Absolutely! They took a lot of time in designing the final output to make it sound as authentic and feel as natural as a real accordion. The bellow tension can be adjusted from very air tight to broken in. The harder you pull, the louder it is. They even built in the flutter that you get from the leathers when you change directions.
I saw those come through on a YouTube update. I'm subscribed to your channel.
Thanks beau coup Ganey. Really appreciate it.
I just added one, Louisiana Two Step. As you folks know, I'm beginner on this instrument, so, it's a simple version, though, Rockin' Dopsie plays it somewhat simply in the original recording/video. I also play it slightly differently from him. On the opening licks of the A part, he's playing fairly staccato on the buttons, and I incorporated this little blend/roll across the rows to give it a little cry. I think I picked that up from Ay Tee Fee.
Excellent stuff, Ganey..thanx for going to the trouble. Clear vision and a really good sound ( what setting ? )
BTW...my Aussie band buddy and I have just placed an order for a Black FR-18 and Red soft case...being shipped out from the USA ( EBay - libertybellows.com ). Represents about low $2000 investment, including freight, so soon we'll be using yours, and many other posts, to get up to some sort of speed on the beast.
Very nice work Ganey. Thanks. I like the sound you get out of that Roland. What setting and how did you get to it? What kind of amp? Sounds like a 4 reed Dino or Gab.
I usually just plug through my PA system, but I have the option of using my Fishman acoustic amp. For these videos, I just plugged straight into the line in on my computer. The settings that I usually use, depending on the key, are Cajun and Alpine. If the key is too low, the Alpine sounds too honking, so I switch to Cajun and it is usually a good alternative. To get to the settings see below.
First, push the "Set" button. Next, select the 3rd set, or family, by pushing the 3rd switch, then push "Set" again. You are now in the 3rd family of sounds. From there, select the voice that you want. Cajun is 3rd switch green, and Alpine is 2nd switch red.
The reverb that you hear is the standard factory setting. You can reduce or increase it, but it sits pretty good in the mix just as it is.