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General| Display type | LCD |
|---|---|
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Product type | Digital synthesizer |
| Product color | Black |
| Sound effects | Chorus, Reverberation |
| RMS rated power | 24 W |
| Number of speakers | 2 |
| Keyboard number of keys | 61 |
| Maximum polyphony (notes) | 128 |
| Power source type | DC |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 317 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1044 mm |
| Height | 301 mm |
| Weight | 7500 g |
Details the controls and features located on the front of the BK-5 keyboard unit.
Describes the various connection ports and their functions on the rear of the BK-5 keyboard.
Step-by-step guide for connecting the power adapter and ensuring proper electrical setup for the BK-5.
Instructions for connecting the BK-5 to external audio equipment like amplifiers or mixers.
Guidance on connecting the BK-5 to other MIDI devices for performance data exchange.
How to connect the BK-5 to a computer via USB for sound module or MIDI data transfer.
Instructions for connecting the BK-5 to a TV or external display for visual output.
How to connect and utilize optional pedals for control and sustain functions.
Instructions for connecting an external audio source to the BK-5's audio input.
How to connect headphones to the BK-5 for private listening without using speakers.
Steps for attaching the music rest to the BK-5 keyboard for holding sheet music.
Procedures for safely turning the BK-5 unit on and off, including energy-saving features.
Explanation of the BK-5's Auto Off feature and how to manage power saving settings.
Instructions on how to access and exit the BK-5's demonstration mode to showcase its features.
Explanation of the BK-5's display interface, cursor movement, and parameter value adjustments.
Guide on using the dial to adjust parameter values and confirm selections.
How to navigate the BK-5's menu system to select different function groups.
How to enable or disable the UP2 and LWR real-time parts for performance.
Methods for assigning sounds (Tones) to the BK-5's real-time parts (UP1, UP2, LWR).
Adjusting the volume balance between backing rhythms and real-time parts.
Overview of the BK-5's rhythm accompaniments and their interactive capabilities.
Explains how to start, stop, and utilize rhythm playback features like Sync Start and Variations.
Instructions on preparing and connecting USB memory devices for playing songs and rhythms.
How to select and play back songs, rhythms, and audio files from USB memory.
Guide on choosing rhythms by selecting a rhythm family and then a specific rhythm from the list.
How to use One Touch memories to quickly select Tones matching the current rhythm's atmosphere.
Steps to save custom ONE TOUCH settings to a USB memory, creating personalized rhythm configurations.
Procedures for renaming files or folders and deleting unwanted items from USB memory.
How to search the USB device for specific files by entering character strings.
Enabling the parameter to play back all audio songs or SMF songs consecutively from a selected folder.
Setting loop points to repeat specific passages of songs for practice or playback.
Instructions for transposing the BK-5's pitch in semi-tone steps for all sections or specific settings.
How to transpose real-time parts (UP1, UP2, LWR) up or down in octave steps.
Functionality to mute accompaniment parts of rhythms or SMF, or cancel the center channel of audio files.
How to specify which rhythm or SMF tracks should be muted when the Track Mute function is activated.
Adding counter-melodies to real-time parts using 18 available harmony types.
Configuring the keyboard split point to divide functions between Arranger and real-time parts.
Adjusting the individual volume levels for the Upper1, Upper2, and Lower real-time parts.
Overview of Performance Lists, memories, and their organization for different performance scenarios.
Steps to load Performance Lists from internal memory or USB memory for recall.
Selecting specific Performance memories from a loaded list to apply saved settings.
Using the 'Numeric' function to quickly locate and load Performance memories.
Procedures for saving current BK-5 settings as a new Performance memory.
Managing Performance Lists by renaming, deleting, or creating new lists.
Options to delete or move Performance memories within a selected Performance List.
How to set up automatic photo slideshows, including linking images to songs.
Instructions for enjoying slide shows with songs from VIMA TUNES CD-ROMs.
Guidance on preparing and using personal pictures for slide shows and as custom backgrounds.
Setting personal images as the BK-5's background display for performances.
Step-by-step guide to start audio recording of performances, including setup and button operations.
How to play back recorded audio performances and adjust volume settings.
Procedures for saving recorded audio as WAV files, including naming and overwriting options.
How to protect various settings (rhythm, tempo, key, tone) from changing during Performance selection.
Basic steps to access and navigate the BK-5's menu system for various functions.
List of available function groups within the BK-5 menu, such as Internal Lyrics, Performance Edit, Global, etc.
Transposing selected keyboard parts up or down by octave steps.
Changing the pitch of selected parts in semi-tone steps.
Adjusting the pitch of selected parts in 1-cent steps for precise tuning.
Setting mono/polyphonic modes and glide speed for selected parts.
Configuring how keyboard parts respond to Pitch Bend messages and the lever's range.
Specifying how keyboard parts respond to Modulation messages (CC01).
Adjusting the sound's timbre using Cut Off frequency and Resonance parameters.
Setting the keyboard split point and configuring its behavior.
Transposing the BK-5's pitch in semi-tone steps for selected parts or modes.
