Hello, I've recently purchased a Roland FR3x and trying to learn how to program it. Can anyone tell me how I get the same sounds as those I hear on the samples? Like I said I'm just learning but I cannot seem to duplicate any of the "sets" that I hear.

Thanks

I have a FR-3X as well - and the instrument did not come to life until installing the 4 User Sets as programed by Richard Noel.  If you are planning to attend the Dallas Accordion gathering in March, Richard will be there along with his programing of all the other X model V accordions - plus you can hear for yourself the huge difference his program changes make.  Or you can order the Sets direct online from Richard now. 

Pat 

Thanks for the advice. I have seen Richard Noel on Y-Tube and do like his arrangements. I'll contact him regarding his sets.

Thanks again.

I am now the proud owner of a Roland Fr1X thanks to Shelia Lee. The feature so far that I like best is the USB drive feature. We are making MIDI piano arrangements in four parts to play for practice backup. The first is both right and left hand parts, the second is left hand part only, the third is right hand part only, and the last both hands again. Our other musicians such as violin player can use it as they play in a jam session. 

Ran into my first problem with the Roland FR1X. The USB drives worked fine for a few weeks. Now they will only recognize the first song on the directory. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hi Daniel, try a factory reset it make work. You will lose any programs that you may have saved.

Thank you. I will look that up in the manual and give it a try. Thanks.

Here are a couple of tips that I have found.

1.  When searching the list of songs, give the instrument "computer" a few seconds.  If I start scrolling too fast, for some reason it will jam up.  Then I have to turn off the FR1x which sometimes means pulling out a battery for a second.  Then it will reset itself.  This has happened consistently when I start searching for a song in the directory.  

2.  The factory reset is another good option.  Good Luck

I have been playing my 7x with BK7m for about a year now as of Dec and just love it. I also have a FR18 Button box that I also love. Move from one instrument to another and then playing one of the many accordion tones just charms people that are listening. I have been looking at the 8x but, my thought is that by the time I get on to learning it Roland will come out with a 9x so I am holding out plus, I am not sure that I will be happy buying an accordion that did not come from Italy. Keep on playing!!!

Oh, if anyone has any Tex-mex numbers email then my way. I would like to learn that style of music.

I've been playing an FR3X for about 7 months. Love it!  All the accordion I need or want....

 As with my FR3X there was definitely a learning curve.  It helped to save the Forscore manual and my Roland manual in PDF format. I then  placed then in Forscore for easy referral.  I know the the boys at IBM say "Manuals are for whimps...." but I'm not proud:)