Perfect for solo artists and home hobbyists alike, the BK-3 Backing Keyboard brings a new level of performance to entry-level auto-accompaniment instruments
- 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
Keys: 61 keys (velocity sensitive)
Keyboard Modes: Whole, Split, Dual
Display type: 132 x 64 dots, Graphic monochrome LCD (with backlit)
SOUND GENERATOR
Max. Polyphony: 128 voices (GM2/GS/XG Lite compatible)
Sounds: 851 tones; 53 Drum Sets
Multitimbral parts: 2 keyboard parts (UPP, 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
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
Rhythms: 250 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 Change: 20 to 250 BPM for SMF and rhythms
Time Stretch: 75 to 125 for mp3 and WAV
One Touch memories: 4 suitable tones for each rhythm (Programmable)
Rhythm and SMF Makeup Tools: Instrument-oriented editing
Track Mute: for Rhythms/SMF
Center Cancel: for mp3/WAV
AUDIO RECORDING
Media: USB Flash memory.
Save format: Audio files: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear)
METRONOME
Time Signature: 1 to 32/16, 1 to 32/8, 1 to 32/4, 1 to 32/2
Mode: Always, Play
Count In: Off, 1 bar, 2 bar
PERFORMANCE MEMORIES
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" (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)
Speakers: 2 x 10 cm
Rated power output: 2 x 7.5 W
Power supply: AC adaptor
Power consumption: 1,200 mA
Auto Off function: Off, 10 min, 30 min, 240 min.
Size and Weight (excluding AC adaptor and music rest)
Width: 1044 mm, 41-1/8 inches
Depth: 317 mm, 12-1/2 inches
Height: 129 mm, 5-1/8 inches
Weight: 7.5 kg, 16 lbs. 9 oz.
Size (including music rest)
Width: 1044 mm, 41-1/8 inches
Depth: 408 mm, 16-1/8 inches
Height: 318 mm, 12-9/16 inches
Accessories
Owner's Manual
AC adaptor
Power cord (for connecting the AC adaptor)
Music rest
Options (sold separately)
USB flash memory (M-UF-series)
Pedal Switch: DP-series
Footswitch: BOSS FS-5U ..