MSRP Price: $3,799.00
MAP: $3,299.00



Roland’s Revolutionary V-Accordion: The ROLAND FR-3 (Technology, Technology, and more Technology Advancements & Exceptional Accordion Craftsmanship all-in-one) This is the NEXT GENERATION Piano Accordion, here today! Engineered, designed and made in ITALY! Expect 100% accordion quality craftsmanship.

Available colors: Black & White

Realistic accordion simulation The FR-3s/3 can simulate up to 10 different accordions, each including 10 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-3s/3 faithfully responds to bellows movements and pressure for authentic expressiveness. 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-3s/3 is ideal for students. And not just because it’s 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. Practicing 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 “interactive” Roland logo The FR-3s/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 favorite color (from among 26 options), which may prove invaluable when you play in an accordion ensemble with several FR-3s/3 users.

Ins and Outs The FR-3s/3 can be connected to various external devices (sequencer, arranger keyboards, etc.) using the onboard MIDI socket. Combined with a wireless system you connect to the external outputs, the FR-3s/3 can be used on the biggest stages while granting its player absolute freedom of movement. Both the FR-3s and the FR-3 also provide a headphone socket, while the FR-3s comes with a set of professional-quality neodymium speakers (hence the “s” in “FR-3s”).

COMPACT IS BEAUTIFUL

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 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 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
Rated power output (FR-3s only)
   2 x 11W RMS

Speakers (FR-3s only)
   2 x 10cm speakers (Neodymium transducer magnets)

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 (FR-3)
   7.5 kg
   16 lbs. 9 oz.

Weight (FR-3s)
   8.3 kg
   18 lbs. 4 oz.

Weight without straps and without optional battery
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.

Manufacturer Direct Link:
http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?ObjectId=760