Roland BK-5 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

WARNING

– To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to rain or moisture.

This product complies with the requirements of European Directive EMC 2004/108/EC.

For EU countries

For EU Countries

For the USA

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Unauthorized changes or modification to this system can void the users authority to operate this equipment. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit.

For Canada

NOTICE

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

AVIS

For C.A. US (Proposition 65)

For C.A. US (Proposition 65

WARNING

This product contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm, including lead.

For the UK

For the U.K.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE.

BLUE: BROWN:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

NEUTRAL LIVE

For the USA

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Compliance Information Statement

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Roland and GS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Owner’s Manual

Thank you and congratulations on your choice of the Roland BK-5 Backing Keyboard. To ensure that you obtain the maximum enjoyment and take full advantage of the BK-5’s functionality, please read this

owner’s manual carefully.

ENGLISH ENGLISH

About this manual

You should first read the chapter “Before you start using the BK-5” on p. 16. It explains how to connect the AC adaptor and turn on the power. This Owner’s Manual explains everything, from the BK-5’s basic operations to more advanced functions.

Conventions in this manual

In order to explain the operations as clearly as possible, this manual uses the following conventions:

•Text enclosed in square brackets [ ] indicates the name of a button or knob. Example: the [MENU] button.

• Paragraphs that begin with “NOTE” are cautionary statements that you must read.

• Paragraphs that begin with “MEMO” contain useful information that may come in handy.

•The numbers of pages that you can turn to for additional or related information are given like this: (p. **).

The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced version of the system (e.g., include newer sounds), so what you actually see in the display may not always match what appears in the manual.

Before using this instrument, carefully read “Using the unit safely” on p. 4 and “Important notes” on p. 6. Those sections provide information concerning the proper operation of the BK-5. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, the manual should be read in its entirety. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.

ENGLISH ENGLISH

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Using the unit safely

BK-5

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of death or severe injury should the unit be used improperly.

Used for instructions intended to alert the user to the risk of injury or material damage should the unit be used improperly.

* Material damage refers to damage or

other adverse effects caused with respect to the home and all its furnishings, as well to domestic animals or pets.

• Do not open (or modify in any way) the unit or its AC adaptor.

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• Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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• Never install the unit in any of the following locations.

• Subject to temperature extremes (e.g., direct sunlight

in an enclosed vehicle, near a heating duct, on top of heat-generating equipment); or are

• Damp (e.g., baths, washrooms, on wet floors); or are

• Exposed to steam or smoke; or are

• Subject to salt exposure; or are

• Humid; or are

• Exposed to rain; or are

• Dusty or sandy; or are

• Subject to high levels of vibration and shakiness.

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•Make sure you always have the unit placed so it is level and sure to remain stable. Never place it on stands that could wobble, or on inclined surfaces.

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• Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit. Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor's body. Other AC adaptors may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

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• Use only the supplied power-supply cord. Also, the supplied power cord must not be used with any other device.

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• Do not excessively twist or bend the power cord, nor place heavy objects on it. Doing so can damage the cord, producing severed elements and short circuits. Damaged cords are fire and shock hazards!

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The symbol alerts the user to important instructions or warnings.The specific meaning of the symbol is determined by the design contained within the triangle. In the case of the symbol at left, it is used for general cautions, warnings, or alerts to danger.

The symbol alerts the user to items that must never be carried out (are forbidden). The specific thing that must not be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the unit must never be disassembled.

The ● symbol alerts the user to things that must be carried out. The specific thing that must be done is indicated by the design contained within the circle. In the case of the symbol at left, it means that the powercord plug must be unplugged from the outlet.

• This unit, in combination with an amplifier and headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for a long period of time at a high volume level, or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should immediately stop using the unit, and consult an audiologist.

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• Never allow foreign objects (e.g., flammable material, coins, pins) or liquids (e.g., water or juice) to enter this unit. Doing so may cause short circuits, faulty operation, or other malfunctions.

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•Immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page when:

• The AC adaptor, the power-supply cord, or the plug has been

damaged; or

• If smoke or unusual odor occurs

• Objects have fallen into, or liquid has been spilled onto the unit;

• The unit has been exposed to rain (or otherwise has become

wet); or

• The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance.

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•In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit.

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• Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do not drop it!)

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• Do not force the unit's power-supply cord to share an outlet with an unreasonable number of other devices. Be especially careful when using extension cords—the total power used by all devices you have connected to the extension cord's outlet must never exceed the power rating (watts/amperes) for the extension cord. Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through.

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• Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.

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• Do NOT play a CD-ROM disc on a conventional audio CD player. The resulting sound may be of a level that could cause permanent hearing loss. Damage to speakers or other system components may result..

• The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation.

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•Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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Using the unit safely

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• At regular intervals, you should unplug the AC adaptor and clean it by using a dry cloth to wipe all dust and other accumulations away from its prongs. Also, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of time. Any accumulation of dust between the power plug and the power outlet can result in poor insulation and lead to fire.

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• Try to prevent cords and cables from becoming entangled. Also, all cords and cables should be placed so they are out of the reach of children.

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• Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit.

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• Never handle the AC adaptor or its plugs with wet hands when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.

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• Before moving the unit, disconnect the AC adaptor and all cords coming from external devices.

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• Before cleaning the unit, turn off the power and unplug the AC adaptor from the outlet (see p. 20).

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•Whenever you suspect the possibility of lightning in your area, disconnect the AC adaptor from the outlet.

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Important notes

BK-5

1. Important notes

In addition to the items listed under “Using the unit safely” on p. 4, please read and observe the following:

Power supply

• Do not connect this unit to same electrical outlet that is being used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air conditioner), or that contains a motor. Depending on the way in which the electrical appliance is used, power supply noise may cause this unit to malfunction or may produce audible noise. If it is not practical to use a separate electrical outlet, connect a power supply noise filter between this unit and the electrical outlet.

• The AC adaptor will begin to generate heat after long hours of consecutive use. This is normal, and is not a cause for concern.

• Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunctions and/or damage to speakers or other devices.

Placement

• Using the BK-5 near power amplifiers (or other equipment containing large power transformers) may induce hum. To alleviate the problem, change the orientation of this instrument or move it further away from the source of interference.

• This device may interfere with radio and television reception. Do not use it in the vicinity of such receivers.

• Noise may be produced if wireless communications devices, such as cell phones, are operated in the vicinity of this unit. Such noise could occur when receiving or initiating a call, or while conversing. Should you experience such problems, you should relocate such wireless devices so they are at a greater distance from this unit, or switch them off.

• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or discolor the unit.

•When moved from one location to another where the temperature and/or humidity is very different, water droplets (condensation) may form inside the BK-5. Damage or malfunction may result if you attempt to use the unit in this condition. Therefore, before using the unit, you must allow it to stand for several hours, until the condensation has completely evaporated.

• Do not allow objects to remain on top of the keyboard. This can be the cause of malfunction, such as keys ceasing to produce sound.

• Depending on the material and temperature of the surface on which you place the unit, its rubber feet may discolor or mar the surface. You can place a piece of felt or cloth under the rubber feet to prevent this from happening. If you do so, please make sure that the unit will not slip or move accidentally.

• Do not put anything that contains water (e.g. flower vases) on the BK-5. Also, avoid the use of insecticides, perfumes, alcohol, nail polish, spray cans, etc., near the unit. Swiftly wipe away any liquid that spills on the unit using a dry, soft cloth.

Maintenance

• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with water. To remove stubborn dirt, use a cloth impregnated with a mild, nonabrasive detergent. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.

• Never use benzene, thinner, alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.

Additional precautions

• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored on a USB memory once it has been lost. Roland Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.

• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the BK-5’s buttons, other controls and jacks/connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.

• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display.

•When connecting/disconnecting cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This way you will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.

• To avoid disturbing your neighbors, try to keep the BK-5’s volume at reasonable levels. You may prefer to use headphones, so you do not need to be concerned about those around you (especially late at night).

•When you need to transport the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible. Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.

• Do not apply undue force to the music stand while it is in use.

• Use only the specified expression pedal (Roland EV-series, sold separately) or pedal switch (Roland DP-series, BOSS FS-5U). By connecting any other expression pedal or footswitch, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage the unit.

• Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or impossible to hear. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the cable.

Storage devices that can be connected to the BK-5’s USB MEMORY port

• The BK-5 allows you to connect commercially available USB Flash memory. You can purchase such devices at a computer store, a digital camera dealer, etc.

• Though external hard disks with a capacity in excess of 2TB can be used, please bear in mind that the BK-5 can manage a maximum of 2TB. (FAT-32 formatted storage devices can be used right away.)

• Use USB memory sold by Roland (M-UF-series). We cannot guarantee operation if any other USB memory is used.

Before using external USB storage devices

• Carefully insert the USB memory all the way in until it is firmly in place.

• Never touch the terminals of USB memories. Also, avoid getting the terminals dirty.

• USB memories are constructed using precision components; handle the storage devices carefully, paying particular note to the following.

• To prevent damage from static electrical charges, discharge any

static electricity that might be present in your body before handling a USB memory.

• Do not touch the terminals with your fingers or any metal

object.

• Do not bend or drop a USB memory, or subject it to strong

impact.

• Do not leave a USB memory in direct sunlight or in locations

such as a closed-up automobile.

• Do not allow a USB memory to become wet.

• Do not disassemble or modify your external USB memories.

•When connecting a USB memory, position it horizontally with the

• Company names and product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

•MPEG Layer-3 audio compression technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS Corporation and THOMSON Multimedia Corporation.

•Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technology Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL group.

BK-5’s USB MEMORY port and insert it without using excessive force. The USB MEMORY port may be damaged if you use excessive force when inserting a USB memory.

• Do not insert anything other than a USB memory (e.g., wire, coins, other types of device) into the USB MEMORY port. Doing so will damage the BK-5’s USB MEMORY port.

• Never connect your USB memory to the BK-5 via a USB hub.

• Do not connect or disconnect a USB drive while it is being read from, or written to (i.e., while the USB flash access indicator blinks).

Handling CDs

• Avoid touching or scratching the shiny underside (encoded surface) of the disc. Damaged or dirty CD discs may not be read properly. Keep your discs clean using a commercially available CD cleaner.

Liability and copyright

• Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, performance, or broadcast of copyrighted material (musical works, visual works, broadcasts, live performances, etc.) belonging to a third party in part or in whole without the permission of the copyright owner is forbidden by law.

• Do not use this unit for purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. Roland assumes no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of third-party copyrights arising through your use of this unit.

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Important notes

About audio files

• Audio files in the following formats can be played back:

•WAV format

• 16-bit linear

• Sampling rate of 44.1kHz

• Stereo/mono

•mp3 files:

•MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3

• Sampling frequency: 8/11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48kHz

•Bit rate: 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/

320kbps, VBR (variable bit rate)

Supported Standard MIDI Files

• Format 0/1

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Features

BK-5

2. Features

The BK-5 is a professional keyboard designed to provide everything the entertaining artist and serious amateur musician needs on stage, in the studio, or at home.

All-in-one arranger instrument

The BK-5 is a superb instrument that uses Roland’s latest technology for professional-grade sounds and 128 notes of polyphony.

High-quality rhythms

Your BK-5 comes loaded with over 300 stunning accompaniments (“rhythms”) that cover a variety of musical genres for various geographic areas (including Eastern Europe, Latin-America and Asia). Each rhythm comprises 4 intros, 4 main accompaniments, 4 endings, 3 “Up” and 3 “Down” fill-ins.

Four suitable settings for each rhythm (One Touch)

For each rhythm, the Roland team has prepared four sets of suitable tones, effects and other settings that can be loaded for the realtime parts (One Touch function).

USB-based Standard MIDI Files and rhythm player

The BK-5 plays Standard MIDI Files and rhythms directly from a connected USB memory.

USB-based audio player and audio recorder

The BK-5 contains an audio player function that allows you to play back mp3 and WAV files directly from a connected USB memory.

The BK-5 also allows you to record your performances. The resulting WAV files (audio) can be played back on the BK-5 itself.

Three real-time parts

The BK-5 comes with three MIDI parts (Upper 1, Upper 2, Lower) that can be played in real time.

Performance List function

This function allows you to save nearly all of the BK-5’s settings for each song and/or rhythm you will be using during your performances. The list that contains these settings can be saved to a USB memory and loaded from there whenever the need arises.

Possibility to create new rhythms and to edit existing ones

The Rhythm Composer function allows you to create new rhythms and to edit (i.e. change) existing ones, and then save them as “User Rhythms” to a USB memory.

Multi-effects for rhythms or Standard MIDI files and real-time parts

With a view to obtaining the highest possible sound quality, the BK-5 contains two dedicated multieffects processors (MFX A and B) for the Standard MIDI Files and rhythms you play back. In addition, there is one MFX processor for the real-time parts (Upper 1, Upper 2, Lower).

Composite Video Out

The BK-5’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 files) of the songs you perform.

You can also view digital pictures in the .jpg format you took yourself.

16 NTA parts (Note-to-Arranger)

The BK-5 provides up to 16 MIDI parts dedicated to Arranger control via MIDI (“Note-to-Arranger”).

16 Song parts

The BK-5 also provides 16 Song parts, which are used for Standard MIDI File playback but can also be controlled via MIDI (a computer connected to the MIDI IN socket or the COMPUTER USB port). This allows you to use the BK-5 as a 16-part multitimbral MIDI tone generator.

Song and Rhythm Makeup Tools for Standard MIDI Files and rhythms

These tools allow you to modify songs in no time without knowing the MIDI commands normally used to perform such changes.

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1. Important notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2. Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3. Panel description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4. Shortcut list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

5. Before you start using the BK-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting the AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting the BK-5 to an amplifier, mixer, etc. . . . 16

Connecting a MIDI device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting the BK-5 to your computer. . . . . . . . . . . 17

If the computer doesn’t ‘see’ the BK-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Connecting a television set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Connecting an optional footswitch, hold pedal or

expression pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Connecting a portable audio player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Listening through headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installing the music rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Turning the power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Turning the power on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Turning the power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Energy saving function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Demo of the BK-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

6. Basic operation of the BK-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

About the display and cursor operation. . . . . . . . . . . 22

Main page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Moving the cursor and setting parameter values . . . . . .22

Moving between windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

7. Playing the BK-5’s real-time parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Switching the UP2 and LWR parts on and off . . . . .24

Selecting Tones for the real-time parts . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the [UP2] or [LWR] button to select Tones . . . . . .24

Selecting a Tone on the main page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Using the ‘Numeric’ function to select Tones, Rhythms

and Performances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Checking a Tone’s or rhythm’s MIDI address . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using the ‘Help’ function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

8. Rhythm functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Volume balance between the backing and the real-

time parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

About the rhythms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using rhythms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Selecting rhythms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Playing back rhythms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using the ‘One Touch’ function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Programming your own ONE TOUCH settings (One Touch

Edit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

9. Using the BK-5 as a USB player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Getting ready to use the BK-5 as a USB player. . . . . 34

File types the BK-5 can read and play back . . . . . . . . . . .34

Selecting a song or rhythm on a USB memory. . . . . 34

Playing back a song or rhythm from a USB memory35

Renaming or deleting files/folders

on a USB memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Rename . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Delete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using the ‘Search’ function to locate songs, rhythms

or pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Activating the ‘Play All Songs’ parameter for the

USB memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Deactivating the ‘Play All Songs’ function . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Loop function (MARK A/B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Setting and using the loop positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

10. Other important functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Changing the key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Changing the octave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Using ‘Track Mute’ and ‘Center Cancel’ . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Selecting the track(s) to mute for rhythms

or SMF songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Using the ‘Melody Intell(igence)’ function . . . . . . . . 43

Using Split mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Setting the volume of the real-time parts . . . . . . . . 43

11. Performance Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Performance/Music Assistant/Factory Songs info . . 45 Loading a Performance/‘Music Assistant’/‘Factory

Songs’ List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Recalling a Performance/‘Music Assistant’/

‘Factory Songs’ memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Quickly locating Performance memories. . . . . . . . . . 46

Saving your settings as a Performance . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Other Performance List functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

If you select ‘Rename’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

If you select ‘Delete’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

If you select ‘Make New List’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Editing Performance memories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Delete Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Saving the edited Performance List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

12. Adding pictures to the music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Displaying photos automatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Enjoying a VIMA TUNES slide show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Enjoying a slide show of your own pictures . . . . . . . . . . 50

Using one of your own pictures as background. . . . 51

13. Recording your performance as audio data . . . . . 52

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Listening to your recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Saving your recording as an audio file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

14. Lock functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Switching the locks on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

15. Menu options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

General procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Internal Lyrics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

External Lyrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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‘Performance Edit’ parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

‘Tone Part View’ parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

‘Tone Part MFX’ parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

‘Rhythm Parts’ parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Split . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

‘Arranger Setting’ parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

‘Melody Intelligent’ parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Save As Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

‘Global’ parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Save Global. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

One Touch Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Mastering Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Equalizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Makeup Tools (rhythms and SMF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Using the Makeup Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Common. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Freeze Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Saving your new rhythm or song (SMF) version . . . . . . .80

Rhythm Composer (programming your

own rhythms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Clearing the RAM memory (Initialize Rhythm) . . . . . . . . 81

Getting ready for the first track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Recording a rhythm pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Auditioning your rhythm and adding more tracks . . . . .85

Saving your rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Recording other tracks and divisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Help function on the main Rhythm Composer page . . . 86

Muting tracks while recording others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Rhythm Track Edit functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Editing individual rhythm events (Micro Edit). . . . . . 99

General procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Editing events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Other edit operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

MIDI parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Loading a MIDI Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Edit Rhythm Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Edit Tone Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Edit Song Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Edit System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Sync. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Rhythm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

NTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Visual Control TxCh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Save MIDI Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Factory Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Formatting a USB memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

16. Visual Control function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Selecting clips and banks on an optional MIDI Visual

Control/V-LINK device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

17. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

19. Tone List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

20. Drum Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

21. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Style Converter 4 system requirements. . . . . . . . . . 140

22. MIDI Implementation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

23. Chord Intelligence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

18. Rhythm list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Rhythm division program change numbers. . . . . . . . . .118

E-Series compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Recalling a Performance memory from the loaded

Performance List via MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

3. Panel description

Front panel

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Panel description

DEFG

IJK L MNO

Pitch Bend/Modulation lever

You can raise or lower the pitch by moving this lever to the left or right. Push the lever away from yourself to apply modulation (normally vibrato) to the sound.

PHONES 1 & 2 sockets

This is where you can connect one or two pairs of optional headphones (Roland RH-series). Doing so switches off the internal speakers.

VOLUME knob

Use this knob to set the BK-5’s global output volume (all signals transmitted to the speakers and OUTPUT sockets). The setting of this knob also determines the volume in the headphones you may connect.

RHYTHM FAMILY buttons

These buttons are used to select the family of the next rhythm you want to use. Pressing one of these buttons calls up a list of all rhythms contained in the selected family.

Pressing and holding this button locks the currently selected rhythm (see p. 54).

TAP TEMPO button

Pressing this button several times allows you to change the current rhythm’s or song’s tempo to the value calculated from the speed at which the button is pressed.

Pressing and holding this button locks the current tempo setting (see p. 54).

TEMPO buttons

These buttons can be used to decrease or increase the tempo of the currently selected rhythm or song. Pressing them together recalls the rhythm’s or song’s stored tempo value.

NOTE

You can also use the [TAP TEMPO] button E to set the desired tempo.

SYNC START button

This button is used to activate or switch off the BK-5’s Sync Start or Sync Stop function. If it is on, rhythm playback can be started or stopped by simply playing a note or chord on the keyboard. See also page 27.

While a song file is selected, this button stops playback.

BALANCE buttons

These buttons allow you to set the balance between the rhythms and songs (BACKING) and the real-time parts (PART).

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Panel description

AUDIO REC button

This button is used to start audio recording of your performance. This function records everything the BK-5 transmits to its OUTPUT sockets (audio signals you play back and audio versions of the MIDI parts you control). See page 52.

This button is also used to select the Rhythm Composer function (see p. 81).

BASS INV button

This button is used to switch the Bass Inversion function on and off (page 29).

AUTO FILL IN button

This button is used to activate the Auto Fill-In function, which causes a transition to be played before selecting the new rhythm variation (which is selected with the VARIATION buttons).

VARIATION 1/2/3/4 buttons

These buttons are used to select a rhythm “Variation”, i.e. a simpler or more complex arrangement of the selected rhythm.

INTRO button

When you activate this button, rhythm playback starts with a musical introduction whose complexity depends on which VARIATION button currently lights (there are four different introductions per rhythm).

After selecting a song file, this button allows you to rewind.

NOTE

You can also press this button during rhythm playback.

ENDING button

When you activate this button, rhythm playback stops with a musical ending whose complexity depends on which VARIATION button currently lights (there are four different ending phrases per rhythm).

After selecting a song file, this button allows you to fast-forward.

START/STOP button

This button allows you to start and stop rhythm playback. If you select a song, it starts and temporarily stops (pause) song playback.

RSTU

cd e

Display

This display shows information related to your operation.

CURSOR/VALUE dial

This dial can be used to move the cursor in the display, to select parameters and to set values.

ENTER/SELECT button

Press this button to confirm your selection or deselection of the display item where the cursor is.

PERFORMANCE LIST button

This button calls up the Performance List (page 45).

PERFORMANCE WRITE button

The main function of this button is to save Performance settings. Depending on the selected display page, it can also be used to save rhythms and songs.

KEY button

This button calls up the BK-5’s transposition function. Its settings can be applied to rhythms, Songs and the 3 real-time parts (UP1, UP2, LWR).

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Front panel

If the button’s indicator doesn’t light, the rhythm, Songs and the 3 real-time parts use their normal pitch.

Pressing and holding this button locks the key (see p. 54).

TRACK MUTE/CENTER CANCEL button

This button lets you mute the accompaniment parts of the selected rhythm, so that only the bass and drum parts are played back. It also lets you mute the melody part of the selected MIDI File, or attenuate the vocal part at the center of an audio file (WAV or mp3), allowing you to sing or play that part yourself.

Pressing and holding this button calls up a display page where you can select the Standard MIDI File or rhythm part(s) that you don’t want to hear.

USB MEMORY button

Press this button to call up a list of the files stored on the USB memory connected to the BK-5‘s USB MEMORY port.

USB MEMORY port

Connect an optional USB memory here.

Note: Roland does not recommend using USB hubs, irrespective of whether they are active or passive. Please connect only one USB memory to this port.

NOTE

Use USB memory sold by Roland. We cannot guarantee operation if any another USB memory is used.

MENU button

This button allows you to open the BK-5’s menu page where you can view and select all available functions. Press it together with the [EXIT] button to listen to the BK-5’s demo songs.

EXIT button

This button is used to return to a higher menu level. Press and hold it to return to the BK-5’s main display page.

SPLIT button

This button is used to activate Split mode. While its indicator lights, notes played to the left of the C4 on an keyboard trigger the LWR part. Notes to the right of the split point, on the other hand, trigger the UP1 and UP2 parts. See “Using Split mode” on p. 43.

PART LWR and UP2 buttons

These buttons are used to switch the real-time parts (Lower and Upper2) on and off.

MELODY INTELL button

This buttons is used to add an automatic countermelody (second or third voice) to your solos or melodies. Pressing and holding it calls up a display page where you can view the “Melody Intelligent” parameter.

NUMERIC button

Press this button if you want to use the TONE buttons

f to enter numeric values (see p. 25).

TONE buttons (Tone selection)/[0]~[9] (numeric buttons)

These buttons allow you to select Tones by category (page 24).

You can also use them to input numeric values. To do so, first activate the NUMERIC button e.

Pressing and holding any of these buttons locks the Tone (page 54).

NOTE

The Upper1 part (UP1) is always active and cannot be switched off.

ONE TOUCH button

This button is used to enable the recall of One Touch memories. Pressing and holding it calls up a display page where you can edit and save One Touch memories.

NOTE

Use the TONE buttons [1]~[4] to select or deselect a One Touch memory (see p. 31).

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Panel description

Rear panel

ABCDEFGIH

USB COMPUTER port

Use a USB cable to connect the BK-5 to your computer via this connector (page 17).

AUDIO INPUT (STEREO) mini jack

This mini jack allows you to connect the audio outputs of an external signal source (CD/mp3 player, synthesizer, etc.).

AUDIO OUTPUT R & L/MONO sockets

These sockets transmit all audio signals the BK-5 generates as well as the signals you input to the BK-5.

NOTE

If you can/want to use only one channel on your external amplifier, connect the L/MONO socket to its input. For optimum sound quality, we recommend working in stereo, though.

VIDEO OUTPUT socket

Connect this socket to the appropriate input of your TV or external display.

NOTE

The signal format (PAL or NTSC) and aspect ratio are selectable (page 67).

PEDAL HOLD socket

An optional Roland DP-series or BOSS FS-5U footswitch connected to this socket can be used to hold the notes of the real-time parts. (The MELODY INTELL part can also be sustained in this way.) This function is also referred to as “sustain” or “damper”.

PEDAL SWITCH/EXPRESSION socket

Connect a separately available pedal switch (Roland DP-series), a separately available foot switch (BOSS FS-5U) or a separately available expression pedal (Roland EV-5) to this jack (page 18).

MIDI IN & OUT sockets

You can connect MIDI devices to these sockets (page 17).

POWER switch

Turns the power on/off (page 20).

With the factory settings, the BK-5’s power will automatically be switched off 30 minutes after you stop playing or operating the BK-5.

If the BK-5’s power has been turned off automatically, you can use the [POWER] switch to turn the BK-5 back on. If you don’t want the power to turn off automatically, set the “Auto Off” parameter to “OFF” (page 69).

DC IN socket

Connect the supplied PSB-7U AC adapter here (page 16).

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Shortcut list

4. Shortcut list

Pressing and holding the following buttons (or button combinations) allows you to directly jump to a related parameter page, which is faster than selecting the page in question via the BK-5’s menu. Some of these buttons activate a lock function (page 54).

Press and hold Function

RHYTHM FAMILY buttons

Locks the rhythm to keep it from changing when you select another Performance memory.

Locks the tempo setting to keep it from changing when you select another Performance memory.

After activating record standby mode (the indicator flashes), pressing and holding this button will cancel that mode (use it if you don’t want to record after all).

Locks the key setting to keep it from changing when you select another Performance memory.

Opens the “Rhythm Track Mute” or “Song Track Mute” page.

Opens the display page that shows which Tone is currently selected for the Lower part.

Opens the display page that shows which Tone is currently selected for the Upper2 part.

TONE buttons

Simultaneously pressing the [LWR] and [UP2] buttons (without holding them) opens the display page where you can set the volume of the Upper1, Upper2 and Lower parts.

Opens the “One Touch Edit” page.

Opens the “Melody Intelligence” page.

In some cases, this opens the “Help” page.

Locks the Tone to keep it from changing when you select another Performance memory.

Opens the “Split” page.

Pressing and holding this button takes you back to the main page, no matter where you currently are.

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Before you start using the BK-5

5. Before you start using the BK-5

Connecting the AC adaptor

Turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way to the left to minimize the volume.

Connect the included power cord to the AC adapter.

The indicator will light once you plug the AC adaptor into a wall outlet.

AC adapter Power cord

to an AC outlet

Indicator

Place the AC adapter so the side with the indicator (see illustration) faces upwards and the side with textual information faces downwards.

NOTE

Depending on your region, the included power cord may differ from the one shown above.

Connect the AC adaptor to the BK-5’s DC IN jack.

BK-5’s rear panel

Connecting the BK-5 to an amplifier, mixer, etc.

The BK-5 contains speakers and therefore doesn’t need to be connected to an external amplifier. You can, however, connect the BK-5’s OUTPUT sockets to an external amplifier (Roland KC-series) or the audio inputs of an external instrument (digital piano, etc.).

NOTE

To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn down the volume and turn off all units before making any connections.

Turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way to the left to minimize the volume.

Switch off all devices.

Connect the BK-5’s OUTPUT jacks to the inputs of your external device.

Connecting the BK-5 to an ampliﬁer

Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

The indicator will light once you plug the AC adaptor into a wall outlet

NOTE

Be sure to use only the AC adaptor supplied with the unit (PSB-7U). Also, make sure the line voltage at the installation matches the input voltage specified on the AC adapter’s body. Other AC adapters may use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.

NOTE

If you won’t be using the BK-5 for an extended period of time, disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.

INPUT L + R

OUTPUT R + L/MONO

For the connection to an amplifier, please choose unbalanced (mono) cables with 1/4” plugs at one end (for the BK-5). The connectors at the other end need to match the input sockets of the device to which you are connecting the BK-5.

NOTE

When connection cables with resistors are used, the volume level of equipment connected to the audio inputs may be low. If this happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors.

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USB cable

USB port

Computer

Connecting a MIDI device

The BK-5 can transmit and receive performance data when connected to an external MIDI device, which enables the two devices to control each other’s performance. For example, one device can play or switch sounds on the other device:

MIDI stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface.” It is a universal standard for exchanging musical performance data among electronic musical instruments and computers.

The BK-5’s MIDI connectors allow it to transmit performance data to, and receive such data from other devices. You can use the BK-5 in a wide range of ways by connecting external devices to these connectors.

■ Connection example

Before making connections with other devices, you must turn down the volume of all devices and turn off the power to avoid malfunctions or speaker damage.

Playing the BK-5’s sounds from your MIDI sequencer

Connecting the BK-5 to your computer

If you use a USB cable (commercially available) to connect the COMPUTER port located on the BK-5’s rear panel to the USB port of your computer, you’ll be able to do the following things.

•Use the BK-5 as a sound module.

•By transferring MIDI data between the BK-5 and your sequencer software, you’ll be able to enjoy a wide range of possibilities for music production and editing.

Use a standard USB cable (A‰B-type connectors, commercially available) to connect the BK-5 to your computer as shown below.

BK-5

Using the BK-5 to play your MIDI sound module

NOTE

Certain instruments, like an FR-3x V-Accordion, only have one MIDI socket whose function (IN or OUT) needs to be set with one of its MIDI parameters. To control the BK-5 from such an instrument, you need to set the latter to transmit MIDI messages (OUT).

MIDI sound module/

sequencer

■ MIDI channels

MIDI provides sixteen channels, numbered 1~16. Even if two MIDI devices are connected, you won’t be able to select or play sounds on the other device

unless both devices are set to the same MIDI channel. The BK-5 is capable of receiving on all channels, 1~

16.

Refer to the Roland website for system requirements. Roland website: http://www.roland.com/

As an alternative, you can connect the BK-5’s MIDI OUT and MIDI IN sockets to a MIDI interface and connect the latter to your computer.

If the computer doesn’t ‘see’ the BK-5

Normally, you don’t need to install a driver in order to connect the BK-5 to your computer. However, if some problem occurs, or if the performance is poor, using the Roland original driver may solve the problem.

For details on downloading and installing the Roland original driver, refer to the Roland website: http://www.roland.com/

Specify the USB driver you want to use, and then install the driver. For details, refer to “USB Driver” on p. 69.

■ Caution

•To avoid the risk of malfunction and/or damage to external speakers, always turn the volume all the way down and switch off the power on all devices before you make any connections.

• Only MIDI data can be transmitted and received via USB. Audio data for a song recorded on the BK-5 cannot be transmitted or received.

• Switch on the power to the BK-5 before you start up the MIDI application on your computer. Never turn the BK-5’s power on/off while your MIDI application is running.

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Before you start using the BK-5

Connecting a television set

Video cable

(Commercially available)

BK-5 rear panel

VIDEO OUTPUT

NOTE

Before you make connections to other devices, you must turn down the volume of all devices and turn off their power to prevent malfunctions or damage to your speakers.

Switch off the BK-5 and the television set you’ll be connecting.

Connect the BK-5 to your television set.

Use a video cable (commercially available) to connect the BK-5’s VIDEO OUTPUT jack to the television set.

Switch on the BK-5 (see p. 20).

Switch on your television set.

(As necessary) Specify the television output format (see p. 67).

Specify the aspect ratio for your television set.

The aspect ratio is the proportional relationship between the width and height of the screen. See page 67.

Television

Connecting an optional footswitch, hold pedal or expression pedal

■ Footswitch or expression pedal, hold pedal

The BK-5 provides a PEDAL SWITCH/EXPRESSION jack to which you can connect an optional footswitch (Roland DP-series or BOSS FS-5U) or an expression pedal (Roland EV-series).

Optional footswitch

(Roland DP-series,

BOSS FS-5U)

Optional footswitch

(Roland DP-series, BOSS

FS-5U) —or—

Optional expression pedal

(Roland EV-series)

If you connect a footswitch, you can select the function it should perform (page 69). By default, the footswitch will control the “Start/Stop” function.

The BK-5 also provide a HOLD socket to which you can connect a damper pedal or footswitch (Roland DP-series or BOSS FS-5U) that allows you to hold (sustain) the notes of the real-time parts you play.

NOTE

Use only the specified expression pedal (Roland EV-series, sold separately) or pedal switch (Roland DP-series, BOSS FS-5U). By connecting any other expression pedal or footswitch, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage the unit.

Connecting a portable audio player

You can connect a portable audio player or any other line-level source to the AUDIO INPUT (STEREO) socket.

The input level of the audio source you connect can be set with the “Audio In Level” parameter on the MENU‰ Global‰ Utility page (page 68).

AUDIO

OUT

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Connecting a portable audio player

•Use headphones fitted with a stereo 1/4” phone plug.

Installing the music rest

Install the music rest as shown in the illustration.

You can also attenuate the vocal or solo part at the center of the stereo image of the audio signals being received. See “Audio In Center Canc” on p. 68.

Listening through headphones

You can use headphones to enjoy the BK-5 without disturbing those around you, such as at night.

Plug the headphones into the PHONES 1 or 2 socket located on the left side of the BK-5’s front panel.

Doing so switches off the BK-5’s speakers.

Use the BK-5’s [VOLUME] knob to adjust the headphone volume.

NOTE

When moving the BK-5, be sure to remove the music rest as a safety precaution.

NOTE

Do not apply excessive force to the music rest.

NOTE

The music rest is not designed to accept the placement of laptops or other heavy objects.

■ Cautions when using headphones

•To prevent damage to the cord’s internal conductors, avoid rough handling. When using headphones, mainly try to handle either the plug or the headset.

• Your headphones may be damaged if the volume of a device is already turned up when you plug them in. Minimize the volume before you plug in the headphones.

• Excessive input will not only damage your hearing, but may also strain the headphones. Please enjoy music at a reasonable volume.

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Before you start using the BK-5

Turning the power on/off

Once the connections have been completed, turn on the power to your various devices in the order specified. By turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction and/or damage to speakers and other devices.

Turning the power on

Turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way to the left to minimize the volume.

Use the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume.

Turning the power off

Turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way to the left to minimize the volume.

NOTE

Never switch off the BK-5 while playback or recording is running or while data are being read from, or written to, an external USB memory.

Switch off your external amplification system if you are using one.

Press the BK-5’s [POWER] switch.

The display will go dark and the power will turn off.

NOTE

Before turning the BK-5 on/off, always be sure to turn the volume down. Even with the volume turned down, you might hear some sound when switching the BK-5 on/off. However, this is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

Press the [POWER] switch to turn on the power.

The power will turn on, an opening message will appear in the BK-5’s screen, and then the main page will appear.

After a brief interval, the BK-5 will be ready to produce sound.

NOTE

If you need to turn off the power completely, first turn off the [POWER] switch, then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Refer to “Connecting the AC adaptor” on p. 16.

Energy saving function

NOTE

The BK-5 has an Auto Off function, which automatically switches off the power after a certain amount of time has passed without any buttons being operated.

Shortly before the BK-5 shuts down automatically, the display starts counting down the seconds. If you want to keep using the BK-5 at this stage, press any button. You can also disable the “Auto Off” function. For more about the Auto Off function, refer to p. 69. When the BK-5 is turned off by the “Auto Off” function, the [POWER] button’s position doesn’t change, which means that you need to press it once, wait a few seconds, then press it again to switch the BK-5 back on.

NOTE

This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief interval (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

Switch on your amplification system or connect a pair of headphones (see p. 19).

Demo of the BK-5

Your BK-5 contains a demo that introduces all of its highlights. It might be a good idea to try it out now. The demo is self-explanatory, so we’ll just show you how to start and stop it.

NOTE

You will need to connect an external display to take advantage of the BK-5’s demo function. See “Connecting a television set” on p. 18.

Simultaneously press the [MENU] and [EXIT] buttons.

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Demo of the BK-5

The BK-5 plays back a song and the external display introduces the BK-5’s features.

Press the [EXIT] button to leave the demo function.

NOTE

No data for the music that is played back will be output from MIDI OUT.

NOTE

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Basic operation of the BK-5

6. Basic operation of the BK-5

About the display and cursor operation

This section introduces the information that appears on the main page in the BK-5’s display and how to navigate the menu.

Main page

Current measure or remaining time

Selected ﬁle type: Rhythm, .SMF, .WAV, .mp3

Recording time

Name of the last chord you played

Real-time part ﬁeld: UP1, UP2, LWR. The black ﬁeld refers to the selected realtime part.

Time signature

Selected sounds

Moving the cursor and setting parameter values

The display cursor can only be moved to the fields that contain numeric values.

Rotate the dial to move the cursor to the parameter whose value you want to change.

Tempo setting or time stretching

Current “Key” setting

Name of the selected rhythm (or loaded ﬁle)

One Touch memory indication

Lock status of these parameters

Octave settings of the real-time parts.

The setting field of the selected parameter is displayed in reverse.

In our example, we want to assign a different Tone to the Upper1 (UP1) part.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to change the value.

Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button again to deselect the “UP1” field.

The parameter’s setting field once again appears on a white background and the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial can once again be used to select another parameter.

Moving between windows

Here is how to navigate the menu to select the setting you want to change.

Press [MENU] button.

Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to confirm your selection.

The display changes to:

This page allows you to select the function group that contains the setting you want to change.

NOTE

In some cases, the [MENU] button may recall a special edit menu window instead of a main menu page.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the entry of the desired function group.

For this example, we will select “Global”.

Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to go to the “Global” function group.

The display changes to:

On this display page, “Display Contrast”, “Display Brightness” and “Tuning” can be changed directly. The remaining entries provide access to additional display pages.

Try to select other “Menu” functions by proceeding as follows:

(a) Press the [EXIT] button once to return to the “Menu”

page.

(b) Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select an entry,

then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to go to the corresponding function group or setting.

BK-5’s main page. The [EXIT] button stops flashing.

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Basic operation of the BK-5

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Playing the BK-5’s real-time parts

7. Playing the BK-5’s real-time parts

Your BK-5 contains three real-time parts that can be controlled via MIDI: UP1, UP2 and LWR. Feel free to use only UP1 or to control all three simultaneously. You can assign the desired sounds (or “Tones”) to each of these parts. See page 119 for a list of the available sounds.

If the Tone you need belongs to another

Switching the UP2 and LWR parts on and off

The UP1 part is always active. The UP2 and LWR parts, however, can be switched on or off.

Press the [UP2] or [LWR] button to switch the corresponding part (Upper2 or Lower) on (indicator lights) or off (indicator goes dark).

family (see p. 119), press another Tone button.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the desired Tone, then press the [ENTER/ SELECT] button to confirm your selection.

If you switch on one of these parts, the cursor on the main page automatically jumps to the “UP2” or “LWR” field. If [UP2] and [LWR] are both switched off, the cursor jumps to the “UP1” field.

Selecting Tones for the real-time parts

On the BK-5, the sounds you can assign to the real-time parts are called “Tones”. The BK-5 allows you to assign any of the available Tones to any of the three real-time parts. Tone selection always applies to the part (UP1, UP2, or LWR) whose field is currently displayed in reverse.

Tones can be selected in two ways:

Using the [UP2] or [LWR] button to select Tones

Press and hold the [UP2] or [LWR] button.

The display now shows a list of Tones where the currently selected sound is displayed in reverse:

Press [EXIT] to leave the Tone selection page.

NOTE

You can only listen to Tones for the Upper2 or Lower part if the [UP2] or [LWR] button lights.

NOTE

Tones can also be selected by simply pressing the [NUMERIC] key and entering their number.

Selecting a Tone on the main page

If the main page is not displayed, press and hold the [EXIT] button until it appears.

The numbers and names of the Tones assigned to the three real-time parts are displayed in the lower half of the display:

The highlighted numeric field refers to the part whose Tone assignment can be changed. To select a different part, move the cursor to its numeric field and press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the desired numeric field, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

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Selecting Tones for the real-time parts

The numeric field is displayed in reverse.

Rotate the dial to select the desired Tone.

If necessary, use the TONE buttons to select a different family.

The display now shows a page similar to the following:

Using the ‘Numeric’ function to select Tones, Rhythms and Performances

The “Numeric” function can be used to enter the number of the Tone, Rhythm or Performance memory you want to use, which is faster than scrolling with the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial.

This function is automatically activated when you call up a display or mode where using it makes sense. Below please find an example that shows you how to use the “Numeric” function for selecting Tones.

NOTE

For Tone selection, it would be a good idea to check on the main page which real-time part is currently selected to ensure that you don’t select a Tone for the wrong part. To select a different Tone for the Upper2 or Lower part, you can simply press and hold the [UP2] and [LWR] button while using the following procedure.

In the following example, we will assign a different sound to the Upper1 part.

You can also use the “Numeric” function (see below) to select the desired Tone. In that case, you need to confirm your selection by pressing the BK-5 button.

Pressing the same TONE button several times allows you to select the first sound of the various categories within that family (“NaturalPiano”‰ “Vintage EP1”‰ “Clav-1”…).

Press [EXIT] to leave the Tone selection page.

The display returns to the main page where the name of the newly selected Tone is shown.

On the main page, you can also use the “Numeric” function to select Tones. The procedure is as follows:

(a) Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the numeric

field of the part you wish to assign a different Tone to.

(b) Press the [NUMERIC] button (a pop-up window is dis-

played).

Tone you want to use.

(d) Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to confirm.

Press the button of the Tone family that contains the Tone you want to select ([PIANO/E.PIANO], for example).

NOTE

By pressing and holding one of these buttons, you activate the lock function for Tone selection, which means that Tones no longer change when you select Performance memories (page 54).

The display changes to:

NOTE

You can also select the BK-5’s Tones via MIDI. Be aware, however, that if the BK-5 receives a sound select cluster (bank select + program change message) for which there is no Tone, the display shows “---” instead of a Tone name and the real-time part in question no longer sounds.

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Playing the BK-5’s real-time parts

Press the [NUMERIC] button to open the following window:

Press and hold the [NUMERIC] button to call up a pop-up window.

The TONE buttons light.

Press the TONE buttons that correspond to the figures you want to enter ([0]~[9]).

For Tones, you can enter up to 4 digits. To select Tone 6, for instance, simply pressing the [6] button is enough (the display will show “0006”).

NOTE

If you make a mistake, the quickest way to correct it is by pressing the [0] button four times (to enter “0000”) and then restarting.

For Rhythms and Performance memories, up to 3 digits can be entered.

NOTE

If you try to enter more digits than possible for the current item, a warning is displayed (“Tone doesn’t exist”).

Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to confirm your entry.

The “Numeric” pop-up disappears and the display jumps to the Tone (and family) you selected.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the main page.

(Tone selection window) (Rhythm selection window)

Press the [EXIT] button (or press [NUMERIC] again) to return to the previous page.

Using the ‘Help’ function

Whenever the display shows a “? hold NUMERIC” message, the BK-5 can provide some explanations about the parameters currently shown in the display. To view this information, proceed as follows:

Select a page where the above field is displayed, then press and hold the [NUMERIC] button.

Checking a Tone’s or rhythm’s MIDI address

Tones and rhythms can also be selected via MIDI. To this effect, they use an “internal” address, which is not usually displayed. For MIDI applications involving sequencers or external controllers, knowing the “official” address may come in handy. The BK-5 has a handy system that provides this information instantly—there is thus no need to look up the MIDI address in the tables at the end of this manual.

Select the Tone or Rhythm whose MIDI address you need to know.

(Tone selection window) (Rhythm selection window)

A pop-up window similar to the following appears:

Press the [EXIT] button (or press [NUMERIC] again) to close the “Help” window.

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Rhythm functions

8. Rhythm functions

The BK-5 contains a function that plays back automatic accompaniments called “rhythms”. This section explains how to take advantage of the BK-5’s accompaniments.

Volume balance between the backing and the real-time parts

If the rhythm accompaniment is too loud or too soft with respect to the real-time parts you are using, you can change the balance with the [BACKING] and [KEYBOARD] buttons:

When the [BACKING] or [KEYBOARD] button is pressed, the “BALANCE” pop-up window appears, showing the current setting:

Using rhythms

The “interactive” aspect about the rhythms is that you can change the key of the accompaniment simply by playing different notes or chords. Additionally, you can select different variations (more or less complex arrangements) for the active rhythm. The BK-5 provides several buttons for this.

■ START/STOP

This button is used to start and stop rhythm playback. While a rhythm is running, the button’s indicator flashes red on the first beat of each bar, and green on the remaining beats.

NOTE

You can also start (and stop) rhythm playback simply by playing on the keyboard. See the next function. (The Start/ Stop function can also be assigned to an optional footswitch.)

After about 3 seconds, the pop-up window disappears again.

About the rhythms

The BK-5 can generate interactive accompaniments based on the rhythm you select. Each rhythm is a typical accompaniment for a given musical genre. The BK-5 comes with over 300 internal rhythms divided over 6 families (see the RHYTHM FAMILY section on the front panel).

The melodic accompaniment parts of the selected rhythms follow the chords you play on the keyboard.

■ SYNC START

This button activates and switches off the “Sync Start” or “Sync Start/Stop” function. Pressing it several times allows you to select one of the following options:

Function

Sync Start Lights red Rhythm playback can be

[SYNC START]

indicator

Explanation

started by playing a note or chord. Press [START/STOP] to stop rhythm playback.

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Rhythm functions

Function

Sync Start/ Stop

— Dark Rhythm playback needs to be

[SYNC START]

indicator

Lights green Rhythm playback can be

Explanation

started by playing a note or chord. Playback will stop when you release all keys.

started and stopped using the [START/STOP] button (or the assigned optional footswitch).

■ VARIATION [1], [2], [3], [4]

These buttons are used to select the complexity (number of parts) of the rhythm’s arrangement:

VARIATION

[1] The simplest accompaniment pattern. A

[2] A slightly more complex pattern you may

[3] This pattern would be a good choice for

[4] This is the most complex arrangement.

Explanation

good choice for the first of the songs you play.

want to use for subsequent verses.

the first chorus.

Consider selecting it for the bridge or the final chorus sections of a song.

■ INTRO

Selects an introduction, which is usually used at the beginning of a song. You can, however, also select this pattern for other song sections. The behavior of the Intro pattern depends on when you press the [INTRO] button:

[INTRO] Behavior

Pressed before starting rhythm playback

Pressed during rhythm playback

The indicator lights. When you start rhythm playback, the Arranger first plays a musical introduction. (This pattern is played back only once).

The indicator flashes to signal that the INTRO pattern will begin on the next downbeat. When the intro is finished, the BK-5 returns to the previously selected VARIATION pattern.

There are, in fact, four different INTRO patterns, that can be selected using the VARIATION [1], [2], [3] and [4] buttons. Again, the VARIATION buttons determine the complexity of the intro arrangement.

■ ENDING

Note that the VARIATION patterns are repeated (played back in a loop) until select a different pattern or stop rhythm playback.

This button allows you to end your songs with a suitable closing section if you don’t want to simply stop playback. The behavior of the Ending pattern depends on when you press the [ENDING] button:

[ENDING] Behavior

Pressed before starting rhythm playback

The indicator lights. When you start rhythm playback, the Arranger plays a musical ending. At the end of the phrase, playback stops.

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Selecting rhythms

[ENDING] Behavior

Pressed during rhythm playback

There are four different ENDING patterns, that can be selected using the VARIATION [1], [2], [3] and [4] buttons. Again, the VARIATION buttons determine the complexity of the arrangement.

The indicator flashes to signal that the ENDING pattern will begin on the next downbeat. When the ending is finished, rhythm playback stops.

■ BASS INV

This button is used to switch the “Bass Inversion” function on or off. While the button is dark, the rhythm’s bass part always plays the fundamental of your notes or chords. Example: if you play a chord consisting of the notes C, E and G (which is recognized as a C major chord), the bass part plays a C.

If the [BASS INV] button lights, the rhythm’s bass part uses the lowest notes of the chords you play. Example: if you play a chord consisting of the notes E, G and C (still a C major chord), the bass part plays an E. This function therefore gives you more artistic licence.

Selecting rhythms

Press a RHYTHM FAMILY button to select the rhythm family.

NOTE

By pressing and holding one of these buttons, you activate the lock function for rhythm selection, which means that rhythms no longer change when you select Performance memories (see p. 54).

The display shows a list of the rhythms that belong to this family. If the currently selected rhythms belongs to the family whose button you pressed, its name is displayed in reverse and the indicator of the button you pressed lights:

If you press a different RHYTHM FAMILY button, the display shows the beginning of the associated list (but the indicator of the associated family button doesn’t light):

■ AUTO FILL IN

When this button lights, the BK-5 plays a transition before switching to the newly selected VARIATION pattern. Example: if the VARIATION [1] pattern is running, pressing the [4] button will not switch to that pattern right away—the BK-5 first plays a fill-in to announce the new song section.

NOTE

The duration of the fill-ins (transitions) can be halved if you like. See “Fill In Half Bar” on p. 63. You can also speed up or slow down playback during a fill-in. See “Fill Ritardando” on p. 63.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the desired rhythm, then press [ENTER/ SELECT] to confirm your selection.

The indicator of the selected family button lights.

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Rhythm functions

NOTE

The “Help” function is available in this environment (see p. 26). You can also press and hold [NUMERIC] to check the MIDI address of the selected rhythm (see p. 26).

Playing back rhythms

Let us now take a closer look at the interactive aspects of the BK-5’s rhythms and at how to use them.

Switch on the BK-5 (see p. 20).

