FR-5b: V-Accordion®
Roland’s Revolutionary V-Accordion Family Grows With New Button-Type Models
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Sound
The
FR-7b/5b features a 128-voice polyphonic sound engine, 428 tones in 40
accordion sets (each including 14 Treble registers, 7 Bass registers, 7
Free Bass registers, 7 Orchestral Bass registers, 7 Orchestra Chord
registers, 7 Orchestra Free Bass registers and 22 Orchestral Sounds).
PBM (Physical Behavior Modeling)
At
the heart of the FR-7b/5b is Roland’s proprietary PBM technology for
breathtaking sounds and amazing modeling possibilities. Physical
Behavior Modeling uses complex algorithms for accurate recreations of
every detail of a wide variety of acoustic accordions. All physical
behavior aspects and expressive nuances of an acoustic instrument are
faithfully reproduced.
Simulations
The FR-7b/5b is
capable of simulating up to 40 different accordions (or to create as
many virtual instruments) based on samples of popular traditional
acoustic accordions, each with its own “idiosyncratic” tuning. It is
possible to switch from an Italian jazz accordion to German folk,
French Musette, or a historic Bandoneon sound — without physical
modifications to the instrument itself. On top of that, each sound can
be played using the same familiar accordion techniques.
Orchestral sounds
The
FR-7b/5b incorporates Roland’s acclaimed orchestral sounds. 22
orchestral sounds are provided for the treble keyboard, while each bass
section (bass, chord, free bass) can trigger its own orchestral sounds.
Flexibility
The
V-Accordion faithfully reproduces the familiar sounds and nuances of a
traditional accordion, while granting the versatility, flexibility and
advantages of a digital musical instrument. You can select and switch
between a wide range of sounds and/or accordion types, or create your
own unique timbres. Furthermore, both keyboards can be transposed to
play within a wide range of keys and octaves.
Unique All-In-One Design
The
FR-7b contains a digital amplification system powered by a rechargeable
Ni-MH battery pack, and is thus a self-contained instrument. The
battery pack powers a pair of neodymium woofers and tweeters for a
consistent, full range low-end to high-end output. The high-resolution
bellows pressure sensor provides amazing expressive power not available
on conventional digital keyboard instruments. The FR-5b contains the
same features and sounds of the flagship model of the V-Accordion line
but without the speakers and amplification system. The rechargeable
Ni-MH battery pack is optional, providing a lightweight model for stage
performance. The FR-5b is available in red or dark grey.
Expand your performance capabilities
The
V-Accordion introduces revolutionary expressiveness for a digital
musical instrument. The right- and left-hand keyboards are both
velocity-sensitive, while a master bar adds even more creative options
(including aftertouch control). The high-resolution bellows pressure
sensor provides amazing expressive power, not available on conventional
digital keyboard instruments. Utilizing the high/low modes (notes
above/below the first key you press play a different sound), you can
control up to 4 parts simultaneously in real-time. Also the FR-7b/5b’s
bass section has been expanded to include control of additional
orchestral sounds via the orchestra chord and orchestra free bass
sections. Moreover, the FR-7b/5b is MIDI-compatible and can be used to
control external modules.