Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Lite Dale Mathis Edition - Black
Compact and Lightweight with Advanced Features
V-Accordions have revolutionized the music world, and Roland has dedicated itself to the ongoing development of these amazing instruments. The FR-1x series is the newest addition to the famous V-Accordion family. These compact, lightweight models offer the same flexibility and portability as their popular FR-1 predecessors, but add significant features, including USB functionality and advanced bellows-pressure circuitry for enhanced sensitivity and precision. With new-generation speakers onboard and an expanded 7-segment/3-character display, the FR-1x piano-type and FR-1x button-type set a powerful standard for a small lightweight accordion.
- Full range high quality speakers on board in bass reflex box: 7 W x 2
- USB memory port for Wave/MP3 player, new-sounds upload, data loading/saving
- Professional look with friendly user interface and 7-segment LED
- Standard and Free Bass modes
- 16 Accordion Sets, 16 Orchestral sounds, four Virtual Tone Wheel presets, eight User Programs
- Available in black or red
Exclusively at Kraft Music, the Dale Mathis Edition
Roland V-Accordions have a fat, rich tone that is far superior to the original factory versions. Dale Mathis has spent thousands of hours creating custom sounds, making this accordion sound terrific the first time you play it. The Dale Mathis Edition FR-1x sound set includes 8 custom User Programs and 4 custom User Sets. Visit www.dalemathisaccordion.com for a complete list of custom sounds. You'll also find more than 300 pieces of free sheet music as well as numerous lessons and help videos. When you purchase a V-Accordion from Kraft Music you will also receive free support from Dale Mathis himself!
Perfect for Students and Pros
Light and small, the FR-1x is perfect for young players, music studios, and schools. They are the most compact of all V-Accordions, but cut no corners in sound quality. It's also a perfect instrument for the professional accordionist and live performer. The FR-1x's battery power and onboard speakers make it ideal for the strolling accordionist. The FR-1x is great instrument for musicians who perform musical styles such as folk, rock, roots-rock, blues, zydeco, and more.
Play Anytime, Anywhere
Enjoy instant, high-quality sound from the onboard speakers or play privately with ear buds or headphones (sold separately). The FR-1x is also the perfect instrument to travel with. Because of its compact size, it fits in the overhead storage compartment on most commercial airplanes.
Advanced Musical Expression
With the FR-1x series, you can access over a dozen different accordion sounds instantly. There are even orchestral instruments onboard, as well as virtual tone wheel organs with realistic rotary effects. The FR-1x also includes onboard manual drum/percussion sounds that can be played with the bass and chord buttons!
USB Memory Port and USB Computer Port on Board
The USB memory port allows you to easily store data such as User Program, and to upload new sounds, thanks to the USB Flash Memory. Moreover you can manage MP3 and Wave files using the optional USB Flash Memory. Their playback is a good educational application and can enhance live performances too. The USB computer port is dedicated to MIDI computer applications, such as sequencer software programs.
Faster Response and Higher Sensitivity
Thanks to Roland's sound generator that is optimized for Accordion performance, the FR-1x will satisfy even the most demanding accordion player. Thanks to this new technology accordionists can feel perfectly at ease when playing their music especially once they have experienced the enhanced response of this instrument.
Set Editor Software
A dedicated software program allows you to create a dedicated User Set for the FR-1x with access to all Orchestra, Orchestra Bass and Orchestra Chord sounds. It will be available on the Roland Web site as a free download. Thanks to the USB port, it will be easy to load user sets into the FR-1x.
SKU | ROL-FR1XBK |
Vendor | Roland |
Built In Speakers | Yes |
Connectivity | MIDI and USB |
Included From Manufacturer |
PSB-1U Power Supply Reference caps for the bass buttons Straps Strip for securing the adapter, MIDI and/or audio cables |
Keys Weighted | No |
Key Cover | No |
Number of Keys | 26 |
MPN | FR1XBK |
Piano Cabinet Style | Portable |
Product Unique Features |
Bellows Resistance Regulator wheel with fine adjustment Wave Expansion: 2 internal areas (8 MB each) to load new sounds Audio Player: mp3/Wave player from USB memory Runs on 8 AA batteries (use only rechargeable Ni-MH type) |
Accompaniments | No |
Duet Mode | No |
Finish | Black |
Half-Damper Support | No |
Audio Outputs | (2) 1/4" Output - L/Mono (Treble), R/Mono (Bass) (1) 1/4" Headphone |
Key Action | Right hand: 26 Keys, velocity sensitive (starting at B key) Left Hand: 72 bass buttons, velocity sensitive |
Layer Feature | Yes |
Metronome | Yes |
Product Weight | 14 lbs 6 oz |
Song Recorder | Audio & MIDI |
Number of Sounds | 16 Accordion Sets (including 4 User Sets), each one including: 14 Treble Registers, 7 Bass/Chord registers, 7 Free Bass registers, 7 Orchestra Free Bass registers, 7 Orchestra Bass registers, 7 Orchestra Chord registers |
Speaker Power | 2 x 7 Watts |
Speaker Size | (2) 3.5" |
Split Feature | No |
Storage Type | Internal;USB Flash Drive |
Transpose Feature | Yes |
Voices of Polyphony | 128 |
Width | 16" |
Depth | 14-3/8" |
Height | 7-11/16" |
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