Using FR-8x Editor

Introduction
FR-8x Editor is an editor for creating sets (SET) and user programs
(UPG). This document explains how to edit the parameters and
how to save the set or user program(This document explains the
operations for Windows, but operations are the same on Mac as
well).

Installation
To use FR-8x Editor, you must install the USB driver and Java (JRE).

1. Log in to your computer as an administrator.

2. Download the USB driver from the Roland website,
and install it.
http://www.roland.com/support/

3. Download and install the most recent version of

Java (JRE).
http://www.java.com

Connecting the FR-8x to the Editor

1. Power-on the FR-8x.
* We recommend that you set the FR-8x’s USB MIDI Driver setting
to “Original.”

2. Use a USB cable to connect the FR-8x to your

computer.
* You can’t use the editor via MIDI cables connected to the MIDI
OUT/IN connectors.

3. On your computer, start FR_Editor.

4. Set OUT and IN.
Windows Mac
CoreMIDI4J – Roland
OUT Roland Arranger 6.1—OUT
Arranger
CoreMIDI4J – Roland
IN Roland Arranger 6.1—IN
Arranger

The unit’s data is loaded, and a connection is established.

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1 [TOOLS] button 14 [Orchestral Chord Edit] button

Lets you save sets or user programs. Edits the Orchestral Chord parameters.

2 [SYSTEM] button 15 [Orchestral Free Bass Edit] button

Edits the SYSTEM parameters. Edits the Orchestral Free Bass parameters.

3 [READ] button 16 [Accordion Edit] button

Applies the state of the FR-8x to the editor. Edits the Accordion parameters.

4 [OUT/IN] setting buttons 17 [Orchestra 1 Edit] button

Change the MIDI input/output devices. Edits the Orchestra 1 parameters.

5 Reload [OUT/IN] button 18 [Orchestra 2 Edit] button

Reloads the OUT/IN settings. Edits the Orchestra 2 parameters.
This button is shown if the FR-8x is disconnected or is not
19 [Organ Edit] button
correctly connected.
Edits the Organ parameters.

20 LEFT HAND part

Turns the part played by the left hand on/off.
6 SET select buttons 21 Left hand registers
Select the previous or next set. Select the current register for the left hand.
7 [SET JUMP] button 22 RIGHT HAND part
Specifies a set number to select it. Turns the part played by the right hand on/off.
8 [DRUMS] button 23 MODE Section
Edits the DRUMS parameters. Turns the following functions on/off.
9 [RIGHT HAND] button 55 DRUMS
Edits the RIGHT HAND parameters. 55 BASS TO TREBLE
55 USER PROGRAM
10 [SET COMMON] button
Edits the COMMON parameters. 24 Right hand registers
Selects the right-hand register as on the unit itself.
11 [Bass & Chord Edit] button
Edits the Bass & Chord parameters.

12 [Free Bass Edit] button

Edits the Free Bass parameters.

13 [Orchestral Bass Edit] button

Edits Orchestral Bass parameters.
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You can also click the [Effect, Controllers], [MFX Edit], [MFX
Edit Screen Control], [MIDI] tab and edit other parameters.

You can use the editor to edit the sound settings of each part.
Here we explain how to edit the parameters of the accordion part.

1. Select the accordion part.

2. Select a register.
3. Click the edit button for the accordion part.
The edit screen of the accordion part appears.

4. Use the drop-down lists and sliders to edit the

parameters.
In “Name” you can enter a name of your choice.

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TOOLS SET
The TOOLS screen lets you save, export, and import sets or user
programs. Saving a set (Write Set)
1. Click the TOOLS icon.

2. Click the item that you want to use.

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1. Use the drop-down list to select the save-

destination for the set and the parts that you want
to save.
2. Click [Write].
A confirmation message appears.

3. Click [Yes].

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Importing a set (Import Set) 5. Click [Write].

A confirmation message appears.

6. Click [Yes].
When the operation is completed, the screen indicates
“Operation Complete.”
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Exporting a set (Export Set)

1. Select the file that you want to import.
2. Click [Open].
A confirmation message appears.

3. Click [Yes, please]. 1. Enter a file name.

A progress indicator appears; wait several seconds.
2. Click [Save].
4. Select the import-destination set number. When saving is completed, the screen indicates “Operation
Completed.”

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User Program Importing a user program (Import User Program)

Saving a user program (Write User Program)

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3 1. Click [Open].
A confirmation message appears.

1. Enter the User Program Name.

2. If you want to link a song or loop, select the Song/ 2. Click [Yes, please].
Loop Link check box.
3. Use the drop-down lists to select the save-
destination Bank and Number
4. Click [Write].
A confirmation message appears.

5. Click [Yes].
When saving is completed, the screen indicates “Operation
Completed.”

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Exporting a user program (Export User Program) Others

Saving system parameters (Write System)

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1. Enter the UPG Name.
2. If you want to link a song or loop, select the Song/
Loop Link check box.
3. Click [Export]. 1. Select the check box(es) of the data group(s) that
you want to save.
2. Click [Write].
A confirmation message appears.

4. Enter a file name. 3. Click [Yes].

When saving is completed, the screen indicates “Operation
5. Click [Save]. Completed.”
When saving is completed, the screen indicates “Operation
Completed.”
Synchronizing data via MIDI (MIDI Sync)

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1 [SEND] Applies the state of the editor to the FR-8x.

2 [READ] Applies the state of the FR-8x to the editor.

3 [RELOAD Reloads the Tone Lists.

TONE LISTS]

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Creating a UPB file (Create UPB File)

Here’s how to create a User Program Bank file.

1. Click [Select].
2. Select a file.
3. Click [Open].
Select other UPG files in the same way.

4. Click [Create].

5. Enter a file name.

6. Click [Save].
When saving is completed, the screen indicates “Operation
Completed.”