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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug. For the USA For the USA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Compliance Information Statement BK-7m Backing Module...
  • Page 3 Copyright © 2011 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 is either a registered trademark or a trademark 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

    In addition to the items listed under “Using the unit safely” on p. 4, please read and observe the following: Power supply • Use a reasonable amount of care when using the BK-7m’s buttons, other controls and jacks/connectors. Rough handling can lead to •...
  • Page 7 • Do not apply excessive force to the connected USB memory or the BK-7m’s USB MEMORY port. • Never connect your USB memory to the BK-7m via a USB hub. Liability and copyright • Recording, duplication, distribution, sale, lease, performance, or broadcast of copyrighted material (musical works, visual works, broadcasts, live performances, etc.) belonging to a third party in...

  • Page 8: Features

    Backing Module BK-7m Features Features The BK-7m is a professional backing module designed to provide everything the entertaining artist and serious amateur musician needs on the stage, in the studio, or at home. High-quality sounds 16 Song parts The best sounds generated by a top-level sound gen- The BK-7m also provides 16 Song parts, which are erator with 128-voice polyphony.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    If you select ‘Make New’......45 Demo of the BK-7m ......20 13.
  • Page 10 Installing Sonar LE ......84 BK-7m instrument definitions ..... . 84 17.

  • Page 11: Panel Description

    After pressing this button, you can use the [1], [2], [3] EXIT button and [4] buttons to select the desired One Touch This button is used to return to a higher menu level. memory. Press and hold it to return to the BK-7m’s main dis- play page.
  • Page 12 SYNC START button This buttons is used to activate or switch off the BK-7m’s Sync Start function. If it is on, Music Style playback can be started by simply playing a note or chord on the external keyboard. See also page 31.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    Rear panel Rear panel USB COMPUTER port PEDAL SWITCH/EXPRESSION socket Use a USB cable to connect the BK-7m to your com- Connect a separately available pedal switch (Roland puter via this connector (page 17). DP-series), a separately available foot switch (BOSS...

  • Page 14: Shortcut List

    Shortcut list Shortcut list Pressing and holding the following buttons allows you to directly jump to a related parameter page, which is faster than selecting the page in question via the BK-7m’s menu Press and hold Function Transposition key default (“0”) Open the “Style Track Mute”...

  • Page 15: Before You Start Using The Bk-7M

    NOTE If you won’t be using the BK-7m for an extended period of INPUT time, disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.

  • Page 16: Connecting A Midi Device

    Backing Module BK-7m Before you start using the BK-7m If you wish to use the BK-7m with a digital piano, NOTE connect its MIDI OUT socket to the digital piano’s When connection cables with resistors are used, the vol- MIDI IN socket, and its MIDI IN socket to the digital ume level of equipment connected to the audio inputs may piano’s MIDI OUT socket.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Bk-7M To Your Computer

    (page 64). By default, the foot- • Switch on the power to the BK-7m before you start switch will control the “Hold” function. up the MIDI application on your computer. Never turn the BK-7m’s power on/off while your MIDI...

  • Page 18: Unit

    Never insert the screws supplied with the BK-7m without attaching the BK-7m to the PDS-10 stand. NOTE When using the PDS-10, extend the legs to their maximum spread. Do not allow the overall height including the BK-7m to exceed 1 meter. PSD-10 stand plate BK-7m bottom plate At first, the switches of this pedal board are assigned Music Style control functions.

  • Page 19: Listening Through Headphones

    The power will turn on, an opening message will appear in the BK-7m’s screen, and then the main page will appear. After a brief interval, the BK-7m will be ready to pro- duce sound. NOTE This unit is equipped with a protection circuit. A brief inter- val (a few seconds) after power up is required before the unit will operate normally.

  • Page 20: Turning The Power Off

    Demo of the BK-7m See “Wizard Connection” on p. 22 for how to ensure that Your BK-7m contains a demo that introduces all of its the BK-7m receives MIDI messages from an external device. 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...

  • Page 21: Basic Operation Of The Bk-7M

    Here is how to navigate the menu to select the setting you want to change. This section introduces the information that appears on Press [MENU] button. the main page in the BK-7m’s display and how to navi- gate the menu. MENU Main page...

  • Page 22: Wizard Connection

    Wizard Connection Your BK-7m contains a “Wizard Connection” that tells you step by step how to set up the BK-7m for MIDI communica- tion. This wizard saves you a lot of time, which is why we recommend using it each time you connect a different MIDI device to the BK-7m.

  • Page 23: Details About The 'Wizard Connection' Categories

    The keyboard’s messages are Depending on the category and option inside that cate- returned to the piano. gory, the BK-7m may ask you to play a few notes on the external instrument. This allows it to automatically set MIDI IN...

  • Page 24: Master Keyboard' Category

    Performance memory or ‘GUITAR’ category One Touch setting. Select this category to control the BK-7m from a guitar that is connected to a Roland guitar–MIDI interface (like NOTE the GI-20).

  • Page 25: Digital Organ' Category

    The notes played on Manual II (Swell) and Manual I (Great) as well as the bass pedal board control the NOTE BK-7m’s real-time parts UP1, UP2, LWR and MBS. The This option disables MIDI data reception by the BK-7m’s chords played on Manual I (Great) are also used by Arranger and real-time parts, because all 16 MIDI channels are the Arranger’s NTA section (for chord recognition).
  • Page 26 Backing Module BK-7m Wizard Connection ‘Wizard Connection’ MIDI channel settings Category Type BK-7m’s real-time parts MIDI channel Sections DIGITAL PIANO ROLAND UP1, UP2, LWR, MBS, NTA (Note-to-Arranger) Entire keyboard OTHERS UP1, UP2, LWR, MBS, NTA (Note-to-Arranger) 1~16* Entire keyboard ACCORDION...

  • Page 27: Playing The Bk-7M's Real-Time Parts

    Playing the BK-7m’s real-time parts Your BK-7m contains four real-time parts that can be controlled via MIDI: UP1, UP2, LWR and MBS. Feel free to use only one of them at a time or to control them simultaneously. You can assign the desired sounds (or “Tones”) to each of these parts.

  • Page 28: Using The [Up1], [Up2], [Lwr] And [Mbs] Buttons To

    Backing Module BK-7m Playing the BK-7m’s real-time parts NOTE Selecting a Tone on the main page The SuperNATURAL sounds can only be assigned to the UP1 If the main page is not displayed, press and part. hold the [EXIT] button until it appears.

  • Page 29: Selecting Supernatural Sounds (Up1 Part)

    NOTE of the notes will both be You can also select the BK-7m’s Tones via MIDI. Be aware, accurate. however, that if the BK-7m receives a sound select cluster Growl Sens CC 18...

  • Page 30: Music Style Functions

    Backing Module BK-7m Music Style functions Music Style functions The BK-7m contains a function that plays back automatic accompaniments called “Music Styles”. This section explains how to take advantage of the BK-7m’s accompaniments. Volume balance between the Using Music Styles backing and the real-time parts The “interactive”...
  • Page 31 Music Style play- the INTRO pattern will begin on the back next downbeat. When the intro is finished, the BK-7m returns to the previously selected VARIATION pattern. There are, in fact, four different INTRO patterns, that can be selected using the VARIATION [1], [2], [3] and [4] buttons.

  • Page 32: Selecting Music Styles

    AUTO FILL IN This button allows you to end your songs with a suit- When this button lights, the BK-7m plays a transition able closing section if you don’t want to simply stop before switching to the newly selected VARIATION Music Style playback.

  • Page 33: Playing Back Music Styles

    BK-7m recognized: Let us now take a closer look at the interactive aspects of the BK-7m’s Music Styles and at how to use them. Connect your MIDI controller (see p. 16). If necessary, follow the instructions of the “Wizard Connection”...

  • Page 34: Using The 'One Touch' Function

    Play a melody on the connected MIDI con- troller. See “‘Wizard Connection’ MIDI channel settings” on p. 26 for the MIDI channels used by the BK-7m’s real- time parts. Now press another ONE TOUCH button than the one that is currently active.

  • Page 35: Using The Bk-7M As A Usb Player

    Carefully insert the optional USB memory all the way into the port until it is firmly in place. SMF file NOTE Audio MP3 file The BK-7m supports USB memories with a capacity of up to 2TB. Audio WAV file Folder File types the BK-7m can read and play back Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select...

  • Page 36: Playing Back A Song Or Music Style From A Usb

    In the following, we will therefore only show you how to play back song files located on a USB memory. NOTE The BK-7m has no internal memory where you could store SMF or audio files. Select a song (SMF or audio file) on the USB The BK-7m calculates the intervals between your memory.

  • Page 37: Other Important Functions

    This section presents other important function you may need regularly. (b) Rotate the dial to select the mode, then press the Changing the key dial. This function allows you to transpose the BK-7m’s pitch Mode Explanation in semi-tone steps. Depending on the mode setting, this Song Only song playback is transposed.

  • Page 38: Using 'Track Mute' And 'Center Cancel

    Backing Module BK-7m Other important functions Using ‘Track Mute’ and ‘Center Selecting the track(s) to mute for Music Styles or SMF songs Cancel’ The following procedure allows you to specify the track You can use this function to mute tracks of Music Styles...

  • Page 39: Using Split Mode

    See page 27 for how to select the real-time parts you want mits all note messages on the same MIDI channel and if to use. the BK-7m is set to receive on one MIDI channel only (see “‘Wizard Connection’ MIDI channel settings” on NOTE p.

  • Page 40: Metronome

    Explanation Metronome Count In Off, 1bar, 2bar This parameter allows The BK-7m is equipped with a metronome that can be you to switch the used in various situations. To use the metronome, here Count-In function on is what you need to do: (“1 BAR”...

  • Page 41: Performance Lists

    It is perfectly possible to program several Performance memories for one song. Selecting a Performance mem- NOTE ory is a lot faster than calling up one of the BK-7m’s If the USB memory contains no Performance List files, or if functions, modifying the settings, etc., while playing.

  • Page 42: Recalling A Performance/Music Assistant Memory

    Performance memory whose name starts with the letter “A”. The PERFORMANCE [LIST] button lights to signal that the BK-7m is now using the settings of the selected Performance memory. The name of that memory is highlighted. Press the PERFORMANCE [LIST] button again to select the first Performance mem- ory name that starts with a “B”.

  • Page 43: Saving Your Settings As A Performance

    NOTE real-time parts, switch on the [INTRO] button, modify If you haven’t loaded any Performance List since switching on the BK-7m, a new Performance List is created, and your the “Performance Edit” settings, etc. Performance memory becomes its first entry.

  • Page 44: If You Select 'Edit

    Backing Module BK-7m Performance Lists If you did not save the Performance List, the BK-7m If you select ‘Edit’ now signals that you need to save it to preserve your The display shows all Performance memories to changes. which the selected List refers. The “Edit” option allows...

  • Page 45: If You Select 'Delete

    If you select ‘Make New’ The display changes to: This page allows you to create a new Performance List whose name is selected automatically by the BK-7m. If you are happy with that name, proceed with step (4) below. Otherwise…...

  • Page 46: Recording Your Performance As Audio Data

    Recording your performance as audio data Your BK-7m allows you to record everything it can transmit to its outputs, i.e. Music Style or song playback, your playing, your singing, and any audio signal transmitted to the BK-7m. (The metronome signal is not recorded.) Feel free to connect the master outputs of an external Press the [START/STOP] button.

  • Page 47: Listening To Your Recording

    “REC Audio Level” on p. 64). [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial and then pressing it to replace Note: The BK-7m provides a second recording mode that the old file with the new one (the old file will be lost). allows you to start recording before the song you selected ‰...

  • Page 48: Cover Functions For Music Styles And Smf Songs

    USB memory with this informa- tion (see below). The display changes to: NOTE The “Cover” information is part of the data only the BK-7m understands. Other SMF players (or sequencer software) ignore these settings. Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select...

  • Page 49: Saving Your Modified Music Style Or Smf Song

    Press the [WRITE] button (its indicator flashes). The display changes to: The BK-7m automatically selects the name of the selected Music Style or song. If you agree to save the new version under that name, skip tp step (10). Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select the desired character, then press the dial to edit it.

  • Page 50: Menu Options

    Backing Module BK-7m Menu options Menu options The BK-7m’s [MENU] button provides access to the available parameters and functions. Function group Explanation General procedure Makeup Tools These functions allow you to edit the Press the [MENU] button (its indicator selected Music Style or SMF song in an lights).

  • Page 51: Tone Part View' Parameters

    Tone from that family. Parameter Explanation Use the dial to select and set the desired parameter(s). Families The BK-7m’s Tones are grouped into 16 The following parameters are available: families: Piano, guitar, bass, strings, etc. Parameter Setting range Explanation Tone...
  • Page 52 Hold Pedal This parameter allows you to specify whether and After Touch The BK-7m receives MIDI aftertouch messages. You how a hold/damper pedal you connect to the can choose how you want the real-time parts to SWITCH/EXPRESSION socket should respond to Hold respond to these messages.
  • Page 53 Backing Module BK-7m ‘Performance Edit’ parameters Filter Up: The cutoff frequency of the Tone assigned NOTE to the selected part can be raised (so that the sound For some sounds, negative (–) “Resonance” settings may becomes brighter). produce no noticeable change because the Resonance is Filter Down: The cutoff frequency of the Tone already set to the minimum value.

  • Page 54: Tone Part Effects' Parameters

    The “Key Range Lower” and “Key Range Upper” “Mfx”. parameters allow you to set the note range to be Your BK-7m contains a multi-effects processor that received for the selected part. can be used for processing any real-time part you...
  • Page 55 ‘Performance Edit’ parameters Mfx Type Reverb Type The BK-7m provides 84 different multi-effects types, This parameter allows you to select one of the twelve some of which are combinations of two effects for effects types, two of which are actually delay effects.
  • Page 56 Backing Module BK-7m Menu options Parameter Setting Explanation Parameter Setting Explanation Diffusion 0~127 Adjusts the change in Time 0~127 Time length of rever- density of the reverb beration. over time. The higher Feedback 0~127 Adjusts the level of the the value, the more the...
  • Page 57 Backing Module BK-7m ‘Performance Edit’ parameters Parameter Setting Explanation Parameter Setting Explanation Output Select Main, Rev, Allows you to specify Rate Hz 0.05~10.00Hz Specifies the modula- Main+Rev where the processor’s tion speed. This can be output signal should either a frequency (Hz)
  • Page 58 Backing Module BK-7m Menu options Parameter Setting Explanation Parameter Setting Explanation Pre LPF Cuts the high fre- Output Select Main, Rev, Allows you to specify quency range of the Main+Rev where the processor’s sound coming into the output signal should chorus.

  • Page 59: Style Parts' Parameters

    Adjusts the volume of the selected Music Style part. Selecting “0” means that the part is question is no longer audible. This function allows you to transpose the BK-7m’s pitch Parameter Setting in semi-tone steps. Depending on the mode setting, this...

  • Page 60: Arranger Setting' Parameters

    Style is selected. This parameter allows you to selected Music Style and no melodic accompaniment specify if and when the BK-7m should ignore the parts (ABass, ACC1~6). preset tempo and go on using the tempo of the pre-...

  • Page 61: Melody Intelligent' Parameters

    This function allows you to save the current “Perfor- ton ‰ “Performance Edit” ‰ “Melody Intelligent”. mance Edit” settings as default settings. These set- tings are loaded each time you switch on the BK-7m. The following parameters are available: Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select Switch “YES”, then press the dial to define the cur-...

  • Page 62: Global' Parameters

    The settings of the “Global” parameters can be saved to the BK-7m’s global memory. If you don’t save them, your changes are lost when you switch off the BK-7m. See “Save Global” on p. 65 for how to save these set- tings.
  • Page 63 Backing Module BK-7m ‘Global’ parameters The parameters on this page allow you to filter cer- Lyrics Settings This page can be selected using [MENU] button ‰ tain Performance settings. Select “On” for the set- “Global” ‰ “Settings”. tings you do not want to load along with the remain- ing settings when you select a Performance memory.
  • Page 64 Auto Power Off Off, 240 min This parameter allows need to start manually you to cause the by pressing the [START/ BK-7m to switch itself STOP] button. off after 240 minutes if you are not using it. REC Audio –24, –18, –12,...

  • Page 65: Save Global

    The display shows a confirmation message. If you don’t want to define the current “Global” set- tings as the default state, rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select “NO”, then press the dial. The BK-7m then returns to the “Performance Edit” page.

  • Page 66: Midi Parameters

    We recommend using the wizard to quickly set up the MIDI Set Allows you to load a MIDI Set BK-7m for new MIDI controllers you may want to use. See “User1~8”. See below. “Wizard Connection” on p. 22. Only then should you...

  • Page 67: Edit Song Parts

    Select “On” to filter Pitch NOTE Bend messages. We recommend using the wizard to quickly set up the BK-7m for new MIDI controllers you may want to use. See Modulation Off, On Select “On” to filter Modu- “Wizard Connection” on p. 22.

  • Page 68: Edit Tone Parts

    We recommend using the wizard to quickly set up the are not related to the previous groups. See BK-7m for new MIDI controllers you may want to use. See page 71. “Wizard Connection” on p. 22. Only then should you change the settings that are not suitable for your applica- tion.

  • Page 69: Basic

    MIDI parameters The “Sync” parameters allow you to specify whether Parameter Setting Explanation or not the BK-7m should send MIDI real-time mes- SMF Start/Stop Off, On Similar to “Stl Start/ sages when you start Style or song playback. This Stop Tx” but for songs.

  • Page 70: Style

    (“On”) or not (“Off”) the selected MIDI channel NOTE should be used to When you select another Style on your BK-7m, it transmits receive chord informa- a CC00-CC32-PC cluster on the Style channel, which you tion. could record using an external sequencer.

  • Page 71: Parameters

    MIDI. Mastering Tools The BK-7m may The BK-7m contains two effects processors that apply change sound to all real time parts and Style and Song parts. addresses (usually CC00 and CC32 values) These processors are collectively called the “Mastering...
  • Page 72 Backing Module BK-7m Menu options To edit the SMF/Style Compressor parameters, use Parameter Setting Explanation [MENU] button ‰ “Mastering Tools” ‰ “SMF/Style Com- Attack 0~100ms Use this parameter to spec- pressor”. ify how fast the compressor of the band in question...

  • Page 73: Smf/Style Equalizer

    –9~0~9dB Use this parameter to correct the level at the NOTE equalizer’s outputs. If When you switch on the BK-7m, it automatically loads the the settings of the “User” settings. remaining parameters lead to a significantly lower level, select a posi- SMF/Style Equalizer tive value.

  • Page 74: Tone/Part Compressor

    NOTE Rotate the [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to select When you switch on the BK-7m, it automatically loads the “YES”, then press the dial to save the cur- “User” settings. rent settings. The display shows a confirmation message.

  • Page 75: Makeup Tools (Style And Smf)

    Music Style or song and their parameters. See page 76. NOTE When you switch on the BK-7m, it automatically loads the Freeze Data Select this entry to “burn” your new set- “User” settings. tings into the file. Doing so will allow you...

  • Page 76: Instrument

    Song Makeup Tools” settings you have made and to The Style and Song Makeup Tools environments do not revert to the previously saved version. support the BK-7m’s SuperNATURAL sounds, which can therefore not be selected. If you are satisfied with your changes and wish to preserve them, save your Music Style song to the USB memory.
  • Page 77 Drum Set. “Drum Sets” are special “Tones” that assign different sounds to most keys/note numbers, allowing you Perc Mute Off, On (and the BK-7m) to play realistic drum and percussion parts. Volume Adjusts the volume of the selected instrument. Nega- In the following, “(T)”...
  • Page 78 Backing Module BK-7m Menu options ative values reduce all velocity values by the same Decay (T) This parameter adjusts the time over which the amount (leaving differences between notes intact), sound’s volume and cutoff frequency fall from the while positive settings increase all velocity values.
  • Page 79 Backing Module BK-7m Makeup Tools (Style and SMF) Edit EQ The BK-7m contains three multi-effect processors To edit the equalizer parameters, press the (“Mfx”), one reverb processor and one chorus proces- [CURSOR÷VALUE] dial to jump to the “Edit EQ” page.
  • Page 80 Backing Module BK-7m Menu options Drum Instrument (D) Parameter Value Explanation Velocity -127~+127 This parameter allows you to modify the velocity range of the drum instrument in question. “0” means that the recorded val- If you want to edit the settings for specific instru-...

  • Page 81: Freeze Data

    Music Style song version on another arranger instrument, sequencer or your computer. This operation is unnecessary for files you only want to use with the BK-7m or one of the models mentioned above. Saving your new Music Style or song (SMF) version If you are happy with your changes and wish to preserve them, select the “Save”...

  • Page 82: V-Link Function

    Use the following controls on the front panel to control the Edirol P-10. For example, if you use the BK-7m with the EDIROL P-10, you’ll be able to use the various controls on the MIDI Operation V-LINK BK-7m’s front panel to switch and control images on...

  • Page 83: Factory Reset

    Backing Module BK-7m Factory Reset Press the [MENU] button. Factory Reset The following function allows you to recall the BK-7m’s original factory settings. This has no effect on the data MENU stored on a USB memory. Press the [MENU] button.

