs MIDI TX This page contains a series of MIDI parameters for the Orchestra section you need to set one by one. See page 89 for details about the MIDI parameters. These parameters are saved along with all other Set parameters, which allows you to use different MIDI settings for each Set.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Editing sounds | 9. SET COMMON parameters 9. SET COMMON parameters The SET COMMON group contains parameters that apply to all sections, but only within the framework of the currently selected Set, most notably the parameters that specify the sound/character of the Reverb, Chorus and Delay effects. Important note Never switch off the FR-7b/FR-5b or select another Set before saving the settings you wish to keep, because doing so will erase your changes.
V-Accordion r 9.2 Reverb Parameters The available options are: Room1, Room2, Room3 These types simulate the reverberation of a room. They provide a well-defined spacious reverberation. Hall1, Hall2 These types simulate the reverberation of a concert hall with a deeper reverberation than the Room Reverbs. Plate This effect type simulates a plate Reverb (a studio device using a metal plate to simulate natural reverb). Delay This is a conventional delay that produces echo effects.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Editing sounds | 9. SET COMMON parameters Short Delay This is a delay with a short Delay time. ShortDly FB This is a short delay with many repeats. and Reverb effects in series (Chorus before Reverb). If you do not want the chorus signal to be processed by the Reverb effect, set this value to “0”. Note: Seeing that a delay effect usually only works for one part, we recommend using the dedicated Delay processor for echo effects.
V-Accordion r 9.5 Delay Macro Type 9.5 Delay Macro Type A delay effect creates echoes. It can also broaden a sound by adding a slightly delayed copy to the original sound (a technique often used for rock-’n’roll songs and in Karaoke bars). The “Macro” label still does what its name implies. Be aware, however, that there is no “Character” parameter on page “9.6”. Note: You can also copy the Delay (or even all effects) settings from another Set. See page 77.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Editing sounds | 10. SYSTEM parameters 9.7 Name This function allows you to name the selected Set (8 characters). It would be a good idea to use the name of the instrument you “built” using the TREBLE, BASS, FREE BASS, etc., group parameters – or the name of the Song you wish to use this Set for. (1) Select the character position (indicated by a dark square) by pressing [UP] (previous character), [DOWN] (next character) or the [DATA÷ENTER] knob (next character).
V-Accordion r 10.1 LCD Contrast 10.1 LCD Contrast (1~7, Default setting: 5) The information in the LCD display may be difficult to view after turning on your FR-7b/FR-5b or after extended use. Your viewing angle and the current lighting conditions can also affect the appearance of the display. In such cases, use this parameter to adjust the contrast. The smaller the value, the darker the “background” becomes. 10.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Editing sounds | 10. SYSTEM parameters ■ Orch Bs Sust—The footswitch can be used to hold the orchestral notes of the Bass section that are transmitted via MIDI. This is for MIDI control only. ■ OrchFB Sust—The footswitch can be used to hold the orchestral notes of the Free Bass section that are transmitted via MIDI. This is for MIDI control only. ■ OrchCh Sust—The footswitch can be used to hold the orchestral notes of the chord section that are transmitted via MIDI.
V-Accordion r 10.6 Free Bass Mode 10.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Editing sounds | 10. SYSTEM parameters ORCH BASS 10.
V-Accordion r 10.7 Stereo Width 10.7 Stereo Width 10.10 Startup Name (–1~–63, Full, Default setting: –15) As stated on p. 15, much care has been taken to provide a natural stereo image for the accordion sounds. If you think the stereo image is too wide for comfort (or if you prefer to set the Pan controls on your mixing console differently), you can use this parameter to reduce the stereo image.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Editing sounds | 10. SYSTEM parameters 10.12 Orch. Bs&Ch Touch 10.14 Treble Release T. (Fixed Low, Fixed Med., Fixed High, Low, Medium, High, Fixed L+Bellows, Fixed M+Bellows. Fixed H+Bellows, Bellows, Default setting: Medium) This parameter allows you to specify the velocity sensitivity of the bass and chord buttons when they are used to play one of the following orchestral sounds: AcPiano, AcGuitar. See above for an explanation of the various options.