Set the BK-5’s [VOLUME] knob to a reasonable level (about 1/4).

Press the [SPLIT] button if you want to play in Split mode.

Select the rhythm you want to use (see p. 29).

Press the [INTRO] button (it lights) to start rhythm playback with an introduction.

The main page displays the name of the last chord the BK-5 recognized:

Press the [START/STOP] button to start rhythm playback.

The [START/STOP] indicator lights and the BK-5 starts playing back the introductory phrase.

Play different chords on the keyboard and listen to the effect this has on the rhythm.

10.

Switch on the [AUTO FILL IN] button (it lights).

This means that when you select a different VARIATION pattern, the BK-5 will play a transition (fill-in) before switching to the new pattern.

11.

Press a VARIATION [1], [2], [3] or [4] button to select a more complex or a simpler accompaniment.

Press the VARIATION [1], [2], [3] or [4] button to select the complexity of the INTRO pattern.

Play a chord on the keyboard.

• If you press it before the last beat of the current measure, the fill-in starts immediately and lasts until the end of the current measure, then the newly selected VARIATION pattern is played back.

• If you press the desired VARIATION button on the last beat of a bar, the fill-in starts at the next downbeat and lasts an entire bar. Only then will the BK-5 switch to the newly selected VARIATION pattern.

12.

If necessary, you can change the rhythm’s tempo:

•Press the TEMPO [√] or [®] button to decrease or increase the tempo.

•Press the [TAP TEMPO] button at least three times at the desired tempo.

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Using the ‘One Touch’ function

The ONE TOUCH memories help you select Tones for the real-time parts that match the atmosphere of the current rhythm. There are four such ONE TOUCH memories per rhythm.

Select the desired rhythm.

See page 29.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the main page.

Switch on the [ONE TOUCH] button (its indicator lights).

The BK-5 calculates the intervals between your presses and sets the corresponding tempo value.

NOTE

Simultaneously press the TEMPO [√] and [®] buttons (“STANDARD”) to return to the rhythm’s preset tempo.

NOTE

You can press and hold the [TAP TEMPO] button to lock the tempo setting (see p. 54).

13.

Press the [ENDING] button to end rhythm playback with a suitable closing section.

You could also stop playback simply by pressing the [START/STOP] button or by releasing all keys on the keyboard (see “Sync Start/Stop” on p. 28).

While rhythm or SMF song playback is stopped, the [TAP TEMPO] button flashes to indicate the selected tempo.

If you haven’t selected any ONE TOUCH memory since switching on the BK-5, the indicators of TONE buttons [1], [2], [3] and [4] flash. Otherwise, the BK-5 automatically recalls the last ONE TOUCH memory you selected.

The main page displays “ONE TOUCH --” (or the number of the last ONE TOUCH memory).

The indicators of TONE buttons [1]~[4] flash.

Press the flashing TONE button assigned to the desired ONE TOUCH memory ([1]~[4]).

The indicator of the button you press lights, while the indicators of the remaining three buttons still flash.

Start playback of the rhythm.

See page 30.

Play a melody on the keyboard.

Now press another TONE ([1]~[4]) button than the one that is currently active.

Again play a melody on the keyboard.

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Rhythm functions

The newly selected ONE TOUCH memory has recalled a different sound for the melody part. Note that the ONE TOUCH function also recalls other settings, like the tempo, INTRO/ENDING, etc.

NOTE

The BK-5 has a function that allows you to exclude certain settings when a new ONE TOUCH memory is selected. See “One Touch Hold” on p. 66.

Press a different TONE [1]~[4] button to recall the associated ONE TOUCH memory.

Tone selection for the real-time parts as well as other settings change in accordance with the newly selected ONE TOUCH memory.

10.

To switch off the ONE TOUCH function and return to the Tones that were selected before you activated the ONE TOUCH function, press the TONE [1]~[4] button whose indicator lights steadily.

Its indicator flashes along with the other three TONE buttons.

11.

Press the [ONE TOUCH] button to leave ONE TOUCH memory selection mode.

The TONE buttons stop flashing. (Only the indicator corresponding to the last Tone family you selected lights steadily.) You can now select different Tones for real-time parts without actually leaving the ONE TOUCH function (if it is still on).

■ How can you tell whether the ONE TOUCH function is on or off?

If the “ONE TOUCH” field on the main page is followed by a number (1~4), the ONE TOUCH function is currently on. If the “ONE TOUCH” field is followed by a dash (“–”), the ONE TOUCH function is off.

After a few seconds, the display shows the contents of the USB memory. This page is of no importance here.

Press and hold the [ONE TOUCH] button.

The display changes to:

This “One Touch Edit” page can also be selected via the BK-5’s menu.

Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the ONE TOUCH memory you want to change, and confirm with the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

The display changes to:

The ONE TOUCH function is off. The ONE TOUCH function is on (and

memory 1 is selected).

Programming your own ONE TOUCH settings (One Touch Edit)

The BK-5 allows you to save your own ONE TOUCH settings, which may come in handy for CUSTOM rhythms for which there are no “presets”. The following operation saves the rhythm and its (new) ONE TOUCH settings to the “My Rhythms” folder on the USB memory connected to the USB MEMORY port.

Connect an optional USB memory to the BK-5.

(Here, ONE TOUCH memory 1 has been selected for editing.)

NOTE

You can also select the desired ONE TOUCH memory by first pressing the [ONE TOUCH] button and then one of the flashing TONE buttons [1]~[4].

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Using the ‘One Touch’ function

Change the required settings.

As soon as you change any setting, the display alerts you to the fact that the contents of the selected memory no longer corresponds to the current settings (“EDIT”):

Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the memory where you want to save your new settings.

Press the [WRITE] button (its indicator flashes).

The display changes to:

To overwrite the old rhythm file (replacing it with your new settings), use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “Yes”, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

If you don’t want to overwrite the existing rhythm file, select “No” and press [ENTER/SELECT] to return to the “One Touch Edit” .

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the main page.

To save your ONE TOUCH changes, rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “Yes” and press [ENTER/SELECT].

The display shows the “Executing” message and then “Operation Complete”.

Select “No” and press [ENTER/SELECT] if you don’t want to save your changes after all.

NOTE

The above message is only displayed the first time you press [WRITE] after editing a ONE TOUCH memory.

■ If the “My Rhythms” folder on the USB memory already contains a rhythm file of the same name…

In that case, the display shows the following message when you select “Yes” and press [ENTER/SELECT] (see above):

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Using the BK-5 as a USB player

9. Using the BK-5 as a USB player

This section explains how to playback MIDI (SMF) and audio songs stored on an optional USB memory. Note that it is also possible to select rhythms on that device and to use them in the same way as the internal rhythms. New song and rhythm files can be copied to the USB memory using your computer as you purchase them.

Getting ready to use the BK-5 as a USB player

On your computer, copy the new song and rhythm files to an optional USB memory (memory stick).

NOTE

Use USB memory sold by Roland (M-UF-series). We cannot guarantee operation if any other USB memory is used.

Connect the USB memory to your BK-5.

NOTE

Carefully insert the optional USB memory all the way into the port until it is firmly in place.

NOTE

The BK-5 supports USB memories with a capacity of up to 2TB.

File types the BK-5 can read and play back

Extension Format

Rhythms .stl

Standard MIDI Files (SMF)

VIMA TUNES files (on CD-ROMs produced for the VIMA series)

Audio files

.mid 0 or 1

.kar

Connect an optional CD-ROM drive to the BK-5’s USB MEMORY port to be able to play back commercially available CD-ROMs made for VIMA-series instruments (“VIMA TUNES”). While a song plays, you can view a slide show suitable for the character of that song on an external display or television.

.mp3 mp3+CDG

.wav • 16-bit linear

• MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3

• Sampling frequency:

44.1kHz

• Bit rate: 32/40/48/56/ 64/80/96/112/128/160/ 192/224/256/320kbps, VBR (variable bit rate)

• Sampling frequency:

44.1kHz

• Stereo/mono

Selecting a song or rhythm on a USB memory

Connect an optional USB memory to the BK-5.

After a few seconds, the display shows the contents of the USB memory.

Press the [USB MEMOMRY] button if you inserted the USB memory at an earlier stage and now want to return to this display page.

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Playing back a song or rhythm from a USB memory

The icons to the left of the file names indicate the file type:

Icon Explanation

STL Rhythm file

SMF SMF file

MP3 Audio mp3 file

WAV Audio WAV file

JPG Picture file

Folder

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the file you want to play back or display.

Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to load the file.

The [USB MEMORY] button now lights to indicate that you selected a file on the USB memory.

If the file you need is located inside a folder, you must first select that folder, press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to see its contents and then select the file. If you opened a folder by mistake, press the [EXIT] button to return to a higher level.

The [®÷π] button’s indicator lights and song playback starts.

If necessary, you can change the song’s playback tempo:

•Press the TEMPO [√] or [®] button to decrease or increase the tempo.

NOTE

If you set a tempo value close to the upper or lower limit for an mp3 or WAV file, playback may sound a little strange.

•Press the [TAP TEMPO] button at least three times at the desired tempo. (This function is not available if you selected an audio file (WAV or mp3).)

NOTE

Press and hold the [EXIT] button to return to the main page.

Playing back a song or rhythm from a USB memory

If you selected a rhythm, see “Playing back rhythms” on p. 30, because operation is the same as for internal rhythms.

In the following, we will therefore only show you how to play back song files located on a USB memory.

NOTE

The BK-5 has no internal memory where you could store SMF or audio files.

Select a song (SMF or audio file) on the USB memory.

See page 34.

Press the [START/STOP] button to start playback.

This button is also labeled [®÷π].

The BK-5 calculates the intervals between your presses and sets the corresponding tempo value.

NOTE

Simultaneously press the TEMPO [√] and [®] buttons (“STANDARD”) to return to the rhythm’s preset tempo.

Press the [®÷π] button again to pause song playback.

The [®÷π] button goes dark.

Press [®÷π] yet again to resume playback.

Press the [SYNC START] button (ª) to stop playback

You can use the following buttons to control song playback (see the gray legends):

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Button Explanation

[®÷π] Starts or pauses song playback.

[ª] Stops song playback.

[º] Rewinds the song.

[‰] Fast-forwards the song.

Renaming or deleting files/folders on a USB memory

Rename

Here is how to change the name of a file or folder on the connected USB memory.

Connect an optional USB memory to the BK-5.

After a few seconds, the display shows the contents of the USB memory.

Press the [USB MEMORY] button if you inserted the USB memory at an earlier stage and now want to return to this display page.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the file or folder you want to rename.

Press the [MENU] button to jump to the “USB Memory Edit” page.

To return to the BK-5’s menu, press and hold the [EXIT] button. While the contents of the connected USB memory is displayed, pressing [MENU] takes you to the “USB Memory Edit” page where you can select “Rename”, “Delete” or “Search”.

NOTE

If you press [MENU] while an empty folder is selected, the message “No item selected” is displayed to alert you to the fact that you cannot make any changes.

Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to call up the following display page:

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the desired character, then use the TONE buttons.

You can press the [NUMERIC] button to switch between upper- and lower-case characters as well as numbers. The [LWR] button can be used to delete the selected character. The [UP2] button allows you to insert a character.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the next character position you want to change, then use the TONE buttons again.

Repeat steps (5) and (6) above to complete the name.

Press the flashing [WRITE] button to confirm.

The display changes to:

Delete

Files or folders on the connected USB memory that you no longer need can be deleted as follows.

Connect an optional USB memory to the BK-5.

After a few seconds, the display shows the contents of the USB memory.

Press the [USB MEMORY] button if you inserted the USB memory at an earlier stage and now want to return to this display page.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the file or folder you want to delete.

Press the [MENU] button.

NOTE

If you press [MENU] while an empty folder is selected, the message “No item selected” is displayed to alert you to the fact that you cannot make any changes.

Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “Delete”.

Using the ‘Search’ function to locate songs, rhythms or pictures

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Using the ‘Search’ function to locate songs, rhythms or pictures

The BK-5 provides a “Search” function that allows you to search the connected USB storage device for the files you need. This function is available even while the BK-5 is playing back a song or rhythm, allowing you to prepare the next song or picture without keeping your audience waiting.

Connect an optional USB memory to the BK-5.

After a few seconds, the display shows the contents of the connected USB storage device.

Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

The display changes to:

If you selected a folder in step (2) above, the display also contains a warning: “The folder may contain files. Do you want to delete it?”

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “YES” (delete) or “NO” (don’t delete).

Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to confirm your selection.

If you know the folder where the file is located, select it by rotating the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and then pressing the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

If you are not sure about the location, do not select a folder to avoid that the “Finder” function only looks in that folder.

Press the [MENU] button.

The display changes to:

NOTE

If you press [MENU] while an empty folder is selected, the message “No item selected” is displayed to alert you to the fact that you cannot make any changes.

Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “Search”.

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Using the BK-5 as a USB player

Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

The display changes to:

The first character position is already selected (“A”).

Use the TONE buttons to select a different character.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the next character position you want to change, then use the TONE buttons again.

The BK-5 searches the USB storage device for files whose names match the character string you entered and displays them. The title bar shows the path of the folder that contains the selected files.

NOTE

The “Search” function can find and display 100 files at a time.

10.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the song or rhythm you want to play back, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to confirm your selection.

11.

Press the [EXIT] button to close the list.

12.

Press the [START/STOP] button to start playback of the selected song or rhythm.

Repeat steps (6)~(7) to complete the character string you are looking for.

Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to start the search.

NOTE

If you decide that you don’t want to use the “Search” function, press [EXIT] instead of [ENTER/SELECT].

Activating the ‘Play All Songs’ parameter for the USB memory

The “Play All Songs” parameter allows you to play back all audio songs (WAV and mp3) or SMF songs on the connected USB memory.

Connect an optional USB memory to the BK-5.

After a few seconds, the display shows the contents of the USB memory.

Press the [USB MEMORY] button if you inserted the USB memory at an earlier stage and now want to return to this display page.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the folder that contains the audio files you want to listen to.

Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to open the folder.

Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the audio file where you want playback to start.

Press [ENTER/SELECT] to confirm your selection.

Press the [USB MEMORY] button to activate the playback function of the selected and all subsequent songs.

NOTE

.STL and .JPG files contained in the selected folder will be ignored when you start playback (see below).

The icon in the lower left corner of the display page changes as follows:

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Loop function (MARK A/B)

Deactivating the ‘Play All Songs’ function

The “Play All Songs” function needs to be deactivated if you no longer need it. To do so, proceed as follows:

If the display doesn’t currently show the contents of the connected USB memory, press the [USB MEMORY] button.

Press the [USB MEMORY] button (again) to change the icon back to .

Pressing the [®÷π] button now will only start playback of the selected song.

Loop function (MARK A/B)

The Loop function can be used to specify a passage, such as the chorus of a song, that will be repeated several times. This function is available for both audio and SMF songs. You can also use it to practise difficult song passages.

Setting and using the loop positions

Select the song you want to play back.

Press the [START/STOP] button to start playback.

Press the [®÷π] button to start playback of all audio songs.

NOTE

While playback of all songs is running, you can navigate the USB memory (to check its contents, for example). The “Play All Songs” function continues to play back the files of the folder you selected in step (2) above. If you select a different file while navigating (by pressing [ENTER/SELECT]), the “Play All Songs” function is switched off and the following message appears:

Press the [π] button to stop sequential playback.

When the BK-5 reaches the beginning of the passage you want to play back in a loop, press the VARIATION [3] button.

The VARIATION [3] button flashes to indicate that the position has been set.

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Wait until you reach the end of the passage to be played back in a loop, then press the VARIATION [4] button.

The VARIATION [4] button lights, while VARIATION [3] keeps flashing. The loop’s start and end positions have been set and can be used.

Here is what you have set so far (this is only an example):

Flashes Lights

[3] [4]

Press the VARIATION [3] button (it lights) to activate the loop.

The passage selected above is now played back over and over.

Lights

[3]

Press the VARIATION [3] button again (it flashes) to deactivate loop playback.

This does not delete the loop positions. The song is once again played back in the usual way (i.e. until the end).

Press VARIATION [3] yet again (it lights) to return to the loop start position and activate the loop.

NOTE

The marker positions are deleted when you start playback of another song or switch off the BK-5.

To delete the first and second marker positions, press the VARIATION [4] button.

The VARIATION [3] and [4] buttons go dark and your loop setting is deleted.

10. Other important functions

This section presents other important functions you may need regularly.

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Other important functions

Changing the key

This function allows you to transpose the BK-5’s pitch in semi-tone steps. Depending on the mode setting, this transposition applies to all sections or just a specific setting.

NOTE

If you choose to transpose the real-time parts, rhythm playback is also transposed.

Press [KEY] button.

The display changes to:

Changing the octave

This function allows you to transpose the real-time parts (UP1, UP2 and LWR) up or down in octave steps.

If necessary, press the [EXIT] button to return to the main page.

The display shows the current octave setting (“OCT”) for all 3 real-time parts.

Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the “OCT” parameter of the real-time part whose setting you want to change.

Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

The selected “OCT” field is displayed in reverse.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the desired setting.

The current “KEY” setting (transposition interval) is displayed and already selected.

NOTE

Pressing and holding the [KEY] button locks the “Key” setting.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the desired “Key” setting.

“Key” setting

–6~0~+5 (semitone units)

If the “Key” setting differs from “0”, the [KEY] indicator lights.

After a few seconds, the “KEY” pop-up window disappears. Press the [EXIT] button to close it immediately.

NOTE

If you also need to change the “Mode” setting, see p. 62.

“Octave” setting

–4~0~+4

Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button again.

The “OCT” field is no longer selected and the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial can be used to select other fields.

NOTE

You can also change the octave setting using [MENU] button‰ “Performance Edit”‰ “Tone Part View”‰ “Octave Shift” (page 59).

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Other important functions

Using ‘Track Mute’ and ‘Center Cancel’

You can use this function to mute tracks of rhythms or the melody part of the selected Standard MIDI File (SMF). After selecting a WAV or mp3 audio file, you can attenuate the vocal part at the center of the stereo image (“Center Cancel”). The Mute function’s behavior depends on the selected file type.

Select a song (SMF or audio) or a rhythm.

Press the [START/STOP] button to start playback.

Press the [TRACK MUTE] (CENTER CANCEL) button (its indicator lights).

Select a rhythm or an SMF song.

Press and hold the [TRACK MUTE] (CENTER CANCEL) button.

This function can also be selected using [MENU] button ‰ “Global” ‰ “Rhythm/SMF Track Mute”.

Depending on the file type, the display changes to…

…or:

The “Track Mute” or “Center Cancel” function will turn on. This depends on the file type you selected:

File Type Function Explanation

Rhythm Track Mute The specified rhythm

track(s) is muted (Default: AC1~AC6).

SMF Track Mute The specified Standard MIDI

file track is muted (Default: channel 4).

Audio (mp3, Wav)

NOTE

For some audio songs, the vocal sound may not be eliminated completely.

Press the [TRACK MUTE] (CENTER CANCEL) button again to make its indicator go dark.

This switches the “Track Mute” or “Center Cancel” function back off.

Center Cancel Sounds in the center (the

melodic portion of the sound) will be minimized.

Selecting the track(s) to mute for rhythms or SMF songs

The following procedure allows you to specify the track of the selected Standard MIDI File that should be muted when you switch on the [TRACK MUTE] button.

When you start playback, you will notice that active parts are indicated by moving bar graphs that simulate level meters. The bar graphs of muted parts do not move.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to move the cursor to the track you want to mute.

Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to highlight the corresponding parameter.

Rotate the dial to change the setting and press [ENTER/SELECT] to confirm you setting.

The possibilities are:

Display indication

<no indication> The associated track is played back.

M The associated track is no longer

played back (muted).

If you want to save your selection of the track(s) that should be muted for any rhythm or SMF file you play back, see “Save Global” on p. 70.

If there is no need to save your settings, press and hold the [EXIT] button to return to the main page.

NOTE

This function is not available for audio files.

Using the ‘Melody Intell(igence)’ function

The Arranger can add a counter-melody to the notes you play with the Upper1 part (UP1). Those automatic harmonies are based on the chords you play in the chord recognition area.

The counter-melody is played by the MELODY INTELL part. There are 18 harmony types to choose from.

Press the [MELODY INTELL] button (so that it lights).

This adds a harmony to the notes you play.

Press the [MELODY INTELL] button again (its indicator goes dark) to switch off the counter-melody.

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Using the ‘Melody Intell(igence)’ function

LWR part (if it is active). Note numbers above the split point can be used to play melodies using the UP1 and/or UP2 part.

In Split mode, the “Type” parameter (see p. 62) is automatically set to “Intelligent”.

NOTE

See page 24 for how to select the real-time parts you want to use.

NOTE

You can activate a “Hold” function for the LWR part. See “Lower Hold” on p. 62.

Press the [SPLIT] button again.

The BK-5 leaves Split mode, the [SPLIT] indicator goes dark and chord recognition (see “Type” on p. 62) is set to “Pianist2”.

Setting the volume of the real-time parts

The BK-5 provides an easy way to change the volume balance of the Upper1, Upper2 and Lower parts.

Simultaneously press the [LWR] and [UP2] buttons to call up the “Parts Volume” page.

NOTE

Press and hold the [MELODY INTELL] button to open the window where you can change the “Melody Intelligence” settings (see p. 64).

Using Split mode

In Split mode, the BK-5’s keyboard transmits notes played to the left of the split point to the Arranger parts. The notes to the right of the split point, however, are played back by the real-time parts..

NOTE

In most cases, the default setting for the split point is note number 60 (C4). You can change the split point to a different note (see “Split Point” on p. 61).

Press the [SPLIT] button (its indicator lights).

The BK-5 is now in Split mode: note numbers below the split point (see “Split” on p. 56) are used to transpose rhythm playback in real-time and to play the

The “Volume” value of the last part you selected (on the main page) is already highlighted.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to set the desired volume for that part (0~127).

Press the [UP2] button to select the “UP2 Volume” value.

Pressing it again selects the “UP1 Volume” value.

Repeat step (2) above.

Press the [LWR] button to select the “LWR Volume” value.

Repeat step (2) above.

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Other important functions

NOTE

You can also select the desired volume value by pressing the [ENTER/SELECT] button, rotating the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and pressing [ENTER/SELECT] again.

Press the [EXIT] button to return to the main page.

11. Performance Lists

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Performance Lists

Performance/Music Assistant/ Factory Songs info

The “Performance List” is a list of up to 999 Performance memories. Each Performance memory contains a reference to the desired rhythm or song and all settings you want to load along with that rhythm or song (see “‘Performance Edit’ parameters” on p. 56), including settings like INTRO/ENDING status, selected VARIATION, etc.

The Performance memories you create are saved to the selected “Performance List”. This allows you to prepare one set of Performance memories for weddings, another for corporate events, a third for anniversaries, etc. Performance Lists always reside on a USB memory.

It is perfectly possible to program several Performance memories for one song. Selecting a Performance memory is a lot faster than calling up one of the BK-5’s functions, modifying the settings, etc., while playing. You could program one Performance memory for the first part of a song, another for the bridge and a third one for the closing section. Doing so allows you to “play” with the effect settings of the various processors, for example.

NOTE

The BK-5 is supplied with one Performance List called “Music Assistant” and a second called “Factory Songs” that contains 5 SMF files. These lists cannot be deleted or edited.

The display now shows all Performance Lists it found on the USB memory. (The internal “Music Assistant” and “Factory Songs” lists are always displayed in the top line.)

NOTE

If you already loaded a Performance List, the display immediately displays the Performance memories it contains. To load a different Performance List from the USB memory, press the PERFORMANCE [LIST] button again and proceed with step (4) below.

The “LIST” icon at the bottom means that you can press the [LIST] button to alternate between the list of Performance List files (see the illustration above) and the contents of the currently selected list (see the illustration below).

Loading a Performance/‘Music Assistant’/‘Factory Songs’ List

Switch on the BK-5.

See page 20.

Connect an optional USB memory to the BK-5.

This step is unnecessary if you want to use the “Music Assistant” or “Factory Songs” list, because these lists reside in the BK-5’s internal memory.

Press the PERFORMANCE [LIST] button.

NOTE

If the USB memory contains no Performance List files, or if the memory is not connected (properly), the BK-5 only displays the “Music Assistant” and “Factory Songs” list.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the Performance List you want to use.

Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to confirm your selection.

(In our example, we selected the “Music Assistant” list.) The display changes to:

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Performance Lists

You can now select a Performance memory (see below).

If you need to load another Performance List, press the PERFORMANCE [LIST] button again.

Recalling a Performance/‘Music Assistant’/‘Factory Songs’ memory

Here is how to select a Performance/ “Music Assistant”/ “Factory Songs” memory from the last list you loaded (see p. 45).

If the display doesn’t yet show a list of Performance/“Music Assistant”/“Factory Songs” memories, press the PERFORMANCE [LIST] button.

In this example, we loaded the “Music Assistant” List.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the memory whose settings you want to use, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to confirm your selection.

During playback of that rhythm or song, you can already select a new Performance/“Music Assistant”/ “Factory Songs” memory.

If you need to return to the main page, press the [EXIT] button.

To return to the page that lists the memories, press PERFORMANCE [LIST] again.

