Bellows Curve Instructional Video for the FR-1x

This is an instructional video on how to use the Bellows Curve setting on the Roland FR-1x.
On a traditional accordion the bellows allow you to get expression - loud and soft sounds from the notes. There are sensors in the bellows of the FR-1x (also the other Roland Accordions - 4x and 8x) that will do this job for you. The beauty of a sound modeling accordion is that you can set how this works for you. Anywhere from playing soft without moving the bellows, to playing loud. Also, it gives you the ability to adjust how hard you have to push or pull on the bellows to get the expression you want.
On the FR-1x, you may also adjust how much air is let into the bellows. I don't allow much air flow because I don't like the sound of escaping air as I am playing.
At only 14 pounds and the bellows curve settings, the Roland FR-1x can be played by a lot of people who could not play a traditional accordion because of health issues.
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[@michelmailhiot4848]

That is the most usefull vidéo for Roland accordion playing

[@joekarwoski]

Thank you for the kind words! I am glad you are finding these useful. Thank you for watching!

[@hellatovar1743]

Would love to see you pressing the values buttons and the changes in the display! But it was very useful.

[@joekarwoski]

Thanks for the suggestion. The next time I do something like this I will setup a second camera.

[@daisyduke7473]

I love the feature on the 1x where one can add an octave or two if needed while playing. It’s just a matter of a quick touch of a button!! Great for those who are concerned with the weight of a full size instrument!!! ( I haven’t used it but it’s nice to know it’s there Just in case I learn how to play it)!!👍🤗😂

[@eliezersetton8165]

I loved

[@joekarwoski]

Thank you for viewing my video! I am glad you enjoyed it!

[@eliezersetton8165]

@@joekarwoski I am brazilian. I play forró with my guitar. I have a Fr-1x.

[@daisyduke7473]

I love the feature on the 1x where you can plus or minus an octave or (Two?)

[@mcshea847]

PERFECT! Thank you Joe.

[@joekarwoski]

You are welcome!

[@lindareed2600]

I love the bellows curve video but how do I save the parameter settings so that when I turn off and back on it remains the same?

[@joekarwoski]

Hi Linda, you need to go to the parameters till you see "Urt" and then you can select yes to save your changes. This will save all of the changes to the internal memory and when you turn it back on they will be there. You will find this on page 45 of the manual. I hope that has helped.

[@lindareed2600]

Thank you !

[@BRUNOCAPPELLE]

I have another manual and is not mentioned on page 45 ?

[@JohnStenstrom]

In the new manual it’s on 35-36, but I can’t make it work

[@JohnStenstrom]

Id don’t see a yes button

[@MichaelSmith-on1ig]

The "standard" setting is actually far from a real bellow resistance, at least for me.

[@joekarwoski]

I agree! Changing the "air resistance" may help some, but I hate the sound of the air flow. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment.