Page 1 Enter the following URL in your computer. • Tone & Drum Kit List http://www.roland.com/manuals/ This is a list of the sounds contained in the BK-9. • Rhythm List Choose “BK-9” as the product name. This is a list of the rhythms contained in the BK-9.
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Page 4: Using The Unit Safely
Do not operate for a long This unit should be used only with a rack period of time at a high volume level, or or stand that is recommended by Roland. 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.
Page 5 Also, disconnect the power plug from Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the the power outlet whenever the unit is to remain unused for an extended period of “Information”...
Page 6: Important Notes
• Do not apply undue force to the music stand while reception. Do not use this device in the vicinity of it is in use. • Never connect your USB memory to the BK-9 via a such receivers. USB hub.
Page 8: Look At What You Can Do
Select tones that match the atmosphere of the p.76 current rhythm (One Touch) Your BK-9 allows you to record a song as MIDI data. p. 41 There are four One Touch memories per rhythm. Record by the 16-Track sequencer p.81...
Page 9 The power will turn off after a specified time has elapsed p.25 When thirty minutes have elapsed since you last played or operated the BK-9, the power will turn off automatically. * If you don’t want the power to turn off automatically, change the “Auto Off ” setting (p. 143).
Page 10: Table Of Contents
How Can You Tell Whether the ONE TOUCH Function is On 6. Before You Start Using BK-9 ....... . 20 or Off? .
Page 11 Rename a Performance ........62 KEY (Transpose) .
Page 12 Global Change ....... . .114 PercSlowTime ......134 Shift Clock .
Page 13 Utility ............143 Rx .
Page 14: Panel Description
SYNC START button VOLUME knob This button is used to switch the BK-9’s Sync Start or Sync Stop Use this knob to set BK-9’s global output volume (all signals function either on or off. If it is on, rhythm playback can be either transmitted to the OUTPUT jack).
Page 15: Right Front Panel
(pause) song playback. MENU button Left and Right displays This button allows you to open the BK-9’s menu page, where you These displays show information related to your operation. can view and select all available functions.
Page 16 The BK-9 will also display the chords of such Standard MIDI files harmonic bars. (SMF). For more details see ““ p. 47...
Page 17: Rear Panel
If BK-9’s power has been turned off automatically, you can use the [POWER] switch to turn the BK-9 back on. If you don’t want the See “Connecting Optional Pedals” (p. 22) power to turn off automatically, set the “Auto Off” parameter to FC-7 PEDAL sockets “OFF”...
Page 18: Shortcut List
Pressing and holding the following buttons (or button combinations) allows you to directly jump to a related parameter page, which is faster than selecting the page in question via BK-9’s menu. Some of these buttons activate a lock function (p. 63).
Page 19 Press and hold Function Opens the “Audio Key” page. Opens the “Organ Commons” page. Opens the “Super NATURAL Edit” page if the [Super NATURAL] button lights. Opens the “Chord Loop” page. Pressing and holding one of the D-BEAM buttons opens “D Beam” page. Press and hold the desired PART ON/OFF button ([UPPER1], [UPPER2], [LOWER], [M.
Page 20: Before You Start Using Bk-9
NOTE If you won’t be using the BK-9 for an extended period of time, disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. Ground Terminal Depending on the circumstances of a particular setup, you may Use the BK-9s [AUDIO IN] knob to adjust the volume.
Page 21: Listening Through Headphones
Use the BK-9’s [MIC VOLUME] knob to adjust the happens, use connection cables that do not contain resistors. microphone audio level. Please set the Phantom switch on the rear of BK-9 according to your Listening Through Headphones microphone type. NOTE...
Page 22: Connecting An Optional Vocal Performer (Ve-5, Ve-20)
Before You Start Using BK-9 The BK-9 MIDI THRU socket exactly duplicates whatever data is being Connecting an Optional Vocal received at the BK-9 MIDI IN socket. It is used to connect to the MIDI IN of another device. Performer (VE-5, VE-20) MIDI channels MIDI provides sixteen channels, numbered 1~16.
Page 23: Connecting The Bk-9 To Your Computer
Switch on your television set. for a song recorded on the BK-9 cannot be transmitted or received. • Switch on the power to the BK-9 before you start up the MIDI (As necessary) Specify the television output format (p. application on your computer. Never turn the BK-9’s power on/off 147).
Page 24: Installing The Music Rest
Using BK-9” (p. 20). If you turn on equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction or equipment failure. If you place the BK-9 on a stand, you must use the KS-12 (sold separately). Turning the Power On NOTE •...
Page 25: Turning The Power Off
Left Display Right Display Your BK-9 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.
Page 26: Basic Operation Of The Bk-9
Selecting the Display to Operate on It rhythm (or loaded indication file) Name of the last BK-9 is equipped with two displays so as give you access to several chord you played Lock status field useful information at the same time. Active part...
Page 27: How To Type A Name In Bk-9
Select a page where the above field is displayed, then How to type a name in BK-9 press and hold the [NUMERIC] button. Using BK-9 you’ll have to enter the name of a song, style or rename A pop-up window similar to the following appears: some existing files.
Page 28: Playing The Bk-9'S Real-Time Parts
Your BK-9 contains four real-time parts: Upper 1, Upper 2, Lower and Manual Bass. You can assign a desired sound to each part. You can easily choose to play your BK-9 either as an Organ or as a Piano. Selecting Piano and Organ Mode Easily The BK-9 allows you to configure the keyboard either in Piano or Organ mode by pressing just one button.
Page 29: About Supernatural Sounds
What is Behavior Modeling Technology? In the example above you selected [USER TONE/SuperNATURAL] . Not only physical modeling of the instruments, Roland takes it a step further by modeling the instrument’s distinctive behavior The sound selected is highlighted.
Page 30: Using The Registration Memories
