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Owner’s Manual
 WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to rain or moisture.

For EU Countries

This product complies with the requirements of European Directive EMC 2004/108/EC.

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.

For Canada

NOTICE
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

AVIS

For the U.K.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

This product must be disposed of separately at

your local waste recycling centre.
Do not dispose of in household waste bin.

The technology used in the FR-1 is covered by U.S. Patent No. 6.946.594.
Copyright ©2008 ROLAND EUROPE. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Roland Europe S.p.a.
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Owner’s Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Roland FR-1 V-Accordion. The FR-1 is an amazingly versatile electronic instru-
ment that can emulate the sounds of a vast array of accordions. The major advantage of the FR-1 is that it
allows you to change sounds without changing instruments. Apart from the financial benefit (the FR-1 costs
only a fraction of all emulated originals), this also means that you can use your familiar playing style and
techniques while covering a host of different musical genres.

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Before using the FR-1, carefully read the sections entitled “Using the unit safely” on p. 5 and “Important notes” on p. 6.
These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel
assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new FR-1, the (printed) Quick Start docu-
ment and Owner’s Manual should be read in their entirety. Those documents should be saved and kept on hand for
future reference.

This manual applies to two instruments:

FR-1 (the keyboard version) FR-1 (the button version)
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Features

1. Features
PBM (Physical Behavior Modeling) • tuning stability over time and wear resistance of all
The FR-1 V-Accordion is based on Roland’s sound generation mechanical parts;
technology called “PBM” (Physical Behavior Modeling) whose • you can sound in a different key than the one you are
sonic result is very close to the sound of traditional accordi- playing in (transpose function);
ons. • you can play with headphones, i.e. without disturbing your
neighbors or family.
Super realistic accordion simulations
The FR-1 contains sounds that were obtained by sampling Superb performance flexibility
popular traditional acoustic accordions. Different tuning sys- The V-Accordion allows you to control external MIDI-com-
tems are also available. patible instruments. The Treble keyboard and chord/bass but-
tons are velocity-sensitive, while the bellows controller pro-
Orchestral sounds vides more articulation possibilities than any other MIDI key-
4 orchestral and 4 organ sounds are available for use instead board, MIDI wind instrument, etc., you may know.
of the traditional accordion sounds. The FR-1 also provides 3
orchestral bass and chord sounds for the Bass and Chord sec- Useful accessory
tions. The FR-1 has a compartment for optional rechargeable
Ni-MH (AA-type) batteries. Consider purchasing such batter-
The digital advantage ies (you will need 8) when performing on stage.
The V-Accordion includes all functions and sounds of a tradi-
tional accordion, thus conveying a truly natural feel and
sound. Yet it also provides the advantages only an electronic
musical instrument can give you:
• All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or
• reduced overall weight; registered trademarks of their respective owners.
• possibility to choose among a wide variety of sounds;

Contents

1. Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 7. MIDI parameters (FUNCTION group) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

2. Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 MIDI parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3. Panel descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 8. Saving your settings (User Program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Treble control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 9. Treble Mode (only on the model with button-type
Bass control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 keyboard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Connection panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
10. Restoring the factory defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Personalizing your FR-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
11. Using optional batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4. Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 12. Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Attaching the straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 13. Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Securing the adapter, MIDI and/or audio cables. . . . . . . . . 12 Demo Songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Switching the power on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 MIDI Program change messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Listening to the demo songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 MIDI Implementation Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Touring the FR-1’s sections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Using the orchestral/organ sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5. Other practical functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Switching off sections you don’t need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Using the metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Pitch change functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Song function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
DRUMS function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6. Editing FUNCTION settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Selecting the desired function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Using the unit safely

Using the unit safely

Used for instructions intended to alert The symbol alerts the user to important instructions
the user to the risk of death or severe or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is
injury should the unit be used determined by the design contained within the

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improperly. triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for
general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.
Used for instructions intended to alert
the user to the risk of injury or material The symbol alerts the user to items that must never
be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that
damage should the unit be used
must not be done is indicated by the design contained
improperly. within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it
* Material damage refers to damage or means that the unit must never be disassembled.
other adverse effects caused with The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be
respect to the home and all its carried out. The specific thing that must be done is
furnishings, as well to domestic indicated by the design contained within the circle. In
animals or pets. the case of the symbol at left, it means that the power-
cord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

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• Before using this instrument, read the instructions below and the • Do not allow any objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins); or
Owner’s Manual. liquids of any kind (water, soft drinks, etc.) to penetrate the FR-1.

• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.
• Immediately turn the power off, remove the adaptor from the
• Do not attempt to repair the FR-1 or replace parts within it outlet and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland
(except when this manual provides specific instructions directing Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on
you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest the “Information” page when:
Roland Service Center or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on • The AC adaptor’s cord or plug has been damaged; or
the “Information” page. • Objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled onto the FR-1; or
• Never use or store the FR-1 in places that are: • The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become wet); or
• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight in an • The FR-1 does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked
enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generat- change in performance.

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ing equipment); or are
• In households with small children, an adult should provide super-
• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are vision until the child is capable of following all rules essential for
• Humid; or are the safe operation of the FR-1.
• Exposed to rain; or are • Protect the FR-1 from strong impact.
• Dusty; or are (Do not drop it!)
• Subject to high levels of vibration.
• Make sure you always have the FR-1 placed so it is level and sure • Do not force the adaptor to share an outlet with an unreasonable
to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or number of other devices. Be especially careful when using exten-
on inclined surfaces. When not in use, do not place the FR-1 ver- sion cords—the total power used by all devices you have con-
tically due to instability. If placed in the vertical position on the nected to the extension cord’s outlet must never exceed the power rating
floor/stage, ensure that it leans against a stable vertical surface e.g. a wall (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the
or a heavy musical instrument. insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.
• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, • Before using the FR-1 in a foreign country, consult with your

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make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center or an authorized
voltage specified on the AC adaptor's body. Other AC adaptors Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different volt- • Batteries must never be heated, taken apart, or thrown into fire
age, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock. or water.
• Use only the attached power-supply cord. Also, the supplied
power cord must not be used with any other device.

• Do not excessively twist or bend the adaptor cord, nor place • DO NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional audio CD player.
heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing The resulting sound may be of a level that could cause perma-
severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and nent hearing loss. Damage to speakers or other system compo-
shock hazards! nents may result.
• This instrument, either alone or in combination with an amplifier • Never expose rechargeable Ni-MH batteries to excessive heat,
and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate
for a long period of time at a high volume level or at a level that is
uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears,
you should immediately stop using the FR-1 and consult an audiologist. • The FR-1 and the adaptor should be located so that their location
or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.

• Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plug-
ging into or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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Features

• At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean • If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause dam-
it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations age or injury. In the interest of safety, please read and observe
away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the the following precautions.
power outlet whenever the FR-1 is to remain unused for an extended • Carefully follow the installation instructions for batteries, and
period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and make sure you observe the correct polarity.
the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire. • Avoid using new batteries together with used ones. In addi-
• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, tion, avoid mixing different types of batteries.
all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach • Remove the batteries whenever the unit is to remain unused for an
of children. extended period of time.
• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the FR-1. • If a battery has leaked, use a soft piece of cloth or paper towel to wipe
all remnants of the discharge from the battery compartment. Then
• Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands when install new batteries. To avoid inflammation of the skin, make sure that
plugging into or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. none of the battery discharge gets onto your hands or skin. Exercise
• Before moving the FR-1, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords the utmost caution so that none of the discharge gets near your eyes.
coming from external devices. Immediately rinse the affected area with running water if any of the
• Before cleaning the FR-1, turn off the power and unplug the discharge has entered the eyes.
adaptor from the outlet. • Never keep batteries together with metallic objects such as ballpoint
pens, necklaces, hairpins, etc.
• Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, • Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance with whatever
disconnect the adaptor from the outlet. regulations for their safe disposal that may be observed in the
region in which you live.
• Keep any screws, reference caps, the hexagonal wrench and
other small parts you may remove in a safe place out of chil-
dren’s reach, so there is no chance of them being swallowed
accidentally.

2. Important notes
Power supply • Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard or buttons. This
can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys or buttons ceasing to pro-
• Do not connect the FR-1 to same electrical outlet that is being used by an
duce sound.
electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigera-
tor, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that con- • Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you
tains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface. You can
used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may pro- place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from
duce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, happening. If you do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or
connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical move accidentally.
outlet.
• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecu- Maintenance
tive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern. • For everyday cleaning wipe the FR-1 with a soft, dry cloth or one that has
• The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s power consump- been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth
tion is relatively high. Should you prefer to use batteries, please use the impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to
rechargeable Ni-MH type. wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
• When installing or replacing batteries, always turn off the power on this • Never use benzine, thinners, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the
unit and disconnect any other devices you may have connected. This way, possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
you can prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices.
• Before connecting the FR-1 to other devices, turn off the power to all
Additional precautions
units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or • Please be aware that the memory contents can be irretrievably lost as a
other devices. result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit. To protect
yourself against the risk of loosing important data, we recommend that
Placement you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in
the unit’s memory (see p. 26).
• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use
this device in the vicinity of such receivers. • Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be lost
when the unit is sent for repairs. Important data should always be backed
• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell
up (see p. 26), or written down on paper (when possible). During repairs,
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phones, are operated in the vicinity of the FR-1. Such noise could occur
due care is taken to avoid the loss of data. However, in certain cases (such
when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you expe-
as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that
rience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they
it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability
are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them off.
concerning such loss of data.
• Do not expose the FR-1 to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radi-
• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that
ate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to
was stored in the FR-1 memory once it has been lost. Roland Corporation
temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.
assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
• When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/
• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the FR-1’s buttons, sliders,
or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form
or other controls; and when using its jacks and connectors. Rough han-
inside the FR-1. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use
dling can lead to malfunctions.
the FR-1 in this condition. Therefore, before using the FR-1, you must
allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely • When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector
evaporated. itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or
damage to the cable’s internal elements.
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Precautions for optional batteries

• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the FR-1’s volume at rea- • If a battery leaks fluid, changes color or shape or changes in any other
sonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to way, do not use it, otherwise it may cause heat generation, bursting or
be concerned about those around you (especially when it is late at night). fire.
• When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including
padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use Battery handling
equivalent packaging materials. • Incorrect handling of batteries, rechargeable batteries, or a battery
• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of charger can cause leakage, overheating, fire, or explosion. Before use, you
the supplied CD-ROM. Damaged or dirty CD-ROM discs may not be read must read and strictly observe all of the precautions that accompany the

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properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner. batteries, rechargeable batteries, or battery charger. When using
• To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, rechargeable batteries and a charger, use only the combination of
always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices rechargeable batteries and charger specified by the battery manufacturer.
before making any connections.
• To prevent an inadvertent disruption of power to your unit (should the
Strap holder precaution
plug be pulled out accidentally), and to avoid applying undue stress to • Never unscrew the strap holder rings to avoid damaging the FR-1’s plas-
the AC adaptor jack, anchor the power cord using the cable strip, as tic housing, which eventually compromises overall stability and safety.
shown in the illustration.

