Digital Accordion

The Roland FR-8XB perfectly combines advanced digital technology with the acoustic tradition of the accordion. Featuring innovative Dynamic Bellows Behavior technology, this digital accordion faithfully reproduces the feel of an acoustic model's bellows, providing an authentic playing experience. It also features 1,400 user programs, 180 orchestral sounds, and four multi-effects engines to customize your performance. Its intuitive interface, with a color display and easy-to-access controls, makes it easy to use during your performances. Plus, with its built-in looper and USB connectivity, the FR-8XB offers endless possibilities for recording and musical exploration.

ARTICLE N° 40263
  • Roland FR-8XB BK
  • 92/120 Digital Accordion
  • V-Accordion Series
  • Velocity-sensitive keyboards
  • Right hand: 92 buttons, 12 modes, aftertouch via Master Bar
  • Left hand: 120 buttons, 5 modes
  • Chin rests: 3 programmable
  • Bellows: “Dynamic Bellows Behavior”, Resistance + Variable Curve
  • Sound source:
  • APBM: Advanced Physical Behavior Modeling
  • Max polyphony: 128 voices
  • Sounds:
  • 1400 user programs (100 programs x 14 registers)
  • 100 accordion sets
  • 16 Musette tuning presets
  • 180 orchestral sounds (28 in real time)
  • 7 reed registers treble, 5 bass, 3 chord, 2 Free Bass - 32 organ sounds (Virtual Tone Wheel) for treble, chord, Free Bass; 16 for bass
  • Up to 28 customizable harmonic bar combinations
  • 180 orchestral sounds for bass, chord, Free Bass (7 in real time)
  • 18 drum kits
  • Effects: MFX multi-effects
  • Functions:
  • Fine tuning of reeds
  • Leslie cabin simulation
  • "Cassotto" simulation
  • Transposition
  • Audio player via USB: Loop / Wave / MP3
  • 2.4" color LCD screen, 320 x 240 dots
  • Connections:
  • Output outputs: 2x ∅6.35 mm jack
  • Headphone output: ∅6.35 mm jack
  • MIDI In + Out: 2x 5-pin DIN
  • USB Memory: USB-A
  • USB to Computer: USB-B
  • Speakers: 2x ∅90 mm magnets neodymium + 2x tweeters
  • Amplification: 2x 25 W
  • Power supply:
  • Mains adapter, supplied
  • Rechargeable battery: Ni-MH 24 V – 4500 mA, supplied
  • Battery life: ≈ 8 //11 hours
  • Accessories supplied: Reference caps, Straps, Cover
  • Dimensions: 510 x 410 x 260 mm
  • Weight: 11.9 kg
The Roland FR-8XB represents a revolution in the world of digital accordions. Its bellows equipped with Dynamic Bellows Behavior technology allows you to feel a real acoustic sensation, no matter the selected register. This innovation makes playing more fluid and natural, especially for musicians accustomed to traditional models.

With its 1,400 user programs, the FR-8XB is designed to adapt to all your musical configurations. Whether you are solo or in a group, its 180 orchestral sounds and 4 multi-effects engines allow you to create rich and varied sound atmospheres. Its intuitive interface and color screen make navigation simple and pleasant, allowing you to modify your settings in the blink of an eye.

Thanks to its 92 buttons on the right keyboard and its 120 buttons on the left, the FR-8XB offers you incredible flexibility. Whether you want to play orchestral sounds, percussion or world-class organs, this digital accordion knows no limits. Plus, with its 3 programmable chin rests, you can change registers without ever taking your hands off the keyboard.

One of the FR-8XB’s most convenient features is its built-in looper. This option lets you instantly create musical accompaniments as you play, enriching your live performances. Plus, its multiple connectivity options, including USB and MIDI, make it easy to integrate into professional studio or stage setups.
Number of keys
 92 button keys + 120 bass
Tweeter
 Yes
Case or cover included
 Gigbag
Speaker
 3,5" x2
Weight
 11,9 kg
Roland, founded in 1972 in Japan, has become a world leader in the production of electronic musical instruments.
A pioneer with the V-Accordion series, it has been able to integrate the most modern technologies into the traditional accordion, thus meeting the needs of musicians around the world.

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