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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 | 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.) Fur[...]

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. ................................................................................................................................... • Connect the mains plug of this model to a mains outlet with a prot[...]

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 | Important notes 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 abnorm[...]

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. It also allows you to start/stop an external MIDI device (see p. 72). B UP/DOWN butt[...]

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. 71). J SORDINA switch This ON/OFF switc[...]

Display and master bar V-Accordion r 13 Display and master bar Connection panel T TO FBC-7 socket Use the supplied cable to connect this socket to the supplied FBC-7 power supply/footswitch unit/battery 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 b[...]

Panel descriptions | Connection panel of the FBC- 7 14 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion Connection panel of the FBC-7 A POWER ON switch Press it to switch the FBC-7 (but not the FR-7/FR-5) 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-7/[...]

Setting up V-Accordion r 15 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 battery (FR-5) or prefer [...]

Setting up | Switching the power on and of f 16 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 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 batte[...]

Listening to the demo songs V-Accordion r 17 (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 18). —To switch off you system— (9) Turn down the output volume [...]

Setting up | First steps 18 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 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 synthe[...]

Selecting Easy or Full mode V-Accordion r 19 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 (albeit rath[...]

Setting up | First steps 20 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 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 displ[...]

T ouring the FR-7/FR- 5’ s sections V-Accordion r 21 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 produces is deter- mined by t[...]

Setting up | T ouring the FR- 7/FR-5 ’ s sections 22 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion (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 [SORD[...]

Bass section V-Accordion r 23 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” bass notes are assigned to the two circled rows. T[...]

Setting up | T ouring the FR- 7/FR-5 ’ s sections 24 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 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[...]

Using the orchestral sounds V-Accordion r 25 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 tone generators to your[...]

Setting up | Using the orchestral sounds 26 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 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 Orches[...]

Orchestral sounds for the Treble section V-Accordion r 27 LOW [11] : This is the opposite of HIGH and can be used in situations where the melody (or counter-mel- ody) 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 confirms your [...]

Setting up | Using the orchestral sounds 28 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion ■ Switching off the Orchestra part To return to a state where only the Treble accordion section sounds: (10) Press the [CANCEL] register. Now, the FR-7/FR-5 is a normal accordion again. To activate the Orchestra part again, repeat steps (1) and (2) on page 25. Orchestral sounds f[...]

Orchestral sounds for the Chord section V-Accordion r 29 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. The ORCH CHORD part does what its name implies: it only applies to the chord rows and has no effec[...]

Setting up | Using the orchestral sounds 30 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion (2) Simultaneously press the three registers in the moddle. The display now briefly responds with: (3) Use the Bass registers to select the desired sound. Note: The dynamics of sounds marked with an asterisk (*) can only be controlled by bellows movements. Those sounds are not velo[...]

Other practical functions V-Accordion r 31 Other practical functions Let us now have a 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 physical appearance is similar to that of its acoustic ancestor, it is based on an altogether different concept (technolog[...]

Setting up | Other practical functions 32 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion (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, [...]

V olume-related functions V-Accordion r 33 (1) While the Main page is displayed, press the [UP] button four times. (2) Press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select either “Valve Level” or “Button Level”, depending on which parameter you want to set. (3) Turn the [DATA÷ENTER] knob (or use the [UP] / [DOWN] buttons) to select the desired noise lev[...]

About the FBC- 7 | About the FBC-7 34 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 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[...]

Charging the battery V-Accordion r 35 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 probably most effective in DUAL mod[...]

About the FBC- 7 | Charging the battery 36 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion (4) Press the [BATTERY¥CHARGER] button on the FBC-7. The [BATTERY¥CHARGER] button now lights red. (5) Wait until the [BATTERY¥CHARGER] button lights green, then switch off the FBC-7 and disconnect the 19-pin cable from both the FBC-7 and the FR-7/FR-5. Disconnecting the FR-7/FR-5[...]

If the battery fails to last 8 hours (or slightly less) V-Accordion r 37 (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] button (its red POWER ON indicator lights). (12) Press the [E[...]

Editing sounds | Editing sounds 38 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion Almost all sound aspects of your FR-7/FR-5 can be changed (“edited”) to your liking. On p. 31 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 [...]