V-Accordion r 10.15 Treble Mode (You can, however, unscrew the buttons and install the in the right places so as to make the white and black buttons correspond to the notes being played.) The FR-7b/FR-5b is supplied with additional white and black buttons that may come in handy. The white buttons come in two varieties: normal buttons and knurled buttons. The latter are usually used to indicate the “C” notes. 10.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Editing sounds | 11. UTILITY parameters 10.15 Treble Mode (2/2) B-Griff Fin D-Griff 1 D-Griff 2 11. UTILITY parameters The UTILITY group contains three kinds of parameters: those that keep you informed (to check the battery status), several parameters that allow you to copy settings and three parameters for archiving your settings via MIDI. See pages 39 and 41 for how to select and adjust the parameters. r 11.
V-Accordion r 11.2 Copy ALL Effects This message means that the battery is being recharged by the FBC-7. This is not performed automatically. You need to connect the FR-7b/FR-5b’s “TO FBC-7” socket to the “TO FR-7/ FR-5 V-ACCORDION” socket on the FBC-7 and press the BATTERY CHARGER button (so that it lights). The battery icon indicates the amount of energy already available. When the battery is fully charged, the display briefly shows a “Recharge Complete” message.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Editing sounds | 11. UTILITY parameters (1) On the page shown above, press the [DATA÷ENTER] button. The display now changes to: The display confirms this operation: 11.10 Treble Reg. on current Set (2) Press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select the “FROM” parameter, then turn it to select the Set whose settings you wish to copy. By default, the FR-7b/FR-5b selects the number of the Set you are currently using.
V-Accordion r 11.11 Bass Reg. on current Set Note: The “Vol” values you set here directly affect the volume parameters of the respective edit modes. In other words: selecting “5” here means that the corresponding reeds’ volume is set to “5”. (4) Press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select “VALUE”, then rotate the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select the desired setting. The possibilities depend on the choice you made in step (3) above.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Editing sounds | 11. UTILITY parameters The possibilities depend on the choice you made in step (3) above.
V-Accordion r 11.12 FreeBass Reg. on current Set The possibilities depend on the choice you made in step (3) above.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion MIDI functions | MIDI functions 7. MIDI functions Your FR-7b/FR-5b also transmits and receives MIDI data. In this chapter we’ll look at what MIDI is and does and which MIDI functions are available on the FR-7b/FR-5b. IMPORTANT REMARK: To take advantage of the FR-7b/FR-5b’s MIDI functions, you must connect it to the supplied FBC-7, because the FR-7b/FR-5b itself has no MIDI sockets.
V-Accordion r Working with a sequencer and other tone generators The FR-7b/FR-5b’s sections use the following MIDI channels: Part Channel Treble 1 Bass/Free Bass 2 Chord 3 Orchestra (Treble) 4 Orchestra Bass 5 Orchestra Chord 6 Orchestra Free Bass 7 Basic channel (for selecting Sets and sending program changes) 13 As you see, there are separate channels for the chord and bass buttons, even though they both belong to the Bass section.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion MIDI functions | Global MIDI parameters You also need a software program that allows you to record and play back your music. Such programs are available from companies like Cakewalk. Please ask your Roland dealer for details. And finally, you may need to install applications called “drivers” on your computer to ensure that it can talk and listen to the MIDI interface.
V-Accordion r Preventing sections from sending MIDI data (1) Press and hold the [EXIT÷JUMP] button until the display looks as follows: Saving your changes • Press and hold the [MENU÷WRITE] button until the following page appears: • Rotate the [DATA÷ENTER] knob (or use the [UP]/ [DOWN] buttons) to select “Global”. (2) Press register [12] to specify the function group. The MIDI channels can be set via a parameter of the “MIDI” group, which is why you need to select that group.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion MIDI functions | Global MIDI parameters (1) Press and hold the [EXIT÷JUMP] button until the display looks as follows: (2) Press register [12] to specify the function group. The “Ext. Seq. Playback” parameters can be set via a parameter of the “MIDI” group, which is why you need to select that group. (3) Press register [2] to select the following page: (4) Press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select “PART” (left entry), then turn it to select the part whose setting you want to change.
