Roland FR-2b инструкция обслуживания

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WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to rain or moisture. Copyright ©2007 ROLAND EUROPE. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Roland Europe S.p.a. The technology used in the FR-2 and FR-2b is covered by U.S. Patent No. 6.946.5[...]

Features V-Accordion r 3 1. Features PBM (Physical Behavior Modeling) The FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion is based on Roland’s sound gen- eration technology called “PBM” (Physical Behavior Model- ing) whose sonic result is very close to the sound of tradi- tional accordions. Super realistic accordion simulations The FR-2/FR-2b provides 8 memories call[...]

Features 4 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion U sing the unit safely • Before using this instrument, read the instructions below and the Owner’s Manual. • Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor. • Do not attempt to repair the FR-2/FR-2b or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions direct- i[...]

Power supply V-Accordion r 5 • If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause dam- age or injury. In the interest of safety, please read and observe the following precautions. • Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and make sure you observe the correct polarity. • Avoid using new batteries together with u[...]

Features 6 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion •W hen connecting/disconnecting cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts or damage to the cable’s internal elements. •A small amount of heat will radiate from the instrument during normal operation. This is perfectly normal. • To avoid disturbing[...]

Panel descriptions V-Accordion r 7 3. Panel descriptions Treble control panel A VOLUME knob This knob allows you to set the V-Accordion’s overall vol- ume. Turn it all the way to the left (“POWER OFF”) to switch the FR-2/FR-2b off. Turn it towards the right to switch it on. B ORCH BASS button This button is used to switch the ORCHESTRAL BASS [...]

Panel descriptions 8 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion Each register [6] ~ [8] allows you to select two sounds. When you select an orchestral sound, the corresponding register lights yellow. G PAD/DEFAULT button This button is used to switch the PAD function (see p. 16) on and off. While FUNCTION mode is active (see p. 18), this button allows you to recall [...]

Bass control panel V-Accordion r 9 Connection panel L DC IN socket This is where you can connect the supplied power adaptor (PSB-1U). Note that you can also purchase 8 optional batteries and use the FR-2/FR-2b without the adaptor. M MIDI OUT/IN socket This socket can be used to receive or transmit MIDI data. Its function depends on the setting of t[...]

Setting up 10 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion 4. Setting up Connections The FR-2/FR-2b has a compartment for 8 optional AA-type batteries. Consider purchasing such batteries when performing on stage. Using the OUTPUT sockets The FR-2/FR-2b needs to be connected to an amplification system. If you are using optional batteries and need to connect the FR-2/FR[...]

Listening to the demo songs V-Accordion r 11 Note: You can also connect headphones to the PHONES socket, in which case you do not need to establish an audio connection. (4) Turn the FR-2/FR-2b’s [VOLUME] knob A from the “POWER OFF” position towards the right. (5) Switch on the receiving audio device. (6) Start playing. —To switch off your s[...]

Setting up 12 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion ■ Using the FR-2/FR-2b’s digital effects While playing on the Treble keyboard, you may have noticed that the accordion sounds are enhanced by effects (probably reverb). The FR-2/FR-2b contains 2 digital effects: Reverb: This effect creates the impression that you are playing in a concert hall, a church or [...]

Orchestral sounds for the Chord section V-Accordion r 13 Note: The dynamics of sounds marked with an asterisk (*) can only be controlled by bellows movements. Those sounds are not velocity sen- sitive. ■ Switching off the Orchestra Bass part (4) Press the [ORCH¥BASS] button again to return to normal Bass mode. Orchestral sounds for the Chord sec[...]

Other practical functions 14 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion 5. Other practical functions Switching off sections you don’t need If, for some reason, you do not want one of the currently active parts to respond to your playing, you can switch it off: This may apply to any of the following combinations and mute the corresponding keys or buttons (where app[...]

Using the metronome V-Accordion r 15 Using the metronome After setting the metronome parameters to your liking, you can start using the metronome: (4) Press the [METRONOME÷INC] H button (it lights) to start the metronome. (5) Press it again to switch the metronome back off. Pitch-related functions Transpose function The FR-2/FR-2b contains a Trans[...]

Other practical functions 16 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion (3) It flashes, and the register assigned to the last song you selected lights. (4) Use registers [1] ~ [8] to select the desired song (see the table above). (5) Move the bellows. The first movement of the bellows starts the song after a short while, subsequent moves allow you to control the son[...]

Recording short drum patterns V-Accordion r 17 ■ Adding drum sounds to your bass notes and chords (1) Briefly press the [PAD] G button. (2) Press and hold the [PAD] button until it starts flashing. (3) Use Treble registers [1] ~ [8] to select the desired PAD set (i.e. a collection of 5 sounds). See the table above. (4) Press and hold Treble regis[...]

Editing FUNCTION settings 18 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion 6. Editing FUNCTION settings The FR-2/FR-2b provides a series of specialized parameters that may come in handy when you need to fine-tune the FR-2/FR-2b’s response to your playing style. Some of these settings can be saved to the FR-2/FR-2b’s User Programs (see p. 22). Selecting the desired [...]

