Roland FR-4 XB BK

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Roland FR-4 XB BK

Roland

FR-4 XB BK

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 412070
Brand: Roland
Model: FR-4 XB BK
Price: $4,453.90

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The FR-4 XB BK is a fantastic entry point into the world of digital accordions, especially for players wanting a compact, stage-ready instrument with a broad range of sounds. It's a great option for performers who need versatility and portability without sacrificing high-quality sounds and a responsive playing experience – think gigging musicians or students exploring different genres.

Product Description

  • Roland FR-4 XB BK
  • Compact V-Accordion with buttons
  • With high-quality sounds
  • audio recorder
  • and much more
  • 92 buttons with velocity sensitivity and 120 bass buttons
  • Compact housing with low weight
  • Sound module and user interface from the flagship FR-8X
  • Headphones and line outputs
  • 100 Accordion sound sets (67 presets)
  • 162 Orchestral and 32 organ sounds
  • 3 Sets of drums
  • Integrated chorus
  • reverb and rotary effects
  • Integrated audio recorder
  • Fast response and high sensitivity from bellows pressure-sensing circuitry
  • Bellows Resistance Regulator to adjust bellows’ inertia
  • Powerful
  • internal amplifier system (2 speakers + 1 tweeter)
  • Easy-to-read LC display
  • Four expansion slots for access to additional tone libraries (Balkan and Dallape expansions are pre-installed)
  • FR-4 X Editor for convenient programming
  • USB port and MIDI IN / OUT
  • USB port for playing and recording audio files
  • Speakers: 2 x 11 W
  • Power via power supply or 10 AA batteries
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 481 x 270 x 430 mm
  • Weight: 8.9 kg (without strap and batteries)
  • Power supply included
  • PSB-7U
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Flagship FR-8X sound module delivers exceptional sonic realism and versatility.
  • • Pre-installed Balkan and Dallape expansions broaden tonal palette significantly.
  • • Bellows Resistance Regulator allows for nuanced performance control and feel.
  • • Compact design and integrated amplification make it stage-ready and portable.
CONS
  • • The button layout, while standard, requires significant adaptation for traditional players.
  • • The plastic housing, while lightweight, lacks the premium feel of a traditional accordion.
  • • Limited polyphony compared to some digital instruments can impact complex arrangements.

Product Video

Key Features

Type V-Accordion
Keys/Buttons 92 velocity-sensitive buttons
Bass Buttons 120 bass buttons
Registers 100 accordion sounds, 162 orchestral, 32 organ, 3 drum sets
Weight Approximately 11.3 lbs (5.1 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a convincing simulation, but lacks the subtle mechanical feedback of a traditional bellows; the Regulator helps mitigate this, but it's still a digital approximation.
Absolutely; the orchestral and organ sounds are surprisingly good, offering a wider range of performance possibilities for accompaniment or solo work.
Roland offers additional expansion cards, and the FR-4 X Editor software allows for custom tone loading, but compatibility and support may be limited.

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