Roland BK-7m User Guide

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

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 is either a registered trademark or a trademark 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-7m Backing Module. To ensure that you obtain the maximum enjoyment and take full advantage of the BK-7m’s functionality, please read

this owner’s manual carefully.

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About this manual

You should first read the chapter “Before you start using the BK-7m” on p. 15. It explains how to connect the AC adaptor and turn on the power. This Owner’s Manual explains everything, from the BK-7m’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 [USER PROGRAM] 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-7m. 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.

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Using the unit safely

BK-7m

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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• 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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• Keep the included screw in a safe place out of children’s reach, so there is no chance of it being swallowed accidentally.

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Important notes

BK-7m

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-7m 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-7m. 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.

• 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.

• 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-7m’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-7m’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.

• 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-7m’s USB MEMORY port

• The BK-7m 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-7m 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

•When connecting a USB memory, firmly insert it all the way into the EXTERNAL MEMORY port.

• Do not touch the pins of the EXTERNAL MEMORY port or allow them to become dirty.

•While using an external USB memory, please observe the following points when handling it:

• 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 memory.

•When connecting a USB memory, position it horizontally with the BK-7m’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-7m’s USB MEMORY port.

• Do not apply excessive force to the connected USB memory or the

• GS ( ) is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation.

• Cakewalk is a registered trademark, and the SONAR and Cakewalk logos are trademarks of Cakewalk, Inc.

• Lexicon Pantheon is a trademark of Lexicon Pro, a Harman International Company.

•Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• The screen shots in this document are used in compliance with the guidelines of the Microsoft Corporation.

• Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

•Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Inc.

•All 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.

• 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-7m’s USB MEMORY port.

• Never connect your USB memory to the BK-7m via a USB hub.

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.

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)

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Important notes

Supported Standard MIDI Files

• Format 0/1

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Features

BK-7m

2. Features

The BK-7m is a professional backing module designed to provide everything the entertaining artist and serious amateur musician needs on the stage, in the studio, or at home.

High-quality sounds

The best sounds generated by a top-level sound generator with 128-voice polyphony.

The BK-7m also contains two sounds that use SuperNATURAL technology to realistically express the sounds and simulate performance techniques of these acoustic instruments.

Technology

SuperNATURAL is Roland’s proprietary sound-generation technology that realistically reproduces the tonal changes and performance techniques distinctive of an acoustic instrument, allowing you to perform music that is natural and richly expressive.

High-quality Music Styles

Your BK-7m comes loaded with over 400 impressive accompaniment covering every musical genre. Each Style comprises 4 Intros, 4 Main variations, 4 Endings, 3 “Up” and 3 “Down” Fill-Ins.

Four different settings for each Music Style (One Touch)

Four different settings that assign the most suitable tones, effects and other parameters to the real-time parts depending on the Music Style you select.

USB-based Standard MIDI Files and Style player

The BK-7m plays Standard MIDI Files and Music Styles directly from a connected USB memory.

16 Song parts

The BK-7m 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-7m as a 16-part multitimbral MIDI tone generator.

Cover function for Standard MIDI files and Music Styles

Simply by selecting one of 30 presets, you can cause a Viennese waltz to be played back by a heavy metal band, etc. Even though the arrangement (rhythm, riffs) does not change, the song’s character can be changed beyond recognition.

Song and Style Makeup Tools for Standard MIDI Files and Music Styles

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

Performance List function

This function allows you to save nearly all of the BK-7m’s settings for each song and/or Music Style 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.

USB-based audio player and audio recorder

The BK-7m contains an audio player function that allows you to play back mp3 and WAV files directly from a connected USB memory.

The BK-7m also allows you to record your performances. The resulting WAV files (audio) can be played back on the BK-7m itself.

Wizard connection

Simply following the instructions of the BK-7m’s Wizard connection will allow you to connect the BK-7m to an external MIDI controller (digital piano, MIDI master keyboard, digital accordion, etc.) and to start playing right away.

Four real-time parts

The BK-7m comes with four MIDI parts (Upper 1, Upper 2, Lower, Manual Bass) that can be played in real time—either together or in isolation.

16 NTA parts (Note-to-Arranger)

The BK-7m provides up to 16 MIDI parts dedicated to Arranger control via MIDI (“Note-to-Arranger”).

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

With a view to obtaining the highest possible sound quality, the BK-7m contains three dedicated multieffects processors (MFX A, B, and C) for the Standard MIDI Files and Music Styles you play back. In addition, there is one MFX processor for the real-tim parts (Upper 1, Upper 2, Lower, Manual Bass).

Composite Video Out

The BK-7m’s VIDEO OUTPUT socket can be connected to an external screen, allowing your audience or fellow musicians to follow the lyrics and chord symbols of the songs you perform.

…and so much more!