Level. See “H.Bar Level Slider Assign (H.Bar Level)” (p. 146). Press a TONE [0]~[9] or [USER TONE/SuperNATURAL] button to exit and select another tone. Using the Registration Memories The BK-9 contains a virtual organ with 8 preset Registration memories. Right Display Press the [HARM. BAR] button.
Page 31: Setting Example Of Harmonic Bars
Using the Harmonic Bars Setting Example of Harmonic Bars Hard Rock Rock Here’s a typical setting for hard rock of the ‘70s. Here’s a typical setting for rock of the ‘70s. As desired, you can add a bit of 2’ (the 2-foot bar). Also, add the “AMPLIFIER OVERDRIVE”...
Page 32: Organ Effects
Press the selection button placed under the left display to enable it. Use the dial to edit the parameter you want to change. The BK-9 is now in Split mode: note numbers below the split point are used to transpose rhythm playback in real-time and to play Parameter...
Page 33: Using The 'Numeric' Function To Select Tones, Rhythms And Performances
Parts or Rhythm Parts (Mixer) The “Numeric” function can be used to enter the number of the Tone, The BK-9 provides an easy way to change the volume balance of Rhythm or Performance memory you want to use, which is faster than the real time parts and Rhythm parts.
Page 34: Sound Effects For The Real-Time Parts
The slider CC3 controls the Attack (Default). Sound Effects for the real-time parts The BK-9 has two separate multi-effects processors (MFX 1 and 2) for the real-time parts. By default the MFX 1 is assigned to the UPPER 1 part and MFX 2 to the UPPER 2.
Page 35: Favorite Tones
If you want to memorize another tone, select the tone and repeat from steps (2). NOTE The list of Favorite Tone is automatically saved to the BK-9’s global memory. NOTE The list of Favorite Tone save only the Tone number information.
Page 36: 10. Playing With Automatic Accompaniments
If the [AUTO FILL IN] button lights, the BK-9 plays a transition before switching to the newly selected VARIATION pattern. Example: if the VARIATION [1] pattern is running, pressing the [4] button will not switch to that pattern right away. The BK-9 first plays a fill-in to announce the new song section.
Page 37: Variation [1], [2], [3], [4]
The indicator lights. When you start rhythm playback, the first verse of the songs you play. starting rhythm the BK-9 plays a musical ending. At the end of the A slightly more complex pattern you may want to use for playback phrase, playback stops.
Page 38: [Auto Fill In]
[AUTO FILL IN] associated family button doesn’t light): Right Display When this button lights, the BK-9 plays a transition before switching Rotate the dial to select the rhythm and then push it. to the newly selected VARIATION pattern. Example: if the VARIATION The name of selected Rhythm is displayed in reverse.
Page 39 Switch on the [AUTO FILL IN] button (it lights). This means that when you select a different VARIATION pattern, the BK-9 will play a transition (fill-in) before switching to the new pattern. Press the VARIATION [1], [2], [3] or [4] button to select the complexity of the INTRO pattern.
Page 40 Playing with Automatic Accompaniments You could also stop playback simply by pressing the [START/STOP]/ [ */, ] button or by releasing all keys on the keyboard. See “[SYNC START] / [ + ]” (p. 36). While rhythm or SMF song playback is stopped, the [TAP TEMPO] button flashes to indicate the selected tempo.
Page 41: 11. One Touch Memories: Why Using Them
If you haven’t selected any ONE TOUCH memory since switching Now press another TONE ([1]~[4]) button than the one on the BK-9, the indicators of TONE buttons [1], [2], [3] and [4] flash. that is currently active. Otherwise, the BK-9 automatically recalls the last ONE TOUCH memory you selected.
Page 42: How Can You Tell Whether The One Touch Function Is On Or Off
Press the [ONE TOUCH] button. The display changes to: Right Display This “One Touch Edit” page can also be selected via the BK-9’s menu. Select the ONE TOUCH memory you want to change by pressing one of the flashing TONE buttons [1]~[4].
Page 43: What A One Touch Memory Saves
Programming Your Own ONE TOUCH Settings (One Touch Edit) Right Display Right Display (Here, ONE TOUCH memory 2 has been selected for editing.) MEMO What a One Touch memory saves You can also select the desired ONE TOUCH using the dial. Change the required settings.
Page 44: 12. Using The Bk-9 As A Usb Player
Doing so may corrupt the unit’s data or the data on the USB memory. NOTE The BK-9 supports USB memories with a capacity of up to 2 TB. File types the BK-9 can read and play back Extension...
Page 45: Playing Back A Song Or Rhythm From A Usb Memory
In the following, we will therefore only show you how to play back song files located on a USB memory. NOTE The BK-9 has no internal memory where you could store SMF or audio files. TheBK-9 calculates the intervals between your presses and sets the corresponding tempo value.
Page 46: Deactivating The 'Play All Songs' Function
Press the [START/STOP] / [ */, ] button to start playback. Press the [TRACK MUTE] (CENTER CANCEL) button (its indicator lights). To return to the BK-9’s main page, press and hold the [EXIT] button. Rotate the dial to select “Play All Songs in Folder” and push it.
Page 47: Activating The Lyrics
Depending on the file type, the display changes to… Activating the Lyrics Right Display The BK-9 can show the lyrics of Standard MIDI Files or mp3 songs you load. If such song files contain Lyrics data, the lyrics are displayed on an external screen you connect to the BK-9 (see “Connecting...
Page 48: Using The "Mark & Jump" Function (Only For Smf)
Using the “Mark & Jump” function (only for SMF) The BK-9 gives you the possibility to “mark” (memorize) up to 4 locations of the current song (SMF) and “jump” to any of the marked location. In addition, if you save the song, the four “Mark & Jump”...
Page 49: Saving The Song With The "Mark" Locations Inside
• Use the dial and the TONE [0]~[9] buttons to enter the desired name. See “How to type a name in BK-9” (p. 27). Press the [WRITE] button to save the song. The display briefly confirms the operation and then returns to the...
Page 50: 13. Operations On Usb Memory
Left Display Use the dial to select “YES” (delete) or “NO” (don’t delete). Push the dial to confirm your selection. If you selected a folder in step (2) above, the BK-9 asks you for a confirmation: Left Display To return to the BK-9’s main page, press and hold the [EXIT] button.