Selecting parameters via the menu V-Accordion r 39 (5) Press a register [1] ~ [14] to specify a parameter within the selected group. See the table on page 40. Press the [ORCHESTRA] register to select parameter “15” (only available for group “2”). You can only select sections that are active (and thus sound when you play on the Treble or Bas[...]

Editing sounds | Setting parameter values 40 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion (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 fo[...]

1. TUNING parameters V-Accordion r 41 1. TUNING parameters The parameters of the TUNING group apply to the entire FR-7/FR-5 and are not saved to a Set. You can save most of them to the FR-7/FR-5’s Global memory, however. See pages 38 and 40 for how to select and adjust the parameters. Press [UP] and [DOWN] simultaneously to select the value that [...]

Editing sounds | 1. TUNING parameters 42 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion • 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[...]

2. TREBLE EDIT parameters V-Accordion r 43 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 sa[...]

Editing sounds | 2. TREBLE EDIT parameters 44 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion • To insert a space before the currently selected char- acter and push all subsequent characters one posi- tion to the right, select the character that should fol- low the space, then press and hold [UP] . Example: To insert a space before the “s” in “Celeste” (creating[...]

2.2 Register V-Accordion r 45 2.2 Register The parameters on this page are used in combination with the settings above. Here, you decide which feet 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 indeed be used. Here comes another illustration: In our example,[...]

Editing sounds | 2. TREBLE EDIT parameters 46 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 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-7/FR-5. Here, you can specify how strongly the pitch of the simulated Treble reed(s) changes when you open or close the bel- lows [...]

2.13 Orchestra Link V-Accordion r 47 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 “10.9 Startup” on p. 72. 2.13 Orchestra Link This function allows you to associate an orchestral sound with the Treble register you are curre[...]

Editing sounds | 2. TREBLE EDIT parameters 48 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion The options depend on the “2.12 Bass Link” setting, because the Orchestra Chord and Orchestra Free Bass sections are not always available: “Bass” and “Free Bass” are two different modes. In “Free Bass” mode, all bass buttons play bass accordion sounds, so that the[...]

3. BASS EDIT parameters V-Accordion r 49 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 parame- ters, you probably also need to adjust the TREBLE EDIT or FREE BS EDIT parameters[...]

Editing sounds | 3. BASS EDIT parameters 50 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion (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 38 and 40 for how to select and adjust the parameters below. 3.1 Reed Type This parameter allows you to[...]

3.5 Reed Growl V-Accordion r 51 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 differ- ent reed type, this noise setting is automatically adapted to the reed type. It would therefore be a good idea to first [...]

Editing sounds | 4. FREE BASS EDIT parameters 52 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 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 a[...]

4.1 Reed T ype V-Accordion r 53 (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 38 and 40 for how to select and adjust the parameters below. 4.1 Reed Type This parameter allows you to transform the selected register int[...]

Editing sounds | 4. FREE BASS EDIT parameters 54 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion • 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, Tradit[...]

5. ORC BASS EDIT parameters V-Accordion r 55 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 38 and 40 for how to select and adjust the parameters. Press [UP] and [DOWN] simultaneously to select the value that is i[...]

Editing sounds | 5. ORC BASS EDIT parameters 56 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion on the button keyboard, it will be sounded one octave above the corresponding pitch – and sound natural. Here is an example: The Orchestra Bass sound therefore sometimes changes octaves. For some songs, the default setting (E 28) may yield odd results, especially if you need [...]

6. ORCH. EDIT parameters V-Accordion r 57 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 38 and 40 for how to se[...]

Editing sounds | 6. ORCH. EDIT parameters 58 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 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 influ- enced by opening and closing the bellows faster than usual. This may further add to the realism of sounds like[...]

7. ORC CHD EDIT parameters V-Accordion r 59 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-7/FR-5 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 2[...]

Editing sounds | 7. ORC CHD EDIT parameters 60 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 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 sec- tion will be pr[...]

8. ORC FBS EDIT parameters V-Accordion r 61 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 29 for details about the Orchestra Free Bass section. This section is not available while Bass mode is active. See pages 38 and 40 for how to select and adjust the paramet[...]

Editing sounds | 8. ORC FBS EDIT parameters 62 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion The effects themselves can be edited on separate pages (see p. 64). 8.5 Orc FreeBs MIDI TX This page contains a series of MIDI parameters for the Orches- tra section you need to set one by one. See page 86 for details about the MIDI parameters. These parameters are saved along w[...]

