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ROLAND V- Accordion – In Stock Now!

The most exciting development in the evolution of the modern day accordion. This instrument is more true to its acoustic protégé than any conventional reedless type accordion we have ever seen.

Designed as the first such instrument in the world based on Roland’s proprietary Modeling Digital Technology rather than typical partially sampled sounds, Modeling Technology allows the V-Accordion to overcome many of the limitations of today’s reedless accordions – especially those limiting a digital accordion’s ability to reproduce authentic “reed attack” when accenting or playing with energy.

Along with sound customization, illuminated topside display, monitoring the sound of your performance either privately through headphones or through the powerful 50W internal stereo sound system utilizing lightweight neodymium speakers powered via an amazing 8-hour high capacity battery (standard on FR-7), as well as dynamic bellows and finger touch sensitivity on both hands is just the tip of the iceberg with respect to the awesome capabilities of the revolutionary new ROLAND V-Accordions.

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15 min V-Accordion Demo Video

FR-3s/-3: V-Accordion - Compact is Beautiful

Features

Even the junior members of the V-Accordion family, the FR-3s and FR-3, provide all the features of a traditional accordion — and much more. Lightweight and portable, the FR-3s and FR-3 will be appreciated by budding accordion players and experienced entertainers alike for their portability and flexibility.

The FR-3s/-3 gives you More for Less!

Here’s what’s new:

Lightest weight models – just 16 lbs (FR-3) or 18 lbs (FR3s – with internal neodymium speakers and amplifier)
37-key piano-type treble keyboard/120 bass buttons (w/complete full range free bass capability)
7 new Orchestral Chord/Orchestral Free Bass registers with completely new sounds – allowing for the first time, assignment of orchestral sounds to the chord section
Onboard MIDI socket – eliminates need to use an external box or foot pedal midi interface.
Supplied with an AC adapter and a battery compartment for optional AA-type batteries)
Bellows resistance regulator – allows adjustment of bellows speed to suit the performer’s preference.
Novel new quick adjust bass strap fits ANY player in seconds.
New, silkscreened grille indicates virtually all functions, modes and sounds – reducing the need to refer to the owner’s manual, simplifying operation.
Lowest prices ever for a V-Accordion despite so many new features as well as design improvements incorporated as a result of Roland’s responsiveness to customer product feedback.
Incorporates internal product modifications allowing control of external midi expanders and future envisioned accessories. Roland’s commitment to the V-Accordion is unquestionable.
The FR-3 – priced THOUSANDS less than the FR-7! Contact us to order one now during our special NAMM offer – just $2,999.00* for a V-Accordion!! (*Limited time offer can be withdrawn without notice at any time.)

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Realistic accordion simulation
The FR-3s/3 can simulate up to 10 different accordions, each including 10 Treble registers, 7 Bass/Chord registers, and 7 Free Bass registers (Free Bass and Bass/Chord are mutually exclusive). For these high-quality sounds, Roland sampled traditional acoustic accordions to provide an instrument that can emulate various accordion types, complete with their specific tuning characteristics. And although it is an electronic instrument, the FR-3s/3 faithfully responds to bellows movements and pressure for authentic expressiveness. Stronger inward and outward movements create a richer, fuller sound, while lighter movements make the sound softer and quieter. There’s even a unique bellows resistance regulator that can be set to match the player’s strength or preference. Increasing or decreasing the bellows resistance is a matter of selecting one of four positions using a conveniently located wheel.

Just as Professional, with Additional Educational Functions and Ergonomic
Although the FR-3s/3 has absolutely all the sophisticated sound modeling technology features and audio quality of the original FR-7 models, these new compact professional accordions have been reduced in size, lightened by up to 7 pounds, and retain their complete free bass capability while adding a useful metronome function – making the FR-3s/3 models equally ideal for students of all ages. Thanks to the instrument’s MIDI functionality, students can even record their performance on their computer while professionals will find additional uses for the on-board MIDI output providing wireless midi capabilities and the ability to connect to other midi devices without the need to have ANY interface, power supply or foot pedals on the floor. Practicing, playing and performing have never been easier or more efficient!

Orchestral sounds
The V-Accordion includes 10 orchestral sounds (including Trombone, Trumpet, Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Violin, etc.) that can be used together with the traditional accordion sounds in one of four selectable modes.

LED display and “interactive” Roland logo
The FR-3s/3 comes with a 3x7-segment LED for monitoring the current sound selections and setting a host of parameters. The illuminated Roland logo is interactive in that it changes color depending on the accordion Set and section (accordion or orchestra) you select. You can even choose your favorite color (from among 26 options), which may prove invaluable when you play in an accordion ensemble with several FR-3s/3 users.