V-Accordion r Sending program change messages when necessary The [10] register acts as “0” here. To enter “502”, for example, press registers [5], [10], and [2]. (5) If necessary, press the [EXIT÷JUMP] button to erase the last entry you made. If you entered “55”, for example, while the second figure should have been a “2”, press [EXIT÷JUMP] once (so that the display indicates “5__” again), then press register [2] (“52_”).
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion MIDI functions | Global MIDI parameters Solving MIDI buffer problems (12.3 Bellows TX Resolution) This parameter allows you to specify how many data the FR-7b/FR-5b’s bellows may transmit for expression purposes (see also “Expression” on p. 91). As long as the external sequencer you work with does not display a “MIDI buffer overflow” message, you can leave its setting at “High”.
V-Accordion r MIDI parameters for the various sections/parts MIDI parameters for the various sections/parts The MIDI parameters discussed below belong to separate groups and are saved for the corresponding sections. This means that each Set can use different MIDI settings and thus control external MIDI devices in various ways. If you are serious about using the FR-7b/FR-5b’s MIDI potential, carefully read the following before editing the available parameters.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion MIDI functions | MIDI parameters for the various sections/parts ■Note (On, Off, Default setting: On) The MIDI standard translates almost all actions performed on a musical instrument into commands that can be sent to another instrument. The result of such a transmission is that your actions are either recorded by a sequencer or faithfully replicated by the receiving instrument. The most fundamental information that travels across a MIDI cable is related to the notes you are playing.
V-Accordion Note: When you set the “12.2 Ext. Seq. Playback” parameter to “On”, the FR-7b/FR-5b’s registers no longer transmit the sound selection clusters you have programmed here. Instead, they transmit their “Std” values. This will return to normal operation when you set “12.2 Ext. Seq. Playback” back to “Off”. ■Volume (Off, 0~127, Default setting: 100) This parameter allows you to specify the volume value (CC07) the register should send to an external device whenever you press it.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion MIDI functions | Archiving your settings via MIDI (Bulk Dump) ■AfterT (only for the Treble and Orchestra sections) The Master bar generates aftertouch messages. Aftertouch is usually used for temporary changes to a sound’s volume, timbre or pitch (this needs to be set on the receiving instrument). Used right, it can be a very powerful expressive tool.
V-Accordion r Sending Bulk data (back) to the FR-7b/FR-5b The display now responds with: –OR– Press [EXIT÷JUMP] if you do not want to transmit your settings after all. (11) Wait until the following message appears, then stop recording on your sequencer. (12) Name the “song” (it may only contain data so far) and save it to hard or floppy disk. See below for how to transmit the settings back to the FR-7b/FR-5b at a later stage.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion MIDI functions | Archiving your settings via MIDI (Bulk Dump) r Press [EXIT÷JUMP] to return to the Main page, reduce the speed at which the data are transmitted by your sequencer, and try again. If that does not help, check the data file you are transmitting.
V-Accordion r Miscellaneous functions 8. Miscellaneous functions Saving settings using the WRITE function All WRITE functions are discussed where it makes sense to mention them. That’s why we’ll stick to some general remarks here. Press and hold [MENU÷WRITE] Rotate [DATA÷ENTER] Press [DATA÷ENTER] Press [DATA÷ENTER] Rotate [DATA÷ENTER] to select… Press [DATA÷ENTER] “Current” “Curnt+SCom”(*) Rotate [DATA÷ENTER] to select… “ALL” “Current” (*) Saves register + “Set Common” settings.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Miscellaneous functions | Saving settings using the WRITE function Using WRITE (1) Press and hold the [MENU÷WRITE] button until the following page appears: Sections whose settings you changed without saving them are flagged with an “EDIT” message. Note: If there is no “EDIT” message, there is nothing that needs to be saved. Consequently, you can leave this page by pressing [EXIT÷JUMP] again. (2) Rotate the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select the section whose settings you want to save.