  • Page 84: Using The Bk-7M With Sonar Le

    The BK-7m comes bundled with the Cakewalk SONAR LE software that runs on Windows computers. Installing this pow- erful software allows you to use the BK-7m as a versatile multitimbral sound module, adding top-notch sounds to your PC-based music productions. You can create your own SMF music databases with SONAR LE, using the BK-7m as sound module by connecting it to one of your computer’s USB ports.

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    Connect the amplifier or other device to the same AC outlet as the BK-7m. The pitch of the selected song is incorrect. Is the “Tuning” setting appropriate? Did you transpose the song? Can’t play an audio/mp3-format song Is the song in a format that the BK-7m is able to read?
  • Page 86 — 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 87: Wizard Connection' Settings

    Backing Module BK-7m ‘Wizard Connection’ settings ‘Wizard Connection’ settings The “Wizard Connection” function (see p. 22) performs the following settings to ensure smooth communication with your external MIDI controller: External instrument Settings Category Type Performance & Global Settings Other settings...

  • Page 88: Music Style List

    Backing Module BK-7m Music Style list Music Style list 8 BEAT/16 BEAT CC00 CC32 Ballad Slow Rock DISCO/DANCE CC00 CC32 Frank's Way Lovely Ballad Beat Generation Easy Ballad Latin Beat Seventies Lying Beat 70's Groove Volare Gipsy Sky Beat UK Pop...
  • Page 89 Backing Module BK-7m Music Style list Wave Jazz Clock RocK'N Fast Gipsy Brass Rock'N Big Mambo BALL ROOM CC00 CC32 Easy Slow Rock Mambo Gold Wien Waltz 50's Slow Rock Tradit Cha Cha Wien Waltz Oldies Dream Cha cha Vienne...

  • Page 90: Style Division Program Change Numbers

    Performance Guitar Waltz memory from the loaded Perfor- Country Swing mance List. These MIDI messages Orchestral Waltz must be received on the BK-7m’s Basic channel. Basic structure Style division program change CC00 122 (Fixed value) numbers...

  • Page 91: Tone List

    Backing Module BK-7m Tone List Tone List Piano CC00 CC32 CC00 CC32 CC00 CC32 NaturalPiano HeavyTraffic Soft Accord SuperiorPian Organ 3 Accordion 1 ClassicPiano Stevie's B3 Accordion 2 UprightPiano Church Org.1 JV.Accordion Brite Piano Organ Flute OrientalAcc1 Piano+String Theater Org.
  • Page 92 Backing Module BK-7m Tone List CC00 CC32 CC00 CC32 Strings CC00 CC32 Distort Gt1 AcBass 2 St.Strings 1 Dist. Mute AcBass 3 St.Slow Str1 Muted Over SH101 Bass 3 JP8 Strings1 PedalSteel RND Bass Warm Strings 5String Bs Dazed Gtr Bright Str.3...
  • Page 93 Backing Module BK-7m Tone List Vocal CC00 CC32 CC00 CC32 CC00 CC32 Warm Voices Fat SynBrass Tp Shake Syn Vox Pad Poly Brass Atk Trumpet Fem Mm Srt PowerBrass FolkTrumpet Rich Choir 1 Bright Tb FolkAlto St.ChoirAahs V Twin bones...
  • Page 94 Backing Module BK-7m Tone List CC00 CC32 CC00 CC32 Human Pad Acid Guitar Crystal OB Soft Pad D-50 Fat Saw Syn Mallet Sitar 1 Euro-Dance 2 P5 Saw Lead NAY 1 Polysynth 2 Soft Crystal Shakuhachi LowBirds Pad Round Glock...
  • Page 95 Backing Module BK-7m Tone List CC00 CC32 CC00 CC32 CC00 CC32 Didgeridoo Arghool Voice Three Panner Pad Percuss – SFX CC00 CC32 Voice Tah Bowed Glass Reverse Cym. Castanets Special Rave Woodblock Tambourine Halo Pad Taiko Perc. Bang Sweep Pad...