Ins and Outs
The FR-3s/3 can be connected to various external devices (sequencer, arranger keyboards, etc.) using the onboard MIDI socket. Combined with a wireless system you connect to the external outputs, the FR-3s/3 can be used on the biggest stages while granting its player absolute freedom of movement. Both the FR-3s and the FR-3 also provide a headphone socket, while the FR-3s comes with a set of professional-quality neodymium speakers (hence the “s” in “FR-3s”).

Roland FR-7b , FR-5b
CHROMATIC button version of the V-Accordion

Roland releases the button version of the V-Accordions. Equipped with a 92-button right-hand keyboard, it offers all of the original V-Accordion's benefits with several important additions. The Roland FR-7b/5b is the first instrument of its kind to integrate powerful digital technology into a traditional chromatic accordion design, with performance features for a variety of music genres...
the combination of the familiar sounds and nuances of a traditional accordion, coupled with the advantages of a digital instrument that grants versatility and flexibility.
Realistic Accordion simulations with 40 x Accordion sets.
The factory settings already cater to several popular traditional Accordions.
PBM ("Physical Behaviour Modeling") sound generation technology.
22 x Orchestral sounds.
Expanded MIDI functionality for truly flexible performance options.

FR-7b/5b V-Accordions

starting as light as 21 lbs (smaller FR3b just 16 lbs)

Contact Music Magic USA to order your chromatic or piano type Roland V-Accordion.

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Keyboard & Bellows
	Right Hand	92 buttons with velocity sensitivity and Aftertouch, Master Bar

	Left Hand	120 Bass buttons with velocity

	Keyboard Mode	Right Hand: Solo, Dual, High/Low (for Orchestral Sounds) Left Hand: Standard, Free Bass, Orchestral Bass, Orchestral Chord, Orchestral Free Bass

	Bellows	Real pneumatic detection by a high resolution pressure sensor
Sound
	Tones: Accordion Set	40 User Programmable Accordion sets * Each Accordion Sets including: 14 Treble registers, 7 Bass registers, 7 Free Bass registers, 7 Orchestral Bass registers, 7 Orchestral Chord registers, 7 Orchestral Free Bass registers, 22 Orchestral Sounds

	Treble Reed Footages	7

	Bass Reed Footages	5

	Chord Reed Footages	3

	Free Bass Footages	2

	Orchestral Sounds	22 sounds: Trumpet, Trombone, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Clarinet, Oboe, Harmonica, Muted Harmonica, Violin, Pizzicato, Flute, Pan Flute, Highland, Zampogna, Jazz organ, Perc. Organ, Rotary Organ, Term. Organ, Scat Voice, Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar, Acoustic Piano

	Orchestral Bass Sounds	7: Acoustic Bass, Bowed Bass, Fingered Bass, Picked Bass, Fretless Bass, Bariton Tuba, Bariton + Bass

	Orchestral Free Bass Sounds	Trombone, Clarinet, Oboe, Flute, Perc Organ, Ac Guitar, Ac Piano

	Orchestral Chord	Trombone, Tenor Sax, Clarinet, Trem Organ, Voice, Ac Guitar, Ac Piano
PBM (Physical Behaviour Modeling)
	Noises	Stopping-reed growl Closing valve noise Left button noise

	Individual Reed Simulation	Hysteresis threshold Expression curve Pressure variant filter Pressure variant pitch deviation

	Switching Reed Sound Wave	By bellows acceleration By note repetition speed
Musette Tuning
	Musette-Micro-Tuning Presets	16: Off (Standard), Dry, Classic, F-Folk, American L/H, North Europe, German L/H, D-Folk L/H, Alpine, Italian L/H, French, Scottish
Effects
	Reverb	8 Types

	Chorus	8 Types

	Delay	8 Types

	Rotary for Orchestral Organ Sound	Slow/Fast

	"Cassotto" and "Sordina" Simulations	Yes
Panel Controls
	Knob Controls	Volume, Treble/Bass balance, Reverb, Chorus, Delay

	Encoder	Data Entry with selection/confirmation switch
Panel Switches
	Treble Registers	14 + Master + Orchestra

	Bass Registers	7

	Navigation Switches	Up, Down, Menu/Write, Exit/Jump

	Other Switches	Set Up/Down, Sordina On/Off, Power
Others
	Display	48 x 84 dots graphic backlit LCD

	Rated Power Output (FR-7/7b)	2x25 W RMS

	Speakers (FR-7/7b)	10 cm x 2 speakers (using Neodymium transducer Magnets), Tweeters x 2

	Onboard Connectors	Headphone jack (Stereo), Output jack (L/Mono (Treble), R/Mono(Bass)), Multi Connector (to FBC-7)

	Color Variation	Dark Grey Red

	Supplied Accessories	FBC-7 (Power supply/Battery Charger): 5 programmable foot switches: -Set Up/Down -Register Up/Down -Sustain Multi connector(towards Accordion) Expression Pedal Jack MIDI In/Out/Thru connectors Output Jacks (L/Mono,R) AC Inlet Owner's Manual, Straps, Accordion cloth, Treble reference caps, Bass Reference caps, Power cable, 19 Pin multicore cable, Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack 24V-4500mAh (FR-7/7b)

	Option	V-Accordion Gigbag FBC-7 Gigbag

Size and Weight
	Width	506 mm	19-15/16 inches

	Depth	270 mm	10-11/16 inches

	Height	405 mm	16 inches

	Weights FR-7 / FR-5	11.7 kg / 9.5 kg	25 lbs. 13 oz. / 21 lbs.

