Roland FR-7, FR-5 About the FBC-7, Using the FBC-7, Connecting the FBC-7, Using the footswitches

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FR-7/FR-5V-Accordion

About the FBC-7 About the FBC-7

5. About the FBC-7

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 instrument without connecting it to the FBC-7.

Using the FBC-7

When do you need the FBC-7?

•If you own an FR-5 and did not purchase an optional battery, you always need the FBC-7.

•If you want to select registers and Sets using the SET and REGISTER footswitches.

•If you want to use the SUSTAIN footswitch and possi- bly also an optional expression pedal.

•If you want to take advantage of the FR-7/FR-5’s MIDI functionality. This may include starting and stopping an external arranger module, selecting oth- ers Style divisions, etc.

•If you do not own an optional wireless system and do not want to use excessively long audio cables that run from the FR-7/FR-5 to your amplifier or mixing console.

•If you need to recharge the (optional) battery.

Connecting the FBC-7

See page 16 for how to connect the FR-7/FR-5 to the FBC-7, and the FBC-7 to a wall outlet that matches its voltage.

The 19-pin cable can only be connected in one way, so you can’t go wrong. Just be sure to align the protru- sions on the jack with the corresponding holes on the FBC-7’s and FR-7/FR-5’s socket:

Turn the ring to lock the jack and secure the connection

Using the footswitches

The FBC-7 has five footswitches that grant you even more flexibility:

Use the SET switches ([1] and [2]) to select Sets. The [1] switch allows you to select the preceding Set (e.g. Set 18 if you are currently using Set 19), while the [2] switch is used to select the next Set (e.g. 20 if you are currently using Set 19).

If you press [2] again after selecting Set 40, the FR-7/ FR-5 jumps to Set 1. Likewise, if you press [1] after selecting Set 1, the FR-7/FR-5 jumps to Set 40.

The REGISTER switches ([3] and [4]) allow you to select Treble registers [1]~[14]. They work the same way as the SET footswitches: [3] selects the preceding register, while [4] selects the next one. These footswitches are most effective when you combine them with the Link function (see p. 46), because that allows you to recon- figure the Bass/Free Bass and Orchestra sections simply by selecting another Treble register.

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Protrusions

The SUSTAIN footswitch allows you to hold the notes of orchestral sounds if that section is on. It also trans- mits CC64 messages via MIDI. If you assign it to another section (page 68), it only transmits MIDI messages on the channel of the selected section (Treble, Bass, Orchestra Bass, Chord, Orchestra Chord, and/or Orches- tra Free Bass). Its main use is to generate legato notes for piano and similar sounds like on an acoustic or digi- tal piano. Notes whose keys are pressed when you press the footswitch will be held until you release the SUS- TAIN footswitch.

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Connecting an optional expression pedal

You can also connect an optional EV-5 or EV-8 expres- sion pedal to the EXPRESSION PEDAL jack. That pedal applies to the Treble Orchestra part only (again for the piano, mandolin and guitar sounds; these, by the way, are the only sounds whose expression cannot be con- trolled via the bellows). It allows you to create swell effects in much the same way as an organ or guitar player does.

