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Roland FR-8XB RD button-type V-Accordion red

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Roland FR-8XB RD button-type V-Accordion red
Product no: 9000-0005-5087 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

In addition to the glossy black edition of the Roland FR-8XB V-Accordion, this beautiful red edition is also available. This professional instrument combines a traditional feel with modern-day technology: the FR-8XB feels like a genuine, acoustic accordion, but is equipped with built-in digital modelling technology. As such, it is incredibly versatile, but still offers the expressiveness of an authentic instrument. Roland's unique Dynamic Bellows Behaviour technology has been specifically designed for the FR-8XB and simulates the bellows response of an acoustic accordion, providing a realistic and dynamic playing experience. Naturally, this digital accordion features a wide range of first-class sounds and effects, including a looper function that really enables you to unleash your creativity. Get ready to experience Roland's V-Accordion technology at its best!

Roland FR-8XB: accordion of the 21st century

The Roland FR-8XB V-Accordion can be used autonomously thanks to a 2x 25W built-in amplifier, 2 lightweight neodymium speakers and a battery that can be recharged via the included adapter without removing it from its housing. The digital accordion owes its life-like feel to the Dynamic Bellows Behaviour technology, which ensures that the pressure in the bellows is automatically adjusted to match the number of notes that is played simultaneously. The FR-8XB features three chin switches that allow for handsfree control of various functions, a large colour LCD display and an intuitive control panel. The button-type keyboards of the accordion are equipped with a piston-style mechanism that provides an authentic feel.

A wide range of sounds and options

The Roland FR-8XB is equipped with a large collection of authentic-sounding accordion sounds, as well as 180 orchestral and percussion tones, including strings, brass, electric and acoustic guitars and bass guitars, choirs, organs, synths and drums. It also features a Virtual Tone Wheel organ selection and four memory banks for new sounds from the Roland library. Various modes and layers are available for the 92-button and 120-button keyboards of the FR-8XB. Four powerful multi-effects with 84 algorithms each allow for additional creativity. You can use the built-in looper to create your own backing tracks, or play along with your favourite MP3 or WAV files by plugging in a USB stick. Audio can also be recorded directly to your USB stick or computer.

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The Roland FR-8X is also available in a black edition.

Specifications

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	13,0 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	61,0 x 61,0 x 60,0 cm

Product specifications

Roland V-Accordion digital button-type accordion
colour: red
flagship model of the V-Accordion series
enhanced in various ways, based on the suggestions of professional accordionists
equipped with newly developed Dynamic Bellows Behaviour technology for an authentic bellows response
practical internal battery can be easily charged by means of the included AC adapter
large selection of accordion sounds from all over the world
180 orchestral and percussion sounds and world-class Virtual Tone Wheel organ selection
4 powerful multi-effect engines (MFX)
separate MFX for Accordion, Orchestra 1, Orchestra 2 and Orchestra Chord sections
completely new user interface with a large and clear colour display
intuitive panel control with a logical layout
3 programmable chin switches for handsfree control of various functions
1,400 user memories for storage of your settings
looper function for backing and real-time improvising
recording and playback of audio via USB memory device
USB port for connection to a computer
number of buttons (right hand): 92, velocity-sensitive with aftertouch via Master Bar
number of buttons (left hand): 120, velocity-sensitive
bellows: advanced Dynamic Bellow Behaviour technology
bellows resistance: on, off, -63 to 0 to +64
polyphony: 128 voices
optional sounds can be loaded to the internal memory via USB
first-class modelling technology (APBM)
musette tuning
effects: 8x reverb, 8x chorus, 10x delay
4 multi-effects with 84 effect types
Cassotto simulation
6 assignable function buttons, located on the last row of bass buttons
display: colour LCD, 320 x 240 pixels
power: 2x 25 W
speakers: 2x 9cm neodymium, 2x tweeter
power supply: 24V/4500mA NiMH battery, rechargeable via included AC adapter
battery life: 8 hours (speakers on), 11 hours (speakers off)
outputs: 2x 6.35mm jack L/Mono (Treble), R/Mono (Bass)
headphone connector: 6.35mm stereo jack
MIDI in and out: 2x 5-pin DIN
USB input for USB sticks: USB type A
USB connector for computer: USB type B
dimensions: 510 x 260 x 410 (WxDxH)
weight: 11.9 kg

Included:

AC adapter
rechargeable 24V/4500mA NiMH battery
user manual
reference stickers for the bass buttons
carrying straps
polishing cloth
soft bag

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