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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 WARNING – To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to rain or moisture. For EU countries For EU Countries This product complies with the requirements of European Directive EMC 2004/108/EC. For the USA For the USA FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT...
  • Page 3 Copyright © 2012 ROLAND EUROPE. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Roland Europe S.p.a. Roland and GS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 4 Refer all servicing to your retailer, ....................the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland dis- tributor, as listed on the “Information” page. • Never allow foreign objects (e.g., flammable material, ....................
  • Page 5 ....................• 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 “Informa- tion” page.

  • Page 6: Important Notes

    • Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data used by an electrical appliance that is controlled by an inverter that was stored on a USB memory once it has been lost. Roland (such as a refrigerator, washing machine, microwave oven, or air Corporation assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
  • Page 7 • Copyright © 2003 by Bitstream, Inc. All rights reserved. Bitstream Vera is a trademark of Bitstream, Inc. • MMP (Moore Microprocessor Portfolio) refers to a patent portfolio concerned with microprocessor architecture, which was developed by Technol- ogy Properties Limited (TPL). Roland has licensed this technology from the TPL group.

  • Page 8: Features

    (One Touch) With a view to obtaining the highest possible sound For each rhythm, the Roland team has prepared four quality, the BK-5 OR contains two dedicated multi- sets of suitable tones, effects and other settings that...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Contents 1. Important notes ......6 Playing back a song or rhythm from a USB memory38 Renaming or deleting files/folders 2.
  • Page 10 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR ‘Performance Edit’ parameters....59 19. MIDI Implementation Chart ....124 ‘Tone Part View’...

  • Page 11: Panel Description

    This is where you can connect one or two pairs of Pressing them together recalls the rhythm’s or song’s optional headphones (Roland RH-series). Doing so stored tempo value. switches off the internal speakers.
  • Page 12 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Panel description O START/STOP button AUDIO REC button This button is used to start audio recording of your This button allows you to start and stop rhythm play- performance. This function records everything the back. If you select a song, it starts and temporarily BK-5 OR transmits to its OUTPUT sockets (audio sig- stops (pause) song playback.
  • Page 13 USB MEMORY port lection of the display item where the cursor is. Connect an optional USB memory here. Note: Roland does not recommend using USB hubs, irre- PERFORMANCE LIST button spective of whether they are active or passive. Please con- This button calls up the Performance List (page 48).
  • Page 14 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Panel description PART LWR and UP2 buttons These buttons are used to switch the real-time parts (Lower and Upper2) on and off. NOTE The Upper1 part (UP1) is always active and cannot be switched off. ONE TOUCH button This button is used to enable the recall of One Touch memories.

  • Page 15: Rear Panel

    USB COMPUTER port PEDAL HOLD socket Use a USB cable to connect the BK-5 OR to your An optional Roland DP-series or BOSS FS-5U foot- computer via this connector (page 18). switch connected to this socket can be used to hold the notes of the real-time parts.

  • Page 16: Shortcut List

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Shortcut list Shortcut list Pressing and holding the following buttons (or button combinations) allows you to directly jump to a related parameter page, which is faster than selecting the page in question via the BK-5 OR’s menu. Some of these buttons activate a lock function (page 57).

  • Page 17: Before You Start Using The Bk-5 Or

    You can, however, connect the BK-5 OR’s OUTPUT sock- The indicator will light once you plug the AC adaptor ets to an external amplifier (Roland KC-series) or the into a wall outlet. audio inputs of an external instrument (digital piano,...

  • Page 18: Connecting A Midi Device

    BK-5 OR to your computer. However, if some problem occurs, or if the performance is poor, MIDI channels using the Roland original driver may solve the problem. MIDI provides sixteen channels, numbered 1~16. For details on downloading and installing the Roland Even if two MIDI devices are connected, you won’t be...

  • Page 19: Connecting A Television Set

    The aspect ratio is the proportional relationship (Roland DP-series or BOSS FS-5U) that allows you to between the width and height of the screen. See hold (sustain) the notes of the real-time parts you page 71.

  • Page 20: Connecting A Portable Audio Player

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Before you start using the BK-5 OR • Use headphones fitted with a stereo 1/4” phone plug. Connecting a portable audio player You can connect a portable audio player or any other Installing the music rest line-level source to the AUDIO INPUT (STEREO) socket.

  • Page 21: Turning The Power On/Off

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Turning the power on/off Use the [VOLUME] knob to adjust the vol- Turning the power on/off ume. Once the connections have been completed, turn on the power to your various devices in the order specified. By Turning the power off turning on devices in the wrong order, you risk causing Turn the [VOLUME] knob all the way to the...

