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    Current Model

      Roland BK5 Backing Keyboard
      This instrument is discontinued

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      The Roland BK5 features high-quality, fresh sounds combined with an easy user interface and advanced features. This is the perfect keyboard for new to intermediate players and music hobbyists.

      The BK5 is packed with over 1100 amazing sounds and many drum and percussion kits, all powered by Rolands state of the art sound engine. Compatible with a variety of voicing formats (including GM2, GS and XG Lite), the BK-5 can handle up to 128 voices simultaneously.

      The BK5 can play and manipulate audio files, play MP3 or WAV files via USB and use the onboard controls to change key signature and tempo to suit your vocal range or performance style.

      Video Compatibility! The BK5 comes complete with a composite video output. This amazing feature mean you can connected the output to an external monitor meaning your audience or band mates can follow the lyrics and chord symbols of the performed song.

      The Roland BK5 Backing Keyboard Features

      • 61 keys (velocity sensitive)
      • 160 x 160 dots Graphic LCD (with backlit)
      • Max. Polyphony Sound Generator
      • 128 voices (GM2/GS/XG Lite compatible)
      • Multitimbral 3 real-time parts (UP1, UP2, LWR) + 16 song parts
      • Master Tuning 415.3 to 466.2 Hz
      • Key Control (Transpose) -6 to +5 in semitones (for audio/MIDI data)
      • 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
      • 305 in 6 "Rhythm" families
      • Internal Rhythm Composer
      • One Touch memories
      • USB Flash memory
      • Song Save Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear)
      • 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)
      • Width 1,044 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.

      Roland BK5 Specs

      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 real-time parts (UP1, UP2, 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
      Part mute functions
      TRACK MUTE (Rhythms, SMF), CENTER CANCEL (mp3, WAV, AUDIO INPUT signals)
      Effects
      Real-time 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
      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
      Demo
      Yes
      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
      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)
      Speakers
      10 cm x 2
      Rated power output
      12 W x 2
      Power supply
      AC adaptor
      Power consumption
      1100mA
      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, 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 series
      Size and Weight (Without music rest)
      Width (W)
      1,044 mm
      41-1/8 inches
      Depth (D)
      317 mm
      12-1/2 inches
      Height (H)
      129 mm
      5-1/8 inches
      Weight
      7.5 kg
      16 lbs. 9 oz.
      Weight excluding AC adaptor and music rest
      Size and Weight (Including music rest)
      Width (W)
      1044 mm
      41-1/8 inches
      Depth (D)
      317 mm
      12-1/2 inches
      Height (H)
      301 mm
      11-7/8 inches
      Weight
      7.5 kg
      16 lbs. 9 oz.
      Weight excluding AC adaptor and music rest
      All specifications and appearances are subject to change.
      Established in 1983 A&C Hamilton Musical Instruments maintains a healthy balance of traditional business values with a keen sense for new business ideas. Getting new customers and keeping existing customers are equally important to us. As the internet has changed all our lives we continue to grow from strength to strength applying the tried and trusted methods of traditional retail sales to this new world of internet sales and store sales. The world is a smaller place but we are all still individuals within it. It is so much more fun selling to some one you can have a chat with, either email phone or in the shop than just sending boxes via couriers. Our company has a solid financial basis to trade and all premises are owned in full by the directors.

      Our Music Shop is on the outskirts of Preston with forecourt parking for 8 cars. Our closest town is Blackpool and nearby is Lytham St Annes. Blackburn and Southport are close by. Lancaster, Morecambe, Wigan, Burnley, Ormskirk, Bolton, Leigh, Accrington are also near me. Manchester Liverpool and Cumbria are around an hour away.

      Our Address is : A&C Hamilton Musical Instruments 946-950 Blackpool Road Lea Preston Lancashire PR2 1XN

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