[NAMM] Roland FR-1x Accordion

The new models offer uLED displays, an MP3/WAV player, USB ports, twice as many accordion sets and orchestral sounds.

The FR-1x offers features including a newly added USB memory port, a USB MIDI port and advanced bellows pressure sensor circuitry.

Features include:

• Onboard speakers
• Seven-segment, three-character LED display
• USB memory port for WAV/MP3 files, uploading new sound expansions, and user program loading/saving
• Standard and Free Bass mode
• Sixteen accordion sets, 16 orchestral sounds, four virtual tone wheel presets and eight user programs
• Lightweight body
• PA/Wireless friendly design
• Available colors: Black or Red
• Battery-operated – 8 AA Type Ni-MH

Pricing & Availability:

The FR-1x will be available in April 2012. MSRP on the FR-1x is $2,299 and on the FR-1xb is $2,399.

For more information, visit www.RolandConnect.com.