The Roland FR-3X V-Accordion Key Version features new bellows pressure-sensing circuitry, providing faster response and higher sensitivity and precision, plus detection of the bellows opening and closing. In addition, the new bellows resistance regulator lets you adjust the bellows’ inertia for the ultimate in comfort and playing feel.
The FR-3X is loaded with great accordion sounds. You can switch instantly from an Italian jazz accordion, for example, to German folk, French musette, or Russian bajan without changing your technique. In addition, orchestral sounds are onboard the FR-3X as well as a Virtual Tone Wheel generator, which lets you enjoy authentic organ sounds with bellows pressure control. You can even play percussion sounds with your left hand using the bass and chord buttons. Thanks to the Bass To Treble mode, the FR-3X can also be used like a “Bassoon Accordion”.
The USB host capability allows you to customise orchestra and accordion sounds, to save/load user program data and to manage MP3s and Wave files.The USB host capability allows you to customise orchestra and accordion sounds, to save/load user program data and to manage MP3s and Wave files.
For the ultimate in flexibility, the FR-3X lets you control external MIDI-compatible instruments. The Treble keyboard and chord/bass buttons are velocity-sensitive, while the bellows controller provides more articulation possibilities than any other MIDI keyboard, MIDI wind instrument, etc.
Though the FR-3X is a fully electronic instrument, the internal amplification is ideal for small venues. You can also operate FR-3X from ten commercially available rechargeable Ni-MH batteries for the ultimate in portability. Five-hour battery operation with speaker on and eight-hour without guarantees long uninterrupted performances.
The Roland FR-3X V-Accordion Features: