Roland FR-7/FR-5 manual

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r FR-7/FR-5 Owner’s Manual ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Thank you for purchasing the Roland FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion. The FR-7/FR-5 is an amazingly versatile electronic instru- ment that can emulate the sounds of a vast array of accordions. You may know that the term “accordion” refers to a portable musical instrument of the free reed family,[...]

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V-Accordion r 5 1. Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2. Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3. Pa[...]

Features | 6 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion Stand-alone electronic instrument Though the FR-7/FR-5 is a fully electronic instru- ment, you do not need to connect the FR-7 to an amplifier in order to produce sounds. Its onboard amplification system is powerful enough for small venues, restaurants, etc. (The FR-5 has no internal amplification.) Furthermore,[...]

Using the unit safely V-Accordion r 7 Using the unit safely • Before using this instrument, read the instructions below and the Owner’s Manual. ................................................................................................................................... • Do not open or perform any internal modifications on the unit. ...[...]

Features | Using the unit safely 8 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion • Do not force the FBC-7’s power cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be espe- cially 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 rat- ing (watts[...]

Important notes V-Accordion r 9 In addition to the items listed under “Using the unit safely” on p. 7, please read and observe the following: Power supply • 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-7/[...]

Important notes | Using the unit safely 10 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion • 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 [...]

Panel descriptions V-Accordion r 11 Treble control panel A DATA/ENTER knob This knob allows you to enter values and to select menu entries or shortcuts by turning it. You can also press it (ENTER) to confirm a setting or to jump to another parameter in the display. B UP/DOWN buttons On the Main page, [UP] and [DOWN] allow you to select 6 important [...]

Panel descriptions | Bass control panel 12 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion I POWER button Press this button to switch the V-Accordion on (the button lights) and off (button dark). Note: The FR-7/FR-5 is automatically switched off after 10 minutes of inaction to save battery power. This can be changed, however (see p. 63). J SORDINA switch This ON/OFF switc[...]

Connection panel V-Accordion r 13 Connection panel S TO FBC-7 socket Use the supplied cable to connect this socket to the supplied FBC-7 power supply/footswitch unit/bat- tery charger. This may be necessary in the following cases: • To power the FR-7/FR-5 without using the supplied battery. In most instances, this may be unnecessary, because the [...]

Setting up | Connections 14 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion Connections The FR-7 can be used without any connections to either an amplification system or the FBC-7 power supply/battery charger unit. An FR-5 without an optional battery needs to be connected to the supplied FBC-7, however. Connecting the FR-7/FR-5 to the supplied FBC-7 If you do not have a b[...]

Switching the power on and of f V-Accordion r 15 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/ Bat- tery Charger Unit. Note: Only use the battery that either came with your FR-7 or that you purchased from your Roland dealer. Using other batter- ies can severely dam[...]

Setting up | Listening to the demo songs 16 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion (6) Press the FR-7/FR-5’s [POWER] button (it lights) to switch it on. The icon in the display means that the FR-7/FR-5 is powered by the FBC-7. (7) Switch on the receiving audio device. (8) Start playing (see “First steps” on page 17). —To switch off you system— (9) Turn [...]

First steps V-Accordion r 17 First steps The sections of your FR-7/FR-5 Before showing you how to use the FR-7/FR-5, let’s briefly look at the various “sections” of your instrument, as that will help you understand how your V-Accordion works. The FR-7/FR-5 is a “virtual” accordion. That term was borrowed from synthesizers that recreate th[...]

Setting up | First steps 18 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion Selecting Easy or Full mode At first, the FR-7/FR-5 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-7/FR-5’s possibilities. The downside, however, is that there are certain (albe[...]

About the Main page V-Accordion r 19 About the Main page You may have realized by now that, with the exception of the display as well as the additional buttons and knobs, the FR-7/FR-5 looks like a conventional accordion. The display contains important clues about the settings that are currently in effect. What’s shown in the display depends on t[...]