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

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

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

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

Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4. Shortcut list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

5. Before you start using the BK-7m. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting the AC adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting the BK-7m to an amplifier, mixer, etc. . 15

Connecting a MIDI device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting the BK-7m to your computer . . . . . . . . . 17

If the computer doesn’t ‘see’ the BK-7m . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting a television set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting an optional footswitch, pedal or pedal

unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Attaching the BK-7m to a stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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

Turning the power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Turning the power on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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

Demo of the BK-7m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

6. Basic operation of the BK-7m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

About the display and cursor operation. . . . . . . . . . . 21

Main page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Moving the cursor and setting parameter values . . . . . .21

Moving between windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

7. Wizard Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Generic procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Details about the ‘Wizard Connection’ categories . . 23

‘DIGITAL PIANO’ category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

‘ACCORDION’ category. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

‘MASTER KEYBOARD’ category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

‘GUITAR’ category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

‘DIGITAL ORGAN’ category. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

‘COMPUTER/SEQUENCER’ category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

8. Playing the BK-7m’s real-time parts . . . . . . . . . . .27

Switching real-time parts on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Selecting Tones for the real-time parts . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Selecting Tones using the [PART] button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the [UP1], [UP2], [LWR] and [MBS] buttons to

select Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Selecting a Tone on the main page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Selecting SuperNATURAL sounds (UP1 part) . . . . . . . . . .29

9. Music Style functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Volume balance between the backing and the real-

time parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

About the Music Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using Music Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Selecting Music Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing back Music Styles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Using the ‘One Touch’ function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

10. Using the BK-7m as a USB player . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Getting ready to use the BK-7m as a USB player. . . 35

File types the BK-7m can read and play back . . . . . . . . . 35

Selecting a song or Music Style on a USB memory. 35 Playing back a song or Music Style from a USB

memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

11. Other important functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Changing the key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Changing the octave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Using ‘Track Mute’ and ‘Center Cancel’ . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Selecting the track(s) to mute for Music Styles or SMF

songs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using Split mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Metronome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

12. Performance Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Performance/Music Assistant Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Loading a Performance/Music Assistant List. . . . . . . 41

Recalling a Performance/Music Assistant memory . 42

Quickly locating Performance memories. . . . . . . . . . 42

Saving your settings as a Performance . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Other Performance List functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

If you select ‘Edit’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

If you select ‘Rename’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

If you select ‘Delete’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

If you select ‘Make New’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

13. Recording your performance as audio data . . . . . 46

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Listening to your recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Saving your recording as an audio file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

14. Cover functions for Music Styles and SMF songs 48

Using Music Style or SMF Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Saving your modified Music Style or SMF song . . . . 49

15. Menu options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

General procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

‘Performance Edit’ parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

‘Tone Part View’ parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

‘Tone Part Effects’ parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

‘Style Parts’ parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Split . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

‘Arranger Setting’ parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

‘Melody Intelligent’ parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Save As Default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

‘Global’ parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Save Global. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

MIDI parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Loading a MIDI Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Edit Style Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Edit Song Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Edit Tone Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Edit System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Basic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

NTA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Save MIDI Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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

SMF/Style Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

SMF/Style Equalizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Tone/Part Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Tone/Part Equalizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Makeup Tools (Style and SMF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Using the Makeup Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Common. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Freeze Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Saving your new Music Style or song (SMF) version . . .81

V-LINK function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Factory Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Formatting a USB memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

16. Using the BK-7m with SONAR LE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Installing Sonar LE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

BK-7m instrument definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

17. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

18. ‘Wizard Connection’ settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

19. Music Style list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Style division program change numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Recalling a Performance memory from the loaded

Performance List via MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

20. Tone List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

21. Drum Sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

22. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

23. MIDI Implementation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

24. MFX types and parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

3. Panel description

Front panel

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Panel description

RST

UV WX Y Za b

VOLUME knob

Use this knob to set the BK-7m’s global output volume (all signals transmitted to the OUTPUT sockets). The setting of this knob also determines the volume in the headphones you may connect.

AUDIO IN knob

This knob allows you to set the input level of the signals received via the AUDIO INPUT jacks.

BALANCE knob

This knob allows you to set the balance between the Music Styles and Songs (BACKING) and the real time parts (PART).

Display

This display shows information related to your operation.

MENU button

This button allows you to open the BK-7m’s menu page where you can view and select all available functions. Press it together with the [EXIT] button to listen to the BK-7m’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-7m’s main display page.

MN OP Q

KEY button

This button calls up the BK-7m’s transposition function. Its settings can be applied to Music Styles, Songs and the four real-time parts (UP1, UP2, LWR, MBS).

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

TRACK MUTE/CENTER CANCEL button

This button lets you mute the melody part of the selected Standard 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 part(s) that you don’t want to hear.

CURSOR/VALUE dial

This dial can be used to move the cursor in the display, to select parameters and to set values. By pressing it, you can select items in the display (SELECT).

ONE TOUCH button

After pressing this button, you can use the [1], [2], [3] and [4] buttons to select the desired One Touch memory.

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Panel description

1/2/3/4 & MBS/LWR/UP2/UP1 buttons

These buttons are used to either select a One Touch memory (if [ONE TOUCH] lights) or to switch the realtime parts (Upper1, Upper2, Lower, Manual Bass) on and off (if [PART] lights).

While the [PART] button lights, pressing and holding one of these four buttons calls up a display page where you can select another sound (“Tone”) for the real-time part in question.

PART button

After pressing this button, you can use the [1/UP1], [2/UP2], [3/LWR] and [4/MBS] buttons to switch the corresponding real-time parts on and off (page 27).

SPLIT button

This button is used to activate Split mode. While its indicator lights, notes played to the left of the C4 on an external keyboard trigger the LWR, MBS and NTA parts, if they are on. Notes to the right of the split point, on the other hand, trigger the UP1 and UP2 parts. See “Using Split mode” on p. 39.

OCTAVE button

This button allows you to transpose the real-time parts in octave steps (page 37).

PERFORMANCE LIST button

This button calls up the Performance List (page 41).

