Roland BK-5 OR Backing Keyboard Oriental
A World of Magical MusicContinuing a long tradition of successful world-music products, Roland proudly announces the BK-5 OR, addressing the sounds of the Middle East as well as Turkey and North Africa. The BK-5 OR retains all characteristics and features of the recently announced BK-5 and adds newly created sounds and rhythms.* Sold exclusively in Europe and Middle East.
Sounds and Rhythms
The BK-5 OR is loaded with dozens of expressive and exotic new instruments, drum sounds, and rhythms from the Middle East, Turkey and North Africa regions.
Scale Tuning Controls
For fast and easy control of scale tunings, the BK-5 OR is equipped with 12 front-panel buttons to instantly manage each note of a scale, plus three buttons for storing/recalling the related settings.
Rhythm Composer
The onboard Rhythm Composer can instantly add rhythmic backing tracks to your music. Additional rhythms can be imported from USB memory. More than one drum track can be used for rhythms and SMFs.
Audio Recorder
The BK-5 OR lets you record directly to a USB memory. It's a great way to listen back and evaluate your performances, and share your creations with others.
MIDI
connectorsMIDI IN, MIDI OUT (Visual
Control function)
- Sounds and rhythms from the Middle East, Turkey, and North Africa
- 12 scale-tuning buttons with dedicated scale memories
- Instant playback of backing tracks directly from USB memory
- Friendly graphical user interface
- Onboard effects, including reverb, chorus, EQ, multi-band compressor, and dozens of multi-effects
- Video output to share SMF/MP3 Lyrics with friends or the audience on an external screen
Sounds and Rhythms
The BK-5 OR is loaded with dozens of expressive and exotic new instruments, drum sounds, and rhythms from the Middle East, Turkey and North Africa regions.
Scale Tuning Controls
For fast and easy control of scale tunings, the BK-5 OR is equipped with 12 front-panel buttons to instantly manage each note of a scale, plus three buttons for storing/recalling the related settings.
Rhythm Composer
The onboard Rhythm Composer can instantly add rhythmic backing tracks to your music. Additional rhythms can be imported from USB memory. More than one drum track can be used for rhythms and SMFs.
Audio Recorder
The BK-5 OR lets you record directly to a USB memory. It's a great way to listen back and evaluate your performances, and share your creations with others.
USB Accompaniment
Add full backing accompaniment to your performances directly from USB Flash memory. The BK-5 OR lets you import and control rhythm files, SMFs, MP3s, and WAV files.
Add full backing accompaniment to your performances directly from USB Flash memory. The BK-5 OR lets you import and control rhythm files, SMFs, MP3s, and WAV files.
Specification
Keyboard
61 keys (with velocity)
Display
160 x 160 dots Graphic LCD (with backlit)
Sound Generator
Max.
Polyphony
128 voices (GM2/GS/XGlite compatible)
Sounds
Over 1,100 tones
Over 50 Drum Sets
Over 50 Drum Sets
Multitimbral
parts
3 keyboard 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
75 to 125% for mp3 and WAV files
Part
mute functions
TRACK MUTE: Rhythms, SMF
CENTER CANCEL: mp3, WAV, AUDIO INPUT signals
CENTER CANCEL: mp3, WAV, AUDIO INPUT signals
Effects
Keyboard
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 keyboard parts (selectable via Tone Part 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
Chorus: 8 types (selectable via Makeup Tools)
MFX: 84 types for keyboard parts (selectable via Tone Part 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
Over 250 in 6 “Rhythm” families (localized
rhythms for specific areas are included)
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
Oriental tunings
MEMORY
buttons
1, 2, 3 (storage of three USER SCALE sets of
frequently used settings)
USER
SCALE buttons
Instant quarter-tone tuning of each note of
a scale (C to B).
Adjustable tuning range (–64 to +63 cent) for each button.
Tunings can also be saved to Performance memories.
Adjustable tuning range (–64 to +63 cent) for each button.
Tunings can also be saved to Performance memories.
Performance Memories
Performance
Lists
Unlimited number (storage on USB memory)
Over 500 “Music Assistant” memories (internal memory)
5 “Factory Song” memories (internal 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
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)
Panel controls
Knob
VOLUME
Rotary
encoder
[CURSOR/VALUE] 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
ports
USB COMPUTER connector (Type A, reception
and transmission of MIDI data)
USB MEMORY (Type B, data storage devices)
USB MEMORY (Type B, data storage devices)
VIDEO
OUTPUT jack
RCA-type (CVBS, PAL or NTSC – selectable)
Foot
pedal jacks
HOLD, SWITCH/EXPRESSION (programmable)
General
specifications
Speakers
10 cm x 2
Rated
power output
12 W x 2
Power
supply
AC adaptor
Power
consumption
1,100 mA
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)
rest, CD-ROM (Style Converter 4.0, USB driver)
Options (sold
separately)
USB
USB Flash memory (M-UF-series)
Pedals
DP-series/BOSS FS-5U foot switch
Roland EV-series expression pedal
Roland EV-series expression pedal
Size and Weight （Without music rest）
Width
(W)
1,044 mm41-1/8 inches
Depth
(D)
317 mm12-1/2 inches
Height
(H)
129 mm5-1/8 inches
Weight
7.5 kg16 lbs. 9 oz.
Weight excluding AC adaptor and music rest
Size and Weight （Including music rest）
Width
(W)
1,044 mm41-1/8 inches
Depth
(D)
317 mm12-1/2 inches
Height
(H)
301 mm11-7/8 inches
Weight
7.5 kg16 lbs. 9 oz.
Weight excluding AC adaptor and music rest
All
specifications and appearances are subject to change.
