Roland FR-2b owner manual ~0~5, B1~63,0, t1~63, 20~250, Parameters, ~127

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Transpose

[A1]/[3]

POW

–6~0~5

Default setting: 0

 

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:

Transpose

1*

–6

F#

 

5•

0

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

–5

G

5*

1

C#

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2*

-4

G#

6

2

D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

–3

A

6*

+3

D#

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3*

–2

A#

7

+4

E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

–1

B

8

+5

F

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Treble/Bass & Chord Balance

[B1]/[4]

 

 

POW

b1~63,0, t1~63

 

Default setting: 0

 

 

 

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 inaudible, while pressing register [7] (“t1”) means that the Bass section is no longer audible. The settings you can select with the registers are:

1

b60

5

t20

2

b40

6

t40

 

 

 

 

3

b20

7

t60

 

 

 

 

4•

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

Orchestra Level

[C2]/[5]

OK

Pad Sound Level

[C#2]/[6]

OK

Orchestra Bass Level

[D2]/[7]

OK

Orchestra Chord Level

[D#2]/[8]

OK

–40~Std~40

Default setting: Std

 

These parameters allow you to set the level of the ORCHESTRA, BASS or CHORD orchestral sound, or of the PAD function for a better balance with the other available sections. In that case, you can change its volume: The settings you can select with the regis- ters are (for both parameters):

 

1

–40

5

+13

 

 

2

–27

6

+13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

–13

7

+40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4•

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Metronome Tempo

[E2]/[9]

OK

20~250

 

 

Default setting: 120

 

This parameter allows you to set the metronome tempo. The set- tings you can select with the registers are:

1

Largo (40 BPM))

5

Moderato (120 BPM)

2

Larghetto (40 BPM)

6

Allegro (144 BPM)

 

 

 

 

3

Adagio (72 BPM)

7

Presto (192 BPM)

 

 

 

 

4•

Andante (96 BPM)

8

Prestissimo (208 BPM)

 

 

 

 

V-Accordion r

Parameters

Metronome Time Sign

[F2]/[10]

OK

1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 6/8, 9/8

Default setting: 4/4

 

This parameter allows you to set the metronome’s time signature. The settings you can select are:

 

1

1/4

5

5/4

 

2

2/4

6

6/4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

3/4

7

6/8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4•

4/4

8

9/8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Metronome Level

 

[F#2]/[11]

 

OK

Off, Low, Medium, High

 

Default setting: Medium

This parameter allows you to change the metronome’s level when it is too loud or too soft. See page 14 for details.

 

1

Off

3•

Medium

 

2

Low

4

High

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reverb Level

 

[G2]/[12]

OK

0~127

 

 

Default setting: 48

 

This parameter allows you to set the volume of the reverb 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:

1

0 (no reverb)

5

64

2

16

6

80

 

 

 

 

3

32

7

96

 

 

 

 

4•

48

8

127

 

 

 

 

Reverb Type[G#2]/[13]OK

Room 1~3, Hall 1~2, Plate, Delay, Default setting: Plate Panning Dly

This parameter allows you to specify what kind of effect the Reverb processor should generate. The available options are:

[1]

Room1

These reverbs simulate the reverberation of a

[2]

Room2

room. They provide a well-defined spacious

[3]

Room3

reverberation.

 

 

 

[4]

Hall1

These types simulate the reverberation of a

[5] Hall2

concert hall with a deeper reverberation than

 

 

the Room reverbs.

[6]Plate • This effect type simulates a plate reverb (a studio device using a metal plate to simulate natural Reverb).

[7]

Delay

This is a conventional delay that produces

 

 

echo effects.

 

 

 

[8]

PanningDly

This is a special delay in which the delayed

 

 

sounds move left and right. It is effective

 

 

when you are listening in stereo.

(The numbers between [ ] refer to the Treble registers.)

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Contents Page Avis Contents FeaturesFR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion Features Important notes Battery handling Precautions for optional batteriesStrap holder precaution Treble control panel Panel descriptionsBass control panel Personalizing your FR-2/FR-2b Connection panelSwitching the power on and off Setting upConnections Treble section Listening to the demo songsBellows resistance regulator Bass strapOrchestral sounds for the Bass section Using the orchestral soundsBass section Orchestral sounds for the Treble sectionOrchestral sounds for the Chord section Switching off the Orchestra Bass partSwitching off the Orch Chord part Using two different sounds for the Bass button key- boardSetting the tempo Using the metronomeSetting the time signature Use registers 1~8 F to select one of the following settingsSong function Pitch-related functionsPress and hold the PAD G button until it starts flash PAD functionMuting a part Playing drum sounds with the bass and chord buttonsBriefly press the PAD G button it lights green Recording short drum patternsAdding drum sounds to your bass notes and chords Playing only drum sounds via the bass and chord but- tonsCan be selected with the 8 registers Editing Function settingsSelecting the desired function ParametersParameters ~0~5B1~63,0, t1~63 20~250Then, set the Midi OUT/IN parameter see p to Out Midi parameters Function groupFixed Low 1, Fixed Med About Midi Midi parametersFR-2/FR-2b’s sections use the following Midi channels Saving the current settings Saving your settings User ProgramRecalling a User Program Changing your accordion’s behavior Treble Mode only on the FR-2bBass & Chord Mode Changing your accordion’s behavior+ 2 2 Bass Rows 3 Bass Rows a Griff Europe Bass & Chord ModeGriff Fin Restoring the factory defaultsUsing optional batteries Using optional batteriesInstalling and removing batteries Switch off the FR-2/FR-2bSpecifications Midi Program change messages AppendixDemo Songs PAD SetsAccordion Date July Model FR-2/FR-2b Version Midi Implementation ChartAfrica Information602.00.0240