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Contents FR-7/FR-5 OS VersionImportant Safety Instructions FR-7/FR-5 FR-7/FR-5V-Accordion Contents Features Using the unit safely FR-7/FR-5V-Accordion Features Using the unit safely Important notes Strap holder precaution FR-7/FR-5V-Accordion Important notes Important notesPanel descriptions Treble control panelBass control panel Display and master bar Connection panelConnection panel of the FBC-7 Using the Output sockets Setting upConnecting the FR-7/FR-5 to the supplied FBC-7 ConnectionsSwitch it on Switching the power on and offIf you are using the FBC-7 Switch on the receiving audio deviceSwitch on the FR-7/FR-5 Listening to the demo songsFirst steps FR-7/FR-5V-Accordion Setting up First stepsSections of your FR-7/FR-5 Selecting Easy or Full mode Press the EXIT÷JUMP button to return to the MainAbout the Main Typical Main page display looks like thisBassoon Master Bandon Touring the FR-7/FR-5’s sectionsTreble section Accord Oboe ViolinUsing the FR-7/FR-5’s digital effects InstrumentHere is what the caps look like Bass sectionBass section can be played via the Stradella but- tons Press another register to change the soundSimultaneously press the three registers labeled Free Bass Playing in Free Bass modeDisplay now briefly responds with FR-7/FR-5’s Orchestra functionality actually com Using the orchestral soundsOrchestral sounds for the Treble section Orchestra and three for the Bass buttons called RegistersNitely Selecting the Orchestra modeHere is how the drone function works If you press a single gray key see the illustrationAgain play a few notes and listen to the result Setting the volume of the Treble orchestral soundReturn to the Main page by pressing EXIT÷JUMP FR-7/FR-5V-Accordion Setting up Using the orchestral sounds Switching off the Orchestra partSwitching off the Orchestra Bass part Orchestral sounds for the Bass sectionOrchestral sounds for the Chord section Switching off the Orch Chord partThis is not necessary if you are already in Free Bass mode Orchestral sounds for the Free Bass sectionPress the Down button four times Display now responds with Switching off the Orch Free BS partSimultaneously press the three registers in the moddle ValuePitch-related functions Other practical functionsGeneral remark TransposeScale Tuning Noise Edit Valve & ButtonVolume-related functions Using the footswitches Using the FBC-7Connecting the FBC-7 Connecting an optional expression pedalGeneral remarks about the battery Charging the batteryUse BP-24-45 batteries, part no. K2568101 Recharging the battery on the FBC-7 FR-7/FR-5V-Accordion About the FBC-7 Charging the batteryIf the battery fails to last 8 hours or slightly less Using the recharged batterySelecting parameters Selecting parameters using the Jump functionEditing sounds Easy and Full modesProceed with Setting parameter values Selecting parameters via the menuButtons to change the value Setting parameter valuesParameter for editing Function groupTranspose Tuning parametersMaster Tune ScaleScale Assign FR-7/FR-5V-Accordion Editing sounds 1. Tuning parametersPress MENU÷WRITE again to jump to the following Introduction Treble Edit parametersIng them Register plays Reed TypeHold down UP for a while Register into a different instruTreble Octave Reed VolumeRegister Valve NoiseAftertouch Pitch Reverb Send, 2.9 Chorus Send Delay SendBellows Detune Bass LinkOrchestra Chord Link Orchestra LinkOn the Main page, links are indicated as follows FBS-Flute, FBS-PercOrgan Treble Midi TXCHD-AcGuitar, CHD-AcPiano FBS-AcGuitar, FBS-AcPianoBass Edit parameters ThemOptions are 16’, 8’, 8’-4’, 4’, 2’ Button NoiseKnob to select the desired reed Ume balance for the active reeds see the RegisterBass Midi TX, 3.11 Chord Midi TX Reverb Send, 3.8 Chorus Send Delay SendReed Growl Std~40Important notes Free Bass Edit parametersSaving them Options are ALL both reeds simultaneously, 16’, 8’ Reverb Send, 4.8 Chorus Send Delay Send Free Bass Midi TXLowest Note ORC Bass Edit parametersWithout saving them Reverb Send, 5.5 Chorus Send Delay Send Orc Bass VolumeOrc Bass Midi TX ORCH. Edit parameters Orchestra VolumeOrchestra Octave Recognition Reverb Send, 6.5 Chorus Send Delay SendOrchestra Midi TX Messages or only one of themOrc Chord Volume ORC CHD Edit parametersReverb Send, 7.3 Chorus Send Delay Send Orc Chord Midi TXReverb Send, 8.3 Chorus Send Delay Send Orc FreeBs VolumeORC FBS Edit parameters Orc FreeBs Midi TX About the effects parameters SET Common parametersReverb Macro Type If necessary, select another Set by turningChorus Macro Type Reverb ParametersAvailable options are Chorus Parameters Chorus knobDelay Macro Type Delay ParametersMaster Bar Recall System parametersName IconFR-7/FR-5V-Accordion Editing sounds 10. System parameters LCD ContrastPedal Controller Less strength the X stands for extra. StandardBass & Chord Mode Bass & Chord ModeFree Bass Mode Stereo WidthAuto Power OFF Free Bass ModeOrchestra Touch StartupStartup Name Orch. Bs&Ch TouchTreble Release T Battery StatusUtility parameters Copy ALL EffectsCopy SET Copy Reverb, 11.4 Copy Chorus Copy DelayEffects settings, these three parame Bulk Dump ALL, 11.8 Bulk Dump SETRestore SET Treble Reg. on current SetCurrent Set Edit simultaneouslySelect this parameter 11.11 Bass Reg. on Ter to be edited for all Bass registersFreeBass Reg. on current Set Press the EXIT÷JUMP button to return to the Main Midi functions About MidiMidi data always go from OUT to Working with a sequencer and other tone generatorsFR-7/FR-5’s sections use the following Midi chan- nels Sending program changesGlobal Midi parameters Final note regarding sequencersFreeBs, Basic Ch, and Control Ch Press register 1 to select the followingChannel you want to set Be set toSet the module’s Midi receive channel often called RX to Defining the ‘PC’ format Solving Midi buffer problems 12.3 Bellows TX Resolution Important remarks Procedure for setting these parametersMidi parameters for the various sections/parts SectionsOctave CC00, CC32, PCReverb VolumePanpot ChorusSwitch off the sequencer’s Midi Echo or Soft Thru function Archiving your settings via Midi Bulk DumpArchiving your settings with a sequencer AfterT only for the Treble and Orchestra sectionsSending Bulk data back to the FR-7/FR-5 Sending Bulk data back to the FR-7/FR-5 Saving settings using the Write function Miscellaneous functionsUsing Write Press the DATA÷ENTER knob to jump to Selected functionRestoring the factory defaults Switch on the FR-7/FR-5 while holding downTroubleshooting My settings have changed MIDI-related issuesAt power-on, the FR-7/FR-5 displays the follow- ing message Supplied accessories SpecificationsBattery for FR-5, spare part for FR-7 Pedal Board Soft Bag Parameter list 100 Miscellaneous functions Parameter list101 Orchestra Edit102 UtilityFactory Sets 103Demo Songs 104 Rêve d’amour by L. Bruti Luigi BrutiMidi implementation 105106 Midi implementation Bulk Dump107 Midi Implementation Chart 108Information 109Numerics Index110 Bulk111 112 User 1~3Avis 602.00.0152