Quickly locating Performance memories

Performance memories can also be loaded using the BK-5’s “Numeric” function. See “Using the ‘Numeric’ function to select Tones, Rhythms and Performances” on p. 25 for details.

Saving your settings as a Performance

Select a rhythm or song.

Select all settings you would like to use for this rhythm or song.

You can, for instance, assign the desired Tones to the real-time parts, switch on the [INTRO] button, modify the “Performance Edit” settings, etc.

Press the [WRITE] button to jump to the “Write Performance” page.

The PERFORMANCE [LIST] button lights to signal that the BK-5 is now using the settings of the selected Performance memory. The name of that memory is highlighted.

The selected memory also refers to a rhythm or song, which can be started in the usual ways ([START/STOP] button, [SYNC START], etc.).

The [WRITE] indicator flashes and the display changes to:

By default, the BK-5 assigns the name of the selected rhythm, song or of the last Performance you loaded to the Performance settings you are about to save. If you agree with that name, proceed with step (7) below.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the desired position.

Use the TONE buttons to enter the desired characters.

Repeat steps (4) and (5) to enter the remaining characters.

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Press the [MENU] button.

Other Performance List functions

NOTE

Press the [WRITE] button to save your settings, thereby creating a new Performance memory.

This memory is added at the end of the currently selected Performance List (see “Loading a Performance/‘Music Assistant’/‘Factory Songs’ List” on p. 45).

NOTE

If you haven’t loaded any Performance List since switching on the BK-5, a new Performance List is created, and your Performance memory becomes its first entry.

Other Performance List functions

Connect a USB memory with at least one Performance List to the BK-5.

The display now changes to a page with the following options:

Function Explanation

Rename*

Delete* Deletes the selected Performance List.

Make New Allows you to create a new (empty) Per-

[*] Not available if you selected the “Music Assistant” or “Factory Songs” list in step (3) above.

Rotate the dial to select the desired option,

Allows you to rename the selected Performance List.

formance List.

then press the [ENTER/SELECT].

Press the PERFORMANCE [LIST] button.

The display now shows all Performance Lists on the connected USB memory.

Rotate the dial to select the desired Performance List.

If you select ‘Rename’

The display changes to:

This page allows you to change the name of the selected Performance List.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the desired character position.

Use the TONE buttons to enter the desired characters.

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Performance Lists

Repeat steps (1) and (2) above to complete the name.

Press the [WRITE] button to save the Performance List under the new name.

The display briefly confirms the operation and the returns to the page with all Performance List files on your USB memory.

If the USB memory already contains a file of the name you have entered, the display asks you whether it is OK to overwrite the other Performance List file.

In that case, select “YES” to replace the other Performance List file with the one whose name you changed. (Select “NO” to return to the page where you can change the name.) Then, press the [ENTER/ SELECT] button.

If you select ‘Delete’

The display changes to:

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the desired character, then use the TONE buttons.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the next character position you want to change, then use the TONE buttons again.

Repeat steps (1) and (2) above to complete the name.

Press the [WRITE] button to create the new Performance List, which is currently empty.

If the USB memory already contains a file of the name you have entered, the display asks you whether it is OK to overwrite the other Performance List file.

In that case, select “YES” to replace the other Performance List file with the one you want to create. (Select “NO” to return to the page where you can change the name.) Then, press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

The display returns to the page where the Performance Lists are displayed, and the newly created list is highlighted.

This page allows you to delete the selected Performance List.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “YES”, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to delete the Performance List.

Select “NO” if you do not want to delete the Performance List after all.

The display briefly confirms that the selected Performance List has been deleted and then returns to the page with all Performance List files on your USB memory.

If you select ‘Make New List’

The display changes to:

NOTE

The new Performance List file is saved to the “My Performances” folder on the USB memory. If this folder doesn’t yet exist, it will be created automatically.

Editing Performance memories

Whenever the display shows all Performance memories to which the selected List refers, you can press the [MENU] button to edit the memories. The “Edit” option allows you to do the following:

Operation Explanation

Delete Performance

Deletes the selected Performance memory from the active list.

This page allows you to create a new Performance List whose name is selected automatically by the BK-5. If you are happy with that name, proceed with step (4) below. Otherwise…

Move Performance Allows you to change the order in

which the Performance memories appear in the selected Performance List.

Save Performance List

Allows you to save the edited list.

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Editing Performance memories

Delete Performance

Select the Performance memory you want to remove from the list.

Press the [MENU] button.

If necessary, rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “Delete Performance”, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

The display changes to:

If you did not save the Performance List, the BK-5 now signals that you need to save it to preserve your changes.

Rotate the dial to select “YES” to save your changes to the USB memory (or “NO” if you wish to keep the previous version).

10.

Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to confirm your selection.

■ Move Performance

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the Performance memory you want to move to a different position inside the list.

Press the [MENU] button.

Rotate the dial to select “YES” to delete the Performance memory (or “NO” if you wish to keep it).

Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to confirm your selection.

The display briefly confirms that the Performance memory has been deleted.

If you like, you can now select another Performance memory you want to delete, press the [MENU] button to confirm and repeat from step (3).

To save your edited Performance List, proceed with step (6). If you don’t want to save it, skip to step (8).

Saving the edited Performance List

Press the [MENU] button.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “Save Performance List”, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

A message confirms that the data have been saved.

Press the [EXIT] button.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “Move Performance”, then press the [ENTER/ SELECT] button.

The display changes to:

Rotate the dial to move the selected Performance memory to the desired position, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

You can now select another Performance memory you want to move, press the [MENU] button to confirm and repeat from step (3).

See “Saving the edited Performance List” if you want to save the edited list.

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Adding pictures to the music

12. Adding pictures to the music

You can connect an external display or a television to the BK-5, and use it to watch a slide show, a notation, or video footage from another device connected to the BK-5.

Displaying photos automatically

The BK-5 can display photos in succession. You can have the photos switch automatically, somewhat like watching a movie. In addition, you can choose a picture, which will be used as background on an external screen.

Enjoying a VIMA TUNES slide show

You can watch a slide show while listening to a song on an optional “VIMA TUNES” CD-ROM (produced for the VIMA series).

Songs on “VIMA TUNES” CD-ROMs provide slide show images suitable for each song, making it easy for you to enjoy a slide show without having to provide your own photos.

Connect an external screen to the BK-5 (see p. 18).

Connect an optional CD player to the BK-5’s USB MEMORY port.

Insert the desired “VIMA TUNES” CD-ROM into the CD drive.

NOTE

“VIMA TUNES” songs are sold on CD-ROMs available from your Roland dealer.

The BK-5 now displays a list of the songs on the CD-ROM. If you don’t see that list, press the [USB MEMORY] button.

Select the song you want to play back by first rotating the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and then pressing the [ENTER/SELECT] button to confirm your selection.

The [USB MEMORY] button’s indicator lights.

Press the [START/STOP] (®÷π) button to play back the song.

NOTE

When you press the [SYNC START] (■) button to stop song playback, the slideshow also stops. When you load another “VIMA TUNES” song, the previous slideshow stops and the display shows the first picture for the new song.

Enjoying a slide show of your own pictures

You can watch a slide show while listening to a song on a USB storage device.

NOTE

The slide show only starts if the folder that contains the desired pictures has the same name as the song file you selected. Also, the folder must be located on the same level within the USB memory’s file hierarchy.

Use a graphic program on your computer to prepare the pictures you want to use.

Image data that can be displayed:

Size Recommended: 512 x 384 or 1024 x 768

pixels. (Images of 4096 x 3072 pixels or smaller and 4MB or less are supported). Note: If you use images that are larger than the recommended size, it may take longer to switch images.

Format JPEG format (.JPG)

Connect the USB memory to your computer and create a folder named “Amazing Grace” (for example) on the USB storage device.

Copy the pictures you want to display for this song to the “Amazing Grace” folder.

Copy the song “Amazing Grace” to the same level as the folder of the same name.

Do not put the song file inside the folder.

Disconnect the USB memory from your computer in accordance with the standard procedure for the operating system you are using.

A slide show suitable for the character of the song will be shown on the external display or television set connected to the BK-5.

Connect your USB memory to the BK-5’s USB MEMORY port.

The BK-5 automatically shows the contents of the USB memory you inserted.

Select the song you want to play back (“Amazing Grace” in our example) by first rotating the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and then pressing it to confirm your selection.

Press the [®÷π] button to play back the song.

The slide show of the pictures inside the “Amazing Grace” folder begins.

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Using one of your own pictures as background

To revert to the colored background or logo, you must select it using the “Background Mode” parameter (see p. 68).

If you once again select a .JPG picture (see above), the “Background Mode” parameter is again set to “User”.

■ ‘User’ background and slide shows

Even after selecting a new background picture (“User”), you can still take advantage of the BK-5’s slide show functionality (see p. 50).

If you select a song for which there is no picture folder on the same file level as the song file, however, your “User” background is displayed.

■ Picture display and song lyrics

If the first words (Lyrics data) of the last song you played back remain on the external screen while they are no longer needed, switch off the “External Lyrics” function (see p. 55) to make them disappear.

NOTE

The slide show stops when you pause or stop song playback, but the last picture is still displayed. You need to load a different song that has no associated slide show to cause the background or logo to be displayed (see “Using one of your own pictures as background”).

Using one of your own pictures as background

The BK-5 allows you to use one of your own pictures as screen background, allowing you to customize your performances.

Connect the USB storage device that contains the picture you want to use to the BK-5’s USB MEMORY port.

The display shows a list of the files on the USB storage device.

Select the .JPG file you want to use.

That picture now appears on the external screen (if connected).

This picture will be considered your “User” setting and the “Background Mode” parameter (see p. 68) will be set to “USER”.

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Recording your performance as audio data

13. Recording your performance as audio data

Your BK-5 allows you to record everything it can transmit to its outputs, i.e. rhythm or song playback, your playing, your singing, and any audio signal transmitted to the BK-5. (The metronome signal is not recorded.)

Feel free to connect the master outputs of an external mixing console to the BK-5’s AUDIO INPUT (STEREO) socket if you want to record your band or the signals of an accordion, additional synthesizers, pianos, drum machines, etc., as well.

The resulting audio file is stored in the WAV format (not mp3), which allows you to burn your recordings onto a CD using your computer.

NOTE

You will need a USB memory to record your performance.

Recording

NOTE

The following is based on the assumption that the “Rec Audio Sync” parameter (page 68) is active.

Connect the USB memory to which you wish to save the audio data.

NOTE

Use USB memory sold by Roland (M-UF-series). We cannot guarantee operation if any other USB memory is used.

Prepare everything you want to record:

• Select the rhythm or song you want to use as accompaniment

• Set the levels and effects, etc.

Set the desired balance between the rhythm/song and the real-time parts using the BALANCE buttons.

You may also want to set the “Audio In Level” parameter (page 68).

Press the [AUDIO REC] button (its indicator flashes).

Press the [START/STOP] button.

The indicators of the [AUDIO REC] and [START/STOP] buttons light and the BK-5 starts playing back the selected rhythm or song and recording. Everything you play on the keyboard is recorded.

At the end of the song, press the [AUDIO REC] or [START/STOP] button to stop recording.

Rhythm or song playback and recording stop. The following message appears:

You can now…

(a) Save the song under a new name.

‰ “Saving your recording as an audio file” on p. 53

(b) Save the song under the name suggested by the BK-5

(“My recording001”). ‰Press the [WRITE] button. After a few seconds, the display will return to the main page. In this case, your audio file is saved in the “My Recordings” folder.

unhappy with it. ‰ Press the [EXIT] button. The display changes to:

NOTE

If you pressed the [AUDIO REC] button by accident, press and hold it until its indicator goes dark again.

‰ Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “YES”, then press [ENTER/SELECT] to erase your recording.

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Recording

NOTE

Selecting “NO” here takes you back to the state where you can choose between options (a) and (b).

Listening to your recording

If you selected (a) or (b) above, you can listen to your recorded performance:

Press the [START/STOP] button to start playback of your recording.

If your recording seems too loud or too soft, you may want to change the setting of the “Rec Audio Level” parameter ([MENU] button ‰ “Global“‰ “Utility”‰ “Rec Audio Level” on p. 68).

NOTE

The BK-5 provides a second recording mode that allows you to start recording before the song you selected ([MENU] button on p. 68

‰ “Global“‰ “Utility”‰ “Rec Audio Sync”

Saving your recording as an audio file

When you stop recording (see above), the display shows the following message:

Repeat steps (2) and (3) to complete the name.

Press the [WRITE] button (its indicator flashes) to save your recording under the new name and to return to the main page.

If the USB memory already contains a file of that name, you will be asked whether you want to overwrite it:

In this case, select “YES” by first rotating the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and then pressing the [ENTER/ SELECT] button to replace the old file with the new one (the old file will be lost).

Otherwise, select “NO” and press [ENTER/SELECT] to return to the page where you can change the name, and enter a different name, then press the [WRITE] button.

NOTE

The name suggestion displayed here depends on the first recording. It will, however, be followed by an incremental number.

If you want to name your new song, proceed with step (2).

If you are happy with the name suggested by the BK-5, simply press the [WRITE] button (see step (5) below).

Use the TONE buttons to select a different character.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the next character position you want to change, then use the TONE buttons again.

When you press the [WRITE] button, your audio file is saved to the “My Recordings” folder on the USB memory.

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Lock functions

14. Lock functions

The BK-5 allows you to lock (protect) several settings to ensure that they no longer change when you select a different Performance memory.

The BK-5’s locks are data filters that allow you to use your Performance memories more efficiently, because you can ignore settings that may be fine for one song (the one you prepared the Performance memory for), but not for another.

Here is an example: Suppose you select a Performance memory that assigns the “French Horns” sound to the Upper1 part, which you want to keep for the entire song (or set). In this case lock (i.e. protect) the Upper1 part after selecting this memory to ensure that subsequent Performance memories you recall modify all of the BK-5’s eligible settings—except the Upper1 part (which goes on using the “French Horns” sound).

The lock status of the functions that provide this protection is also displayed on the main page:

All settings that can be protected are indicated by means of the legend “Hold to LOCK”.

NOTE

The “Performance Hold” settings are linked to these buttons and therefore adopt the on/off status you select on the BK-5’s front panel.

NOTE

Unlike the other lock parameters, the protection of the tempo setting (see [MENU] button‰ “Performance Edit”‰ “Arranger Setting” ‰ “Tempo”, page 63) also applies to rhythm selection. Each rhythm has a preset tempo value that is recalled when you select it. While the tempo setting is locked, the tempo no longer changes when you select a different rhythm.

NOTE

The “Save Global” parameter (page 70) also saves the lock (and hence the “Performance Hold”) settings.

Whenever you switch a lock function on or off, the display briefly informs you about this:

Switching the locks on and off

In the example shown here, you will learn how to exclude rhythm changes from Performance selections. The same procedure (albeit with different buttons) also applies to the tempo (press and hold [TAP TEMPO]) and “Key” (press and hold [KEY]) settings as well as to Tone selection (for each of the real-time parts individually).

Connect the USB memory and load a Performance memory (page 45) or a rhythm (page 29).

Press and hold one of the RHYTHM FAMILY buttons.

A “Rhythm” pop-up window appears with a closed lock (see left). (If you repeat step (2), the pop-up window will display an open lock to inform you that the lock function has been cancelled.)

Start playback of the selected rhythm.

Select a different Performance memory.

If the lock next to “RHYTHM” on the main page is closed, recalling another Performance does not change the rhythm.

Again press and hold any RHYTHM FAMILY button to unlock the “RHYTHM” function.

The Upper1 part no longer changes

Tones.

The Upper1 part will change Tones when you select a different Perfor-

mance memory.

15. Menu options

The BK-5’s [MENU] button provides access to the available parameters and functions.

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Menu options

General procedure

Press the [MENU] button (its indicator lights).

The display changes to:

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the desired function group.

Function group Explanation

Mastering Tools These functions allow you to set the

global compressor and equalizer (see p. 71).

Makeup Tools These functions allow you to edit the

selected rhythm or SMF song in an intuitive way, without caring too much about the underlying MIDI parameters. See page 74.

Rhythm Composer

MIDI This function group allows you to edit

Factory Reset This command allows you to load the

Format USB Device

Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to go to

This function group allows you to create new rhythms or to edit existing ones.

the BK-5’s MIDI parameters (see p. 102).

BK-5’s factory settings (see p. 111).

This command allows you to format an optional USB memory (see p. 111).

the display page where you can edit the parameters of the selected group, or to execute the selected command.

The following function groups are available:

Function group Explanation

Internal Lyrics Allows you to activate the display of

lyrics data on the BK-5 itself. (Only for SMF and mp3 files for which there are lyrics data.)

External Lyrics Allows you to cancel (“Off”) or activate

(“On”) the display of song lyrics on an external screen.

Performance Edit

Global This function group contains parame-

One Touch Edit This functions allows you to edit the

This function group allows you to select different Tones and effects settings for the keyboard parts, the selected rhythm, to set the Arranger’s behavior, the split point, etc. All settings of this group can be saved to a Performance memory. See “‘Performance Edit’ parameters” on p. 56.

ters that apply to all sections of the BK-5 (see p. 65).

ONE TOUCH memories (and to save your changes).

Internal Lyrics

The BK-5’s display can show the lyrics of Standard MIDI Files or mp3 songs you load. If such song files contain Lyrics data, the lyrics are always displayed on an external screen you connect to the BK-5 (see “Connecting a television set” on p. 18), unless you set the “External Lyrics” parameter to “Off” (see below).

Sometimes, however, it may be wiser to orient the external screen in such a way that the audience can easily follow the lyrics, which may then mean that you no longer see what is displayed. If you need to see the lyrics, you can follow them on the BK-5’s internal display:

Load a song with lyrics data (see p. 35).

Select the “Internal Lyrics” command (see “General procedure”).

Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

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Menu options

The internal display now shows the lyrics of the selected song (4 lines at a time) and the chords of the song (only for SMF files).

At the end of the song, press and hold the [EXIT] button to return to the main page.

NOTE

The internal display always shows four lines of lyrics and the chord symbols (this cannot be changed).

External Lyrics

This is, in fact, a switch that allows you to cancel (“Off”) or activate (“On”) the display of song lyrics on an external screen.

‘Performance Edit’ parameters

The following parameters can be set for each Performance memory:

Parameter/Group Explanation

Tone Part View This is where you can edit settings

related to Tones. See page 56.

Parameter/Group Explanation

Save As Default This function allows you to save all “Per-

formance Edit” settings as the new defaults that will be loaded each time you switch on the BK-5.

‘Tone Part View’ parameters

This function group can be selected using [MENU] button ‰ “Performance Edit” ‰ “Tone Part View”.

Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and [ENTER/ SELECT] button to select the keyboard part you want to edit (LWR, UP2, UP1).

The display shows the settings for the selected keyboard part.

Use the dial to select and set the desired parameter(s).

The following parameters are available:

Tone

Allows you to select a different Tone. See page 119 for a list of available Tones and Drum Sets. While selecting a Tone, you can press a Tone selection button to select a different family.

Tone Part MFX Contains the effects parameters for the

keyboard parts (LWR, UP2, UP1). See page 60.

Rhythm Parts This group contains all parameters of the

rhythm parts. See page 61.

Split This parameter allows you to change the

split point, i.e. the separation between the lower and upper keyboard zones. See page 61.

Key Allows you to transpose the BK-5 in

semi-tone steps up or down. See page 41.

Arranger Setting This function group allows you to specify

where and how the selected rhythm should scan the note messages generated by your playing for chord information. See page 62.

Melody Intelligent Allows you to set the “Melody Intelli-

gence” function. See page 64. This page can also be selected by pressing and holding the [MELODY INTELL] button.

Parameter Explanation

Tone The number of Tones depends on the

selected family.

Volume

Adjusts the volume of the selected keyboard part. Selecting “0” means that the part is question is no longer audible.

Parameter Setting

Volume 0~127

Reverb Send

Use this parameter to set the reverb send level (i.e. the amount of effect that should be added).

Parameter Setting

Reverb Send 0~127

Chorus Send

Use this parameter to set the chorus send level (i.e. the amount of effect that should be added).

Parameter Setting

Chorus Send 0~127

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‘Performance Edit’ parameters

Panpot

Use this parameter to change the stereo placement of the selected keyboard part. “L63” means “hard left” and “R63” represents “hard right”. Choose “0” if the sound should be at the center of the stereo image.

Parameter Setting

Panpot L63~0~R63

Key Touch (velocity sensitivity)

The BK-5’s keyboard is velocity sensitive, allowing you to control the timbre and volume of the keyboard parts by varying the strength with which you strike the keys.

If you want to edit this setting, you have to press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to select the “Key Touch” page.

Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select and set the desired parameter, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button and rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial.

The following parameters are available:

Parameter Setting range Explanation

Curve High, Medium,

Low, Fixed*

“High”: Select this setting for maximum expressiveness. Even small variations of the force with which you strike a key produce audible changes. The trade-off is, however, that you have to strike the keys forcefully to reach the maximum volume.

Parameter Setting range Explanation

“Low”: Select this setting if you are used to playing on an electronic organ or if you do not want velocity changes to bring about major volume changes.

“Fixed”: Select this setting if all notes you play on the keyboard should have the same velocity value. When you set this parameter, the “Fixed value” field can be edited

Min Value 1~127 This parameter allows

you to set the smallest velocity value with which you can trigger the selected part.

Max Value 1~127 This parameter allows

you to set the highest velocity value with which you can trigger the selected part.

Fixed value* – 1~127 Allows you to set the

value when “Curve” is set to “Fixed”.

[*] This parameter can only be edited if the “Curve” parameter is set to “Fixed”.

Eq Part Edit

If you also want to edit the parameters of the equalizer, you have to rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and press the [ENTER/ SELECT] button to select the “Eq Edit Part” page.

“Medium”: Medium velocity sensitivity. The keyboard responds to velocity changes, but the maximum volume can be obtained more easily than with “high”. (This is the default setting.)

Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the desired parameter and press the [ENTER/ SELECT] button.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to set the desired value.

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The following parameters are available:

Parameter Setting range Explanation

Switch Off, On This parameter allows

you to switch the equalizer on and off.

High Freq 1500Hz, 2000Hz,

3000Hz, 4000Hz, 6000Hz, 8000Hz, 12000Hz

High Gain –15~+15dB Use this parameter to

Mid Freq 200~8000Hz Allows you to set the

Mid Gain –15~+15dB Use this parameter to

Mid Q 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0,

8.0

Low Freq 90, 150, 180, 300,

360, 600Hz

Low Gain –15~+15dB Use this parameter to

Press the [EXIT] button to leave the “Eq Part

Allows you to set the cutoff frequency of the high band (this is a shelving filter).

set the level of the selected “High” frequency. Positive values boost (increase the volume of) that frequency band, negative values cut (attenuate) it.

cutoff frequency of the middle band (this is a peaking filter).

set the level of the selected “Mid” frequency.

Use this parameter to specify the width of the “Mid Frequency” band that you want to boost or cut. Smaller values mean that neighboring frequencies above/below that value are also affected.

Allows you to set the cutoff frequency of the low band (this is a shelving filter).

set the level of the selected “Low” frequency.

Edit” page.

Expression Pedal

Select “Off” if you don’t need pedal expression for the selected part. This means that the keyboard part in question no longer responds to an expression pedal you may have connected to the SWITCH/EXPRESSION socket.

Parameter Setting

Expression Pedal Off, On

Pedal Exp Down/Up

The expression pedal allows you to control the volume of all parts by foot.

“Up” and “Down” refer to the volume that is used when the expression pedal is pressed (“Up”, highest volume) or in the upright position (“Down”, lowest volume).

You do not need to specify “0” for the “Down” position. Selecting any other values will reduce the volume of the selected part up to the “Down” value. Likewise, you do not need to specify “127” as maximum value for “Up”.

NOTE

The expression pedal sends MIDI Expression commands (CC11).

It is perfectly possible to set the “Down” value to “127” and the “Up” value to “0”, so that the selected part only sounds when the expression pedal is in the upright position. This can be used for some clever effects: instead of alternating between the Upper1 and Upper2 parts by varying your velocity (which requires a considerable amount of “striking precision”, see “Min Value” and “Max Value” on p. 57), you could invert UP2’s response to the expression pedal, so that UP1 doesn’t sound when UP2 does, and vice versa.

Parameter Setting

Pedal Exp Down/Up 0~127

Hold Pedal

This parameter allows you to specify whether and how a hold/damper pedal you connect to the PEDAL HOLD socket should respond to Hold messages (CC64).

Parameter Setting

Hold Pedal Auto, On, Off

Mfx

The BK-5 contains one multi-effects processor (“Mfx”) that can be used to process the desired keyboard part(s). Select “Off” for parts that don’t need to be processed by this Mfx.

Parameter Setting

Mfx Off, On

“Auto” means that the part in question only responds to Hold messages if it is assigned to the right half (Split) or the entire keyboard.

“On” means that the part in question always responds to Hold messages, even if it is assigned to the left half of the keyboard.

“Off”, finally, means that the part does not respond to Hold messages.

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‘Performance Edit’ parameters

Octave Shift

Allows you to transpose the selected keyboard part in octave steps.

Parameter Setting

Octave Shift –4~0~+4

Coarse Tune

Changes the pitch of the selected keyboard part in semi-tone steps.

Parameter Setting

Coarse Tune –24~0~+24

Fine Tune

Changes the pitch of the selected part in steps of 1 cent (1/100 semi-tone).

Parameter Setting

Fine Tune –100~0~+100

Portamento Mode

You can set the selected part to mono(phonic) mode. “Mono” means that you can only play one note at a time. You could select this mode to play a trumpet or woodwind part in a more natural way.

“Poly”, on the other hand, means that you can play chords using the selected part.

Bender Range

This parameter sets the pitch interval, i.e. the value that will be used when the BENDER/MODULATION lever is pushed all the way to the left or right.

Parameter Setting

Bender Range 0~+24

Modulation Assign

This parameter allows you to specify for each keyboard part how it should respond to Modulation messages (CC01).

Parameter Setting

Modulation Assign Auto, On, Off

Auto: The keyboard part only responds to backward movements of the BENDER/MODULATION lever when no split setting causes it to be to the left of other keyboard parts. In other words: parts you can play with your left hand after selecting a split no longer respond to modulation messages. But they will while the keyboard is not split.

On: The keyboard part always responds to backward movements of the BENDER/MODULATION lever.

Off: The part in question does not respond to backward movements of the BENDER/MODULATION lever.

Parameter Setting

Portamento Mode Poly, Mono

Portamento Time

“Portamento” means that the pitch doesn’t change in clearly defined steps: it produces glides from one note to the next. Use the this parameter to specify the speed at which those glides are carried out. The higher the value, the slower the transitions.

Parameter Setting

Portamento Time 0~127

Bender Assign

This parameter allows you to specify for each keyboard part how it should respond to Pitch Bend messages.

Parameter Setting

Bender Assign Auto, On, Off

Auto: The keyboard part only responds to left/right movements of the BENDER/MODULATION lever when no split setting causes it to be to the left of other keyboard parts. In other words: parts you can play with your left hand after selecting a split no longer respond to pitch bend messages. But they will while the keyboard is not split.

On: The keyboard part always responds to left/right movements of the BENDER/MODULATION lever.

Off: The part in question does not respond to left/ right movements of the BENDER/MODULATION lever.

Cut Off

This filter parameter allows you to make the selected sound darker or brighter. Positive settings mean that more overtones will be allowed to pass, so that the sound becomes brighter. The further this value is set in the negative direction, the fewer overtones will be allowed to pass and the sound will become softer (darker).

Setting

NOTE

For some sounds, positive (+) Cutoff settings will cause no noticeable change because the preprogrammed Cutoff parameter is already set to its maximum value.

Parameter Setting

Cut Off –64~+63

Characteristics of a low-pass ﬁlter

Frequency

Cutoff frequency

Resonance

When the Resonance value is increased, the overtones in the area of the cutoff frequency will be emphasized, creating a sound with a strong character.

Parameter Setting

Resonance –64~+63

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NOTE

For some sounds, negative (–) “Resonance” settings may produce no noticeable change because the Resonance is already set to the minimum value.

Attack (only for Tones)

This parameter adjusts the onset of the sound. Negative values speed up the attack, so that the sound becomes more aggressive.

Parameter Setting

Attack –64~+63

Decay

This parameter adjusts the time over which the sound’s volume and cutoff frequency fall from the highest point of the attack down to the sustain level.

Parameter Setting

Decay –64~+63

NOTE

Percussive sounds usually have a sustain level of “0”. Piano and guitar sounds are in this category. Holding the keys for a long time will have little effect on the duration of the notes you are playing, even if you select a high value here.

Release

This parameter adjusts the time over which the sound will decay after the note is released until it is no longer heard. The cutoff frequency will also fall according to this setting.

Parameter Setting

Release –64~+63

Vibrato Rate

This parameter adjusts the speed of the pitch modulation. Positive (+) settings make the preset pitch modulation faster and negative (–) settings make it slower.

Parameter Setting

Vibrato Rate –64~+63

Vibrato Depth

This parameter adjusts the intensity of the pitch modulation. Positive (+) settings mean that the “wobble” becomes more prominent, while negative (–) settings make it shallower.

Parameter Setting

Vibrato Depth –64~+63

Vibrato Delay

This parameter adjusts the time required for the vibrato effect to begin. Positive (+) settings increase the time before vibrato will begin and negative settings shorten the time.

Parameter Setting

The function of this parameter depends on the sound you assigned to the selected part. It may influence the filter and resonance setting, switch between the organ samples with the fast and slow Rotary modulation, etc.

Parameter Setting

C1 0~127

‘Tone Part MFX’ parameters

This function group can be selected using [MENU] button ‰ “Performance Edit” ‰ “Tone Part MFX”. Your BK-5 contains a multi-effects processor that can be used for processing any keyboard part you like. See “Mfx” on p. 58. (There are also 3 Mfx processors for the rhythm/ song parts).

Mfx Switch

Select “Off” if you don’t need the Mfx processor.

Parameter Setting

Mfx Switch Off, On

Mfx Type

The BK-5 provides 84 different multi-effect types, some of which are combinations of two effects for added flexibility. This parameter allows you to select the desired type. The available types are:

1. Thru

2. Stereo EQ

3. Overdrive

4. Distortion

5. Phaser

6. Spectrum

7. Enhancer

8. Auto Wah

9. Rotary

10. Compressor

11. Limiter

12. Hexa-Chorus

13. Trem Chorus

14. Space-D

15. St. Chorus

16. St. Flanger

17. Step Flanger

18. St. Delay

19. Mod. Delay

20. 3 Tap Delay

21. 4 Tap Delay

22. Time Delay

23. 2 Pitch Shifter

24. FBK Pitch

25. Reverb

26. Gate Reverb

27. OD‰ Chorus

28. OD‰ Flanger

NOTE

Some of the names shown above may be abbreviated in the display.

29. OD‰ Delay

30. DST‰ Chorus

31. DST‰ Flanger

32. DST‰ Delay

33. EH‰ Chorus

34. EH‰ Flanger

35. EH‰ Delay

36. Chorus‰ DLY

37. Flanger‰ DLY

38. CHO‰ Flanger

39. CHO/DLY

40. Flanger/DLY

41. CHO/Flanger

42. Isolator

43. Low Boost

44. Super Filter

45. Step Filter

46. Humanizer

47. Speaker Sim

48. Step Phaser

49. MLT Phaser

50. Inf Phaser

51. Ring Modul

52. Step Ring

53. Tremolo

54. Auto Pan

55. Step Pan

56. Slicer

57. VK Rotary

58. 3D Chorus

59. 3D Flanger

60. 3D Step Flgr

61. Band Chorus

62. Band Flanger

63. Band Step Flg

64. VS Overdrive

65. VS Distortion

66. GT Amp Simul

67. Gate

68. Long Delay

69. Serial Delay

70. MLT Tap DLY

71. Reverse DLY

72. Shuffle DLY

73. 3D Delay

74. Long Time DLY

75. Tape Echo

76. LoFi Noise

77. LoFi Comp

78. LoFi Radio

79. Telephone

80. Phonograph

81. Step Pitch

82. Sympa Reso

83. Vib-Od-Rotary

84. Center Canc

Vibrato Delay –64~+63

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‘Performance Edit’ parameters

Mfx Edit

If you also want to edit the parameters of the selected effect type, press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to jump to the “Mfx Edit” page. You can then use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to edit the available parameters.

The first two parameters for each Mfx type are “Cho- rus Send” (0~127) and “Reverb Send” (0~127). They allow you to specify whether—and to what extent—the Mfx signal should be processed by the Chorus and/or Reverb effect.

‘Rhythm Parts’ parameters

This function group can be selected using [MENU] button ‰ “Performance Edit” ‰ “Rhythm Parts”.

The parameters of this function group apply to the eight Arranger parts (i.e. the parts used to play back the selected rhythm).

Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and the [ENTER/SELECT] button to select the rhythm part you want to edit (ADrum, ABass, Acc1, Acc2, Acc3, Acc4, Acc4, Acc5, Acc6).

The display shows the settings for the selected part.

Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the desired parameter(s), then press the [ENTER/ SELECT] button.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to set the value.

The following parameters are available:

Volume

Adjusts the volume of the selected rhythm part. Selecting “0” means that the part is question is no longer audible.

Parameter Setting

Volume 0~127

Exp. Pedal

Select “Off” if you don’t need pedal expression for the selected part. This means that the rhythm part in question no longer responds to an expression pedal you may have connected to the SWITCH/EXPRESSION socket.

Parameter Setting

Exp. Pedal Off, On

Exp. Pedal All Parts On

If you are not sure which rhythm parts still receive expression messages, and if you want all to receive them, you can select this field and press the [ENTER/ SELECT] button.

Exp. Pedal All Parts Off

If you are not sure which rhythm parts still receive expression messages, and if no rhythm part should receive them, you can select this field and press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

Split

This page allows you to set two keyboard-related parameters. It can be selected using [MENU] button ‰ “Performance Edit” ‰ “Split”.

Mute

Allows you to mute the selected part, so that it is no longer audible.

Parameter Setting

Mute Off, On

Solo

Allows you to solo the selected part, which means that all other rhythm parts are switched off.

Parameter Explanation

Solo Off, On

NOTE

This page can also be selected by pressing and holding the [SPLIT] button.

Split Point

The “Split Point” parameter allows you to set the split point.

Parameter Setting

Split Point C#2~B6

NOTE

After pressing the [ENTER/SELECT] button, you can set the split point either by rotating the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial or by simply pressing the corresponding key on the keyboard.

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Menu options

Lower Hold

This parameter allows you to set the Hold function for the LWR part.

Parameter Setting

Lower Hold Off, On

If you set this parameter to “On”, the notes of the LWR part go on sounding until you play other notes in the left keyboard area. (This function is only available while the [SPLIT] button lights.)

If you select “Off”, the LWR part stops sounding as soon as you release all keys in the left area.

Key

This function allows you to transpose the BK-5’s pitch in semi-tone steps. Depending on the mode setting, this transposition applies to all sections or just a specific section. It can be selected using [MENU] button ‰ “Performance Edit” ‰ “Key” or by pressing the [KEY] button. See “Changing the key” on p. 41.

NOTE

Pressing and holding the [KEY] button locks this parameter and keeps it from changing when you select Performance memories.

Key

Allows you to set the desired transposition interval. Each value represents a semi-tone step. Select “0” if no transposition is required.

Parameter Setting

‘Arranger Setting’ parameters

This function group can be selected using [MENU] button ‰ “Performance Edit” ‰ “Arranger Setting”.

The parameters of this function group apply to the Arranger as a whole and allow you to fine-tune its behavior.

Arranger

Select “Off” if you only need the drum part of the selected rhythm and no melodic accompaniment parts (ABass, ACC1~6).

Parameter Setting

Arranger Off, On

Zone

When you press the [SPLIT] button, the selected rhythm pattern is controlled by the chords you play in the left half of the keyboard.

You can also tell the Arranger to scan another part of the keyboard for usable chords. Though “Left” is probably the most popular setting, you could select “Right” to have the Arranger scan the right half of the keyboard.

Switch off the [SPLIT] button if the Arranger should scan the entire keyboard (“Whole”).

The range of the left and right keyboard areas depends on the “Split Point” setting (page 61).

Parameter Setting

Zone Off, Left, Right, Whole

Key –6~+5

Mode

Allows you to specify which sections should be transposed by the “Key” parameter.

Parameter Setting

Mode Song, Keyboard, Song+Keyboard

Song: Only song playback is transposed. Keyboard: Only the notes you play on the keyboard

are transposed. (This also affects the chord information transmitted to the Arranger.)

Song+Keyboard: Both song playback and the keyboard parts are transposed. Rhythm playback is also transposed.

Type

Another important choice is how you want to transmit note information to the Arranger.

Parameter Setting

Type Standard, Pianist1, Pianist2, Intelligent,

Easy

NOTE

If the “Arr Type” parameter (page 66) is set to “On”, this “Type” setting has no effect.

Standard: This is the normal chord recognition mode.

Pianist1: In this mode, the BK-5 only recognizes chords that consist of at least three notes. Playing only two notes will not cause the rhythm’s key to change.

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‘Performance Edit’ parameters

Pianist2: Same as “Pianist1” while the Hold pedal is not pressed. If you press the Hold pedal, the BK-5 even recognizes “chords” when you press only one note. If the hold pedal is still pressed, chord recognition continues up to a maximum of 5 played keys.

Intelligent: Select this option when you want the chord recognition function to supply the missing notes of the chords you play.

Easy: This is another “intelligent” chord fingering system. It works as follows:

Major chords Press the key that corresponds to the

chord’s fundamental.

Minor chords Fundamental + any black key to the

left of the fundamental.

Seventh chords Fundamental + any white key to the

left of the fundamental.

Minor seventh chords

Fundamental + any black key to the left + any white key to the left.

Arranger Hold

This function sustains the notes you play in the chord recognition area (“Zone”). Select “Off” if you want the accompaniment to stop as soon as the keys in that zone are released. This parameter is switched “On” by default.

Parameter Setting

Arranger Hold Off, On

Tempo

Each rhythm has a preset tempo that is recalled when a rhythm is selected. This parameter allows you to specify if and when the BK-5 should ignore the preset tempo and go on using the tempo of the previously selected rhythm.

NOTE

The setting of this parameter is neither saved to the Performance memories, nor to the Global area (see “Save Global” on p. 70). The “Lock” setting can also be activated by pressing and holding the [TAP TEMPO] button.

Fill In Half Bar

When this parameter is “On”, the length of the FillIns, which are played when the [AUTO FILL IN] button lights, is halved.

Parameter Setting

Fill In Half Bar Off, On

Certain pop songs in 4/4 contain bars that only last two beats. The usual place for such a bar is between the first and the second verse. Another favorite position for “halved” bars is at the end of a chorus or the bridge. Your BK-5 allows you to faithfully reproduce these “anomalies” using this function. This does not change rhythm playback right away. Only when a fillin or another VARIATION pattern starts will the “Fillin Half Bar” function be activated and play half the number of beats of the accompaniment pattern you selected.

Fill Ritardando

The FILL RIT function is suitable for ballads. It causes the next Fill-In to slow down (“ritardando”). See “Tempo Change Fill Rit” below for how to set how strongly the tempo should be decreased.

Parameter Setting

Fill Ritardando Off, On

As the name implies, it is only available while the [AUTO FILL-IN] button lights.

Parameter Setting

Tempo Preset, Auto, Lock

Here is what these three options mean:

Setting

Preset The rhythm's preset tempo is loaded.

Auto The BK-5 loads the

Lock The BK-5 doesn’t

Selecting a new rhythm

Playback is stopped Playback is running

preset tempo of the new rhythm

load the preset tempo of the new rhythm. It is played at the current tempo.

The BK-5 doesn’t load the preset tempo of the new rhythm. The new rhythm is played at the current tempo.

(a) Set “Fill Ritardando” to “On”. (b) Start Arranger playback. (c) Press a VARIATION [1]~[4] button.

The BK-5 plays a Fill-In. The tempo slows down while the fill is being played. At the end of the fill, the rhythm returns to the previously set tempo (this is called “a tempo”).

(d) Press and hold the [EXIT] button to return to the

main page.

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Menu options

Tempo Change Accel/Ritard, CPT, Fill Rit

The “Termpo Change Acceler/Ritard” parameter allows you to speed up or slow down the rhythm tempo by the amount you set here. To use these functions, you must assign them to an optional footswitch (see p. 70).

There are three Ritardando functions: one for all rhythm patterns, one for Ending patterns and one for fill-ins (see “Fill Ritardando” above). They all use the “Tempo Change” settings on the following page.

Parameter Setting

Tempo Change Accel/Ritard 5%~92%

Tempo Change CPT 0~3825

Tempo Change Fill Rit 5%~92%

‘Melody Intelligent’ parameters

This function group can be selected using [MENU] button ‰ “Performance Edit” ‰ “Melody Intelligent” or by pressing and holding the [MELODY INTELL] button.

The following parameters are available:

Switch

Select “On” if you want to add a MELODY INTELL part. This part is triggered by the chord recognition of the BK-5’s Arranger and plays automatic harmonies that are added to the melody that you are playing using the UP1 part. You can choose from among 18 harmony types (see below).

Parameter Setting

Switch Off, On

Tempo Change Accel/Ritard: Allows you to set the degree (ratio) by which the tempo changes when the “Acceler” or “Ritard” function is triggered. Example: if the tempo is currently q= 100, the value “20%” means that the tempo drops to q= 80 or rises to q=

120. Tempo Change CPT: Use this parameter to specify

how long a ritardando/accelerando should take. In most cases, 480 CPT (i.e. one measure) is probably the most musical choice.

Tempo Change Fill Rit: This parameter allows you to specify to what extent fill-in playback should be slowed down when the “Fill Ritardando” function is on.

■ Using the Ritardando/Accelerando functions

For general applications (any rhythm division) proceed as follows:

•Assign the “Arr Rit” or “Arr Acc” function to an optional footswitch (see p. 70).

•Press the [START/STOP] button to start rhythm playback.

•Press the assigned footswitch.

NOTE

This “Switch” parameter can also be assigned to an optional footswitch (see p. 69).

Type

Allows you to select one of the 18 harmony types:

Parameter Setting

Type 1:Duet, 2:Organ 3:Combo, 4:Strings,

5:Choir, 6:Block, 7:Big Band, 8:Country, 9:Traditional, 10:Brodway, 11:Gospel, 12:Romance, 13:Latin, 14:Country Guitar, 15:Country Ballad, 16:Waltz Organ, 17:Octave Type1, 18:Octave Type2

2nd Tone

Depending on the selected “Type” setting, a second harmony is added to the “Melody Intelligent” part. If you like, you can select the desired Tone for the second harmony voice using this parameter.

Parameter Setting

2nd The Tone of the selected family.

Intell Threshold

This value represents the lowest velocity value (between “0” and “127”) of the UP1 part that triggers the “Melody Intelligent” part. If you don’t need this switching function, select “0”.

Parameter Setting

Intell Threshold 0~127

Level

Allows you to set the level of the “Melody Intelligent” part to ensure that the harmonies blend in with the rest.

Parameter Setting

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‘Global’ parameters

The settings of the “Global” parameters can be saved to the BK-5’s global memory. If you don’t save them, your changes are lost when you switch off the BK-5.

Level 0~127

Expression Pedal

This parameter allows you to specify whether or not the “Melody Intelligent” part should respond to movements of the optional expression pedal you connected, and change its volume accordingly.

Parameter Setting

Expression Pedal Off, On

Hold Pedal

This parameter allows you to specify whether or not the “Melody Intelligent” part’s notes can be held with the footswitch connected to the PEDAL HOLD socket.

Parameter Setting

Hold Pedal Auto, On, Off

See page 43.

Save As Default

This function allows you to save the current “Performance Edit” settings as default settings. These settings are loaded each time you switch on the BK-5.

See “Save Global” on p. 70 for how to save these settings.

Display Contrast

This parameter can be selected using [MENU] button ‰ “Global” ‰ “Display Contrast”.

It is used to change the contrast of the BK-5’s display in case you find it difficult to read.

Parameter Setting

Display Contrast 1~10

Display Brightness

This parameter can be selected using [MENU] button ‰ “Global” ‰ “Display Brightness”.

It is used to change the brightness of the BK-5’s display in case you find it difficult to read.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “YES”, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to define the current settings as the default state.

The display shows a confirmation message. If you don’t want to define the current settings as

the default state, rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “NO”, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button. The BK-5 then returns to the “Performance Edit” page.

Parameter Setting

Display Brightness 0~10

Tuning

This parameter can be selected using [MENU] button ‰ “Global” ‰ “Tuning”.

This parameter allows you to tune your BK-5 to acoustic instruments that cannot be tuned. The default is 440.0Hz.

Parameter Setting

Tuning 415.3~466.2Hz

Rhythm/SMF TrackMute

See “Using ‘Track Mute’ and ‘Center Cancel’” on p. 42.

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Menu options

Scale Tune Switch

This parameter can be selected using [MENU] button ‰ “Global” ‰ “Scale Tune Switch”.

Parameter Value Explanation

Upper Off, On Select “On” if the “Scale

Tune” settings (see below) should apply to the Upper1, Upper2 and Melody Intell parts.

Lower Off, On Select “On” if the “Scale

Tune” settings (see below) should apply to the Lower part.

Rhythm Off, On Select “On” if the “Scale

Tune” settings (see below) should apply to the rhythm parts.

Scale Tune

This parameter can be selected using [MENU] button ‰ “Global” ‰ “Scale Tune”.

One Touch Hold

This parameter can be selected using [MENU] button ‰ “Global” ‰ “One Touch Hold”.

The parameters on this page allow you to filter certain “One Touch” settings. Select “On” for the settings you do not want to load along with the remaining One Touch settings when you press a ONE TOUCH button.

Parameter Setting

Tempo Off, On

Tone Part Off, On

Intro/Ending Off, On

Variation Off, On

Expression Pedal Off, On

Performance Hold

This page can be selected using [MENU] button ‰ “Global” ‰ “Performance Hold”.

This parameter allows you to change the tuning of all notes of one octave, which may come in handy to create oriental tunings.

Parameter Value Explanation

C~B (each note can be set individually)

-64~0~+63 Changes the pitch of the notes C~B in steps of 1 cent. The value that you specify is applied to all notes of the same name. If you change the tuning of the “C”, that value is added to, or subtracted from, all Cs (C1, C2, C3, etc.). (“–50” means that the note in question is tuned a quarter tone down.)

The parameters on this page allow you to filter certain Performance settings. Select “On” for the settings you do not want to load along with the remaining settings when you select a Performance memory.

Parameter Setting

Rhythm* Off, On

Tempo* Off, On

Expression Pedal Off, On

Tone* Off, On

Tone Part Off, On

Split Off, On

Lower Octave Off, On

Arr Type Off, On

Key* Off, On

Bass Inversion Off, On

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‘Global’ parameters

[*] These parameters can also be switched by pressing and holding the assigned buttons on the front panel. (See the “Hold to LOCK” legends.)

Metronome

These parameters can be selected using [MENU] button‰ “Global” ‰ “Metronome”.

The BK-5 is equipped with a metronome that can be used in various situations.

NOTE

While rhythm or SMF song playback is stopped, the [TAP TEMPO] button flashes in red to indicate the selected tempo.

(a) Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the

“Metronome” field.

(b) Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to highlight the

setting.

The metronome starts counting.

NOTE

The metronome is not available while an audio song file (mp3 or WAV) is selected.

The metronome parameters you can set are:

Parameter Setting Explanation

Metronome* Off, On Select “On” to activate

the metronome.

Volume 0~127 Sets the metronome’s

level.

Time Signature 1~32/16, 8,

4, 2

Mode Always, Play,

Rec

Specifies the metronome’s time signature.

Always: The metronome even counts when playback is stopped. Play: The metronome only sounds while the rhythm or song is playing. Rec: The metronome only sounds during rhythm recording (using the “Rhythm Composer”).

Parameter Setting Explanation

Count In Off, 1bar, 2bar This parameter allows

you to switch the Count-In function on (“1bar” or “2bar”) or off. When on, the metronome will count in the specified number of measures (bars) before the rhythm or SMF song starts playing. (This setting is not available for audio songs.)

[*] This setting is not memorized when you use “Save Global”.

Video Settings

These parameters can be selected using [MENU] button‰ “Global” ‰ “Video Settings”.

The following table shows the Video Setting parameters.

Parameter Setting Explanation

Video Mode PAL, NTSC Select the setting that

corresponds to the format used by the connected screen.

Aspect Ratio Full, Center Specify the appropri-

ate aspect ratio for the screen you are using.

NOTE

If you work with a TV set, do not forget to select the correct channel (“AV” or something to that effect, see the manual that came with your set).

Lyrics Settings

This page can be selected using [MENU] button ‰ “Global” ‰ “Lyrics Settings”.

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Menu options

The following table shows the “Lyrics Settings” parameters.

Parameter Setting Explanation

Background Mode

Background Color

Highlight Color 1~8 Choose the highlight

Row Displaying 2, 4 Allows you to specify

Chord View Off, On Select “On” if the BK-5

Color, Logo, User

1~8 Choose the back-

Color: The background is empty but uses the selected color (see below). Logo: The BK-5’s logo is shown as background. User: The BK-5 uses the selected .JPG picture as background. See xx.

ground color.

color.

the number of lines to be used for displaying lyrics.

should display chord symbols along with the lyrics.

Parameter Setting Explanation

Perform Next Song

UP1 EQ/MFX Link

Rec Audio Level –24, –18, –12,

Off, On At the end of the cur-

rent song, the next song in the Performance List starts automatically. If the Performance List step refers to a rhythm, the rhythm in question is loaded, but you will need to start manually by pressing the [START/ STOP] button.

Off, On If you select “on”, the

BK-5 selects suitable MFX and equalizer settings for each Tone you assign to the Upper1 part.

Allows you to set the

–6, +0 dB

recording level for your own performances (see p. 52). The setting of the [VOLUME] knob does not affect the recording level. (Default setting: +0dB)

Utility

The “Utility” parameters are found on the display page that can be selected using [MENU] button‰ “Global” ‰ “Utility”.