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Precautions for optional batteries
• The temperature range for use of the batteries depends on the battery
type being used. Please see the documentation that came with the bat-
teries.
• Do not use or store batteries at high temperature, such as in strong direct
sunlight, in cars during hot weather or directly in front of heaters. This
may cause battery fluid leakage, impaired performance and shorten the

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batteries’ service life.
• Do not splash fresh or saltwater on a battery or allow the terminals to
become damp. This may cause heat generation and formation of rust on
the battery and its terminals.
• If newly purchased batteries exhibit rust, generate heat or seem abnormal
in any other way, do not use them. Take them back to your dealer.
• Keep the batteries out of reach of babies or small children.
• Be sure to carefully instruct any person on the proper way of handling a
battery.
• Never dispose of the battery in a fire. Never heat it. Doing so may melt
the insulation, damage the gas release vents or protective devices, cause
combustion through chemical reaction with generated hydrogen, ejec-

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tion of battery fluid, bursting or fire.
• Do not use batteries with the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals
reversed, as this may drain the batteries or cause abnormal chemical
reactions.
• Do no strike or drop the batteries. Strong impact can cause leakage of
battery fluid, heat generation, bursting or fire.
• Never try to connect several batteries in parallel as this may cause leak-
age of battery fluid, heat generation, bursting or fire.
• Do not alter or remove protective mechanisms or other parts. Never dis-
assemble the batteries.
• If any fluid from a battery comes in contact with the eyes, flush the eyes
immediately, washing them thoroughly with clean water from a tap or
other source and consult a doctor. Strong alkaline fluid can damage the
eyes and lead to permanent loss of eyesight.
• If skin or clothing comes in contact with any fluid from the battery, wash
the area immediately with clean water from a tap. Battery fluid can cause
skin damage.
• When a battery is no longer usable, dispose of it in accordance with all
applicable local laws and regulations.

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Panel descriptions

3. Panel descriptions

Treble control panel

B C D E F G H I J
A VOLUME knob F Treble registers (1~8)
This knob allows you to set the V-Accordion’s overall vol- The Treble section provides the following 4 switches (“reg-
ume. Turn it all the way to the left (“POWER OFF”) to switch isters”) that allow you to select 8 different accordion foot-
the FR-1 off. Turn it towards the right to switch it on. ages.
B ORCH BASS button Treble registers
This button is used to switch the ORCHESTRAL BASS sec-
tion on and off. 1a Bassoon 3a Clarinet

C LEFT REGISTER button 1b Bandon 3b Musette

This button is used to assign the 3 Bass registers to the
BASS (light off) or CHORD section (light on). See page 16 2a Master 4a Piccolo
for details.
D ORCH CHORD button 2b Organ 4b Oboe
This button is used to switch the ORCHESTRAL CHORD sec-
tion on and off. Each register [1]~[4] allows you to select two registrations.
E FUNCTION/SET register When you select an accordion registration, the corre-
This register has three functions: after pressing [SET] (it sponding register lights green.
flashes in blue), you can use the Treble registers to select When you select Set 3+4, “F FOLK”, the footages change
one of the following Sets. The Sets have been programmed as follows. This is not printed on the front panel, so please
at the factory and cannot be changed. refer to the table below:
1 CLASSIC 1+2 I FOLK Treble registers (Set 7= 3+4)
2 JAZZ 2+3 D FOLK 1a Bassoon 3a Sw Valse
3 BANDONEON 3+4 F-FOLK
4 ALPINE 1b Jazzy 3b Mr Gus

By pressing and holding [FUNCTION÷SET], you gain access 2a Arnold 4a Av Musette

to “hidden” parameters and MIDI functions. Press it
together with register [1] or [2] to change octaves. Press it 2b 4 Voix 4b SOS Musette
together with register [3] to check the battery status (see
p. 31) Registers [1]~[4] can be used to select the following orches-
tral sounds (various musical instruments that are not
related to the accordion):
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Orchestral registers ([ORCHESTRA] lights)

1 Strings 3 Clarinet
2 Sax 4 Scat Voice

And finally, registers [1]~[4] allow you to select the follow-

ing organ sounds:
Organ registers ([ORCHESTRA] flashes)
1 Full 3 R&B
2 Jazz 4 Perc

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Bass control panel

Pressing the register of the selected sound again will The [METRONOME] button is used to switch the FR-1’s
change the speed of the Rotary effect (fast or slow). metronome on and off (see p. 17). In FUNCTION mode, this
G ORCHESTRA/ORGAN button button is used to increase the value of the selected param-
Press this button once (it lights) to be able to select an eter.
orchestral sound for the treble keyboard (or buttons). Press I DRUMS/DEFAULT button
it again (it flashes) if you want to play an organ sound with This button is used to switch the DRUMS function (see
your right hand. p. 19) on and off. While FUNCTION mode is active (see

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Press it yet again to return to the accordion sounds (the p. 21), this button allows you to recall the factory setting
button goes dark). for the selected parameter.
Note: The Treble section can be assigned one accordion sound, OR J SONG/DEMO button
one orchestral sound, OR one organ sound. Combinations (accordion This button allows you to switch to SONG mode where you
+ orchestral, for example) are not available. can practice your left- or right-hand playing using one of
H USER PROG/DEC and METRONOME/INC buttons the 4 internal songs (the FR-1 plays the part of the other
The [USER¥PROG] button allows you to activate/switch off hand). See page 18.
the FR-1’s memory function (see p. 27). In FUNCTION Press and hold this button to listen to the FR-1’s 8 demo
mode, this button is used to decrease the value of the songs.
selected parameter.

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Bass control panel
K

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K Bass registers The FR-1 allows you to play:
These registers allow you to select the desired bass (and • accordion chord and bass sounds (like on an acoustic
chord) mix. They include the following accordion footages: accordion);
Bass registers • accordion bass lines with orchestral chords (but no accor-
dion chords);
1 8’/4’/2’
• accordion chord parts with orchestral bass notes (but no
accordion bass notes).
2 16’/8’/8-4’/4’/2’
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3 16’/2’ That explains why the bass registers’ assignments some-
times depend on the status of the [LEFT¥REGISTER] button.
Note: Each register is assigned to only one registration or sound See p. 16 for details.
(unlike the treble registers, which allow you to select from two The bass registers are also used to select orchestral sounds
sounds). for the Bass or Chord section.

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Panel descriptions

Connection panel

M
L N
O

L DC IN socket O PHONES socket

This is where you can connect the supplied power This is where you can connect the supplied earphones
adaptor (PSB-1U). Note that you can also purchase 8 or optional stereo headphones (Roland RH-A30,
optional batteries and use the FR-1 without the RH-200s or RH-300). Doing so does not mute the
adaptor. OUTPUT sockets.
M MIDI OUT/IN socket Note: When using the supplied earphones, do not set the vol-
This socket can be used to receive or transmit MIDI ume too high (i.e. past “12 o’clock”) to avoid distortion.
data. Its function depends on the setting of the “MIDI
OUT/IN” parameter (see p. 26). Important remark
Note: After selecting the “MIDI IN” setting, you will hear noth- After connecting any cable to the FR-1, be sure to never
ing when you play on the FR-1’s keyboards: it will only respond place it on the side when not using it.
to MIDI messages received from an external device.
• Always stand the V-Accordion on its rubber feet (and in
N OUTPUT L/MONO (TREBLE) & R/MONO (BASS) sockets the corresponding direction) to avoid damaging the
These sockets can be connected to an amplifier, a plugs.
mixing console or a wireless system. If you use both • Always handle and move the FR-1 with care and pay
connectors, the FR-1’s output is stereo. In that case special attention to the cable slack to avoid damaging
the signal of the Treble section is transmitted mainly or bending the cables.
to the L/MONO socket, while the R/MONO socket
• If you place the FR-1 on your lap, ensure that the audio
transmits mainly the bass (and chord) signal. If you
and adaptor cables run between your legs (not side-
only use one jack (connected to the “L” or “R” socket),
ways) to avoid damaging or bending the cables.
the FR-1’s output is mono.

Personalizing your FR-1

The artwork you see behind the treble registers (above the Roland logo) can be replaced either with one of the six sheets
supplied with the FR-1 or with a graphic you create yourself. To do so, proceed as follows:
(1) Use the supplied hexagonal wrench to loosen the (2) After loosening both screws, you can open the
two screws holding the “traforo” cover: traforo cover:

Note: Be careful not to scratch the housing of your FR-1.

There is one screw on either side. (3) Remove the sheet from underneath the traforo
cover and insert another one.
While creating your own sheet, pay attention to the
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following:
• You can use your color printer and a graphic program
to create your own artwork.
• Be sure to use paper or rather thin media—cardboard
is usually too thick.
• For a professional look, be sure to prepare a sheet
with the following dimensions: 297mm (L) x 89mm
(H).
Be careful not to turn the screws too far—they (4) Secure the traforo cover by tightening the two
should remain in the traforo cover. screws using the supplied hexagonal wrench.

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Setting up

4. Setting up
Connections
The FR-1 has a compartment for 8 optional rechargeable Ni-MH (AA-type) batteries. Consider purchasing such batteries when per-

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forming on stage.

Using the OUTPUT sockets

The FR-1 needs to be connected to an
amplification system. If you are using
optional batteries and need to connect the
FR-1 to a PA system or mixer, we recom-
mend using a wireless system to avoid hav-
ing to use excessively long signal cables.
You can also use the supplied earphones or
a pair of optional headphones (Roland
RH-30A, RH-200, RH-200S or RH-300).

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Note: To prevent malfunction and/or damage to
speakers or other devices, always turn down the
volume, and turn off the power on all devices before
making any connections. OUTPUT INPUT
Note: When using the supplied earphones, do not L/MONO + R/MONO L+R
set the volume too high (i.e. past “12 o’clock”) to
avoid distortion. To a wall outlet
Use either a long signal cable (10m or more) or an optional wireless system (recommended).

Attaching the straps

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Proceed as follows to attach the straps to your FR-1:
(1) Unpack the straps. (5) Close the security clip to ensure that the strap cannot
(2) Put the FR-1 on a stable surface. come loose.
The connection panel must face down.
(3) Slide the upper end of one strap through the holder ring
(see the illustration).
The upper end is the part with the Velcro portions and the
clip.

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(6) Repeat steps (3)~(5) for the other strap.

The upper strap ends should look as follows:

(4) Fasten the strap’s upper part to the Velcro layer below it.

