FR-2/FR-2b

V-Accordion

The Amazing Ultra-Light V-Accordion
The FR-2 series V-Accordions offer the incredible digital advantages of Rolands Physical Behavior Modeling technology, providing true tone and characteristics of the worlds best accordions, but they are significantly lighter than previous models. Perfect for students, stage keyboard players, and traveling musicians.

I FR-2

I FR-2b
G Choice of keyboard types: piano (FR-2) or button (FR-2b) G PBM (Physical Behavior Modeling) enables the true tone and expressive characteristics of the worlds finest accordions G Additional sounds onboard, including piano, organ and strings
G Eight user programs for instant storage and recall of your favorite settings G Lightweight for young students and traveling performers G Pad function for triggering percussion sounds and rhythms G Song function for minus one play-along fun G Battery powered for convenience and portability

Lightweight Champion

At almost half the weight of the flagship V-Accordion, the FR-2/FR-2b is portable and comfortable. Whether youre a student or a professional musician, at home or on stage, your shoulders and back will love this instrument!
Adjustable Bellows Pressure
The improved Bellows Resistance Regulator on the FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion allows you to fine-tune the bellows pressure according to your strength, ability, and personal style another FR-2/FR-2b advantage for comfort and playability.

Portable Power

Powered by eight standard AA batteries (sold separately), the FR-2/FR-2b will set you free in any situation. Roland recommends rechargeable AA batteries to keep you powered and recharged show after show.

Visual Sheets

Choose your look with the six included decorative sheets, or personalize the FR-2/FR-2b with your name or a picture of your band. Unleash your artistic potential.

Performance Parameters

The FR-2/FR-2b has five pads for adding percussive excitement to your performance. Use them as drum pads or to trigger rhythms via Loop Playback Mode. Theres also a Song function for minus one play-along fun. The FR-2/FR-2b contains eight user programs for instant storage and recall of your favorite settings.

Options

Protect your FR-2/FR-2b on the road with the attractive BAG-FR-3, a custom-made gig bag for V-Accordions. And dont forget to bring along Rolands CM-30 amp or CUBE Street for clean, clear amplification. Its the perfect FR-2/FR-2b performance partner.

I BAG-FR-3

Connections
The connection options of the FR-2/FR-2b allow you to perform in any situation. A headphone output is provided for private practice. The Line output lets you plug into amplifiers and mixers onstage or in the studio. MIDI output allows you to play external keyboards and other MIDI-compatible instruments from your V-Accordion.

Amplification

Rolands CM-30 CUBE Monitor is an ideal choice to amplify the FR-2/FR-2b. Its light, small, and affordable, but don't be fooled: The CM-30 can sing loud and proud. And, for those who like to take their show on the road, the battery-powered Roland CUBE Street Amplifier is the ultimate portable solution.

6a Violin 6b Strings 7a Sax 7b Clarinet 8a Flute 8b Organ
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FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion Panel descriptions
Each register [6]~[8] allows you to select two sounds. When you select an orchestral sound, the corresponding register lights yellow. G PAD/DEFAULT button This button is used to switch the PAD function (see p. 16) on and off. While FUNCTION mode is active (see p. 18), this button allows you to recall the factory setting for the selected parameter. H USER PROG/DEC and METRONOME/INC buttons The [USERPROG] button allows you to activate/switch off the FR-2/FR-2bs memory function (see p. 22). In FUNCTION mode, this button is used to decrease the value of the selected parameter.
The [METRONOME] button is used to switch the FR-2/ FR-2bs metronome on and off (see p. 14). In FUNCTION mode, this button is used to increase the value of the selected parameter. I REC/LOOP button This button is used to record a short drum/percussion phrase and to play it back repeatedly (see p. 17). J SONG/DEMO button This button allows you to switch to SONG mode where you can practice your left- or right-hand playing using one of the 16 internal songs (the FR-2/FR-2b plays the part of the other hand). See page 15. Press and hold this button to listen to the FR-2/FR-2bs demo songs.

Bass control panel

K Bass registers (lower row) and pads (upper row) The lower switches allow you to select the desired bass mix (and chord). They include the following accordion footages:

Bass registers

Note: Each register is assigned to only one registration or sound (unlike the treble registers).

16/8/8-4/4/2 8/4/2 16/2

The FR-2/FR-2b allows you to play: accordion chord and bass sounds (like on an acoustic accordion); accordion bass lines with orchestral chords (but no accordion chords); accordion chord parts with orchestral bass notes (but no accordion bass notes). That explains why the bass registers assignments sometimes depend on the status of the [LEFTREGISTER] button. See p. 12 for details. The bass registers are also used to select orchestral sounds for the Bass or Chord section. The row closest to the bellows can be used to play drum and percussion sounds (PAD function, see p. 16).
Pads (press) Registers (press and pull down)
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V-Accordion r Bass control panel

Connection panel

L DC IN socket This is where you can connect the supplied power adaptor (PSB-1U). Note that you can also purchase 8 optional batteries and use the FR-2/FR-2b without the adaptor. M MIDI OUT/IN socket This socket can be used to receive or transmit MIDI data. Its function depends on the setting of the MIDI Out/In parameter (see p. 21).

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 L/MONO + R/MONO INPUT L+R

To a wall outlet

Use either a long signal cable (10m or more) or an optional wireless system (recommended).
Switching the power on and off
The power-on procedure depends on whether or not you are using optional batteries.
Note: If you decide to use rechargeable AA batteries, be aware that they cannot be recharged simply by leaving them in the FR-2/FR-2bs compartment and connecting the adaptor. You will need an external charging unit. Note: Once the connections have been completed, turn on the power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

(4) (5) (6) (7)

You can also simply switch it off. Connect the FR-2/FR-2bs OUTPUT sockets to the external audio device (amplifier, mixing console, etc.). Turn the FR-2/FR-2bs [VOLUME] knob A from the POWER OFF position towards the right. Switch on the receiving audio device. 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 operate normally.
If you are using the supplied adaptor
(1) Connect the supplied adaptor to the FR-2/ FR-2bs DC IN socket. (2) Connect the adaptor to a wall outlet that meets the specifications (see p. 28).
To switch off you system (8) Turn down the output volume of the receiving audio device or switch it off. (9) Turn the FR-2/FR-2bs [VOLUME] knob A all the way to the left (POWER OFF).
If you are using batteries
The adaptor should only be connected to a power source of the type marked on its label. For details on the power consumption, please refer to page 28.
(3) Turn down the output volume of the receiving audio device.
The FR-2b 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-2/FR-2bs compartment (see p. 27). (2) Turn down the output volume of the receiving audio device. You can also simply switch it off. (3) Connect the FR-2/FR-2bs OUTPUT sockets to the external audio device using two 1/4 guitar cables.
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V-Accordion r Listening to the demo songs
Note: You can also connect headphones to the PHONES socket, in which case you do not need to establish an audio connection.
sound). Setting it allows you to choose a lighter or stronger inertia. Choose the setting that feels most comfortable for you.
(4) Turn the FR-2/FR-2bs [VOLUME] knob A from the POWER OFF position towards the right. (5) Switch on the receiving audio device. (6) Start playing. To switch off your system (7) Turn down the output volume of the receiving audio device, or switch it off. (8) Turn the FR-2/FR-2bs [VOLUME] knob all the way to the left (POWER OFF).

Located next to one of the bellows clips and mounted onto the air button (which allows you to release remaining air from the bellows without producing
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Using the FR-2/FR-2bs digital effects While playing on the Treble keyboard, you may have noticed that the accordion sounds are enhanced by effects (probably reverb). The FR-2/FR-2b contains 2 digital effects: Reverb: This effect creates the impression that you are playing in a concert hall, a church or a room. It adds depth to the sound. Chorus: This effect creates the impression that several instruments of the same type are playing at the same time. You can change the type and the level settings of these two effects (see p. 19). Those settings apply to all sections and all Sets.
When you only use the accordion sounds (i.e. while the [ORCHBASS] B and [ORCHCHORD] C buttons are dark), the bass and chord buttons use the same register, because they belong to the same accordion section. (3) If you think the sound is too loud or too soft, you can change the setting of the [VOLUME] knob A.
Using the orchestral sounds
Your FR-2/FR-2b contains PCM sounds (samples) of various instruments that are not related to accordion sounds. Those sounds allow you to expand your musical endeavours. The FR-2/FR-2bs Orchestra functionality comprises three sections: one for the Treble keyboard (called Orchestra), another for the Bass buttons (first two rows, called ORCH BASS), and a third for the chord buttons (remaining rows, called ORCH CHORD). You can specify for each section whether or not the orchestral sounds should be used instead of the accordion sounds.