The following table shows the utility parameters.

Parameter Setting Explanation

SMF Quick Start Off, 2nd Bar,

1st Note

Off: Playback starts at the very beginning of the song file (which may contain a few silent bars). 2nd Bar: Causes playback to start from measure 2 of the selected Standard MIDI File. 1st Note: This is basically the same as the above, except that playback starts on the first note of the selected song.

Rec Audio Sync Off, On Off: Choose this set-

ting when you want to start recording before starting rhythm or song playback. On: Choose this setting when you want to be able to start recording simultaneously with rhythm/song playback. When you choose this setting, pressing the [AUDIO REC] button will stop both playback and the recorder.

Audio In Level 0~127 Allows you to set the

input level of the signals received via the INPUT (STEREO) socket. See also page 19.

Audio In Center Canc

Off, On Select “On” if the “Cen-

ter Cancel” function (see p. 42) should also affect the signals received via the AUDIO INPUT sockets.

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‘Global’ parameters

Parameter Setting Explanation

USB Driver Generic,

Original

Recall MIDI Set Off, Key/

Rhythm, PK Series, Song, User1, User2, User3, User4, User5, User6, User7, User8

Auto Off* Off,

10 (5) 30 (15) 240 (30)

Visual Ctrl Mode

Version Info n.nn Shows the version

[*] When the BK-5 has been switched off by this function, you need to press the [POWER] button, wait a few seconds, then press the button again to switch the BK-5 back on. (Do not switch it on too quickly.)

MVC, V-LINK This parameter allows

Generic: Choose this if you want to use the standard USB driver that was included with your computer. Normally, you should use this mode. Original: Choose this if you want to use a USB driver downloaded from the Roland website (www.roland.com).

This parameter selects the MIDI Set whose settings are loaded when the BK-5 is switched on. Select “Off” if no MIDI Set should be recalled when the BK-5 is switched on.

This parameter allows you to cause the BK-5 to switch itself off after the selected number of minutes if you are not using it. The default setting is “30”. Select “Off” if you prefer not to use this function. The values in parentheses indicate when the pop-up countdown appears.

you to select the visual control mode. The option to select depends on the messages supported by the external device: MIDI Visual Control (MVC) or V-LINK.

number of the BK-5’s operating system.

Pedal Switch

The “Pedal Switch” setting is found on the display page that can be selected using [MENU] button‰ “Global” ‰ “Pedal Switch”.

If you do not change the factory setting, the footswitch is assigned to the “Start/Stop” function.

The following table shows the functions you can assign to the footswitch.

Function Explanation

Start/Stop Starts and stops rhythm or song

playback. Same function as the [START/STOP] button.

Intro Ending Variation1 Variation2 Variation3 Variation4 Bass Inversion

Arranger Hold Allows you to switch the Arranger

Arranger Chord Off

Half Bar On Fill In Allows you to switch the “Fill In Half

Break Mute When you press the footswitch,

Reset/Start This function allows you to have the

Same functions as the [INTRO], [ENDING], [VARIATION1], [VARIATION2], [VARIATION3], [VARIATION4], [BASS INV] buttons. See “Using rhythms” on p. 27.

Hold function on and off. See page 63.

Allows you to switch the Arranger’s chord recognition off, in which case only the drum/percussion part is played.

Bar” function on and off. See page 63.

rhythm playback is muted for the remainder of the current measure.

BK-5 start on the first beat of the currently selected rhythm pattern when you press the assigned footswitch. Use it when you are accompanying a singer or soloist whose timing is a little shaky and suddenly notice that the playback lags one or two beats behind the singer/soloist.

Split You can alternate between “Intelli-

gent” and “Pianist2” modes. When the former is selected, the chord recognition area (see “Zone” on p. 62) is automatically set to “Left”. When you switch to “Pianist1”, the chord recognition area is automatically set to “Whole”.

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Menu options

Function Explanation

Scale Upper Allows you to assign the selected

Scale Tune (see p. 66) setting to the two Upper parts.

Scale Lower Allows you to assign the selected

Scale Tune (see p. 66) setting to the two Upper parts.

Up2 Allows you to switch the Upper2

part on and off.

Perf. Next Perf. Prev

Portamento Pressing the footswitch activates the

Hold Soft Sostenuto

Lower Hold The footswitch is assigned to the

Track Mute Same function as the [TRACK MUTE]

AudioXfade The footswitch can be used to acti-

Allows you to select the next or previous Performance.

“Portamento Time” setting. When the footswitch is released, the “Portamento Time” setting is not used. To hear this effect, you need to set a “Portamento Time” value (see p. 59).

The assigned footswitch can be used as a Soft, Sostenuto or Sustain (Hold pedal).

“Lower Hold” function (see p. 62).

button.

vate a crossfade between two files. To make this work, select a different song while the current song is being played back and press the footswitch. The BK-5 creates a brief blend between the current and the next song. (This function is only available between two audio songs.)

•“Rename” function (see p. 47).

Parameter Setting

Language Latin, Cyrillic, East Europe

Save Global

This function allows you to save all “Global” parameter settings to ensure that they are loaded automatically each time you switch the BK-5 on.

You can select this function using [MENU] button ‰ “Global” ‰ “Save Global”.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “YES”, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to define the current settings as the default state.

The display shows a confirmation message. If you don’t want to define the current “Global” set-

tings as the default state, rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “NO”, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button. The BK-5 then returns to the “Performance Edit” page.

NOTE

The metronome status (On/Off, see page 67) is not saved to the Global area.

Fade Out This function gradually decreases

the volume until it reaches zero. At that time, song or rhythm playback stops automatically.

Melody Intelligent Allows you to control the “Switch”

parameter of the “Melody Intelligent” function (see p. 64).

MFX On/Off Allows you to switch the MFX for the

keyboard parts on and off.

Arranger Rit Allows you to activate the Arranger’s

“Tempo Change Ritard” function (page 64).

Arranger Acc Allows you to activate the Arranger’s

“Tempo Change Accel” function (page 64).

Language

This parameter allows you to choose the character set to be used for the following:

•Lyrics display (for files that contain lyrics)

•“Search” functions (see p. 37)

One Touch Edit

See “Using the ‘One Touch’ function” on p. 31.

Mastering Tools

The BK-5 contains an effects 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”.

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If none of the preset memories contains the

Mastering Tools

settings you need, press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to select and set the following parameters:

Parameter Setting Explanation

Level 0~127 Use this parameter to set

the compressor’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.

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 fluctuations in volume.

To edit the Compressor parameters, use [MENU] button ‰ “Mastering Tools” ‰ “Compressor”.

Select a keyboard part, an SMF song or a rhythm and start playback.

Set the “Switch” parameter to “On” to activate the compressor.

The compressor is now active. (Select “Off” to switch the compressor back off.)

Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the “Preset” parameter, then press the [ENTER/ SELECT] button.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select one of the available presets.

The available presets are:

1. Hard Comp

2. Soft Comp

3. Low Boost

4. Mid Boost

5. High Boost

6. Standard

7. User

Gain –12~0~

12dB

High/Mid/Low: Because “Attack”, “Release”, “Threshold”, “Ratio” and “Level” are the same for each band, we will only discuss them once. As you see, each of the three frequency ranges has its own set of parameters that allow you to specify their behavior.

Attack 0~100ms Use this parameter to spec-

Release 50~

5000ms

Use this parameter to correct the level at the compressor’s outputs. If the settings of the remaining parameters lead to a significantly lower level, select a positive value. If your settings lead to a significantly higher level, select a negative value. “0” means that the level is neither boosted nor attenuated.

ify 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.

This parameter allows you to specify how fast the compressor of the corresponding band should stop working when the signal level drops below the “Threshold” value.

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Menu options

Parameter Setting Explanation

Threshold –36~0dB This parameter allows you to

set the level the frequency band (“High”, “Mid” or “Low”) must reach to trigger its compressor. The lower the value, the more noticeable the compression will be.

Ratio 1:1.0~

1:INF

Level –24~

+24dB

Use this parameter to specify how strongly the level should be reduced when the band’s level exceeds the “Threshold” level. “1:2.0”, for example, means that level values above the “Threshold” level are halved. “1:INF” is useful if you set “Threshold” to “0dB” or thereabout. This produces a limiter effect, which means that no signal level will ever exceed the “Threshold” value. This may help you protect the speakers of the PA system etc.

This parameter allows you to establish the desired mix among the three compressor bands. Choose a negative value to decrease the level, or a positive one to increase it. Choose “0” for a band whose level is OK as is.

The display shows a confirmation message. If you don’t want to define the current settings as

the default state, rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “NO”, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button. The BK-5 then returns to the “Compressor” page.

NOTE

There is only one “User” memory for your own settings. By saving new settings, you therefore overwrite the previous ones.

NOTE

When you switch on the BK-5, it automatically loads the “User” settings.

Equalizer

To edit the Equalizer parameters, use [MENU] button ‰ “Mastering Tools” ‰ “Equalizer”.

The equalizer has the same function as the TREBLE, MID and BASS knobs on a mixer: it allows you to color the sound, or to apply tonal corrections.

Split High 2000~

12000Hz

Split Low 80~800Hz

Write User

This function allows you to save the settings you made on the “Compressor” page.

Press the [WRITE] button.

These two parameters specify the frequency where two bands are separated. The compressor has three bands, and so there are two crossover frequencies you can set: “High” between the “Mid” and “High” ranges; and “Low” between the “Mid” and “Low” ranges.

Select a keyboard part, an SMF song or a rhythm and start playback.

Set the “Switch” parameter to “On” to activate the equalizer.

The equalizer is now active and will affect the keyboard parts and SMF song or rhythm playback. (Select “Off” to switch the equalizer back off.)

Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the “Preset” parameter, then press the [ENTER/ SELECT] button.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select one of the available presets.

The available presets are:

1. Flat

2. Rock

3. Pop

4. Jazz

5. Classic

6. Standard

7. User

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “YES”, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to save the current settings.

If none of the preset memories contains the settings you need, you can change the following parameters by first pressing the [ENTER/SELECT] button and then using the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial.

Parameter Setting range Explanation

Level 0~127 Use this parameter to set

the equalizer’s input level. This may be necessary when the level of the input signals is so high that the sound distorts.

NOTE

Do not set this parameter to “0” if the equalizer is switched on, because doing so means that the keyboard parts, SMF song/ rhythm is/are no longer audible.

Gain –9~0~9dB Use this parameter to

correct the level at the equalizer’s outputs. If the settings of the remaining parameters lead to a significantly lower level, select a positive value. If your settings lead to a significantly higher level, select a negative value. “0” means that the level is neither boosted nor attenuated.

High Frequency

High Gain –15~15dB Use this parameter to set

Mid Frequency

2000~ 12000Hz

200~8000Hz Allows you to set the

Allows you to set the cutoff frequency of the high band (this is a shelving filter).

the level of the selected “High” frequency. Positive values boost (increase the volume of) that frequency band, negative values cut (attenuate) it.

cutoff frequency of the middle band (this is a peaking filter).

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Parameter Setting range Explanation

Mid Q 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8 Use this parameter to

specify the width of the “Mid Frequency” band that you want to boost or cut. Smaller values mean that neighboring frequencies above/below that value are also affected.

Mid Gain –15~15dB Use this parameter to set

the level of the selected “Mid” frequency.

Low Frequency

Low Gain –15~15dB Use this parameter to set

50, 80, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 400Hz

Allows you to set the cutoff frequency of the low band (this is a shelving filter).

the level of the selected “Low” frequency.

Mastering Tools

Write User

This function allows you to save the settings you made on the “Equalizer” page.

Press the [WRITE] button.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “YES”, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to save the current settings.

The display shows a confirmation message. If you don’t want to define the current settings as

the default state, rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “NO”, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button. The BK-5 then returns to the “Equalizer” page.

NOTE

There is only one “User” memory for your own settings. By saving new settings, you therefore overwrite the previous ones.

NOTE

When you switch on the BK-5, it automatically loads the “User” settings.

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Makeup Tools (rhythms and SMF)

These functions allow you to actually edit the selected rhythm or SMF song (Standard MIDI File) without paying too much attention to the underlying parameters.

NOTE

The “Rhythm Makeup Tools” and “SMF Makeup Tools” functions cannot be used to edit Standard MIDI Files that use the XG format.

Using the Makeup Tools

Select the rhythm or SMF song you wish to modify on the connected USB memory (see p. 34).

You can also select an internal rhythm.

Press the [START/STOP] button to start playback of the song or rhythm.

This allows you to listen to the song or rhythm before you start editing it. Press the [START/STOP] button again to halt playback.

NOTE

If you selected a rhythm or SMF song on the connected USB memory, press and hold the [EXIT] button to return to the main page.

Press the [MENU] button.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “Makeup Tools”, then press the [ENTER/ SELECT] button.

If you selected a rhythm in step (1), the display changes to:

This menu allows you to select the following entries:

Menu Option Explanation

Common Select this entry to change common

parameters that affect the rhythm or song as a whole, like the reverb or chorus effect, the tempo, etc.

Instrument Select this entry to change the instru-

ments used in the rhythm or song and their parameters. See page 75.

Freeze Data Select this entry to “burn” your new set-

tings into the file. Doing so will allow you to use your new version with any sequencer (software) or compatible Roland arranger instrument. See page 79.

Save Select this entry to save your song or

rhythm with the “Makeup Tools” settings you have made. See page 80.

Common

To edit the Common parameters, use [MENU] button ‰ “Makeup Tools” ‰ “Common”.

The “Common” parameters on this page apply to the entire song or rhythm.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the desired “Common” parameter, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

If you selected an SMF song in step (1), the display changes to:

The following parameters are available: Reverb Type: This parameter allows you to specify

what kind of reverb effect you need. The available reverb types are:

Setting Meaning

Original This setting means that the song uses its own

(programmed) reverb settings.

Room1, Room2, Room3

These types simulate the reverb characteristics of a room. The higher the number (1, 2 or

3), the bigger the “room” becomes.

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Setting Meaning

Hall1, Hall2

Plate This algorithm simulates the acoustics of a

Delay A delay effect (no reverb). Works a lot like an

Pan Delay This is a stereo version of the above delay

These types simulate the reverb of a small (1) or large (2) concert hall and thus sound much “bigger” than the Room types above.

concert hall.

echo effect and thus repeats the sounds.

effect. It creates repetitions that alternate between the left and right channels.

Chorus Type: Chorus broadens the spatial image of the sound and creates a stereo impression. You can choose from 8 types of chorus.

Setting Meaning

Original The song uses its own (programmed)

chorus settings.

Chorus 1~4

These are conventional chorus effects that add spaciousness and depth to the sound.

See “Saving your new rhythm or song (SMF) version” on p. 80.

NOTE

The changes you make using the procedure described above can be “burned” into the rhythm/song file using the “Freeze Data” command (see p. 79). Doing so will allow you to hear those changes on any sequencer (software) you use. Changes you don’t “freeze” are nevertheless stored when you save the edited rhythm/song file—but only the BK-5 can read them.

Instrument

To edit the Instrument parameters, use [MENU] button ‰ “Makeup Tools” ‰ “Instrument”.

Fbk Chorus This is a chorus with a flanger-like effect

and a soft sound.

Flanger This is an effect that sounds somewhat

like a jet airplane taking off and landing.

ShortDly This is a full-fledged delay effect that

can be used instead of a chorus or flanger. As you will see, there are a lot of parameters you can program.

ShortDlyFb This is a short delay with many repeats.

Reverb Level & Chorus Level: These parameters allow you to modify the output level of the Reverb (or Chorus) processor.

Rhythm Volume/Song Volume: This parameter allows you to set the overall volume of the selected rhythm or song if you think it is too loud/soft.

Rhythm Tempo/Song Tempo: Allows you to change the rhythm’s or song’s tempo (q= 20~250).

Key: This parameter allows you to transpose all song parts (except the drums) up to 12 semitones (1 octave) up or down. This value is written to the song data and used every time you play back this song.

The display now shows all instruments used by the selected rhythm or SMF song.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] to select the instrument you want to change, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

The display changes to:

NOTE

This parameter is not available for rhythms.

Undo Changes: Select this entry to cancel all “Rhythm/SMF Makeup Tools” settings you have made and to revert to the previously saved version.

If you are satisfied with your changes and wish to preserve them, save your rhythm/ song to the USB memory.

The [MENU] button’s indicator flashes.

Press the [MENU] button to jump to the location where the instrument is used.

Playback starts automatically from that point.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the parameter you wish to edit, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

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NOTE

If you select a Drum Set in step (1) above, the parameter list looks slightly different than for instruments that do not use a Drum Set. “Drum Sets” are special “Tones” that assign different sounds to most keys/note numbers, allowing you (and the BK-5) to play realistic drum and percussion parts.

In the following, “(T)” refers to parameters that are only available for regular instruments (also called “Tones”), while “(D)” refers to parameters that are only available for Drum Sets.

The following parameters are available:

Tone (T), Drum (D)

Allows you to select a different Tone within the active Tone family. See page 119 for a list of available Tones and Drum Sets.

While selecting a Tone, you can press a TONE button to select a different family.

Parameter Explanation

Tone (T) Drum (D)

The number of Tones depends on the selected family.

Mute (T)/Drum Mute (D)

Switches the selected instrument off. The corresponding part is no longer played back. (This setting only applies to the selected instrument and thus not necessarily to the entire track.)

NOTE

In the case of the drums, you can mute two instrument groups (“Drum Mute” and “Perc Mute”, see below) separately.

Parameter Setting

Mute (T) Drum Mute (D)

Off, On

Reverb

Use this parameter to set the reverb send level. Negative values decrease the current reverb send level, positive values increase it. (This is a relative setting that is added to, or subtracted from, the original setting.)

Parameter Setting

Reverb -127~0~+127

Chorus

Use this parameter to set the chorus send level. Negative values decrease the current chorus send level, positive values increase it. (This is a relative setting that is added to, or subtracted from, the original setting.)

Parameter Setting

Chorus -127~0~+127

Panpot

Use this parameter to change the stereo placement of the selected instrument. “0” means “no change”, negative (–) values shift the instrument towards the left and positive (+) values shift it towards the right.

Parameter Setting

Panpot -127~0~+127

NOTE

In the case of Drum Sets, this setting applies to all drum/ percussion instruments. There is also a parameter that can be set for specific drum instruments. See page 79.

Octave (T)

Use this parameter to transpose the selected instrument up or down by up to 4 octaves.

Parameter Setting

Solo

Switches off all instruments except the selected instrument.

Parameter Setting

Solo Off, On

Perc Mute (D)

Suppresses (or adds) the percussion sounds used by the drum part.

Parameter Value

Perc Mute Off, On

Volume

Adjusts the volume of the selected instrument. Negative values decrease the current volume, positive values increase it. (This is a relative setting that is added to, or subtracted from, the original setting.)

Parameter Setting

Volume -127~0~+127

Octave -4~0~+4

Velocity

This parameter allows you to modify the velocity range of the instrument in question. “0” means that the recorded velocity values are left untouched, negative values reduce all velocity values by the same amount (leaving differences between notes intact), while positive settings increase all velocity values.

Parameter Setting

Velocity -127~+127

Cut Off

This filter parameter allows you to make the selected sound darker or brighter. Positive settings mean that more overtones are allowed to pass, so that the sound becomes brighter. The further this value is set

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in the negative direction, the fewer overtones will be allowed to pass and the sound will become softer (darker).

Setting

Parameter Setting

Cut Off -127~+127

NOTE

For some sounds, positive (+) “Cut Off” settings will cause no noticeable change because the preprogrammed “Cut Off” parameter is already set to its maximum value.

Characteristics of a low-pass ﬁlter

Frequency

Cutoff frequency

Resonance

This is a parameter one invariably associates with a synthesizer. When the “Resonance” value is increased, the overtones in the area of the cutoff frequency will be emphasized, creating a sound with a strong character.

Parameter Setting

Resonance -127~+127

NOTE

For some sounds, negative (–) “Resonance” settings may produce no noticeable change because the resonance is already set to the minimum value.

Release (T)

This parameter adjusts the time over which the sound will decay after the note is released until it is no longer heard. The cutoff frequency will also fall according to this setting.

Parameter Setting

Release -127~+127

NOTE

Some sounds already contain natural (sampled) vibrato whose depth or speed cannot be changed.

Use the following three parameters if you think the instrument in question has too much (or could use a little more) vibrato.

Vibrato Rate (T)

This parameter adjusts the speed of the pitch modulation. Positive (+) settings make the preset pitch modulation faster, and negative (–) settings make it slower.

Parameter Setting

Vibrato Rate -127~+127

Vibrato Depth (T)

This parameter adjusts the intensity of the pitch modulation. Positive (+) settings mean that the “wobble” becomes more prominent, while negative (–) settings make it shallower.

Parameter Setting

Vibrato Depth -127~+127

The following parameters allow you to set the sound’s “envelope”. The envelope parameters affect both the volume (TVA) and the filter (TVF). The cutoff frequency will rise as the envelope rises and fall as the envelope falls.

Attack (T)

This parameter adjusts the onset of the sound. Negative values speed up the attack, so that the sound becomes more aggressive.

Parameter Setting

Attack -127~+127

Decay (T)

This parameter adjusts the time over which the sound’s volume and cutoff frequency fall from the highest point of the attack down to the sustain level.

Parameter Setting

Decay -127~+127

NOTE

Vibrato Delay (T)

This parameter adjusts the time required for the vibrato effect to begin. Positive (+) settings increase the time before vibrato will begin and negative settings (–) shorten the time.

Parameter Setting

Vibrato Delay -127~+127

Mfx

The BK-5 contains 2 multi-effects processors (“Mfx”), one reverb processor and one chorus processor that can be used to process rhythms or Standard MIDI Files.

Select “Off” for instruments that don’t need to be processed by any Mfx.

Parameter Setting

Mfx Off, A, B

NOTE

If you select “A” or “B”, additional parameters can be edited (see below).

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Mfx Type

Allows you to select the desired Mfx type, i.e. the kind of effect you need. Each Mfx (“A” and “B”) can be assigned to as many instruments as you like. Be aware, however, that selecting a different type will affect all instruments that use this Mfx processor. See page 60 for a list of the available Mfx types.

NOTE

Each Mfx can be assigned to as many instruments as you like. Be aware, however, that selecting a different type will affect all instruments that use this Mfx processor.

NOTE

While the “Mfx” parameter is set to “Off”, you cannot select a different type. In that case, the display will show the message “---”.

Mfx Edit

If you also want to edit the parameters of the selected effect type, press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to jump to the “Mfx Edit” page. You can then edit the available parameters.

Equalizer

Activate this setting if you want to change the timbre of the selected instrument.

Parameter Setting

Equalizer Off, On

Parameter Setting Explanation

Mid Q 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8 Use this parameter to

specify the width of the “Mid Freq” band that you want to boost or cut. Smaller values mean that neighboring frequencies above/ below that value are also affected.

Mid Gain –15~1+5 dB Use this parameter to

set the level of the selected “Mid Freq”. Positive values boost (increase the volume of) that frequency, negative values cut (attenuate) it.

Low Freq 90 Hz, 150 Hz,

180 Hz, 300 Hz, 360 Hz, 600 Hz

Low Gain –15~+15 dB Use this parameter to

Allows you to set the cutoff frequency of the low band (this is a shelving filter).

set the level of the selected “Low” frequency.

Edit EQ

To edit the equalizer parameters, press the [ENTER/ SELECT] button to jump to the “Edit EQ” page. You can then edit the available parameters:

Parameter Setting Explanation

Equalizer Off, On Activate this setting if

you want to change the timbre of the selected instrument. This parameter duplicates the “Equalizer” above and was added for your convenience.

High Freq 1500 Hz, 2000

Hz, 3000 Hz, 4000 Hz, 6000 Hz, 8000 Hz, 12000 Hz

High Gain –15~+15 dB Use this parameter to

Mid Freq 200~8000 Hz Allows you to set the

Allows you to set the cutoff frequency of the high band (this is a shelving filter).

set the level of the selected “High” frequency. Positive values boost (increase the volume of) that frequency, negative values cut (attenuate) it.

cutoff frequency of the middle band (this is a peaking filter).

Drum Instrument (D)

If you want to edit the settings for specific instruments of the selected Drum Set, press the [ENTER/ SELECT] button to jump to the “Drum Instrument” page.

All instruments of the Drum Set being used are displayed. Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the instrument you want to change, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

You can then use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and the [ENTER/SELECT] button to edit the available parameters.

Parameter Setting Explanation

Instr. All Drum Set

Instruments

Parameters for the selected instrument

Mute Off, On Suppress (or add) the

Select the drum instrument you want to edit.

selected instrument.

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Parameter Setting Explanation

Solo Off, On Switch off all instru-

ments except the selected instrument.

Volume -127~+127 Use this parameter to

set the volume of the selected drum instrument.

Reverb -127~+127 Use this parameter to

set the reverb send level of the selected drum instrument. The effect itself can be changed on the “Common” page.

Chorus -127~+127 Use this parameter to

set the chorus send level of the selected drum instrument. The effect itself can be changed on the “Common” page.

