Roland FR-7 Button Noise, Knob to select the desired reed, Options are 16’, 8’, 8’-4’, 4’, 2’

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Editing sounds 3. BASS EDIT parameters

(10)Press the [MENU÷WRITE] button to save your changes. The display briefly shows a confirmation:

(11)Press the [EXIT÷JUMP] button to return to the Main

page.

Note: See pages 38 and 40 for how to select and adjust the parameters below.

3.1 Reed Type

This parameter allows you to transform the selected register into a different instrument, and assign different sounds to each reed the register plays. See

“2.1 Reed Type” on p. 44 for a discussion of the possibil- ities and the aspects you need to pay attention to. Bear in mind, however, that the parameter on this page applies to the selected Bass register.

•If necessary, press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select the “FOOT” parameter, then rotate the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select the reed you wish to assign another sound to.

The options are: ALL, 16’, 8’, 8’-4’, 4’, 2’

•Press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select the “TYPE” parameter, then rotate the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select a type (“instrument”).

The TYPE options are: Bandoneon, I-Folk, I-Folk2, Classic, Cajun, Jazz, F-Folk, D-Folk, Organetto, F-Folk2, Classic2, Studio, Tradition, Steierische, Trikitixa

To save time while changing the TYPE of one or sev- eral reeds, you could proceed as follows: suppose all reeds are currently set to the wrong TYPE and you want to use 16’, 8’ and 4’ as “Bandoneon”. In that case, set FOOT to “ALL” and TYPE to “Bandoneon”. Next, use STATUS on the “Register” page to switch off the reeds you do not need.

3.2 Register

The parameters on this page are

 

used in combination with the

 

parameters above. Here, you

 

decide which reeds should be

 

audible and how they should be

 

 

 

 

played. It is therefore on this page that you specify

 

whether the sounds you selected above will be used.

r

• If necessary, press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select

the “FOOT” parameter, then rotate the [DATA÷ENTER]

 

 

knob to select the desired reed.

 

The options are: 16’, 8’, 8’-4’, 4’, 2’

 

• Press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select the “STATUS”

 

parameter, then rotate the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to

 

specify whether the selected reed should sound and

 

whether you can or cannot use it to play chords.

The STATUS options are: Off, Bass, Chord, Bass&Chord. The available options depend on the selected footage, however:

 

16

8

8-4

4

2

Off

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chord

no

no

yes

yes

yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bass

yes

yes

no

no

no

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bass&Chord

no

no

yes

yes

yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: You cannot assign “Bass&Chord” to “8-4”, or “Chord” to “2”. All reeds (16 & 8 for the bass, 8-4, 4 & 2 for the chords) must use the same assignment. If you select “Bass&Chord” for “4” and then set “2” to “Chord”, “4” automatically switches to “Chord” (the last selection you make is adopted by all reeds of the same “yes” group). You can, however, select “Off” for each reed individually.

Note: Whenever you select “ALL” and set a different reed type, the “3.4 Button Noise” and “3.5 Reed Growl” settings are auto- matically adapted to the reed type you select here. You may have to change those settings afterwards if you wish to use different noise type.

3.3 Reed Volume

(Off, –40~“Std”~40, Default set- ting: Std) This is the last param- eter that can be set for each reed individually. It allows you to create the desired “mix” (vol-

ume balance) for the active reeds (see the “Register” page).

This is a relative parameter, which means that its value is added to or subtracted from the standard value (“Std”). As a rule, it would be wise to decide which reed is most important and set its Volume parameter to “Std”. Then reduce or increase the volume of the “ancil- lary” reeds to create the desired balance.

•Press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select the “FOOT” parameter, then rotate the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select the reed whose volume you want to set.

The options are: ALL (all reeds simultaneously), 16’, 8’, 8’-4’, 4’, 2’

•Press the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to select the “LEVEL” parameter, then rotate the [DATA÷ENTER] knob to set

the volume.

Note: The overall volume of the Bass section (all registers) can be changed using the [BALANCE] knob.

3.4 Button Noise

The bass section of almost all accordion instruments can be played via buttons. Such but- tons produce a typical noise when pressed. On this page, you

can specify the instrument whose button noises should be used when you select this register while playing. (Note that other Bass registers can be assigned differ- ent noises.)

There is only one TYPE for the entire register (i.e. all 5 reeds). The options are: Bandoneon, I-Folk, I-Folk2, Clas- sic, Cajun, Jazz, F-Folk, D-Folk, Organetto, F-Folk2, Classic2, Studio, Tradition, Steierische, Trikitixa.

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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 songsSections of your FR-7/FR-5 FR-7/FR-5V-Accordion Setting up First stepsFirst steps 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 soundDisplay now briefly responds with Playing in Free Bass modeSimultaneously press the three registers labeled Free Bass 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 illustrationReturn to the Main page by pressing EXIT÷JUMP Setting the volume of the Treble orchestral soundAgain play a few notes and listen to the result 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 pedalUse BP-24-45 batteries, part no. K2568101 Charging the batteryGeneral remarks about the battery 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 ScalePress MENU÷WRITE again to jump to the following FR-7/FR-5V-Accordion Editing sounds 1. Tuning parametersScale Assign Ing them Treble Edit parametersIntroduction 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 LinkOn the Main page, links are indicated as follows Orchestra LinkOrchestra Chord Link 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~40Saving them Free Bass Edit parametersImportant notes Options are ALL both reeds simultaneously, 16’, 8’ Reverb Send, 4.8 Chorus Send Delay Send Free Bass Midi TXWithout saving them ORC Bass Edit parametersLowest Note Orc Bass Midi TX Orc Bass VolumeReverb Send, 5.5 Chorus Send Delay Send Orchestra Octave Orchestra VolumeORCH. Edit parameters 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 TXORC FBS Edit parameters Orc FreeBs VolumeReverb Send, 8.3 Chorus Send Delay Send Orc FreeBs Midi TX About the effects parameters SET Common parametersReverb Macro Type If necessary, select another Set by turningAvailable options are Reverb ParametersChorus Macro Type 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 Battery for FR-5, spare part for FR-7 Pedal Board Soft Bag SpecificationsSupplied accessories Parameter list 100 Miscellaneous functions Parameter list101 Orchestra Edit102 UtilityDemo Songs 103Factory Sets 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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