Roland BK-9 - Mode; Rhythm Composer; 16 Track Sequencer; Mastering Tools

Rhythm Composer
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Mode
Allows you to select the Chord Loop mode:
Parameter Setting
Mode Loop, Sequencer
• Loop: Use this mode If you need to replicate a short chords
pattern several times during your performance while you
concentrate on the melody or solo.
• Sequencer: Use this mode if you need to prepare the
accompaniment of an entire song before recording it with the
Recorder.
For details see “19. Recording a Chord Sequence (Chord Loop)” (p.
79).
Rhythm Composer
See “22. Rhythm Composer” (p. 103).
16Track Sequencer
See “20. Working with the 16-Track Sequencer” (p. 81).
Mastering Tools
The BK-9 contains an eects processor that applies to all real-time,
rhythm and SMF song parts.
This processor is called “Mastering Tools”, because it allows you to
perfect the signal mix to adapt it to the sound system you are using.
The parameters discussed here can be selected using [MENU]
button  “Mastering Tools”.
Right Display
SMF/Rhythm and Tone Parts Compressor
This multi-band compressor/limiter allows you to process three
frequency ranges separately. A compressor reduces high levels
(peaks) and boosts low levels, smoothing out uctuations in
volume.
To edit the SMF/Rhythm Compressor parameters, use [MENU]
button  “Mastering Tools”  “SMF/Rhythm Compressor”.
To edit the Tone Parts Compressor parameters, use [MENU] button
 “Mastering Tools”  “Tone Parts Compressor”.
Right Display Right Display
1. Select a keyboard part if you chose “Tone Parts
Compressor”.
Select an SMF song or a rhythm and start playback if you chose
“MF/Rhythm Compresso”.
2. Set the “Switch” parameter to “On” to activate the
compressor.
3. Rotate the dial to select the “Preset” parameter, then push
it.
4. Rotate the dial to select one of the available presets.
The available presets are:
Preset
1. Hard Comp 4. Mid Boost 7. User
2. Soft Comp 5. High Boost
3. Low Boost 6. Standard
5. If none of the preset memories contains the settings you
need, use the dial to set the following parameters:
Parameter Setting Explanation
Level 0~127
Use this parameter to set the compres-
sor’s input level.
The higher the value, the stronger the
three frequency bands are compressed.
The value you set here is added to the
“Level” settings of the three bands.
Do not set this parameter to “0” if the
compressor is switched on, because
doing so means that the keyboard parts,
the SMF song or Rhythm parts are no
longer audible.
Gain –12~0~+12 dB
Use this parameter to correct the
level at the compressor’s outputs. If the
settings of the remaining parameters
lead to a signicantly lower level, select
a positive value. If your settings lead
to a signicantly higher level, select a
negative value. “0” means that the level is
neither boosted nor attenuated.
High Attack 0~100 ms
Use this parameter to specify how fast
the compressor of the band in question
should start processing the signal once
the level of that band exceeds the
“Threshold” level. Choose a smaller value
if you prefer a compression similar to
that of FM radio stations. Higher values
may yield a “snappier” or “funkier” sound.
High Release 50~5000 ms
This parameter allows you to specify
how fast the compressor of the cor-
responding band should stop working
when the signal level drops below the
“Threshold” value.
High Threshold –36~0 dB
This parameter allows you to set the
level the frequency band (“High”, “Mid” or
“Low”) must reach to trigger its compres-
sor. The lower the value, the more
noticeable the compression will be.