Page 51 Push the dial to start the search. The BK-9 searches the USB storage device for files whose names match the character string you entered and displays them. The title bar shows the path of the folder that contains the selected files.
Page 52: 14. Other Important Functions
This function allows you to transpose the real-time parts (Upper 1, Upper 2, Lower and Manual Bass) up or down in octave steps. This function allows you to transpose the BK-9’s pitch in semi-tone Press OCTAVE button steps. Depending on the mode setting, this transposition applies to all sections or just a specific setting (p.
Page 53: Assign Switches [S1], [S2], [S3], [S4]
For the list of variation sounds please see the “Tone & Drum Kit List“. You can download it from http://www.roland.com/manuals. MEMO As default [S1] and [S2] button are assigned to “SN Variation 1 “...
Page 54 Other important functions Move your hand towards and away from the D-BEAM’s SFX button “eyes”. Function Explanation Chimes Boeeeen Bubble Stream Pour Bottle Finger Snaps Voice One Voice Aou Here, you can select various “noises” to be added to Explosion your music simply by moving your hand over the D-BEAM.
Page 55: Using The Metronome
Lower part, which acts as “D-BEAM part”. Same behavior of the [TRACK MUTE/CENTER Track Mute On-Off The BK-9 also allows you to specify when and how the metronome should CANCEL] button . sound: Allows you to select the slow or fast speed of the Rotary HB S/F Rotary effect for the Harmonic Bars.
Page 56 SMF song starts playing. (This setting is not available for audio songs.) The settings can be saved to the BK-9’s global memory. If you don’t save them, your changes are lost when you switch off the BK-9. See “Save Global” (p. 148).
Page 57: 15. Performance Lists
It is perfectly possible to program several Performance memories for one song. Selecting a Performance memory is a lot faster than calling up one of the BK-9’s functions, modifying the settings, etc., while playing. You could To load a different Performance List from the USB memory, press...
Page 58: Quickly Locating Performance Memories
Rotate the dial to select the memory whose settings you want to use, then push the dial to confirm your selection. The PERFORMANCE [LIST] button lights to signal that the BK-9 is now using the settings of the selected Performance memory. The name of that memory is highlighted.
Page 59: Saving Your Settings As A Performance
(3) above. Rotate the dial to select the desired option, then push the dial. By default, the BK-9 assigns the name of the selected rhythm, song or of the last Performance you loaded to the Performance settings Rename a Performance List you are about to save.
Page 60: Delete A Performance List
Performance List files on your USB memory. .UVA User Program Set of VA-series If you specify a file name that already exists, the BK-9 displays the following message: “Please enter a different name” Before importing data Delete a Performance List In your computer, copy the folder that contain the User If in the step (4) of “Other Performance List Functions”...
Page 61: Editing Performance Memories
NOTE name to indicate that the list has been edited. If the file name of the Performance List already exists, the BK-9 If you like, you can now select another Performance memory you displays the following message: “A file having this name already want to delete, repeat from step (2).
Page 62: Rename A Performance
Performance List files on your USB memory. selected Performance memory/memories. If you specify a file name that already exists, the BK-9 displays the following message: “Please enter a different name” To load another performance press the [LIST] button and select another Performance list.
Page 63: Saving The Edited Performance List
144). In the example shown here, you will learn how to exclude rhythm The BK-9 allows you to lock (protect) several settings to ensure that they changes from Performance selections. no longer change when you select a different Performance memory.
Page 64 Performance Lists Press and hold one of the RHYTHM FAMILY buttons. A “Rhythm” pop-up window appears with a closed lock (see left). (If you repeat step (2), the pop-up window will display an open lock to inform you that the lock function has been cancelled.) Left Display The Main window shows the Lock status: Left Display...
Page 65: Using Audio Phrases (Audio Key)
16. Using Audio Phrases (Audio Key) The BK-9 lets you play audio files saved on USB memory (sold audio songs, or short mp3/WAVE files containing only the passages separately) while you perform. This is called the “Audio Key” you want to use as phrases.
Page 66: Assign Audio Files To The Various Keys
Press the [START/STOP] /[*/,] to pause the playback or [SYNC START] /[ + ] button to stop playback. The BK-9 set “Loop Start” and “Loop End” field at the length of the audio phrases automatically. You can now check the beginning and end of the passage If you don’t need to edit the audio phrase length you can jump to...
Page 67: Fine Tuning
Set the exact BPM value of your audio phrases. See “BPM (Use TAP)” (p. 70). If the passage sounds almost right but still needs some fine-tuning, The BK-9 needs to know the BPM of your audio phrase to synchronize proceed as follows: it with the Rhythm.
Page 68: Assigning A Name To Your New Audio Phrase
Press the [WRITE] button to assign the name. This setting cannot be combined with ”Playback” parameter. Be aware that, The name is assigned and the BK-9 displays the Audio Key main page. while Mode “Loop” is active (see below), a phrase with this setting will keep playing indefinitely.
Page 69: Special Playback Functions
This parameter allows you to tune every soon as you press its key, and the previous phrase to the pitch of the BK-9’s parts. phrase stops. (Only one phrase can be This is usually necessary for recordings that used at a time).
Page 70: Saving And Loading Audio Key Sets
Use the dial and the TONE [0]~[9] buttons to enter the Saving your new or edited Audio Key Set desired name. See “How to type a name in BK-9” (p. 27). Press the [WRITE] button to save the Audio Key Set.
Page 71: Playing Back Your Phrases
The icon that localizes an Audio Key Set file is as follows: The BK-9 gives you the possibility to start and stop the playback of Audio Phrases in synchronization with the start and stop of the Rhythm.
Page 72: How To Use The Audio Key Set In The Midi Data Recorder
How to Use the Audio Key Set in the MIDI Data Recorder. The BK-9’s MIDI recorder allows you to memorize audio phrases during your performance. Load a Audio Key Set. See “Loading an Audio Key Set” (p.
Page 73: 17. Adding Pictures To The Music
Format JPEG format (.JPG) drive. The BK-9 now displays a list of the songs on the CD-ROM. If you Connect the USB memory to your computer and create a don’t see that list, press the [USB MEMORY] button. folder named “Amazing Grace” (for example) on the USB NOTE storage device.
Page 74: Using One Of Your Own Pictures As Background
Adding pictures to the music Using one of your own pictures as background The BK-9 allows you to use one of your own pictures as screen background, allowing you to customize your performances. Connect the USB storage device that contains the picture you want to use to the BK-9’s USB MEMORY port.
Page 75: 18. Recording Your Performance
18. Recording your Performance The indicators of the [SONG REC] and [START/STOP] buttons light Recording your Performance as and the BK-9 starts playing back the selected rhythm or song and recording. Everything you play on the keyboard is recorded. Audio Data...
Page 76: Listening To Your Recording
Performance as Audio Data” (p. 75). Press the [EXIT] button. The display changes to: Two ways to start with MIDI data recorder Left Display The BK-9 allows you to decide how the BK-9’s recorder can be started and stopped. 1st way: „...
Page 77 Use the dial and the TONE [0]~[9] buttons to enter the The Main page shows the recording measure is running: desired name. See “How to type a name in BK-9” (p. 27). Press the [WRITE] button to confirm your desire to save the song.
Page 78: Tracks, Midi Channels And 16-Track Sequencer
You can use the 16-Track sequencer to add new tracks or change existing ones later on. To do this it is important to know the MIDI channel for the respective Rhythm and keyboard parts: Track/ MIDI Recorder part BK-9’s part channel Accomp. 1 Rhythm Part Accomp. Bass Rhythm Part Accomp.
Page 79: Recording A Chord Sequence (Chord Loop)
19. Recording a Chord Sequence (Chord Loop) The Chord Loop of your BK-9 is a very powerful tool that allows you to record a chord sequence. The Chord Loop has two operation modes: • Loop Use this mode If you need to replicate a short chord pattern several times during your performance while you concentrate on the melody or solo.
Page 80: Loading A Chords Sequence
The chord sequence files have the extension “.CSQ“ Right Display Use the dial and the TONE [0]~[9] buttons to enter the desired name. See “How to type a name in BK-9” (p. 27). Press the [WRITE] button to confirm your desire to save the chords sequence.
Page 81: 20. Working With The 16-Track Sequencer
Soloed tracks are flagged with an “S”, while muted tracks use the letter “M”. Recording a Song from Scratch If you have already played back a song since switching on the BK-9, the song internal memory already contains data we need to erase. Initialize a Song About the sequencer’s main pages...
Page 82: Before Starting To Record
Use the dial to select “YES”, then push the dial to initialize tracks.) the song internal memory. • Mix The BK-9 now initializes the song internal memory and jumps to the Rec Mode Replace, Mix Select “Mix” to add new notes main 16-Track Sequencer page.
Page 83: Recording An Existing Song
The Song internal memory is erased when you switch off strings, etc., if the selected sound your BK-9. Save your song in an optional USB memory (p. provides them. 84). If you select “On” the sequencer...
Page 84: Saving Your Song
Use the dial and the TONE [0]~[9] buttons to enter the Now you can proceed from the step 4 “Saving Your Song” desired name. See “How to type a name in BK-9” (p. 27). (p. 84). Press the [WRITE] button to confirm your desire to save the song.
Page 85: Quantize
Left Display Right Display Use the dial to select the desiderate “Track Edit” function. The BK-9 changes the focus from the left to the right display. Parameter Setting Explanation Use the dial to select the track(s) you wish to modify.
Page 86: Erase
Working with the 16-Track Sequencer Parameter Setting Explanation Parameter Setting Explanation From Bar From Bar From Beat From Beat From Cpt From Cpt For details information see p. 85. For details information see p. 85. To Bar To Bar To Beat To Beat To Cpt To Cpt...
Page 87: Copy
Editing one or several tracks (Track Edit) Left Display Right Display Parameter Setting Explanation Allows you to specify how the data should be copied: • Replace The selected FROM/TO range overwrites the data (of the destination track) in Copy Mode Replace, Mix the area to which the selected data are copied.
Page 88: Key (Transpose)
Working with the 16-Track Sequencer Parameter Setting Explanation Parameter Setting Explanation Allows you to select the track you wish This is where you can set the transposi- to edit. You can also select “ALL” here, tion interval in semitone steps. If you Track All, Trk 1~ Trk 16 in which case the operation applies to...
Page 89: Change Gate Time
Editing one or several tracks (Track Edit) Parameter Setting Explanation Parameter Setting Explanation From Bar Allows you to select the track you wish to edit. You can also select “ALL” here, From Beat Track All, Trk 1~ Trk 16 in which case the operation applies to From Cpt all tracks.
Page 90: Global Change
(timing sounds OK) applications: • “Upgrading” older Standard MIDI Files to take advantage of the BK-9’s new sounds. • Global changes to the Reverb and/or Chorus Send values, which is very convenient when you suddenly notice that the effect is •...
Page 91: Track Exchange
In the example we selected a “Note” event. Load the song you wish to edit (if it does not yet reside in the BK-9’s Song internal memory). Rotate the dial to change the value (In the example the See “Selecting a Song or Rhythm on a USB Memory” (p. 44).
Page 92: Other Edit Operations
CC01 Modulation, value “0” The Song internal memory is erased when you switch off your Event Program Change Program Change Number “1” BK-9. Save your song in an optional USB memory (p. 84). Pitch Bender Value “0” Note Number: 60 C4 Aftertouch, Other edit operations Aftertouch Value: “0”...
Page 93: Copy Event And Place Event
From the Micro Edit use the dial to select the event you The BK-9’s sequencer uses one track called “MASTER” for each song. want to copy. It is used for recording the time signature, the tempo, as well as To select more than event push and hold the dial and rotate it.
Page 94 Right Display Use the dial to set a byte value (a pair of numbers). “SysEx” refers to messages only the BK-9 (or another compatible This page lists all events already present on the MASTER track. It sound source) understands. Changing these values requires a...
Page 95: Other Edit Operations
“Tempo” and “TS Beat Change” (time signature) events located at The Song internal memory is erased when you switch off your “001:01:000” cannot be erased. BK-9. Save your song in an optional USB memory (p. 84). Move Event Create Event Use this function to move on or several events Select this function to add a new event to the selected track.
Page 96: Copy Event And Place Event
Working with the 16-Track Sequencer Use the dial to specify the position to which the first event (in chronological order) of the selected group should be shifted. Parameter Explanation To Bar To Beat Specify the position where your new event should be inserted To Cpt Press the [WRITE] button to confirm your settings and move the new event.
Page 97: How To Edit Rhythm Or Smf (Makeup Tools)
Drum Set. “Drum Sets” are special “Tones” that assign different sounds to most keys/note numbers, allowing you (and the BK-9) to play realistic drum and percussion parts. If you are satisfied with your changes and wish to...
Page 98: Tone (T), Drum (D )
How to Edit Rhythm or SMF (Makeup Tools) Parameter Setting Chorus -127~0~+127 Tone (T), Drum (D ) Allows you to select a different Tone within the active Tone family. Panpot While selecting a Tone, you can press a TONE button to select a different family.
Page 99: Attack (T)
(TVF). The cutoff frequency will rise as the envelope rises and will fall as the envelope falls. Attack (T) The BK-9 contains 3 multi-effects processors (“Mfx”), one reverb This parameter adjusts the onset of the sound. Negative values processor and one chorus processor that can be used to process speed up the attack, so that the sound becomes more aggressive.
Page 100: Drum Instrument (D )
How to Edit Rhythm or SMF (Makeup Tools) Parameter Setting Explanation Parameter Setting Explanation Use this parameter to set the reverb send Use this parameter to set the level of level of the selected drum instrument. the selected “High” frequency. Positive Reverb -127~0~+127 The effect itself can be changed on the...
Page 101: Common
This operation is unnecessary for files you only want to use with the BK-9 or one of the Roland backing models. Press the [QUICK MENU] button. The following parameters are available:...
Page 102 Press the [WRITE] button (it flashes). The BK-9 automatically adopts the name of the selected rhythm or song. If you want to save the new version under that name (and overwrite the previous version), skip to step (6) below.
Page 103: 22. Rhythm Composer
‰ The basic groove, i.e. the rhythm that is the backbone of the song. The first thing we need to do is clear the BK-9’s rhythm memory, ‰ Several alternatives for the basic groove that keep the because it is not empty when you select the Rhythm Composer.
Page 104: Getting Ready For The First Track
Rhythm Composer Getting ready for the first track you want to prepare: Use the dial to edit the available parameters. On the “Rhythm Composer” left page, use the dial to select the “Division” you want to record (“Intro”, “Main”, Parameter Setting Explanation “Fill”...
Page 105 (p. 109). If you set the “Measure Length” to “Off” the BK-9 tends to add blank Specifies how long the count-in should bars at the end of a track, which is usually due to the fact that you be before recording starts.
Page 106: Recording A Rhythm Pattern
Make it a habit to save your rhythms as frequently as possible. After all, if someone decided to switch off your BK-9 now, you would lose everything you have programmed so far. Press the [QUICK MENU] button (its indicator flashes).
Page 107: Recording Other Tracks And Divisions
After programming a few tracks, you may find that certain parts tend to confuse you. That is why the BK-9 allows you to mute tracks Right Display that you do not want to hear during recording.
Page 108: Solo
“M=m=7” until you have come to grips with the possibilities of the If you need to listen to a track in isolation, press and hold BK-9’s Arranger. That way, those three patterns will sound alike, but the [TRACK MUTE] button and start playback.
Page 109: Quantize
Refers to the starting CPT position. “CPT” is short for “Clock Pulse Time”, the smallest unit used by the BK-9. From CPT 0~119 (There are 120 CPTs to every beat of a 4/4 bar.) Change this setting only if your edit operation should start after the selected beat.
Page 110: Delete
Refers to the starting CPT position. “From/To” time range. “CPT” is short for “Clock Pulse Time”, the smallest unit used by the BK-9. From CPT 0~119 (There are 120 CPTs to every beat of Press the [WRITE] button (its indicator flashes) to confirm a 4/4 bar.) Change this setting only if...
Page 111: Copy
Rhythm Track Edit functions Right Display Parameter Setting Explanation Intro 1~4, Main 1~4, Fill Dwn 1~3, Use this parameter to select the Division you Division Fill Up 1~3, End want to edit. From Bar From Beat From CPT For the settings and explanation see page 109. To Bar To Beat To CPT...
Page 112: Insert
Rhythm Composer are displayed: Right Display Parameter Setting Explanation Allows you to select the rhythm whose Location Source, Destination tracks you wish to copy (“Source”) to another rhythm (“Destination”). Allows you to select the track you wish to Track ADrums~Acc6, ALL copy.
Page 113: Change Velocity
Rhythm Track Edit functions Parameter Setting Explanation Parameter Setting Explanation From Bar Allows you to specify by how much the velocity values should change. Select a From Beat positive value to increase the velocity From CPT (the value is added to the velocity value For the settings and explanation see page 109.
Page 114: Global Change
Rhythm Composer Parameter Setting Explanation Parameter Setting Explanation Allows you to select the track you wish Allows you to select the track you wish to edit. You can also select “ALL” here, to edit. You can also select “ALL” here, Track ADrums~Acc6, ALL Track...
Page 115: Shift Clock
Rhythm Track Edit functions Shift Clock Parameter Setting Explanation • “From Note” allows you to set the Right Display note (or lower limit of the note range) to be modified within the specified From Note, 0 C-~127 G9 “From”/“To” time range. To Note •...
Page 116: Time Signature
Rhythm Composer your settings and edit the data. this page. The display briefly confirms the operation and then returns to the Press the [QUICK MENU] button (its indicator flashes). current Composer page. The display changes to: Left Display Time Signature The “Time Signature”...
Page 117 As there are only 128 possibilities, these messages are usually preceded by control changes CC00 and CC32. That’s why the BK-9 inserts all three when you use the “Create Event” function. To assign a Drum Set to Program an Acc1~6 track, you must create a “CC00”...
Page 118: Other Edit Operations
Press the [WRITE] button to confirm your settings and add the new event. The BK-9 returns to the “Micro Edit” page. Erase Event The top line shows the event type that can be edited (“CC 10 Panpot”...
Page 119: Copy Event
Editing Individual Rhythm Events (Micro Edit) The BK-9 returns to the “Micro Edit” page. Copy Event This function allows you to copy one or several events. Use “Place Event” to insert a copy of those events at the desired position.
Page 120: User Drum Kit Function
NOTE Rotate the dial to scroll the list till the end , where you At the end of Drum Kit list that came with the BK-9, you will find will find the five additional User Drum Kits (KBU1, KBU2, some virtual Drum Kits created for your convenience. These KBU3, KBU4 and RSU1).
Page 121: Editing A Single Drum Instrument
Press the [QUICK MENU] button, that is flashing. • “BPF”: Band Pass Filter. This leaves only the The BK-9 shows the following page: frequencies in the region of the cutoff frequency (Cutoff Freq), and cuts the rest. This can be useful Left Display when creating distinctive sounds.
Page 122: Saving The User Drum Kit
Exporting a new User Drum Kit If you are not interested in saving your newly created User Drum kit into your BK-9, because you prefer to store it in a USB memory immediately, after executing all steps from 1 to 12 in the paragraph “Creating your own User Drum Kit”...
Page 123: Copying A Preset Drum Kit
Drum Kit. The left display shows “Operation Complete”. In the “Source: Preset Drumkit” field select your desired preset Drum Kits among those available in your BK-9. Press and hold the [EXIT] button to go back to the main page.
Page 124: Initializing A User Drum Kit
Moreover, you can create only four User Drum Kits (KBU’s) at a time in Initializing a User Drum Kit your BK-9 instrument but this does not mean that you cannot create your own larger library of customized Drum Kits. Indeed if you want an array...
Page 125: Using Your User Drum Kits In Real-Time
The right display shows: Right Display Give a name to the file to be exported. For details see “How to type a name in BK-9” (p. 27). NOTE If you do not want to change the file name, simply press the WRITE button.
Page 126: Interacting With Rhythms & Songs (Smf)
Interacting with Rhythms & Songs Additional Drum Kits (SMF) At the end of Drum Kit list that came with the BK-9, you will find some virtual Drum Kits created for your convenience. These addition Drum Kits contain the Drum Instruments grouped by Once you have created your own User Drum Kits you may want to category.
Page 127: Menu Options
“Scale Tune” setting “Scale This function group contains parameters that apply Tune Switch” (p. 140). Global to all sections of the BK-9. See “‘Global’ parameters” (p. 142). Use these parameter to change the tuning system Scale Tune (p.
Page 128: Tone
Panpot L63~0~R63 Key Touch (velocity sensitivity) The BK-9’s keyboard is velocity sensitive, allowing you to control the timbre and volume of the keyboard parts by varying the strength with which you strike the keys. If you want to edit this setting, you have to push the dial to select the “Key Touch”...
Page 129: Expression Pedal
Parameter Setting Octave Shift –4~0~+4 The BK-9 contains two multi-effects processor (“Mfx”) that can be Coarse Tune used to process the desired keyboard part(s). Select “Off” for parts that don’t need to be processed by this Mfx. Changes the pitch of the selected keyboard part in semi-tone steps.
Page 130: Bender Assign
Setting List “ supplementary manual. Portamento Time 0~127 Download it from the Web http://www.roland.com/manuals/). Bender Assign Tone Edit (Not for all tone) This parameter allows you to specify for each keyboard part how it should respond to Pitch Bend messages.
Page 131: Supernatural Edit (Only If A Supernatural Tone Is Selected)
This function group can be selected using [MENU] button  “Performance Trem Chorus CHO/Flange Serial Delay Edit”  “Tone Part Effects” or pressing and holding the [MFX] button. Your BK-9 contains two multi-effects processor that can be used for processing Space-D Isolator MLT Tap DLY any keyboard part you like.
Page 132: Mfx(1) Controls
Menu options The other parameters in the page depend on the Mfx type that you Reverb Edit “1: SRV Room”, “2: SRV Hall”, “3: SRV Plate Types selected. Parameter Setting Explanation Mfx(1) Controls Adjusts the delay time between the direct sound until the reverb sound Pre Delay 0.0~100.0 ms is heard.
Page 133: Chorus
‘Performance Edit’ parameters Reverb Edit “5. Room1” ~ “12. Pan Delay” Types Chorus Edit “1: Chorus1” ~ “4: Flanger” Types Parameter Setting Explanation Parameter Setting Explanation This parameter sets the level at which Feedback 0~127 Adjusts the amount of delay feedback. the chorus sound is re-input (fed back) into the chorus.
Page 134: Upper1, Upper2, Lower, Mbass
Menu options Organ Volume Chorus Edit “6: Delay” Type Use this parameter to set the organ volume. Parameter Setting Explanation L Delay msec 0~1000m Parameter Setting 1/64T, 1/64, Specifies the delay time. This can be Organ Volume 0~127 either a time value (“msec”) or a note 1/32T, 1/32, value, depending on how you set the 1/16T, 1/32.,...
Page 135: Percussion N/S (Normal/Soft)
Change the speeds of the Rotary effect. Parameter Setting Eq Bass Gain Rot Speed Slow/ Fast The BK-9 contains a three-band organ equalizer. Rot WF Spread, Rot TW Spread Parameter Setting Eq Bass Gain -5–0–+5 (dB) In the “Spread” parameters you can specify the amount by which the sound will appear to be spread to left and right by the rotation of the speaker.
Page 136: Eq Treble Gain
Setting Eq Treble Gain -5–0–+5 (dB) Amp Type The BK-9 also faithfully simulates the amp that is combined with the rotary speaker. The BK-9 simulates five different amp types, allowing MEMO you to produce various kinds of distortion. This page can also be selected by pressing and holding the This parameter can changed in the Organ Parameters page also.
Page 137: Mode
‘Performance Edit’ parameters Solo Allows you to set the desired transposition interval. Allows you to solo the selected part, which means that all other rhythm parts are switched off. Each value represents a semi-tone step. Select “0” if no transposition is required.
Page 138: Type
Setting Playback is stopped Playback is running The BK-9 plays a Fill-In. The tempo slows down while the fill is being Preset The rhythm’s preset tempo is loaded. played. At the end of the fill, the rhythm returns to the previously set tempo (this is called “a tempo”).
Page 139: Functions
‘Performance Edit’ parameters functions, you must assign them to an optional pedal switch (p. Parameter Setting Explanation 144). There are three Ritardando functions: one for all rhythm patterns, There are eight accompaniment parts: ADrum one for Ending patterns and one for fill-ins (see “Fill Ritardando” ADrum (the drums), ABass (the bass) above).
Page 140: Scale Tune Switch
This parameter can be selected using [MENU] button  “Fade Outs” are extremely popular in pop music and “Performance Edit”  “Scale Tune Switch”. the BK-9 allows you to end a song just like the original. Right Display To do so, press the assigned Assign Switch button Fade OUT (it flashes).
Page 141: Melody Intelligent' Parameters
Hold messages if it is assigned to the right half (Split) or the entire keyboard. This part is triggered by the chord recognition of the BK-9’s Automatic Accompaniment and plays automatic harmonies that are • “On” means that the “Melody Intelligent” part always responds added to the melody that you are playing using the Upper 1 part.
Page 142: Modulation Assign
Performance memory, you can filter it using the “Performance “Display Contrast”. Hold” parameter. In this way the current MIDI Set remains as is. It is used to change the contrast of the BK-9’s display in case you See “Performance Hold” (p. 144). find it difficult to read.
Page 143: Utility
[*] When the BK-9 has been switched off by this function, you need to press the [POWER] button, wait a few seconds, then press the button again to switch the BK-9 back on. (Do not switch it on too quickly.)
Page 144: Mic Settings
Right Display Performance Hold This page can be selected using [MENU] button  “Global”  “Performance Hold”. Right Display The BK-9 provides an equalizer you can set for the MIC IN input. Parameter Setting Explanation 50 Hz, 80 Hz, 100...
Page 145: If You Connect A Pedal Switch (Not Continuous)
If you connected a pedal switch (e. g. DP-2) to the PEDAL CONTROL Sostenuto or Sustain (Hold pedal). Sostenuto jack, the BK-9 shows the following page to assign a function: The pedal switch is assigned to the “Lower Hold” Lower Hold function.
Page 146: H.bar Level Slider Assign (H.bar Level)
Right Display Right Display The following table shows the functions you can assign to the The BK-9 allows you to connect an optional FC-7 footswitch to the pedal. FC-7 PEDAL socket. At first, the switches of this pedal board are assigned Backing...
Page 147: Metronome
These parameters can be selected using [MENU] button  “Global” These parameters can be selected using [MENU] button  “Global”  “Metronome” or pressing and holding [METRONOME] button.  “Video Settings”. Right Display The BK-9 is equipped with a metronome that can be used in various...
Page 148: Fade In/Out Settings
These parameters can be selected using [MENU] button  “Global” If you don’t want to define the current “Global” settings as the  “Fade IN/OUT Settings”. default state, select “NO”. The BK-9 then returns to the “Global” page. Audio Key Right Display These parameters can be selected using [MENU] button ...
Page 149: Mode
The available presets are: Mastering Tools Preset 1. Hard Comp 4. Mid Boost 7. User The BK-9 contains an effects processor that applies to all real-time, 2. Soft Comp 5. High Boost rhythm and SMF song parts. 3. Low Boost 6. Standard This processor is called “Mastering Tools”, because it allows you to...
Page 150: Write The "User" Compressor
“High” between Split Low 80~800 Hz the “Mid” and “High” ranges; and “Low” When you switch on the BK-9, it automatically loads the “User” between the “Mid” and “Low” ranges. settings. SMF/Rhythm and Tone Parts Equalizer To edit the SMF/Rhythm Equalizer parameters, use [MENU] button ...
Page 151: Write The "User" Equalizer
NOTE negative value. “0” means that the level is neither boosted nor attenuated. All BK-9 parts are set to receive MIDI messages. If they do not seem to respond to the messages you send from the external High Allows you to set the cutoff frequency of...
Page 152: Local
MIDI transmission and reception of the real-time and rhythm parts. Local • User1~8: The BK-9 also allows you to store and recall 8 different MIDI configurations. The Local parameter allows you to establish or remove the connection between the BK-9’s keyboard and the internal tone...
Page 153: Tx Shift
If not all note messages received on a given MIDI channel The “TX Event” section provides a number of filters that allow you should be played by the selected BK-9 part, narrow down the range. to specify whether the messages in question should be transmitted (On) or not (Off ).
Page 154: Edit Tone Parts
These parameters are used to synchronize Sync external MIDI devices. See below. Rx Ch For the explanation of these The parameters of this group affect the BK-9’s Rx Shift parameters please refer to page Basic channel. The Basic channel is used to receive 153.
Page 155: Rhythm Start/Stop Tx
If, however, Clock messages (F8) follow after the Start message, the BK-9 uses the external tempo. The “Sync” parameters allow you to specify whether or not the BK-9 should send MIDI real-time messages when you start rhythm or •...
Page 156: Part Switch Tx
Whenever you mute or un-mute a part on the “Rhythm Parts” page, the BK-9 transmits an NRPN message that describes your action. Parameter Setting You can keep the BK-9 from responding to such messages to avoid that external instruments mute its parts. Off, On Parameter...