V-Accordion r Restoring the factory defaults Restoring the factory defaults You can reset the FR-7b/FR-5b to its factory settings, which means that your own Sets and Global settings are replaced by the settings the FR-7b/FR-5b contained when you first got it. You may wish to archive your settings before initializing the FR-7b/FR-5b (see p. 92). (1) Switch on the FR-7b/FR-5b while holding down If you selected “YES” and pressed the [DATA÷ENTER] the [MENU÷WRITE] button.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Miscellaneous functions | Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section provides an overview of points to check and actions to take when the FR-7b/FR-5b does not function as you expect. Feel free to contact your Roland dealer if your issue remains unsolved after reading through this section. The screen is difficult or impossible to read If you have trouble reading the information in the display, change the “10.1 LCD Contrast” setting (page 69).
V-Accordion r The screen is difficult or impossible to read Why does the Orchestra mode change when I press a given Treble register? Because you established a Link with the Treble section and also specified a mode using the “MODE” entry of the “2.13 Orchestra Link” parameter. Set it to “---” (page 48).
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Miscellaneous functions | Troubleshooting At power-on, the FR-7b/FR-5b displays the following message r The FR-7b/FR-5b was switched off while it was saving data (possibly because the battery was depleted, or because of a power failure). When you switch it on again, it attempts to recover everything it can. It may, however, also load the data of the corresponding factory set. In any case, you will have to program some or all settings again.
V-Accordion r Specifications Specifications ■ Keyboards Right hand: 92 buttons, with velocity (aftertouch via Master bar) Left hand: 120 velocity-sensitive bass buttons, Modes: Standard, Free Bass, Orch.Bass, Orch.Chord, Orch.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Miscellaneous functions | Parameter list Parameter list VOLUME AND EFFECT BALANCE The default value corresponds to the current physical position of potentiometer. The central position is 0. The values range from 0 to 64 regardless of whether the arrow symbol indicates BASS or TREBLE. REVERB The default value corresponds to the current physical position of potentiometer. Range: 0~127 CHORUS The default value corresponds to the current physical position of potentiometer.
V-Accordion r Parameter list 3. BASS EDIT 3.1 Reed Type Foot ALL, 16', 8', 8'-4', 4', 2' Type Bandoneon, I-Folk, I-Folk2, Classic, Cajun, Jazz, F-Folk, D-Folk, Organetto, F-Folk2, Classic2, Studio, Tradition, Steierische, Trikitixa Foot 16', 8', 8'-4', 4', 2' Status Off, Bass, Chord, Bass&Chord Note: With the 16' and 8' feet selected the “Status” can only be either “Off” or “Bass”. With the 8'-4', 4' and 2' feet selected the “Status” can only be “Off”, “Chord” or “Bass&Chord”. 3.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Miscellaneous functions | Parameter list 5.7 Orc Bass MIDI TX Message & value Note [On, Off], Octave [-3~0~3], CC 00 [Std, Off, 0~127], CC32 [Std, Off, 0~127], PC [Std, Off, 1~128], Volume [Off, 0~127], Panpot [Off, 0~127], Reverb [Off, 0~127], Chorus [Off, 0~127], Velocity [On, 1~127], Express [Off, Bellows, Pedal] 6. ORCHESTRA EDIT 6.1 Orchestra Octave Value –1~0~1 6.2 Orchestra Volume Level Off, –40~Std~40 6.3 Bellows Detune Type Off, Low, Standard, High 6.
