r® Owner’s Manual
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r ENGLISH Owner’s Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH This manual applies to two instruments: FR-1 (the keyboard version) FR-1 (the button version) ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing the Roland FR-1 V-Accordion. The FR-1 is an amazingly versatile electronic instrument that can emulate the sounds of a vast array of accordions. The major advantage of the FR-1 is that it allows you to change sounds without changing instruments.
FR-1 V-Accordion Features 1. Features PBM (Physical Behavior Modeling) The FR-1 V-Accordion is based on Roland’s sound generation technology called “PBM” (Physical Behavior Modeling) whose sonic result is very close to the sound of traditional accordions. Super realistic accordion simulations The FR-1 contains sounds that were obtained by sampling popular traditional acoustic accordions. Different tuning systems are also available.
V-Accordion r Using the unit safely Using the unit safely 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. to damage or caused with and all its to domestic The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden).
FR-1 V-Accordion Features • At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the FR-1 is to remain unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire. • Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled.
V-Accordion r Precautions for optional batteries • If a battery leaks fluid, changes color or shape or changes in any other way, do not use it, otherwise it may cause heat generation, bursting or fire. Battery handling • Incorrect handling of batteries, rechargeable batteries, or a battery charger can cause leakage, overheating, fire, or explosion. Before use, you must read and strictly observe all of the precautions that accompany the batteries, rechargeable batteries, or battery charger.
FR-1 V-Accordion Panel descriptions 3. Panel descriptions Treble control panel A B C D E A VOLUME knob This knob allows you to set the V-Accordion’s overall volume. Turn it all the way to the left (“POWER OFF”) to switch the FR-1 off. Turn it towards the right to switch it on. B ORCH BASS button This button is used to switch the ORCHESTRAL BASS section on and off. C LEFT REGISTER button This button is used to assign the 3 Bass registers to the BASS (light off) or CHORD section (light on).
V-Accordion r Bass control panel Note: The Treble section can be assigned one accordion sound, OR one orchestral sound, OR one organ sound. Combinations (accordion + orchestral, for example) are not available. H USER PROG/DEC and METRONOME/INC buttons The [USER¥PROG] button allows you to activate/switch off the FR-1’s memory function (see p. 27). In FUNCTION mode, this button is used to decrease the value of the selected parameter.
FR-1 V-Accordion Panel descriptions Connection panel M L N O 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-1 without the adaptor. M MIDI OUT/IN socket This socket can be used to receive or transmit MIDI data. Its function depends on the setting of the “MIDI OUT/IN” parameter (see p. 26).
V-Accordion r Setting up 4. Setting up Connections Using the OUTPUT sockets Note: To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. Note: When using the supplied earphones, do not set the volume too high (i.e. past “12 o’clock”) to To a wall outlet avoid distortion. ENGLISH The FR-1 needs to be connected to an amplification system.
FR-1 V-Accordion Setting up (8) Slide the lower end of one strap through the holder ring as shown. Strap holder precaution Never unscrew the strap holder rings to avoid damaging the FR-1’s plastic housing, which eventually compromises overall stability and safety. Bass strap precaution Never hold your V-Accordion by its bass strap when carrying it. Otherwise, the bottom of the “cassa bassi” enclosure or the strap may get damaged.
V-Accordion r Switching the power on and off (3) Hold the adapter cable close to the right strap and wind the attachment strip around it as shown. (3) Turn down the output volume of the receiving audio device. You can also simply switch it off. (4) Connect the FR-1’s OUTPUT sockets to the external audio device using one or two 1/4” guitar cables. (One 1/ 4” cable is supplied with the FR-1.) (5) Turn the FR-1’s [VOLUME] knob A from the “POWER OFF” position towards the right.
FR-1 V-Accordion Setting up Listening to the demo songs One of the most striking aspects of your V-Accordion may be that it can play all by itself! It contains a series of demo songs that illustrate its wide variety of sounds and applications. Here is how to listen to the demo songs: (1) Switch on the FR-1. See “Switching the power on and off” on p. 13. (2) Switch off the Song function if it is active (page 18). (3) Press and hold the [SONG÷DEMO] button J (it lights yellow).
