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Page 2: Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement Model Name : BK-3 Type of Equipment : Backing Keyboard Responsible Party : Roland Corporation U.S. Address : 5100 S. Eastern Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938 Telephone : (323) 890-3700 機種名、機種のタイプ、USでの販売責任者とその住所、電話番号を記載する。 ※ 記入例： Model Name :... -
Page 3: About This Manual
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: Using The Unit Safely
AC adaptor from the outlet, and request servicing by your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Do not repair or replace parts by yourself Do not bend the power cord or place heavy objects... - Page 5 CAUTION Place in a well ventilated location The unit and the AC adaptor should be located so their location or position does not interfere with their proper ventilation. Grasp the plug when connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor Always grasp only the plug on the AC adaptor cord when plugging into, or unplugging from, an outlet or this unit.
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Page 6: Important Notes
• To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, liability concerning such loss of data. always make sure to turn off the power on all your • Never connect your USB memory to the BK-3 via a equipment before you make any connections. USB hub. -
Page 7: Look At What You Can Do
16 When thirty minutes have elapsed since you last played or operated the BK-3, the power will turn off automatically. * If you don’t want the power to turn off automatically, change the “Auto Off ” setting (p. 52). -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
14. Other important functions ....... . 34 6. Before You Start Using BK-3 ....... . 14 Transposing to a Different Key . - Page 9 Vibrato Depth ....... . 46 Release (T) ........56 Vibrato Delay .
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Page 10: Panel Description
SYNC START button After selecting a song file, this button allows you to fast-forward. This button is used to activate or switch off the BK-3’s Sync Start or START/STOP button Sync Stop function. If it is on, rhythm playback can be started or stopped by simply playing a note or chord on the keyboard. -
Page 11: Right Front Panel
The main function of this button is to save Performance settings. Depending on the selected display page, it can also be used to save This button allows you to open BK-3’s menu page where you can Rhythms, Songs and One Touch. -
Page 12: Rear Panel
If BK-3’s power has been turned off automatically, you can use the NOTE [POWER] switch to turn the BK-3 back on. If you don’t want the When you use the PHONES/OUTPUT jack to connect power to turn off automatically, set the “Auto Off” parameter to keyboard amplifier, stereo system, or other stereo “OFF”... -
Page 13: 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-3’s menu. Some of these buttons activate a lock function (p. 39). -
Page 14: Before You Start Using Bk-3
NOTE To prevent malfunction and equipment failure, always turn If you won’t be using the BK-3 for an extended period of time, down the volume and turn off all units before making any disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. -
Page 15: Connecting A Midi Device
If you use a MIDI cable to connect this unit’s MIDI OUT connector to the Normally, you don’t need to install a driver in order to connect the BK-3 to MIDI IN connector of your external MIDI sound module, you’ll be able to your computer. -
Page 16: Installing The Music Rest
Once everything is properly connected, be sure to follow the procedure minimize the volume. below to turn on their power. See “6. Before You Start Using BK-3” (p. 14). If you turn on equipment in the wrong order, you risk causing malfunction NOTE or equipment failure. -
Page 17: Adjusting The Sound Volume
When the BK-3 has been switched off by “Auto Off” , you need to press the [POWER] button, wait a few seconds, then press the Your BK-3 contains a demo that introduces all of its highlights. It might be button again to switch the BK-3 back on. (Do not switch it on a good idea to try it out now. -
Page 18: Basic Operation Of The Bk-3
This section introduces the information that appear on the main page in window instead of a main menu page. BK-3’s display and how to navigate the menu. Press the [UP] or [DOWN] button to select the entry of the Main page desired function group. -
Page 19: Playing The Bk-3'S Real-Time Parts
Keyboard (Upper Part) Simultaneously (Dual) In BK-3 the sounds you can assign to the parts are called “Tones”. The BK-3 allows you to assign any of the available Tones to any of the two real-time parts. Tone selection always applies to the part (UPP or LWR) whose field is currently displayed in reverse. -
Page 20: Using The 'Numeric' Function To Select Tones, Rhythms And Performances
Upper part. MEMO The BK-3 provides an easy way to change the volume balance of the Upper The default setting for the split point is note number 60 (C4). and Lower parts. -
Page 21: Recalling A Favorite Tone
If you want to memorize another tone, select the tone and repeat from steps (2). See “Recalling a Favorite Tone” to recall a favorite tone. NOTE The list of Favorite Tone is automatically saved to the BK-3’s The selected sound will be recalled immediately. global memory. NOTE The list of 10 Favorite Tones available for the Upper part is also available for the Lower part. -
Page 22: Playing With Automatic Accompaniments
VARIATION [1] pattern is running, pressing the [4] button will release all keys. not switch to that pattern right away. The BK-3 first plays a fill-in to Rhythm playback needs to be started and announce the new song section. -
Page 23: Variation [1], [2], [3], [4]
A slightly more complex pattern you may want to use for Pressed before starting rhythm subsequent verses. When you start rhythm playback, the BK-3 plays a musical playback ending. At the end of the phrase, playback stops. The indicator flashes to signal that the ENDING pattern... -
Page 24: [Auto Fill In]
If you need select a Rhythm of another family, press another Rhythm button and repeat the step 2. Press [EXIT] to leave the Rhythm selection page. When this button lights, the BK-3 plays a transition before switching MEMO to the newly selected VARIATION pattern. Example: if the VARIATION... - Page 25 Playing Back Rhythms This means that when you select a different VARIATION pattern, the BK-3 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.