V-Accordion r Parameter list 10.5 Bass & Chord Mode* Type 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 10.6 Free Bass Mode* Type Minor 3rd, Bajan, Fifth, N.Europe, Finnish 10.7 Stereo Width* Type -63~-1, Full 10.8 Auto Power OFF* Type Disabled, 10 min., 15 min., 20 min. 10.9 Startup* Type Set [1~40], Bass Link [On/Off], Orch Link [On/Off], Assign 1~40 only for Set type, On/Off 10.10 Startup Name* Name 8 characters [________ default] 10.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Miscellaneous functions | Factory Sets 11.12 FreeBass Reg.
V-Accordion # DISPLAYED NAME* SONG TITLE PERFORMED BY 15 MUSETTE Rêve d’amour by L. Bruti Luigi Bruti 16 CAJUN Sugar cane by L. Bruti Luigi Bruti 17 DiatFOLK To my beloved teacher by S. Scappini Sergio Scappini 18 El Paso Dancing in the courtyard by L. Beier Ludovic Beier 19 Bal Musette Sotto i ponti della Senna Ludovic Beier 20 Mr Gus Sunny Grasslands by L. Beier Ludovic Beier 21 Django Swing Hanging Around by L.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion MIDI implementation | MIDI implementation 9. MIDI implementation ■ System Exclusive Messages 1. Received data Status F0H Data byte iiH, ddH, ......,eeH 3rd byte vvH F0H: ii = ID number: 0H~FH (Ch.1~16) 00H~7FH (0~127) 00H~7FH (0~127) dd,...,ee = data: F7H: System Exclusive Message status An ID number (manufacturer ID) to indicate the manufacturer whose Exclusive message this is. Roland’s manufacturer ID is 41H.
V-Accordion r MIDI implementation ❍ Pan (Controller number 10) Status BnH 2nd byte 0AH n = MIDI channel number: vv = pan: 0H~FH (Ch.1~16) 00H~40H~7FH (Left~Center~Right), Initial value = 40H (Center) ❍ Expression (Controller number 11) Status 2nd byte BnH 0BH n = MIDI channel number: vv = Expression: Status aaH 3rd byte vvH 3rd byte vvH 0H~FH (Ch.1~16) 00H~7FH (0~127) • This adjusts the volume of a Part. Expression messages are used for musical expression within a performance, e.g.
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion MIDI implementation | Program change messages 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 --------------- r -------- FREE BASS REGISTER RX 1 1 low 1 2 high 1 3 low+high 1 4 lw+hglow 1 5 lwlow+hi 1 6 highlw+h 1 7 lowhigh ORCH BASS REGISTER RX -1 Acoustic -2 Bowed -3 Fingered -4 Fretless -5 Picked -6 Tuba -7 Tuba Mix ORCH CHORD REGISTER RX -1 Trombone -2 Tenor Sax -3 Clarinet -4 Trem Organ -5 Voice -6 AcGuitar -7 AcPiano ORCH FREE BASS REGISTER RX -1 Trombone -2 Clarinet -3 Oboe -4 Flute -5 Perc Organ -6 AcGuit
V-Accordion r MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Implementation Chart [V-Accordion] Model: FR-7b/FR-5b Date: November 2005 Version: 1.00 Function...
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Information | Information 10. Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. AFRICA EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9, EBN Hagar Al Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: 20-2-417-1828 REUNION Maison FO - YAM Marcel 25 Rue Jules Hermann, Chaudron - BP79 97 491 Ste Clotilde Cedex, REUNION ISLAND TEL: (0262) 218-429 SOUTH AFRICA T.O.M.S.
V-Accordion r 11. Index Numerics 2 Bass Rows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 3 Bass Rows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 A AfterT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Aftertouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 PitchDown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 59 Alpine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 46 American. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 46 Arabic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Index | Lowest Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 M Macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 65, 67 Main page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Master bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Master Bar Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Master Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Mean-Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Memory Error. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
V-Accordion r Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 42 Tuning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 45 Reed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51, 54 U User 1~3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 V Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Noise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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