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December 12, 2016<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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My knowledge of the FR-8x is slowly growing, but my setup is also starting to get more complex.\u00a0 To help me know what is where in terms of settings, set locations and so on, I am making this page of notes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Please note, currently\u00a0this page\u00a0is as yet incomplete and likely won’t ever be always 100% up to date as I am often making changes that I don’t document here.<\/p>\r\n

Addendum October\u00a0 12, 2025:<\/h4>\r\n

I’ve added a 2nd Roland FR-8X to my collection on the last week of September 2025.\u00a0 This is the backup to have a digital accordion if my original 8X stops working for whatever reason.\u00a0 An advantage is that it comes from Kraft Music, therefore it contains the Dale Mathis sets as well as the Michael Bridge sets.\u00a0 Of course I promise to respect all laws and personal rights and not divulge any proprietary info, just as I always have for Richard Noel, it will give me additional programming knowledge and insights into the ways that all three of these good men use.<\/p>\r\n

Again, just as with my original 8X, I need to know what is where, and so I have added at the bottom of this page a similar section for both accordions.<\/p>\r\n

The 1st Roland FR-8X<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Current Expansion sets installed:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1 – Alpine \u00a0(manual)<\/a>
2 – Dallape\u00a0(manual)<\/a>
3 – AccOrchestra\u00a0(manual)<\/a>
4 – Balkan\u00a0(manual)<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The 8x has the ability to store 100 sets.\u00a0 So what sets are installed in what slots? Also don’t forget, each SET has a minimum of 14 different options (one per register!) or more (ORCH 1 and 2 have options for 2 presses per register button!)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

SETS<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1 – Concerto
2 – Classic
3 – Jazz
4 – FJazz
5 – “I” Scala
6 – Bajan
7 – “I” Folk
8 – “D” Folk
9 – “F” Folk
10 – “SP” Folk
11 – Ballroom
12 – Bandoneon
13 – Alpine
14 – Cajun
15 – Tex Mex
16 – Old Paris
17 – Ciao Rome
18 – Diat Folk
19 – Studio
20 – Trdition
21 – Baroque
22 – Romantic
23 – Concertin
24 – Scottish
25 – Irish
26 – Celtic
27 – XLowReed
28 – HalfValv
29 – Future
30 – Musette
31 – Bassoon
32 – Master
33 – V-Set
34 – Fin Cass
35 – Kravatti
36 – Balkan
37 – WOA1-Ac
38 – GOLA (Hohner Gola imitation)<\/em>
39 – Scand S6 (Scandalli Super VI\u00a0imitation)<\/em>
40 – Dallape – 1871\u00a0(manual)<\/a>
41 – Dallape – \u00a0Centenario (manual)<\/a>
42 – Dallape – \u00a0Liturgica_1\u00a0(manual)<\/a>
43 – Dallape – \u00a0Liturgica_2\u00a0(manual)<\/a>
44 – Dallape – \u00a0Organtone\u00a0(manual)<\/a>
45 – Dallape – \u00a0Super M1965\u00a0(manual)<\/a>
46 – Dallape – \u00a0Super M2010\u00a0(manual)<\/a>
47 – AccOrchestra – Elektro_1 (manual)<\/a>
48 – AccOrchestra – Elektro_2\u00a0(manual)<\/a>
49 – AccOrchestra –\u00a0E_Keys\u00a0(manual)<\/a>
50 – AccOrchestra –\u00a0E_Mallet&Percussion\u00a0(manual)<\/a>
51 – AccOrchestra –\u00a0E_Strings&Guitars\u00a0(manual)<\/a>
52 – AccOrchestra –\u00a0E_Synth\u00a0(manual)<\/a>
53 – AccOrchestra –\u00a0E_Wind&Brass\u00a0(manual)<\/a>
54 – Balkan\u00a01 (<\/a>m<\/a>anual)<\/a>
55 – Balkan 2\u00a0(manual)<\/a>
56 – Balkan 3\u00a0(manual)<\/a>
57 – Balkan 4\u00a0(manual)<\/a>
58 – German Set\u00a0– Akkorch_1 (manual, page 1)<\/a>
59 – German\u00a0Set\u00a0–\u00a0Akkorch_\u00a02\u00a0(manual, page 1)<\/a>
60 – German\u00a0Set\u00a0–\u00a0Akkorch_3\u00a0(manual, page 1)<\/a>
61 – German\u00a0Set\u00a0–\u00a0\u00a0Akkorch_4\u00a0(manual, page 1)<\/a>
62 – German\u00a0Set\u00a0–\u00a0\u00a0Akkorch_5\u00a0(manual, page 1)<\/a>
63 – German\u00a0Set\u00a0–\u00a0\u00a0Akkorch_6\u00a0(manual, page 1)<\/a>
64 – German\u00a0Set\u00a0–\u00a0\u00a0Akkorch_7\u00a0(manual, page 1)<\/a>
65 – German\u00a0Set\u00a0–\u00a0\u00a0BassTrb_1\u00a0(manual, page 1)<\/a>
66 – German\u00a0Set\u00a0–\u00a0\u00a0BassTrb_2\u00a0(manual, page 1)<\/a>
67 –\u00a0Richard Noel\u00a0Euro
68-\u00a0 Richard Noel\u00a0Jazzy
69 – 100 are currently EMPTY<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