(7) Turn the FR-1 around (with the connection panel on the
left side, see below).

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Setting up

(8) Slide the lower end of one strap through the Strap holder precaution
holder ring as shown. Never unscrew the strap holder rings to avoid damag-
ing the FR-1’s plastic housing, which eventually com-
promises overall stability and safety.

Bass strap precaution

Never hold your V-Accordion by its bass strap when
carrying it. Otherwise, the bottom of the “cassa bassi”
enclosure or the strap may get damaged.

Securing the adapter, MIDI and/or

audio cables
(9) Slide the strap end through the upper eyelet of its Proceed as follows to ensure that the adapter cable, a
plastic buckle (see the illustration). MIDI cable or the audio cables doesn’t/don’t come
loose while you are playing.

Your FR-1 comes with an adapter and an attachment

strip that allows you to secure the adapter cable and
optional MIDI as well as audio cables to the right strap.
(1) Prepare the adapter cable and the attachment
strip as follows:

(10) Turn the strap end around and insert it into the
lower eyelet, then pull it tight.

Be sure to attach the strip before the ferrite core on

the adapter cable. If you like, you can also add the
MIDI cable and audio cables to this assembly.
(2) Secure the attachment strip as shown in the illus-
tration, making sure that the ferrite core cannot
(11) Slide the plastic clip over the loose and long lower slide out of the loop.
strap ends to secure the strap.
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Note: You may want to adjust the length first to suit your
preference.
(12) Repeat steps (8)~(11) for the other lower strap
end.

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Switching the power on and off

(3) Hold the adapter cable close to the right strap and wind (3) Turn down the output volume of the receiving audio
the attachment strip around it as shown. device.
You can also simply switch it off.
(4) Connect the FR-1’s OUTPUT sockets to the external
audio device using one or two 1/4” guitar cables. (One 1/
4” cable is supplied with the FR-1.)
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which case you do not need to establish an audio connection.
(5) Turn the FR-1’s [VOLUME] knob A from the “POWER
OFF” position towards the right.
(6) Switch on the receiving audio device.
(7) Start playing.
Note: This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval
(a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will oper-
The strip is fitted with a Velcro layer that holds it in place. ate normally.

(4) Keep winding the attachment strip around the strap

until your assembly looks as follows: —To switch off your system—
(8) Turn down the output volume of the receiving audio

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device or switch it off.
(9) Turn the FR-1’s [VOLUME] knob A all the way to the left
(“POWER OFF”).

If you are using batteries

The FR-1 needs to be connected to an amplification system
of some sort (unless you want to use headphones).
(1) Install the required batteries into the FR-1’s compart-
ment (see p. 31).

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(2) Turn down the output volume of the receiving audio
(5) Reverse these steps to remove and disconnect the
device.
adapter and/or MIDI and audio cables when you want to
You can also simply switch it off.
stop playing.
(3) Connect the FR-1’s OUTPUT sockets to the external
audio device using one or two 1/4” guitar cables. (One 1/
4” cable is supplied with the FR-1.)
Switching the power on and off Note: You can also connect headphones to the PHONES socket, in
The power-on procedure depends on whether or not you are which case you do not need to establish an audio connection.
using optional batteries. (4) Turn the FR-1’s [VOLUME] knob A from the “POWER
Note: If you decide to use rechargeable AA batteries, be aware that they OFF” position towards the right.
cannot be recharged simply by leaving them in the FR-1’s compartment
(5) Switch on the receiving audio device.
and connecting the adaptor. You will need an external charging unit.

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Note: Once the connections have been completed, turn on the power to (6) Start playing.
your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the —To switch off your system—
wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers (7) Turn down the output volume of the receiving audio
and other devices. device, or switch it off.
If you are using the supplied adaptor (8) Turn the FR-1’s [VOLUME] knob all the way to the left
(“POWER OFF”).
(1) Connect the supplied adaptor to the FR-1’s DC IN
socket.
(2) Connect the adaptor to a wall outlet that meets the
specifications (see p. 32).

To the FR-1’s DC IN connector

AC adaptor
Power cord
To a wall outlet

Indicator

The adaptor should only be connected to a power source of

the type marked on its label. For details on the power con-
sumption, please refer to page 32.

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Setting up

Bass strap
Listening to the demo songs The FR-1’s bass strap (used to
One of the most striking aspects of your V-Accordion may be move the bellows in and out) is
that it can play all by itself! It contains a series of demo made of fabric and fitted with a
songs that illustrate its wide variety of sounds and applica- Velcro strip that allows you to
tions. Here is how to listen to the demo songs: adjust its slack:
(1) Switch on the FR-1.
See “Switching the power on and off” on p. 13.
(2) Switch off the Song function if it is active (page 18).
(3) Press and hold the [SONG÷DEMO] button J (it lights
yellow).
Playback starts automatically with the first demo song
(there are 8 demo songs in all). At the end of the first song, Accordion Sets
the FR-1 starts playing songs 2, 3 etc. You can also directly The FR-1 is provided with 7 “Set” memories, each one includ-
jump to the song you’re interested in: ing 8 treble registers and 3 bass & chord registers. All sounds
(4) Use the [USER¥PROG÷DEC] and [METRONOME÷INC] but- the FR-1 produces were obtained by sampling the most pop-
tons H to select the demo song you want to listen to. ular traditional acoustic accordions. Different tuning systems
(5) Use the [VOLUME] knob A to change the volume if it is are also available. These accordion Sets allow you to switch
too loud or too soft. from an Italian jazz accordion to German folk, French
Note: During demo song playback, the FR-1’s keyboards cannot be musette or a historic bandoneon sound—without changing
used. your technique.
Note: All demo songs are copyright by Roland Europe. Public perfor-
mance or recording of these songs is prohibited. Treble section
Note: No data for the music that is played will be ouput from MIDI The Treble section can be played using
OUT. the 26-key “piano” keyboard or the 62
Note: You can find the complete list of Demo Songs in the Appendix
treble buttons.
on page 37.
The sound it produces is determined by
the register ([1]~[4]) you pressed last.
(6) Press [SONG÷DEMO] J again to leave demo song mode.
This section can be used as “accordion”
or to play an orchestral or organ sound.
(1) Connect the FR-1 to an amplifier
and switch it on.
Touring the FR-1’s sections See p. 11.
Bellows resistance regulator (2) Grab the FR-1, press a Treble regis-
Your FR-1 is equipped with a bellows resistance regulator ter and start playing on the keyboard.
knob that allows you to specify the bellows’ inertia (the force Though the FR-1 is an electronic musical instrument, it
needed to push and pull it). It is located next to one of the only produces sound when you move the bellows.
bellows clips and mounted onto the air button (which allows Note: When the FR-1 is controlled via MIDI, there is no need to move
you to release remaining air from the bellows without pro- the bellows.
ducing sound). (3) To select one of the SET registers (see p. 8), press the
[SET] register E (it flashes blue).

(4) Check whether the [ORCHESTRA÷ORGAN] button is dark.

If it isn’t, press it once or twice.
(5) Press one of the registers [1]~[4] F to select a Set mem-
ory. Additional Set memories can be selected by pressing
registers [1]+[2], [2]+[3] or [3]+[4] simultaneously.
The [SET] button goes dark.
Bellows resistance regulator. Turn to Air button. Press to purge remaining
select the bellows’ resistance. air after playing. Note: If you don’t press any register while the [SET] register flashes in
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blue, it will go dark again after a while. If you pressed the [SET] regis-
ter by accident, press it again so that it goes dark.
Setting it allows you to choose a lighter or stronger inertia. Note: See also the note about Set “3+4” on page 8.
Choose the setting that feels most comfortable for you.
(6) Play a few notes to audition the sound.
(7) Press one of the registers [1]~[4] to select another regis-
tration. See page 8.
(8) Press the same register again to select the “b” sound.
Press it yet again to revert to the “a” sound.
Each time you press a different register, the FR-1 will auto-
matically select the “a” sound.
(9) If you think the sound is too loud or too soft, you can
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Musette Detune

■Using the FR-1’s digital effects Here is what the caps look like:
While playing on the Treble keyboard, you may have Slide up to remove
noticed that the accordion sounds are enhanced by effects
(probably reverb). The FR-1 contains 2 digital effects:
Reference cap
Reverb: This effect creates the impression that you are
playing in a concert hall, a church or a room. It adds
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Chorus: This effect creates the impression that several Slide over button

instruments of the same type are playing at the same time. The overall sound the Bass section produces is determined by
You can change the type and the level settings of these the register you activated last. This section can be used as
two effects (see p. 22). Those settings apply to all sections “accordion”, to play orchestral sounds, or both.
and all Sets.
(1) Connect the FR-1 and switch it on.
See page 11.
Musette Detune (2) Grab the FR-1, press a register and start playing on the
You probably know that an accordion’s 8’ Treble register may Bass (button) keyboard.
consist of 2 or even 3 reeds that are usually tuned apart to When you only use the accordion sounds (i.e. while the
provide a richer sound (accordionists call it the “musette [ORCH¥BASS] B and [ORCH¥CHORD] D buttons are dark),

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effect”). One reed is tuned slightly above, the other slightly the bass and chord buttons use the same register, because
below the correct pitch (and the third, if available, is tuned they belong to the same accordion section.
“properly”). (3) If you think the sound is too loud or too soft, you can
Tuning those reeds is a specialist job and usually not per- change the setting of the [VOLUME] knob A.
formed by accordion players themselves.
On the FR-1, however, “tuning” the “reeds” (that do not really
exist) is a matter of pressing a few buttons.
There are, in fact, more options than can be selected with the Using the orchestral/organ sounds
4 registers: Dry, Classic, F-Folk, American L, American H, Your FR-1 contains PCM sounds (samples) of various instru-
Nord Eur, German L, D-Folk L, Italian L, German H, Alpine, ments that are not related to accordion sounds. Those
Italian H, D-Folk H, French, Scottish. See also page 22. sounds allow you to expand your musical endeavours.

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Note: This parameter is saved automatically for every register that con- The FR-1’s Orchestra functionality comprises three sections:
tains the 8’ footage.
one for the Treble keyboard (called “Orchestra”), another for
Bass section the Bass buttons (first two rows, called “ORCH BASS”), and a
third for the chord buttons (remaining rows, called “ORCH
CHORD”).
In addition, there is an Organ function for the Treble key-
board, which can be used instead of the orchestral (or accor-
dion) section.

Orchestral sounds for the Treble section

The buttons in this section allow you to play both bass notes Note: Only one orchestral sound can be selected at any one time.