  • Page 22: Demo Of The Bk-5 Or

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Before you start using the BK-5 OR Demo of the BK-5 OR Your BK-5 OR 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 23: Basic Operation Of The Bk-5 Or

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Basic operation of the BK-5 OR Basic operation of the BK-5 OR About the display and cursor The setting field of the selected parameter is dis- played in reverse. operation This section introduces the information that appears on the main page in the BK-5 OR’s display and how to nav- igate the menu.
  • Page 24 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Basic operation of the BK-5 OR For this example, we will select “Global”. Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to go to the “Global” function group. The display changes to: On this display page, “Display Contrast”, “Display Brightness” and “Tuning” can be changed directly. The remaining entries provide access to additional display pages.

  • Page 25: Playing The Bk-5 Or's Real-Time Parts

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

  • Page 26: Using The 'Numeric' Function To Select Tones, Rhythms And Performances

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Playing the BK-5 OR’s real-time parts The numeric field is displayed in reverse. NOTE You can also select the BK-5 OR’s Tones via MIDI. Be aware, however, that if the BK-5 OR receives a sound select cluster (bank select + program change message) for which there is no Tone, the display shows “---”...

  • Page 27: Checking A Tone's Or Rhythm's Midi Address

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Selecting Tones for the real-time parts The display changes to: Select the Tone or Rhythm whose MIDI address you need to know. Press the [NUMERIC] button to open the (Tone selection window) (Rhythm selection window) following window: Press and hold the [NUMERIC] button to call up a pop-up window.

  • Page 28: Using The 'Help' Function

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Playing the BK-5 OR’s real-time parts Using the ‘Help’ function Whenever the display shows a “? hold NUMERIC” mes- sage, the BK-5 OR can provide some explanations about the parameters currently shown in the display. To view this information, proceed as follows: Select a page where the above field is dis- played, then press and hold the [NUMERIC]...

  • Page 29: Rhythm Functions

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Rhythm functions Rhythm functions The BK-5 OR contains a function that plays back automatic accompaniments called “rhythms”. This section explains how to take advantage of the BK-5 OR’s accompaniments. Volume balance between the Using rhythms backing and the real-time parts The “interactive”...
  • Page 30 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Rhythm functions INTRO [SYNC START] Function Explanation indicator Sync Start/ Lights green Rhythm playback can be Stop started by playing a note or chord. Playback will stop when you release all keys. — Dark Rhythm playback needs to be started and stopped using the [START/STOP] button (or the assigned optional footswitch).

  • Page 31: Selecting Rhythms

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Selecting rhythms [ENDING] Behavior Selecting rhythms Pressed during The indicator flashes to signal that Press a RHYTHM FAMILY button to select rhythm playback the ENDING pattern will begin on the the rhythm family. next downbeat. When the ending is finished, rhythm playback stops.

  • Page 32: Playing Back Rhythms

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Rhythm functions The main page displays the name of the last chord NOTE the BK-5 OR recognized: The “Help” function is available in this environment (see p. 28). You can also press and hold [NUMERIC] to check the MIDI address of the selected rhythm (see p.

  • Page 33: Using The 'One Touch' Function

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Using the ‘One Touch’ function • Press the TEMPO [√] or [®] button to decrease or Using the ‘One Touch’ function increase the tempo. The ONE TOUCH memories help you select Tones for the real-time parts that match the atmosphere of the cur- rent rhythm.

  • Page 34: Programming Your Own One Touch Settings

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Rhythm functions The newly selected ONE TOUCH memory has recalled After a few seconds, the display shows the contents a different sound for the melody part. Note that the of the USB memory. This page is of no importance ONE TOUCH function also recalls other settings, like here.

  • Page 35: Using Oriental Tunings

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Using oriental tunings Change the required settings. To overwrite the old rhythm file (replacing it with your new settings), use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to As soon as you change any setting, the display alerts select “Yes”, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button. you to the fact that the contents of the selected memory no longer corresponds to the current set- If you don’t want to overwrite the existing rhythm...

  • Page 36: Saving And Loading Your Tunings (Memory)

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Rhythm functions Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to modify the tuning of the selected note. Setting range: –64~63 cents. Saving and loading your tunings (MEMORY) When shipped, the BK-5 OR already contains fre- After setting the desired tunings, you can save them to quently used Scale Memory settings (see above).