PERFORMANCE WRITE button

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

USB MEMORY button

Press this button to call up a list of the files stored on the USB memory connected to the BK-7m‘s USB MEMORY port.

RHYTHM FAMILY buttons

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

TEMPO buttons

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

NOTE

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

SYNC START button

This buttons is used to activate or switch off the BK-7m’s Sync Start function. If it is on, Music Style playback can be started by simply playing a note or chord on the external keyboard. See also page 31.

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

AUDIO REC button

This button is used to start audio recording of your performance. This function records everything the BK-7m transmits to its OUTPUT sockets (audio signals you play back and audio versions of the MIDI parts you control). See page 46.

BASS INV button

This button is used to switch the Bass Inversion function on and off (page 32).

TAP TEMPO button

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

Pressing and holding this button calls up the BK-7m’s “Metronome” page.

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 Music Style Variation (which is selected with the VARIATION buttons).

VARIATION 1/2/3/4 buttons

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

INTRO button

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

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

NOTE

You can also press this button during Music Style playback.

ENDING button

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

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

START/STOP button

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

Rear panel

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Rear panel

CD E

USB COMPUTER port

Use a USB cable to connect the BK-7m to your computer via this connector (page 17).

USB MEMORY port

Connect a 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.

AUDIO INPUT R & L/MONO sockets

These sockets allow you to connect the audio outputs of an external signal source (CD/mp3 player, synthesizer, etc.).

(The [AUDIO IN] knob on the front panel allows you to set the input level of the signals received via these sockets.)

AUDIO OUTPUT R & L/MONO sockets

These sockets transmit all audio signals the BK-7m generates as well as the signals you input to the BK-7m.

FG H

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 17).

PEDAL FC-7 socket

This is where you connect an optional FC-7 pedal unit. The functions of this unit are programmable on the BK-7m. See “Pedal Controller FC-7” on p. 65.

MIDI IN & OUT sockets

You can connect MIDI devices to these sockets (page 16).

POWER switch

Turns the power on/off (page 19).

DC IN socket

Connect the supplied AC adapter PSB-1U here (page 15).

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.

PHONES socket

This is where you can connect a pair of optional headphones (Roland RH-series).

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 selectable (page 63).

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Shortcut list

4. Shortcut list

Pressing and holding the following buttons allows you to directly jump to a related parameter page, which is faster than selecting the page in question via the BK-7m’s menu

Press and hold Function

Transposition key default (“0”)

Open the “Style Track Mute” or “Song Track Mute” page

Open the “Split” page

Open the “Metronome” page

5. Before you start using the BK-7m

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Before you start using the BK-7m

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-7m’s DC IN jack.

BK-7m’s rear panel

Connecting the BK-7m to an amplifier, mixer, etc.

You can also connect the BK-7m’s OUTPUT sockets to the audio inputs of an external instrument (digital piano, etc.), in which case you don’t need an external amplifier.

NOTE

To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections.

Switch off all devices.

Connect the BK-7m’s OUTPUT jacks to the inputs of your external device. Connect the outputs of an external signal source to the BK-7m’s INPUT sockets.

Connecting the BK-7m to an ampliﬁer

Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

Note: Be sure to use only the AC adapter supplied with the

unit (PSB-1U). 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-7m for an extended period of time, disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.

INPUT L + R

OUTPUT R + L/MONO

Connecting the BK-7m to the audio inputs of another instrument

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-7m). The connectors at the other end need to match the input sockets of the device to which you are connecting the BK-7m.

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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.

Connecting a MIDI device

To control the BK-7m using your digital piano, MIDI accordion, etc., you need to connect it as follows:

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

Use two MIDI cables (commercially available) to connect the BK-7m’s MIDI IN socket to the MIDI OUT socket of the external MIDI instrument.

To transmit MIDI data to an external device (sequencer, computer, sound module, etc.), connect the BK-7m’s MIDI OUT socket to the MIDI IN socket of that device.

If you wish to use the BK-7m with a digital piano, connect its MIDI OUT socket to the digital piano’s MIDI IN socket, and its MIDI IN socket to the digital piano’s MIDI OUT socket.

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI-compatible digital piano, etc.

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

MIDI master keyboard, etc.

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-7m from such an instrument, you need to set the latter to transmit MIDI messages (OUT).

NOTE

See “Wizard Connection” on p. 22 for how to ensure that the BK-7m receives (the correct) MIDI messages.

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Connecting the BK-7m to your computer

If you use a USB cable (commercially available) to connect the COMPUTER port located on the BK-7m’s rear panel to the USB port of your computer, you’ll be able to do the following things.

•Use the BK-7m as a sound module.

• By transferring MIDI data between the BK-7m 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-7m to your computer as shown below.

USB cable

Computer

USB port

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

As an alternative, you can connect the BK-7m’s MIDI OUT and MIDI IN sockets to a MIDI interface and connect the latter to your computer.

Connecting a television set

Video cable

(Commercially available)

(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-7m and the television set you’ll be connecting.

Connect the BK-7m to your television set.

Use a video cable (commercially available) to connect the BK-7m’s VIDEO OUTPUT jack to the television set.

Switch on the BK-7m (see p. 19).

Switch on your television set.

(As necessary) Specify the television output format (see p. 63).

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 63.

Television

If the computer doesn’t ‘see’ the BK-7m

Normally, you don’t need to install a driver in order to connect the BK-7m 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. 64.

■ 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-7m cannot be transmitted or received.

• Switch on the power to the BK-7m before you start up the MIDI application on your computer. Never turn the BK-7m’s power on/off while your MIDI application is running.

Connecting an optional footswitch, pedal or pedal unit

■ Footswitch or expression pedal

The BK-7m 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) —or— Optional expression pedal (Roland EV-series)

If you connect a footswitch, you can select the function it should perform (page 64). By default, the footswitch will control the “Hold” function.

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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.

■ FC-7 pedal unit

You can also connect an optional FC-7 MIDI Foot Controller to the PEDAL FC-7 socket.

Attaching the BK-7m to a stand

By using the separately sold PDS-10, you can attach the BK-7m to a stand as shown in the illustration below.

NOTE

Use only the screws (M5x12) supplied with the BK-7m to attach the unit to the Roland PDS-10 stand (sold separately). Other screws or other usages of the screw holes may damage the BK-7m.

NOTE

Never insert the screws supplied with the BK-7m without attaching the BK-7m to the PDS-10 stand.

NOTE

When using the PDS-10, extend the legs to their maximum spread. Do not allow the overall height including the BK-7m to exceed 1 meter.

PSD-10 stand plate

BK-7m bottom plate

At first, the switches of this pedal board are assigned Music Style control functions. You can, however, assign other functions to these switches (page 65).

Note: Be sure to use the screws supplied with the BK-7m.

The assembly (BK-7m and PDS-10) should look as shown to the right.

• See the PDS-10’s owner’s manual for details about how to attach the BK-7m to it.

•For this procedure, turn the BK-7m upside-down, and place a bunch of newspapers or magazines under the four corners or at both ends to prevent damage to the buttons and controls. Also, you should try to orient the BK-7m so no buttons or controls get damaged.

NOTE

When turning the BK-7m upside-down, handle with care to avoid dropping it, or allowing it to fall or tip over.

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Listening through headphones

You can use headphones to enjoy the BK-7m without disturbing those around you, such as at night.

Plug the headphones into the PHONES socket located on the BK-7m’s rear panel.

If you don’t want to disturb others, switch off the external amplification system, because the BK-7m’s OUTPUT sockets remain active even when you connect headphones.

Use the BK-7m’s [VOLUME] knob to adjust the headphone volume.

■ 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.

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

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

Switch off the external amplification system.

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

VOLUME

Press and hold the [POWER] switch until the “Starting Up…” message appears in the display.

The power will turn on, an opening message will appear in the BK-7m’s screen, and then the main page will appear.

After a brief interval, the BK-7m will be ready to produce sound.

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).

Use the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the volume.

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NOTE

See “Wizard Connection” on p. 22 for how to ensure that the BK-7m receives MIDI messages from an external device.

Turning the power off

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

NOTE

Never switch off the BK-7m 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.

Press the BK-7m’s [POWER] switch.

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

Demo of the BK-7m

Your BK-7m 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-7m’s demo function. See “Connecting a television set” on p. 17.

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

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. 15.

The BK-7m plays back a few Music Styles and displays a few pictures.

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

6. Basic operation of the BK-7m

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Basic operation of the BK-7m

About the display and cursor operation

This section introduces the information that appears on the main page in the BK-7m’s display and how to navigate the menu.

Main page

Current measure Time signature

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

Real-time part ﬁeld: UP1, UP2, LWR, MBS

Selected sound

Moving the cursor and setting parameter values

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

Tempo setting

Cursor

Name of the loaded ﬁle

One Touch indication

Moving between windows

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

Press [MENU] button.

The display changes to:

This page allows you to select the function group that contains the setting you want to change (indications followed by a “ ” symbol mean that you can select other display pages).

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

For this example, we will select “Global”.

Press the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial (“PUSH”) to go to the “Global” function group.

The display changes to:

Press the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to confirm your selection.

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

In our example, we want to change the tempo.

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

Press and release the dial to confirm your setting.

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

On this display page, “Display Brightness” and “Tuning” can be changed directly. The remaining entries are followed by a “ ” symbol, meaning that they 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 dial to go to the corresponding function group or setting.

BK-7m’s main page.

The [EXIT] button stops flashing.

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Wizard Connection

7. Wizard Connection

Your BK-7m contains a “Wizard Connection” that tells you step by step how to set up the BK-7m for MIDI communication. This wizard saves you a lot of time, which is why we recommend using it each time you connect a different MIDI device to the BK-7m.

Press the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the

Generic procedure

Usually, when you connect an external instrument to the BK-7m’s MIDI IN socket, a display page appears to signal that the “Wizard Connection” function has detected a MIDI instrument and can be used to make the desired MIDI settings.

If that message is not displayed, the external instrument probably doesn’t transmit Active Sensing (FEH) messages. To start the BK-7m’s “Wizard Connection” function, simply press any key on the external instrument’s keyboard. Alternatively, you can select the “Wizard Connection” function by hand: [MENU] button ‰ “Wizard Connection”.

Perform all required connections, taking care to also connect a MIDI cable.

See “Connecting the BK-7m to an amplifier, mixer, etc.” on p. 15 and “Connecting a MIDI device” on p. 16.

NOTE

If you want to work with a Roland digital piano, we recommend also connecting the BK-7m’s MIDI OUT socket to the digital piano’s MIDI IN socket. That way, your Roland piano is automatically set to “Local Off”, which is usually more convenient.

Press the BK-7m’s [POWER] switch.

“Wizard Connection” function.

