Roland FR-8XB V-Accordion Button-Type Black from Roland New

Merchant: Gear 4 Music
Brand: Roland
Product code: FR-8XB BK
Merchant's Category: Musical Instruments

The Roland FR-8XB V-Accordion is designed for professional players and includes built-in speakers and a rechargeable battery enabling you to take your music anywhere. There are also 180 orchestral and percussion sounds plus the ability to add effects and record your performance using the onboard looper. Tradition and technology combine with the FR-8XB a button-type digital accordion that plays and sounds like an acoustic powered by a range of sounds from around the world.
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Promotion: A Digital Accordion that Plays like an Acoustic Accordions are tactile instruments full of subtlety and nuances. The Roland V-Accordion allows you to feel connected to your instrument at all times using Dynamic Bellows Behaviour technology to recreate the authentic feel of an acoustic accordion. In the FR-8Xb Dynamic Bellows Behaviour automatically adjusts the air transfer in the bellows in real time based on the selected register and the number of notes played. This provides a comfortable and authentic response that will be pleasingly familiar to traditional players. Easy and Intuitive Go Wherever the Music Takes You The FR-8XB is incredibly easy to use with a large colour screen and intuitive operation via the many dedicated buttons. Control a variety of functions using the programmable chin switches so you can change registers or user programs without lifting your hands from the buttons. 1400 user memories allow you to save custom settings so youre prepared for any type of performance. Rechargeable Onboard Battery Complete with a rechargeable onboard battery and built-in stereo amplification system the FR-8XB is a totally self-contained instrument. The battery can be charged by connecting the included AC adapter directly you can even play without interruption as it charges. All device connections are now located on the instrument including MIDI USB and audio jacks for connecting to an external amp or recording system. Wide Range of Sounds The sound of an accordion is beautiful and the FR-8XB gives you a choice of several accordion sounds to suit your mood allowing you to express yourself in a way never before possible. Over 180 orchestra and percussion sounds are on board as well as traditional instruments such as strings brass electric and acoustic guitars church organ harp ethnic sounds synthesizers and a wide range of drum kits! The possibilities are endless. The Virtual Tone Wheel sound engine lets you play amazing organ sounds whilst harmonic bar controls let you personalise your sounds for any musical style. Play up to 4 different tones at once in the right-hand keyboard modes with the left-hand keyboard now including layering options too. Build up Your Musical Performance All these extra sounds can be used with the on-board looper. Build up your musical performance one instrument at a time before improvising over the top with your favourite accordion sounds. There are 4 internal memory areas provided for loading new sounds from the Roland sound library. The FR-8XB also has a versatile USB memory port allowing you to play along with pre-recorded MP3 WAV audio for practice or live backing just connect your USB stick and start playing. A traditional instrument at heart playing the FR-8XB V-Accordion means theres always room for some inspiring additions to enhance your performance. Features Flagship button-type V-Accordion filled with many enhancements requested by pro accordionists Newly developed Dynamic Bellows Behaviour technology emulates the true bellows response of an acoustic accordion in every register Simple and convenient onboard battery charging with an AC adapter A large selection of accordion sounds from around the world plus 180 orchestra and percussion sounds and world-class Virtual Tone Wheel organs Four powerful multi-effects engines (MFX) with dedicated MFX for Accordion Orchestra 1 Orchestra 2 and Orchestra Chord sections All-new user interface featuring a large easy-to-read colour display intuitive panel layout and three programmable chin switches for hands-free control of a variety of functions 1400 user program memories allow players to save custom setups for every performing situation Onboard looper for creating instant backing accompaniment Recording and audio playback via convenient USB memory; USB host port for connecting to computers Available in red and black Specifications Accordion Type: Button Dynamic Bellows Behaviour: DBB technology emulates true bellows response of an acoustic accordion in every register. Power: Onboard battery charged with AC adaptor Sounds: Large selection from around the world 180 orchestra and percussion sounds world-class Virtual Tone Wheel organs. Multi-Effects Engines: 4 x powerful MFX with dedicated MFX for Accordion Orchestra 1 Orchestra 2 and Orchestra Chord sections User Interface: Large colour display intuitive panel layout 3 x programmable chin switches Memory: 1400 user program memories save custom setups Looper: Onboard looper for instant backing accompaniment Playback: Recording and audio playback via convenient USB memory Connectivity: USB host port Colour: Black

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