Panpot -127~+127 Use this parameter to

set the stereo placement of the selected drum instrument. “0” means “no change”, negative values shift the instrument towards the left and positive values shift it towards the right.

Velocity -127~+127 This parameter allows

you to modify the velocity range of the drum instrument in question. “0” means that the recorded values are left untouched, a negative setting reduces all velocity values by the same amount (leaving variations intact). A positive setting shifts all velocity values in a positive direction.

Pitch -127~+127 Use this parameter to

tune the selected drum instrument higher or lower. “0” means that the pitch is left unchanged.

Parameter Setting Explanation

Instr. Equalizer Global, Instr,

Off

Edit EQ (Press the

[ENTER/ SELECT] button)

Undo Changes (Press the

[ENTER/ SELECT] button)

If you are satisfied with your changes and

Global: The drum

instrument uses the equalizer settings of the Drum Set it belongs to. Instr: The drum instrument uses its own equalizer settings (see below). Off: The drum instrument is not equalized.

Provides access to the EQ parameters of the currently selected drum instrument (if “Instr. Equalizer” is set to “Int”). See “Edit EQ” on p. 78 for a description of the available parameters.

This function allows you to cancel the “Drum Instrument (D)” settings of the currently selected instrument and to revert to the previously saved version.

wish to preserve them, save your rhythm/ song to the USB memory.

See “Saving your new rhythm or song (SMF) version” on p. 80.

NOTE

Freeze Data

To commit your settings, use [MENU] button ‰ “Makeup Tools” ‰ “Freeze Data”.

Before saving your “made-up” song to a USB memory, you can (but you don’t have to) “commit” your changes, thereby turning them into “regular” rhythm or song data.

This may come in handy if you also want to play back your new rhythm/song version on another arranger instrument, sequencer or your computer. This operation is unnecessary for files you only want to use with the BK-5 or one of the models mentioned above.

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Saving your new rhythm or song (SMF) version

If you are happy with your changes and wish to preserve them, select the “Save” parameter and press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

NOTE

Even rhythms or songs for which you did not perform the “Freeze Data” command need to be saved using this procedure if you want to keep the changes.

Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and the [ENTER/SELECT] button to select a different location if you do not want to overwrite the original version.

Press the [WRITE] button (it flashes).

If the USB memory already contains a rhythm or song file of that name, you will be asked whether you want to overwrite it:

In this case, select “YES” using the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and press [ENTER/SELECT] to replace the old file with the new one (the old file will be lost).

Otherwise, select “NO” and press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to return to the “Save” page and enter a different name.

The BK-5 automatically adopts the name of the selected rhythm or song. If you want to save the new version under that name (and overwrite the previous version), skip to step (7) below.

Use the TONE buttons to select a different character.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the next character position you want to change.

Repeat steps (4) and (5) to complete the name.

Press the [WRITE] button to confirm your desire to save the rhythm or song.

Rhythm Composer (programming your own rhythms)

The BK-5 allows you to program your own rhythms. Before explaining the details, there are a few concepts you need to familiarize yourself with.

What are rhythms?

■ Patterns (Divisions)

Rhythms are short sequences, or patterns (of four or eight measures) you can select in real-time. Patternbased accompaniments usually consist of the following elements:

•The basic groove, i.e. the rhythm that is the backbone

of the song.

• Several alternatives for the basic groove that keep the accompaniment interesting and suggest some kind of “evolution” or “variation”.

• Fill-Ins to announce the beginning of new parts.

• An introduction and a closing section (ending). Programming four to eight patterns for a threeminute song is usually enough. Just use them in the right order to make them suitable for your song.

The BK-5 allows you to program 54 different patterns per rhythm, some of which can be selected via dedicated buttons (VARIATION [1]~[4], etc.). Some Patterns are selected on the basis of the chords you play in the chord recognition area of the keyboard (major, minor, seventh).

■ Tracks

Unlike a drum machine, a BK-5 rhythm not only contains the rhythm part (drums & percussion) but also a melodic accompaniment, such as piano, guitar, bass and strings lines. That is why the rhythms work with tracks – eight to be precise.

NOTE

If necessary, you can even record a second drum track.

The reason why the AccDrums part is assigned to the first track and the ABass part to the second is that most programmers and recording artists start by laying down the rhythm section of a song.

There are exceptions to this rule, however, so feel free to start with any other part if that is easier for the rhythm you are programming.

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■ Looped vs. one-shot patterns

The BK-5 uses two kinds of patterns: looped divisions and one-shot divisions.

Looped divisions: Looped divisions are accompaniments that are repeated until you select another division or press [START/STOP] to stop Arranger playback. The BK-5 provides four programmable looped divisions (VARIATION [1]~[4]).

Looped divisions do not select other divisions when they are finished (because they never end): they keep playing until you select another division by hand (or by foot).

One-shot divisions: One-shot patterns (or “Divisions”) are only played once and then select a looped division or stop the Arranger. The BK-5 uses the following one-shot divisions: INTRO [1]~[4], FILL UP [1]~ [3], FILL DOWN [1]~[3] and ENDING [1]~[4].

The division type also determines how the respective tracks are played back. Any track of a looped pattern that is shorter than another track is repeated until the longest track is finished. Then, a new cycle begins.

Here’s how you can take advantage of that: if the drums play the same notes during four measures, while the rhythm guitar or piano needs four measures to complete a cycle, recording only one drum measure is enough, because it is automatically repeated until the longest track is finished.

■ Several drum tracks are possible

The Rhythm Composer allows you to assign a Drum Set to any “Accomp” track, thereby turning it into an additional drum track.

Clearing the RAM memory (Initialize Rhythm)

The first thing we need to do is clear the BK-5’s rhythm RAM memory, because it is not empty when you select the Rhythm Composer.

Press the [MENU] button, select “Rhythm Composer”, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

The display changes to:

NOTE

Though there are six (melodic) ACC tracks, most rhythms only contain two or three melodic accompaniment lines. In most cases, less means more, i.e. do not program six melodic accompaniments just because the BK-5 provides that facility. If you listen very carefully to a CD, you will discover that it is not the number of instruments you use that makes a song sound “big” but rather the right notes at the right time.

Press the [MENU] button (its indicator flashes).

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The display changes to:

“Initialize Rhythm” is already selected, so press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

The display changes to:

The settings shown on this display page are suggested as defaults for every new rhythm you program. Feel free to change them depending on the kind of accompaniment you want to prepare:

Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and [ENTER/ SELECT] button to edit the available parameters.

Parameter Setting Explanation

Expression 0~127 Temporary volume

changes (CC11).

Reverb 0~127 Reverb Send (CC91),

i.e. how strongly the selected track should be processed by the reverb effect.

Chorus 0~127 Chorus Send (CC93),

i.e. how strongly the selected track should be processed by the chorus effect.

Panpot 0~127 The track’s stereo

placement (00[L]~64~ 127[R]).

Press the [WRITE] button (its indicator flashes) to confirm your settings.

The display changes to:

Rec Track ADrum, ABass,

Acc1, Acc2, Acc3, Acc4, Acc5, Acc6

Inst (Tone assigned

to the track)

Tempo 20~250 You can already set the

Time Signature 1/16, 1/4~4/4…This value needs to be

This parameter allows you to select the track whose settings you want to change.

This is where you select a sound (or Drum Set) for the track marked for recording (“Rec Track”).

tempo here or leave that for later.

set when you initialize the Rhythm RAM memory (i.e. now). All

Divisions and Modes use this time signature. You could, how-

ever, edit the patterns at a later stage (see “Time Signature” on p. 98) and specify that VARIATION [1] should use “4/4”, MAIN [2] “6/ 8”, etc.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “YES” and press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

The display returns to the “Rhythm Composer” page, which only contains the sound assignments you have just made.

Select “NO” if you don’t want to initialize the rhythm memory area.

Getting ready for the first track

On the “Rhythm Composer” page, use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and [ENTER/SELECT] button to select the “Division” parameter.

Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the Division you want to record (“Intro”, “Main”, “Fill” or “Ending”).

Press the [AUDIO REC] button.

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Parameter Setting Explanation

Octave –4~+4 This parameter allows

you to transpose the keyboard in octave steps, which may be convenient for extremely high or low notes – or for using the special “noises” of certain sounds.

The display changes to:

If necessary, use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and [ENTER/SELECT] button to edit the available parameters.

Parameter Setting Explanation

Rec Track* ADrum, ABass,

Acc1, Acc2, Acc3, Acc4, Acc5, Acc6

Inst (Tone assigned

to the track)

Key C, C#, D, Eb, E,

F, F#, G, Ab, A, Bb, B

This parameter allows you to select the track whose settings you want to record.

This is where you select a sound (or Drum Set) for the track marked for recording (“Rec Track”).

If you want to use the accompaniment in a musically meaningful way, you need to tell the BK-5 what key you are recording in. This is to ensure that the chords you play during everyday use of your rhythm with the BK-5’s Arranger lead to the correct real-time transpositions of the selected Division. The BK-5 allows you to record rhythms in any key. But do set the KEY parameter to the right value before recording. The key of AccDrums parts cannot be set (because that doesn’t make sense).

Mode** Major, Minor,

7th, M=m, M=7, m=7, M=m=7

Division* Intro, Main,

Fill, Ending

Tempo 20~250 The tempo value you

This parameter allows you to specify whether you are about to record the accompaniment for major, minor or seventh chords. If you listen to the rhythm prepared by Roland, you will notice that there are slight differences in the looped patterns – and sometimes striking differences for Intros and Endings, with completely different phrases. Such variations can be prepared using the “Mode” parameter.

Select the pattern you want to create. This parameter is linked to the division you select on the main “Rhythm Composer” page.

set here is recorded and regarded as preset tempo. You can change it at any stage in Rhythm Composer mode, so start by selecting a tempo that allows you to record the music the way you want it to sound.

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Parameter Setting Explanation

Input Quantize

Count In Off, 1Meas,

Off, 1/4, 1/8, 1/8T, 1/16, 1/16T, 1/32, 1/32T, 1/64

2Meas, Wait Note

This corrects minor timing problems. It shifts the notes whose timing is not exactly right to the nearest “correct” unit. Always select a resolution value that is fine enough to accept all note values you play. If the shortest notes of your accompaniment are 1/16th-note triplets, set the value to “1/16T”. The preset value, “1/ 16”, is OK for most situations. If you do not want to quantize your playing while recording, set this parameter to “Off”. You can also quantize the track after recording it (page 88).

Specifies how long the count-in should be before recording starts.

Off

: No count-in. Recording starts as soon as you press the [START/STOP] button (while [AUDIO REC] flashes).

1Meas

: Recording starts after a 1-bar count-in.

2Meas

: Recording starts after a 2-bar count-in.

Wait Note

starts as soon as you play a note on the keyboard. (There will be no count-in.)

: Recording

Parameter Setting Explanation

Rec Mode

[*] The AccDrums track can only use Drum Sets (only the TONE [DRUMS] button is available for this track). On the other hand, you can use a second (or third) drum track by assigning the value 111 to control change CC00 of the Acc1~Acc6 track(s). See “Editing individual rhythm events (Micro Edit)” on p. 99. You can, however, turn any Acc1~6 track into an additional drum track when you start recording. The AccBass track, however, can only be used for bass parts. [**] You can use one clone function that allows you to record one part and copy it to up to three Modes each. The “=” sign means that more than one pattern will be recorded. [***] Every rhythm pattern must have a set length. Setting the “Measure Length” value sion once you start recording. The Arranger tends to add blank bars at the end of a track, which is usually due to the fact that you stopped recording a little late (i.e. after the last bar you played). This means that you often “record” 5 measures instead of 4, for example:

If you press [START/STOP] after bar 4…

…your rhythm looks like this (5 bars):

Replace, Mix

now

Replace

you record replaces the data of the selected track. This mode is automatically selected when you activate the record function for a track that does not yet contain data. If you select a track that already contains data, this parameter is set to “Mix” but could be changed to “Replace” if you wanted to overwrite the previous version.

Mix

: The data you record are added to the existing data of the selected track.

will help you avoid a lot of confu-

: Everything

Measure Length***

Off, 1~136 Specifies the number

of bars the pattern should contain. The setting range is 1~136 (or more, depending on the time signature) and “Off”. Select “Off” if you haven’t decided how long the pattern should be. In that case, the length is set when you stop recording. It is perfectly possible to specify a different length value for each track and Division.

Furthermore, in Rhythm Composer mode, all patterns are and played back until you press the [START/STOP] button. A wrong number of measures (5 rather than 4, for example) is very likely to put you off, so do take the time to set the pattern length before you start recording.

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Recording a rhythm pattern

Press the [START/STOP] button.

Depending on the count-in setting, the metronome now counts down, after which recording starts.

NOTE

If you need a metronome during your performance, press the [TAP TEMPO] button while the main Rhythm Composer page is displayed. If you also need the metronome while listening to what you have recorded, select another metronome mode (see “Mode” on p. 67).

Auditioning your rhythm and adding more tracks

(1) Press the [START/STOP] button to listen to your

track.

The main Rhythm Composer page contains two parameters that allow you to select the pattern you want to audition. Here’s how to select it:

Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the “MODE” parameter, then press the [ENTER/ SELECT] button.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “Major”, “Minor” or “7th”.

Only one mode can be selected for playback.

Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and [ENTER/ SELECT] button to select the “DIVISION” field.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select one of the Divisions (Intro 1~4, Main 1~4, Fill Dwn 1~3, Fill Up 1~3, End 1~4).

Only one Division can be selected for playback.

NOTE

You can also start recording using an optional footswitch connected to the SWITCH/EXPRESSION socket. See “Start/ Stop” on p. 69.

You could start by playing only the bass drum part. If you specified the track length before recording, the Rhythm Composer jumps back to the beginning of the pattern after the set number of measures. The second time around you could add the snare drum, the third time the HiHat, and so on.

When recording another part (ABass~Acc6), do everything you would do during a live performance: add modulation, Pitch Bend and to use an optional hold pedal connected to the HOLD PEDAL jack.

Press [START/STOP] again to stop recording.

If you like your drum part, continue with “Saving your rhythm”. If not, record a new version (see “Getting ready for the first track” on p. 82). In that case, set the “Rec Mode” parameter according to what you want to do: “Replace”= replace the previous recording with new data; “Mix”= add notes you forgot to record the first time (see p. 84).

Saving your rhythm

Make it a habit to save your rhythms as frequently as possible. After all, if someone decided to switch off your BK-5 now, you would lose everything you have programmed so far.

Go to the main Rhythm Composer page and press the [MENU] button (its indicator flashes).

The display changes to:

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Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “Save” and press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

The display now shows the contents of the “My Rhythms” folder on the connected USB memory.

Press the [EXIT] button if you want to select a different folder.

NOTE

Your own rhythms can only be saved to a USB memory. If you forgot to connect one, the display now shows the message “USB Device not inserted”.

If you initialized the RAM memory before recording your first part, the BK-5 suggests the name “User_Rhythm”. Otherwise, it suggests the name of the rhythm you have been editing.

Otherwise, select “NO” and press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to return to the “Save” page and enter a different name.

Recording other tracks and divisions

You can now record the second track – probably the bass. If you’d like to do the guided tour again, return to page 82. Do not forget to set the key for the bass part (see “Key” on p. 83).

Once the first Division is finished, you can record other Divisions. Use the clone functions (“=”) to record several patterns in one go.

Do not forget to record the Fills, Intros and Endings to complete your rhythms. There are two groups of three fills: “Up” 1~3 and “Dwn” 1~3. “Up” fills are used when you switch on the [AUTO FILL] button and then press a VARIATION button of a higher number (transition from [1] to [2], for example).

“Dwn” fills are used when you switch on the [AUTO FILL] button and then press a VARIATION button of a lower number.

Intros are usually used at the beginning of a song and End patterns provide professional closing sections.

Use the TONE buttons to select a different character.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the next character position you want to change.

You can also press the [LWR] button to delete the selected character, or the [UP2] button to insert a character.

Repeat steps (3) and (4) to complete the name.

Press the [WRITE] button to confirm your desire to save the rhythm.

The display briefly confirms the operation and then returns to the main Rhythm Composer page.

If the USB memory already contains a rhythm file of the specified name, you will be asked whether you want to overwrite it:

NOTE

The ABass track is monophonic. You can only record singlenote patterns.

Help function on the main Rhythm Composer page

Press and hold the [NUMERIC] button.

The display changes to:

This page explains how to temporarily switch off (“Mute”) and isolate (“Solo”) specific tracks.

Press the [EXIT] or [NUMERIC] button to return to the main Rhythm Composer page.

In this case, select “YES” using the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and press [ENTER/SELECT] to replace the old file with the new one (the old file will be lost).

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Muting tracks while recording others

After programming a few tracks, you may find that certain parts tend to confuse you. That is why the BK-5 allows you to mute tracks that you do not want to hear during recording.

On the main Rhythm Composer page, use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and [ENTER/ SELECT] button to select the “TRACK” parameter.

The field below the “TRACK” parameter shows the name of the Tone or Drum Set assigned to the selected track (“TR-909” in our example).

Press the [TRACK MUTE] button.

An “M” appears next to the track you have just muted.

Solo

If you need to listen to a track in isolation, press and hold the [TRACK MUTE] button and start playback. This mutes all other tracks, while the selected track is flagged with an “S”.

Press the [TRACK MUTE] button again to switch off the function of the Solo function.

NOTE

If the track you solo was muted, it will be soloed like any other track. After switching off the Solo function, the track in question is once again muted.

Playback in Arranger mode

NOTE

Save your rhythm before trying it out with the Arranger.

If the rhythm stops unexpectedly during playback in Arranger mode, try different chords. Chances are that you only programmed the major pattern, so that the Arranger selects an empty pattern when you play a minor or seventh chord. Remember to set the Mode parameter to “M=m=7” until you have come to grips with the possibilities of the BK-5’s Arranger. That way, those three patterns will sound alike, but at least you are sure that the Arranger does not stop when you play a minor or seventh chord.

Press the [TRACK MUTE] button again to switch off the mute function (the “M” disappears).

NOTE

This mute setting only applies to the Rhythm Composer page. During normal Arranger playback, all tracks that contain data are played back. Use the “Erase” function to remove parts that should not appear in your accompaniments (see p. 89).

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Rhythm Track Edit functions

The “Track Edit” level of the Rhythm Composer provides 12 functions: Quantize, Erase, Delete, Copy, Insert, Key, Change Velo, Change Gate Time, Global Change, Shift Clock, Track Length and Time Signat. There is also a “Micro Edit” environment that allows you to add, delete or change individual events. See page 99 for details.

Return to the main Rhythm Composer page.

Press the [MENU] button (its indicator flashes).

The display changes to:

Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “Track Edit”, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

The display changes to:

certain notes in a given time range need to be quantized, you should narrow down the edit range using the “From”/“To” parameters.

Parameter Setting Explanation

Track ADrums~Acc6,

ALL

Mode Major, Minor,

7th

Division Intro 1~4,

Main 1~4, Fill Dwn 1~3, Fill Up 1~3, End 1~4

Allows you to select the track you wish to edit. You can also select “ALL” here, in which case the operation applies to all tracks.

Allows you to select the Mode to be edited.

Use this parameter to select the Division you want to edit.

You can use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and [ENTER/ SELECT] button to edit the available functions.

■ Quantize

Use this function if you chose not to quantize your music during recording and now realize that the timing is not quite what you expected it to be. If only

From Bar 1~[last mea-

sure of the track or pattern]

From Beat 1~[number of

beats per bar]

From CPT 0~119 Refers to the starting

To Bar 1~[last mea-

sure of the track or pattern]

Refers to the first measure to be edited. By default, the “From” value is set to the beginning of the selected track(s).

Specifies the beat position. The number of selectable beats depends on the selected time signature.

CPT position. “CPT” is short for “Clock Pulse Time”, the smallest unit used by the BK-5. (There are 120 CPTs to every beat of a 4/4 bar.) Change this setting only if your edit operation should start after the selected beat.

This is where you specify the last measure to be edited. By default, the “To” position is set to the last event of the selected track (or the last event of the longest track when you select “All”).

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Parameter Setting Explanation

To Beat 1~[number of

beats per bar]

To CPT 0~119 Refers to the last clock

Resolution 1/4, 1/8, 1/8T,

1/16, 1/16T, 1/ 32, 1/32T, 1/64

Specifies the beat position. The number of selectable beats depends on the selected time signature.

that should be affected by the edit operation. Change this setting only if your edit operation should not end exactly on the selected beat.

This parameter sets the resolution of the Quantize function. Be sure to always select the value of the shortest note you recorded. Otherwise, your part no longer sounds the way you played it, because shorter notes are shifted to the wrong positions.

■ Erase

“Erase” allows you to selectively delete data either within a specified range of measures, beats or clocks or from the entire track(s). When “Data Type” is set to “All”, “Erase” substitutes the required number of rests for the data you delete, so that you end up with the equivalent number of blank measures. If you also want to eliminate the measures themselves, use “Delete” (see below).

Parameter Setting Explanation

Track ADrums~Acc6,

ALL

Allows you to select the track you wish to edit. You can also select “ALL” here, in which case the operation applies to all tracks.

Strength 0%~100% Use this parameter to

specify how precise the timing correction should be. “0%” means that the selected “Resolution” value is not applied (“0% correction”), while “100%” means that all notes are shifted to the mathematically correct positions.

From Note 0 C-~127 G9 This parameter allows

you to set the note (or lower limit of the note range) to be modified within the specified “From/To” time range.

To Note 0 C-~127 G9 This parameter allows

you to set the upper limit of the note range to be modified within the specified “From/To” time range.

Press the [WRITE] button (its indicator flashes) to confirm your settings and edit the data.

Mode Major, Minor,

7th

Division Intro 1~4,

Main 1~4, Fill Dwn 1~3, Fill Up 1~3, End 1~4

From Bar 1~[last mea-

sure of the track or pattern]

From Beat 1~[number of

beats per bar]

From CPT 0~119 Refers to the starting

Allows you to select the Mode to be edited.

Use this parameter to select the Division you want to edit.

Refers to the first measure to be edited. By default, the “From” value is set to the beginning of the selected track(s).

Specifies the beat position. The number of selectable beats depends on the selected time signature.

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Parameter Setting Explanation

To Bar 1~[last mea-

sure of the track or pattern]

To Beat 1~[number of

beats per bar]

To CPT 0~119 Refers to the last clock

Data Type (select the data to be edited)

ALL All parameters listed

Note Only note messages.

Specifies the beat position. The number of selectable beats depends on the selected time signature.

that should be affected by the edit operation. Change this setting only if your edit operation should not end exactly on the selected beat.

below.

Parameter Setting Explanation

From Note 0 C-~127 G9 This parameter is only

displayed if “Data Type” (see above) is set to “Note”. It allows you to set the note (or lower limit of the note range) to be modified within the specified “From/To” time range.

To Note 0 C-~127 G9 This parameter allows

you to set the upper limit of the note range to be modified within the specified “From/To” time range.

Press the [WRITE] button (its indicator flashes) to confirm your settings and edit the data.

■ Delete

Unlike the “Erase” function, “Delete” not only erases the data but also the measures, beats and/or CPT units, so that all data that lie behind the “To” position are shifted towards the beginning of the track(s). You cannot choose the data type to be erased.

Modulation CC01 messages usu-

ally used for adding vibrato (i.e. use of the BENDER/MODULATION lever).

PanPot CC10 messages that

specify the stereo position.

Expression CC11 messages that

are used for temporary volume changes.

Reverb Reverb Send messages

(how strongly the part should be processed by the reverb effect).

Chorus Chorus Send messages

(how strongly the part should be processed by the chorus effect).

Program Change

Program change messages, used to select sounds or Drum Sets. Note: by deleting program change messages you also dispose of the related CC00 and CC32 (bank select) messages.

Parameter Setting Explanation

Track ADrums~Acc6,

ALL

Mode Major, Minor,

7th

Division Intro 1~4,

Main 1~4, Fill Dwn 1~3, Fill Up 1~3, End 1~4

From Bar~ To CPT

See page 88.

Allows you to select the track you wish to edit. Select “ALL” to edit all tracks.

Allows you to select the Mode to be edited.

Use this parameter to select the Division you want to edit.

Press the [WRITE] button (its indicator flashes) to confirm your settings and edit the data.

P.Bender: Pitch Bend data (i.e.

use of the BENDER/ MODULATION lever).

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■ Copy

This function can be used to copy individual tracks, Modes and Divisions to replace existing parts while keeping the remaining parts of the rhythm already in the RAM memory.

Set “Location” to “Source”.

The following parameters are displayed:

Parameter Setting Explanation

Location Source, Desti-

nation

Allows you to select the rhythm whose tracks you wish to copy (“Source”) to another rhythm (“Destination”).

NOTE

The “Copy” page now displays a “USB MEMORY” field to indicate that you can select a rhythm on the connected USB memory.

Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

Track ADrums~Acc6,

ALL

Mode Major, Minor,

7th, ALL

Division Intro 1~4,

IntroALL, Main 1~4, MainALL, Fill Dwn 1~3, Fill DwnALL, Fill Up 1~3, Fill UpALL, End 1~4, EndALL

From Bar~ To CPT

Select a rhythm.