Page 157: Rhythm Pc Rx
Part Switch Internal, Int+MIDI Channel • Internal: A muted part can no longer be played via the BK-9’s keyboard or Arranger/song player but continues to send MIDI Allows you to select the MIDI channel on which the BK-9 should messages. Selecting “Internal” and muting a part thus has the receive NTA messages.
Page 158: Tx Data Change
A confirmation message informs you that the MIDI Set has been Expression messages should only affect the part that receives on saved. the MIDI channel used by the Expression messages. If you change the MIDI settings after loading a “User” set, the BK-9...
Page 159: Checking A Tone's Or Rhythm's Midi Address
“internal” address, which is not usually displayed. For MIDI applications involving sequencers or external controllers, knowing the “official” address may come in handy. The BK-9 has a handy system that provides this information instantly—there is thus no need to look up the MIDI address in the tables at the end of this Rotate the dial to select “YES”, then push the dial to load...
Page 160 Menu options been formatted. The following folders are created on the USB memory Folder Name Description My Chord Loop We suggest to use this folder to save Chord Loop files. This folder is used to save Performance Lists. (The contents of this folder cannot be viewed by pressing the [USB MEMORY] button.
Page 161: Controlling Video Equipment (Visual Control)
For example, if you use the BK-9 with the EDIROL P-10, you’ll be able Selecting clips and banks on an optional to use the various controls on the BK-9’s keyboard to switch and control images on the EDIROL P-10.
Page 162: 26. Wireless Lan Function
WPS) The device (e.g., iPad) running the application must be connected to the same network. The first time you connect the BK-9 to a wireless network, you’ll need to perform the following procedure (WPS) to join the wireless network. MEMO This procedure is required only the first time (Once you’ve joined the...
Page 163: Wireless Lan Function Settings
The third row of the Wireless page shows the Device Name. Currently connected to the wireless LAN access point. Three The Device Name is BK-9 (Default). See “Wireless ID” (p. 164). bars are used to indicate the “Connect By WPS” Page...
Page 164: Other Settings (Wireless Option)
Ad-Hoc mode lets you connect the BK-9 directly to an iPhone or other wireless device without using a wireless LAN access point. This is a convenient way to use the BK-9 with an iPhone or other wireless device if you’re in a location where the wireless LAN access point you normally use is unavailable, such as when you’re away from home.
Page 165: Checking The Ip Address And Mac Address (Wireless Info)
Connecting in Ad-Hoc mode Right Display On the iPhone or other wireless device that you want to connect, select the Ad-Hoc SSID to make the connection. (For example, on an iPhone, choose [Settings] g [Wi-Fi] g [Choose a Network] to select the above Ad-Hoc SSID. A password entry screen will appear;...
Page 166: 27. Troubleshooting
Plug the cable firmly into the PEDAL HOLD or CONTROL jack. Pedal switch does not work, or is “stuck”. If you disconnect the pedal cord from the BK-9 while the power is on, the pedal effect may remain “stuck” in the On condition.
Page 167 • Is the [TRACK MUTE] (CENTER CANCEL) button active? (its indicator lights). Press the [TRACK MUTE] (CENTER CANCEL) button to make its indicator go dark. The file type of the song is not one of the file types that the BK-9 can play. The songs won’t play.
Page 168: 28. Specifications
28. Specifications DISPLAY TYPE Display 2 displays 160 x 160 pixels, graphic LCD (backlit) KEYBOARD Keyboard type 76 velocity sensitive keys Key Touch: High, Medium, Low, Fixed Keyboard Modes Organ, Piano SOUND GENERATOR Max. Polyphony 128 voices (GM2/GS/XG Lite compatible) Tones 1718 (Included 22 SuperNATURAL) + User Tone.
Page 169 Connecting in Ad-Hoc mode METRONOME Time Signature 1~32/16, 1~32/8,, 1~32/4, 1~32/2 Mode Always, Play, Rec Count In Off, 1 bar, 2 bars Volume Internal and external by METRONOME OUT jack PERFORMANCE MEMORIES Unlimited number (storage on USB memory) Performance Lists Over 1000 “Music Assistant”...
Page 170 Power cord (for connecting the AC adaptor) Music rest OPTIONS USB flash memory (M-UF-series) Wireless USB Adaptor (WNA1100-RL) DP-series/BOSS FS-5U pedal switch Pedals Expression EV-5, EV-7 FC-7 footswitch Microphone Roland DR Series Headphone Roland RH Series Vocal Performer VE-5, VE-20 Amplifier CM-110, CM-220 Stand KS-12 NOTE...
Page 171: 29. Midi Implementation Chart
29. MIDI Implementation Chart Backing Keyboard Date: February 2013 Model: BK-9 Version: 1.00 Function... Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default 1-16 1–16 Up1= Ch. 4, Up2= Ch. 6, Lower= Ch. 11, Channel Changed 1–16, Off 1–16, Off M. Bass= Ch. 12, M.Intell= Ch. 15...
Page 172: 30. Chord Intelligence Table
30. Chord Intelligence Table C#M7 E M7 C#m7 E m7 CmM7 C#mM7 DmM7 E mM7 EmM7 FmM7 Cdim C#dim Ddim E dim Edim Fdim Cm7 ( 5 ) C#m7 ( 5 ) Dm7 ( 5 ) E m7 ( 5 ) Em7 ( 5 ) Fm7 ( 5 ) Caug...
Page 173 Chord Intelligence Table F#M7 A M7 B M7 F#m7 A m7 B m7 F#mM7 GmM7 A mM7 AmM7 B mM7 BmM7 F#dim Gdim A dim Adim B dim Bdim F#m7 ( 5 ) Gm7 ( 5 ) A m7 ( 5 ) Am7 ( 5 ) B m7 ( 5 ) Bm7 ( 5 )
Page 174: 31. Index
31. Index Deleting ....50 Symbols Demo ..... . 25 1st Note .
Page 175 Index Music Rest ....24 Reverb ..... . 98 Tuning .
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Roland BK-9 Owner's Manual

1 Using the Unit Safely

2 Important Notes

3 Look at What You Can Do

4 Panel Description

5 Shortcut List

6 Before You Start Using BK-9

7 Basic Operation of the BK-9

8 Playing the BK-9'S Real-Time Parts

9 Favorite Tones

10 Playing with Automatic Accompaniments

11 One Touch Memories: Why Using Them

12 Using the BK-9 as a USB Player

13 Operations on USB Memory

14 Other Important Functions

15 Performance Lists

16 Using Audio Phrases (Audio Key)

17 Adding Pictures to the Music

18 Recording Your Performance

19 Recording a Chord Sequence (Chord Loop)

20 Working with the 16-Track Sequencer

21 How to Edit Rhythm or SMF (Makeup Tools)

22 Rhythm Composer

23 User Drum Kit Function

24 Menu Options

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