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Page 26: One Touch Memories: Why Using Them
If you haven’t selected any ONE TOUCH memory since switching The TONE buttons stop flashing. (Only the indicator corresponding on the BK-3, the indicators of TONE buttons [1], [2], [3] and [4] flash. to the last Tone family you selected lights steadily.) You can now... -
Page 27: Programming Your Own One Touch Settings
(“EDITED”): The BK-3 allows you to save your own ONE TOUCH settings, which may come in handy for CUSTOM rhythms for which there are no “presets”. The following operation saves the rhythm and its (new) ONE TOUCH settings to the “My Rhythms”... -
Page 28: Using The Bk-3 As A Usb Player
New song and rhythm files can be copied to the USB memory using your computer as you purchase them. Connect an optional USB memory to the BK-3 or, if it was Getting Ready to Use the BK-3 as a already inserted, press the [USB MEMORY] button... -
Page 29: Activating The 'Play All Songs' Parameter For The Usb Memory
Activating the ‘Play All Songs’ parameter for the USB memory Activating the ‘Play All Songs’ function Connect an optional USB memory to the BK-3 or, if it was NOTE already inserted, press the [USB MEMORY] button. If you set a tempo value close to the upper or lower limit for an After a few seconds, the display shows the contents of the USB mp3 or WAV file, playback may sound a little strange. -
Page 30: Deactivating The 'Play All Songs' Function
NOTE The marker positions are deleted when you start playback of When the BK-3 reaches the beginning of the passage another song or switch off the BK-3. you want to play back in a loop, press the VARIATION [3] button. -
Page 31: Selecting The Track(S) To Mute For Rhythms Or Smf Songs
Selecting the Track(s) to Mute for Rhythms or SMF Songs When you start playback, you will notice that active parts are indicated by moving bar graphs that simulate level meters. If [TRACK MUTE] (CENTER CANCEL) button lights the bar graphs of muted parts do not move. -
Page 32: Changing The Name Of A File Or Folder
The display shows the following page: Press the [ENTER] button to confirm your selection. If you selected a folder in step (2) above, the BK-3 asks you for a confirmation: Use the [UP] or [DOWN] button to select the desired character, then use the [INC] or [DEC] button to change the character. - Page 33 Press the [WRITE] button to start the search. The BK-3 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.
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Page 34: Other Important Functions
This section presents other important functions you may need regularly. Transposing to a Different Key This function allows you to transpose the BK-3’s pitch in semi-tone steps. Depending on the mode setting, this transposition applies to all sections or just a specific setting (p. 48). -
Page 35: Using The Metronome
The settings can be saved to the BK-3s global memory. If you don’t save If an SMF song or Rhythm is playing, the metronome will them, your changes are lost when you switch off the BK-3. See “Save sound at the tempo and beat of that song. -
Page 36: Performance Lists
Selecting a Performance memory is a lot faster than calling up one of If the USB memory contains no Performance List files, or if the the BK-3’s functions, modifying the settings, etc., while playing. You could memory is not connected (properly), the BK-3 only displays the program one Performance memory for the first part of a song, another for “Music Assistant”... -
Page 37: Quickly Locating Performance Memories
Press the [MENU] button. The display now changes to a page with the following options: The [WRITE] indicator flashes and the display changes to: By default, the BK-3 assigns the name of the selected rhythm, song Function Explanation or of the last Performance you loaded to the Performance settings you are about to save. -
Page 38: Rename A Performance List
Performance List files on your USB memory. Select the Performance memory you want to remove from If you specify a file name that already exists, the BK-3 displays the the list. following message: “Please enter a different name”... -
Page 39: Move A Performance
Performance List” (p. 39). Move a Performance The BK-3 allows you to lock (protect) several settings to ensure that they no longer change when you select a different Performance memory. Use the [UP] or [DOWN] button to select the Performance... - Page 40 Performance Lists Connect the USB memory and load a Performance memory (p. 36) or a rhythm (p. 24). 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.) The Main window shows the Lock status: Start playback of the selected rhythm.
