Roland BK-5 Backing Keyboard

• - Self-contained, do-everything keyboard with auto-accompaniment engine and built-in sound system
• - Wide selection of sounds, Music Assistants, and Rhythms that cover a wide landscape of musical genres (including East-Europe, Latin-America, Asia, and more)
• - Friendly graphical user interface
• - Onboard effects, including reverb, chorus, EQ, multi-band compressor, and dozens of multi-effects
• - Music rhythm compatibility with Roland BK-7m/E-series/ G-series/VA-series instruments
• - Compatible with backing formats (SMF, MP3, WAV, and Rhythm) directly from USB memory; instant audio recording onto USB memory
• - Automatic chord detection for SMF files
• - Video output to share SMF/MP3 Lyrics with friends or the audience on an external screen

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 mm41-1/8 inches Depth (D) 317 mm12-1/2 inches Height (H) 129 mm5-1/8 inches Weight 7.5 kg16 lbs. 9 oz.

Weight excluding AC adaptor and music rest

Size and Weight ?Including music rest?

Width (W) 1,044 mm41-1/8 inches Depth (D) 317 mm12-1/2 inches Height (H) 301 mm11-7/8 inches Weight 7.5 kg16 lbs. 9 oz.

Weight excluding AC adaptor and music rest

All specifications and appearances are subject to change.