Parameters V-Accordion r 19 This parameter allows you to transpose all sections of the FR-2/ FR-2b, so as to play in one key and sound in another. The settings you can select with the registers are: This parameter is used to set the balance between the Treble and Bass sections. When you select “b1” (register [1] ), the Treble sec- tion is inaud[...]

Editing FUNCTION settings 20 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion This parameter allows you to set the volume of the chorus effect with respect to the accordion and/or orchestral sounds. It applies to all sections that are currently switched on. The settings you can select with the registers are: Chorus broadens the spatial image of the sound, adding richness.[...]

MIDI parameters V-Accordion r 21 You can use your FR-2/FR-2b with other MIDI-compatible instruments, sequencers and computers to record your per- formances in the same way as keyboard players, drummers, guitarists, etc., have been doing for a while. All MIDI-compatible sound sources allow you to use the FR-2/FR-2b’s Treble and Bass keyboards for [...]

Editing FUNCTION settings 22 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion Note: See p. 21 for the MIDI channels the FR-2/FR-2b’s parts use. This is a MIDI filter, i.e. a parameter that allows you to specify whether or not the given MIDI type should be transmitted. “TX”, as you know, is short for “transmission”. This means two things: (1) the filter only appl[...]

Changing your accordion’s behavior V-Accordion r 23 9. Changing your accordion’s behavior Here are two settings you’ll probably change only once. But it’s nice to know that it exists in case you let a fellow accordion player from another country play your FR-2/FR-2b. Treble Mode (only on the FR-2b) Like for the accordion instrument itself, [...]

Changing your accordion’ s behavior 24 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion B3 B3 E3 A3 D3 G3 E3 A3 D3 G3 [1] + [2] 2 Bass Rows [1] & [2] 3 Bass Rows A [3] & [4] 3 Bass Rows B [5] 3 Bass Rows Bx E3 F#3 B3 E3 A3 D3 G3 C3 F3 Bb3 Eb3 Ab3 C#3 F#3 B3 A3 F3 G3 C3 F3 Bb3 Eb3 Ab3 C#3 F#3 B3 E3 A3 D3 G3 C3 Bb3 C#3 Eb3 Ab3 C#3 F#3 B3 E3 A3 D3 G3 C3 F3 Bb3 Eb3 [...]

Bass & Chord Mode V-Accordion r 25 C-Griff Europe C-Griff 2 B-Griff Bajan F#5 Eb6 G#5 Bb5 C#6 F#6 G5 A5 A5 B5 B5 D6 E6 F6 F6 Eb6 D6 C6 C6 G#5 F#6 Eb7 G#6 Bb6 C#7 F#7 G6 A6 A6 B6 B6 D7 E7 F7 F7 Eb7 D7 C7 C7 G#6 E3 F3 F#3 G3 F3 C#4 D4 Eb4 E4 D4 Bb3 B3 C4 C#4 B3 G3 G#3 A3 Bb3 G#3 E4 F4 F#4 G4 F4 C#5 D5 Eb5 E5 D5 Bb4 B4 C5 C#5 B4 G4 G#4 A4 Bb4 G#4 [...]

Changing your accordion’ s behavior 26 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion 10. Restoring the factory defaults You can reset the FR-2/FR-2b to its factory settings, which means that your own settings (including the User Programs) are replaced by the settings the FR-2/FR-2b contained when you first got it. We recommend using this function as sparsely as possi[...]

Using optional batteries V-Accordion r 27 11. Using optional batteries Your FR-2/FR-2b has a compartment that contains a special holder unit into which you can install 8 optional AA-type batteries. You can therefore play your instrument without connecting the supplied adaptor. Installing and removing batteries The FR-2/FR-2b provides a battery comp[...]

Specifications 28 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion 12. Specifications ■ Keyboards ■ Bellows Real pneumatic detection of bellows pressure (high-resolution pressure sensor) Bellows resistance regulator ■ Sound source Max polyphony: 64 voices Wave ROM: 16MB of waveforms Tones: 8 accordion Sets, each including: 10 Treble registers, 5 Bass registers, 5 O[...]

Appendix V-Accordion r 29 13. Appendix Demo Songs PAD Sets MIDI Program change messages # SONG TITLE* [*] Copyright ©2007 Roland Europe Spa. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of the demo songs for purposes other than private enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. The perfor- mance data of the demo songs are not transmitted via MIDI. PERF[...]

Appendix 30 r FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion MIDI Implementation Chart [V-Accordion] Date: July 2007 Model: FR-2/FR-2b Version: 1.00 Function... T ransmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Channel Default Changed 1~16 1~16, Off 1~16 1~16, Off 7 Parts: 1= T reble, 2= Bass , 3= Chord, 4= Orchestra, 5= Orchestra Bass, 6= Orchestra Chord, 10= Pad, 1 Logical part: 13[...]

14. Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below. . As of May 1, 2007 (ROLAND) EGYPT Al Fanny Trading Office 9, EBN Hagar Al Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: 20-2-417-1828 REUNION Maison FO - YAM Marcel 25 Rue Jules [...]

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