Roland

Power and Portability: The V-Accordion Revolution Continues

There's plenty to love about the traditional accordion, from its expression to its portability. But if you've ever wondered where Roland's acclaimed range of digital V-Accordions could take your performances, the new Roland FR-4x is your chance to find out. With its light and compact design, responsive pressure-sensing bellows, and full-range onboard speakers, this latest model feels as familiar as your favorite acoustic accordion. But with the same powerful sound engine as Roland's flagship FR-8x, this digital accordion goes even further. Choose from a wide selection of accordion sounds from around the world, and play in silence using headphones or connect to a PA for live performance. Control other electronic musical instruments via the MIDI connector, or record your playing to a connected USB stick and share your music with the world. While its sounds and playing feel are reassuringly traditional, the Roland FR-4x is an accordion for the modern age.

Portable piano-type V-Accordion with flagship sounds, onboard recorder, and more.

• 37 keys and 120 left-hand buttons

• Compact and lightweight

• Sound module and user interface from the flagship FR-8x

• Headphones and line outputs

• 100 accordion sound sets (including 67 pre-loaded sets), 162 orchestral sounds, 32 organ sounds, 3 drum sounds

• Built-in chorus, reverb, and rotary effects

• Onboard audio recorder

• Fast response and high sensitivity from bellows pressure-sensing circuitry

• Bellows Resistance Regulator to adjust bellows' inertia

• Powerful onboard amplification system (two speakers + one tweeter)

• Character-type LCD screen

• Four expansion slots for access to additional tone libraries (Balkan and Dallape expansions are pre-installed)

• Dedicated FR-4x Editor software

• USB connection and MIDI I/O

• USB memory port for song playback and recording

• Powered by AC adaptor or 10 AA-size batteries

• Available in black or red; made in Italy