V-Accordion r Musette Detune ■Using the FR-1’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-1 contains 2 digital effects: Here is what the caps look like: Slide up to remove Reference cap Chorus: This effect creates the impression that several instruments of the same type are playing at the same time. You can change the type and the level settings of these two effects (see p. 22).
FR-1 V-Accordion Setting up Organ sounds for the Treble section (3) Use the Bass registers to select the desired sound. Note: Only one organ sound can be selected at any one time. (1) Press the [ORCHESTRA÷ORGAN] button once or twice until it flashes. (2) Press one of the registers [1]~[4] (it lights red). See page 8 for the available sounds. (3) Play a few notes on the Treble keyboard to audition the organ sound.
V-Accordion r Other practical functions 5.
FR-1 V-Accordion Other practical functions Using the metronome Transposing the Treble keyboard in octave steps After setting the metronome parameters to your liking, you can start using the metronome: (1) Press the [METRONOME÷INC] H button (it lights) to start the metronome. (2) Press it again to switch the metronome back off. The parameter discussed here allows you to transpose the Treble accordion or Orchestra section one octave up or down.
V-Accordion r DRUMS function DRUMS function Your FR-1 contains a drum part that can be played in realtime. There are 4 sets of one or more drum and/or percussion sounds each. Those sounds can be played in real-time using the bass and chord buttons or via MIDI (channel 10). Here is how to add drum/percussion sounds to each bass note and chord you play with your left hand. (1) Press the [DRUMS] I button (it lights) to enter Drums mode. (2) Press the [DRUMS] button again to leave Drums mode.
FR-1 V-Accordion Other practical functions Playing only drum sounds via the bass and chord buttons (1) Press the [DRUMS] I button (it lights) to enter Drums mode. (2) Press and hold the [DRUMS] I button until it starts flashing. (3) Press and hold Treble register [1] F until it starts flashing. (4) Start playing bass notes and chords. Each button now only triggers the “2” sound (bass rows) or the “1” sound (chord rows) of the selected DRUMS set. The bass and chord sounds are not played.
V-Accordion r Editing FUNCTION settings 6. Editing FUNCTION settings The FR-1 provides a series of specialized parameters that may come in handy when you need to fine-tune the FR-1’s response to your playing style. Some of these settings can be saved to the FR-1’s User Programs (see p. 27). B1 C2 13 1 D2 2 E2 14 15 3 16 4 17 C#2 Eb2 F2 G2 5 F#2 G#2 18 6 Bb2 B2 19 7 20 C3 8 21 D3 9 22 (4) Press the [SET] register twice to leave the FR-1’s FUNCTION mode.
FR-1 V-Accordion Editing FUNCTION settings Parameters In the following, the messages at the right edge of the gray bars have the following meaning: “OK”: Can be saved in the Global area (common to all Sets). “POW”: Reset when you switch off the FR-1. Note: The small dot “•” means “factory setting”. Master Tune [B1]/[1] 415~440~466 (Hz) Default setting: 440 OK This parameter allows you to change the FR-1’s overall tuning.
V-Accordion r Parameters Plate [3] • This effect type simulates a plate reverb (a studio device using a metal plate to simulate natural Reverb). Note: The “Song function” on p. 18 is not available while this parameter is set to “Fixed Low”, “Fixed Med” or “Fixed High”. Delay This is a conventional delay that produces echo effects. Treble Valve Noise [Eb3]/[17] Off, –40~0~+40 Default setting: 0 PanningDly [4] This is a special delay in which the delayed sounds move left and right.
FR-1 V-Accordion Editing FUNCTION settings Bass & Chord Mode [1] 2 Bass Rows [2] & [3] 3 Bass Rows A G3 D3 A3 G3 D3 A3 E3 Ab3 C#3 F#3 B3 “7th”= 1-3-7; “5dim”= 3-5-7 [1]+[2]/[1]+[3] 3 Bass Rows B “7th”= 1-3-7; “5dim”= 3-5-7 [2]+[3] 3 Bass Rows Bx E3 A3 F3 D3 Bb3 C#3 Eb3 F#3 C#M r 24 C#7 C3 Ab3 B3 F#M C#m “7th”= 1-3-7 G3 C#3 E3 BM F#m F#7 F3 Bb3 F#3 A3 EM Bm B7 B3 D3 AM Em E7 Eb3 E3 G3 DM Am A7 A3 C3 GM Dm D7 D3 F3 CM Gm G7 G3 Bb3 FM Cm C7 C3 Eb3 BbM
V-Accordion r MIDI parameters 7. MIDI parameters (FUNCTION group) MIDI IN Then, set the “MIDI OUT/IN” parameter (see p. 26) to “Out”. Connect the FR-1 as follows to receive MIDI data from an external device: ENGLISH Part MIDI OUT ENGLISH Your FR-1 can also transmit or receive MIDI data. In this section, we’ll look at what MIDI is and does and which MIDI functions are available on the FR-1.