  • Page 37: Using The Bk-5 Or As A Usb Player

    .kar NOTE VIMA TUNES files Connect an optional CD-ROM drive to Use USB memory sold by Roland (M-UF-series). We cannot (on CD-ROMs pro- the BK-5 OR’s USB MEMORY port to be guarantee operation if any other USB memory is used.

  • Page 38: Playing Back A Song Or Rhythm From A Usb Memory38

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Using the BK-5 OR as a USB player The icons to the left of the file names indicate the file The [®÷π] button’s indicator lights and song playback type: starts. If necessary, you can change the song’s Icon Explanation playback tempo:...

  • Page 39: Renaming Or Deleting Files/Folders

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Renaming or deleting files/folders on a USB memory To return to the BK-5 OR’s menu, press and hold the Button Explanation [EXIT] button. While the contents of the connected USB memory is displayed, pressing [MENU] takes you [®÷π] Starts or pauses song playback.

  • Page 40: Using The 'Search' Function To Locate Songs, Rhythms

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Using the BK-5 OR as a USB player Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select Using the ‘Search’ function to the file or folder you want to delete. locate songs, rhythms or pictures Press the [MENU] button. The BK-5 OR provides a “Search”...

  • Page 41: Activating The 'Play All Songs' Parameter For The Usb Memory

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Activating the ‘Play All Songs’ parameter for the USB memory Press the [ENTER/SELECT] button. The BK-5 OR searches the USB storage device for files whose names match the character string you entered The display changes to: and displays them.

  • Page 42: Deactivating The 'Play All Songs' Function

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Using the BK-5 OR as a USB player Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select Deactivating the ‘Play All Songs’ function the folder that contains the audio files you The “Play All Songs” function needs to be deactivated if want to listen to.
  • Page 43 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Loop function (MARK A/B) Wait until you reach the end of the passage to be played back in a loop, then press the VARIATION [4] button. The VARIATION [4] button lights, while VARIATION [3] keeps flashing. The loop’s start and end positions have been set and can be used.

  • Page 44: Other Important Functions

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Other important functions Other important functions This section presents other important functions you may need regularly. Changing the key Changing the octave This function allows you to transpose the BK-5 OR’s This function allows you to transpose the real-time pitch in semi-tone steps.

  • Page 45: Using 'Track Mute' And 'Center Cancel

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Using ‘Track Mute’ and ‘Center Cancel’ Select a rhythm or an SMF song. Using ‘Track Mute’ and ‘Center Press and hold the [TRACK MUTE] (CENTER Cancel’ CANCEL) button. This function can also be selected using [MENU] but- You can use this function to mute tracks of rhythms or ton ‰...

  • Page 46: Using The 'Melody Intell(Igence)' Function

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Other important functions the LWR part (if it is active). Note numbers above the Using the ‘Melody Intell(igence)’ split point can be used to play melodies using the function UP1 and/or UP2 part. In Split mode, the “Type” parameter (see p. 66) is The Arranger can add a counter-melody to the notes automatically set to “Intelligent”.
  • Page 47 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Setting the volume of the real-time parts NOTE You can also select the desired volume value by pressing the [ENTER/SELECT] button, rotating the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and pressing [ENTER/SELECT] again. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the main page.

  • Page 48: Performance Lists

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Performance Lists Performance Lists Performance/Music Assistant/ The display now shows all Performance Lists it found on the USB memory. (The internal “Music Assistant” Factory Songs info and “Factory Songs” lists are always displayed in the The “Performance List” is a list of up to 999 Performance top line.) memories.

  • Page 49: Recalling A Performance/'Music Assistant'/'Factory Songs' Memory

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Recalling a Performance/‘Music Assistant’/‘Factory Songs’ memory You can now select a Performance memory (see During playback of that rhythm or song, you can below). already select a new Performance/“Music Assistant”/ “Factory Songs” memory. If you need to return to the main page, If you need to load another Performance List, press press the [EXIT] button.

  • Page 50: Other Performance List Functions

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Performance Lists Use the TONE buttons to enter the desired Press the [MENU] button. characters. Repeat steps (4) and (5) to enter the remaining characters. NOTE The display now changes to a page with the follow- You can press the [NUMERIC] button to switch between ing options: upper- and lower-case characters as well as numbers.

  • Page 51: If You Select 'Delete

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Editing Performance memories Repeat steps (1) and (2) above to complete Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the name. the desired character, then use the TONE buttons. Press the [WRITE] button to save the Perfor- You can press the [NUMERIC] button to switch mance List under the new name.

