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Roland BK5 Backing Keyboard
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The Roland BK5 features high-quality, fresh sounds combined with an easy user interface and advanced features. This is the perfect keyboard for new to intermediate players and music hobbyists.
The BK5 is packed with over 1100 amazing sounds and many drum and percussion kits, all powered by Rolands state of the art sound engine. Compatible with a variety of voicing formats (including GM2, GS and XG Lite), the BK-5 can handle up to 128 voices simultaneously.
The BK5 can play and manipulate audio files, play MP3 or WAV files via USB and use the onboard controls to change key signature and tempo to suit your vocal range or performance style.
Video Compatibility! The BK5 comes complete with a composite video output. This amazing feature mean you can connected the output to an external monitor meaning your audience or band mates can follow the lyrics and chord symbols of the performed song.
The Roland BK5 Backing Keyboard Features
- 61 keys (velocity sensitive)
- 160 x 160 dots Graphic LCD (with backlit)
- Max. Polyphony Sound Generator
- 128 voices (GM2/GS/XG Lite compatible)
- Multitimbral 3 real-time parts (UP1, UP2, LWR) + 16 song parts
- Master Tuning 415.3 to 466.2 Hz
- Key Control (Transpose) -6 to +5 in semitones (for audio/MIDI data)
- Reverb: 8 types (selectable via Makeup Tools)
- Chorus: 8 types (selectable via Makeup Tools)
- MFX: 84 types for real-time parts (selectable via Tone Part MFX)
- MFX: A & B for rhythm and SMF section (selectable via Makeup Tools)
- Parametric EQ: 6 presets + 1 User memory
- Multi-band compressor: 6 presets + 1 User memory
- 305 in 6 "Rhythm" families
- Internal Rhythm Composer
- One Touch memories
- USB Flash memory
- Song Save Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear)
- PHONES jack x2: Stereo 1/4" phone type
- AUDIO INPUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type
- AUDIO OUTPUT jacks (L/Mono, R/Mono): 1/4" phone type
- USB COMPUTER connector (Type B, reception and transmission of MIDI data)
- USB MEMORY (Type A, data storage devices)
- MIDI connectors (IN, OUT): Visual Control function
- VIDEO OUTPUT jack: RCA-type (CVBS, PAL or NTSC selectable)
- Foot pedal jack: HOLD, SWITCH/EXPRESSION (programmable)
- Width 1,044 mm 41-1/8 inches
- Depth 317 mm 12-1/2 inches
- Height 129 mm 5-1/8 inches
- Weight 7.5 kg 16 lbs. 9 oz.
Roland BK5 Specs
- Keyboard
- 61 keys (velocity sensitive)
- Display
- 160 x 160 dots Graphic LCD (with backlit)
- Sound Generator
- Max. Polyphony
- 128 voices (GM2/GS/XG Lite compatible)
- Sounds
- 1,172 tones, 60 Drum Sets
- Multitimbral parts
- 3 real-time parts (UP1, UP2, LWR) + 16 song parts
- Master Tuning
- 415.3 to 466.2 Hz
- Key Control (Transpose)
- -6 to +5 in semitones (for audio/MIDI data)
- Tempo change
- 20 to 250 BPM for SMF and rhythms, 75 to 125% for mp3 and WAV files
- Part mute functions
- TRACK MUTE (Rhythms, SMF), CENTER CANCEL (mp3, WAV, AUDIO INPUT signals)
- Effects
- Real-time parts (UP1, UP2, LWR), Rhythms/SMF section
- Reverb: 8 types (selectable via Makeup Tools)
Chorus: 8 types (selectable via Makeup Tools)
MFX: 84 types for real-time parts (selectable via Tone Part MFX)
MFX: A & B for rhythm and SMF section (selectable via Makeup Tools)
Parametric EQ: 6 presets + 1 User memory
Multi-band compressor: 6 presets + 1 User memory - Rhythm section
- Rhythms
- 305 in 6 "Rhythm" families (localized rhythms for specific areas are included in the WORLD 1 and WORLD 2 families)
- Rhythm Composer
- Internal Rhythm Composer, SMF-to-Rhythm Converter provided as PC application (Windows) on the bundled CD-ROM
- One Touch memories
- 4 programmable registrations per rhythm
- Rhythm Makeup Tools
- Instrument-oriented editing
- Songs
- Real-time player
- SMF (Format 0/1), KAR, mp3, WAV, mp3+CDG
- Song chord extractor
- Automatic chord detection for SMF files
- SMF Makeup Tools
- Instrument-oriented editing
- Performance Memories
- Performance Lists
- Unlimited number (storage on USB memory)
Over 500 "Music Assistant" memories (internal memory)
5 "Factory Song" memories (internal memory) - Performance memories per List
- Max. 999
- Search function
- Quick location of SMF, audio and JPG files on the connected USB memory
- Demo
- Yes
- Recording
- Media
- USB Flash memory
- Song Save Format
- Audio files: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear)
- Video
- Lyrics
- SMF, mp3/WAV, mp3+CDG
- Slide shows
- Picture folder linked to songs (recommended resolution: 512 x 384 or 1024 x
768 pixels) - Other
- Panel controls
- Knobs: VOLUME, Rotary encoder: Data dial
- Connectors
- PHONES jack x2: Stereo 1/4" phone type
AUDIO INPUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type
AUDIO OUTPUT jacks (L/Mono, R/Mono): 1/4" phone type
USB COMPUTER connector (Type B, reception and transmission of MIDI data)
USB MEMORY (Type A, data storage devices)
MIDI connectors (IN, OUT): Visual Control function
VIDEO OUTPUT jack: RCA-type (CVBS, PAL or NTSC selectable)
Foot pedal jack: HOLD, SWITCH/EXPRESSION (programmable) - Speakers
- 10 cm x 2
- Rated power output
- 12 W x 2
- Power supply
- AC adaptor
- Power consumption
- 1100mA
- Auto Off function
- Off, 10 min, 30 min, 240 min
- Accessories
- Owner's Manual, AC adaptor, Power cord (for connecting the AC adaptor), Music rest, CD-ROM (Style Converter 4.0, USB driver)
- Option (sold separately)
- USB Flash Memory: M-UF series, Pedal Switch: DP series, Footswitch: BOSS FS-5U, Expression Pedal: EV series
- Size and Weight (Without music rest)
- Width (W)
- 1,044 mm
41-1/8 inches - Depth (D)
- 317 mm
12-1/2 inches - Height (H)
- 129 mm
5-1/8 inches - Weight
- 7.5 kg
16 lbs. 9 oz. - Weight excluding AC adaptor and music rest
- Size and Weight (Including music rest)
- Width (W)
- 1044 mm
41-1/8 inches - Depth (D)
- 317 mm
12-1/2 inches - Height (H)
- 301 mm
11-7/8 inches - Weight
- 7.5 kg
16 lbs. 9 oz. - Weight excluding AC adaptor and music rest
- All specifications and appearances are subject to change.