FR-3/-3s: V-Accordion®
FR-3/-3s: V-Accordion®
Compact is Beautiful
Features
Even the junior members of the V-Accordion family, the FR-3s and FR-3, provide all the features of a traditional accordion — and much more. Lightweight and portable, the FR-3s and FR-3 will be appreciated by budding accordion players and experienced entertainers alike for their portability and flexibility.
Now, thanks to the new Version 2.0 operating system, the FR-3 and FR-3s come with 10 programmable user programs that can be backed up on your PC together with 16 Musette micro tuning presets programmable for each Set.
- 37-key piano-type treble keyboard/120 bass buttons
- 7 new Orchestral Chord/Orchestral Free Bass registers with completely new sounds
- Onboard MIDI socket
- Supplied with an adapter and a battery compartment (for optional AA-type batteries)
- Bellows resistance regulator
Compact is Beautiful
More Info
Realistic accordion simulation
The FR-3s/3 can simulate up to 10 different accordions, each including 10 Treble registers, 7 Bass/Chord registers, and 7 Free Bass registers (Free Bass and Bass/Chord are mutually exclusive). For these high-quality sounds, Roland sampled traditional acoustic accordions to provide an instrument that can emulate various accordion types, complete with their specific tuning characteristics. And although it is an electronic instrument, the FR-3s/3 faithfully responds to bellows movements and pressure for authentic expressiveness. Stronger inward and outward movements create a richer, fuller sound, while lighter movements make the sound softer and quieter. There’s even a unique bellows resistance regulator that can be set to match the player’s strength or preference. Increasing or decreasing the bellows resistance is a matter of selecting one of four positions using a conveniently located wheel.
Educational functions
The FR-3s/3 is ideal for students. And not just because it’s the “smallest” accordion in the world to provide a Free Bass mode, but also because it boasts an adjustable metronome. Thanks to the instrument’s MIDI functionality, students can even record their performance on their computer. Practicing has never been easier or more efficient!
Orchestral sounds
The V-Accordion includes 10 orchestral sounds (including Trombone, Trumpet, Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Violin, etc.) that can be used together with the traditional accordion sounds in one of four selectable modes.
LED display and “interactive” Roland logo
The FR-3s/3 comes with a 3x7-segment LED for monitoring the current sound selections and setting a host of parameters. The illuminated Roland logo is interactive in that it changes color depending on the accordion Set and section (accordion or orchestra) you select. You can even choose your favorite color (from among 26 options), which may prove invaluable when you play in an accordion ensemble with several FR-3s/3 users.
Ins and Outs
The FR-3s/3 can be connected to various external devices (sequencer, arranger keyboards, etc.) using the onboard MIDI socket. Combined with a wireless system you connect to the external outputs, the FR-3s/3 can be used on the biggest stages while granting its player absolute freedom of movement. Both the FR-3s and the FR-3 also provide a headphone socket, while the FR-3s comes with a set of professional-quality neodymium speakers (hence the “s” in “FR-3s”).