Setting up | T ouring the FR- 7/FR-5’ s sections 20 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion Touring the FR-7/FR-5’s sections It’s time we put the FR-7/FR-5 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 41-key “piano” key- board. The sound it produc[...]

T reble section V-Accordion r 21 (6) Use the SET [√][®] buttons to select another Set and again play a few notes. The number of the selected Set is shown in the upper right corner of the display. Note that you can also use the FBC-7’s SET footswitches to select Sets. ■ Using the Sordina The [SORDINA] switch allows you to attenuate the sound [...]

Setting up | T ouring the FR- 7/FR-5 ’ s sections 22 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion Bass section The Bass section can be played via the “Stradella” but- tons. The buttons in this section allow you to play both bass notes and chords. The chords use the (sound) register selected for the Bass section – hence the name of this section. The “real” b[...]

Bass section V-Accordion r 23 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. ■ Playing in Free Bass mode The FR-7/FR-5 also provides a Free Bass mode, which is chiefly used by professionals who prefer to play the left-hand notes (Bass section) diffe[...]

Setting up | Using the orchestral sounds 24 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion Using the orchestral sounds Your FR-7/FR-5 also contains PCM sounds (samples) of various instruments that are not related to accordion sounds. Those sounds allow you to expand your musical endeavours without using external MIDI devices. Of course, you are free to add external MIDI [...]

Orchestral sounds for the Treble section V-Accordion r 25 The display briefly confirms your selection and shows both the name of the sound you selected and the number of the register you pressed: (3) Play a few notes on the Treble keyboard. The Treble keyboard is velocity sensitive . The volume and timbre of the notes played by the Orchestra part d[...]

Setting up | Using the orchestral sounds 26 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion LOW [11] : This is the opposite of HIGH and can be used in situations where the melody (or counter- melody) lies above the notes you wish to hold. (4) While holding down the [ORCHESTRA] register, press [11] , [12] , [13] or [14] to select the desired mode. The display briefly confi[...]

Orchestral sounds for the Bass section V-Accordion r 27 ■ Switching off the Orchestra part To return to a state where only the Treble accordion section sounds: (10) Press the [CANCEL] register. Now, FR-7/FR-5 is a normal accordion again. To activate the Orchestra part again, perform steps (1) and (2) on page 24. Orchestral sounds for the Bass sec[...]

Setting up | Other practical functions 28 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion Other practical functions After looking at the accordion and Orchestra functions, we will now leave the “acoustic” (but virtual) realm and look at the first “purely electronic” functions of your FR-7/FR-5. Your FR-7/FR-5 is what we call a virtual instrument. Though its physic[...]

Pitch-related functions V-Accordion r 29 (1) While the Main page is displayed, press the [UP] button twice. (2) Use the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select the a differ- ent tuning for the Treble reeds. The possibilities are: Off (no detune), Dry, Classic, F- Folk, American L, American_H, North Eur, German L, D-Folk L, Italian L, German H, Alpine, Italian[...]

Setting up | Other practical functions 30 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion Volume-related functions The three remaining “shortcuts” allow you to quickly change the balance of various sonic aspects. ■ Orchestra Volume and Orc. Bass Volume These two parameters allow you to set the volume of the Treble and Bass Orchestra sections relative to the associat[...]

About the FBC- 7 V-Accordion r 31 Your FR-7/FR-5 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-5, you must connect it to the FBC-7 (or purchase an optional battery). FR-7 users, on the other hand, can also play their instrument without connecti[...]

About the FBC- 7 | Charging the battery 32 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion The reason why the Treble and Bass sections do not respond to this pedal is that you can control their vol- ume 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 probab[...]

Recharging the battery on the FBC- 7 V-Accordion r 33 (1) Connect the FR-7/FR-5 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. The [BATTERY¥CHARGER] bu[...]

