r Owner's Manual
The Roland FR-3 series is a versatile electronic instrument based on Physical Behavior Modeling (PBM) technology, designed to emulate traditional acoustic accordions. The series includes keyboard versions (FR-3s, FR-3) and button versions (FR-3sb, FR-3b), offering 10 memory sets with various treble, bass, and chord registers. Users can switch between different accordion styles, such as Italian jazz or German folk, without changing their playing technique. The instrument also features 10 orchestral sounds and the ability to control external MIDI-compatible devices.
| Sound Generation Technology | Physical Behavior Modeling (PBM) |
|---|---|
| Number of Memories | 10 memories called Sets |
| Treble Registers | 10 treble registers |
| Bass and Chord Registers | 7 bass & chord registers |
| Free Bass Registers | 7 Free Bass registers |
| Orchestral Sounds | 10 orchestral sounds |
| Orchestral Bass and Chord Sounds | 7 orchestral bass and chord sounds |
| Battery Type | AA-type batteries |
| Number of Batteries Required | 10 |
This manual applies to the FR-3s, FR-3, FR-3sb, and FR-3b models.
Yes, the instrument includes a transpose function to sound in a different key.
The instrument uses Roland's Physical Behavior Modeling (PBM) technology.