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and chords. The chords use the (sound) register selected for (1) Press the [ORCHESTRA÷ORGAN]
the Bass section – hence the name of this section. The “real” button once or twice until it lights
bass notes are assigned to the two highlighted rows. The red.
remaining buttons are used to play chords.
(2) Press one of the registers [1]~[4]
At the factory, three reference caps are installed on the black once or twice (it lights red).
buttons in the following illustration. Feel free to remove
(3) Play a few notes on the Treble key-
them and to slide them over other buttons if that feels more
board.
comfortable.

■Switching off the Orchestra part

To return to a state where the Treble
C3 G3 D3 A3 E3 B3 F#3 C#3 Ab3 Eb3 Bb3 F3 accordion section sounds:
Ab3 Eb3 Bb3 F3 C3 G3 D3 A3 E3 B3 F#3 C#3 (4) Press the [ORCHESTRA] button twice (it goes dark).
AbM EbM BbM FM CM GM DM AM EM BM F#M C#M

Abm Ebm Bbm Fm Cm Gm Dm Am Em Bm F#m C#m

Ab7 Eb7 Bb7 F7 C7 G7 D7 A7 E7 B7 F#7 C#7

Bass buttons Abdim Ebdim Bbdim Fdim Cdim Gdim Ddim Adim Edim Bdim F#dim C#dim

Chord buttons*
(*) This can be changed to 3 bass and 3 chord rows. See “Bass & Chord Mode” on p. 23.

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Organ sounds for the Treble section (3) Use the Bass registers to select the desired sound.
Note: Only one organ sound can be selected at any one time.
ORCH CHORD sounds
(1) Press the [ORCHESTRA÷ORGAN] 1 St. Strings
button once or twice until it
flashes. 2 Chorus Organ

(2) Press one of the registers [1]~[4] (it 3* Steel Guitar*

lights red). Note: The sound marked with an asterisk [*] can also be played (at a
See page 8 for the available sounds. lower level) while the bellows is closed. The sounds are not velocity-
(3) Play a few notes on the Treble key- sensitive.
board to audition the organ sound. While ORCH CHORD mode is active, you can assign a dif-
(4) Press the lit register again to ferent accordion register to the bass rows by pressing
change the speed of the Rotary [LEFT¥REGISTER] (it must be dark) and the desired Bass reg-
effect (modulation) that is added ister.
to the selected organ sound.
■Switching off the ORCH CHORD part
(4) Press the [ORCH¥CHORD] button again to return to nor-
■Switching off the organ part mal Chord mode.
To return to a state where the Treble accordion section
sounds:
■Orchestra sounds for the Bass section and the Chord
(5) Press the [ORCHESTRA] button again (it goes dark).
section
The FR-1 allows you to assign one orchestral sound to the
bass rows, and another to the chord rows.
(1) Press the [ORCH¥BASS] and [ORCH¥CHORD] buttons (they
will light).
Orchestral sounds for the Bass section (2) Use the bass registers to select the desired sound.
The orchestral bass part can be used instead of the Bass sec- If [LEFT¥REGISTER] lights, you can select an orchestral
tion (thus replacing the accordion sound assigned to the bass sound for the chord rows of the bass keyboard. If it is dark,
rows). It only applies to the bass rows (the ones closest to you can select an orchestral sound for the bass rows of the
the bellows) and has no effect on the chord buttons. bass keyboard. About sounds, please refer to the tables in
(1) Press the [ORCH¥BASS] B button (it must light). the left.
(2) Check whether the [LEFT¥REGISTER] C button is dark. If Note: The [LEFT¥REGISTER] button has no function when neither the
it is not, press it. [ORCH¥BASS] nor the [ORCH¥CHORD] button lights. Whenever you
press [LEFT¥REGISTER], it changes into light/dark.
(3) Use the Bass registers to select the desired sound.
Bass registers affect parts, depending on the condition of
ORCH BASS sounds
the [ORCH¥BASS], [ORCH¥CHORD] and [LEFT¥REGISTER]
1* Acoustic* buttons:
2 Bowed
3* Tuba Mix* ORCH BASS ORCH CHORD LEFT REGISTER Bass registers
● ❍ ❍ select Orchestra sounds of Bass buttons
Note: The dynamics of all sounds can be controlled by bellows move-
ments. The sound marked with an asterisk (*) can also be played (at a ● ❍ ● select Accordion register of Chord buttons
lower level) while the bellows is closed. The sounds are not velocity- ❍ ● ❍ select Accordion register of Bass buttons
sensitive.
❍ ● ● select Orchestra sounds of Chord buttons
■Switching off the Orchestra Bass part ● ● ❍ select Orchestra sounds of Bass buttons
(4) Press the [ORCH¥BASS] button again to return to normal ● ● ● select Orchestra sounds of Chord buttons
Bass mode. ●: Lights / ❍: Dark
Orchestral sounds for the Chord section
The orchestral chord part can replace the accordion sound
played by the chord rows of the button keyboard. It only
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applies to the chord rows and has no effect on the bass

buttons.
(1) Press the [ORCH¥CHORD] D button (it lights).
(2) Check whether the [LEFT¥REGISTER] C button lights. If it
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Other practical functions

5. Other practical functions

■Setting the tempo

Switching off sections you don’t need We’ll assume that you are still in “FUNCTION” mode ([SET]

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If, for some reason, you do not want one of the currently E flashes slowly). To set this parameter at a later stage,
active parts to respond to your playing, you can switch it off: press and hold the [SET] register until it starts flashing
slowly.
(1) To switch off a section you do not want to hear, hold
down one of the following registers for a while: (1) Press the G2 key (i.e. the lowest G) or button “9”. See
p. 21 for the location.
Section to mute Press
The [SET] register now flashes rapidly, and the Treble key-
Treble accordion, board can once again be used to play notes.
Treble orchestra –or– Treble register [1]~[4] (any one)
Note: You can also select this parameter by pressing and holding the
Treble organ [METRONOME÷INC] H button.
Bass part,
(2) Use registers [1]~[4] F to select one of the following
Chord part Bass register [1]~[3] (any one)
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(accordion or orchestral)
Metronome tempo
(2) To switch a muted section back on, briefly press any of
1 Adagio (72 BPM) 3 Allegro (144 BPM)
the associated registers.
2• Moderato (120 BPM) 4 Presto (192 BPM)

Alternatively, use the [DEC] or [INC] H button to

Using the metronome decrease or increase the value in steps of “1”.
Your FR-1 contains a metronome that may come in handy You can also press and hold these buttons to quickly select
when you are practising new pieces, or during your accordion a significantly higher or lower value. The setting range is
classes. You can set the time signature, the tempo and the q= 20~250.
level. Note: Press the [DRUMS/DEFAULT] I button or register [2] to return
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■Setting the time signature
(3) Press the [SET] E register once (so that it flashes slowly
To set the time signature, proceed as follows:
and) proceed with the next parameter.
(1) Before changing this value, it might be a good idea to (Press the [SET] register twice to leave the FR-1’s FUNCTION
switch the metronome on by pressing the mode.)
[METRONOME÷INC] H button (it lights).
(2) Press and hold the [SET] register until it starts flashing.
■Setting the metronome level
The Treble keyboard can now be used to select the desired
Here’s how to set the desired metronome level to ensure
function.
that it is neither too loud, nor too soft. We’ll assume that
(3) Press the G#2 key or button num- you are still in “FUNCTION” mode ([SET] flashes slowly). To
ber “10”. See p. 21 for the location. set this parameter at a later stage, press and hold the [SET]
The [SET] E register flashes rapidly, register until it starts flashing slowly.

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and the Treble keyboard can once
again be used to play notes. (1) Press the A2 key or button “11”. See p. 21 for the loca-
tion.
(4) Use registers [1]~[4] F to select one
of the following settings. (2) Use registers [1]~[4] to select one of the following set-
tings.
Metronome time signature
Metronome level
1 2/4 3• 4/4
1 Off 3• Medium
2 3/4 4 6/8
2 Low 4 High
Note: The small dot “•” means “factory setting”.
Note: Press the [DRUMS/DEFAULT] I button or register [3] to return
Alternatively, use the [DEC] or [INC] H button to select a to the factory setting of the currently selected parameter.
setting that cannot be set by pressing one of the regis- (3) Press the [SET] E register twice to leave the FR-1’s
ters. FUNCTION mode.
Note: Press the [DRUMS/DEFAULT] I button or register [3] to return
to the factory setting of the currently selected parameter.
(5) Press the [SET] E register once (so that it flashes slowly)
and proceed with the next parameter.
(Press the [SET] register twice to leave the FR-1’s FUNCTION
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Using the metronome Transposing the Treble keyboard in octave steps

After setting the metronome parameters to your liking, you The parameter discussed here allows
can start using the metronome: you to transpose the Treble accordion
(1) Press the [METRONOME÷INC] H button (it lights) to start or Orchestra section one octave up or
the metronome. down.
(2) Press it again to switch the metronome back off. (5) Simultaneously press the [SET] E
and [1] (OCT–, one octave down) or
[2] (OCT+, one octave up) register.
Pitch change functions
Transpose function
The FR-1 contains a Transpose function that allows you to
change the key of the music you are playing. The advantage Song function
of this system is that you can play a song in E major (for Your FR-1 contains 4 popular accordion songs that have
example), while using the fingering of the C major scale (for been prepared for educational purposes. The left- and right-
example). This may come in handy when you are used to hand parts are on separate tracks, which allows you to mute
playing a given song in one key and suddenly need to play it one part (left or right hand) to play it yourself. The FR-1 will
in a different key. Let’s look at an example: play the other part.
Note: The Song function is not available while “Bellows Curve” on p. 23
is set to “Fixed Low”, “Fixed Med” or “Fixed High”.

This is what you play… Selecting a song

The FR-1 contains the following educational songs:
1 Can Can 3 Oh Susanna

Transpose 2 Carnevale di Venezia 4 Furusato

…and this is how it sounds.
(Their music notes are on pages p. 33~36.)
(1) Briefly press the [SONG÷DEMO] J button (it lights red).
(2) Press and hold the [SONG÷DEMO] J button.
(1) Press and hold the [SET] E register until it starts flash- (3) It flashes, and the register assigned to the last song you
ing. selected lights red.
The Treble keyboard can now be used to select the desired
(4) Use registers [1]~[4] to select the desired song (see the
function.
table above).
(2) Press the C#2 key or button “3”.
(5) Move the bellows.
See p. 21 for the location.
The first movement of the bellows starts the count-in and
The [SET] E register now flashes
then, after a short while, also the song. Subsequent moves
rapidly, and the Treble keyboard can
allow you to control the song’s volume (expression).
once again be used to play notes.
Playback stops at the end of the song. To stop it before the
end of the song…
(3) Use the [DEC] and [INC] H buttons
to set the desired interval. (6) Select a different song or proceed with the following.
Note: The metronome is not available while the Song function is
You can also use registers [1]~[4] F
used.
to set one of the following values.
(7) Press the [SONG÷DEMO] button twice to leave the Song
Transpose
function.
1 –5 (G) 3 +2 (D)
2• 0 (C2) 4 +4 (E) Muting a part
The real purpose of the FR-1’s Song function is to encourage
The setting range is –6~0~5 (where “0” means that no you to play along with the FR-1. To do so, you need to mute
transposition is used). The value refers to the interval. This (switch off) the song part you want to play yourself.
can be calculated as follows:
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(1) Select the song you want to play (see above).

