Roland FR-8xb BK Digital Accordion Buttons Black

The specialist's opinion

Flagship of the V-accordion keyboard buttons with new Dynamic Bellows Behavior technology, large sound panel and 4 powerful multi-effects processors.

With the FR-8xb, Roland has successfully merged a traditional accordion with cutting-edge digital technologies.

This button-type V-Accordion responds to the requests and suggestions of a large number of professional accordionists regarding the expressiveness and flexibility of their instrument. The button keyboard has also been completely revised. The innovative "Dynamic Bellows Behavior" technology improves the response of the bellows which is now extremely close to that of an acoustic accordion. The arsenal of sounds and effects has been considerably expanded and the '' Looper '' function allows to further expand the possibilities of expression. The FR-8xb perfectly combines the splendor of an acoustic accordion with the creative possibilities offered by V-Accordion technology. - The flagship of the button-type V-Accordions, featuring many improvements and novelties suggested by the pros - New technology '' Dynamic Bellows Behavior '' emulating the response of the bellows of an acoustic accordion in each register - Charging the drums in the The same instrument, plugged into the mains with an adapter - Completely revised button keyboard, offering better response, an authentic appearance and quieter handling - Wide range of accordions from around the world plus 180 orchestral and percussion sounds and 'Virtual ToneWheel' organs of excellent quality - 4 Multi-Effects Processors (MFX) for the accordion, Orchestra 1, Orchestra 2 and orchestral chord sections. - Completely revised user interface with large color screen, an intuitive layout of the controls and three assignable chin rests that can control various functions - 1,400 user program memories for saving sets of settings - 'Looper' function for creating accompaniments on the fly. - Audio recording and reproduction on USB key; USB Host socket for connection to a computer