Roland takes another step on its decade-long V-Accordion journey with the introduction of the FR-1x V-Accordion.
It builds upon the current FR-1 V-Accordions with the following key features:
- FR-1x Piano type and FR-1x Button type with stereo speaker system onboard
- USB memory port for Wave/MP3 player, new-sounds upload, data loading/saving
- Professional look with friendly user interface and 7-segment LED
- Standard and Free Bass modes
- 16 Accordion Sets, 16 Orchestral sounds, four Virtual Tone Wheel presets, eight User Programs
- Available in black or red
It’s light and small so is easily transportable. Its on-board speakers and battery operation make it instantly usable in a performance setting.
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Black view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Black front view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Black bottom view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Black buttons
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Black closed view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Black closeup view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Black controls closeup view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Black display closeup view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Black open view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Black side view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Black USB closeup view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Black view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion performance view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion performance view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Red view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Red battery compartment view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Red battery compartment open view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Red bottom view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Red buttons closeup view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Red closed view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Red closeup view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Red controls closeup view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Red display closeup view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Red front view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Red open view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Red side view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Red USB port closeup view
- Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Red open view
Read more about its features below.
Perfect for Students and Pros
Light and small, the FR-1x series is perfect for young players, music studios, and schools. They are the most compact of all V-Accordions, but cut no corners in sound quality. It’s also a perfect instrument for the professional accordionist and live performer. The FR-1x’s battery power and onboard speakers make it ideal for the strolling accordionist. The FR-1x is great instrument for musicians who perform musical styles such as folk, rock, roots-rock, blues, zydeco, and more.
Play Anytime, Anywhere
Enjoy instant, high-quality sound from the onboard speakers or play privately with ear buds or headphones (sold separately). The FR-1x is also the perfect instrument to travel with. Because of its compact size, it fits in the overhead storage compartment on most commercial airplanes.
Advanced Musical Expression
With the FR-1x series, you can access over a dozen different accordion sounds instantly. There are even orchestral instruments onboard, as well as virtual tonewheel organs with realistic rotary effects. The FR-1x also includes onboard manual drum/percussion sounds that can be played with the bass and chord buttons!
Exact pricing and availability to be confirmed.




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![Roland intros FR-1x V-Accordion [NAMM12] Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Red buttons closeup view](https://pianoandsynth.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/roland-fr-1x-v-accordion-red-buttons-150x150.jpg)
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![Roland intros FR-1x V-Accordion [NAMM12] Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Red front view](https://pianoandsynth.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/roland-fr-1x-v-accordion-red-front-150x150.jpg)
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![Roland intros FR-1x V-Accordion [NAMM12] Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Red USB port closeup view](https://pianoandsynth.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/roland-fr-1x-v-accordion-red-usb-150x150.jpg)
![Roland intros FR-1x V-Accordion [NAMM12] Roland FR-1x V-Accordion Red open view](https://pianoandsynth.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/roland-fr-1x-v-accordion-red-150x150.jpg)
