Roland Bk5 Professional Backing Arranger Keyboard - Application: Concert

Roland BK5 Professional Backing Arranger Keyboard


Roland BK-5 Features :

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
More detailed features:
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 realtime parts (UP1, UP2, LWR) + 16 song parts
Master Tuning: 415.3 to 466.2Hz
Key Control (Transpose): -6 to +5 in semitones (for audio/MIDI data)
Tempo change: 20 to 250BPM 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)
Effects
Realtime 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
Realtime 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
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
Speakers : 10cm x 2
Rated power output : 12W x 2
Power supply : AC adaptor
Power consumption : 1100mA
Auto Off function : Off, 10min, 30min, 240min
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)

Accessories:
Owners Manual, AC adaptor
Power cord (for connecting the AC adaptor)
Music rest
CD-ROM (Style Converter 4.0, USB driver).