Press the [EXIT] button if you don’t need the “Wizard Connection” function. In that case, the BK-7m goes on using the last configuration you selected. If you do not make any settings, this display page disappears automatically after 5 seconds.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select an instrument category, then press the dial.

The following categories are available:

Category Explanation

DIGITAL PIANO Digital pianos made by Roland and

other manufacturers.

ACCORDION Roland V-Accordion and accordions

made by other manufacturers.

MASTER KEYBOARD

GUITAR Guitar with MIDI interface (Roland

DIGITAL ORGAN Classic organs made by Roland/Rodg-

Master keyboards made by Roland/ Edirol and other manufacturers.

GI-20, etc.)

ers and other manufacturers.

Wait until the main page appears.

Power on the external MIDI device (Digital piano, V-Accordion, etc.).

If the MIDI connection between the external MIDI device’s MIDI OUT socket and the BK-7m’s MIDI IN socket is correct, a “MIDI Device Connected” page appears to signal that the BK-7m has detected a MIDI instrument.

COMPUTER/ SEQUENCER

Depending on the category you select, the

The BK-7m acts as multitimbral tone generator for a computer.

Wizard now asks you a series of questions.

Please follow the instructions shown in the display. See “Details about the ‘Wizard Connection’ categories” on p. 23.

At the end of the selected procedure, the BK-7m asks you to save the settings.

Press the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to save your settings.

The display briefly confirms the operation and then returns to the main page.

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Details about the ‘Wizard Connection’ categories

Press the [EXIT] button if you prefer not to save these settings. In that case, the BK-7m goes on using the last configuration you selected.

The settings of the last MIDI Set you saved will be loaded each time you switch on the BK-7m. There is thus no need to use the “Wizard Connection” function as long as you don’t change your MIDI setup.

NOTE

In addition to the parameters that can be saved to the “User1” MIDI Set, the “Wizard Connection” also saves other settings. See page 87 for details.

Details about the ‘Wizard Connection’ categories

Depending on the category and option inside that category, the BK-7m may ask you to play a few notes on the external instrument. This allows it to automatically set the correct MIDI channels and to make several other useful settings.

See also “‘Wizard Connection’ MIDI channel settings” on p. 26 for an overview of the other settings performed by the “Wizard Connection” function.

•the digital piano is already on when you switch on the BK-7m. In “Soft Thru: Piano” mode, the BK-7m transmits the note messages received via MIDI IN back to its MIDI OUT socket. Those messages are then used to trigger the digital piano’s tone generator. The piano’s “Local Off” setting indeed means that its keyboard is no longer connected to its internal tone generator.

Soft Thru: Piano

MIDI OUT

The keyboard’s messages are returned to the piano.

MIDI IN

MIDI OUT

What you play on the keyboard is transmitted to the BK-7m. The piano’s tone generator does not receive these messages.

‘DIGITAL PIANO’ category

Select “ROLAND” for a digital piano made by Roland that transmits on MIDI channel 1 by default.

•The only step will be “Wizard Settings will be saved” (see step (7) above).

Select “OTHERS” if your digital piano transmits on a different MIDI channel. Here, there are two steps:

•“Play a note on piano keyboard” ‰ Press any key on your digital piano.

•“Wizard Settings will be saved” (see step (7) above).

NOTE

If necessary, set the digital piano’s MIDI transmit and receive channels to the same number.

•The digital piano can be used to play the BK-7m’s real-time parts and to control the Arranger.

• Changing the status of the [SPLIT] button allows you to alternate between two chord recognition modes: “Pianist” ([SPLIT] button dark) and “Intelligent” ([SPLIT] button lights). See “Using Split mode” on p. 39 for details.

• See page 27 for how to switch the real-time parts on and off.

About ‘Soft Thru: Piano’

The “DIGITAL PIANO” settings automatically select the “Soft Thru: Piano” setting, which means that the BK-7m transmits a “Local Off” message to the piano when you switch it on. This only works if the following conditions are met:

•the BK-7m’s MIDI OUT socket is connected to the digital piano’s MIDI IN socket.

This connection is necessary to ensure that the digital piano’s tone generator does not receive the chords you play in the left half (while the [SPLIT] button lights), because the chord notes are usually only used to specify the arranger’s key.

NOTE

The digital piano’s “Local” parameter is not reset when you disconnect the MIDI cables. You may have to do this manually (see the digital piano’s owner’s manual). In most instances, however, switching the piano off and back on will reset the piano’s “Local” parameter to “On”.

‘ACCORDION’ category

Select “V-ACCORDION” if you want to control the BK-7m from a Roland FR-series instrument. Its treble, orchestral, bass & chord, and (if available) Free Bass sections will trigger the UP1, UP2, LWR and MBS parts respectively. The chords you play with the chord buttons (left hand) are used to “feed” the BK-7m’s Arranger.

•The only step will be “Wizard Settings will be saved” (see step (7) on page 22).

NOTE

The BK-7m’s wizard assumes that the FR-series accordion uses the default MIDI channel numbers.

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Wizard Connection

Select “OTHERS1” if you are using an accordion fitted with a MIDI interface. Its treble, chord 1 and bass sections will trigger the UP1 (+ UP2), LWR and MBS parts respectively. The chords you play with the chord buttons (left hand) are used to “feed” the BK-7m’s Arranger.

Here, there are four steps:

•“Play a note on treble section” ‰ Press any key or

button of the treble keyboard.

•“Play a note on chord section” ‰ Press any chord

button (left -hand section).

