Roland BK3 Backing Keyboard

Description

Euphonycart presents Roland BK-3 Black Backing Keyboard. Perfect for solo entertainers and home hobbyists alike, the BK-3 Backing Keyboard brings a new level of performance to entry-level auto-accompaniment instruments. Featuring a wide range of quality onboard sounds and rhythms, song playback via USB memory, built-in speakers, and more, this portable, self-contained keyboard puts the power of a full ensemble under your fingertips. From one-person shows to social gatherings to personal practice, the BK-3 brings endless hours enjoyment for playing all musical styles.

 

• Portable, self-contained keyboard with built-in sound system
• High-quality sounds, rhythms, and Music Assistants
• Comfortable, intuitive user interface
• Compatible with music rhythms from Roland’s BK, E, G, and VA series
• Play a variety of backing formats (SMF, MP3, WAV, and rhythms) and record performances with optional USB memory
• Roland Wireless Connect capability for cable-free communication with iPhone and iPad; free iOS apps available for music sharing, lyrics display, and more
• Available in black or white finish

Keyboard type: 61 keys (velocity sensitive)
Keyboard Modes: Whole, Split, Dual
Display type132 x 64 dots, Graphic monochrome LCD (with backlit)

SOUND GENERATOR

Max. Polyphony128 voices (GM2/GS/XGlite compatible)

Sounds851 tones; 53 Drum Sets

Multitimbral parts2 keyboard parts (UPP, LWR) + 16 song parts

Master Tuning415.3 to 466.2 Hz

Key Control (Transpose)–6 to +5 in semitones (for audio/MIDI data)

Tempo change20 to 250 BPM for SMF and rhythms
75 to 125 % for mp3 and WAV files

EFFECTS

Real Time parts (UPP, LWR)

Reverb and Chorus: depending on Rhythm/SMF Reverb Chorus Macro
1 Mfx (84 Mfx Editable Macro) (selectable via Tone Part Mfx)
EQ
Rhythms/SMF section

Reverb: 8 types
Chorus: 8 types
2 Mfx (84 Mfx Editable Macro)
EQ
BACKING SECTION

Rhythms250 in 5 “Rhythm” families (localized rhythms for specific areas are included in the WORLD 1 and WORLD 2 families)

Real-time player

Rhythms (STL), SMF (Format 0/1), KAR, mp3, WAV

Key Control–6 to +5 in semitones (for rhythm, smf, mp3/wav)

Tempo Change20 to 250 BPM for SMF and rhythms

Time Stretch75 to 125 % for mp3 and WAV

One Touch memories4 suitable tones for each rhythm (Programmable)

Rhythm and SMF Makeup Tools

Instrument-oriented editing

Track Mutefor Rhythms/SMF

Center Cancel for mp3/WAVAUDIO RECORDING

Media USB Flash memory.

Save format Audio files: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear)

METRONOME Time Signature1 to 32/16, 1 to 32/8, 1 to 32/4, 1 to 32/2ModeAlways, Play Count In Off, 1 bar, 2 bar

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

OTHER

Search function

Quick location of Rhythms and Songs on the connected USB memory

Demo Yes Lyrics on Internal Display SMF, mp3/WAV

Panel Controls Volume Knob
Balance (Backing/Keyboard) Buttons
Connectors Phone/Output Jack: 1/4” phone type (TRS connector)
USB COMPUTER port (Type B, reception and transmission of MIDI data)
USB MEMORY port (Type A, data storage devices)
MIDI IN, MIDI OUT (Visual Control function)
Foot Pedal jack: PEDAL HOLD/SWITCH (assignable)
Speakers2 x 10 cm Rated power output2 x 7.5 W

Power supply AC adaptor Power consumption1,200 mA 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.
Options (sold separately) USB flash memory (M-UF-series)
Wireless USB Adaptor (WNA1100-RL)
Pedal Switch: DP-series
Footswitch: BOSS FS-5U

SIZE AND WEIGHT (EXCLUDEING AC ADAPTOR AND MUSIC REST)

Width1044 mm
41-1/8 inches Depth317 mm
12-1/2 inches Height129 mm
5-1/8 inches Weight7.5 kg
16 lbs. 9 oz.

SIZE AND WEIGHT (INCLUDING MUSIC REST)

Width1044 mm
41-1/8 inchesDepth408 mm
16-1/8 inchesHeight318 mm
12-9/16 inches