Bass section

Orchestral sounds for the Treble section
The buttons in this section allow you to play both bass notes and chords. The chords use the (sound) register selected for the Bass section hence the name of this section. The real bass notes are assigned to the two highlighted rows. The remaining buttons are used to play chords. At the factory, three caps are installed on the black buttons in the following illustration. Feel free to remove them and to slide them over other buttons if that feels more comfortable.
Note: Only one orchestral sound can be selected at any one time.
(1) Press one of the registers [6]~[8] once or twice (it lights red). The b sounds can be selected by pressing the corresponding register twice. See page 7 (or the front panel) for the available sounds. (2) Play a few notes on the Treble keyboard.

Note: This parameter is reset when you switch off the FR-2/FR-2b.
Transposing the Treble keyboard in octave steps
The parameter discussed here allows you to transpose the Treble accordion or Orchestra section one octave up or down. (5) Simultanesouly press the [SET] E and [1] (+, one octave down) or [2] (, one octave up) register.

This is what you play

Musette Detune
You probably know that an accordions 8 Treble register may consist of 2 or even 3 reeds that are usually tuned apart to provide a richer sound (accordionists call it the musette effect). One reed is tuned slightly above, the other slightly below the correct pitch (and the third, if available, is tuned properly). Tuning those reeds is a specialist job and usually not performed by accordion players themselves. On the FR-2/FR-2b, 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 8 registers: Dry, Classic, F-Folk, American L, American H, Nord Eur, German L, D-Folk L, Italian L, German H, Alpine, Italian H, D-Folk H, French, Scottish.
Note: This parameter is saved automatically for every register that contains the 8 footage.

Transpose

and this is how it sounds.
(1) Press and hold the [SET] E register until it starts flashing. The Treble keyboard can now be used to select the desired function. (2) Press the A1 key or button 3. See p. 18 for the location. The [SET] E register now flashes rapidly, and the Treble keyboard can once again be used to play notes. (3) Use the [DEC] and [INC] H buttons to set the desired interval. You can also use registers [1]~[8] F to set this parameter, in which case you may have to press the corresponding register twice to obtain the setting marked with an * in the table below. The * symbol represents sharp signs (#) and is indicated by the FR-2/FR-2b by means of a flashing register. If a Treble register flashes, you therefore know that you are transposing to a black key.

Song function

Your FR-2/FR-2b contains 8 popular accordion songs that have been prepared for educational purposes. The left- and right-hand parts are on separate tracks, which allows you to mute one part (left or right hand) to play it yourself. The FR-2/FR-2b will play the other part.

Recording short drum patterns
The FR-2/FR-2b allows you to record a drum pattern by playing it in one of the ways described above. The recorded pattern is repeated over an over (Loop function). (1) Briefly press the [PAD] G button (it lights green). The recording function is only available in PAD mode. See p. 16 for how to select a different PAD set, if necessary.
Note: The metronome is not available while the PAD function is used.
(2) Press and hold the [RECLOOP] I button until it starts flashing. (3) Press a Bass register or button in the bass or chord button row (if the Bass buttons are set to play two drum sounds). Recording starts automatically. (4) Press [RECLOOP] when its finished. The [REC/LOOP] I button lights steadily and your pattern is played back automatically in a loop. (5) Use the Treble and Bass keyboards to play a song to the drum pattern. (6) Press [RECLOOP] again to stop the drum pattern. Press it yet again to restart the drum pattern. (7) Switch off the [PAD] button to leave the FR-2/FR-2bs PAD mode.
Note: The pattern is preserved until you replace it with another pattern. It is lost when you switch off the FR-2/FR-2b.
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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-2bs response to your playing style. Some of these settings can be saved to the FR-2/FR-2bs User Programs (see p. 22). You can also press and hold these buttons to quickly select a significantly higher or lower value. Each time you select a setting that is also assigned to a register, the register in question lights.
Note: Press the [PAD/DEFAULT] G button or the register flagged with a in the discussion below to return to the factory setting of the currently selected parameter.
Selecting the desired function
(1) Press and hold the [SET] E register until it starts flashing. The Treble keyboard can now be used to select the desired function. If you own an FR-2b, please refer to the following illustration for the Treble buttons you need to press (depending on the selected Treble mode, the buttons may be assigned to different notes). For the sake of convenience, the note names of the keyboard version are also shown.