•“Play a note on bass section” ‰ Press any bass but-

ton (left -hand section).

•“Wizard Settings will be saved” (see step (7) on

page 22).

NOTE

See page 27 for how to switch the real-time parts on and off.

Select “OTHERS2” if you are using an accordion fitted with a MIDI interface that transmits its MIDI messages related to chords within one octave and “dim” chords without the root note.

Here, there are four steps:

•“Play a note on treble section” ‰ Press any key or

button of the treble keyboard.

•“Play a note on chord section” ‰ Press any chord

button (left -hand section).

•“Play a note on bass section” ‰ Press any bass but-

ton (left -hand section).

•“Wizard Settings will be saved” (see step (7) on

page 22).

The “Wizard Connection” function sets the BK-7m’s chord recognition to “Accordionist1” or “Accordionist2” (irrespective of whether or not the [SPLIT] button lights) and activates the “Split” and “Arranger Type” filters of the “Performance Hold” function to ensure that those settings don’t change when you recall another Performance memory or One Touch setting.

NOTE

Roland recommends leaving the [SPLIT] button off while you are using an “ACCORDION” category setting.

‘MASTER KEYBOARD’ category

Select “ONE CHANNEL” if your MIDI master keyboard only transmits on one MIDI channel. That MIDI channel will be used to control the BK-7m’s real-time parts UP1, UP2, LWR and MBS (only the ones whose button lights) and to “feed” the Arranger with chord information.

Here, there are two steps:

•“Play a note on master keyboard” ‰ Press any key

on the external MIDI device.

•“Wizard Settings will be saved” (see step (7) on

page 22).

NOTE

The “Type” setting (page 60) depends on the status of the [SPLIT] button: “Pianist” ([SPLIT] off) or “Intelligent” ([SPLIT] on).

Select “MULTI CHANNEL” if your MIDI master keyboard transmits on several MIDI channels simultaneously. The MIDI channels for the UP1, UP2, LWR and MBS parts are detected during the “Wizard” procedure. The chords you play in the lower zone (LWR) of your master keyboard are also used by the BK-7m’s Arranger.

Here, there are five steps:

•“Play a note on Upper 1 section” ‰ Press any key in

the highest (rightmost) zone to specify the MIDI channel for the UP1 part.

•“Play a note on Upper 2 section” ‰ Press any key in

the second zone from the right to specify the MIDI channel for the UP2 part.

•“Play a note on Lower section” ‰ Press any key in

the third zone from the right to specify the MIDI channel for the LWR part.

•“Play a note on Bass section” ‰ Press any key in the

third zone from the right to specify the MIDI channel for the MBS part.

•“Wizard Settings will be saved” (see step (7) on

page 22).

The “Wizard Connection” function sets the BK-7m’s chord recognition to “Intelligent” (irrespective of whether or not the [SPLIT] button lights) and activates the “Split” and “Arranger Type” filters of the “Performance Hold” function to ensure that those settings don’t change when you recall another Performance memory or One Touch setting.

NOTE

Roland recommends leaving the [SPLIT] button off while you are using the “MULTI CHANNEL” setting.

‘GUITAR’ category

Select this category to control the BK-7m from a guitar that is connected to a Roland guitar–MIDI interface (like the GI-20).

Here, there are two steps:

•“Play a guitar string” ‰ Play a note on any string on

your guitar.

•“Wizard Settings will be saved” (see step (7) on

page 22).

NOTE

By default, some guitar–MIDI interfaces use separate MIDI channels for each string. See the owner’s manual of your interface for how to ensure that the same channel is used for all strings.

An optional footswitch connected to the rear-panel PEDAL SWITCH/EXPRESSION socket is automatically assigned the “Chord Recognition OFF” function,

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Details about the ‘Wizard Connection’ categories

allowing you to control which notes you play on your guitar should be recognized by the BK-7m’s Arranger (see p. 65).

The “Wizard Connection” function sets the BK-7m’s chord recognition to “Guitarist” (irrespective of whether or not the [SPLIT] button lights) and activates the “Split” and “Arranger Type” filters of the “Performance Hold” function to ensure that those settings don’t change when you recall another Performance memory or One Touch setting.

NOTE

Roland recommends leaving the [SPLIT] button off while you are using this setting.

‘DIGITAL ORGAN’ category

Select “CHURCH ORGAN1” if your organ transmits on MIDI channels 12, 13 and 14.

•The only step will be “Wizard Settings will be saved” (see step (7) on page 22).

Select “CHURCH ORGAN2” if your organ transmits on MIDI channels 1, 2 and 3.

•The only step will be “Wizard Settings will be saved” (see step (7) on page 22).

The notes played on Manual II (Swell) and Manual I (Great) as well as the bass pedal board control the BK-7m’s real-time parts UP1, UP2, LWR and MBS. The chords played on Manual I (Great) are also used by the Arranger’s NTA section (for chord recognition).

•“Wizard Settings will be saved” (see step (7) on

page 22).

NOTE

Roland recommends leaving the [SPLIT] button off while you are using the “MULTI CHANNEL” setting.

NOTE

Roland recommends leaving the [SPLIT] button off while you are using one of these settings.

‘COMPUTER/SEQUENCER’ category

This “Wizard Connection” option configures the BK-7m for use as a multitimbral sound module that is controlled by a software sequencer running on your computer.

•The only step will be “Wizard Settings will be saved” (see step (7) on page 22).