  • Page 52: Delete Performance

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Performance Lists If you did not save the Performance List, the BK-5 OR Delete Performance now signals that you need to save it to preserve your Select the Performance memory you want to changes. remove from the list. Press the [MENU] button.

  • Page 53: Adding Pictures To The Music

    NOTE than the recommended size, it may take “VIMA TUNES” songs are sold on CD-ROMs available from longer to switch images. your Roland dealer. Format JPEG format (.JPG) The BK-5 OR now displays a list of the songs on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 54: Using One Of Your Own Pictures As Background

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Adding pictures to the music Connect your USB memory to the BK-5 OR’s To revert to the colored background or logo, USB MEMORY port. you must select it using the “Background Mode” parameter (see p. 71). If you once again select a .JPG picture (see above), the “Background Mode”...

  • Page 55: Recording Your Performance As Audio Data

    NOTE Use USB memory sold by Roland (M-UF-series). We cannot guarantee operation if any other USB memory is used. Prepare everything you want to record: • Select the rhythm or song you want to use as accom- paniment •...

  • Page 56: Listening To Your Recording

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Recording your performance as audio data You can press the [NUMERIC] button to switch NOTE between upper- and lower-case characters as well as Selecting “NO” here takes you back to the state where you numbers. The [LWR] button can be used to delete the can choose between options (a) and (b).

  • Page 57: Lock Functions

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Lock functions Lock functions The BK-5 OR allows you to lock (protect) several settings to ensure that they no longer change when you select a different Performance memory. The BK-5 OR’s locks are data filters that allow you to use The lock status of the functions that provide this protec- your Performance memories more efficiently, because tion is also displayed on the main page:...

  • Page 58: Menu Options

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options Menu options The BK-5 OR’s [MENU] button provides access to the available parameters and functions. Function group Explanation General procedure Mastering Tools These functions allow you to set the Press the [MENU] button (its indicator global compressor and equalizer (see lights).

  • Page 59: External Lyrics

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR ‘Performance Edit’ parameters The internal display now shows the lyrics of the Parameter/Group Explanation selected song (4 lines at a time) and the chords of the Arranger Setting This function group allows you to specify song (only for SMF files). where and how the selected rhythm should scan the note messages gener- ated by your playing for chord informa-...
  • Page 60 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options Reverb Send Parameter Setting range Explanation Use this parameter to set the reverb send level (i.e. the amount of effect that should be added). “Medium”: Medium velocity sensitivity. Parameter Setting The keyboard responds to velocity Reverb Send 0~127 changes, but the max- imum volume can be...
  • Page 61 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR ‘Performance Edit’ parameters Use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the The BK-5 OR contains one multi-effects processor desired parameter and press the [ENTER/ (“Mfx”) that can be used to process the desired key- SELECT] button. board part(s). Select “Off” for parts that don’t need to Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to set the be processed by this Mfx.
  • Page 62 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options “On” means that the part in question always responds with your left hand after selecting a split no longer to Hold messages, even if it is assigned to the left half respond to pitch bend messages. But they will while of the keyboard.

  • Page 63: Tone Part Mfx' Parameters

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR ‘Performance Edit’ parameters Resonance Vibrato Delay When the Resonance value is increased, the over- This parameter adjusts the time required for the tones in the area of the cutoff frequency will be vibrato effect to begin. Positive (+) settings increase emphasized, creating a sound with a strong charac- the time before vibrato will begin and negative set- ter.

  • Page 64: Rhythm Parts' Parameters

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options Mfx Type ‘Rhythm Parts’ parameters The BK-5 OR provides 84 different multi-effect types, This function group can be selected using [MENU] but- some of which are combinations of two effects for ton ‰ “Performance Edit” ‰ “Rhythm Parts”. added flexibility.

  • Page 65: Split

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR ‘Performance Edit’ parameters Exp. Pedal All Parts On Scale Tune Switch If you are not sure which rhythm parts still receive This parameter can be selected using [MENU] button expression messages, and if you want all to receive ‰...

  • Page 66: Key

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options The parameters of this function group apply to the Arranger as a whole and allow you to fine-tune its This function allows you to transpose the BK-5 OR’s behavior. pitch in semi-tone steps. Depending on the mode set- Arranger ting, this transposition applies to all sections or just a Select “Off”...
  • Page 67 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR ‘Performance Edit’ parameters bridge. Your BK-5 OR allows you to faithfully repro- Minor chords Fundamental + any black key to the duce these “anomalies” using this function. This does left of the fundamental. not change rhythm playback right away. Only when a Seventh chords Fundamental + any white key to the fill-in or another VARIATION pattern starts will the...