16 G1 G#1 A1 B1 C2 D2 E2 F2 G2 A2 B2 C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 C4 D4 E4 Eb4 Bb3 C#4 Eb3 F#3 G#3 Bb2 C#3 Eb2 F#2 G#2 Bb1 C#2
(4) Press the [SET] register twice to leave the FR-2/FR-2bs FUNCTION mode. If you want to set another FUNCTION parameter, press [SET] once (it flashes slowly), followed by the desired key, then proceed with step (3) above. In the following, the messages at the right edge of the gray bars have the following meaning: OK: Can be saved in the Global area (common to all Sets). POW: Reset when you switch off the FR-2/FR-2b.

Parameters

Master Tune [G1]/[1]

415~440~466 (Hz)

Default setting: 440
This parameter allows you to change the FR-2/FR-2bs overall tuning. The factory default, 440, represents the reference pitch used by all electronic musical instruments. The settings you can select with the registers are: 3 4

432 440

[G#1]/[2]
(2) Press the indicated key or Treble button. (Key names with a # symbol refer to black keys.) The [SET] register now flashes rapidly, and the Treble keyboard can once again be used to play notes. (3) Use registers [1]~[8] F to select one of the suggested values. There may be fewer than 8 registers for the parameter you select. Alternatively, use the [DEC] or [INC] button to select the desired turning. Sometimes, there are more options than can be selected with the 8 registers.
Dry, Classic, F-Folk, American L, American H, Nord Eur, German L, D-Folk L, Italian L, German H, Alpine, Italian H, D-Folk H, French, Scottish

Default setting: Dry

This parameter allows you to choose the system used for detuning the 8 reeds of the selected register. The settings you can select with the registers are:
Classic American L Nord Eur Alpine
Italian L D-Folk L French Scottish
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[A1]/[3]

Metronome Time Sign

[F2]/[10]

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/ FR-2b, so as to play in one key and sound in another. The settings you can select with the registers are:
This parameter allows you to set the metronomes time signature. The settings you can select are: 3 4

Reverb

Recalling a User Program
Proceed as follows to recall a User Program you saved earlier: (1) Press the [USERPROG] H button (it lights). The register of the last User Program you selected flashes yellow. (2) Press the Treble register ([1]~[8]) that is assigned to the User Program you want to use. (3) Press the [USERPROG] button again to leave this mode.

Chorus

[*] Mutually exclusive with corresponding accordion (or orchestral) setting.
Saving the current settings
Here is how to save the current settings of the eligible parameters (see above) to the desired User Program memory.
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V-Accordion r Changing your accordions behavior
9. Changing your accordions behavior
Here are two settings youll probably change only once. But its nice to know that it exists in case you let a fellow accordion player from another country play your FR-2/FR-2b.
Treble Mode (only on the FR-2b)
Like for the accordion instrument itself, there are different varieties of chromatic (button-type) instruments, with different Treble button layouts. Your FR-2/FR-2b can simulate them. Please look at the illustrations on page 23 to identify the setting you need. Pay attention to the note names (all Cs appear on a grey background) and look at how they are arranged, then make your selection. The numbers next to the letters refer to the octave. The numbers below the note names represent the corresponding MIDI note numbers. Here is how to select the desired setting: (1) Switch off the FR-2/FR-2b by turning the [VOLUME] A knob all the way to the left (POWER OFF). (2) Hold down [SET] and one of the following registers while switching the FR-2/FR-2b back on to select the desired setting.

VOLUME

The FR-2/FR-2b is supplied with additional white and black buttons. The white buttons come in two varieties: normal buttons and knurled buttons. The latter are usually used to indicate the C and F notes.

Bass & Chord Mode

This parameter allows you to specify the number of button rows for playing bass notes. The default is 2 bass rows and 4 chord rows. By selecting 3 Bs Rows, you lose the dim chord buttons but that may just be more convenient for you. See also the illustration on page 24. There are four 3 Bs Rows options: A-7th and B-7th mean that the 6th chord row plays seventh chords (7) without the fifth. In the case of a C7 chord, you therefore hear CE-Bb (but not the G). A-7th and B-7th differ in the arrangement of the bass notes (see the illustration on page 24). The A-5dim and B-5dim options mean that those seventh chords dont contain the root note. A C7 chord is sounded with the notes E-G-Bb (but not the C). A-5dim and B-5dim differ in the arrangement of the bass notes (see the illustration on page 24). The Bx-7th option reverses the B-7th settings (from right to left). (1) Switch off the FR-2/FR-2b by turning the [VOLUME] A knob all the way to the left (POWER OFF). (2) Hold and pull down one or two of the following bass registers while switching the FR-2/FR-2b back on to select the desired setting.

