How to get rid of the Bagpipe sounds in the Orchestral section of the FR-7 (for newbies)

[Simon Max]

Hi,
I got a request for help from a fellow in Florida to remove the bagpipes from the FR-7. As English is not his native language (and maybe not his second, either), I walked him through it.

I recorded a video of how to do this and uploaded it to Youtube:


Removing Bagpipe Sounds From Orchestral Section


Simon

 

[JerryPH]

Super nice of you to do this, but its also easier to just create a free YouTube account and post the video there.

 

[boxplayer4000]

The removal of bagpipes is an obsession for some here in Scotland. They'll be dismayed to learn they've crossed over onto Roland.

 

[boxplayer4000]

Cards on the table here; I can't afford to lose any more friends. I LIKE bagpipes. They are at their best, for me, in a marching band situation (outdoors). The rhyhmn and phrasing of the music is unique and its subtleties only learned through training.

 

[Chris Laarman]

(We're off-topic.)

"Bagpipes" is a group of instruments. "Highland Pipes" (do "Lowland Pipes" exist?) is just one type. They all consist of a bellow providing air to one or more pipes containing one or two reeds (each). Even the provision of air to the bellows can differ: most bagpipes are breath-fed, buit uilleann pipes have a secundary bellow.

And yes, Highland Pipes can call from glen to glen, but Uilleann Pipes may be preferable indoors, and the Gajda in between. ;-)

 

[boxplayer4000]

Chris. Off-topic wasn't intentional. Perhaps the original question was answered above for the person.
When one buys a 'set of bagpipes' bagpipes is plural but the the traditional Scottish bagpipes, as used by the army etc. is known as ' The Highland Bagpipe (singular) so I think both singular and plural are correct when in context.
Lowland Pipes exist and I think they are driven by more traditional bellows under the players arm.

 

[Chris Laarman]

Chris. Off-topic wasn't intentional. Perhaps the original question was answered above for the person.
When one buys a 'set of bagpipes' bagpipes is plural but the the traditional Scottish bagpipes, as used by the army etc. is known as ' The Highland Bagpipe (singular) so I think both singular and plural are correct when in context.
Lowland Pipes exist and I think they are driven by more traditional bellows under the players arm.

Thank you! - Lowland Pipes may then resemble the Northumbrian Smallpipes.

 

[Tom]

Not to mention "zampogne.'

 

[boxplayer4000]

Chris..... I think they do.

 

[Ventura]

zamp-ogne: Noun

1: a type of Champ-agne made from Barley, served with Haggis on feastdays

2: Zamp-oni: that machine they drive over the ice rink to smooth out the surface for Hockey
and Scottish Rugby games

personally i would not dream of removing the Bagpipe sound from my FR

 

[Walker]

zamp-ogne: Noun

1: a type of Champ-agne made from Barley, served with Haggis on feastdays

2: Zamp-oni: that machine they drive over the ice rink to smooth out the surface for Hockey
and Scottish Rugby games

personally i would not dream of removing the Bagpipe sound from my FR

Clearly the words of both a scholar (statements 1 & 2) and a gentleman (statement 3).

 

[boxplayer4000]

Why is it necessary to remove the bagpipe sound?
Is it not a simple option of using the sound or not using the sound if you choose?
Surely it's not an option that the bagpipes are going come alive at 3am or something, waken all the neighbours and scare the cats.

 

[Simon Max]

Why is it necessary to remove the bagpipe sound?
Is it not a simple option of using the sound or not using the sound if you choose?
Surely it's not an option that the bagpipes are going come alive at 3am or something, waken all the neighbours and scare the cats.

Hi,
For a newbie, there is the chance of hitting the #7 register by mistake and having this annoying sound. As I wrote, this was a specific request by a newbie.
In addition, it is placed in the #7 button, which is in the center of the accordion. It is a little ridiculous to have a very seldom used sound take up primary real estate.
Simon

 

[Walker]

@Simon Max, I just listened to a Roland V accordion playing on YouTube with virtual bagpipes voice. I now understand what you mean, it's really nothing like the majestic Great Highland bagpipes or noble Border Pipes. It's a real game of piper's roulette with that shocking number 7 switch...

 

[boxplayer4000]

Thanks Simon and Walker for the explanation.
I've heard synthesised bagpipes before. Enough said.