Selecting a factory rhythm: Use the RHYTHM FAMILY buttons and the displayed parameters to select the desired rhythm. Skip to step (3) below.

Selecting an ‘external’ rhythm: You can also work with a rhythm on a USB memory:

(a) Press the [USB MEMORY] button to jump to the

“USB Memory” page.

(b) Select the rhythm that contains the track(s) you

want to copy.

See page 88.

Allows you to select the track you wish to copy. Select “ALL” to edit all tracks.

Allows you to select the Mode to be copied.

Use this parameter to select the Division you want to copy.

NOTE

When you import a rhythm, the “Location” parameter is set to “Destination”. To continue as explained below, you need to select the “Source” setting.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the “Track” parameter, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the track to be copied.

You can also select “ALL” to copy all tracks of a given Mode/Division. In that case, “Destination–Track” (see below) is also set to “ALL”.

Repeat this operation with the “Mode” and “Division” parameters to select the Mode (Major, Minor, 7th, ALL) and Division (Int 1~ 4, Int ALL, Main 1~4, Main ALL, FDw 1~3, FDw ALL, FUp 1~3, FUp ALL, End 1~4, End ALL).

Press the [KEY] button to listen to the pattern you are about to copy.

NOTE

This audition function is not available when you select “ALL” for the “Mode” or “Division” field.

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Use the “From” and “To” parameters (3 each) to specify the beginning and end of the excerpt you want to copy.

By default, the “From” parameters are set to “Bar 1, Beat 1, CPT 0”, while the “To” values are set to include the entire track.

10.

Set “Copy Mode” to “Replace” or “Mix”.

In either case, the length of the destination track may change to include all data of the source track.

11.

Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and [ENTER/ SELECT] button to set “Track” to the track you wish to copy the data to.

Set “Location” to “Destination”.

The following parameters are displayed:

Parameter Setting Explanation

Location Source, Desti-

nation

Track ADrums~Acc6,

ALL

Mode Major, Minor,

7th, ALL

Division Intro 1~4,

Main 1~4, Fill Dwn 1~3, Fill Up 1~3, End 1~4

Into Bar Into Beat Into CPT

The” Into” position indicates where the beginning of the source excerpt will be after the copy operation. To copy the source data to the beginning of the destination track, select BAR= “1”, BEAT= “1” and CPT= “0”.

Allows you to select the rhythm whose tracks you wish to copy (“Source”) to another rhythm (“Destination”).

Allows you to select the track you wish to edit. Select “ALL” only to replace all tracks.

Allows you to select the Mode to be edited.

Use this parameter to select the Division you want to edit.

NOTE

AccDrums data can also be copied to other tracks (preferably Acc1~Acc6). You can only copy ABass data to other ABass tracks. If you selected “ALL” for “Source – Track”, this “Track” parameter is also set to “ALL”.

12.

Repeat this operation with the “Mode” (Major, Minor, 7th, ALL) and “Division” parameters (Intro 1~4, Main 1~4, Fill Dwn 1~3, Fill Up 1~3, End 1~4, ALL).

NOTE

If you selected “ALL” for “Source – Mode” or “Source – Division”, this “Mode” or “Division” parameter is also set to “ALL”.

13.

Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and [ENTER/ SELECT] button to select “Copy Times” and specify the number of copies you need.

Select “1” to copy the excerpt only once.

14.

Press the [KEY] button to audition the destination track.

15.

Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and [ENTER/ SELECT] button to specify the target position using the three “Into” parameters.

16.

Press the [WRITE] button (its indicator flashes) to confirm your settings and edit the data.

■ Insert

“Insert” allows you to insert space and shift data that lie behind the “From” position further towards the end of the track (this is the exact opposite of “Delete”). The empty measures you create can be “filled” using the “Copy” function or by recording new phrases in that area.

Copy Mode Replace The data in the

Copy Times 1~999 Allows you to to spec-

selected range of the source track overwrite the destination track.

Mix The data in the

selected range of the source track are added to the data on the destination track.

ify the number of copies to be made. Select “1” to copy the excerpt only once.

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NOTE

This function provides no “To” pointer. Instead, you need to specify the length of the insert using the “For” values.

Parameter Setting Explanation

Track ADrums~Acc6,

ALL

Mode Major, Minor,

7th

Division Intro 1~4,

Main 1~4, Fill Dwn 1~3, Fill Up 1~3, End 1~4

From Bar~ From CPT

For Bar, For Beat, For CPT

See page 88.

Specifies how many bars, beats and CPTs are to be inserted.

Allows you to select the track you wish to edit. You can also select “ALL” here, in which case the operation applies to all tracks.

Allows you to select the Mode to be edited.

Use this parameter to select the Division you want to edit.

Press the [WRITE] button (its indicator flashes) to confirm your settings and edit the data.

■ Key (transposition)

This function allows you to transpose the notes of the selected track (non-note data obviously cannot be transposed).

Parameter Setting Explanation

Track ADrums~Acc6,

ALL

Mode Major, Minor,

7th

Division Intro 1~4,

Main 1~4, Fill Dwn 1~3, Fill Up 1~3, End 1~4

From Bar~ To CPT

Value –127~127) This is where you set

See page 88.

Allows you to select the track you wish to edit. You can also select “ALL” here, in which case the operation applies to all tracks.

Allows you to select the Mode to be edited.

Use this parameter to select the Division you want to edit.

the transposition interval in semi-tone steps. Select “2”, for example, to transpose a pattern in “C” to “D”. Be careful when applying “Key” to the AccDrums track. Transposing all notes of this track leads to dramatic changes.

From Note 0 C-~127 G9 This parameter allows

you to set the note (or lower limit of the note range) to be modified within the specified “From”/“To” time range.

To Note 0 C-~127 G9 This parameter allows

you to set the upper limit of the note range to be modified within the specified “From”/ “To” time range.

Press the [WRITE] button (its indicator flashes) to confirm your settings and edit the data.

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■ Change Velo

The “Change Velo” function allows you to modify the dynamics (called “velocity”) of a track or excerpt. Only note events can be changed.

Parameter Setting Explanation

Track ADrums~Acc6,

ALL

Mode Major, Minor,

7th

Division Intro 1~4,

Main 1~4, Fill Dwn 1~3, Fill Up 1~3, End 1~4

From Bar~ To CPT

Bias* –99~99) Allows you to specify

See page 88.

Allows you to select the track you wish to edit. You can also select “ALL” here, in which case the operation applies to all tracks.

Allows you to select the Mode to be edited.

Use this parameter to select the Division you want to edit.

by how much the velocity values should change. Select a positive value to increase the velocity (the value is added to the velocity value of the affected notes) or a negative value to decrease the velocity values (that value is subtracted). Select “0” if you prefer to work with the “Magnify” parameter (see below).

Parameter Setting Explanation

Magnify** 0~200% This parameter works

like a “Compander” effect (a dynamics processor that simultaneously acts as compressor and expander), although it processes MIDI data: by selecting a value above “100%” you increase the differences between high and low velocity values in the selected range. Values below “64” are lowered, while values above “64” are increased. The result is therefore that the difference between pianissimo and fortissimo becomes far more pronounced.

From Note/ To Note

[*] Even the highest positive or negative value doesn’t allow you to go beyond “1” or “127”. There is a reason why “0” is impossible: that value is used to indicate the end of a note (note-off). “127”, on the other hand, is the highest velocity value the MIDI standard can muster. Adding a high positive velocity value may thus lead to all notes being played at “127”. [**] “Magnify” values below “100%” have the opposite effect: they push all velocity towards the imaginary center of “64”, thus reducing differences in playing dynamics.

0 C-~127 G9 “From Note” refers to

the lower limit of the note range you want to change. “To Note” represents the upper limit.

Press the [WRITE] button (its indicator flashes) to confirm your settings and edit the data.

■ Change Gate Time

This function allows you to modify the duration of the notes in the selected time (“From”/“To”) and note (“From Note”/“To Note”) ranges. We recommend you only use this function to shorten notes that suddenly seem too long when you assign a different sound to the track in question. You cannot view the duration of the notes here, which makes editing the data “en bloc” a little bit hazardous. See “Editing individual rhythm events (Micro Edit)” on p. 99 for how to change the duration of individual notes.

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After selecting a sound with a slow release (i.e. a sound that lingers on after all notes have been released), however, “Change Gate Time” will help you cut the notes down to size and thus avoid undesirable overlaps.

Parameter Setting Explanation

Track ADrums~Acc6,

ALL

Mode Major, Minor,

7th

Allows you to select the track you wish to edit. You can also select “ALL” here, in which case the operation applies to all tracks.

Allows you to select the Mode to be edited.

Parameter Setting Explanation

From Note/ To Note

0 C-~127 G9 “From Note” refers to

the lower limit of the note range you want to change. “To Note” represents the upper limit.

Press the [WRITE] button (its indicator flashes) to confirm your settings and edit the data.

■ Global Change

This function allows you to make quick changes to certain settings. The changes always apply to entire tracks (you cannot use “Global Change” for just a few measures). You can apply global changes to the four editable rhythms track parameters (“Express”, “Reverb”, “Panpot” and “Chorus”) when you notice that the effect is too prominent or not strong enough.

You can also use it to “upgrade” older rhythms to ensure that they use the BK-5’s new sounds.

Division Intro 1~4,

Main 1~4, Fill Dwn 1~3, Fill Up 1~3, End 1~4

From Bar~ To CPT

Bias –1920~1920 This parameter sets the

Magnify 0~200% Use this parameter

See page 88.

Use this parameter to select the Division you want to edit.

amount by which the duration (or gate time) of the selected notes is to change. The shortest possible “Gate Time” value is “1” (used for all drum notes), so that selecting “–1000” for notes with a “Gate Time” value of “1” in the specified time range still leaves you with the same value.

rather than “Bias” to produce proportional changes to the affected “Gate Time” values. Values below “100%” decrease the duration, while anything above “100%” increases it. Select “100%” if you prefer to work with the “Bias” parameter (see above).

Parameter Setting Explanation

Track ADrums~Acc6,

ALL

Mode Major, Minor,

7th, ALL

Division Intro 1~4,

IntroALL, Main 1~4, Fill Dwn 1~3, Fill Up 1~3, End 1~4, ALL

Alteration Mode*

Nearest, Degree, —

Allows you to select the track you wish to edit. You can also select “ALL” here, in which case the operation applies to all tracks.

Allows you to select the Mode to be edited.

Use this parameter to select the Division you want to edit.

This message type is only available for melodic rhythm tracks (i.e. not for ADrums or ABass tracks). Rhythm tracks you only just recorded do not contain it. See also “About ‘Alteration Mode’ messages” on p. 100.

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Menu options

Parameter Setting Explanation

Nearest**: Refers to a

more musical system for real-time shifts of the recorded rhythm notes during Arranger playback.

Degree: This setting refers to the “old” system for real-time conversion of track information during rhythm playback. See page 100. Select “---” if the selected pattern should ignore this setting.

From/To… CC00, CC32, PC

Inc/Dec… Expression, Reverb, Chorus, Panpot

[*] This parameter is not available for: ADrums and ABass tracks, Intro3 & 4 and End3 & 4 patterns. [**] The notes of the melodic rhythm tracks are compared against the chords played in the recognition area. If the next chord you play contains the note the selected part is already sounding (based on the previous chord), that note is maintained. If the new chord does not contain that note, the rhythm part in question uses the closest (“Nearest”) note. This produces a more musical behavior than any other system on the market. [***] CC00 messages are the so-called “MSB” bank select messages. They allows you to select the Capital Tone (select “0”) of a sound address. Select “---” if the current setting must not change. The CC32 control change is the so-called “LSB” bank select message. Use the PC parameter to change the address, a.k.a. program change number, of a sound (e.g. from “1” to “2”).

---, 0~127, ALL 1~128

–127~127 These parameters

Enter the original data value (i.e. the value that is being used right now by the selected track(s)) for “From”. For “To”, specify the new value that should replace the “From” value. These are what we call “absolute” changes: you don’t add or subtract values, you replace them with other values. This system is only available for messages that allow you to select sounds or sound banks.***

allow you to add (+) or subtract (–) a given value to/from the current Expression, Pan, Reverb Send or Chorus Send values. This may come in handy if the real-time changes you recorded turn out to be too high or too low.

Press the [WRITE] button (its indicator flashes) to confirm your settings and edit the data.

■ Shift Clock

“Shift Clock” allows you to shift the notes within the selected “From”/“To” range. It can be used for two things:

•To correct “slow” notes due to a slow(er) attack. You may want to use “Shift Clock” after assigning a sound to a track that has a considerably slower attack than the sound you used for recording the part in question. This technique is frequently used in pop music to “time” 1/16-note string arpeggios played with a “slow” pad sound. Rather than have the notes begin at the mathematically correct time (e.g. 2-1-0), you could shift them to the left (e.g. to 1-4-

115), so that the peak volume of the attack is reached on the next beat:

Original positions (slow attack, timing seems off)

Shift= –5 (timing sounds OK)

•To correct the timing of notes recorded via MIDI without quantizing them. You can use external sequences as raw material for your songs. Recording such excerpts via MIDI may cause a slight delay (e.g. 5 CPT). If that is not acceptable, use “Shift Clock” to “push” the recorded data to the left (select “–5”). That allows you to preserve any irregularities the original may contain because it was not quantized. After selecting a sound with a slow release (i.e. a sound that lingers on after all notes have been released), however, “Change Gate Time” will help you cut the notes down to size and thus avoid undesirable overlaps.

Parameter Setting Explanation

Track ADrums~Acc6,

ALL

Mode Major, Minor,

7th

Allows you to select the track you wish to edit. You can also select “ALL” here, in which case the operation applies to all tracks.

Allows you to select the Mode to be edited.

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Rhythm Composer (programming your own rhythms)

Parameter Setting Explanation

Division Intro 1~4,

Main 1~4, Fill Dwn 1~3, Fill Up 1~3, End 1~4

From Bar~ To CPT

Data Type See page 90.

Value (CPT) –4800~4800 This parameter sets the

From Note, To Note

See page 88.

0 C-~127 G9 “From Note” allows

Use this parameter to select the Division you want to edit.

amount by which the notes are shifted. The value refers to CPT units (one CPT= 1/120 q). Notes on the first beat of the first bar cannot be shifted further to the left, because that would mean shifting them to the “0” measure, which doesn’t exist.

you to set the note (or lower limit of the note range) to be modified within the specified “From”/“To” time range. “To Note” allows you to set the upper limit of the note range to be modified.

Press the [WRITE] button (its indicator flashes) to confirm your settings and edit the data.

■ Track Length

This function allows you to modify the length (number of bars, beats and clocks) of a pattern after recording. Data that lie outside the range you decided to keep are discarded. Obviously, you only need to change the settings of the Mode whose length you want to modify.

NOTE

There is no way to recall the previous version, so be sure to save your rhythm before continuing (see p. 85).

Parameter Setting Explanation

Track ADrums~Acc6,

ALL

Division Intro 1~4,

Main 1~4, Fill Dwn 1~3, Fill Up 1~3, End 1~4

Length Bar Use the

Length Beat 1~[number of

beats per bar]

Length CPT This parameter allows

Allows you to select the track you wish to edit. You can also select “ALL” here, in which case the operation applies to all tracks.

Use this parameter to select the Division you want to edit.

[CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and the [ENTER/ SELECT] button to set the length of the selected pattern(s) in steps of one bar. You can also make an existing track longer by specifying a “Bar” value that lies beyond the last notes.

Specifies the beat position. The number of selectable beats depends on the selected time signature.

you to “fine-tune” the length. In most cases, you will probably work with multiples of q notes (i.e. 120CPT) because 120CPT represent one beat of an X/4 bar (1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, etc.).

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Menu options

Parameter Setting Explanation

Mode Major, Minor,

7th, Major+Minor, Major+7th, Major+Minor+ 7th, Minor+7th

Choose the Modes to which the new length setting should apply. You can also switch on two or all three button icons. If you set “Track” to “ALL”, all three Modes are selected automatically (and that cannot be changed).

Press the [WRITE] button (its indicator flashes) to confirm your settings and edit the data.

■ Time Signature

The “Time Signature” parameter allows you to check and set the time signature of the patterns. The major, minor and seventh Modes of a pattern must always use the same time signature, which is why you cannot edit them separately.

Use this parameter to specify the time signature of the selected pattern (“Division”, see below). The MAIN, INTRO and ENDING instances comprise four variations, which is why there are four “Time Signatures” values you can select using the VARIATION [1]~[4] button icons. When you select “Fill Up” or “Fill Dwn” for “Division”, only three “Time Signature” instances can be edited.

The most commonly used time signatures are: 2/4, 3/ 4, 4/4, 6/8 and 12/8. Other values (such as 7/4, 13/8, etc.) are also possible.

Parameter Setting Explanation

Variation 1, 2, 3, 4

On, Off Use these parameters

to select the pattern you want to change. If you set “Division” to “Fill Dwn” or “Fill Up”, there are only three button icons. You can switch on several or all button icons if you like. (But you cannot switch off all four or three.)

Press the [WRITE] button (its indicator flashes) to confirm your settings and edit the data.

NOTE

When you change the time signature of an already recorded pattern, its notes and events are “reshuffled”, so that you may end up with incomplete measures. None of your data are deleted, however.

Parameter Setting Explanation

Division Intro, Main,

FillDwn, FillUp, End, ALL

Time Signature 1/16~32/2 This parameter allows

Use this parameter to select the Division you want to edit.

you to set the time signature.

Editing individual rhythm events (Micro Edit)

Select this mode if you need to change just one aspect of an otherwise perfect rhythm.

In this section, we will use the word “event” for any kind of message. An event is thus a command (or instruction) for the Arranger.

You can only view and edit one track at a time. Therefore, be sure to check the “Track” setting before editing the events displayed on this page.

Return to the main Rhythm Composer page.

Use the “Track”, “Mode” and “Division” parameters to select the pattern you want to edit.

Press the [MENU] button (its indicator flashes).

The display changes to:

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Editing individual rhythm events (Micro Edit)

■ General notes about ‘Micro Edit’

Position indications: Sequencers only register “events” whose positions and distances specify when the notes are to be sounded or when they should change (i.e. their “sequence”).

Each event is executed at a given point in time, which is why they all have a position indication (“1-01-119”, for example). The first figure refers to the bar, the second to the beat within that bar and the third to the clock (CPT) between the current beat and the next. Each beat of a 4/4 bar comprises 120 clocks.

Monitoring note events: The Rhythm Composer can play back the note events you select. This may help you identify the occurrence you want to edit. When you move the cursor to a note event, it is played back.

Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “Micro Edit”, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

The display changes to:

You can use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and [ENTER/ SELECT] button to edit the available functions.

NOTE

This page doesn’t allow you to select a different rhythm pattern (“ADrum – Major – Intro1” in our example). Be sure to select the correct button before calling up the “Micro Edit” page (see step (2) above).

General procedure

To change information already available on the selected track, proceed as follows:

Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the list entry you want to edit.

Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to select the first value.

In the following examples, we selected the CC00 message (left) and the first parameter of a note event (right):

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to set the value.

Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to select the next value and edit it.

When you’re done, press the [EXIT] button to return to the Rhythm Composer page, then save your rhythm (page 85).

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Menu options

■ Parameters you can change

● Note velocity and gate time messages—These

messages always come in pairs. The first value (“42:F#2”, for example) refers to the note itself and the second (“72”) to the velocity (playing dynamics).

The “Micro Edit” page adds a third message to that pair. It describes the duration of the note in question. You may remember this value from the “Track Edit” environment, where it is called “Gate Time”.

● CC—These messages usually add something to the notes being played, like modulation, a different volume, a new stereo position… The BK-5 recognizes (and allows you to edit) all control change numbers the Arranger uses (CC01, 10, 11, 91, 93) and displays their “official” name.

NOTE

CC64 (Hold) events generated by a footswitch connected to the HOLD FOOTSWITCH socket are converted into the equivalent GATE TIME values at the time of recording. You may therefore have to change the duration of the notes themselves.

● PC/Program Change—These messages are used to select sounds within the current bank. As there are only 128 possibilities, these messages are usually preceded by control changes CC00 and CC32. That’s why the BK-5 inserts all three when you use the “Create Event” function. To assign a Drum Set to an Acc1~6 track, you must create a “CC00” event with the value “111”.

■About the ‘Note’ messages

As stated above, note messages comprise a note number, a velocity value and a Gate Time value.

The range for note numbers is “0 (C–)”~“127 (G9)”. Velocity messages can be set anywhere between “1” (extremely soft) and “127”. The value “0” cannot be entered, because it would effectively switch off the note.

About ‘Alteration Mode’ messages

This message type is only available for melodic rhythm tracks (i.e. not for ADrums or ABass tracks) and needs to be inserted by hand (using “Create Event”). Rhythm tracks you only just recorded do not contain it.

It allows you to use a revolutionary system for adapting the recorded notes to a more natural behavior (also known as “voicing”). There are two options:

● Degree—This setting refers to the “old” system for real-time conversion of rhythm track information for Arranger playback. Based on the fundamentals of the chords you play during Arranger playback, it often leads to odd jumps of certain parts.

● Nearest—Refers to a more musical system for real-time shifts of the recorded rhythm notes during Arranger playback. Let us first look at an illustration:

Recorded strings track

Result with “Degree”

NOTE

The CC00 value of ADrums tracks cannot be edited.

● Pitch Bend—These messages are used for tempo- rary changes to the pitch of the notes being played at that time. Pitch Bend messages can be positive (higher) or negative (lower). Setting range: –128~

128.

● Alteration Mode—This event allows you to specify how the notes recorded for a rhythm track will be used during Arranger playback. See below for details.

NOTE

This parameter is not available for ADrums tracks or the Intro3,, Intro4, Ending3, Ending4 divisions.

Editing events

■Editing Pitch Bend messages

Pitch Bend messages can be positive or negative (the range is –128~128). The value “0” means that the pitch of notes being played in that area is not altered.

If a Pitch Bend occurrence is not reset to “0” at some stage, all notes will keep sounding flat when you no longer want them to.

■Editing control changes

These messages (CC) can be set to the desired value (0~127) when the corresponding effect is needed – but they also need to be reset to “0” to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Result with “Nearest”

Chords played in the recognition area.

This new system is called “Adaptive Chord Voicing”. The notes of the melodic rhythm tracks are compared against the chords played in the recognition area. If the next chord you play contains the note the selected part is already sounding (based on the previous chord), that note is maintained.

If the new chord does not contain that note, the rhythm part in question uses the closest (“Nearest”) note. In the example above, the “G” is closer to the “A” sounded by the strings part than the “C”. This produces a more musical behavior than any other system on the market.

Both “Degree” and “Nearest” allow you to specify the note range (“Limit Low” and “Limit High”) the selected part may play. Notes that would fall outside that range during Arranger playback are automatically transposed to values inside the selected range. Rather than specifying two note values, you can also choose “Std”, which means that the BK-5 decides automatically when extremely high (or low) notes need to be shifted down (or up) by one or several octaves.

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Roland BK-5 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Important notes

Features

Contents

Front panel

Panel description

Rear panel

Shortcut list

Connecting the AC adaptor

Connecting a MIDI device

Connecting a television set

Connecting an optional footswitch, hold pedal or expression pedal

Connecting a portable audio player

Installing the music rest

Listening through headphones

Turning the power on/off

Turning the power on

Turning the power off

Energy saving function

About the display and cursor operation

Main page

Moving the cursor and setting parameter values

Moving between windows

Switching the UP2 and LWR parts on and off

Selecting Tones for the real-time parts

Using the [UP2] or [LWR] button to select Tones

Selecting a Tone on the main page

Using the ‘Numeric’ function to select Tones, Rhythms and Performances

Using the ‘Help’ function

Checking a Tone’s or rhythm’s MIDI address

Rhythm functions

Volume balance between the backing and the real-time parts

Using rhythms

About the rhythms

Selecting rhythms

Playing back rhythms

Using the ‘One Touch’ function

Selecting a song or rhythm on a USB memory

Playing back a song or rhythm from a USB memory

Renaming or deleting files/folders on a USB memory

Delete

Using the ‘Search’ function to locate songs, rhythms or pictures

Loop function (MARK A/B)

Deactivating the ‘Play All Songs’ function

Other important functions

Changing the key

Changing the octave

Using ‘Track Mute’ and ‘Center Cancel’

Using the ‘Melody Intell(igence)’ function

Setting the volume of the real-time parts

Using Split mode

Performance Lists

Performance/Music Assistant/ Factory Songs info

Loading a Performance/‘Music Assistant’/‘Factory Songs’ List

Quickly locating Performance memories

Saving your settings as a Performance

Other Performance List functions

If you select ‘Rename’

If you select ‘Delete’

If you select ‘Make New List’

Editing Performance memories

Delete Performance

Saving the edited Performance List

Adding pictures to the music

Displaying photos automatically

Enjoying a VIMA TUNES slide show

Enjoying a slide show of your own pictures

Using one of your own pictures as background

Recording your performance as audio data

Recording

Listening to your recording

Saving your recording as an audio file

Lock functions

Switching the locks on and off

Menu options

General procedure

Internal Lyrics