Roland FR-1XB BK

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Roland FR-1XB BK

Roland

FR-1XB BK

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 412057
Brand: Roland
Model: FR-1XB BK
Price: $2,066.90

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The FR-1XB BK is a really interesting hybrid—it nails the feel of an accordion thanks to the velocity-sensitive action, but offers a ton of sounds and conveniences you just can’t get with a traditional instrument. It’s perfect for gigging musicians wanting a lighter, versatile option, or for students wanting to explore accordion without the commitment of a complex mechanical instrument. The sound modelling is surprisingly convincing, too.

Product Description

  • Roland FR-1XB BK
  • Accordion
  • 62 Keys velocity sensitive
  • 72 Bass buttons velocity sensitive
  • 128 Voice polyphony
  • Treble reed footages 4
  • Bass reed footages 5
  • 7 Accordion sets with 8 treble registers
  • 16 orchestral sounds
  • 3 bass registers
  • 3 bass orchestra registers
  • 5 orchestral chord registers and 8 registration memories
  • Replication of the accordion sounds like bellows and reeds
  • LED Display
  • New bellows sensor
  • USB port for media storage
  • MP3 and Wave Player
  • Effects such as reverb and chorus
  • Musette tuning
  • Real-time control for volume
  • Headphone port
  • Line Out
  • MIDI IN/OUT switchable
  • Battery operation with rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (AA)
  • Speakers: 2 x 7 Watt
  • Weight: 6.5 kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 405 x 365 x 195 mm
  • Colour: Black
  • Includes: Carrying strap and power adapter (PSB-230EU)
PROS
  • • Built-in MP3/Wave player simplifies practice and performance scenarios.
CONS
  • • The digital nature may not satisfy purists seeking authentic acoustic feel.

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Key Features

Type Digital Accordion
Keys/Buttons 62 velocity-sensitive
Bass Buttons 72 velocity-sensitive
Registers 8 treble, 16 orchestral, 3 bass, 3 bass orchestra, 5 orchestral chord
Weight 6.5 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The bellows sensor translates your bellows movement into dynamic changes in volume and expression, adding realism to the digital sounds and mimicking the response of a traditional accordion.
The instrument uses rechargeable Ni-MH AA batteries, and while they are accessible, replacement requires opening the instrument's casing—it’s not a simple swap.
Yes, the MIDI IN/OUT ports allow for sophisticated integration with external hardware and software, enabling nuanced control over sound shaping and effects processing.

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