About the FBC- 7 | Charging the battery 34 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion That portion on the FBC-7 now looks as follows (note the connector): (8) Connect the battery’s cable to the charger’s socket. (9) Slide the battery into the holder on the FBC-7. (10) Connect the FBC-7 to a suitable wall outlet. (11) Switch on the FBC-7 by pressing its [POWER¥ON[...]

Editing sounds V-Accordion r 35 Almost all sound aspects of your FR-7/FR-5 can be changed (“edited”) to your liking. On p. 28 we already showed you how to quickly edit the most important parameters of a sound. Those changes are temporary and not followed by a “WRITE” question. If you want to preserve the changes you made using the shortcut [...]

Editing sounds | Selecting parameters 36 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion You can only select sections that are active (and thus sound when you play on the Treble or Bass keyboard). If you select a function of a section that is currently off, the display tells you that its parameters cannot be changed. In that case, switch the section on and try again – o[...]

Setting parameter values V-Accordion r 37 (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. Setting parameter values (1) Select the parameter you wish to edit (see above). (2) Press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to activate that parameter for editing. Notice how the d[...]

Editing sounds | TUNING parameters 38 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion TUNING parameters The parameters of the TUNING group apply to the entire FR-7/FR-5 and are not saved to a Set. The FR-7/FR-5 remembers them, however, so that you may have to change them again to return to the fac- tory default. See pages 35 and 37 for how to select and adjust the paramet[...]

1.5 Scale Assign V-Accordion r 39 • Use the [DATA÷ENTER] knob or the [UP] / [DOWN] but- tons to select the User memory that should contain your customized tuning system. • Press [MENU÷WRITE] again to jump to the following page. (–64~63, Default setting: 0 for all notes) These parameters allow you to stray away from the usual semitone-interv[...]

Editing sounds | TREBLE EDIT parameters 40 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 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 paramete[...]

2.1 Reed T ype V-Accordion r 41 (5) Press the [MENU÷WRITE] button to save your changes. The display now briefly confirms that your settings have been stored: Note: Be aware that you can only edit one Treble register at a time. If you select another register before saving the changes for the previously selected register (by selecting “NO”), tho[...]

Editing sounds | TREBLE EDIT parameters 42 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 2.3 Reed Volume (Off, –30~“Std”~30, Default set- ting: Std) Here comes the last parameter that can be set for each reed/footage individually. It allows you to create the desired “mix” (volume balance) for the active reeds (see the “2.2 Register” page). This is a relati[...]

2.13 Orchestra Link V-Accordion r 43 are currently editing. That way, you only need to press one register instead of at least two (one Treble, one Bass). There is yet another parameter that allows you to associate a Treble Orchestra sound with the currently selected accordion register (see below). The options for these parameters are: • BASS: No [...]

Editing sounds | TREBLE EDIT parameters 44 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion On the main page, links are indicated as follows: Note: You can specify that this function should be activated automatically each time you switch the FR-7/FR-5 on. See “8.9 Startup” on p. 63. 2.14 Treble MIDI TX This page contains a series of MIDI parameters for the selected reg[...]

BASS EDIT parameters V-Accordion r 45 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 parame- ters, you probably also need to adjust the TREBLE EDIT or FREE BS EDIT parameters (whic[...]

Editing sounds | BASS EDIT parameters 46 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 3.2 Register The parameters on this page are used in combination with the parameters above. Here, you decide which reeds should be audible and how they should be played. It is therefore on this page that you specify whether the sounds you selected above will be used. • If necessary,[...]

3.6 Bellows Detune V-Accordion r 47 3.6 Bellows Detune (Off, Low, Standard, High, Default setting: Standard) This parameter further adds to the realism of the sounds emulated by your FR-7/FR-5. Here, you can specify how strongly the pitch of the simulated Bass reed(s) changes when you open or close the bel- lows faster than usual. If the “Standar[...]

Editing sounds | FREE BASS EDIT parameters 48 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 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. 23) and are saved to the selected Set. They allow you to build your own (virtual) accordion. After settings these parameters, you probably also n[...]

