Roland FR-7, FR-5 owner manual Treble Midi TX, CHD-AcGuitar, CHD-AcPiano, FBS-Flute, FBS-PercOrgan

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FR-7/FR-5V-Accordion

Editing sounds 2. TREBLE EDIT parameters

The options depend on the “2.12 Bass Link” setting, because the Orchestra Chord and Orchestra Free Bass sections are not always available:

“2.12 Bass Link”

Possibilities for “2.14 Orchestra Chord Link”

setting

 

No Link

No Link, CHD-Trombone, CHD-TenorSax,

 

CHD-Clarinet, CHD-TremOrg, CHD-Voice,

 

CHD-AcGuitar, CHD-AcPiano,

 

FBS-Trombone, FBS-Clarinet, FBS-Oboe,

 

FBS-Flute, FBS-PercOrgan,

 

FBS-AcGuitar, FBS-AcPiano

 

 

Bass 1~7

No Link, CHD-Trombone, CHD-TenorSax,

 

CHD-Clarinet, CHD-TremOrg, CHD-Voice,

 

CHD-AcGuitar, CHD-AcPiano

 

 

Free 1~7

No Link, FBS-Trombone, FBS-Clarinet,

 

FBS-Oboe, FBS-Flute, FBS-PercOrgan,

 

FBS-AcGuitar, FBS-AcPiano

 

 

“Bass” and “Free Bass” are two different modes. In “Free Bass” mode, all bass buttons play bass accordion sounds, so that the “CHD” options here wouldn’t make sense. That is why you cannot even select them.

Similarly, when “Bass” mode is activated (by selecting one of the seven Bass registers for “2.12 Bass Link”), the Orchestra Free Bass sounds cannot be used. That is why you cannot even select them here.

Conversely, since the “2.12 Bass Link” determines what’s possible or not, changing its setting may cor- rect your “2.14 Orchestra Chord Link” setting. Here’s an example:

Suppose you first set “2.14 Orchestra Chord Link” to “FBS-Flute” (while “2.12 Bass Link” is set to “No Link”). You then change your mind and set “2.12 Bass Link” to “Bass 6”. This means that “FBS-Flute” is no longer supported (because it’s a Free Bass orchestral sound that is not available in Bass mode). The FR-7/FR-5 therefore changes “2.14 Orchestra Chord Link” to “No Link”.

For this reason, we recommend that you first set

2.12Bass Link “BASS” (if you need it), and only then “2.14 Orchestra Chord Link”.

Note: The 2.12 Bass Link “ORC.BASS” setting does not influ- ence the options available for 2.14 Orchestra Chord Link.

Note that this automatic link is not activated when you define it on this page – it is merely enabled and “pre-set”. To activate the Bass Link function (which

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also applies to the Orchestra Chord or Orchestra Free Bass sections), you need to press and hold down the [ORCHESTRA] register and press [9]:

Note: Simply activating the link does nothing at all (i.e. the Orchestra Chord or Orchestra Free Bass sound does not change right away). You need to select another Treble register whose Bass Link function is on for the link to work.

Note: The Orchestra Chord and Orchestra Free Bass Link func- tions need to bee activated/deactivated using the “Bass Link” procedure. There is no separate switching function for the Orchestra Chord or Orchestra Free Bass section.

Repeat this procedure to defeat the Bass Link func- tion if you no longer need it (or assign “CANCEL” to another Treble register and press it).

On the main page, links are indicated as follows:

2.15 Treble MIDI TX

This page contains a series of MIDI parameters for the selected register you need to set one by one. See page 86 for details about the MIDI parame-

ters. These parameters are saved along with all other Set parameters, which allows you to use different MIDI settings for each Set – and even each register within a Set.