Music Magic USA Leads the Way and is ON THE MOVE!!

Anaheim,CA: Breaking new ground with V-Accordion sales, meeting for 90 mins. with Roland’s V-Accordion research and marketing team, innovating accordion marketing with more new model offerings in 2006 and introducing the NAMM / Music Magic USA – Music Money® Platinum credit card making accordion purchasing more affordable with an exclusive limited-time “Purchase, Play, then Pay” in-store program”.

Left to Right: NAMM Chairman & Roland US President – Dennis Houlihan; Roland Corporation Founder and accordion aficionado – Ikutaro Kakehashi; Music Magic Accordions USA President and key V-Accordion promoter – Alex Chudolij – getting together at the V-Accordion new product introductions in the Roland Showcase Theatre – NAMM ‘06

Discussing the Future Development of the V-Accordion Music Magic Accordions USA President, Alex Chudolij (left), meeting with Roland Europe (Italy) Director of Research & Development, Luigi Bruti (right) – reviewing customer feedback, suggestions for future development of V-Accordions and related peripherals, as well as learning more about new
V-Accordion changes and improvements.

The meeting was also attended by Roland US marketing representatives. Roland Corporation’s investment and dedication to the long term success of the V-Accordion was unmistakably evident by their product knowledge at all levels of the organization, Roland’s interest in dealer and customer feedback, and the proliferation of new V-Accordion models in 2006 along with product modifications and improvements across the board.

NEW! V-Accordion Version 2 – now on all FR5 & FR7’s

FREE Ver. 2 Upgrades for ALL our FR5 & FR7 owners!

What’s New about Version 2? Just look:

· 7 new Orchestral sounds now selectable for Chord section! You do not have to be limited only to accordion chord sounds any more.

· One touch cancel ability for Bass and Chord sections.

· More MENU functions for increased customization capability and simplified parameter save procedure.

· One-touch START / STOP triggering of external MIDI devices.

· Revised default settings for improved, even more realistic performance.

· Plus a number of other new capabilities.

Contact Music Magic USA to find out how you can upgrade your V-Accordion to new Version 2!

Remember, only Music Magic USA offers all of these features:

1. Complete V-Accordion bench test prior to shipping.

a. FR7 – NiMH Battery charged and installed.

b. Optional accessories included to increase the value of your purchase and to provide additional protection for your V-Accordion during shipment.

2. All V-Accordions shipped via air express, NOT GROUND SHIPMENT – BOTH from Roland to Music Magic USA and from MMUSA to the customer. Fewer days in transit and less ground transit means a V-Accordion that arrives in better condition.

3. Lifetime V-Accordion Technical Support – Toll-Free!

4. Warranty assistance – call MMUSA and we take care of the rest!

5. On location individual or group V-Accordion demonstrations by professional accordionists who own V-Accordions themselves! (Piano & Button model demonstrations available in select parts of the USA.)

6. MMUSA is a chosen Roland V-Accordion product advisor. We have been to the Italian factory, seen the entire manufacturing process and met at length with the entire V-Accordion design team. We have been and remain at the leading edge of V-Accordion product introductions. Our inventory always contains numerous V-Accordions in-stock to provide prompt delivery of most models.

7. We can offer from 6 to 12 months no-interest financing on your V-Accordion purchase – allowing you to Play Now and Pay Later!

8. We have the patience and desire to spend time with you whether it is on the phone, via e-mail or during a visit to our exclusively new accordion showroom.

9. We will be happy to assist you not only before your purchase, but for your entire ownership experience. We invite you to give us a call!

10. Your V-Accordion satisfaction is guaranteed by our exclusive Money-Back, No-Hassle, Risk-Free Purchase Policy.

11. MMUSA is owned by a professional accordionist, not a salesperson who does not fully understand the instrument or the customer. No one else will explain each nuance of every playability aspect of the V-Accordion as well as we will. We would rather you know exactly what to expect upon receiving your purchase. When the customer has no reason to be negatively surprised and finds the instrument to be exactly like we had represented it, their satisfaction is virtually assured. We actually won’t let you purchase an instrument unless we feel that it is a very good match with your requirements and we are quite confident that you will be pleased with your purchase.

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