FR-7, FR-5 specifications

The Roland FR-5 and FR-7 are part of Roland's acclaimed line of digital accordions, known for their innovative technologies and exceptional sound quality. These instruments have been designed to provide musicians with a versatile and rich playing experience, fusing traditional accordion elements with modern digital functionality.

One of the most significant features of both the FR-5 and FR-7 is their advanced digital sound engine. This technology offers a wide array of sounds, including a variety of accordion types, reeds, and orchestral instruments. The sound quality is remarkable, with a high level of fidelity that captures the essence of authentic acoustic instruments. Musicians can easily switch between different instrument sounds, making these accordions perfect for various musical styles and genres.

Both models feature a lightweight and ergonomic design, making them comfortable to play for extended periods. The FR-5 and FR-7 have built-in speakers that provide excellent sound projection, allowing performers to play without the need for external amplification. Furthermore, the onboard effects, such as reverb and chorus, enhance the musical experience, enabling players to add depth and character to their performances.

The user interface on both models is intuitive, with easily accessible controls that allow for quick adjustments while performing. The FR-7 takes it a notch higher with its extensive customizable settings and user memory options, which can store a variety of configurations and preferences for different playing situations.

A standout feature of the FR-7 is its capability for MIDI connectivity, enabling musicians to connect to computers and other digital devices. This opens up a world of possibilities for recording and live performance setups, allowing users to integrate their accordion with software instruments and digital audio workstations.

In terms of playability, the FR-5 and FR-7 offer responsive keyboard action and a range of registers that mimic the sound of traditional accordions. The bellows response is finely tuned, ensuring that players can achieve dynamic expression through their playing style.

Overall, the Roland FR-5 and FR-7 digital accordions represent a perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology, catering to both hobbyists and professional musicians. With their exceptional sound, lightweight design, and cutting-edge features, these instruments are redefining the possibilities of accordion music in contemporary settings. Whether one is performing on stage or practicing at home, the FR-5 and FR-7 deliver an unparalleled playing experience that inspires creativity and passion for music.
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