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With the FR-3, Roland introduced the first compact V-Accordion to the market. With the FR-3b, Roland launches the first compact 92- button-type Accordion. The FR-3b (“b” stands for button) offers the same flexibility and portability of the compact FR-3s model and the amazing expressiveness of the Roland button-type V-Accordions.

• 92-button keyboard with the ability to change the layout of the Treble button keyboard
• 7 new Orchestral Chord/Orchestral Free Bass registers with new sounds
• Onboard MIDI socket
• The FR-3b  has a compartment for optional AA-type batteries (one-way or rechargeable)
• Bellows Resistant Regulator

92-button-type Accordion
The FR-3b/3sb features a 92-button keyboard with 6 preset Treble button modes (C-Griff Europe, C-Griff 2, B-Griff Bajan, B-Griff Fin, D-Griff 1, D-Griff 2). Players can easily change the note assignments by selecting the button mode that best suits their playing style. They can even remove and reposition the button caps so as to make the button layout correspond to their selected mode. The FR-3sb comes with a set of pro-quality neodymium speakers built in.

Educational Features
The FR-3 Series is the smallest accordion series in the world to provide a Free Bass Mode – perfect for students. All models in the FR-3 series contain a metronome that helps you to develop your sense of rhythm and timing. Thanks to the instruments’ MIDI functionality, students can even record their performance on their computer. Practicing has never been easier or more efficient!

Accordion Simulations and Orchestral Sounds
The FR-3b/3sb boasts a 64-voice polyphonic sound engine that can simulate up to 10 accordions, each with 12 Treble registers, 7 Bass/Chord registers, and 7 Free Bass registers (Free Bass and Bass/Chord are mutually exclusive). The FR-3 series is the smallest accordion series in the world to provide a Free Bass Mode and metronome — perfect for students. The FR-3b and FR-3sb V-Accordions also include 10 orchestral sounds (Trombone, Trumpet, Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Violin, etc.) that can be played separately or in combination with the traditional accordion sounds.

LED Display and Multicolor Roland Logo
The FR-3b/3sb features a 3x7-segment LED for monitoring the current sound selections, and for setting a host of parameters. The illuminated Roland logo is interactive: You can change the color depending on the accordion set and section (accordion or orchestra) you select. Choose your favorite color from among 26 options!

Ins and Outs
The FR-3b/3sb can be connected to various external devices (sequencers, arranger keyboards, etc.) using the onboard MIDI jack. Combined with a wireless the FR-3sb/3b can be used on big stages as well in pubs, restaurants, or even outdoor festivals while granting its player absolute freedom of movement. Both the FR-3b and the FR-3sb provide a headphone jack, while the FR-3sb comes with a set of professional-quality neodymium speakers Built-in.

Travel Companion
To protect the FR-3-series V-Accordions, Roland offers an optional companion travel bag. The BAG-FR-3 is made of a high-quality Cordura fabric, and is resistant to abrasions, tears, and scuffs. The EVA foam interior protects the V-Accordion from shock and impact. The bag includes hand and shoulder straps, plus a large outside pocket for carrying batteries, AC adapter, music books, etc.

Keyboard & Bellows

Right hand : 92-button right-hand keyboard 
Left hand : 120 bass buttons with velocity, Modes: 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 Source 
 
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 Modelling)

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 rechargeable battery 
Supplied accessories : External AC adapter, Owner’s manual, Accordion cloth, Straps, Reference caps fro Treble and Bass buttons, Battery holder (pre-installed in compartment) 
Optional accessories : Gigbag (BAG-FR-3)
 
Size and Weight  
 
Width : 471 mm 18-9/16 inches 
Depth : 240 mm 9-7/16 inches 
Height : 387 mm 15-1/4 inches 
Weight : 7.5 kg 16 lbs. 9 oz.
 
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.