4.2 Register V-Accordion r 49 4.2 Register The parameters on this page are used in combination with the parameters above. Here, you decide which reeds should be audible and how they should be played. It is therefore on this page that you specify whether the sounds you selected above will be used. • If necessary, press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to se[...]

Editing sounds | FREE BASS EDIT parameters 50 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 4.10 Free Bass MIDI TX This page contains a series of MIDI parameters for the selected register you need to set one by one. See page 72 for details about the MIDI parameters. These parameters are saved along with all other Set parameters, which allows you to use different MIDI se[...]

ORC.BASS EDIT parameters V-Accordion r 51 ORC.BASS EDIT parameters The parameters of the ORC.BASS EDIT group allow you to edit the Orchestra Bass section. See page 27 for details about the Orchestra Bass section. See pages 35 and 37 for how to select and adjust the parameters. Press [UP] and [DOWN] simultaneously to select the value that is indicat[...]

Editing sounds | ORC.BASS EDIT parameters 52 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 5.2 Orc Bass Release Time (0~63, Default setting: 0) This parameter allows you change the way in which a note stops when you release the corre- sponding button. Though all Orchestra Bass sounds have been prepared in such a way as to decay naturally when a button is released, there[...]

ORCH. EDIT parameters V-Accordion r 53 ORCH. EDIT parameters The parameters of the ORCH. EDIT group apply to the Treble Orchestra section. See page 24 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 35 and 37 for how to select a[...]

Editing sounds | ORCH. EDIT parameters 54 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 6.4 Reverb Send, 6.5 Chorus Send, 6.6 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 section). The higher the value you set, the more the Orchestra section will be processed by th[...]

SET COMMON parameters V-Accordion r 55 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. Never switch off the FR-7/FR-5 or select another Set befo[...]

Editing sounds | SET COMMON parameters 56 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion Note: Seeing that a delay effect usually only works for one part, we recommend using the dedicated Delay processor for echo effects. That way, the reverb effect can be used to “deepen” the sound field. (2) Press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select the “LEVEL” parameter, then rot[...]

7.4 Chorus Parameters V-Accordion r 57 The important thing to remember here is that the overall chorus volume depends on three things: the Send level of the various sections, the output level of the Chorus processor and the setting of the [CHORUS] knob. If one of them is set to “0”, there will be no chorus. If the Send level of a section (the B[...]

Editing sounds | SET COMMON parameters 58 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 7.5 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 tech- nique often used for rock-’n’- roll songs and in Karaoke bars). The “Macro” label still does what its name implies. Be aware, howev[...]

7.7 Name V-Accordion r 59 7.7 Name This function allows you to name the selected Set (8 char- acters). It would be a good idea to use the name of the instru- ment you “built” using the TRE- BLE, 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 dar[...]

Editing sounds | SYSTEM parameters 60 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 8.1 LCD Contrast (1~7, Default setting: 4) The information in the LCD display may be difficult to view after turning on your FR-7/FR-5 or after extended use. Your view- ing angle and the current lighting conditions can also affect the appearance of the display. In such cases, use this pa[...]

8.5 Bass & Chord Mode V-Accordion r 61 ■ Start/Stop— This setting only makes sense if you connect the FBC-7’s MIDI OUT socket to the MIDI IN socket of an external sequencer, arranger module, drum machine or DisCover 5M. Pressing the footswitch once will cause the external device to start playback. Obviously, you need to load the desired s[...]

Editing sounds | SYSTEM parameters 62 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 8.6 Free Bass Mode (Default setting: Minor 3rd) This parameter allows you to choose the note system used in Free Bass mode. We already men- tioned that there are a vast number of accordion varieties. The same is true of Free Bass systems. Your FR-7/FR-5 contains the most popular ones. Be[...]

