Roland BK5 Backing Keyboard

Description

• 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

Keyboard61 keys (velocity sensitive)Display160 x 160 dots Graphic LCD (with backlit)SOUND GENERATORMax. Polyphony128 voices (GM2/GS/XG Lite compatible)Sounds1,172 tones, 60 Drum SetsMultitimbral parts3 real-time parts (UP1, UP2, LWR) + 16 song partsMaster Tuning415.3 to 466.2 HzKey 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 filesPart mute functionsTRACK MUTE (Rhythms, SMF), CENTER CANCEL (mp3, WAV, AUDIO INPUT signals)EFFECTSReal-time parts (UP1, UP2, LWR), Rhythms/SMF sectionReverb: 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 memoryRHYTHM SECTIONRhythms305 in 6 “Rhythm” families (localized rhythms for specific areas are included in the WORLD 1 and WORLD 2 families)Rhythm ComposerInternal Rhythm Composer, SMF-to-Rhythm Converter provided as PC application (Windows) on the bundled CD-ROMOne Touch memories4 programmable registrations per rhythmRhythm Makeup ToolsInstrument-oriented editingSONGSReal-time playerSMF (Format 0/1), KAR, mp3, WAV, mp3+CDGSong chord extractorAutomatic chord detection for SMF filesSMF Makeup ToolsInstrument-oriented editingPERFORMANCE MEMORIESPerformance ListsUnlimited number (storage on USB memory)
Over 500 “Music Assistant” memories (internal memory)
5 “Factory Song” memories (internal memory)Performance memories per ListMax. 999Search functionQuick location of SMF, audio and JPG files on the connected USB memoryDEMOYesRECORDINGMediaUSB Flash memorySong Save FormatAudio files: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear)VIDEOLyricsSMF, mp3/WAV, mp3+CDGSlide showsPicture folder linked to songs (recommended resolution: 512 x 384 or 1024 x
768 pixels)OTHERPanel controlsKnobs: VOLUME, Rotary encoder: Data dialConnectorsPHONES 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)Speakers10 cm x 2Rated power output12 W x 2Power supplyAC adaptorPower consumption1100mAAuto Off functionOff, 10 min, 30 min, 240 minAccessoriesOwner’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 seriesSIZE AND WEIGHT (WITHOUT MUSIC REST)Width (W)1,044 mm
41-1/8 inchesDepth (D)317 mm
12-1/2 inchesHeight (H)129 mm
5-1/8 inchesWeight7.5 kg
16 lbs. 9 oz.SIZE AND WEIGHT (WITH MUSIC REST)Width (W)1044 mm
41-1/8 inchesDepth (D)317 mm
12-1/2 inchesHeight (H)301 mm
11-7/8 inchesWeight7.5 kg
16 lbs. 9 oz.