Roland FR-4X-RD V-Accordion - Red

There’s plenty to love about the traditional accordion, from its expression to its portability. But if you’ve ever wondered where Roland’s acclaimed range of digital V-Accordions could take your performances, the new Roland FR-4x is your chance to find out. With its light and compact design, responsive pressure-sensing bellows, and full-range onboard speakers, this latest model feels as familiar as your favorite acoustic accordion. But with the same powerful sound engine as Roland’s flagship FR-8x, this digital accordion goes even further. Choose from a wide selection of accordion sounds from around the world, and play in silence using headphones or connect to a PA for live performance. Control other electronic musical instruments via the MIDI connector, or record your playing to a connected USB stick and share your music with the world. While its sounds and playing feel are reassuringly traditional, the Roland FR-4x is an accordion for the modern age

• 37 velocity-sensitive right-hand keys and 120 velocity-sensitive left-hand bass buttons
• Compact and lightweight design
• Sound engine derived from Roland's flagship FR-8x
• 100 accordion sets, 162 orchestral sounds, 32 organ sounds, and 3 drum kits
• High-resolution pressure-sensing bellows with adjustable resistance
• Built-in 2 x 11 W amplification with two 10 cm speakers and one tweeter
• Chorus, reverb, rotary effects, and Cassotto simulation
• Built-in audio recorder with MP3/WAV playback and WAV recording via USB flash drive
• Headphone and line outputs for practice and live performance
• USB and MIDI connectivity
• Four internal wave expansion areas for additional sounds
• Powered by the included AC adaptor or 10 AA rechargeable Ni-MH batteries
• Up to approximately 5 hours of battery life with speakers on or 9 hours with speakers off

Specifications

Keyboard, Bass & Bellows

Right Hand: 37 Keys with Velocity Sensitivity
Left Hand: 120 Bass Buttons with Velocity Sensitivity
Bass & Chord Modes: 2 Bass Rows, 3 Bass Rows A-7th, 3 Bass Rows A-5dim, 3 Bass Rows B-7th, 3 Bass Rows B-5dim, 3 Bass Rows Bx-7th, 3 Bass Rows Belgium
Free Bass Modes: Minor 3rd, Bajan, Fifth, North Europe, Finnish
Bellows: High-Resolution Pressure Sensor for Detection of Bellows Pressure
Bellows Resistance: Fine-Adjustment Regulator Wheel
Bellows Curves: Fixed Low, Fixed Med, Fixed High, X-Light, Light, Standard, Heavy, X-Heavy, Close, Open, Tango, Traditional, Jazz, Classic, Dynamic1, Dynamic2

Sound Source

Maximum Polyphony: 128 Voices
Accordion Sets: 100
Orchestral Sounds: 162
Organ Sounds: 32 Presets for Treble, Orchestra Chord and Orchestra Free Bass Sections; 16 Presets for Orchestra Bass Section
Drum Sets: 3
User Programs: 98 – 7 User Program Banks x 14 Registers
Reed Footages: 7 Treble, 5 Bass, 3 Chord, 2 Free Bass
Sound Modeling: PBM (Physical Behavior Modeling)

Effects

Reverb: 8 Types
Chorus: 8 Types
Rotary for Organ Sounds: Slow/Fast
Cassotto Simulation: Yes
Internal Speaker EQ: 4-Band EQ

Audio Player & Recorder

Playback: MP3/WAV Files from USB Flash Drive
Recording: WAV Files to USB Flash Drive
USB Memory: Song Playback, Recording, and Storage of Customized Sound Settings

Speakers

Rated Power Output: 2 x 11 W
Speakers: 2 x 10 cm
Tweeter: 1
Speakers On/Off: Yes

Connectivity

Outputs: L/Mono (Treble), R/Mono (Bass) – 1/4"
Headphones: Stereo 1/4"
Input: Stereo Miniature
MIDI: IN or OUT
USB Memory Port: Yes
USB Computer Port: USB Hi-Speed MIDI Support
DC In: Yes

Power

Power Supply: AC Adaptor or 10 AA Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries
Battery Life: Approximately 5 Hours with Speakers On / 9 Hours with Speakers Off
Current Draw: 2,000 mA

Dimensions & Weight

Width: 481 mm / 18-15/16"
Depth: 270 mm / 10-11/16"
Height: 430 mm / 16-15/16"
Weight: 8.9 kg / 19 lbs 10 oz. (without straps and batteries)

Included Accessories

Included: AC Adaptor, Power Cord, Owner's Manual, Reference Caps for Bass Buttons, Straps, Accordion Cover, Attachment Strip