8.8 Auto Power OFF V-Accordion r 63 8.8 Auto Power OFF (Disabled, 10 min, 15 min, 20 min, Default setting: 10 min) This parameter allows you to specify how long the FR-7/FR-5 should wait before deciding that you won’t be using it for a while. If you have ever worked with a computer, you may remember that a similar function is called “sleep”, [...]

Editing sounds | UTILITY parameters 64 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion “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. While the FR-7/[...]

9.7 Bulk Dump ALL, 9.8 Bulk Dump SET V-Accordion r 65 (2) Press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select the “FROM” parameter, then turn it to select the Set whose set- tings you wish to copy. By default, the FR-7/FR-5 selects the number of the Set you are currently using. (3) Press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select the “TO” parameter, then turn it [...]

MIDI functions | About MIDI 66 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion Your FR-7/FR-5 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-7/FR-5. IMPORTANT REMARK : To take advantage of the FR-7/FR-5’s MIDI functions, you must connect it to the supplied FBC-7, because the F[...]

Working with a sequencer and other tone generators V-Accordion r 67 The FR-7/FR-5’s sections use the following MIDI chan- nels: As you see, there are separate channels for the chord and bass buttons, even though they both belong to the Bass section. That separation may look distracting at first, but it actually makes sense. It allows you to use t[...]

MIDI functions | About MIDI 68 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 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. Final note regarding sequencers If you use the FR-7/FR-5 as MIDI controller for record- ing new songs, there is one mor[...]

Global MIDI parameters V-Accordion r 69 Global MIDI parameters The parameters discussed here are part of a separate mode (called “MIDI”). Their settings, however, are saved to the FR-7/ FR-5’s Global memory (there is no separate MIDI memory). Let us first look at the parameters that apply to all Sets. See page 72 for the parameters that can b[...]

MIDI functions | Global MIDI parameters 70 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion The FR-7/FR-5 now asks you whether you want to save your changes: “YES” is selected by default. If you want to save your changes, proceed as described below. (If you don’t, turn the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select “NO”, then press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob.) Note: By performing [...]

Solving MIDI buffer problems V-Accordion r 71 Note: By performing the following steps, you also save other settings you may have changed without saving them. This MIDI parameter indeed belongs to the “Global” group. (7) Press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob. The display now responds with: (8) Press the [WRITE] button to save your changes. The display br[...]

MIDI functions | MIDI parameters for the various sections/parts 72 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 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 vario[...]

Parameters V-Accordion r 73 Set this parameter to “Off” if the external instrument should not double the notes you are playing on the Treble or Bass keyboard. ■ Octave (–3~0~3) Here is a parameter that allows you to transpose the Note-on messages transmitted by the section in question (if “Note” is set to “On”) up to three octaves u[...]

MIDI functions | MIDI parameters for the various sections/parts 74 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion to “dry” (no Reverb), while “127” represents the maxi- mum Reverb Send level. Select “Off” if the register should not transmit this message. Note: If there is no audible change, you may have to check the Reverb effect settings on the receiving MID[...]

Archiving your settings via MIDI (Bulk Dump) V-Accordion r 75 Archiving your settings via MIDI ( Bulk Dump) MIDI can also be used for transmitting parameter and memory settings from the FR-7/FR-5 to an external MIDI device and back. Archiving your settings with a sequencer The Bulk Dump parameters allow you to transmit the contents of one or all Se[...]

MIDI functions | Archiving your settings via MIDI (Bulk Dump) 76 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion Sending Bulk data (back) to the FR-7/FR-5 The FR-7/FR-5 not only sends SysEx data to external devices (see above), it also receives them. In fact, the FR-7/FR-5 accepts several kinds of Bulk data: • Entire Sets that overwrite the contents of all internal Set [...]

Miscellaneous functions V-Accordion r 77 Saving settings using the WRITE function While editing the MENU functions, you are usually asked whether you want to save the changes you have just made. You may remember that you also have the option (“NO”) to ignore that message, which may be useful if you are not sure yet whether the new version is ac[...]

