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Physical Behavior Modeling (PBM)
At the heart of the FR-7/-5 is Roland’s new, proprietary PBM (Physical Behavior Modeling) sound engine and sound modeling technology. Physical Behavior Modeling uses complex algorithms (as opposed to sampled sounds) to accurately model an acoustic accordion’s sound characteristics. The result is an engine that faithfully recreates the actual physical behavior and expressive nuances of an acoustic instrument.

Unique, All-in-One Portable Instrument
Lightweight and portable, the FR-7 uses an onboard digital amplifier with rechargeable Ni-Mh battery pack (optional on the FR-5) to power a pair of neodymium woofers and tweeters for a consistent, full range low-end to high-end output. The right- and left-hand velocity sensitive keyboards integrate with the high-resolution bellows pressure sensor to deliver an amazing level of expressiveness, realism, and playability.

Super Realistic Accordion Simulations
The FR-7/-5 can simulate up to 30 different accordion sound sets, each including 14 treble registers, seven bass and chord registers, and seven free bass registers. To create these high-quality sounds, Roland engineers analyzed dozens of popular traditional acoustic accordions, resulting in a single instrument that can faithfully reproduce a variety of traditional accordions, including their different tuning characteristics. As a result, the V-Accordion can switch instantly between an Italian Jazz, German Folk, French Musette, or historic Bandoneon, and more.

Variety of Orchestral Sounds
Combined with Traditional Accordion Sounds Along with stellar onboard accordion sounds, the FR-7/-5 incorporates Roland’s acclaimed orchestral sounds. Traditional and orchestral sound combinations can be easily created and played back, complete with full bellows articulation and unique keyboard modes such as Solo, Dual, and High/Low. Seven high-quality bass sounds can be played separately by the left hand, including: Acoustic Bass, Bowed Bass, Fingered Bass, Picked Bass, Fretless Bass, Baritone Tuba, and Baritone Tuba + E.Bass.

Exploring the Possibilities
The V-Accordion combines velocity sensitive keyboards, and a high-resolution bellows pressure sensor to create a whole new world of expressive possibilities. Using the High/Low Mode feature, you can control up to four parts simultaneously in real time from just one V-Accordion. Onboard MIDI functionality allows you to expand the range of performance options to sound modules, arranger keyboards, or an external sequencer. The more you experiment with the V-Accordion’s capabilities, the more possibilities you’ll find!

Specs

Keyboard & Bellows

Right Hand

41 Keys Piano Type with velocity and aftertouch

Left Hand

120 Bass buttons with velocity

Keyboard Mode

Right Hand: Solo, Dual, High/Low (for Orchestral Sounds)
Left Hand: Standard, Free Bass, Orchestral Bass, Orchestral Chord, Orchestral Free Bass

Bellows

Real pneumatic detection of bellows pressure, by a high resolution pressure sensor

Sound

Tones: Accordion Set

40 full programmable
* Each Accordion Sets including:
14 Treble registers
7 Bass registers
7 Free Bass registers
7 Orchestral Free Bass registers
7 Orchestral Bass registers
7 Orchestral Chord registers
22 Orchestral sounds

Treble Reed Footages

7

Bass Reed Footages

5

Chord Reed Footages

3

Free Bass Footages

2

Orchestral Sounds

22: Trumpet, Trombone, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Clarinet, Oboe, Harmonica, Muted Harmonica, Violin, Pizzicato, Flute, Pan Flute, Highland, Zampogna, Jazz organ, Perc. Organ, Rotary Organ, Trem. Organ, Voice, Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar, Acoustic Piano

Orchestral Bass Sounds

7: Acoustic Bass, Bowed Bass, Fingered Bass, Picked Bass, Fretless Bass, Tuba, Tuba Mix

Orchestra Free Bass sounds

Trombone, Clarinet, Oboe, Flute, Perc.Organ, AC Guitar, AC Piano

Orchestral Chord

Trombone, Tenor Sax, Clarinet, Trem. Organ, Voice, AC Guitar, AC Piano

PBM (Physical Behavior Modeling)

Noises

Stopping-reed growl, Closing valve noise, Left button noise

Individual Reed Simulation

Hysteresis threshold, Expression curve, Pressure variant filter, Pressure variant pitch deviation

Switching Reed Sound Wave

By bellows acceleration
By note repetition speed

Musette Tuning

Musette-Micro-Tuning Presets

16: Off (Standard), Dry, Classic, F-Folk, American L/H, North Europe, German L/H, D-Folk L/H, Alpine, Italian L/H, French, Scottish

Effects

Reverb

8 Types

Chorus

8 Types

Delay

8 Types

Rotary for Orchestral Organ Sound

Slow/Fast

"Cassotto" and "Sordina" Simulation

Yes

Panel Controls

Knob Controls

Volume, Treble/Bass balance, Reverb, Chorus, Delay

Encoder

Data Edit with Enter switch

Panel Switches

Treble Registers

14 + Master + Orchestra

Bass Registers

7

Navigation Switches

Up, Down, Menu/Write, Exit/Jump

Other Switches

Accordion Set Up/Down, Sordina On/Off, Power

Others

Display

48 x 84 dots graphic backlit LCD

Rated Power Output

2 x 25 W RMS

Speakers

10cm x 2 speakers (using Neodymium Transducer Magnets), Tweeters x 2

Onboard Connectors

Headphone jack (Stereo), Output jack (Stereo), Multi Connector (to FBC-7)

Battery

Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack 24V-4500mAh

Color Variation

Dark Grey, Red

Supplied Accessories

FBC-7 (Power supply/Battery Charger), Owner's Manual, Straps, Accordion cloth, Treble Reference caps, Bass Reference Caps, Power Cord 19-Pin Multicore cable

External FBC-7 Specifications

5 Programmable Foot switches (Set Up/Down, Register Up/Down, Sustain), Multi connector (towards Accordion), Expression Pedal jack, MIDI connectors (In, Out, Thru), Output jacks (L/Mono, R), AC Inlet

Option

Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack 24V-4500mAh, V-Accordion Gigbag, FBC-7 Gigbag

Size and Weight

Width

528 mm

20-13/16 inches

Depth

275 mm

10-7/8 inches

Height

423 mm

16-11/16 inches

Weight

11.5 kg

25 lbs. 6 oz.

*The specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Accessories

Support

If you have questions about operating your Roland, BOSS or Edirol product, please check our Knowledge Base for answers to the most common questions.

You can also contact our Product Support department by phone or email.

In addition, we have a library of Product Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference. If Support Documents are available for this product, they will be listed below.

Support Documents

FR-7/-7b/-5/-5b Quick Start

V-Accordions Brochure (PDF)