This manual describes the usage of FR-7/FR-5
The Roland FR-7/FR-5 V-Accordion is a sophisticated electronic instrument designed to emulate the sounds and behavior of various traditional bellows instruments, including accordions, concertinas, and bandoneons. It utilizes Roland's Physical Behavior Modeling (PBM) technology to provide realistic accordion simulations across 40 memories with 14 treble registers, 7 bass registers, and 7 free bass registers. The instrument features a piano-style treble keyboard that transmits after-touch messages and allows for versatile MIDI control.
| Treble Registers | 14 |
|---|---|
| Bass & Chord Registers | 7 |
| Free Bass Registers | 7 |
| Memories (Sets) | 40 |
| Orchestral Sounds | 22 |
| Orchestra Bass Sounds | 7 |
| Battery Type | Ni-Mh |
| Battery Life | 8 hours |
The instrument is based on Roland's latest sound generation technology called "PBM" (Physical Behavior Modeling).
No, the FR-7 has an onboard amplification system powerful enough for small venues, though the FR-5 has no internal amplification.
Yes, the FR-7 comes with a rechargeable Ni-Mh battery that can last approximately 8 hours.