Features
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V-Accordion
FR-18 diatonic
1. Features
Adjustable keyboard layout (tablature) and key
note
The FR-18 diatonic grants you the possibility to easily
configure your favorite keyboard layout. You can
choose from among 12 factory tablatures.
Changing the instrument’s tonality is also possible, so
that you can play in any key with your FR-18
diatonic. There are 12 different musical keys that can
be selected at the press of a button.
Super realistic accordion simulations
The FR-18 diatonic contains sounds that were
obtained by sampling popular traditional acoustic
diatonic accordions. This diatonic V-Accordion allows
you to switch from a traditional Italian “Organetto”
to a typical “Tex-Mex” sound without changing
instruments, for instance.
Different tuning systems and scales are also available.
Orchestral sounds
8 orchestral sounds are available and can be used in
combination with traditional diatonic accordion
sounds—complete with full bellows articulation, and
unique keyboard modes (Solo, Dual).
In addition, the FR-18 diatonic provides 3 orchestral
bass and orchestral chord sounds for the bass and
chord sections.
Virtual Tone Wheel organ sounds
The FR-18 diatonic allows you to play amazing organ
parts in almost the same way as an organ player
using the treble section. Every organ sound features a
Rotary effect (both slow and fast).
Drum sounds
You can also use the FR-18 diatonic to play simple
drum parts with your left hand (bass and chord sec-
tions).
Sound expansion
The FR-18 diatonic provides two internal memory
banks that allow you to add new sounds.
PBM (Physical Behavior Modeling)
The FR-18 diatonic is based on Roland’s sound gener-
ation technology called “PBM” (Physical Behavior
Modeling) whose sonic result is very close to the
sound of traditional diatonic accordions.
The digital advantage
The FR-18 diatonic includes all functions and sounds
of a traditional diatonic instrument, thus conveying a
truly natural feel and sound. Yet it also provides the
advantages only an electronic musical instrument
can give you:
• you can play using any desired keyboard layout (tab-
lature) and in any key.
• possibility to choose among a variety of sounds.
• you can play with headphones, i.e. without disturbing
your neighbors or family.
•tuning stability over time and wear resistance of all
mechanical parts.
•reduced overall weight.
Superb performance flexibility
The FR-18 diatonic allows you to control external
MIDI-compatible instruments. The treble buttons are
velocity-sensitive, while the bellows controller pro-
vides more articulation possibilities than any other
MIDI keyboard, MIDI wind instrument, etc., you may
know.
Sophisticated bellows response
You will love the instrument’s fast response, high
sensitivity and detection accuracy of opening/closing
movements of the bellows, which have become pos-
sible thanks to a new bellows pressure sensing cir-
cuitry.
A bellows resistance regulator knob allows you to
adjust the bellows’ inertia to your preference.
Save your settings (User Programs) to a USB
memory
You can save your settings (User Programs) by con-
necting an optional USB memory to the FR-18
diatonic’s USB port, allowing you to use them on
another FR-18 diatonic, or to share your settings
with other FR-18 diatonic users.
Useful accessory
The FR-18 diatonic has a compartment for
optional rechargeable Ni-MH (AA-type) batter-
ies, so that you don’t need to connect it to a
wall outlet. Consider purchasing such batteries
(you will need 8) when performing on stage.
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