Compact is Beautiful
Specs
- Keyboard & Bellows
- Right hand
- Piano-type, 37-key with velocity
- Left hand
- 120 bass buttons with velocity
Standard, Free Bass mode, Orch. Bass, Orch. Chord, Orch. Free Bass - Bellows
- Real pneumatic detection of bellows pressure, high-resolution pressure sensor
- Bellows Resistance Regulator
- Wheel with 4 positions
- Sound Source
- Sound Generator
- Max polyphony: 64 voices
- Tones
- 10 Accordion Sets, each one including:
10 Treble registers, 7 Bass registers, 7 Free Bass registers,
7 Orchestral Free Bass registers, 7 Orchestral Bass registers,
7 Orchestral Chord registers, 10 Orchestral sounds - Treble reed footages
- 4
- Bass reed footages
- 5
- Chord reed footages
- 3
- Free Bass footages
- 2
- Orchestral Sounds
- Trombone, Trumpet, T Sax, A Sax, Clarinet, Harmonica, Violin, Flute, Jazz Org, Blues Org
- Orchestral Bass Sounds
- Acoustic, Bowed, Fingered, Fretless, Picked, Tuba, Tuba Mix
- Orchestral Free Bass Sounds
- Trombone, Clarinet, Oboe, Flute, Perc Organ, Ac Guitar, Ac Piano
- Orchestral Chord Sounds
- St. Strings, Chorus Organ, Steel Guitar, St. Orch Brass, Choir, Harps+Strings, Guitar+Organ
- PBM (Physical Behaviour 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
- Micro tuning presets
- 16: Off, 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
- “Cassotto” and “Sordina” simulation
- Yes
- Panel controls
- Knob controls
- Volume, Treble/Bass balance, Reverb, Chorus
- Panel Switches
- Treble Registers
- 10 + Orchestra + Set
- Bass Registers
- 7
- Metronome
- On, Off
- Other switches
- Sordina Mellow/Bright, Power
- Operation Modes
- Orchestra Mode
- Solo, Dual, High, Low
- Octave
- Down, 0, Up for Treble and Orchestra
- Others
- Rated power output (FR-3s only)
- 2 x 11W RMS
- Speakers (FR-3s only)
- 2 x 10cm speakers (Neodymium transducer magnets)
- Onboard connectors
- Headphones Jack (Stereo), Output Jack: L/Mono(Treble), R/Mono(Bass), MIDI connector: OUT/IN (adjustable via MIDI parameter)
- Power supply
- External AC adapter (100V~240V universal)
Battery (optional): AA type battery (rechargeable) - Supplied accessories
- External AC adapter, Owner’s manual, Accordion cloth, Straps, Bass reference caps, Battery holder (pre-installed in compartment)
- Optional accessories
- Gigbag (BAG-FR-3)
- Size and Weight
- Width
- 481 mm
- 18-15/16 inches
- Depth
- 270 mm
- 10-11/16 inches
- Height
- 425 mm
- 16-3/4 inches
- Weight (FR-3)
- 7.5 kg
- 16 lbs. 9 oz.
- Weight (FR-3s)
- 8.3 kg
- 18 lbs. 4 oz.
- Weight without straps and without optional battery
- *The specifications are subject to change without notice.
Insider
“Weird Al” YankovicWith hilarious parodies and polka-laden originals, “Weird Al” Yankovic has gained legions of die-hard fans around the world. Now he’s sporting a Roland V-Accordion. |
CobaWho says accordion isn’t a rock-star instrument? Coba is a musical hero in Japan, and is steadily increasing his “market share” around the world. |
Hubert GallMeet the man behind the accordion in Cirque du Soleil’s KÀ and find out why he relies on Roland. |
Accessories
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AAP-1
Accordion Accessory Pack
This accessory pack includes a custom throne and music stand with carry bag. |
CM-30
Cube Monitor
Versatile and portable, the new CM-30 CUBE Monitor delivers 30 watts of audio punch. |
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SA-300
Stage Amplifier
The versatile SA-300 is built to handle any type of audio source you plug into it: microphones, rhythm machines, keyboards, CD players, etc. |
SA-1000
Stage Amplifier
A super-lightweight and portable stage amp customized for use with organs and digital pianos. |
RH-D20
Monitor Headphones
Light and comfortable headphones with 40mm drivers and rotating earpieces. |
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RH-D30
Monitor Headphones
Light and comfortable headphones with 45mm drivers and rotating earpieces. |
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RH-200S
Stereo Headphones
Offer the clarity, sonic accuracy, and comfort needed for mixing and silent practice. |
RH-5
Headphones
RH-5 headphones are perfect for electronic musical instruments such as Roland’s digital pianos and V-Drums. |
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RH-iE3
In-Ear Headphones
Attractive in-ear headphones with deeper bass and extended frequency performance. |
CS-10EM
Binaural Microphones/Earphones
Binaural recording and in-ear monitoring companion for recorders such as the R-05 and R-09HR. |
RH-ED1
In-Ear Headphones
The RH-ED1 in-ear headphones offer comfortable, detailed monitoring during recording and playback. |
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