• In what key do you want to play? (This is your “0” value.) (2) Mute either the Treble or the Bass keyboard.
Example→ C major Muting the right-hand part: Press and hold any treble register
• What key does the song use? ([1]~[4])
Example→ E major
Muting the left-hand part: Press and hold any bass register
• How many semitones do you need to “shift” the notes? ([1]~[3]).
Example→ [C#, D, Eb, E]= 4 up, so register [4].
Note: You can only mute one part at a time.
(4) Press the [SET] register twice to leave the FR-1’s FUNC-
TION mode. (3) Move the bellows.
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DRUMS function

The first movement of the bellows starts the count-in and

then, after a short while, also the song. Subsequent moves DRUMS function
allow you to control the song’s volume (expression). Your FR-1 contains a drum part that can be played in real-
This time, the FR-1 only plays the part you didn’t switch time. There are 4 sets of one or more drum and/or percussion
off. You can change registers (or sounds) for the section sounds each. Those sounds can be played in real-time using
you are playing. It is also possible to use an orchestral the bass and chord buttons or via MIDI (channel 10).
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(4) To switch the muted part back on, press and hold any note and chord you play with your left hand.
Treble or Bass register. (1) Press the [DRUMS] I button (it lights) to enter Drums
(5) Press the [SONG÷DEMO] button again to leave the Song mode.
function. (2) Press the [DRUMS] button again to leave Drums mode.

Selecting a sound set

You can assign sound combination “2” (see below) of the
selected set to the bass rows, and the “1” combination to the
chord rows.
(1) Press the [DRUMS] I button (it lights) to enter Drums
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(2) Press and hold the [DRUMS] I button until it starts
flashing.
(3) Use Treble registers [1]~[4] F to select the desired set
(i.e. a collection of 2 sounds or sound combinations).
Set [1] (Folk) Set [3] (Tarantel)
1 Snare + Tambourine 1 Tamorra 1
2 Bass Drum + HiHat 2 Tamorra 2
Set [2] (Jazz) Set [4] (Latin)
1 Ride Cymbal 1 Pandeiro 5

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Jazz Snare + Pandeiro 3 +
2 2
Pedal HiHat Bass Drum

(4) Press the [DRUMS] button again to leave DRUMS assign

mode (the button lights steadily).
Note: Do not perform the next step if you want to use your new set-
ting right away.
(5) Press the [DRUMS] button again to leave DRUMS mode
when you no longer want to use the drum sounds (the
button goes dark).

Adding drum sounds to your bass notes and chords

(1) Press the [DRUMS] I button (it lights) to enter Drums
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mode.
(2) Press and hold the [DRUMS] I button until it starts
flashing.
(3) Press and hold register [2] until it starts flashing.
(4) Start playing bass notes and chords.
Each button press also triggers the “2” sound (bass rows) or
the “1” sound (chord rows) of the selected DRUMS set.
(5) Press the [DRUMS] button again to leave DRUMS assign
mode (the button lights steadily).
Note: Do not perform the next step if you want to use your new set-
ting right away.
(6) Press the [DRUMS] button again to leave DRUMS mode
when you no longer want to use the drum sounds (the
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Other practical functions

Playing only drum sounds via the bass and chord

buttons
(1) Press the [DRUMS] I button (it lights) to enter Drums
mode.
(2) Press and hold the [DRUMS] I button until it starts
flashing.
(3) Press and hold Treble register [1] F until it starts flash-
ing.
(4) Start playing bass notes and chords.
Each button now only triggers the “2” sound (bass rows) or
the “1” sound (chord rows) of the selected DRUMS set. The
bass and chord sounds are not played.
(5) Press the [DRUMS] button again to leave DRUMS assign
mode (the button lights steadily).
Note: Do not perform the next step if you want to use your new set-
ting right away.
(6) Press the [DRUMS] button again to leave DRUMS mode
when you no longer want to use the drum sounds (the
button goes dark).
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Editing FUNCTION settings

6. Editing FUNCTION settings

The FR-1 provides a series of specialized parameters that may come in handy when you need to fine-tune the FR-1’s response to
your playing style. Some of these settings can be saved to the FR-1’s User Programs (see p. 27).

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You can also press and hold these buttons to quickly select
Selecting the desired function a significantly higher or lower value. Each time you select a
(1) Press and hold the [SET] E register until it starts flash- setting that is also assigned to a register, the register in
ing. question lights.
The Treble keyboard can now be used to select the desired While changing the setting with the [DEC]/[INC] buttons,
function. If you own an FR-1 with a button-type key- use the registers as a guide. You will notice that one of the
board, please refer to the following illustration for the Tre- registers lights for each setting that can also be selected by
ble buttons you need to press (depending on the selected pressing a register.
Treble mode, the buttons may be assigned to different Note: Press the [DRUMS/DEFAULT] I button or the register flagged
notes). For the sake of convenience, the note names of the with a “•” in the discussion below to return to the factory setting of
keyboard version are also shown. the currently selected parameter.

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(4) Press the [SET] register twice to leave the FR-1’s FUNC-
TION mode.
B1 If you want to set another FUNCTION parameter, press [SET]
once (it flashes slowly), followed by the desired key, then
C2
13 C#2 proceed with step (3) above.
1 D2
14
2
Eb2 About the indications provides by the registers
E2
15 While the FR-1’s four Treble registers are used to select some
3 of the available FUNCTION settings, each parameter usually
16 F2 F#2
4 provides more settings than there are Treble registers (set-
17 G2
5
G#2 tings not directly available need to be selected using the
18 A2 [DEC]/[INC] buttons).

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6 Bb2
19 B2 That is why the FR-1 uses the following system to provide at
7 least a clue of the value you selected:
20 C3 C#3
8
The register lights. The register flashes. Off.
21 D3
9 Eb3
22 E3
10
23 F3 F#3
11
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
24
G3 The setting assigned to A smaller value than the setting assigned to
12 G#3
25 register [1] is selected. register [1] is selected.
A3
Bb3
B3

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C4
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

The setting assigned to A smaller value than the setting assigned to

(2) Press the indicated key or Treble register [2] is selected. register [2] is selected. (But it is more than the
setting assigned to [1].)
button.
(Key names with a “#” or “b” symbol
refer to black keys.)
The [SET] register now flashes rapidly, 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
The setting assigned to A smaller value than the setting assigned to
and the Treble keyboard can once register [3] is selected. register [3] (or [4]) is selected. (But it is more
again be used to play notes. than the setting assigned to [2] or [3].)

(3) Use registers [1]~[4] F to select one

of the suggested values.
Alternatively, use the [DEC] or [INC]
button to select the desired value. 1 2 3
The setting assigned to
4 1 2 3 4
A bigger value than the setting assigned to
Sometimes, there are more options than can be selected register [4] is selected. register [4] is selected.
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Orchestra/Organ Level [Eb2]/[5] OK

Parameters Drums Sound Level [E2]/[6] OK
In the following, the messages at the right edge of the Orchestra Bass Level [F2]/[7] OK
gray bars have the following meaning: Orchestra Chord Level [F#2]/[8] OK
“OK”: Can be saved in the Global area (common to all Sets). –40~Std~40 Default setting: Std
“POW”: Reset when you switch off the FR-1. These parameters allow you to set the level of the ORCHESTRA,
Note: The small dot “•” means “factory setting”. BASS or CHORD orchestral sound, or of the DRUMS function for a
better balance with the other available sections. The settings you
Master Tune [B1]/[1] OK can select with the registers are (for all parameters):
415~440~466 (Hz) Default setting: 440 1 –40 3 +20
This parameter allows you to change the FR-1’s overall tuning. 2• 0 4 +40
The factory default, “440”, represents the reference pitch used by
all electronic musical instruments. The settings you can select The value “0” means that the factory-set balance setting is used.
with the registers are:
Metronome Tempo [G2]/[9] OK
1 415 3 448
20~250 Default setting: 120
2• 440 4 466
This parameter allows you to set the metronome tempo. The set-
Musette Detune [C2]/[2] OK tings you can select with the registers are:

Dry, Classic, F-Folk, American L, Default setting: Classic 1 Adagio (72 BPM) 3 Allegro (144 BPM)
American H, Nord Eur, German L, 2• Moderato (120 BPM) 4 Presto (192 BPM)
D-Folk L, Italian L, German H,
Alpine, Italian H, D-Folk H, French, Metronome Time Signature [G#2]/[10] OK
Scottish
1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 6/8, 9/8 Default setting: 4/4
This parameter allows you to choose the system used for detun-
ing the 8’ reeds of the selected register. The settings you can This parameter allows you to set the metronome’s time signature.
select with the registers are: The settings you can select are:

Musette Detune 1 2/4 3• 4/4

1• Classic 3 Italian L 2 3/4 4 6/8
2 Nord Eur 4 French
Metronome Level [A2]/[11] OK
Transpose [C#2]/[3] POW Off, Low, Medium, High Default setting: Medium
–6~0~5 Default setting: 0 This parameter allows you to change the metronome’s level when
it is too loud or too soft. See page 17 for details.
This parameter allows you to transpose all sections of the FR-1, so
as to play in one key and sound in another. The settings you can 1 Off 3• Medium
select with the registers are: 2 Low 4 High
Transpose
1 –5 (G) 3 +2 (D) Reverb Level [Bb2]/[12] OK
2• 0 (C2) 4 +4 (E) 0~127 Default setting: 48
This parameter allows you to set the volume of the reverb effect
Treble/Bass & Chord Balance [D2]/[4] POW with respect to the accordion and/or orchestral sounds. It applies
to all sections that are currently switched on. The settings you
b1~63,0, t1~63 Default setting: 0
can select with the registers are:
This parameter is used to set the balance between the Treble and
1 0 (no reverb) 3 96
Bass sections. When you press register [1], the Treble section is
inaudible, while pressing register [4] means that the Bass and 2• 48 4 127
Chord section is no longer audible. The settings you can select
with the registers are: Reverb Type [B2]/[13] OK
1 Bass & Chord 60 3 Treble 30 Room 1~3, Hall 1~2, Plate, Delay, Default setting: Plate
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2• Equal balance 4 Treble 60 Panning Dly

This parameter allows you to specify what kind of effect the
Reverb processor should generate. The available options are:
Room1 [1] These effects simulate the reverberation of a
Room2 room. They provide a well-defined spacious
Room3 reverberation.
Hall1 [2] These types simulate the reverberation of a
Hall2 concert hall with a deeper reverberation than
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Parameters

