Roland FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Owner's Manual

This manual introduces the usage of r® FR-7 /FR-5.


Roland FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion Owner's Manual - cover page
Brand
Roland
Category
Musical instruments
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
118
File format
PDF
File size
4.7 MB
Published
10 August, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
Models
FR-7, FR-5
MD5 checksum
C88DC69487798C8E9CE61B938D23B4AA

About this manual

The Roland FR-7b/FR-5b V-Accordion is a sophisticated electronic instrument based on Roland's Physical Behavior Modeling (PBM) technology. It emulates the sounds and behavior of traditional acoustic accordions, including various types such as Italian jazz, German folk, and French musette. The instrument features 40 memories with 14 treble registers, 7 bass & chord registers, and 7 free bass registers, allowing users to switch sounds without changing their playing technique.

What's inside

  • Important notes
  • Panel descriptions
  • Setting up
  • About the FBC-7
  • Editing sounds
  • MIDI functions
  • Miscellaneous functions
  • Specifications
  • Troubleshooting
  • MIDI Implementation Chart

Specifications

Sound Generation TechnologyPhysical Behavior Modeling (PBM)
Number of Memories40 memories called Sets
Treble Registers14 registers
Bass & Chord Registers7 registers
Free Bass Registers7 registers
Orchestral Sounds22 sounds
Orchestral Bass Sounds7 sounds
Battery TypeNi-Mh
Battery LifeApproximately 8 hours

Frequently asked questions

What is the battery life of the FR-7b?

The rechargeable Ni-Mh battery should last approximately 8 hours.

Does the FR-5b have an internal amplifier?

No, the FR-5b has no internal amplification.

What sound generation technology is used?

The instrument uses Roland's Physical Behavior Modeling (PBM) technology.

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