Miscellaneous functions | Restoring the factory defaults 78 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion (5) Press the [MENU÷WRITE] button to jump to one of the following pages (not available when you are saving the Global settings): (6) If necessary, select another Set and/or another register than the ones you are currently using. (You can only select a different Set[...]

T roubleshooting V-Accordion r 79 Troubleshooting This section provides an overview of points to check and actions to take when the FR-7/FR-5 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 re[...]

Miscellaneous functions | T roubleshooting 80 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion changes are erased. Similarly, do not switch off the FR-7/FR-5 or select another Set before saving set- tings you want to keep: save them first. ■ Did you establish a “Link”? If you change the Bass, Free Bass, and/or Orchestra settings without saving them, and then select a[...]

Specifications V-Accordion r 81 Specifications ■ Keyboards Right hand: 41 keys, piano-type with velocity and after- touch Left hand: 120 velocity-sensitive bass buttons, Modes: Standard, Free Bass, Orch.Bass ■ Bellows Real pneumatic detection of bellows pressure (high-resolu- tion pressure sensor) ■ Sound source Max polyphony: 128 voices Wav[...]

Miscellaneous functions | Parameter list 82 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 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 t[...]

Parameter list V-Accordion r 83 3.2 Register 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[...]

Miscellaneous functions | Parameter list 84 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 6.3 Bellows Detune Type Off, Low, Standard, High 6.4 Reverb Send Level 0~127 6.5 Chorus Send Level 0~127 6.6 Delay Send Level 0~127 6.7 Aftertouch Pitch Mode Off, 1/4 Down, 1/2 Down, 1/4 Up, 1/2 Up 6.8 Orchestra MIDI TX Message & value Note [On,Off], Octave [-3~0~3], CC 00 [Off[...]

Factory Sets V-Accordion r 85 Factory Sets Demo Songs 10. MIDI 10.1 RealTime RX-TX Part Treble (1), Bass/Free (2), Chord (3), Orchestra (4), OrcBass (5), Basic Ch (13) RX-TX * Off, 1~16 (can be set for each part) 10.2 Ext. Seq. Playback* Part Treble, Bass-Chord, Orchestra Value On, Off (can be set for each part) 10.3 Bellows TX Resolution* Value Hi[...]

MIDI implementation | Demo Songs 86 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 1. Received data ■ Channel Voice Messages ● Note off ● Note on ● Control Change • The value specified by a Control Change message is not reset by a Program Change, etc. ❍ Bank Select (Controller number 0, 32) • Only for Free Bass. ❍ Expression (Controller number 11) • Thi[...]

MIDI implementation V-Accordion r 87 ❍ Pan (Controller number 10) ❍ Expression (Controller number 11) • This adjusts the volume of a Part. Expression messages are used for musical ex- pression within a performance, e.g., expression pedal movements, crescendo and decrescendo. ❍ Hold 1 (Controller number 64) ❍ Effect 1 (Reverb Send Level) ([...]

MIDI implementation | MIDI Implementation Chart 88 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion MIDI Implementation Chart [V-Accordion] Date: January 2004 Model: FR-7/FR-5 Version: 1.00 Function... T ransmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Channel Default Changed 1~16 1~16, Off 1~16 1~16, Off 5 parts: 1= T reble, 2= Bass/ F ree Bass, 3= Chord, 5= Ochestra Bass, 4= Orchestr[...]

Information V-Accordion r 89 When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. . 10. Information As of April 26, 2005 (RES) EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9, EBN Hagar A1 Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: 20-2-417-1828 REUNION Maison [...]

Index | 90 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion A AfterT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Aftertouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 PitchDown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 , 54 Alpine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 , 42 American . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2[...]

V-Accordion r 91 MIDI Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 , 69 Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 TX . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Index | 92 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion[...]

NOTICE AVIS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipm[...]

R® 602.00.0033.02 RES 434-04 FR7/5 Owner's Manual - E[...]