Note: The “Song function” on p. 18 is not available while this param-

Plate [3] • This effect type simulates a plate reverb (a
eter is set to “Fixed Low”, “Fixed Med” or “Fixed High”.
studio device using a metal plate to simulate
natural Reverb).
Delay This is a conventional delay that produces Treble Valve Noise [Eb3]/[17] OK
echo effects. Off, –40~0~+40 Default setting: 0
PanningDly This is a special delay in which the delayed You will probably agree that electronic sounds must not only

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[4] sounds move left and right. It is effective reproduce the basic timbre of an existing sound, but also the
when you are listening in stereo. original instrument’s behavior and typical “noises” in order to be
perceived as authentic. In the case of a guitar that would be the
(The numbers between [ ] refer to the Treble registers.)
sliding noise of the fingers. An accordion, on the other hand, pro-
duces mechanical valve noises that cannot be suppressed on an
Chorus Level [C3]/[14] OK
acoustic instrument. Use this parameter to specify how promi-
0~127 Default setting: 16 nent the noise produced by the simulated Treble valves should be.
This parameter allows you to set the volume of the chorus effect The settings you can select with the registers are:
with respect to the accordion and/or orchestral sounds. It applies 1 Off 3 +20
to all sections that are currently switched on. The settings you
can select with the registers are: 2• 0 4 +40

1 0 (no chorus) 3 64 Bass Button Noise [E3]/[18] OK

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2• 16 4 127 Off, –40~0~+40 Default setting: 0
The bass section of almost all accordion instruments can be
Chorus Type [C#3]/[15] OK
played via buttons. Such buttons produce a typical noise when
Chorus 1~4, FBack Chr, Flanger, Default setting: Short Delay pressed. Use this parameter to specify how prominent that but-
Short Delay, Short Dly FB ton noise should be. The settings you can select with the registers
Chorus broadens the spatial image of the sound, adding richness. are:
You can choose from 8 types of chorus. The available options are: 1 Off 3 +20
Chorus 1 [1] These are conventional chorus effects that 2• 0 4 +40
Chorus 2 add spaciousness and depth to the sound.
Chorus 3
Bass & Chord Mode [F#3]/[20] OK
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2 Bass Rows, 3 Bass Rows B-7th, Default setting: 2 Bass Rows
FBack Chr This is a chorus with a flanger-like effect 3 Bass Rows A-7th,
and a soft sound. 3 Bass Rows B-5dim,
Flanger [2] This is an effect that sounds somewhat like 3 Bass Rows A-5dim,
a jet airplane taking off or landing. 3 Bass Rows Bx-7th,
This parameter allows you to select the number of button rows
Short Delay [3]• This is a delay with a short delay time.
for playing bass notes. The default is 2 bass rows and 4 chord
ShortDly FB [4] This is a short delay with many repeats. rows. By selecting “3 Bs Rows”, you lose the “dim” chord buttons
– but that may just be more convenient for you. See also the
Bellows Curve [D3]/[16] OK illustration on page 24.
There are four “3 Bs Rows” options: “A-7th” and “B-7th” mean
Fixed Low, Fixed Med, Fixed High Default setting: Standard that the 6th chord row plays seventh chords (“7”) without the
[1], X-Light, Light [2], Standard [3•],

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fifth. In the case of a C7 chord, you therefore hear C-E-Bb (but
Heavy [4], X-Heavy not the G). “A-7th” and “B-7th” differ in the arrangement of the
This parameter allows you to adapt the FR-1’s expressive poten- bass notes (see the illustration on page 24).
tial to your playing style. If you think the sounds don’t respond The “A-5dim” and “B-5dim” options mean that those seventh
the way you would like them to, try another curve that better chords don’t contain the root note. A C7 chord is sounded with
“translates” your movements. the notes E-G-Bb (but not the C). “A-5dim” and “B-5dim” differ in
There are three “Fixed” curves that always use the same value, no the arrangement of the bass notes (see the illustration on
matter how hard or lightly you push/pull the bellows (no dynamic page 24).
control). “Low” means that a low value is used, “Med” represents a The “Bx-7th” option reverses the “B-7th” settings (from right to
medium value and “High” a high value. left).
The remaining settings do depend on the strength with which The settings you can select with the registers are:
you push/pull the bellows, but in different ways: “Light” means
that you do not need to push/pull hard to achieve a meaningful 1• 2 Bass Rows
effect. “X-Light” requires even less strength (the “X” stands for 2 3 Bass Rows A-7th
“extra”). “Standard” refers to a normal response. “Heavy” pro- 3 3 Bass Rows A-5dim
vides a greater variety of nuances and “X-Heavy” is even more
detailed. It would be a good idea to select each curve without the 4 3 Bass Rows B-7th
“Fixed” addition, play a few notes, select the next curve, etc. until (See the illustration below for the locations of the notes.)
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Bass & Chord Mode

[1] 2 Bass Rows

[2] & [3] 3 Bass Rows A

G3 D3 A3

“7th”= 1-3-7; “5dim”= 3-5-7

[1]+[2]/[1]+[3] 3 Bass Rows B

G3 D3 A3 E3

“7th”= 1-3-7; “5dim”= 3-5-7

[2]+[3] 3 Bass Rows Bx

E3 A3 D3 G3 C3 F3 Bb3 Eb3 Ab3 C#3 F#3 B3

F3 Bb3 Eb3 Ab3 C#3 F#3 B3 E3 A3 D3 G3 C3

C#3 F#3 B3 E3 A3 D3 G3 C3 F3 Bb3 Eb3 Ab3

C#M F#M BM EM AM DM GM CM FM BbM EbM AbM

C#m F#m Bm Em Am Dm Gm Cm Fm Bbm Ebm Abm

“7th”= 1-3-7 C#7 F#7 B7 E7 A7 D7 G7 C7 F7 Bb7 Eb7 Ab7

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MIDI parameters

7. MIDI parameters (FUNCTION group)

Your FR-1 can also transmit or receive MIDI data. In this section, we’ll look at what MIDI is and does and which MIDI functions are
available on the FR-1. IMPORTANT REMARK: The FR-1 has only one MIDI socket that can be used to either send (“OUT”) or receive
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Connect the FR-1 as follows to transmit MIDI data to an You can also use the FR-1 as “master keyboard”, i.e. an instru-
external device: ment that transmits MIDI messages to a device (or software
program) that can record MIDI messages. Such a device or
program is called a “sequencer”.
MIDI can simultaneously transmit and receive messages on
16 channels, so that up to 16 instruments (or parts of a mod-
ule or synthesizer) can be controlled. Nowadays, most instru-
ments –like your FR-1– are multitimbral, which means that
they can play several musical parts with different sounds.
This requires the use of several MIDI channels. The FR-1, for
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can be played simultaneously. They can transmit and receive
on different channels.
External MIDI device
The FR-1’s sections use the following MIDI channels:
Part Channel
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
Treble 1
Then, set the “MIDI OUT/IN” parameter (see p. 26) to “Out”. Bass 2
Connect the FR-1 as follows to receive MIDI data from an Chord 3
external device: Orchestra (Treble) or Organ 4
Orchestra Bass 5
Orchestra Chord 6

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DRUMS sounds (see p. 19) 10
Basic channel (for selecting Sets) 13

MIDI parameters
The MIDI parameters belong to the FUNCTION environment.
The setting procedure is therefore the same. See p. 21 for
External MIDI device details.
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MIDI OUT MIDI IN MIDI TX Channels [F3]/[19] OK
Set the “MIDI OUT/IN” parameter (page 26) to “In”. Roland, Other Default setting: Roland
This parameter allows you to specify which channels the FR-1’s
About MIDI sections should use to transmit MIDI messages. By default, all
Roland V-Accordion instruments use MIDI channel “1” for the
You can use your FR-1 with other MIDI-compatible instru- Treble section, MIDI channel “2” for the bass buttons and MIDI
ments, sequencers and computers to record your perfor- channel “3” for the chord buttons. Certain accordions with MIDI
mances in the same way as keyboard players, drummers, gui- functionality use MIDI channel “3” for the bass part (and channel
tarists, etc., have been doing for a while. “2” for the Chord buttons). Selecting “Other” may therefore be
All MIDI-compatible sound sources allow you to use the more convenient to use your existing sound module without
changing its receive channel settings. There are only two options
FR-1’s Treble and Bass keyboards for playing sounds the FR-1
here that can be selected with the following registers:
does not provide.
This is possible thanks to a common language for musical 1• Roland Treble= 1, Bass= 2, Chord= 3
applications, which is called “Musical Instrument Digital 2 Other Treble= 1, Bass= 3, Chord= 2
Interface”, or “MIDI” for short. MIDI has a lot in common
with the internet: you can link one or several instruments to
one another via a cable (but you don’t need a telephone line).