Note: Please see page 6 for notes on battery handing.
(1) Switch off the FR-2/FR-2b. (2) Remove the cover from the FR-2/FR-2bs battery compartment by pressing the two tabs and lifting the cover.
Note that this is unnecessary if you manage to install (or remove) the batteries without disconnecting the strip. (4) Insert 8 AA-type (R6) batteries into the compartment (4 on either side), taking care to orient them in accordance with the + and indications.
You should now see a tab that allows you to remove the battery case: (5) Insert the case with the 8 batteries into the compartment. (6) Close the FR-2/FR-2bs 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 example. But that is a gradual process.
(3) Use the tab to pull the battery case out of the compartment.
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FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion Specications

12. Specifications

Keyboards Right hand: FR-2 FR-2b Left hand: FR-2/FR-2b 34 piano-type keys, velocity sensitive (starting at a G key) 82 buttons, velocity sensitive 96 velocity-sensitive bass buttons Others Connectors: HEADPHONE socket (stereo), OUTPUT sockets (stereo), MIDI socket (Out/In function adjustable via FUNCTION parameter) Power supply: external AC adaptor (100~240V, universal) Dimensions (mm): FR-2: FR-2b: 425.5 (H) x 471.5 (W) x 244.3 (D) mm 388.4 (H) x 471.5 (W) x 247.2 (D) mm
Bellows Real pneumatic detection of bellows pressure (high-resolution pressure sensor) Bellows resistance regulator Sound source Max polyphony: 64 voices Wave ROM: 16MB of waveforms Tones: 8 accordion Sets, each including: 10 Treble registers, 5 Bass registers, 5 Orchestra Bass registers, 5 Orchestra Chord registers, 6 Orchestra sounds Treble reed footages: 4 Bass reed footages: 5 Chord reed footages: 3 PBM (Physical Behavior Modeling) Noises: stopping-reed growl, closing valve noise, left button noise Individual reed simulation: hysteresis threshold, Expression curve, pressure-variant filter, pressure-variant pitch deviation Reed sound wave switching: by bellows acceleration, by note repetition speed Musette tuning Micro tuning presets: 15 (Dry, Classic, F-Folk, American L/H, North Europe, German L/H, D-Folk L/H, Alpine, Italian L/H, French, Scottish) Effects Reverb: 8 types, Chorus: 8 types Panel controls Knob: VOLUME/POWER Registers: 5x Treble + 3x Orchestra, Set, 5x Bass Buttons: ORCH BASS, ORCH CHORD, LEFT REGISTER, PAD/ DEFAULT, REC/LOOP, SONG/DEMO, USER PROG/DEC, METRONOME/INC Operation modes Bass & Chord modes: 2 Bs Rows, 3 Bs Rows A-7th, 3 Bs Rows A5dim, 3 Bs Rows B-7th, 3 Bs Rows B-5dim, 3 Bs Rows Bx Treble modes (FR-2b): 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) PAD: 8 drum/percussion sets, phrase recording function SONG function: 8 preset songs with selectable mute function for left- or right-hand part Power supply Supplied external adaptor or optional batteries Power consumption 500mA Expected battery life under continuous use: Ni-MH 2500mAh 5 hours This varies depending on the actual conditions of use.

Note: Carbon and alkaline batteries should not be used.
Weight (without straps or optional batteries): FR-2: FR-2b: 7.5kg 7.5kg
Supplied accessories External AC adaptor Owners Manual Reference caps for the treble buttons (FR-2b) Straps Battery holder (pre-installed in compartment) Replaceable traforo covers: 6 Options Accordion soft bag AA-type batteries (8) from third-party suppliers
Note: In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/ or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice.
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Appendix

