A simple song list that prepares Roland FR-4x with appropriate Set or User Program for each song

[Caps]

I have successfully set up a system where the simple press on a foot pedal reconfigures the 8X *and* the BK-7m. It's pretty easy once you figure it out.



Let me know what is clear to you and what is not clear, we can walk through it together.

Jerry, I took a look at your website. Very nicely done and smartly arranged. Super job!

 

[JerryPH]

Jerry, I took a look at your website. Very nicely done and smartly arranged. Super job!

Thank-you!

 

[gc1000fix]

I will try to conclude this discussion so far. (I am sorry if it is a little bit Swenglis, being from Sweden).

First of all, I am impressed by all the commitment to try to help. Thank you all!

• I think I was a little vague about the fact that I currently have a USB cable and wanted to test the concept before investing in any hardware or software.
• As I have now understand there is a combined MIDI jack on the FR-4x, which can be set to IN or OUT.

If I want to use the MIDI jack:

• According to the reference manual (as referred to by Airy), I have to set the MIDI Out/In to IN (which will make it impossible to use a BK-7 or similar, but that is no problem in my case)
• If I understand correctly, I should then set the Real Time Rx-Tx channels to Off (p. 83 in the Ref-manual) except for the Basic Channel, to enable the choice of SET or User Program (and of course set the chosen software to the chosen channel)
• Setting the External Seq. Playback - All Part = OFF, should ensure that the sound generator of the accordion is used.
• With the configuration according to the above, it should be possible to use the MIDI jack, but none of you seem to have a suggestion on a wireless solution for the single MIDI jack?
• BUT, after further testing this morning I discovered that the choice of Set or UPG is default on Channel 13. I tried that with my USB cable and it worked! I.e. I think it is the simplest way to go if I can get a wireless solution for the USB type B on the accordion. I assume CME WIDI Bud Pro with some adapter between USB A and C would be possible, but any suggestion is welcome.

Hi Jorpe
I have read these posts several times. I just do not get it. On top of that, the manuals add more confusion. I hope you can help. I have connected a cable between an Android tablet and the FR-4X. I have verified proper communication as I can see midi commands sent by the accordion when midi is set to output.

Since you have been successful, you may have adjusted the process since last posting. What items do I have to change in the FR-4X? I think I know, but need confirmation. Also what command(s) need to be sent to change the set, register or user program. I use the default "basic" channel, 0DH. I've tried the midi command CC and PC. I do not see how to format the data.

I am using Mobile Sheets. While the program shows "English commands" such as Program Change, it does not show the actual bytes to be sent.

Thanks

 

[Jorpe]

Hi Jorpe
I have read these posts several times. I just do not get it. On top of that, the manuals add more confusion. I hope you can help. I have connected a cable between an Android tablet and the FR-4X. I have verified proper communication as I can see midi commands sent by the accordion when midi is set to output.

Since you have been successful, you may have adjusted the process since last posting. What items do I have to change in the FR-4X? I think I know, but need confirmation. Also what command(s) need to be sent to change the set, register or user program. I use the default "basic" channel, 0DH. I've tried the midi command CC and PC. I do not see how to format the data.

I am using Mobile Sheets. While the program shows "English commands" such as Program Change, it does not show the actual bytes to be sent.

Thanks

Hi gc1000fix,
I am not an expert on this, so maybe others can help you better. Furthermore I have not tested this since the earlier posts. But, since I also have Mobile Sheets, I tried and I think I made it.

During my test I connect my accordion via the USB port at the bottom of the accordion. If you are using the MIDI connection you have to configure the accordion to use the MIDI as input.

The first thing that you need to do in Mobile Sheets, is to set the default Send Channel to 13, which is the channel that the accordion listens to when you want to change SET or UPG.

Then I tried to add a MIDI command (the + menu of the tune, I found it a bit tricky to find), to send the choise when selecting the tune.
Command type: Patch Select
MSB - 1
LSB - 6
PC - 5
for example, chages to UPG 7-6

I hope this helps.

 

[cestjeffici]

I just bought Songbook pro and it will only show me guitar chords wven though I selected Piano as my instrument!