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Bellows Expression TX [G3]/[21] OK Archiving your settings via MIDI (Dump TX)
MIDI can also be used for transmitting parameter settings
Off [1•], On [2] Default setting: Off from the FR-1 to an external MIDI device and back.
The strength/speed with which the bellows is pressed or pulled
influences the sound – which corresponds to an acoustic accor- ■Archiving your settings with a sequencer
dion’s response. This effect can be translated into a MIDI message The “Dump TX” parameter allows you to transmit the con-
most external instruments understand. tents of the global area (which contains the FUNCTION set-
If you want to use the bellows for expressive purposes, switch this tings), and the User Programs to a second FR-1, an external
parameter on (register [2]). If you don’t (because the external sequencer, computer or data filer. Sending these data to
instrument is too sensitive and therefore changes its volume too other instruments (a digital piano, synthesizer, etc.) does
often), switch it off (register [1]). nothing at all. That’s because the setting data are special
MIDI messages only one model (or model family) under-
Program Change TX [G#3]/[22] OK stands. They are called “system exclusive messages” – or
Off [1•], On [2] Default setting: Off “SysEx” for short. By transmitting them to a second FR-1,
This is a MIDI filter, i.e. a parameter that allows you to specify however, you can “copy” the settings of your V-Accordion to
whether or not the given MIDI type should be transmitted. “TX”, that of a friend, colleague or student.
as you know, is short for “transmission”. This means two things: A sequencer or data filer does not know what the messages
(1) the filter only applies to program changes sent by the FR-1, mean and so does not use them in any way. It merely records
and (2) it is only meaningful when the “MIDI OUT/IN” parameter them. Afterwards, you only need to start playback on your
is set to “Out”. sequencer or data filer to transmit the settings back to the
Program change messages are used to select sounds or memories FR-1.
on the receiving instrument simply by recalling another sound (or
memory) on the transmitting instrument. The FR-1 transmits pro- (1) Connect the FR-1’s MIDI OUT/IN socket to the
gram changes when you select Sets (on the Basic Channel) and sequencer’s/computer’s MIDI IN socket.
registers (on the MIDI channel assigned to the section for which Note: Your computer needs to be equipped with (or connected to) an
you are selecting a different register). Select “Off” if you don’t appropriate MIDI interface.
need that. (2) Set the “MIDI Out/In” parameter to “OUT”.
All of the FR-1’s registers transmit program change/bank select (3) If you are working with a computer, launch the
clusters when pressed. And when you set the “MIDI OUT/IN”
sequencer program.
parameter to “IN”, the FR-1 also receives those messages.
(4) Create or select an empty song.
Arranger Control [A3]/[23] OK (5) Create (or select) an empty track.
Off [1], On [2•] Default setting: On The track’s MIDI channel is of no importance here. You
need to ensure, however, that the sequencer/program
This parameter specifies which MIDI note numbers are sent by the
Chord row buttons. You may have noticed that the chords gener-
accepts SysEx data. If necessary, switch off the MIDI filter
ated by the FR-1 (and indeed any accordion) are incomplete, in question (see the manual of your sequencer or soft-
because players are expected to supply the bass notes via the bass ware).
rows. (6) Activate the record-ready mode of the track you
That information is fine if the resulting MIDI events you record selected/created.
with a sequencer are sent back to the FR-1. But if you want to Note: Do not change the tempo on your sequencer/in the software.
control an arranger keyboard (like Roland’s E-series), the “patchy” By default, most sequencers/programs use the tempo value q= 120.
chord information may cause the music style patterns to play in Leave it that way (or else do whatever is necessary to ensure that the
the wrong key. new tempo value is stored along with the data).
If you experience such problems, switch this parameter on (regis- (7) Press and hold the [SET] E register until it starts flash-
ter [2]). To record chord information that will be sent back to the ing.
FR-1 at a later stage (with the bass notes sent on channel 2),
however, switch this parameter off (register [1]).
(8) Press the B3 key or button “25”.
Note: The chord notes are transmitted on MIDI channel 3.
See p. 21 for the location.
The [SET] E register now flashes
MIDI OUT/IN [Bb3]/[24] POW rapidly, and register [1] also flashes.
OUT [1•], IN [2] Default setting: Out (9) Start recording on your sequencer/
computer.
This parameter allows you to set the function of the FR-1’s MIDI
Wait until the count-in (one or two
socket. Select “Out” (register [1]) if you want to play on the FR-1’s
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keyboards and transmit the MIDI data generated by your playing measures) is finished, then…
to an external device. (10) Press register [1] on the FR-1 to
If you select “In” (register [2]) here, the FR-1’s sound source can start the transmission of the bulk
no longer be played via its keyboards. data.
Note: See p. 25 for the MIDI channels the FR-1’s parts use. Register [1] now flashes at a faster rate.
Note: Press the [SET] register if you do not want to transmit your set-
tings after all.
(11) Wait until register [1] stops flashing and the [SET] regis-
ter’s flashing pattern returns to normal speed, then stop
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Saving the current settings

(12) Name the “song” (it may only contain data so far) and (4) Load the song that contains the data you want to trans-
save it to hard or floppy disk. mit.
See below for how to transmit the settings back to the (5) On your sequencer, perform all necessary actions to
FR-1 at a later stage. ensure that it transmits SysEx data.
(13) Press the [SET] register twice to leave the FR-1’s FUNC- See its manual for details.
TION mode. Note: Be aware that by proceeding, you replace all internal settings.
(6) Start playback of the data file or song on your

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■Sending Bulk data (back) to the FR-1 sequencer, etc.
The FR-1 not only sends SysEx data to external devices (see (7) Wait until the register [1] starts flashing rapidly, then
above), it also receives them. stop playback of your sequencer.
(1) Connect the FR-1’s MIDI socket to the sequencer’s/com- Note: Wait until the sequencer’s or computer’s data transmission is
completed before stopping playback on your sequencer. Failure to do
puter’s MIDI OUT socket.
so will render your FR-1 inoperable. If that happens, you need to ini-
Note: Your computer needs to be equipped with (or connected to) an
tialize it (see “Restoring the factory defaults” on p. 31).
appropriate MIDI interface.
Note: At the end of bulk data reception the “MIDI Out/In” parameter
(2) Set the “MIDI Out/In” parameter (page 26) to “IN”. is automatically set to “Out” so that you can normally play the FR-1.
(3) If you are working with a computer, launch the
sequencer program.

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8. Saving your settings (User Program)
Your FR-1 contains 4 memories where you can store the FUNCTION settings listed below. Working with those memories has the
advantage that you can recall frequently used settings at the press of a button. The User Program settings also include the
“address” of the last Set you selected. The following settings are saved to the User Programs:

Set Number (1~7) Saving the current settings

Here is how to save the current settings of the eligible
Register
parameters (see above) to the desired User Program memory.
Treble section Balance (with Bass section)

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(1) Select the Set whose number should be memorized.
Octave setting
(2) Set everything the way you want it to be when you
Orchestra Register recall the User Program you want to save.
section Octave setting (3) Press and hold the
Register [USER¥PROG] button until
Organ section it starts flashing.
Octave setting USER
The Treble register corre- PROG.

Register sponding to the last User

Bass section
Balance (with Treble section) Program you selected
DEC
Chord section Register flashes red.
On/Off* (4) Press the Treble register
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Orchestral Bass Register
gram memory where you
Level want to save your settings.
On/Off* Both the selected register and the [USER¥PROG] button
Orchestral light steadily.
Register
Chord
Level (5) Press the [USER¥PROG] button again to leave this mode.
Type
Reverb
Level Recalling a User Program
Type Proceed as follows to recall a User Program you saved earlier:
Chorus (1) Press the [USER¥PROG] H button (it lights).
Level
The register of the last User Program you selected flashes
On or off
red.
Drums Selected set (2) Press the Treble register ([1]~[4]) that is assigned to the
Volume User Program you want to use.
Arranger control (on or off) (3) Press the [USER¥PROG] button again to leave this mode.
Others
Musette Detune (page 22)
[*] Mutually exclusive with corresponding accordion (or orches-
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Treble Mode (only on the model with button-type keyboard)

9. Treble Mode (only on the model with button-type keyboard)

Like for the accordion instrument itself, there are different You may have noticed that
varieties of chromatic (button-type) instruments, with differ- the Treble buttons are col-
ent Treble button layouts. Your FR-1 can simulate them. ored white (for notes with-
Please look at the illustrations on page 28 to identify the set- out alteration) and black
ting you need. Pay attention to the note names (all Cs appear (notes with alteration, i.e. #/
on a grey background) and look at how they are arranged, b). This coloring doesn’t
then make your selection. change when you select
Here is how to select the desired setting: another system.
(You can, however, unscrew
(1) Switch off the FR-1 by turning the [VOLUME] A knob the buttons and install them
all the way to the left (“POWER OFF”). in the right places so as to make the white and black buttons
(2) Hold down [SET] and one of the following registers while correspond to the notes being played.)
switching the FR-1 back on to select the desired setting. The FR-1 is supplied with additional white and black buttons.
The white buttons come in two varieties: normal buttons and
VOLUME knurled buttons. The latter are usually used to indicate the
“C” and “F” notes.

POWER
OFF

1• C-Griff Europe 1+2 B-Griff Fin

2 C-Griff 2 1+3 D-Griff 1
3 B-Griff Bajan 2+3 D-Griff 2
(3) Start playing.
(See pages 29 and 30 for the locations of the notes.)
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Treble Mode (only on the model with button-type keyboard)

Treble Mode table (1/2)

C-Griff Europe C-Griff 2 B-Griff Bajan

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G3 F#3 G#3 A3 G3 G#3
A3 G#3 G3 A3 Bb3 B3 G#3 A3 Bb3
Bb3 A3 B3 C4 Bb3 B3
C4 B3 Bb3 C4 C#4 D4 B3 C4 C#4
C#4 C4 D4 Eb4 C#4 D4
Eb4 D4 C#4 Eb4 E4 F4 D4 Eb4 E4
E4 Eb4 F4 F#4 E4 F4
F#4 F4 E4 F#4 G4 G#4 F4 F#4 G4
G4 F#4 G#4 A4 G4 G#4

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A4 G#4 G4 A4 Bb4 B4 G#4 A4 Bb4
Bb4 A4 B4 C5 Bb4 B4
C5 B4 Bb4 C5 C#5 D5 B4 C5 C#5
C#5 C5 D5 Eb5 C#5 D5
Eb5 D5 C#5 Eb5 E5 F5 D5 Eb5 E5
E5 Eb5 F5 F#5 E5 F5
F#5 F5 E5 F#5 G5 G#5 F5 F#5 G5
G5 F#5 G#5 A5 G5 G#5
A5 G#5 G5 A5 Bb5 B5 G#5 A5 Bb5
Bb5 A5 B5 C6 Bb5 B5
C6 B5 Bb5 C6 C#6 D6 B5 C6 C#6

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C#6 C6 D6 Eb6 C#6 D6
Eb6 D6 C#6 Eb6 E6 F6 D6 Eb6 E6
E6 Eb6 F6 F#6 E6 F6
F#6 F6 E6 F#6 G6 G#6 F6 F#6 G6
G6 F#6 G#6 A6 G6 G#6

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Treble Mode table (2/2)

B-Griff Fin D-Griff 1 D-Griff 2

G#3 G3 F#3 F3 F#3

Bb3 A3 G#3 G#3 G3 F#3 G3 G#3 A3
B3 Bb3 A3 G#3 A3 Bb3
C#4 C4 B3 B3 Bb3 A3 Bb3 B3 C4
D4 C#4 C4 B3 C4 C#4
E4 Eb4 D4 D4 C#4 C4 C#4 D4 Eb4
F4 E4 Eb4 D4 Eb4 E4
G4 F#4 F4 F4 E4 Eb4 E4 F4 F#4
G#4 G4 F#4 F4 F#4 G4
Bb4 A4 G#4 G#4 G4 F#4 G4 G#4 A4
B4 Bb4 A4 G#4 A4 Bb4
C#5 C5 B4 B4 Bb4 A4 Bb4 B4 C5
D5 C#5 C5 B4 C5 C#5
E5 Eb5 D5 D5 C#5 C5 C#5 D5 Eb5
F5 E5 Eb5 D5 Eb5 E5
G5 F#5 F5 F5 E5 Eb5 E5 F5 F#5
G#5 G5 F#5 F5 F#5 G5
Bb5 A5 G#5 G#5 G5 F#5 G5 G#5 A5
B5 Bb5 A5 G#5 A5 Bb5
C#6 C6 B5 B5 Bb5 A5 Bb5 B5 C6
D6 C#6 C6 B5 C6 C#6
E6 Eb6 D6 D6 C#6 C6 C#6 D6 Eb6
F6 E6 Eb6 D6 Eb6 E6
G6 F#6 F6 F6 E6 Eb6 E6 F6 F#6
G#6 G6 F#6 F6 F#6 G6
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Restoring the factory defaults

10. Restoring the factory defaults

You can reset the FR-1 to its factory settings, which means (2) Hold down [SET] and
that your own settings (including the User Programs) are Treble register [4] while VOLUME
replaced by the settings the FR-1 contained when you first switching the FR-1

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got it. Consider archiving your settings (see p. 26) before back on.
POWER
loading the factory defaults. When all settings have OFF

(1) Switch off the FR-1 by turning the [VOLUME] A knob been initialized, all Tre-
all the way to the left (“POWER OFF”). ble registers briefly
flash in red.
The FR-1 now again
sounds and behaves like
when you first bought
it.

