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For the USA 2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information StatementBK-5 Backing Keyboard For C.A. US (Proposition 65)For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directive EMC 2004/108/EC. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to rain or moisture. WARNING NOTICE AVIS FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT 3 rENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH Conventions in this manual About this manual Owners Manual 6 1. Important notes BK-5 Before using external USB storage devices Additional precautions Maintenance Placement Power supply Storage devices that can be connected to the BK-5s USB MEMORY port 7 Handling CDsLiability and copyright Supported Standard MIDI Files About audio files 8 2. FeaturesPerformance List function 16 NTA parts (Note-to-Arranger) Composite Video Out All-in-one arranger instrument 16 Song parts Three real-time parts USB-based audio player and audio recorder High-quality rhythms Four suitable settings for each rhythm (One Touch) USB-based Standard MIDI Files and rhythm player Song and Rhythm Makeup Tools for Standard MIDI Files and rhythms Possibility to create new rhythms and to edit existing ones Multi-effects for rhythms or Standard MIDI files and real-time parts 9 Contents15. Menu options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 14. Lock functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 13. Recording your performance as audio data . . . . . 52 12. Adding pictures to the music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 11. Performance Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 10. Other important functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 9. Using the BK-5 as a USB player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 8. Rhythm functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 7. Playing the BK-5s real-time parts . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 6. Basic operation of the BK-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Performance Edit parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Global parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Mastering Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Makeup Tools (rhythms and SMF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Editing individual rhythm events (Micro Edit). . . . . . 99 MIDI parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 10 16. Visual Control function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Style Converter 4 system requirements. . . . . . . . . . 140 11 3. Panel description15 4. Shortcut list16 5. Before you start using the BK-5Connecting the AC adaptorTurn the [VOLUME] knob all the way to the Connect the included power cord to the AC adapter. Connect the AC adaptor to the BK-5s DC IN jack. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. Connecting the BK-5 to an amplifier, mixer, etc.Turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way to the Switch off all devices. Connect the BK-5s OUTPUT jacks to the inputs of your external device. 17 Connecting a MIDI deviceConnection example MIDI channels Connecting the BK-5 to your computerRefer to the Roland website for system requirements. Roland website: http://www.roland.com/ If the computer doesnt see the BK-5 18 Connecting a television setSwitch off the BK-5 and the television set youll be connecting. Connect the BK-5 to your 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. Connecting an optional footswitch, hold pedal or expression pedalFootswitch or expression pedal, hold pedal 19 Connecting a portable audio playerListening through headphonesUse the BK-5s [VOLUME] knob to adjust the headphone volume.Cautions when using headphones Installing the music restInstall the music rest as shown in the illus- tration. 20 Turning the power on/offTurning the power onTurn the [VOLUME] knob all the way to the Press the [POWER] switch to turn on the power. Switch on your amplification system or con- nect a pair of headphones (see p. 19). Use the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the vol- ume. Turning the power offTurn the [VOLUME] knob all the way to the Switch off your external amplification sys- tem if you are using one. Press the BK-5s [POWER] switch.The display will go dark and the power will turn off. Energy saving function 21 Demo of the BK-522 6. Basic operation of the BK-5About the display and cursor operationMain page Moving the cursor and setting parameter valuesRotate the dial to move the cursor to the parameter whose value you want to change. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to confirm your selection. Rotate the [CURSORVALUE] dial to change the value. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button again to deselect the UP1 field. Moving between windowsPress [MENU] button. Rotate the [CURSORVALUE] dial to select the entry of the desired function group. 24 7. Playing the BK-5s real-time parts27 8. Rhythm functions34 9. Using the BK-5 as a USB player41 10. Other important functions45 11. Performance ListsPerformance/Music Assistant/ Factory Songs infoPress the PERFORMANCE [LIST] button. Loading a Performance/Music Assistant/Factory Songs ListSwitch on the BK-5. Connect an optional USB memory to the BK-5. Rotate the [CURSORVALUE] dial to select the Performance List you want to use. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to confirm your selection. 46 Recalling a Performance/Music Assistant/Factory Songs memoryQuickly locating Performance memories Saving your settings as a Performance 47 Other Performance List functionsIf you select RenameRepeat steps (1) and (2) above to complete the name. Press the [WRITE] button to save the Perfor- mance List under the new name. If you select DeleteRotate the [CURSORVALUE] dial to select ton to delete the Performance List. If you select Make New ListRotate the [CURSORVALUE] dial to select the desired character, then use the TONE buttons. Repeat steps (1) and (2) above to complete the name. Press the [WRITE] button to create the new Performance List, which is currently empty. 48 Editing Performance memories50 12. Adding pictures to the music52 13. Recording your performance as audio dataRecordingConnect the USB memory to which you wish to save the audio data. Prepare everything you want to record: Set the desired balance between the rhythm/song and the real-time parts using the BALANCE buttons. Press the [AUDIO REC] button (its indicator Press the [START/STOP] button. At the end of the song, press the [AUDIO REC] or [START/STOP] button to stop recording. 