Roland FR-1X - Page 2

The FR-1x is the smallest model in the V-Accordion series. Thanks to its on board speakers,
3 characters display (LED), Standard and Free Bass modes, the FR-1x sets a new powerful
standard in educational activities at a friendly price; it is extraordinarily light and has a long
battery life. Compared with small sized acoustic accordions, the FR-1x has no sound limit
and is fully compatible with the whole V-Accordion range. Thanks to its headphone socket,
users can practice at night, whenever and wherever they like. The Bass to Treble function
allows users to integrate the FR-1x in ensemble accordion orchestras while its Percussion
sounds allow you to easily play basic percussion accompaniments by Bass & Chord button.
• New pressure sensor, for higher sensitivity and Advanced Physical Behaviour Modelling
such as detection of bellows opening/closing with new bellows pressure sensor circuitry.
• Full range high quality speakers on board in bass reex box: 2x 7W RMS.
• 7 segments, 3 characters display (LED).
• New professional look with new easier U/I.
• Bass & Chord mode: Standard and Free Bass.
• USB memory port on board for new sound upload possibility, Wave/mp3 playback,
Software version updating.
• USB computer port for MIDI computer application.
• Bellows resistance regulator knob to specify the bellows inertia
(the force needed to push and pull it).
• Advanced musical expressions: Bass to Treble function, Percussion sounds
playable by Bass & Chord button.
• Set Editor software (free download from Roland web site).
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New professional look
and full compatibility with
all “X” V-Accordion series.
The FR-1x is an all-in-one instrument.
Its onboard amplication system is powerful
enough for classrooms, small venues
and street performances.
With 8 AA-type rechargeable Ni-MH
optional batteries, the FR-1x does not
need to be connected to a wall outlet,
while granting:
• 8-hour operation in speaker OFF mode;
• 5-hour operation in speaker ON mode.
Built-in speakers and
battery-powered instrument
The USB memory port allows you to easily
store data such as User Program, and to upload
new sounds, thanks to the USB Flash
Memory. Moreover you can manage
MP3 and Wave les using the optional
USB Flash Memory. Their playback is a
good educational application and can
enhance live performances too. The
USB computer port is dedicated to
MIDI computer applications, such as
sequencer software programs.
USB memory port and USB
Computer port on board
Thanks to Roland’s sound
generator that is optimized for
Accordion performance, the
FR-1x will satisfy even the most
demanding accordion player.
Thanks to this new technology
accordionists can feel perfectly
at ease when playing their
music especially once they have
experienced the enhanced
response of this instrument.
Faster response
and higher sensitivity
A dedicated software
program allows you to create
a dedicated User Set for
the FR-1x with access to all
Orchestra, Orchestra Bass
and Orchestra Chord sounds.
It will be available on the
Roland Web site as a free
download. Thanks to the
USB port, it will be easy to
load user sets into the FR-1x.
Set Editor software