  • Page 68: Melody Intelligent' Parameters

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options There are three Ritardando functions: one for all ‘Melody Intelligent’ parameters rhythm patterns, one for Ending patterns and one for This function group can be selected using [MENU] but- fill-ins (see “Fill Ritardando” above). They all use the ton ‰...

  • Page 69: Save As Default

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR ‘Global’ parameters Level ‘Global’ parameters Allows you to set the level of the “Melody Intelligent” part to ensure that the harmonies blend in with the The settings of the “Global” parameters can be saved to rest. the BK-5 OR’s global memory.
  • Page 70 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options One Touch Hold Parameter Setting This parameter can be selected using [MENU] button ‰ “Global” ‰ “One Touch Hold”. Bass Inversion Off, On Scale Tune Off, On [*] These parameters can also be switched by pressing and hold- ing the assigned buttons on the front panel.
  • Page 71 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR ‘Global’ parameters The following table shows the “Lyrics Settings” Parameter Setting Explanation parameters. Count In Off, 1bar, 2bar This parameter allows Parameter Setting Explanation you to switch the Count-In function on Background Color, Logo, Color: The back- (“1bar”...
  • Page 72 USB driver down- by pressing the [START/ loaded from the STOP] button. Roland website (www.roland.com). UP1 EQ/MFX Off, On If you select “on”, the Link BK-5 OR selects suit-...
  • Page 73 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR ‘Global’ parameters Pedal Switch Function Explanation The “Pedal Switch” setting is found on the display page that can be selected using [MENU] button‰ Scale Upper Allows you to assign the selected “Global” ‰ “Pedal Switch”. Scale Tune (see p. 65) setting to the two Upper parts.

  • Page 74: Save Global

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options • “Rename” function (see p. 50). Mastering Tools Parameter Setting The BK-5 OR contains an effects processor that applies Language Latin, Cyrillic, East Europe to all real-time, rhythm and SMF song parts. This processor is called “Mastering Tools”, because it allows you to perfect the signal mix to adapt it to the Save Global sound system you are using.
  • Page 75 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Mastering Tools If none of the preset memories contains the Parameter Setting Explanation settings you need, press the [ENTER/SELECT] Threshold –36~0dB This parameter allows you to button to select and set the following set the level the frequency parameters: band (“High”, “Mid”...

  • Page 76: Equalizer

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options The display shows a confirmation message. If none of the preset memories contains the settings you need, you can change the fol- If you don’t want to define the current settings as the default state, rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to lowing parameters by first pressing the select “NO”, then press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.

  • Page 77: Makeup Tools (Rhythms And Smf)

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Makeup Tools (rhythms and SMF) Parameter Setting range Explanation Makeup Tools (rhythms and SMF) Mid Q 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8 Use this parameter to These functions allow you to actually edit the selected specify the width of the rhythm or SMF song (Standard MIDI File) without pay- “Mid Frequency”...

  • Page 78: Common

    (software) or compatible Chorus Type: Chorus broadens the spatial image of Roland arranger instrument. See page 83. the sound and creates a stereo impression. You can Save Select this entry to save your song or choose from 8 types of chorus.

  • Page 79: Instrument

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Makeup Tools (rhythms and SMF) See “Saving your new rhythm or song (SMF) version” NOTE on p. 83. If you select a Drum Set in step (1) above, the parameter list looks slightly different than for instruments that do not NOTE use a Drum Set.
  • Page 80 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options Reverb in the negative direction, the fewer overtones will be Use this parameter to set the reverb send level. Nega- allowed to pass and the sound will become softer tive values decrease the current reverb send level, (darker).
  • Page 81 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Makeup Tools (rhythms and SMF) Release (T) Mfx Type This parameter adjusts the time over which the sound Allows you to select the desired Mfx type, i.e. the kind will decay after the note is released until it is no of effect you need.
  • Page 82 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options Parameter Setting Explanation Parameter Setting Explanation Mid Q 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8 Use this parameter to Solo Off, On Switch off all instru- specify the width of ments except the the “Mid Freq” band selected instrument.