11. Using optional batteries

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Your FR-1 has a compartment into which you can install 8 optional rechargeable AA-type batteries. You can therefore play your
instrument without connecting the supplied adaptor.

(3) Insert 8 rechargeable AA-type batteries into the com-

Installing and removing batteries partment (4 on either side), taking care to orient them
The FR-1 provides a battery compartment into which 8 in accordance with the “+” and “–” indications.
rechargeable Ni-MH (AA-type) batteries can be installed.
By pressing [SET] + register [3] (BATT), you can check the bat-

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tery status. If all registers (the green and red ones) are lit, the
batteries are fully charged. If only the red registers light, the
remaining battery life is about 1 hour. (You may need to hold
down [SET] to check the battery status.) If the [DRUM] button
and only the first two registers light during this operation,
the FR-1 is powered by the supplied adaptor. If the
[ORCHESTRA] button lights, the batteries are used to power
the FR-1.
Note: Please see page 7 for notes on battery handing.
(1) Switch off the FR-1.
(2) Remove the cover from the FR-1’s battery compartment

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by pressing the two tabs and lifting the cover.

(4) Close the FR-1’s battery compartment.

Note about rechargeable batteries

Certain batteries can be recharged several times before they
need to be replaced with a new ones. Note that it is normal
for the batteries to last increasingly shorter as time goes by.
At the end of their life cycle, they may only last one hour, for
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Specifications

12. Specifications

■ Keyboards Note: Carbon and alkaline batteries should not be used. Be sure to
Right hand: FR-1 (piano) 26 piano-type keys, velocity sensi- only use rechargeable Ni-MH AA-type batteries.
tive (starting at a B key) ■ Others
FR-1 (buttons) 62 buttons, velocity sensitive Connectors: HEADPHONE socket (stereo), OUTPUT sockets (L/
Mono(Treble), R/Mono(Bass)), MIDI socket (Out/In function
Left hand: 72 velocity-sensitive bass buttons
adjustable via FUNCTION parameter), DC IN socket
■ Bellows Power supply: external AC adaptor (100~240V, universal)
Real pneumatic detection of bellows pressure (high-resolution Dimensions (mm):
pressure sensor) FR-1 (piano): 395 (H) x 365 (W) x 195 (D) mm
Bellows resistance regulator
FR-1 (button-type): 375 (H) x 365 (W) x 195 (D) mm
■ Sound source
Weight (without straps or optional batteries):
Max polyphony: 128 voices
Wave ROM: 16MB of waveforms FR-1 (piano): 5.5kg
Tones: 7 accordion Sets, each including: FR-1 (button-type): 5.5kg
8 Treble registers, 3 Bass registers, 3 Orchestra Bass registers, 3
Orchestra Chord registers, 4 Orchestra sounds, 4 Organ sounds ■ Supplied accessories
Treble reed footages: 4 1/4”→ 1/4” phone (guitar) cable
Bass reed footages: 5 Earphones (with 1/8”→ 1/4” adaptor plug)
Chord reed footages: 3 External AC adaptor
Quick Start manual, CD-ROM with Owner’s Manual
■ PBM (Physical Behavior Modeling)
Reference caps for the treble buttons (FR-1 button-type)
Noises: stopping-reed growl, closing valve noise, left button noise
Strip for securing the adapter, MIDI and/or audio cables
Individual reed simulation: hysteresis threshold, Expression curve,
pressure-variant filter, pressure-variant pitch deviation Hexagonal wrench
Reed sound wave switching: by bellows acceleration, by note Straps
repetition speed Replaceable “traforo” inlay sheets: 5

■ Musette tuning ■ Options

Micro tuning presets: 15 (Dry, Classic, F-Folk, American L/H, North Accordion soft bag
Europe, German L/H, D-Folk L/H, Alpine, Italian L/H, French, Scot- Rechargeable Ni-MH (AA-type) batteries (8) from third-party
tish) suppliers (max. 2500mAh)

■ Effects
Note: In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/
Reverb: 8 types, Chorus: 8 types, Rotary Slow/Fast (for organ or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
sounds)
■ Panel controls
Knob: VOLUME/POWER
Registers: 4x Treble, Set, 3x Bass
Buttons: ORCHESTRA/ORGAN, ORCH BASS, ORCH CHORD, LEFT
REGISTER, DRUMS/DEFAULT, SONG/DEMO, USER PROG/DEC,
METRONOME/INC
■ Operation modes
Bass & Chord modes: 2 Bs Rows, 3 Bs Rows A-7th, 3 Bs Rows A-
5dim, 3 Bs Rows B-7th, 3 Bs Rows B-5dim, 3 Bs Rows Bx
Treble modes (button-type): C-Griff Europe, C-Griff 2, B-Griff
Bajan, B-Griff Fin, D-Griff 1, D-Griff 2
Octave: Down (–), 0, Up (+) (for Treble and Orchestra)
DRUMS: 4 drum/percussion sets
SONG function: 4 preset songs with selectable mute function for
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left- or right-hand part

■ Power supply
Supplied external adaptor or optional batteries
■ Power consumption
375mA (using external adaptor)
■ Expected battery life under continuous use:
Ni-MH 2000mAh ±5.5 hours
This varies depending on the actual conditions of use.

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Scores of the internal educational songs

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35
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Appendix

13. Appendix
ORGAN REGISTER RX
Demo Songs — — 5 Full (Rotary Slow)
— — 6 Jazz (Rotary Slow)
# SONG TITLE* PERFORMED BY — — 7 R & B (Rotary Slow)
01 Bal Musette Ludovic Beier — — 8 Perc (Rotary Slow)
— — 9 Full (Rotary Fast)
02 Dreaming of Organ Ludovic Beier — — 10 Jazz (Rotary Fast)
03 Swingin’ The Blues Ludovic Beier — — 11 R & B (Rotary Fast)
— — 12 Perc (Rotary Fast)
04 Forro de Janeiro Ludovic Beier
BASS REGISTER RX
05 Tango Dancers Ludovic Beier — — 1 8'/4'/2'
— — 2 16'/8'/8-4'/4'/2'
06 Eastern Wind Ludovic Beier
— — 3 16'/2'
07 Sax On The Phone Ludovic Beier ORCH BASS REGISTER RX
— — 1 Acoustic
08 O Sole Mio Sergio Scappini
— — 2 Bowed
[*] Copyright © Roland Europe Spa. All rights reserved. Unautho- — — 3 Tuba Mix
rized use of the demo songs for purposes other than private ORCH CHORD REGISTER RX
enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. The performance — — 1 St. Strings
data of the demo songs are not transmitted via MIDI. — — 2 Chorus Organ
— — 3 Steel Guitar
SET RX

DRUMS Sets —
—
—
—
1
2
CLASSIC
JAZZ
Set [1] (Folk) 0–4–8* Note no. Set [2] (Jazz) 0–4–44 Note no. — — 3 BANDONEON
1 Snare 38 1 Jazz Snare 38 — — 4 ALPINE
Tambourine 54 Pedal HiHat 32
— — 5 I FOLK
2 Bass Drum 36 2 Ride Cymbal 59
HiHat 42 — — 6 D FOLK

Set [3] (Tarantel) 0–4–8 Note no. Set [4] (Latin) 0–4–8 Note no. — — 7 F FOLK
1 Tamorra 1 2 1 Pandeiro 5 14
2 Tamorra 2 3 2 Pandeiro 3 12
Bass Drum 36

[*] Drum Kit address. First digit= CC00, second digit= CC32, third digit=
PC

MIDI Program change messages

BANK SELECT PROGRAM
MSB CC00 LSB CC 32 CHANGE SECTION
BANK SELECT AND PROGRAM CHANGE TX
0 0 1~8 Treble Register
0 0 1~3 Bass Register
0 0 1~3 Orch Bass Register
0 0 1~3 Orch Chord Register
0 0 1~4 Orchestra Register
0 0 5~12 Organ Register
0 0 1~7 Set
TREBLE REGISTER RX
— — 1 Bassoon
— — 2 Bandon
— — 3 Master
— — 4 Organ
— — 5 Clarinet
— — 6 Musette
— — 7 Piccolo
— — 8 Oboe
ORCHESTRA REGISTER RX
— — 1 String
— — 2 Sax
— — 3 Clarinet
— — 4 Scat Voice

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MIDI Implementation Chart

[V-Accordion] Date: July 2008
Model: FR-1 Version: 1.00

Function... Transmitted Recognized Remarks

7 Parts: 1= Treble, 2= Bass,

3= Chord, 4= Orchestra,
Basic Default 1~16 1~16 5= Orchestra Bass, 6= Orchestra
Channel Changed 1~16, Off 1~16, Off Chord, 10= Pad, 1 Logical part:
13= Basic MIDI Channel for SET
change

Default Mode 3 Mode 3

Mode Message ***** *****
Altered *****

Note 0~127 0~127

Number True Voice ***** 0~127

Note ON O O
Velocity
Note OFF O O

After Key’s X X
Touch Ch’s X X

Pitch Bend X X

00,32 O O Bank Select

07 X X Volume
10 X X Panpot
Control
11 O *1 O Expression
Change
64 X X Hold 1
91 X X Reverb Send
93 X X Chorus Send

Recognized: 1~12:
1~8: Treble Registers
Program O O 1~3 Bass registrs
1~3 Orchestra Bass
Change True # 0~11 0~11 1~3 Orchestra Chord
1~12 Orchestra/Organ
1~7 Set

System Exclusive O O *3

Song Position Pointer X X

System
Song Sel X X
Common
Tune X X

System Clock X X
Real Time Commands X X

All Sounds Off X X

Reset All Controllers X X
Aux Local On/Off X X
Messages All Notes Off X X
Active Sense O O
Reset X X

*1 O X is selectable
Notes *2 Recognized as M=1 even if M≠1
*3 Only bulk dump

Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO O: Yes

Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO X: No
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