. . . . . . . .56 Installing and removing batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 10.Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 11.Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 12.Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Factory Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Demo Songs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 MIDI implementation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 MIDI Implementation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 13.Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 14.Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 5 FR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-Accordion Features | Features 1. Features Stand-alone electronic instrument Though the FR-3 is a fully electronic instrument, you do not need to connect the FR-3s/FR-3sb to an amplifier in order to produce sounds. Its onboard amplification system is powerful enough for small venues, restaurants, etc. (The FR-3/FR-3b has no internal amplification.) Sophisticated MIDI control The FR-3 is the most versatile and “musical” MIDI controller to date, going far beyond the control possibilities of a MIDI keyboard with optional performance functions or of MIDIfied wind instruments. PBM (Physical Behavior Modeling) The FR-3 V-Accordion is based on Roland’s sound generation technology called “PBM” (Physical Behavior Modeling) whose sonic result is very close to the sound of traditional accordions. Super realistic accordion simulations The FR-3 provides 10 memories called “Sets”, with 10 treble registers, 7 bass & chord registers, and 7 Free Bass registers. All sounds it produces were obtained by sampling popular traditional acoustic accordions. Different tuning systems are also available. This V-Accordion allows you to switch from an Italian jazz accordion to German folk, French musette or a historic bandoneon sound – without changing your technique. Orchestral sounds 10 orchestral sounds can be used in combination with traditional accordion sounds – complete with full bellows articulation, and unique keyboard modes (Solo, Dual, High and Low). Orchestral bass and chord sounds The FR-3 also provides 7 orchestral bass and chord sounds for the Bass and Chord sections as well as the Free Bass section. The digital advantage The V-Accordion includes all functions and sounds of a traditional accordion, thus conveying a truly natural feel and sound. Yet it also provides the advantages only an electronic musical instrument can give you: •reduced overall weight; • possibility to choose among a wide variety of sounds; •tuning stability over time and wear resistance of all mechanical parts; • you can sound in a different key than the one you are playing in (transpose function); • you can play with headphones, i.e. without disturbing your neighbors or family. Superb performance flexibility The V-Accordion allows you to control external MIDI- compatible instruments. The Treble keyboard and chord/bass buttons are velocity-sensitive, while the bellows controller provides more articulation possibilities than any other MIDI keyboard, MIDI wind instrument, etc., you may know. In High or Low mode (see p. 25), you can control up to 4 parts simultaneously (two sounds in the right hand/ two sounds in the left). Useful accessory The FR-3 has a compartment for optional AA-type batteries. Consider purchasing such batteries (you will need 10) when performing on stage, or to use the FR-3s/FR-3sb as a stand-alone instrument (taking advantage of its internal speakers). r •All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Using the unit safely V-Accordion r Using the unit safely V-Accordion r Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly. Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly. * Material damage refers to damage or other adverse effects ca...