  • Page 83: Freeze Data

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Makeup Tools (rhythms and SMF) Parameter Setting Explanation Saving your new rhythm or song (SMF) version If you are happy with your changes and wish Instr. Equalizer Global, Instr, Global: The drum instrument uses the to preserve them, select the “Save” parame- equalizer settings of ter and press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.
  • Page 84 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options If the USB memory already contains a rhythm or song file of that name, you will be asked whether you want to overwrite it: In this case, select “YES” using the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and press [ENTER/SELECT] to replace the old file with the new one (the old file will be lost).

  • Page 85: Rhythm Composer (Programming Your Own Rhythms)

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Rhythm Composer (programming your own rhythms) Looped vs. one-shot patterns Rhythm Composer (programming The BK-5 OR uses two kinds of patterns: looped divi- your own rhythms) sions and one-shot divisions. Menu Looped divisions: Looped divisions are accompani- The BK-5 OR allows you to program your own rhythms.

  • Page 86: Getting Ready For The First Track

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options The display changes to: Parameter Setting Explanation Expression 0~127 Temporary volume changes (CC11). Reverb 0~127 Reverb Send (CC91), i.e. how strongly the selected track should be processed by the reverb effect. Chorus 0~127 Chorus Send (CC93), i.e.
  • Page 87 If you listen to the rhythm prepared by Roland, you will notice that there are slight differences in the looped patterns – and If necessary, use the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial sometimes striking dif-...
  • Page 88 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options Parameter Setting Explanation Parameter Setting Explanation Input Quantize Off, 1/4, 1/8, This corrects minor Rec Mode Replace, Mix Replace: Everything 1/8T, 1/16, timing problems. It you record replaces the 1/16T, 1/32, shifts the notes whose data of the selected 1/32T, timing is not exactly...

  • Page 89: Recording A Rhythm Pattern

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Rhythm Composer (programming your own rhythms) Recording a rhythm pattern Auditioning your rhythm and adding more tracks Press the [START/STOP] button. (1) Press the [START/STOP] button to listen to your track. The main Rhythm Composer page contains two parameters that allow you to select the pattern you want to audition.

  • Page 90: Recording Other Tracks And Divisions

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select Otherwise, select “NO” and press the [ENTER/SELECT] button to return to the “Save” page and enter a dif- “Save” and press the [ENTER/SELECT] but- ferent name. ton. The display now shows the contents of the “My Rhythms”...

  • Page 91: Muting Tracks While Recording Others

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Rhythm Composer (programming your own rhythms) Muting tracks while recording others Solo After programming a few tracks, you may find that cer- If you need to listen to a track in isolation, press and tain parts tend to confuse you. That is why the BK-5 OR hold the [TRACK MUTE] button and start playback.

  • Page 92: Rhythm Track Edit Functions

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options certain notes in a given time range need to be quan- Rhythm Track Edit functions tized, you should narrow down the edit range using The “Track Edit” level of the Rhythm Composer provides the “From”/“To” parameters. 12 functions: Quantize, Erase, Delete, Copy, Insert, Key, Change Velo, Change Gate Time, Global Change, Shift Clock, Track Length and Time Signat.
  • Page 93 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Rhythm Composer (programming your own rhythms) Erase Parameter Setting Explanation “Erase” allows you to selectively delete data either To Beat 1~[number of Specifies the beat posi- within a specified range of measures, beats or clocks beats per bar] tion.
  • Page 94 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options Parameter Setting Explanation Parameter Setting Explanation To Bar 1~[last mea- This is where you spec- From Note 0 C-~127 G9 This parameter is only sure of the ify the last measure to displayed if “Data track or pat- be edited.
  • Page 95 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Rhythm Composer (programming your own rhythms) Copy NOTE This function can be used to copy individual tracks, The “Copy” page now displays a “USB MEMORY” field to Modes and Divisions to replace existing parts while indicate that you can select a rhythm on the connected keeping the remaining parts of the rhythm already in USB memory.
  • Page 96 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options Use the “From” and “To” parameters (3 Set “Copy Mode” to “Replace” or “Mix”. each) to specify the beginning and end of In either case, the length of the destination track may change to include all data of the source track. the excerpt you want to copy.
  • Page 97 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Rhythm Composer (programming your own rhythms) Key (transposition) NOTE This function allows you to transpose the notes of This function provides no “To” pointer. Instead, you need to the selected track (non-note data obviously cannot specify the length of the insert using the “For” values. be transposed).
  • Page 98 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options Change Velo Parameter Setting Explanation The “Change Velo” function allows you to modify the Magnify** 0~200% This parameter works dynamics (called “velocity”) of a track or excerpt. Only like a “Compander” note events can be changed. effect (a dynamics pro- cessor that simulta- neously acts as...
  • Page 99 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Rhythm Composer (programming your own rhythms) After selecting a sound with a slow release (i.e. a Parameter Setting Explanation sound that lingers on after all notes have been From Note/ 0 C-~127 G9 “From Note” refers to released), however, “Change Gate Time”...
  • Page 100 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options Press the [WRITE] button (its indicator flashes) to Parameter Setting Explanation confirm your settings and edit the data. Nearest**: Refers to a more musical system Shift Clock for real-time shifts of the recorded rhythm notes during Arranger playback.
  • Page 101 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Rhythm Composer (programming your own rhythms) Parameter Setting Explanation NOTE There is no way to recall the previous version, so be sure to Division Intro 1~4, Use this parameter to save your rhythm before continuing (see p. 89). Main 1~4, Fill select the Division you Dwn 1~3, Fill...
  • Page 102 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options Parameter Setting Explanation Parameter Setting Explanation Mode Major, Minor, Choose the Modes to Variation 1, 2, 3, On, Off Use these parameters 7th, which the new length to select the pattern Major+Minor, setting should apply. you want to change.