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Page 41: Recording Your Performance As Audio Data
16. Recording your performance as audio data Your BK-3 allows you to record your performance on the optional USB memory. The resulting audio file is stored in the “My Recordings” folder. The recording format is WAV (not mp3), which allows you to burn your recordings onto a CD using your computer. -
Page 42: Listening To Your Recording
“Rec Audio Level” parameter. [MENU] button “Global“ “Utility” “Rec Audio Level” (p. 52). NOTE The BK-3 provides a second recording mode that allows you to start recording before the song you selected. [MENU] button “Global“ “Utility” “Rec Audio Sync” (p. -
Page 43: Menu Options
(UPP (Upper), LWR (Lower). The display shows the settings for the selected keyboard part. The BK-3’s display can show the lyrics of Standard MIDI Files or mp3 songs Select and set the desired parameter(s). See “Moving you load. -
Page 44: Volume
Eq Part Edit Key Touch (velocity sensitivity) The BK-3’s keyboard is velocity sensitive, allowing you to control the If you want to edit the parameters of the equalizer, you timbre and volume of the keyboard parts by varying the strength have to press the [ENTER] button to select the “Eq Edit... -
Page 45: Mfx
Bender Assign This parameter allows you to specify for each keyboard part how it The BK-3 contains one multi-effects processor (“Mfx”) that can be should respond to Pitch Bend messages. used to process the desired keyboard part(s). Select “Off” for parts that don’t need to be processed by this Mfx. -
Page 46: Resonance
This function group can be selected using [MENU] button “Performance Attack (only for Tones) Edit” “Tone Part Mfx”. Your BK-3 contains a multi-effects processor that can be used for processing any keyboard part you like. See “Mfx” (p. 45). -
Page 47: Mfx Edit
‘Performance Edit’ parameters Mfx Type Mfx Type Mfx Type Parameter Setting Mod. Delay Speaker Sim Tape Echo Mute Off, On 3 Tap Delay Step Phaser LoFi Noise 4 Tap Delay MLT Phaser LoFi Comp Solo Time Delay Inf Phaser LoFi Radio Allows you to solo the selected part, which means that all other 2 Pitch Shifter Ring Modul... -
Page 48: Scale Tune
Switch off the [SPLIT] button if the Arranger should scan the entire keyboard (“Whole”). This function allows you to transpose the BK-3’s pitch in semi-tone steps. The range of the left and right keyboard areas depends on the “Split Depending on the mode setting, this transposition applies to all sections Point”... -
Page 49: Arranger Hold
Press a VARIATION [1]~[4] button. previously selected rhythm. The BK-3 plays a Fill-In. The tempo slows down while the fill is being played. At the end of the fill, the rhythm returns to the previously Parameter Setting set tempo (this is called “a tempo”). -
Page 50: Using The Ritardando/Accelerando Functions
Tone for the second harmony voice using this parameter. Parameter Setting This parameter can be selected using [MENU] button “Global” The Tone of the selected family “Display Contrast”. It is used to change the contrast of the BK-3’s display in case you... -
Page 51: Tuning
Rhythm/SMF Track Mute See “Using ‘Track Mute’ and ‘Center Cancel’” (p. 30). One Touch Hold The BK-3 is equipped with a metronome that can be used in various situations. This parameter can be selected using [MENU] button “Global” ... -
Page 52: Pedal Switch
Audio XFade to press the [POWER] button, wait a few seconds, then press the footswitch. button again to switch the BK-3 back on. (Do not switch it on too The BK-3 creates a brief blend between the current and quickly.) the next song. -
Page 53: Language
Freeze Data default state, use the [INC] or [DEC] button to select “NO”, then press with any sequencer (software) or compatible Roland the [ENTER] button. The BK-3 then returns to the “Performance backing instrument (p. 57). Edit” page. Select this entry to save your song or rhythm with the Save “Makeup Tools”... -
Page 54: Reverb Type
This is a short delay with many repeats Drum Set. “Drum Sets” are special “Tones” that assign different sounds to most keys/note numbers, allowing you (and the BK-3) Reverb Level & Chorus Level to play realistic drum and percussion parts. -
Page 55: Mute (T)/Drum Mute (D )
Makeup Tools (rhythms and SMF) Panpot While selecting a Tone, you can press a TONE button to select a different family. Use this parameter to change the stereo placement of the selected instrument. “0” means “no change”, negative (–) values shift the Parameter Setting instrument towards the left and positive (+) values shift it towards... -
Page 56: Attack (T)
The following parameters allow you to set the sound’s “envelope”. The envelope parameters affect both the volume (TVA) and the The BK-3 contains 2 multi-effects processors (“Mfx”), one reverb filter (TVF). The cutoff frequency will rise as the envelope rises and processor and one chorus processor that can be used to process fall as the envelope falls. -
Page 57: Drum Instrument (D)
Explanation your computer. This operation is unnecessary for files you only want All Drum Set Select the drum instrument you want to use with the BK-3 or one of the models mentioned above. Instr. Instruments to edit. Saving Your New Rhythm or Song... -
Page 58: Preventing Double Notes When Working With A Sequencer (Local Control)
NOTE NOTE The setting of this parameter is not memorized when you switch off the BK-3. All BK-3 parts are set to receive MIDI messages. If they do not seem to respond to the messages you send from the external... -
Page 59: Midi Tx/Rx
14, or 16) on which the BK-3 should receive NTA messages. Pitch Bender The BK-3 has 6 MIDI preset settings. All you need to do is to select the MIDI preset to your need. This filter allows you to enable (On) or disable (Off ) the transmission and reception of Pitch Bend messages. -
Page 60: Visual Control Tx
BK-3. involving sequencers or external controllers, knowing the “official” address may come in handy. The BK-3 has a handy system that provides this IMPORTANT NOTE information instantly—there is thus no need to look up the MIDI address in the tables at the end of this manual. -
Page 61: Controlling Video Equipment (Visual Control)
Press a key in the highest octave (C#6~C7) to select the desired clips on the external MIDI Visual Control/V-LINK- For example, if you use the BK-3 with the EDIROL P-10, you’ll be able to use the various controls on the BK-3’s keyboard to switch and compatible device. -
Page 62: Wireless Lan Function
Basic Connection Method (Connect by WPS) wireless icon The first time you connect the BK-3 to a wireless network, you’ll need to perform the following procedure (WPS) to join the wireless network. This procedure is required only the first time. (Once you’ve joined the... -
Page 63: Wireless Lan Function Settings
The third row of the Wireless page shows the Device Name. Press this button to insert a character. The Device Name is BK-3 (Default). See “Wireless ID” (p. 64). “Select Access Point” Page Move to a screen where you can choose a wireless LAN access point and connect to it. -
Page 64: Connecting In Ad-Hoc Mode
LAN access Select the [MENU] button g “Wireless” g“Wireless Info”. point. This is a convenient way to use the BK-3 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 65: Troubleshooting
Unable to read from/write to USB memory. Check the format of your USB memory. The BK-3 can use USB memory that has been formatted as FAT. If your USB memory was formatted using any other method, please re-format it using the BK-3. - Page 66 • Is the BK-3 connected to the wireless LAN? The BK-3 is not found in the instrument connections • Are the BK-3 and the iPhone connected to the same network (the same wireless LAN access of the app (such as the iPhone app Air Recorder) point)? •...
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Page 67: Specifications
21. Specifications DISPLAY TYPE Display 132 x 64 pixels, graphic monochrome LCD (backlit) KEYBOARD Keyboard type 61 velocity sensitive keys Key Touch: High, Medium, Low, Fixed Keyboard Modes Whole, Split, Dual SOUND GENERATOR Max. Polyphony 128 voices (GM2/GS/XG Lite compatible) Tones 851 (Possibility to create a list of 10 frequently used sounds and recall them instantly) Drum Sets... - Page 68 Specifications MIDI connectors MIDI IN, MIDI OUT (Visual Control function) USB COMPUTER connector (Type B, reception and transmission of MIDI data) USB ports USB MEMORY (Type A, data storage devices) GENERAL SPECIFICATION Speakers 2 x 10 cm Rated power output 2 x 7.5 W Power supply AC adaptor (PSB-1U adaptor)
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Page 69: Midi Implementation Chart
22. MIDI Implementation Chart Backing Keyboard Model: BK-3 Function... Transmitted Recognized Remarks Basic Default 1-16 1–16 Channel Changed 1–16, Off 1–16, Off Default Mode 3 Mode 3 Mode Messages Mode 3, 4 (M=1) Mode 3, 4 (M = 1) Altered... -
Page 70: Chord Intelligence Table
23. 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 71 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 )
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Page 72: Index
24. Index Delete ..... . 38 KEYBOARD DUAL button ..12 Symbols Deleting ....32 KEYBOARD SPLIT button . - Page 73 Index Note-to-Arranger channel Rx 59 Rhythm Parts ....47 USB COMPUTER port ..12 NTA ......59 Rhythm Pc .
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Page 76: Shortcut List
Press these buttons simultaneously, without holding them. To memorize the sound selected to the associated favorite memory number [0]~[9], press and hold the [Favorite] button and one of the TONE buttons [0]~[9]. 602.00.0578.02 RES 929-12 BK-3 Owner’s Manual - E...
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