NOTE

This option disables MIDI data reception by the BK-7m’s Arranger and real-time parts, because all 16 MIDI channels are already taken.

Select “ELECTRONIC ORGAN” if your organ transmits on other MIDI channels than the ones selected for “CHURCH ORGAN1” and “CHURCH ORGAN2”. In this mode, the BK-7m’s wizard detects the MIDI channel numbers to be assigned to UP1, UP2, LWR and MBS. The chords you play on the lower manual (LWR) are also used by the BK-7m’s Arranger.

Here, there are four steps:

•“Play a note on Upper section” ‰ Press any key on

the upper manual to specify the MIDI channel for the UP1 and UP2 parts.

•“Play a note on Lower section” ‰ Press any key on

the lower manual to specify the MIDI channel for the LWR part.

•“Play a note on Pedal section” ‰ Press any pedal-

board key to specify the MIDI channel for the MBS part.

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Wizard Connection

‘Wizard Connection’ MIDI channel settings

Category Type BK-7m’s real-time parts

DIGITAL PIANO ROLAND UP1, UP2, LWR, MBS, NTA (Note-to-Arranger) 1 Entire keyboard

OTHERS UP1, UP2, LWR, MBS, NTA (Note-to-Arranger) 1~16*

ACCORDION V-ACCORDION UP1 1 Treble

UP2 4 Orchestra

LWR + NTA (Note-to-Arranger) 3 Chords

MBS + NTA (Note-to-Arranger) 2 Bass/Free Bass

NTA (Note-to-Arranger) 5 Orchestral Bass

NTA (Note-to-Arranger) 6 Orchestral Chord

NTA (Note-to-Arranger) 7 Orchestral Free Bass

OTHERS1 or OTHERS2

MASTER KEYBOARD ONE CHANNEL UP1, UP2, LWR, MBS, NTA (Note-to-Arranger) 1~16* Entire keyboard

MULTI CHANNEL

UP1 + UP2 1~16* Treble

LWR + NTA (Note-to-Arranger) 1~16* Chord 1

MBS 1~16* Bass

UP1 1~16* Highest zone

UP2 1~16* Second zone from right

LWR + NTA (Note-to-Arranger) 1~16* Third zone from right

MIDI channel

Sections

Entire keyboard

MBS 1~16* Lowest zone

GUITAR UP1, UP2, LWR, MBS, NTA (Note-to-Arranger) 1~16* All notes

DIGITAL ORGAN CHURCH

ORGAN1

CHURCH ORGAN2

ELECTRONIC ORGAN

COMPUTER Song part 1~Song part 16 1~16 Recorder tracks 1~16

[*] The wizard detects the MIDI channel(s) on which the external instrument is transmitting and sets it/them automatically.

UP1 + UP2 13 Manual II (Swell)

LWR + NTA (Note-to-Arranger) 12 Manual I (Great)

MBS 14 Bass pedals

UP1 + UP2 2 Manual II (Swell)

LWR + NTA (Note-to-Arranger) 1 Manual I (Great)

MBS 3 Bass pedals

UP1 + UP2 1~16 Upper manual

LWR 1~16 Lower manual

MBS 1~16 Pedal section

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Playing the BK-7m’s real-time parts

8. Playing the BK-7m’s real-time parts

Your BK-7m contains four real-time parts that can be controlled via MIDI: UP1, UP2, LWR and MBS. Feel free to use only one of them at a time or to control them simultaneously. You can assign the desired sounds (or “Tones”) to each of these parts.

See page 91 for a list of the available sounds.

Selecting Tones for the real-time parts

Switching real-time parts on and off

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

PAR T

On the BK-7m, the sounds you can assign to the realtime parts are called “Tones”. The BK-7m allows you to assign any of the available Tones to any of the four real-time parts.

Tones can be selected in three ways:

Selecting Tones using the [PART] button

Press the [PART] button.

The display now shows you which Tones are currently assigned to the four real-time parts:

The [1], [2], [3] and [4] buttons are now used to switch the real-time parts on and off:

While the [PART] indicator lights, the indicators of the [1], [2], [3] and [4] buttons show which real-time parts are currently active.

Press the [1], [2], [3] or [4] button to switch the corresponding part (MBS, LWR, UP2 or UP1) on (indicator lights) or off (indicator goes dark).

See “‘Wizard Connection’ MIDI channel settings” on p. 26 for the MIDI channels the real-time parts receive on. This obviously depends on the selected category and option (see p. 22).

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the real-time whose Tone assignment you want to change.

Press the dial to jump to the following page:

If the Tone you need belongs to another family (see p. 91), press the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial.

If the Tone is part of the currently selected family, you can skip to step (6).

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the desired family, then press the dial to confirm your selection.

Rotate the dial to select the desired Tone.

The names of the BK-7m’s SuperNATURAL sounds start with an “N” (“N.Trombone” and “N.Tenor Sax”).

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Playing the BK-7m’s real-time parts

NOTE

The SuperNATURAL sounds can only be assigned to the UP1 part.

Play a few notes on the external keyboard to audition the sound.

If the part is active (see p. 27), you should now hear the newly selected Tone.

Press [EXIT] to leave the Tone selection page.

Using the [UP1], [UP2], [LWR] and [MBS] buttons to select Tones

Press and hold the [UP1], [UP2], [LWR] or [MBS] button.

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

If the Tone you need belongs to another family (see p. 91), press the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial.

If the Tone is part of the currently selected family, you can skip to step (4).