  • Page 103: Editing Individual Rhythm Events (Micro Edit)

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Editing individual rhythm events (Micro Edit) General notes about ‘Micro Edit’ Editing individual rhythm events (Micro Edit) Select this mode if you need to change just one aspect of an otherwise perfect rhythm. In this section, we will use the word “event” for any kind of message.

  • Page 104: Editing Events

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options Parameters you can change About the ‘Note’ messages As stated above, note messages comprise a note Note velocity and gate time messages—These number, a velocity value and a Gate Time value. messages always come in pairs. The first value (“42:F#2”, for example) refers to the note itself and The range for note numbers is “0 (C–)”~“127 (G9)”.

  • Page 105: Other Edit Operations

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Editing individual rhythm events (Micro Edit) Create Event Other edit operations Select this function to add a new event to the The “Micro Edit” page allows you to select several func- selected track. tions. If the position for which you create a new event You can select several consecutive events and edit already contains other events, the new event is added them in one go: select the first event of a series, press...

  • Page 106: Midi Parameters

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options Place Event NOTE This function is only available if the Rhythm Com- To select several consecutive events, press the [ENTER/ poser’s clipboard already contains events that you SELECT] button while rotating the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial copied using “Copy Event”.

  • Page 107: Local

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR MIDI parameters Key/Rhythm MIDI parameter Explanation This option recalls the factory MIDI settings for the group keyboard parts (UP1, UP2, LWR, MELODY INT) and the MIDI Set Allows you to load a MIDI Set (“Key/ rhythm parts (ADrum, ABass, Acc1~6). The most Rhythm”, “PK Series”, “Song”, important (and practical) use for this field is resetting “User1”~“8”.

  • Page 108: Edit Rhythm Parts

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options Filter Setting Explanation Edit Rhythm Parts The following parameters are located on the display Pitch Bender Off, On Select “On” to transmit page that can be selected using [MENU] button‰ Pitch Bend messages. “MIDI” ‰ “Edit Rhythm Parts”. Modulation Off, On Select “On”...

  • Page 109: Edit Tone Parts

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR MIDI parameters Rx Event Edit Tone Parts The “Rx Event” section provides a number of filters The following parameters are located on the display that allow you to specify whether the messages in page that can be selected using [MENU] button‰ question should be received (On) or not (Off).

  • Page 110: Edit System

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options Edit System Sync The following parameters are located on the display The following parameters are located on the display page that can be selected using [MENU] button‰ page that can be selected using [MENU] button‰ “MIDI”...

  • Page 111: Basic

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR MIDI parameters Mode Tx Channel The channel used to transmit MIDI messages. Parameter Setting Parameter Setting Mode Internal, Auto, MIDI, Remote Tx Channel 1~16 Internal: Song or rhythm playback uses BK-5 OR internal tempo. Performance PC Tx This parameter is used to enable or disable the trans- Auto: A good setting for remote control of song or mission of program change and bank select messages...

  • Page 112: Rhythm

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options Part Switch Rx Whenever you mute or un-mute a part on the Switches the reception of MIDI messages on the “Rhythm Parts” page, the BK-5 OR transmits an Rhythm channel on or off. NRPN message that describes your action. You can Parameter Setting keep the BK-5 OR from responding to such messages...