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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 Setting up Connecting the FR-7/FR-5 to the supplied FBC-7Using the Output sockets ConnectionsSwitching the power on and off If you are using the FBC-7Switch it on Switch on the receiving audio deviceSwitch on the FR-7/FR-5 Listening to the demo songsFR-7/FR-5V-Accordion Setting up First steps 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 thisTouring the FR-7/FR-5’s sections Treble sectionBassoon Master Bandon Accord Oboe ViolinUsing the FR-7/FR-5’s digital effects InstrumentBass section Bass section can be played via the Stradella but- tonsHere is what the caps look like Press another register to change the soundPlaying in Free Bass mode Simultaneously press the three registers labeled Free BassDisplay now briefly responds with Using the orchestral sounds Orchestral sounds for the Treble sectionFR-7/FR-5’s Orchestra functionality actually com Orchestra and three for the Bass buttons called RegistersSelecting the Orchestra mode Here is how the drone function worksNitely If you press a single gray key see the illustrationSetting the volume of the Treble orchestral sound Again play a few notes and listen to the resultReturn to the Main page by pressing EXIT÷JUMP Switching off the Orchestra part Switching off the Orchestra Bass partFR-7/FR-5V-Accordion Setting up Using the orchestral sounds Orchestral sounds for the Bass sectionSwitching off the Orch Chord part This is not necessary if you are already in Free Bass modeOrchestral sounds for the Chord section Orchestral sounds for the Free Bass sectionSwitching off the Orch Free BS part Simultaneously press the three registers in the moddlePress the Down button four times Display now responds with ValueOther practical functions General remarkPitch-related functions TransposeScale Tuning Noise Edit Valve & ButtonVolume-related functions Using the FBC-7 Connecting the FBC-7Using the footswitches Connecting an optional expression pedalCharging the battery General remarks about 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 using the Jump function Editing soundsSelecting parameters Easy and Full modesProceed with Setting parameter values Selecting parameters via the menuSetting parameter values Parameter for editingButtons to change the value Function groupTuning parameters Master TuneTranspose ScaleFR-7/FR-5V-Accordion Editing sounds 1. Tuning parameters Scale AssignPress MENU÷WRITE again to jump to the following Treble Edit parameters IntroductionIng them Reed Type Hold down UP for a whileRegister plays Register into a different instruReed Volume RegisterTreble Octave Valve NoiseReverb Send, 2.9 Chorus Send Delay Send Bellows DetuneAftertouch Pitch Bass LinkOrchestra Link Orchestra Chord LinkOn the Main page, links are indicated as follows Treble Midi TX CHD-AcGuitar, CHD-AcPianoFBS-Flute, FBS-PercOrgan FBS-AcGuitar, FBS-AcPianoBass Edit parameters ThemButton Noise Knob to select the desired reedOptions are 16’, 8’, 8’-4’, 4’, 2’ Ume balance for the active reeds see the RegisterReverb Send, 3.8 Chorus Send Delay Send Reed GrowlBass Midi TX, 3.11 Chord Midi TX Std~40Free Bass Edit parameters Important notesSaving them Options are ALL both reeds simultaneously, 16’, 8’ Reverb Send, 4.8 Chorus Send Delay Send Free Bass Midi TXORC Bass Edit parameters Lowest NoteWithout saving them Orc Bass Volume Reverb Send, 5.5 Chorus Send Delay SendOrc Bass Midi TX Orchestra Volume ORCH. Edit parametersOrchestra Octave Reverb Send, 6.5 Chorus Send Delay Send Orchestra Midi TXRecognition Messages or only one of themOrc Chord Volume ORC CHD Edit parametersReverb Send, 7.3 Chorus Send Delay Send Orc Chord Midi TXOrc FreeBs Volume Reverb Send, 8.3 Chorus Send Delay SendORC FBS Edit parameters Orc FreeBs Midi TX SET Common parameters Reverb Macro TypeAbout the effects parameters If necessary, select another Set by turningReverb Parameters Chorus Macro TypeAvailable options are Chorus Parameters Chorus knobDelay Macro Type Delay ParametersSystem parameters NameMaster Bar Recall IconLCD Contrast Pedal ControllerFR-7/FR-5V-Accordion Editing sounds 10. System parameters Less strength the X stands for extra. StandardBass & Chord Mode Bass & Chord ModeFree Bass Mode Stereo WidthAuto Power OFF Free Bass ModeStartup Startup NameOrchestra Touch Orch. Bs&Ch TouchBattery Status Utility parametersTreble Release T Copy ALL EffectsCopy Reverb, 11.4 Copy Chorus Copy Delay Effects settings, these three parameCopy SET Bulk Dump ALL, 11.8 Bulk Dump SETRestore SET Treble Reg. on current SetEdit simultaneously Select this parameter 11.11 Bass Reg. onCurrent Set 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 MidiWorking with a sequencer and other tone generators FR-7/FR-5’s sections use the following Midi chan- nelsMidi data always go from OUT to Sending program changesGlobal Midi parameters Final note regarding sequencersPress register 1 to select the following Channel you want to setFreeBs, Basic Ch, and Control Ch 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 Procedure for setting these parameters Midi parameters for the various sections/partsImportant remarks SectionsOctave CC00, CC32, PCVolume PanpotReverb ChorusArchiving your settings via Midi Bulk Dump Archiving your settings with a sequencerSwitch off the sequencer’s Midi Echo or Soft Thru function 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 Specifications Supplied accessoriesBattery for FR-5, spare part for FR-7 Pedal Board Soft Bag Parameter list 100 Miscellaneous functions Parameter list101 Orchestra Edit102 Utility103 Factory SetsDemo Songs 104 Rêve d’amour by L. Bruti Luigi BrutiMidi implementation 105106 Midi implementation Bulk Dump107 Midi Implementation Chart 108Information 109Index 110Numerics 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.

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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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