Roland FR-SB C00 C32

Editing settings | PARAM LIST parameters

FR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-Accordion

You probably noticed that each entry represents a

group of 128 possibilities. By selecting an entry, you

tell the FR-3: “Whenever I select a memory number

between 257 and 384 on the ‘SPC’ page, please con-

vert that to a program change number 1~128, and

add the two CC values I’m about to specify.”

Note: This function can also be used to select the Patches on

an SRX-series expansion board which you installed in a G-70,

for example.

(4) Press the [6÷®] register to select “C00” and use [1÷–]

or [2÷+] to select a value (0~127).

“0” corresponds to the first bank (called the “Capital

bank” on GM2/GS-compatible instruments).

Be sure to select this number based on

the information given in the owner’s

manual of the instrument you wish to

control. Be sure to also specify the correct CC32

number.

(5) Press the [6÷®] register to select “C32” and use [1÷–]

or [2÷+] to select a value (0~127).

Again, the value to enter here depends

on the information you find in the

manual of the instrument you want to

control. Some manufacturers don’t use CC32 mes-

sages for sound selection, others use them to define

modes, and still others rely on them as complemen-

tary bank information.

(6) Press register [5÷√] to select “bPC” again, then use

group, and repeat steps (4) and (5).

(7) See “Saving your changes” on p. 27 if you want to

keep your changes.

To use them only temporarily, press the [SET] register

to leave “MIDI LIST” mode.

(8) Now use the “SPC” page to test your assignments.

See step (1) and following on p. 53.

Archiving your settings via MIDI (Bulk Dump)

MIDI can also be used for transmitting parameter set-

tings from the FR-3 to an external MIDI device and

back.

■Archiving your settings with a sequencer

The “dMP” parameter allows you to transmit the con-

tents of the global area (which contains the PARAM

LIST and MIDI LIST settings), the Musette Detune

assignments and the User Programs to a second FR-3s/

FR-3sb or FR-3/FR-3b, an external sequencer, computer

or data filer. Sending these data to other instruments (a

digital piano, synthesizer, etc.) does nothing at all.

That’s because the setting data are special MIDI mes-

sages only one model (or model family) understands.

They are called “system exclusive messages” – or “SysEx”

for short. By transmitting them to a second FR-3, how-

ever, you can “copy” the settings of your V-Accordion

to that of a friend, colleague or student.

A sequencer or data filer does not know what the mes-

sages mean and so does not use them in any way. It

merely records them. Afterwards, you only need to start

playback on your sequencer or data filer to transmit the

settings back to the FR-3.

(1) Connect the FR-3’s MIDI OUT/IN socket to the

sequencer’s/computer’s MIDI IN socket.

See page 47 for a connection diagram.

Note: Your computer needs to be equipped with (or connected

to) an appropriate MIDI interface.

(2) Set the “MId” parameter (page 50) to “Out”.

(3) If you are working with a computer, launch the

sequencer program.

(4) Create or select an empty song.

(5) Create (or select) an empty track.

The track’s MIDI channel is of no importance here.

You need to ensure, however, that the sequencer/

program accepts SysEx data. If necessary, switch off

the MIDI filter in question (see the manual of your

sequencer or software).

(6) Activate the record-ready mode of the track you

selected/created.

Note: It would be wise not to change the tempo on your

sequencer/in the software. By default, most sequencers/pro-

grams use the tempo value q= 120. Leave it that way (or else

do whatever is necessary to ensure that the new tempo value

is stored along with the data).

(7) Press and hold the [SET] register until the display

shows a parameter name, then release it.

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