FR-1 V-Accordion Editing FUNCTION settings Bellows Expression TX [G3]/[21] Off [1•], On [2] Default setting: Off OK The strength/speed with which the bellows is pressed or pulled influences the sound – which corresponds to an acoustic accordion’s response. This effect can be translated into a MIDI message most external instruments understand. If you want to use the bellows for expressive purposes, switch this parameter on (register [2]).
V-Accordion r Saving the current settings (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-1 at a later stage. (13) Press the [SET] register twice to leave the FR-1’s FUNCTION mode. Note: Your computer needs to be equipped with (or connected to) an appropriate MIDI interface. (2) Set the “MIDI Out/In” parameter (page 26) to “IN”. (3) If you are working with a computer, launch the sequencer program.
FR-1 V-Accordion Treble Mode (only on the model with button-type keyboard) 9. Treble Mode (only on the model with button-type keyboard) Like for the accordion instrument itself, there are different varieties of chromatic (button-type) instruments, with different Treble button layouts. Your FR-1 can simulate them. Please look at the illustrations on page 28 to identify the setting you need.
V-Accordion r Treble Mode (only on the model with button-type keyboard) Treble Mode table (1/2) C-Griff Europe C-Griff 2 B-Griff Bajan ENGLISH G3 A3 F#3 G#3 Bb3 C4 C#4 D4 E4 F#4 F4 E4 C#5 F5 F#5 A5 E5 G#5 Bb5 C6 G5 B5 Bb5 F#6 F#6 C#6 F6 G6 G#6 C#6 D6 Eb6 D6 E6 G#6 A6 C6 B5 F#6 F6 E6 F6 G6 E6 Eb6 Eb6 Bb5 B5 E6 F6 F#6 F6 G6 ENGLISH C#6 D6 A5 G#5 Eb6 G5 G#5 Bb5 D6 C#6 D6 F#5 F5 C6 E5 F5 G5 B5 Bb5 C6 E5 G#5 C#5 D5 Eb5 D5 A5 B5 C6 E6 F#6 A5 C#5
FR-1 V-Accordion Treble Mode (only on the model with button-type keyboard) Treble Mode table (2/2) B-Griff Fin G#3 G3 A3 Bb3 B3 C#4 C4 A4 C5 D5 E5 Eb5 G5 G#5 G#5 C6 B5 Eb6 D6 D6 F6 B5 C#6 C6 C#6 D6 Eb6 Eb6 F6 A5 Bb5 C6 C6 E6 F#6 G#5 Bb5 D6 F#5 G5 A5 A5 C#6 F5 G5 B5 Eb6 F6 G6 Bb5 Eb5 E5 F#5 F#5 C5 C#5 D5 E5 G#5 C6 E6 F#6 G#6 G5 B5 C#5 F5 A5 C#6 F6 G6 G#5 B4 Eb5 Eb5 A4 Bb4 C5 C5 E5 F#5 Bb5 D6 E6 F5 G#4 Bb4 D5 F#4 G4 A4 A4 C#5 Eb5 F5 A5 C#6
V-Accordion r Restoring the factory defaults 10. Restoring the factory defaults (2) Hold down [SET] and Treble register [4] while switching the FR-1 back on. When all settings have been initialized, all Treble registers briefly flash in red. The FR-1 now again sounds and behaves like when you first bought it.
FR-1 V-Accordion Specifications 12.
Scores of the internal educational songs 33
last score 36
V-Accordion r Appendix 13.
FR-1 V-Accordion Appendix MIDI Implementation Chart [V-Accordion] Model: FR-1 Date: July 2008 Version: 1.00 Function...
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