  • Page 113: Parameters

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR MIDI parameters Int+MIDI: A muted part can no longer be played via This parameter allows you to specify whether (“On”) the BK-5 OR’s keyboard or Arranger/song player and or not (“Off”) the selected MIDI channel should be no longer sends MIDI messages.

  • Page 114: Visual Control Txch

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options In “Absolute” mode, however, the MIDI note numbers Save MIDI Set sent to other instruments will be the ones of the keys This function allows you to save your changes to a you actually press. “User”...

  • Page 115: Factory Reset

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Factory Reset Factory Reset Formatting a USB memory The following function allows you to recall the This function allows you to format the connected USB BK-5 OR’s original factory settings. This has no effect on memory. the data stored on a USB memory.
  • Page 116 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Menu options The following folders are created on the USB memory Name Value My Performances This folder is used to save Perfor- mance Lists. (The contents of this folder cannot be viewed by pressing the [USB MEMORY] button. You need to press the PERFORMANCE [LIST] button gain access to the files it con- tains.

  • Page 117: Visual Control Function

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Visual Control function Visual Control function The BK-5 OR has a powerful interface for realtime audio-and-video integration. “Visual Control” is a function that allows music and images to be performed together. When MIDI Visual Control- or V-LINK compatible devices are connected via MIDI, you’ll be able to easily enjoy a variety of visual effects that are linked to the expressive elements of your perfor- mance.

  • Page 118: Selecting Clips And Banks On An Optional Midi Visual Control/V-Link Device

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Visual Control function Selecting clips and banks on an optional MIDI Visual Control/ V-LINK device Switch on the “Visual Control” function. Press a key in the highest octave (C#6~C7) to select the desired clips on the external MIDI Visual Control/V-LINK-compatible device.

  • Page 119: Troubleshooting

    — Is there sufficient free space on the USB memory? — Audio recording won’t start or stops unexpectedly. Are you using an (optional) Roland USB memory (M-UF-series)? — Reliable performance cannot be guaranteed if you use non- Roland USB memory products.
  • Page 120 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Troubleshooting Symptom Action Page The external screen remains dark. Did you connect it to the VIDEO OUTPUT socket? Did you switch on your TV or external screen—and did you select — the correct channel? See the TV’s or screen’s owners manual for how to select the channel that corresponds to the video input to which the BK-5 OR is connected.

  • Page 121: Specifications

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Specifications Specifications Display type Display Graphic LCD, 160 x 160 dots, backlit Keyboard Keyboard 61 velocity sensitive keys Sound Source Max. Polyphony 128 voices (GM2/GS/XG Lite compatible) Sounds Over 1,100 tones Over 50 Drum Sets Multitimbral parts 3 keyboard parts (UP1, UP2, LWR) + 16 song parts Master Tuning 415.3~466.2 Hz...
  • Page 122 16 lbs 9 oz (excluding AC adaptor and music rest) Supplied Accessories Owner’s Manual, PSB-7U AC adaptor, Power cord (for connecting the AC adaptor), Music rest, CD-ROM (Style Converter 4.0, USB driver) Options USB flash memory (M-UF-series) Pedals DP-series/BOSS FS-5U foot switch Roland EV-series expression pedal...

  • Page 123: Style Converter 4 System Requirements

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Specifications Note: In the interest of product improvement, the specifications and/or appearance of this unit are subject to change without prior notice. Style Converter 4 system requirements Operating system Microsoft® Windows® XP Microsoft® Windows® Vista® * This does not work with the 64-bit edition of Windows Vista® Microsoft®...

  • Page 124: Midi Implementation Chart

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Implementation Chart [Backing Keyboard] Date: February 2012 Model: BK-5 OR Version: 1.00 Function... Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default 1~16 1~16 Channel Changed 1~16, Off 1~16, Off Default Mode 3 Mode 3 Mode Message Mode 3, 4 (M=1) Mode 3, 4 (M=1)

  • Page 125: Chord Intelligence

    Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Chord Intelligence Chord Intelligence 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 )
  • Page 126 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Chord Intelligence 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 )
  • Page 127 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Index Driver ..... 18 Numerics Drum 1st note ....71 C1.
  • Page 128 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Index Generic....72 Limit Move ..... . 52 Get It .
  • Page 129 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Pianist1/2 ....66 Rhythm ....29 Split .
  • Page 130 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Index USB ....18, 115 Driver ....18, 72 MIDI .
  • Page 131 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.
  • Page 132 Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR MEMO...
  • Page 133 For EU countries For EU Countries For China For China For China...
  • Page 134 602.00.0523 RES 868-11 BK-5 OR – OM/E...

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