9. SET COMMON parameters V-Accordion r 63 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. Never switch off the FR-7/FR-5 or select another Se[...]

Editing sounds | 9. SET COMMON parameters 64 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion The available options are: 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 ?[...]

9.4 Chorus Parameters V-Accordion r 65 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 chorus effect can be used to widen the stereo image. (2) Press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select the “LEVEL” parameter, then rotate the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to set[...]

Editing sounds | 9. SET COMMON parameters 66 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 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 tech- nique often used for rock-’n’- roll songs and in Karaoke bars). The “Macro” label still does what its name implies. Be aware, ho[...]

9.7 Name V-Accordion r 67 9.7 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 | 10. SYSTEM parameters 68 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 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-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 th[...]

10.5 Bass & Chord Mode V-Accordion r 69 ■ 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 transmit- ted via MIDI. This is for MID[...]

Editing sounds | 10. SYSTEM parameters 70 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 10.6 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 5 most popular o[...]

10.8 Auto Power OFF V-Accordion r 71 10.8 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 | 10. SYSTEM parameters 72 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion Note: See p. 35 for how to recharge the battery. 10.9 Startup This page contains several parameters that allow you to specify what the FR-7/FR-5 should do when you switch it on. Be sure to first select the parameter you want to change and then set its value. • If necessary, press t[...]

10.14 T reble Release T . V-Accordion r 73 The second time you press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob, the display briefly shows: Set this parameter to “Off” if you don’t want to use the [DATA÷ENTER] knob for transmitting MIDI Start/Stop messages. Note: You can also assign the MIDI Start/Stop functionality to one of the FBC-7’s foot switches. See ?[...]

Editing sounds | 11. UTILITY parameters 74 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion ters. Careful : there are also parameters that allow you to copy just the Reverb, Chorus or Delay settings. Do not use this parameter if you only wish to reuse the Reverb settings of another Set, for example. (1) After selecting this page, press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob until the foll[...]

11.9 Restore SET V-Accordion r 75 11.9 Restore SET This function allows you to load the settings of one of the pre- programmed Sets into the cur- rently selected Set memory. Warning : This command over- writes all settings of the current Set, i.e. the parameters of the following sections: TREBLE EDIT, BASS EDIT, FREE BASS EDIT, ORC BASS EDIT, ORCH.[...]

Editing sounds | 11. UTILITY parameters 76 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion • Press and hold the [MENU÷WRITE] button until the following page appears: • Press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to confirm your selec- tion. • Use the [DATA÷ENTER] knob or the [UP] / [DOWN] but- tons to select “ALL”. • Press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to confirm your selec- tion[...]

11.12 FreeBass Reg. on current Set V-Accordion r 77 • Rotate the [DATA÷ENTER] knob (or use the [UP] / [DOWN] buttons) to select “Bass”. • Press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to confirm your selec- tion. • Use the [DATA÷ENTER] knob or the [UP] / [DOWN] but- tons to select “ALL”. • Press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to confirm your selec- tion. [...]

Editing sounds | 11. UTILITY parameters 78 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion • Rotate the [DATA÷ENTER] knob (or use the [UP] / [DOWN] buttons) to select “Free Bass”. • Press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to confirm your selec- tion. • Use the [DATA÷ENTER] knob or the [UP] / [DOWN] but- tons to select “ALL”. • Press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to confir[...]

MIDI functions V-Accordion r 79 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 FR-7/FR-5 itself has no [...]

MIDI functions | About MIDI 80 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 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 the bass butto[...]

Final note regarding sequencers V-Accordion r 81 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 more thin[...]

MIDI functions | Global MIDI parameters 82 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion (1) Press and hold the [EXIT÷JUMP] button until the display looks as follows: (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. (3) Press register [1] to select th[...]

Sending program change messages when necessary V-Accordion r 83 (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 regist[...]

MIDI functions | Global MIDI parameters 84 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 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”,[...]

Solving MIDI buffer problems V-Accordion r 85 Solving MIDI buffer problems (12.3 Bellows TX Resolution) This parameter allows you to specify how many data the FR-7/FR-5’s bellows may transmit for expression purposes (see also “Expression” on p. 88). As long as the external sequencer you work with does not display a “MIDI buffer overflow” [...]

MIDI functions | MIDI parameters for the various sections/parts 86 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 87 ■ 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. Th[...]