Fine-tuning the Arranger's behavior, including Zone, Type, and specific tempo controls.
Setting the Arranger Hold function to sustain notes in the chord recognition area.
Managing rhythm tempos, including presets, automatic selection, and tempo locking.
Adjusting fill-in durations and enabling ritardando effects for fill-ins.
Setting tempo change ratios, durations, and fill-ritardando effects.
Setting up automatic counter-melodies, harmony types, and velocity thresholds.
Saving current Performance Edit settings as defaults for future use.
Adjusting global parameters like Display Contrast, Brightness, Tuning, and Track Mute.
Filtering which One Touch settings are loaded with new selections.
Filtering which Performance settings are loaded with new Performance selections.
Configuring the metronome's playback, level, time signature, and count-in settings.
Adjusting video output settings like format (PAL/NTSC) and aspect ratio.
Options for displaying song lyrics on the internal screen or external display.
Accessing utility functions like Quick Start, Perform Next Song, EQ/MFX Link, and Audio settings.
Assigning functions like Start/Stop, Intro, Ending, and Variations to a footswitch.
Adjusting compressor parameters like Level, Gain, Attack, and Release for different frequency bands.
Adjusting equalizer parameters like Preset, Level, Gain, and Frequency bands for tonal correction.
Editing common parameters affecting the entire rhythm or song, such as Reverb, Chorus, and Tempo.
Editing parameters for individual instruments within a selected rhythm or SMF song.
Committing edited rhythm/song changes to the file for use with other sequencers.
Procedure for saving edited rhythms or SMF songs to USB memory, including naming and overwriting.
Explains rhythm structure, patterns, tracks, and looped vs. one-shot divisions.
Steps to clear the BK-5's rhythm RAM memory before programming new rhythms.
Detailed steps for recording individual tracks and parts within the Rhythm Composer.
How to listen to recorded tracks and add more parts to a rhythm pattern.
Procedure for saving programmed rhythms to USB memory for preservation.
Guidance on recording subsequent tracks and different rhythm divisions (Intros, Fills, Endings).
Accessing help information for temporarily muting or isolating specific tracks within the Rhythm Composer.
How to mute specific tracks during recording to focus on other parts.
Isolating a specific track for listening during recording or playback.
Tips for troubleshooting unexpected rhythm stops during Arranger mode playback.
Correcting timing inaccuracies in recorded music by quantizing notes to specific resolutions.
Selectively deleting data within specified ranges or measures of tracks.
Removing data and measures entirely, shifting subsequent data forward.
Defining the source rhythm and destination track for copying parts, modes, or divisions.
Placing copied events at a desired position using the Place Event function.
Choosing between Replace or Mix modes and specifying the number of copies for data transfer.
Setting the shift amount for notes using CPT units.
Defining the range of notes to be modified for velocity or gate time.
Checking and setting the time signature for rhythm patterns.
Understanding event positions, clocks, and monitoring note events for editing.
Steps to select list entries, edit values, and save changes within Micro Edit.
Overview of functions like Create Event and Erase Event for modifying rhythm data.
Establishing or removing the connection between the BK-5 keyboard and its internal tone generator.
Loading or saving MIDI configurations for quick recall of settings.
Recalling factory MIDI settings for keyboard and rhythm parts, and MIDI transmission/reception.
Preparing the BK-5 for MIDI control using a PK-series pedalboard.
Restoring factory SMF song MIDI settings and managing transmission/reception.
Storing and recalling up to eight custom MIDI configurations.
Editing MIDI parameters for rhythm parts (ADrum, ABass, Acc1-6).
Editing MIDI parameters for keyboard parts (UP1, UP2, LWR, Mel.Intell).
Editing MIDI parameters for song parts (Part 1-16).
Configuring system-wide MIDI parameters, including Sync, Basic, Rhythm, NTA, Parameters, and Visual Control.
Specifying BK-5 MIDI real-time message transmission for synchronizing with external devices.
Configuring MIDI messages for the BK-5's Basic channel, affecting Performance selection and general messages.
Managing MIDI messages for the Rhythm channel, controlling rhythm selection and volume.
Specifying MIDI channels for receiving chord information used in real-time key changes.
Accessing miscellaneous MIDI parameters not covered in other sections.
Setting the MIDI transmit channel for Visual Control functions.
Configuring playback modes (Internal, Auto, MIDI, Remote) for song or rhythm control.
Transposing received notes in steps of one octave.
Setting the note range for received MIDI channel data.
Specifying whether a muted part continues sending MIDI messages.
Information on folders created on USB memory for My Performances, My Recordings, My Songs, and My Rhythms.
Connecting and activating the Visual Control function for MIDI-based visual effects.
How to select clips and banks on external MIDI Visual Control/V-LINK devices using keyboard keys.
MIDI program change numbers to select rhythm divisions via MIDI.
MIDI messages for E-Series compatibility, including bank select and program change.
Using MIDI messages to recall Performance memories from a loaded list.
Contact details for nearest Roland Service Centers or authorized distributors for repair services.
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