FR-3 Interactive Tour
Interactive demonstration of the FR-3 V-Accordion.
Launch tourCompact is Beautiful!
Even the junior member of the V-Accordion family, the FR-3, provides all the features of a traditional accordion—and a lot more! Lightweight and portable, the FR-3 will be appreciated by budding accordion players and experienced entertainers alike for their portability and flexibility!
37-key piano-type treble keyboard/120 bass buttons
7 new Orchestral Chord/Orchestral Free Bass registers with completely new sounds
Onboard MIDI socket
Supplied with an adapter and a battery compartment (for optional rechargeable AA-type batteries)
Bellows Resistance Regulator
Realistic accordion simulation
The FR-3 can simulate up to 10 different accordions, each including 12 Treble registers, 7 Bass/Chord registers, and 7 Free Bass registers (Free Bass and Bass/Chord are mutually exclusive). For these high-quality sounds, Roland sampled traditional acoustic accordions to provide an instrument that can emulate various accordion types, complete with their specific tuning characteristics. And although it is an electronic instrument, the FR-3 faithfully responds to bellows movement and pressure for authentic expression. Stronger inward and outward movements create a richer, fuller sound, while lighter movements make the sound softer and quieter. There’s even a unique bellows resistance regulator that can be set to match the player’s strength or preference. Increasing or decreasing the bellows resistance is a matter of selecting one of four positions using a conveniently located wheel.
Educational functions
The FR-3 is ideal for students. And not just because it is the smallest accordion in the world to provide a Free Bass mode, but also because it boasts an adjustable metronome. Thanks to the instrument’s MIDI functionality, students can even record their performance on their computer. Practising has never been easier or more efficient!
Orchestral sounds
The V-Accordion includes 10 orchestral sounds (including Trombone, Trumpet, Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Violin, etc.) that can be used together with the traditional accordion sounds in one of four selectable modes.
LED display and multicolor Roland logo
The FR-3 comes with a 3x7-segment LED for monitoring the current sound selections and setting a host of parameters. The illuminated Roland logo is interactive in that it changes color depending on the accordion Set and section (accordion or orchestra) you select. You can even choose your favourite color (from among 26 options), which may prove invaluable when you play in an accordion ensemble with several FR-3 users.
Ins and Outs
The FR-3 can be connected to various external devices (sequencer, arranger keyboards, etc.) using the onboard MIDI socket. Combined with a wireless system you can connect to the external outputs, the FR-3 can be used on the biggest stages while granting its player absolute freedom of movement. The FR-3 also provides a headphone socket.
The lightest member of the V-Accordion line
The FR-3 doesn’t have speakers and is therefore the lightest member of the V-Accordion family. Moreover it has a compartment for optional AA-type batteries (rechargeable).
Keyboard & Bellows
Right hand
Piano-type, 37-key with velocity
Left hand
120 bass buttons with velocity
Standard, Free Bass mode, Orch. Bass, Orch. Chord, Orch. Free Bass
Bellows
Real pneumatic detection of bellows pressure, high-resolution pressure sensor
Bellows Resistance Regulator
Wheel with 4 positions
Sound
Sound Generator
Max polyphony: 64 voices
Tones
10 Accordion Sets, each one including:
12 Treble registers, 7 Bass registers, 7 Free Bass registers,
7 Orchestral Free Bass registers, 7 Orchestral Bass registers,
7 Orchestral Chord registers, 10 Orchestral sounds
Treble reed footages : 4
Bass reed footages : 5
Chord reed footages : 3
Free Bass footages : 2
Orchestral Sounds
Trombone
Trumpet
T Sax
A Sax
Clarinet
Harmonica
Violin
Flute
Jazz Org
Blues Org
Orchestral Bass Sounds
Acoustic
Bowed
Fingered
Fretless
Picked
Tuba
Tuba Mix
Orchestral Free Bass Sounds
Trombone
Clarinet
Oboe
Flute
Perc Organ
Ac Guitar
Ac Piano
Orchestral Chord Sounds
St. Strings
Chorus Organ
Steel Guitar
St. Orch Brass
Choir
Harps+Strings
Guitar+Organ
PBM (Physical Behaviour 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
Switching Reed Sound Wave
By bellows acceleration
By note repetition speed
Musette tuning
Micro tuning presets
16: Off, 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
“Cassotto” and “Sordina” simulation : Yes
Panel controls
Knob controls
Volume, Treble/Bass balance, Reverb, Chorus
Panel Switches
Treble Registers : 10 + Orchestra + Set
Bass Registers : 7
Metronome : On, Off
Other switches : Sordina Mellow/Bright, Power
Operation Modes
Orchestra Mode
Solo, Dual, High, Low
Octave
Down, 0, Up for Treble and Orchestra
Others
Onboard connectors
Headphones Jack (Stereo)
Output Jack: L/Mono(Treble)
R/Mono(Bass)
MIDI connector: OUT/IN (adjustable via MIDI parameter)
Power supply
External AC adapter (100V~240V universal)
Battery (optional): AA type battery (rechargeable)
Supplied accessories
External AC adapter
Owner’s manual
Accordion cloth
Straps
Bass reference caps
Battery holder (pre-installed in compartment)
Optional accessories
Gigbag (BAG-FR-3)
Size and Weight
Width : 481 mm 18-15/16 inches
Depth : 270 mm 10-11/16 inches
Height : 425 mm 16-3/4 inches
Weight : 7.5 kg 16 lbs. 9 oz.
Weight without straps and without optional battery
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.