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the desired family, then press the dial to confirm your selection.

Selecting a Tone on the main page

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

The name of one of the four real-time parts and the sound assigned to it are shown in the bottom left corner:

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the part indication, then press the dial.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the real-time part whose Tone assignment you want to change.

Rotate the dial to select the desired Tone.

Press [EXIT] to leave the Tone selection page.

The name of the Tone currently used by this part is displayed to its right.

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to move the cursor towards the name of the Tone currently assigned to the selected real-time part.

Press the dial.

If the Tone you need belongs to another family (see p. 91), press the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial.

If the Tone is part of the currently selected family, you can skip to step (8).

Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the desired family, then press the dial to confirm your selection.

Parameter

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Selecting Tones for the real-time parts

Supernatural sound controls

Rx MIDI Message

Explanation

Rotate the dial to select the desired Tone.

Press [EXIT] to leave the Tone selection page.

NOTE

You can also select the BK-7m’s Tones via MIDI. Be aware, however, that if the BK-7m 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.

Selecting SuperNATURAL sounds (UP1 part)

The BK-7m contains two high-quality brass Tones based on Roland’s SuperNATURAL technology. These are called “N.Trombone” and “N.Tenor Sax”. See the “Tone List” on p. 91.

Various expressive performance elements typical of brass instruments were difficult to play on a keyboard, but can now be reproduced without special operations and played expressively with a realistic tone. If you play legato, the sound changes smoothly between notes. If you play staccato, the sound has a crisp attack.

If you play a note and then press a second key without releasing the previous key, only the second note sounds (monophonic). If, however, you press several keys simultaneously, the UP1 part plays chords (polyphonic).

Other parameters that can be controlled in realtime are:

Supernatural sound controls

Parameter

Rx MIDI Message

Explanation

Noise Level CC 16

Default: 64

Play Stability CC 17

Default: 64

Growl Sens CC 18

Default: 0 (no growl)

Staccato CC 80

0~63: Normal, 64~127: Staccato

Fall CC81

0~63: Normal, 64~127: Fall

This adjusts the amount of breath and keys noise.

Adjusts the accuracy of the player. Using values near 0, the initial pitch at the beginning of each note will be unstable. There will also be a greater spread between the timing of each player’s notes. Using values near 7F, the pitch at the beginning of each note and the timing of the notes will both be accurate.

Adjusts the amount of growl for strongly played notes. Using values near 0, the amount of growl at the beginning of each note will be minimal. Using values near 7F, the beginning of each note will have the maximum amount of growl. The more strongly you play the keyboard, the stronger this effect will be

If you set staccato, the played notes result distinctly separate while also short in length.

If you set Fall, the release of sound will behave in the manner distinctive of brass instruments, meaning that the volume will also decrease.

Discontinuous pitch change

Dynamics Modulation Change the dynamic of

Pitch Bender The discontinuous pitch

change is typical of brass instruments, instead of the normal smooth pitch change. When you apply a downward bend, the sound will behave in the manner distinctive of brass instruments, meaning that the volume will also decrease.

played note.

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Music Style functions

9. Music Style functions

The BK-7m contains a function that plays back automatic accompaniments called “Music Styles”. This section explains how to take advantage of the BK-7m’s accompaniments.

Volume balance between the backing and the real-time parts

If the Music Style accompaniment is too loud or too soft with respect to the real-time parts you are using, you can change the balance with the [BALANCE] knob:

BALANCE

Turn it towards “PART” to make the accompaniment softer, or towards “BACKING” if the real-time parts are too loud with respect to the accompaniment.

About the Music Styles

The BK-7m can generate interactive accompaniments based on the Music Style you select. Each Music Style is a typical accompaniment for a given musical genre. The BK-7m comes with 433 internal Music Styles divided over 10 families (see the “RHYTHM FAMILY” section on the front panel).

The melodic accompaniment parts of the selected Music Styles follow the chords you play on the external MIDI controller (keyboard, MIDI accordion, MIDI guitar, etc.). The BK-7m uses special MIDI parts to receive this note information: “NTA”, which is short for “Note-toArranger”. Your MIDI controller must therefore transmit its note information for the accompaniment function (Arranger) on a MIDI channel assigned to an NTA part.

Using Music Styles

The “interactive” aspect about the Music Styles is that you can change the key of the accompaniment simply by playing different notes or chord on your MIDI controller. Additionally, you can select different variations (more or less complex arrangements) for the active Music Style. The BK-7m provides several buttons for this.

■ START/STOP

This button is used to start and stop Music Style playback. While a Music Style 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) Music Style playback simply by playing on the external MIDI controller. See the next function.

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Roland BK-7m User Guide

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, pedal or pedal unit

Listening through headphones

Turning the power on/off

Turning the power on

Turning the power off

About the display and cursor operation

Main page

Moving the cursor and setting parameter values

Moving between windows

Wizard Connection

Generic procedure

Details about the ‘Wizard Connection’ categories

‘DIGITAL PIANO’ category

‘ACCORDION’ category

‘GUITAR’ category

‘DIGITAL ORGAN’ category

‘COMPUTER/SEQUENCER’ category

Selecting Tones for the real-time parts

Switching real-time parts on and off

Selecting Tones using the [PART] button

Selecting a Tone on the main page

Selecting SuperNATURAL sounds (UP1 part)

Music Style functions

Volume balance between the backing and the real-time parts

About the Music Styles

Using Music Styles