13. Appendix

Demo Songs

# SONG TITLE* PERFORMED BY
MIDI Program change messages

BANK SELECT

MSB CC00 LSB CC 32

PROGRAM CHANGE

SECTION
01 Birdy Waltz 02 Bal Musette 03 Swingin The Blues 04 Forro de Janeiro 05 Tango Dancers 06 Eastern Wind 07 Sax On The Phone 08 Bossagroove Aada 10 Bandofunk 11 Iida 12 Finnish Waltz 13 Hot And Brisk 14 Bezaubernder Sinaklia 15 O Sole Mi (Traditional) 16 Edelweiss
Ludovic Beier Ludovic Beier Ludovic Beier Ludovic Beier Ludovic Beier Ludovic Beier Ludovic Beier Marko Rsnen Marko Rsnen Marko Rsnen Marko Rsnen Marko Rsnen Petri Ikkel Sergio Scappini Sergio Scappini Sergio Scappini

0 0

BANK SELECT AND PROGRAM CHANGE TX 1~10 1~5 1~5 1~5 1~6 1~SET RX CLASSIC JAZZ I FOLK D FOLK F FOLK SP FOLK BANDONEON ALPINE Treble Register Bass Register Orch Bass Register Orch Chord Register Orchestra Register Set Bassoon Bandon Clarinet Oboe Master Harmon Musette Celeste Piccolo Organ String Violin Clarinet Sax Flute Organ 16'/8'/8-4'/4'/2' 8'/4'/2' 16'/2' Acoustic Bowed Fingered Fretless Tuba Mix St. Strings Chorus Organ Steel Guitar St. Orch Brass Choir

TREBLE REGISTER RX

ORCHESTRA REGISTER RX
[*] Copyright 2007 Roland Europe Spa. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of the demo songs for purposes other than private enjoyment is a violation of applicable laws. The performance data of the demo songs are not transmitted via MIDI.

BASS REGISTER RX

PAD Sets

Set [1] (Folk) 048*

Snare Ghost Snare Tambourine Bass Drum HiHat Conga Op Conga Slap Bass Drum Jazz Snare Pedal HiHat Ride Cymbal Tom Hi Tom Lo Tamorra 3 Tamorra 1 Tamorra 2 Conga Op Conga Slap Pandeiro 4 Pandeiro 5 Pandeiro 3 Bass Drum Hi Bongo Lo Bongo

Note no.

Set [5] (Pop) 044
Pop Stick Snare Bass Drum HiHat Closed HiHat Open Snare Roll Concert Snare/ OpenTriangl Concert BD Concert Cym. Timpani Techno Kick TR-909 Snare 909 Clap TR-909 Kick/ Tambourine 909 Tom Op 909 Tom Lo Big Gong Udo Long Tabla Na Req Dum Timl Paila Conga Slide Mut Pandeiro

41

ORCH BASS REGISTER RX

ORCH CHORD REGISTER RX

Set [2] (Jazz) 0444
Set [6] (Orchestra) 0449 Note no.
Set [3] (Tarantel) 048 Note no.

Set [7] (TR-909) 0431

Set [4] (Latin) 048

Set [8] (Ethnic) 0450

[*] Drum Kit address. First digit= CC00, second digit= CC32, third digit= PC
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FR-2/FR-2b V-Accordion Appendix
MIDI Implementation Chart
[V-Accordion] Model: FR-2/FR-2b
Function. Transmitted Recognized Remarks
7 Parts: 1= Treble, 2= Bass, 3= Chord, 4= Orchestra, 5= Orchestra Bass, 6= Orchestra Chord, 10= Pad, 1 Logical part: 13= Basic MIDI Channel for SET change
Date: July 2007 Version: 1.00

Basic Channel

Default Changed

1~16 1~16, Off

Mode Note Number Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend
Default Message Altered True Voice Note ON Note OFF Keys Chs
Mode 3 ***** ***** 0~127 ***** O O X X X 00,93 O X X O X X X
Mode 3 ***** 0~127 0~127 O O X X X O X X O X X X Bank Select Volume Panpot Expression Hold 1 Reverb Send Chorus Send Recognized: 1~10:

Control Change

Program Change

True #

O 0~127
1~6: Treble Registers 1~5 Bass registrs 1~5 Orchestra Bass 1~5 Orchestra Chord 1~6 Orchestra 1~8 Set
System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Song Position Pointer Song Sel Tune Clock Commands All Sounds Off Reset All Controllers Local On/Off All Notes Off Active Sense Reset

O X X X X X X X X X O X

Aux Messages
Notes Mode 1: OMNI ON, POLY Mode 3: OMNI OFF, POLY
*1 O X is selectable *2 Recognized as M=1 even if M1 Mode 2: OMNI ON, MONO Mode 4: OMNI OFF, MONO O: Yes X: No
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14. Information

When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.