NOTE<\/strong>:\u00a0 Sets #58-66 are sets from Roland originally intended for a FR-4x<\/strong>, and though they work on the 8x, they are not 100% functional.\u00a0 In certain registers in the display you will see a “NOT FOUND” message in the ORCH1 and\/or ORCH2 sections here and there.\u00a0 This is addressable by modifying the set with any instrument of your choice, and saving the set.\u00a0 As of this date, I have not touched this but I likely will make some changes later.\u00a0 Also don’t forget, each SET<\/strong> has at least 14 or different options (one per register, some sets have 2<\/em> registrations (an “A” and “B” options), so if you hit the same register a 2nd time, you get different sounds!)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Don’t forget, each UPG has 14 different options (one per register!) and Sets have the potential of up to 28 different options (two per register!).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

UPGs<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1 –\u00a0\u00a0Factory Original
2 –\u00a0 Factory Original
3 –\u00a0 Richard Noel Set #3 – ACCORD1<\/a>
4-\u00a0\u00a0 Richard Noel Set #4 – ACC+<\/a>
5-\u00a0\u00a0 Richard Noel Set #5 – STRINGS (bowed bass)<\/a>
6-\u00a0\u00a0 Richard Noel Set# 6 – PARTRIOTIC<\/a>
7-\u00a0\u00a0 Richard Noel Set#\u00a07 –\u00a0DIXIE (banjo chord)<\/a>
8-\u00a0\u00a0 Richard Noel Set#\u00a08 –\u00a0COUNTRY (picked bass)<\/a>
9-\u00a0\u00a0 Richard Noel Set#\u00a09 –\u00a0BLUES (heavy drums)<\/a>
10- Richard Noel Set#\u00a010 –\u00a0FOXTROT<\/a>
11-\u00a0 Richard Noel\u00a0Set #11 – Jazz (Jazz Drums)<\/a>
12-\u00a0 Richard Noel Set#\u00a012 –\u00a0SOFT BALLADS<\/a>
13-\u00a0 Richard Noel Set#\u00a013 –\u00a0WALTZ (percussion)<\/a>
14-\u00a0 Richard Noel\u00a0Set #14 – VALTZ (no percussion)<\/a>
15-\u00a0 Richard Noel Set#\u00a015 –\u00a0LATIN1 (rhumba\/samba)<\/a>
16-\u00a0 Richard Noel Set#\u00a016 –\u00a0LATIN2 (tango\/bossa)<\/a>
17-\u00a0 Richard Noel\u00a0Set #17 – ITALIAN<\/a>
18-\u00a0 Richard Noel\u00a0Set #18 – FRENCH<\/a>
19-\u00a0 Richard Noel\u00a0Set #19 – GERMAN<\/a>
20-\u00a0 Richard Noel Set#\u00a020 –\u00a0IRISH<\/a>
21-\u00a0\u00a0Richard Noel Set#\u00a021 –\u00a0MEXICAN+<\/a>
22-\u00a0\u00a0Richard Noel Set#\u00a022 –\u00a0ROCK<\/a>
23-\u00a0\u00a0Richard Noel Set#\u00a023 –\u00a0CLASSICAL<\/a>
24-\u00a0\u00a0Richard Noel Set#\u00a024 –\u00a0WORLD<\/a>
25-\u00a0\u00a0Richard Noel Set#\u00a025 –\u00a0SONGS:\u00a0Big Band +<\/a>
26-\u00a0\u00a0Richard Noel Set#\u00a026 –\u00a0SONGS: Rock<\/a>
27-\u00a0\u00a0Richard Noel Set#\u00a027 –\u00a0SONGS: Movies 1<\/a>
28-\u00a0\u00a0Richard Noel Set#\u00a028 –\u00a0SONGS: Spanish<\/a>
29-\u00a0\u00a0Richard Noel Set#\u00a029 –\u00a0SOFTLY (brushes)<\/a>
30-\u00a0\u00a0Richard Noel\u00a0Set #30 – CHRISTMAS<\/a>
31-\u00a0 Richard Noel Set#\u00a031 –\u00a0EFFECTS<\/a>
32-\u00a0\u00a0Richard Noel\u00a0Set #32 – ACCORDALL<\/a>
33-\u00a0\u00a0Alpine 2.1 (manual)<\/a>
34\u00a0– Alpine 2.2 (manual)<\/a>
35\u00a0– Krainer_1 (manual)<\/a>
36\u00a0– Krainer_2 (manual)<\/a>
37\u00a0– Alpmakai (manual, page 2)<\/a>
38 – 100\u00a0 are currently EMPTY<\/p>\r\n

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The 2nd Roland FR-8X<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\r\n

Current Expansion sets installed:<\/h3>\r\n

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1 – Alpine \u00a0(manual)<\/a>
2 – AccOrchestra\u00a0(manual)<\/a>
3 – 8X SP PNO&KBRD (manual)<\/a> *
4 – 8X SP GTR&BRS (manual)<\/a> *
(* – different from the first 8X!)<\/p>\r\n

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The 8x has the ability to store 100 sets.\u00a0 So what sets are installed in what slots? Also don\u2019t forget, each SET has a minimum of 14 different options (one per register!) or more (ORCH 1 and 2 have options for 2 presses per register button!)<\/p>\r\n

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SETS<\/h3>\r\n

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1 – Concerto
2 – Classic
3 – Jazz
4 – FJazz
5 – “I” Scala
6 – Bajan
7 – “I” Folk
8 – “D” Folk
9 – “F” Folk
10 – “SP” Folk
11 – Ballroom
12 – Bandoneon
13 – Alpine
14 – Cajun
15 – Tex Mex
16 – Old Paris
17 – Ciao Rome
18 – Diat Folk
19 – Studio
20 – Trdition
21 – Baroque
22 – Romantic
23 – Concertin
24 – Scottish
25 – Irish
26 – Celtic
27 – XLowReed
28 – HalfValv
29 – Future
30 – Musette
31 – Bassoon
32 – Master
33 – V-Set
34 – Fin Cass
35 – Kravatti
36 – Balkan
37 – WOA1-Ac
38 – BalRoom2\u00a0 (not on 1st 8X)
39 – 54 EMPTY
55 – E Synth – to be verified, moved or deleted later
56-89 – EMPTY
90 – DALE ON – copy of default turn-on set-to be deleted later
91-94 – EMPTY
95 – DALE ON – copy of default turn-on set-to be deleted later
96 – DALE ON – copy of default turn-on set-to be deleted later
97 – EMPTY
98 – Dale Mathis SYNTH (Synth98) (manual)<\/a>
99 – DMmellow (same as 100 but more mellow) (manual)<\/a>
100 – DALE ON – default turn-on set (manual)<\/a><\/p>\r\n

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The 8x has the ability to store 100 USER PROGRAM sets.\u00a0 So what sets are installed in what slots? Also don’t forget, each UP has 14 different options (one per register!)<\/p>\r\n

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UPGs<\/h3>\r\n

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1 – Dale Mathis – General (manual)<\/a>
2 – Dale Mathis – Special Songs (manual)<\/a>
3 – Dale Mathis – Special Songs (manual)<\/a>
4 – Dale Mathis – Theater Organ (manual)<\/a>
5 – Dale Mathis – Special Songs (manual)<\/a>
6 – Dale Mathis – Italian & French (manual)<\/a>
7 – Dale Mathis – Cordovox Accordion (manual)<\/a>
8 – Dale Mathis – Oom-pah Polka (manual)<\/a>
9 – Dale Mathis – Gospel Organ (manual)<\/a>
10 – Dale Mathis -Jazz & Blues (manual)<\/a>
11 – Dale Mathis – Musette (manual)<\/a>
12 – Dale Mathis – Big Band (manual)<\/a>
13 – Dale Mathis – Hymn (manual)<\/a>
14 – Dale Mathis – Sustain Strings (manual)<\/a>
15 – Dale Mathis – Classic Country (manual)<\/a>
16 – Dale Mathis – Tijuana (variation on Bank 1) (manual)<\/a>
17 – Dale Mathis – Hawaiian\/Orchestral (manual)<\/a>
18 – Dale Mathis – Euro Polka (manual)<\/a>
19 – Dale Mathis – Accordion\/SAX on all palm bar (manual)<\/a>
20 – Dale Mathis – Orchestra (manual)<\/a>
21 – Dale Mathis – Special Songs (manual)<\/a>
22 – Dale Mathis – Special Songs (manual)<\/a>
23 – Dale Mathis – Irish (manual)<\/a>
24 – Dale Mathis – Polka with String Bass (manual)<\/a>
25 – Dale Mathis – Special Songs (manual)<\/a>
26 – Dale Mathis – Oktoberfest (manual)<\/a>
27 – Dale Mathis – Dale\u2019s Old Roland FR-7<\/span> (manual)<\/a>
28 – Dale Mathis – Mellow Synth with Boom Bass (manual)<\/a>
29 – Dale Mathis – Synth with Pick Bass (manual)<\/a>
30 – Dale Mathis – Synth with String Bass (manual)<\/a>
31 – Dale Mathis – Christmas Bell Left Hand (manual)<\/a>
32 – Dale Mathis – Free Bass (manual)<\/a>
33 – Dale Mathis – Repeat of bank 19 with drums (manual)<\/a>
34 – Dale Mathis -Repeat of bank 19 with soft drums (manual)<\/a>
35 – Dale Mathis – Love is Blue and others (manual)<\/a>
36 – Dale Mathis – Theater (manual)<\/a>
37 – Dale Mathis – Latin Percussion (manual)<\/a>
38 – Dale Mathis –\u00a0 Synth with “Basic Needs” bass (manual)<\/a>
39 – Dale Mathis – Mix with a few “Jingle Bell” bass (manual)<\/a>
40 – Dale Mathis – Home Organ (manual)<\/a>
41 – Dale Mathis – More Synth (manual)<\/a>
42 – Dale Mathis – Same as 41 but with drums added (manual)<\/a>
43 – 44\u00a0 EMPTY
45 – Copy of Bank 2 (Special Songs)-to be deleted later
46-49 – EMPTY
50 – Michael bridge – BIG ORGAN PIPES (manual)<\/a>
51 – Michael bridge – Accordions (manual)<\/a>
52 – Michael bridge – Symphony (manual)<\/a>
53 – Michael bridge – Galaxy (manual)<\/a>
54 – Michael bridge – Variety (manual)<\/a>
55 – Michael bridge – Bands (manual)<\/a>
56 – COPY OF #55 – Michael bridge – Bands -to be deleted later
57-89 – EMPTY
90 – DALE ON – copy of default turn-on set -to be deleted later
91-94 EMPTY
95 – DALE ON – copy of default turn-on set -to be deleted later
96 – DALE ON – copy of default turn-on set -to be deleted later
97 – EMPTY
98 – Dale Mathis SYNTH (Synth98) (manual)<\/a>
99 – DMmellow (same as 100 but more mellow) (manual)<\/a>
100 – DALE ON – default turn-on set for the MATHIS setup (manual)<\/a>

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