Roland BK-9 - Page 9

Convenient Functions
Work with the Music Assistant
It is a collection of registrations for given songs that
select the most appropriate rhythm and sounds for
the Keyboard parts.
Transpose the key of the keyboard, Rhythm or
Song
This function allows you to transpose BK-9’s pitch in
semi-tone steps.
Change the octave
This function allows you to transpose the real-time
parts up or down in octave steps.
Practice in keeping a consistent tempo
(Metronome)
You can perform while the metronome sounds.
You can set the Volume, Tempo, Time Signature and
Count In.
The metronome signals can be transmitted to BK-9’s
METRONOME OUT jack.
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Energy-Ecient Design
The power will turn o after a specied time has elapsed
When thirty minutes have elapsed since you last played or operated the BK-9, the power will turn o automatically.
* If you don’t want the power to turn o automatically, change the “Auto O ” setting (p. 143).
Organize your performance
Create your performance list
To prepare sets of Performance memories for any
event like weddings, parties, anniversaries, etc.
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Wireless LAN Functions
Ad-Hoc and WPS connection
By inserting the wireless USB Adapter (WNA1100-RL;
sold separately) into the BK-9’s USB MEMORY port,
you’ll be able to use wireless compatible applications
(such as the “Air Recorder” iPhone app).
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Wide view of BK-9’s parameters
New interface concept
The double display of BK-9 was designed to put its
massive array of functions at your ngertips.
Parameters that belong together from a musician’s
point of view are usually located on the adjacent
display. This way setting them results to be really
simplied.
Connect an external screen
Slide show and lyrics
The BK-9’s VIDEO OUTPUT socket can be connected to
an external screen, allowing your audience or fellow
musicians to follow the lyrics and chord symbols
(only SMF les) of the songs you perform.
You can also view digital pictures in the .jpg format
you took yourself
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Control your performance
D-BEAM controller
The BK-9 has the D-BEAM Controller for intuitive song
and Rhythm playback control and additional DJ-like
eects via movements over an invisible beam of
infrared light.
Assignable Switches (S1 ~ S4)
The BK-9 has four assignable switches. You can use
them to directly access frequently used functions that
are only available via the function menu.
Assignable FC-7 footswitch (optional)
The BK-9 has a FC-7 PEDAL socket. You can connect an
optional FC-7 PEDAL unit that allows you to start, stop
and select Rhythm divisions by foot. The functions of
this footswitch unit are programmable.
Mixer Function
The ten sliders allow you to balance in real time the
various Keyboard parts of your BK-9 and to control
various eects.
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User Drum Kit Function
This function lets users from any country and any
culture use BK-9 Drum sounds in a exible manner,
according to their own inspiration and musical tastes.
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