AFRICA

Al Fanny Trading Office 9, EBN Hagar Al Askalany Street, ARD E1 Golf, Heliopolis, Cairo 11341, EGYPT TEL: 20-2-417-1828

PHILIPPINES

G.A. Yupangco & Co. Inc. 339 Gil J. Puyat Avenue Makati, Metro Manila 1200, PHILIPPINES TEL: (02) 899 9801

CURACAO

Zeelandia Music Center Inc. Orionweg 30 Curacao, Netherland Antilles TEL:(305)5926866

URUGUAY

Todo Musica S.A. Francisco Acuna de Figueroa 1771 C.P.: 11.800 Montevideo, URUGUAY TEL: (02) 924-2335

NORWAY

Roland Scandinavia Avd. Kontor Norge Lilleakerveien 2 Postboks 95 Lilleaker N-0216 Oslo NORWAY TEL: 2273 0074

JORDAN

MUSIC HOUSE CO. LTD. FREDDY FOR MUSIC P. O. Box 922846 Amman 11192 JORDAN TEL: (06) 5692696

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Instrumentos Fernando Giraldez Calle Proyecto Central No.3 Ens.La Esperilla Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic TEL:(809) 683 0305

SINGAPORE

SWEE LEE MUSIC COMPANY PTE. LTD. 150 Sims Drive, SINGAPORE 387381 TEL: 6846-3676

VENEZUELA

Instrumentos Musicales Allegro,C.A. Av.las industrias edf.Guitar import #7 zona Industrial de Turumo Caracas, Venezuela TEL: (212) 244-1122

POLAND

ROLAND POLSKA SP. Z O.O. UL. Gibraltarska 4. PL-Warszawa POLAND TEL: (022) 679 4419

KUWAIT

EASA HUSAIN AL-YOUSIFI & SONS CO. Abdullah Salem Street, Safat, KUWAIT TEL: 243-6399

REUNION

Maison FO - YAM Marcel 25 Rue Jules Hermann, Chaudron - BP491 Ste Clotilde Cedex, REUNION ISLAND TEL: (0262) 218-429

TAIWAN

ROLAND TAIWAN ENTERPRISE CO., LTD. Room 5, 9fl. No. 112 Chung Shan N.Road Sec.2, Taipei, TAIWAN, R.O.C. TEL: (02) 2561 3339

ECUADOR

Mas Musika Rumichaca 822 y Zaruma Guayaquil - Ecuador TEL:(593-4)2302364

PORTUGAL

Roland Iberia, S.L. Portugal Office Cais das Pedras, 8/9-1 Dto 4050-465, Porto, PORTUGAL TEL: 00 60

LEBANON

Chahine S.A.L. George Zeidan St., Chahine Bldg., Achrafieh, P.O.Box: 165857 Beirut, LEBANON TEL: (01) 20-1441

SOUTH AFRICA

T.O.M.S. Sound & Music (Pty)Ltd. 2 ASTRON ROAD DENVER JOHANNESBURG ZA 2195, SOUTH AFRICA TEL: (011)Paul Bothner(PTY)Ltd. Royal Cape Park, Unit 24 Londonderry Road, Ottery 7800 Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA TEL: (021) 799 4900

EUROPE

AUSTRIA
Roland Elektronische Musikinstrumente HmbH. Austrian Office Eduard-Bodem-Gasse 8, A-6020 Innsbruck, AUSTRIA TEL: (0512) 260

EL SALVADOR

OMNI MUSIC 75 Avenida Norte y Final Alameda Juan Pablo II, Edificio No.4010 San Salvador, EL SALVADOR TEL: 262-0788

THAILAND

Theera Music Co. , Ltd. 330 Soi Verng NakornKasem, New Road, Sumpantawongse, Bangkok 10100, THAILAND TEL: (02) 224-8821

ROMANIA

FBS LINES Piata Libertatii 1, 535500 Gheorgheni, ROMANIA TEL: (266) 364 609
TALENTZ CENTRE L.L.C. Malatan House No.1 Al Noor Street, Ruwi SULTANATE OF OMAN TEL: 2478 3443

GUATEMALA

Casa Instrumental Calzada Roosevelt 34-01,zona 11 Ciudad de Guatemala Guatemala TEL:(502) 599-2888

AUSTRALIA/ NEW ZEALAND

AUSTRALIA/ NEW ZEALAND Roland Corporation Australia Pty.,Ltd.
38 Campbell Avenue Dee Why West. NSW 2099 AUSTRALIA For Australia Tel: (02) For New Zealand Tel: (09) 3098 715
BELGIUM/FRANCE/ HOLLAND/ LUXEMBOURG
Roland Central Europe N.V. Houtstraat 3, B-2260, Oevel (Westerlo) BELGIUM TEL: (014) 575811

RUSSIA

MuTek Dorozhnaya ul.3,korp.545 Moscow, RUSSIA TEL: (095) 981-4967
Al Emadi Co. (Badie Studio & Stores) P.O. Box 62, Doha, QATAR TEL: 4423-554
Roland Shanghai Electronics Co.,Ltd. 5F. No.1500 Pingliang Road Shanghai 200090, CHINA TEL: (021) 5580-0800 Roland Shanghai Electronics Co.,Ltd. (BEIJING OFFICE) 10F. No.Section Anhuaxili Chaoyang District Beijing 100011 CHINA TEL: (010) 6426-5050

BARBADOS

A&B Music Supplies LTD 12 Webster Industrial Park Wildey, St.Michael, Barbados TEL: (246)430-1100

UKRAINE

EURHYTHMICS Ltd. P.O.Box: 37-a. Nedecey Str. 30 UA - 89600 Mukachevo, UKRAINE TEL: (03131) 414-40

U.A.E.

Zak Electronics & Musical Instruments Co. L.L.C. Zabeel Road, Al Sherooq Bldg., No. 14, Ground Floor, Dubai, U.A.E. TEL: (04) 3360715

NICARAGUA

Bansbach Instrumentos Musicales Nicaragua Altamira D'Este Calle Principal de la Farmacia 5ta.Avenida 1 Cuadra al Lago.#503 Managua, Nicaragua TEL: (505)277-2557
Rivera Digitec (India) Pvt. Ltd. 411, Nirman Kendra Mahalaxmi Flats Compound Off. Dr. Edwin Moses Road, Mumbai-400011, INDIA TEL: (022) 2493 9051

GERMANY

Roland Elektronische Musikinstrumente HmbH. Oststrasse 96, 22844 Norderstedt, GERMANY TEL: (040) 52 60090

BRAZIL

Roland Brasil Ltda. Rua San Jose, 780 Sala B Parque Industrial San Jose Cotia - Sao Paulo - SP, BRAZIL TEL: (011) 4615 5666

UNITED KINGDOM

Roland (U.K.) Ltd. Atlantic Close, Swansea Enterprise Park, SWANSEA SA7 9FJ, UNITED KINGDOM TEL: (01792) 702701

PANAMA

SUPRO MUNDIAL, S.A. Boulevard Andrews, Albrook, Panama City, REP. DE PANAMA TEL: 315-0101

NORTH AMERICA

CANADA
Roland Canada Ltd. (Head Office) 5480 Parkwood Way Richmond B. C., V6V 2M4 CANADA TEL: (604) Roland Canada Ltd. (Toronto Office) 170 Admiral Boulevard Mississauga On L5T 2N6 CANADA TEL: (905) 362 9707

GREECE/CYPRUS

STOLLAS S.A. Music Sound Light 155, New National Road Patras 26442, GREECE TEL: 2610 435400

INDONESIA

PT Citra IntiRama Jl. Cideng Timur No. 15J-15O Jakarta Pusat INDONESIA TEL: (021) 6324170
Comercial Fancy II S.A. Rut.: 96.919.420-1 Nataniel Cox #739, 4th Floor Santiago - Centro, CHILE TEL: (02) 688-9540

PARAGUAY

Distribuidora De Instrumentos Musicales J.E. Olear y ESQ. Manduvira Asuncion PARAGUAY TEL: (595) 21 492147
Cosmos Corporation 1461-9, Seocho-Dong, Seocho Ku, Seoul, KOREA TEL: (02) 3486-8855

HUNGARY

Roland East Europe Ltd. Warehouse Area DEPO Pf.83 H-2046 Torokbalint, HUNGARY TEL: (23) 511011

MIDDLE EAST

BAHRAIN
Moon Stores No.1231&1249 Rumaytha Building Road 3931, Manama 339 BAHRAIN TEL: 942

COLOMBIA

Centro Musical Ltda. Cra 43 B No 25 A 41 Bododega 9 Medellin, Colombia TEL: (574)3812529