MIDI functions | MIDI parameters for the various sections/parts 88 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion Note: When you set the “12.2 Ext. Seq. Playback” parameter to “On”, the FR-7/FR-5’s registers no longer transmit the sound selection clusters you have programmed here. Instead, they transmit their “Std” values. This will return to normal operati[...]

Archiving your settings via MIDI (Bulk Dump) V-Accordion r 89 ■ AfterT (only for the Treble and Orchestra sections) The Treble keyboard also generates aftertouch mes- sages. 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 power[...]

MIDI functions | Archiving your settings via MIDI (Bulk Dump) 90 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion The display now responds with: 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 i[...]

Sending Bulk data (back) to the FR- 7/FR-5 V-Accordion r 91 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.[...]

Miscellaneous functions | Miscellaneous functions 92 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 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. 8. Miscellaneous functions Rotate [DATA÷ENTER] to select a register . Press and hold [MENU÷WRITE] Rot[...]

Saving settings using the WRITE function V-Accordion r 93 (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 pag[...]

Miscellaneous functions | Restoring the factory defaults 94 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion Restoring the factory defaults You can reset the FR-7/FR-5 to its factory settings, which means that your own Sets and Global settings are replaced by the settings the FR-7/FR-5 contained when you first got it. You may wish to archive your settings before initializi[...]

T roubleshooting V-Accordion r 95 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 96 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion Why does the Orchestra mode change when I press a given Treble register? Because you established a Link with the Treble sec- tion and also specified a mode using the “MODE” entry of the “2.13 Orchestra Link” parameter. Set it to “---” (page 47). My settings have chang[...]

The screen is difficult or impossible to read V-Accordion r 97 At power-on, the FR-7/FR-5 displays the follow- ing message The FR-7/FR-5 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 l[...]

Miscellaneous functions | Speci fi cations 98 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion Specifications ■ Keyboards Right hand: 41 keys, piano-type, velocity sensitive, after- touch Left hand: 120 velocity-sensitive bass buttons, Modes: Standard, Free Bass, Orch.Bass, Orch.Chord, Orch. Free Bass Free Bass modes: Minor 3rd, Bajan, 5th, North Europe, Finnish Bass &a[...]

Parameter list V-Accordion r 99 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 p[...]

Miscellaneous functions | Parameter list 100 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 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 3.2 Register Foot 16', 8', 8'-4&a[...]

Parameter list V-Accordion r 101 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 Octa[...]

Miscellaneous functions | Parameter list 102 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 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 [...]

Factory Sets V-Accordion r 103 Factory Sets Demo Songs 11.12 FreeBass Reg. on current Set Type Reed ALL, Reed 16’, Reed 8’, Vol ALL, Vol 16’, Vol 8’, Noise, Noise Vol, Reed Growl, Growl Vol Value Reed Bandoneon, I-Folk, I-Folk2, Classic, Cajun, Jazz, F-Folk, D-Folk, Organetto, F-Folk2, Classic2, Studio, Tradition, Steierische, Trikitixa Vol[...]

Miscellaneous functions | Demo Songs 104 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion 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 Gu[...]

MIDI implementation V-Accordion r 105 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) • This adjusts the volume o[...]

MIDI implementation | Bulk Dump 106 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion ❍ 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 [...]

MIDI implementation V-Accordion r 107 FREE BASS REGISTER RX 011 l o w 0 1 2 high 0 1 3 low+high 0 1 4 lw+hglow 0 1 5 lwlow+hi 0 1 6 highlw+h 0 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 -- --[...]

MIDI implementation | MIDI Implementation Chart 108 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion MIDI Implementation Chart [V-Accordion] Date: March 2006 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 7 Parts: 1= T reble, 2= Bass/F ree Bass, 3= Chord, 5= Orchestra Bass, 4= Orchestra[...]

Information V-Accordion r 109 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 1, 2006 (ROLAND) 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 | 110 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion Numerics 2 Bass Rows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 3 Bass Rows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 A AfterT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Aftertouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 PitchDown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

V-Accordion r 111 M Macro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 , 64 , 66 Main page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Master bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Master Bar Recall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Master Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Mean-Tone . . . [...]

Index | 112 r FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion Tuning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 , 44 Reed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 , 53 U User 1~3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 V Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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[...]

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