53 Listening to your recordingSaving your recording as an audio file 54 14. Lock functionsSwitching the locks on and offConnect the USB memory and load a Perfor- mance memory (page 45) or a rhythm (page 29). Press and hold one of the RHYTHM FAMILY buttons. Start playback of the selected rhythm. Select a different Performance memory. Again press and hold any RHYTHM FAMILY button to unlock the RHYTHM function. 55 15. Menu optionsThe BK-5s [MENU] button provides access to the available parameters and functions. The following function groups are available: General procedurePress the [MENU] button (its indicator lights). Rotate the [CURSORVALUE] dial to select the desired function group. Internal LyricsLoad a song with lyrics data (see p. 35). Select the Internal Lyrics command (see General procedure). At the end of the song, press and hold the [EXIT] button to return to the main page. External Lyrics 56 Performance Edit parameters65 Global parameters71 Mastering ToolsThe available presets are: CompressorSelect a keyboard part, an SMF song or a rhythm and start playback. Set the Switch parameter to On to acti- vate the compressor.The compressor is now active. (Select Off to switch the compressor back off.) Use the [CURSORVALUE] dial to select the Preset parameter, then press the [ENTER/ Rotate the [CURSORVALUE] dial to select one of the available presets. Write User This function allows you to save the settings you made on the Compressor page. Rotate the [CURSORVALUE] dial to select ton to save the current settings.The available presets are: 72 EqualizerTo edit the Equalizer parameters, use [MENU] button Mastering Tools Equalizer. Select a keyboard part, an SMF song or a rhythm and start playback. Set the Switch parameter to On to acti- vate the equalizer. Use the [CURSORVALUE] dial to select the Preset parameter, then press the [ENTER/ Rotate the [CURSORVALUE] dial to select one of the available presets. Write User This function allows you to save the settings you made on the Equalizer page. 73 Rotate the [CURSORVALUE] dial to select ton to save the current settings. 74 Makeup Tools (rhythms and SMF)Using the Makeup ToolsSelect the rhythm or SMF song you wish to modify on the connected USB memory (see p. 34). Press the [START/STOP] button to start play- back of the song or rhythm. Press the [MENU] button. Rotate the [CURSORVALUE] dial to select Makeup Tools, then press the [ENTER/ CommonRotate the [CURSORVALUE] dial to select the desired Common parameter, then 75 InstrumentPress the [MENU] button to jump to the location where the instrument is used. See Saving your new rhythm or song (SMF) version on p. 80. 79 Freeze Data80 Saving your new rhythm or song (SMF) version81 Rhythm Composer (programming your own rhythms)Patterns (Divisions) Tracks Looped vs. one-shot patterns What are rhythms?Several drum tracks are possible Clearing the RAM memory (Initialize Rhythm)Press the [MENU] button, select Rhythm Composer, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button. Press the [MENU] button (its indicator Initialize Rhythm is already selected, so Use the [CURSORVALUE] dial and [ENTER/ SELECT] button to edit the available param- eters. Press the [WRITE] button (its indicator flashes) to confirm your settings. Rotate the [CURSORVALUE] dial to select YES and press the [ENTER/SELECT] button. 82 Getting ready for the first track85 Recording a rhythm patternAuditioning your rhythm and adding more tracks Saving your rhythmRotate the [CURSORVALUE] dial to select Save and press the [ENTER/SELECT] but- ton. Use the TONE buttons to select a different character. Rotate the [CURSORVALUE] dial to select the next character position you want to change. Repeat steps (3) and (4) to complete the name. Press the [WRITE] button to confirm your desire to save the rhythm. 86 Recording other tracks and divisionsHelp function on the main Rhythm Composer pagePress and hold the [NUMERIC] button. Press the [EXIT] or [NUMERIC] button to return to the main Rhythm Composer page. 87 Muting tracks while recording othersPress the [TRACK MUTE] button. Press the [TRACK MUTE] button again to switch off the mute function (the M dis- appears). Solo 88 Rhythm Track Edit functionsReturn to the main Rhythm Composer page. Press the [MENU] button (its indicator Use the [CURSORVALUE] dial to select Track Edit, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.You can use the [CURSORVALUE] dial and [ENTER/ SELECT] button to edit the available functions. QuantizePress the [WRITE] button (its indicator flashes) to 89 ErasePress the [WRITE] button (its indicator flashes) to 90 DeletePress the [WRITE] button (its indicator flashes) to Copy 91 Set Location to Source.The following parameters are displayed: Select a rhythm. Rotate the [CURSORVALUE] dial to select the track to be copied. Press the [KEY] button to listen to the pat- tern you are about to copy. 92 12.13. 16. 15. 14. 99 Editing individual rhythm events (Micro Edit)General procedureParameters you can change 100 Editing events101 Other edit operationsSelect the event you want to edit. Press the [MENU] button (its indicator Use the [CURSORVALUE] dial to select the event you want to delete. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button icon to remove the event you selected. Select the event you want to move. Select the Move Event function. Set To Bar, To Beat and To CPT. Press the [WRITE] button to confirm your settings and move the event. Select the event you want to copy. Select the Copy Event function. Use thePlace Event function to specify where you want to insert the copied event(s). Select the Place Event function. Set To Bar, To Beat and To CPT. Press the [WRITE] button to confirm your settings and paste the new event(s). 102 MIDI parametersWhats MIDI Local Loading a MIDI SetKey/Rhythm PK Series Song User1~8 Rotate the [CURSORVALUE] dial to select the MIDI Set field. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to edit the MIDI Set field. Use the [CURSORVALUE] dial to select the MIDI Set you want to load. 103 + SMF +Rhythm111 Factory ResetFormatting a USB memory 113 16. Visual Control function115 17. Troubleshooting117 18. Rhythm listRhythm list 118 Rhythm division program change numbersE-Series compatibility Recalling a Performance memory from the loaded Performance List via MIDIHere is how to calculate which values to assign to the CC00, CC32 and PC messages: 119 19. Tone List125 20. Drum Sets138 21. Specifications141 22. MIDI Implementation Chart[Backing Keyboard] Date: November 2011 Model: BK-5 Version: 1.00 Chord Intelligence 142 23. Chord Intelligence144 Index
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