Roland FR-4XB BK

The Continuation of the V-Accordion Range: The Spirit of the FR-8xb in a Mobility-Focused Format

With the FR-4xb, Roland continues the founding idea of the V-Accordion range: preserving the gestures, touch, and expressiveness of the traditional accordion, while opening the instrument to a new sonic dimension. This button model incorporates an essential part of the DNA of the high-end references, notably through a sound generator and a user interface derived from the FR-8xb. The result: a modern instrument designed for musicians who want to travel light, set up quickly on stage, and access a wide range of timbres without multiplying instruments.

A V-Accordion Tailored for Demanding Accordionists: Stage, Rehearsal, Home, and Touring

The Roland FR-4xb is aimed at accordionists seeking an instrument that is immediately familiar to handle, yet much more flexible in its uses. Its 92 right-hand buttons and 120 left-hand buttons provide a natural reference for working on traditional repertoire, popular styles, dance music, musette, as well as world music. At home, the headphone output allows for practice at any time. On the go, the instrument remains autonomous thanks to power supply via AC adapter or 10 AA batteries. On stage, the Line Out simplifies sound reinforcement and avoids the constraints of microphone amplification.

A Modern Digital Accordion Without Sacrificing Feel: Sounds, Expressiveness, and Creative Tools

A Complete Orchestra at Your Fingertips

Where an acoustic accordion is limited to a given sonic identity, the FR-4xb offers an extensive and musical bank: 100 accordion sound sets (including 67 preloaded sets) to navigate between colors and traditions, and an "instruments" section capable of transforming the accordion into a true performance station. The 162 orchestral sounds and 32 organ sounds instantly broaden the range, while the 3 drum kits open up accompaniment and rhythmic practice possibilities, very useful in rehearsal or creation.

Built-in Effects: Depth, Space, and Character

To shape your sound without external devices, the FR-4xb integrates chorus, reverb, and rotary effects. Enough to go from an intimate and close rendering to a fuller presence, or to give a characteristic movement to organ sounds. These effects facilitate adaptation to a piece, a room, or an arrangement, while maintaining a direct approach designed for live playing.

High-Sensitivity Bellows and Adjustable Resistance: Nuance Above All

The expressiveness of an accordion lies in the bellows. Here, the pressure detection responds immediately to variations and allows fine control of dynamics. The FR-4xb adds a bellows resistance regulator to adjust inertia according to your style, technique, and habits. Whether you seek a lively response for attack or a more "weighted" feel to work phrasing, the instrument adapts to your playing.

USB, Audio Recorder, and MIDI: From Work to Sharing, Seamlessly

The USB port dedicated to USB sticks becomes a real central point: playback of playbacks for practicing under real conditions, and recording to capture an idea, rehearsal, or performance. The FR-4xb also integrates an audio recorder: you can save your takes on a USB stick, then transfer your files to a computer. Finally, with MIDI In/Out connectivity, the accordion can control electronic instruments and integrate into a larger stage or studio setup.

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