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HIGH QUALITY OF SOUNDS AND MUSIC RHYTHMS
WIDE RANGE SELECTION OF INSTALLED MUSIC ASSISTANTS AND RHYTHMS
HANDY PLAYBACK OF BACKINGS DIRECTLY FROM USB MEMORY
EMBEDDED RHYTHM COMPOSER ONTO USB MEMORY
To turn your show into the performance of a
superb backing band, choose the new BK-5, a
state-of-the-art keyboard that packs an interactive
band into a light portable instrument with a sleek
design. BK-5 is a dream keyboard for musicians
who need a backing band on stage or at home.
With hundreds of great Tones and Music Rhythms
onboard the BK-5 will make you sound like a pro
ensemble on stage. BK-5 has over 300 impressive
accompaniments covering every musical genre.
Each Rhythm comprises 4 Intros, 4 Main variations,
4 Endings, 3 “Up” and 3 “Down” Fill-Ins.
• High quality of Sounds and Music Rhythms.
• Wide range selection of installed Music Assistants and Rhythms that cover a wide
landscape of musical genres (including East-Europe, Latin-America, Asia, and more).
• Comfortable User Interface.
• Music Rhythms Compatibility with Roland BK-7m/E-Series/G-Series/VA-Series.
• Handy playback of backings (Rhythm, SMF, MP3, WAV) directly from USB Memory.
• Embedded Rhythm Composer onto USB Memory.
• 2nd Drum track for Rhythms and SMF.
• Easy Audio recording onto USB Memory (suitable for training/educational purpose).
• Video Out to enjoy SMF/MP3 Lyrics with friends or the audience on an external screen.
Location: BB Disco Dinner (Cupra Marittima, AP, Italy).
1
Embedded Rhythm Composer
onto USB Memory.
With the embedded Rhythm Composer function
BK-5 allows you to create new rhythms and to
customize the existing ones. The Performance List
function allows you to save nearly all of the BK-5’s
settings for each song and the Music Rhythm you
will be using during your performances.
2
Handy playback of backings (Rhythm,
SMF, MP3, WAV) directly from USB
Memory.
The BK-5 plays Standard MIDI Files and Music
Rhythms directly from a connected USB
storage device and in addition it contains an
audio player function to play back mp3 and
WAV files. Four different One Touch settings
assign the most suitable tones, effects and
other parameters to the real-time parts
depending on the Music Rhythm you select .
3
Video Out to enjoy SMF/MP3 Lyrics
with friends or the audience on an
external screen.
The VIDEO OUTPUT socket can be
connected to an external screen to follow
the lyrics and chord symbols of the songs
during performance.
4
Easy Audio recording onto USB
Memory (suitable for training/
educational purpose).
The BK-5 also allows you to record the
user’s performances in the connected
USB storage device. The resulting WAV
files can be played back on the BK-5 itself
or transferred to a computer via a USB
storage device.
BK-5 SPECIFICATIONS
Display type
Graphic LCD 160 x 160 dots, backlit.
Keyboard
Keyboard 61 velocity sensitive keys.
Sound Source
Max. Polyphony 128 voices (GM2/GS/XG Lite compatible).
Sounds 1,172 tones; 60 Drum Sets.
Multitimbral parts 3 keyboard parts (UP1, UP2, LWR) + 16 song parts.
Key Control (Transpose) –6~+5 in semitones (for audio/MIDI data).
Tempo change 20~250 BPM for SMF and rhythms; 75~125% for mp3 and WAV files.
Part mute functions TRACK MUTE: Rhythms, SMF; CENTER CANCEL: mp3, WAV, AUDIO INPUT signals.
Effects
Keyboard 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 keyboard parts
(selectable via Tone Part 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.
Recording
Media USB Flash memory.
Save format Audio files (WAV, 44.1KHz/16-bit linear format) on a USB storage device.
Video
Lyrics SMF, mp3/WAV, mp3+CDG.
Slide shows Picture folder linked to songs (recommended resolution: 512 x 384 or 1024 x 768 pixels).
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 ports USB COMPUTER connector (Type B, reception and transmission of MIDI data). USB MEMORY (Type A, data storage devices).
MIDI connectors MIDI IN, MIDI OUT (Visual Control function).
Video output RCA-type (CVBS, PAL or NTSC – selectable).
Foot pedal HOLD, SWITCH/EXPRESSION (programmable).
General specifications
Speakers 2x 10 cm.
Rated power output 2x 12 W RMS.
Power supply AC adaptor.
Auto Off function Off, 10min, 30min, 240min.
Dimensions Without music rest: 1044 (W) x 317 (D) x 129 (H) mm 41-1/8 (W) x 12-1/2 (D) x 5-1/8 (H) inches;
Including music rest: 1044 (W) x 317 (D) x 301 (H) mm 41-1/8 (W) x 12-1/2 (D) x 11-7/8 (H) inches.
Weight 7.5 kg (excluding AC adaptor and music rest) 16 lbs 9 oz (excluding AC adaptor and music rest).
Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories Owner’s Manual, AC adaptor, Power cord (for connecting the AC adaptor), Music rest, CD-ROM (Style Converter 4.0, USB driver).
Options
USB USB flash memory (M-UF-series).
Pedals DP-series/BOSS FS-5U foot switch. Roland EV-series expression pedal.
RAM 4748 RAMRES 818-11 605.00.0249
USB memory port. Right control panel. Left control panel. Rear Panel.
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in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording,
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