Common - Roland BK-5OR Owner's Manual

Backing Keyboard BK-5 OR
Menu options
This menu allows you to select the following entries:
Menu Option Explanation

Common

Select this entry to change common
parameters that affect the rhythm or song
as a whole, like the reverb or chorus
effect, the tempo, etc.
Instrument Select this entry to change the instru-
ments used in the rhythm or song and
their parameters. See page 79.
Freeze Data Select this entry to "burn" your new set-
tings into the file. Doing so will allow you
to use your new version with any
sequencer (software) or compatible
Roland arranger instrument. See page 83.
Save Select this entry to save your song or
rhythm with the "Makeup Tools" settings
you have made. See page 83.
Common
To edit the Common parameters, use [MENU] button ‰
"Makeup Tools" ‰ "Common".
The "Common" parameters on this page apply to the
entire song or rhythm.
1.
Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select
the desired "Common" parameter, then
press the [ENTER/SELECT] button.
The following parameters are available:
Reverb Type: This parameter allows you to specify
what kind of reverb effect you need. The available
reverb types are:
Setting Meaning
Original This setting means that the song uses its own
(programmed) reverb settings.
Room1, These types simulate the reverb characteris-
Room2, tics of a room. The higher the number (1, 2 or
Room3 3), the bigger the "room" becomes.
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Setting Meaning
Hall1, These types simulate the reverb of a small (1)
Hall2 or large (2) concert hall and thus sound much
"bigger" than the Room types above.
Plate This algorithm simulates the acoustics of a
concert hall.
Delay A delay effect (no reverb). Works a lot like an
echo effect and thus repeats the sounds.
Pan Delay This is a stereo version of the above delay
effect. It creates repetitions that alternate
between the left and right channels.
Chorus Type: Chorus broadens the spatial image of
the sound and creates a stereo impression. You can
choose from 8 types of chorus.
Setting Meaning
Original The song uses its own (programmed)
chorus settings.
Chorus These are conventional chorus effects
1~4 that add spaciousness and depth to the
sound.
Fbk Chorus This is a chorus with a flanger-like effect
and a soft sound.
Flanger This is an effect that sounds somewhat
like a jet airplane taking off and landing.
ShortDly This is a full-fledged delay effect that
can be used instead of a chorus or
flanger. As you will see, there are a lot of
parameters you can program.
ShortDlyFb This is a short delay with many repeats.
Reverb Level & Chorus Level: These parameters
allow you to modify the output level of the Reverb
(or Chorus) processor.
Rhythm Volume/Song Volume: This parameter
allows you to set the overall volume of the selected
rhythm or song if you think it is too loud/soft.
Rhythm Tempo/Song Tempo: Allows you to change
the rhythm's or song's tempo (q= 20~250).
Key: This parameter allows you to transpose all song
parts (except the drums) up to 12 semitones (1
octave) up or down. This value is written to the song
data and used every time you play back this song.
NOTE
This parameter is not available for rhythms.
Undo Changes: Select this entry to cancel all
"Rhythm/SMF Makeup Tools" settings you have made
and to revert to the previously saved version.
2.
If you are satisfied with your changes and
wish to preserve them, save your rhythm/
song to the USB memory.