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FR-2+b GB.book Page 1 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 11:19 AM
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Owner’s Manual
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FR-2+b GB.book Page 2 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 11:19 AM 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 89/336/EEC. Dieses Produkt entspricht der europäischen Richtlinie EMC 89/336/EEC. Ce produit est conforme aux exigences de la directive européenne EMC 89/336/EEC. Questo prodotto è conforme alle esigenze della direttiva europea EMC 89/336/E
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FR-2+b GB.book Page 3 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 11:19 AM V-Accordion r Features 1. Features • possibility to choose among a wide variety of sounds; PBM (Physical Behavior Modeling) The FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion is based on Roland’s sound gen- •tuning stability over time and wear resistance of all eration technology called “PBM” (Physical Behavior Model- mechanical parts; ing) whose sonic result is very close to the sound of tradi- • you can sound in a differen
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FR-2+b GB.book Page 4 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 11:19 AM FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion Features Using the unit safely The symbol alerts the user to important instructions Used for instructions intended to alert or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is the user to the risk of death or severe determined by the design contained within the injury should the unit be used triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for improperly. general cautions, warnings, or
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FR-2+b GB.book Page 5 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 11:19 AM V-Accordion r Power supply • If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause dam- • Never handle the adaptor or its plugs with wet hands when plug- age or injury. In the interest of safety, please read and observe ging into or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit. the following precautions. • If you need to move the FR-2/FR-2b, take note of the precautions • Carefully follow the installation instructio
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FR-2+b GB.book Page 6 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 11:19 AM FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion Features •When connecting/disconnecting cables, grasp the connector itself—never Precautions for optional batteries pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts or damage to the • The temperature range for use of the batteries depends on the battery cable’s internal elements. type being used. Please see the documentation that came with the bat- •A small amount of heat will radiate from
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FR-2+b GB.book Page 7 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 11:19 AM V-Accordion r Panel descriptions 3. Panel descriptions Treble control panel A BC DEF GH I J A VOLUME knob When you select Set 5, “F FOLK”, the footages change as This knob allows you to set the V-Accordion’s overall vol- follows. This is not printed on the front panel, so please ume. Turn it all the way to the left (“POWER OFF”) to switch refer to the table below: the FR-2/FR-2b off. Tu
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FR-2+b GB.book Page 8 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 11:19 AM FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion Panel descriptions Each register [6]~[8] allows you to select two sounds. When The [METRONOME] button is used to switch the FR-2/ you select an orchestral sound, the corresponding register FR-2b’s metronome on and off (see p. 14). In FUNCTION lights yellow. mode, this button is used to increase the value of the selected parameter. G PAD/DEFAULT button This button is used to
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FR-2+b GB.book Page 9 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 11:19 AM V-Accordion r Bass control panel Connection panel M N O L L DC IN socket mits the bass (and chord) signal. If you only use one This is where you can connect the supplied power jack (connected to the “L” or “R” socket), the FR-2/ adaptor (PSB-1U). Note that you can also purchase 8 FR-2b’s output is mono. optional batteries and use the FR-2/FR-2b without O PHONES socket the adaptor. This is where you can connect stereo headphones
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FR-2+b GB.book Page 10 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 11:19 AM FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion Setting up 4. Setting up Connections The FR-2/FR-2b has a compartment for 8 optional AA-type batteries. Consider purchasing such batteries when performing on stage. Using the OUTPUT sockets The FR-2/FR-2b needs to be connected to an amplification system. If you are using optional batteries and need to connect the FR-2/FR-2b to a PA system or mixer, we recommend using a wireless system to avoid having to use ex
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FR-2+b GB.book Page 11 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 11:19 AM V-Accordion r Listening to the demo songs Note: You can also connect headphones to the PHONES sound). Setting it allows you to choose a lighter or socket, in which case you do not need to establish an audio stronger inertia. Choose the setting that feels most connection. comfortable for you. (4) Turn the FR-2/FR-2b’s [VOLUME] knob A from the Bass strap “POWER OFF” position towards the right. The FR-2/FR-2b’s bass strap (5) Switch
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FR-2+b GB.book Page 12 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 11:19 AM FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion Setting up ■ Using the FR-2/FR-2b’s digital effects When you only use the accordion sounds (i.e. while the While playing on the Treble keyboard, you may have [ORCH¥BASS] B and [ORCH¥CHORD] C buttons are dark), noticed that the accordion sounds are enhanced by effects the bass and chord buttons use the same register, because (probably reverb). The FR-2/FR-2b contains 2 digital they belong to the same accordion se
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FR-2+b GB.book Page 13 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 11:19 AM V-Accordion r Orchestral sounds for the Chord section Note: The dynamics of sounds marked with an asterisk (*) can only be controlled by bellows movements. Those sounds are not velocity sen- sitive. ■ Switching off the Orchestra Bass part (4) Press the [ORCH¥BASS] button again to return to normal Bass mode. Orchestral sounds for the Chord section The orchestral chord part can replace the accordion sound played by the chord rows of th
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FR-2+b GB.book Page 14 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 11:19 AM FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion Other practical functions 5. Other practical functions (Press the [SET] register twice to leave the FR-2/FR-2b’s Switching off sections you don’t need FUNCTION mode.) If, for some reason, you do not want one of the currently ■ Setting the tempo active parts to respond to your playing, you can switch it off: We’ll assume that you are still in “FUNCTION” mode ([SET] This may apply to any of the following combinati
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FR-2+b GB.book Page 15 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 11:19 AM V-Accordion r Using the metronome The setting range is –6~0~5 (where “0” means that no Using the metronome After setting the metronome parameters to your liking, you transposition is used). The value refers to the interval. This can start using the metronome: can be calculated as follows: (4) Press the [METRONOME÷INC] H button (it lights) to start •In what key do you want to play? (This is your “0” value.) the metronome. Example→ C ma
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FR-2+b GB.book Page 16 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 11:19 AM FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion Other practical functions (3) It flashes, and the register assigned to the last song you (3) Use Treble registers [1]~[8] Fto select the desired PAD selected lights. set (i.e. a collection of 5 sounds). (4) Use registers [1]~[8] to select the desired song (see the PAD Set [1] (Folk) PAD Set [5] (Pop) table above). 1 Snare Ghost 1 Pop Stick (5) Move the bellows. 2 Snare Tambourine 2 Snare The first movement of the
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FR-2+b GB.book Page 17 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 11:19 AM V-Accordion r Recording short drum patterns ■ Adding drum sounds to your bass notes and chords Recording short drum patterns The FR-2/FR-2b allows you to record a drum pattern by play- (1) Briefly press the [PAD] G button. ing it in one of the ways described above. The recorded pat- (2) Press and hold the [PAD] button until it starts flashing. tern is repeated over an over (“Loop” function). (3) Use Treble registers [1]~[8] to select th
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FR-2+b GB.book Page 18 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 11:19 AM FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion Editing FUNCTION settings 6. Editing FUNCTION settings The FR-2/FR-2b provides a series of specialized parameters that may come in handy when you need to fine-tune the FR-2/FR-2b’s response to your playing style. Some of these settings can be saved to the FR-2/FR-2b’s User Programs (see p. 22). You can also press and hold these buttons to quickly select Selecting the desired function a significantly higher or lo
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FR-2+b GB.book Page 19 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 11:19 AM V-Accordion r Parameters Transpose [A1]/[3] POW Metronome Time Sign [F2]/[10] OK –6~0~5 Default setting: 0 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 transpose all sections of the FR-2/ This parameter allows you to set the metronome’s time signature. FR-2b, so as to play in one key and sound in another. The settings The settings you can select are: you can select with the registers are: 11/
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FR-2+b GB.book Page 20 Tuesday, August 7, 2007 11:19 AM FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion Editing FUNCTION settings Chorus Level [A2]/[14] OK Bellows Curve [B2]/[16] OK 0~127 Default setting: 16 Fixed Low [1], Fixed Med [2], Default setting: Standard Fixed High [3], X-Light [4], Light [5], This parameter allows you to set the volume of the chorus effect Standard [6], Heavy [7], X-Heavy [8] with respect to the accordion and/or orchestral sounds. It applies to all sections that are currently switched o