  • Page 96: Drum Sets

    Backing Module BK-7m Drum Sets Drum Sets PC: 1 [CC32: 4] PC: 2 [CC32: 4] PC: 3 [CC32: 4] PC: 7 [CC32: 4] PC: 5 [CC32: 4] PC: 6 [CC32: 4] PC: 9 [CC32: 4] PC: 10 [CC32: 4] PC: 11 [CC32: 4]...
  • Page 97 Backing Module BK-7m Drum Sets PC: 13 [CC32: 4] PC: 14 [CC32: 4] PC: 17 [CC32: 4] PC: 20 [CC32: 4] PC: 19 [CC32: 4] PC: 25 [CC32: 4] PC: 26 [CC32: 4] PC: 27 [CC32: 4] PC: 28 [CC32: 4]...
  • Page 98 Backing Module BK-7m Drum Sets PC: 1 [CC32: 4] PC: 2 [CC32: 4] PC: 3 [CC32: 4] PC: 7 [CC32: 4] PC: 5 [CC32: 4] PC: 6 [CC32: 4] PC: 9 [CC32: 4] PC: 10 [CC32: 4] PC: 11 [CC32: 4]...
  • Page 99 Backing Module BK-7m Drum Sets PC: 30 [CC32: 4] PC: 31 [CC32: 4] PC: 33 [CC32: 4] PC: 34 [CC32: 4] PC: 41 [CC32: 4] PC: 42 [CC32: 4] PC: 43 [CC32: 4] PC: 44 [CC32: 4] PC: 49 [CC32: 4]...
  • Page 100 Backing Module BK-7m Drum Sets PC: 51 [CC32: 4] PC: 52 [CC32: 4] PC: 53 [CC32: 4] PC: 54 [CC32: 4] PC: 55 [CC32: 4] PC: 56 [CC32: 4] PC: 57 [CC32: 4] PC: 58 [CC32: 4] PC: 59 [CC32: 4] PC: 60 [CC32: 4] KICK &...
  • Page 101 Backing Module BK-7m Drum Sets PC: 30 [CC32: 4] PC: 31 [CC32: 4] PC: 33 [CC32: 4] PC: 34 [CC32: 4] PC: 41 [CC32: 4] PC: 42 [CC32: 4] PC: 43 [CC32: 4] PC: 44 [CC32: 4] PC: 49 [CC32: 4]...
  • Page 102 Backing Module BK-7m Drum Sets PC: 32 [CC32: 4] PC: 65 [CC32: 4] PC: 66 [CC32: 4] PC: 117 [CC32: 4] PC: 61 [CC32: 4] PC: 63 [CC32: 4] PC: 64 [CC32: 4] PC: 117 [CC32: 3] SFX 2 CYM&CLAPS 2...
  • Page 103 Backing Module BK-7m Drum Sets PC: 32 [CC32: 4] PC: 65 [CC32: 4] PC: 66 [CC32: 4] PC: 117 [CC32: 4] PC: 61 [CC32: 4] PC: 63 [CC32: 4] PC: 64 [CC32: 4] PC: 117 [CC32: 3] SFX 2 CYM&CLAPS 2...

  • Page 104: Specifications

    Backing Module BK-7m Specifications Specifications Display type Display 128 x 64 pixels, graphic LCD Sound Source Max. Polyphony 128 voices (GM2/GS/XG Lite compatible) Sounds 1,092 tones 57 Drum Sets Multitimbral parts 4 real-time parts (UP1, UP2, LWR, MBS) + 16 Song parts Master Tuning 415.3~466.2Hz...
  • Page 105 Backing Module BK-7m Specifications Recording Media USB Flash memory Save format Audio files: WAV (44.1kHz, 16-bit linear) Video Lyrics SMF and mp3/WAV Panel controls Knobs VOLUME, AUDIO IN, BALANCE Rotary encoder Data dial with push switching function Connectors Phones 1x 1/4” jack (stereo) Audio inputs INPUT R, L/MONO (1/4”...

  • Page 106: Midi Implementation Chart

    Backing Module BK-7m MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Implementation Chart [Backing Module] Date: January 2011 Model: BK-7m 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)

  • Page 107: Mfx Types And Parameters

    Note: Most parameter names mentioned below cannot be dis- is a mono effect that combines incoming signals. You can, how- played in full on the BK-7m and are therefore abbreviated. ever, place the processed signal anywhere between the left and right channels.
  • Page 108 Backing Module BK-7m MFX types and parameters 9. Rotary 12. Hexa-Chorus This effect simulates the sound of the rotary speakers often Uses a six-phase chorus (six layers of chorused sound) to create used with the electric organs. Since the movement of the high- a dense and spatial effect.
  • Page 109 Backing Module BK-7m MFX types and parameters 16. St. Flanger 19. Mod. Delay This is a stereo flanger. It produces a metallic resonance that This effect adds modulation to the delayed sound, producing rises and falls like a jet airplane taking off or landing.
  • Page 110 Backing Module BK-7m MFX types and parameters Level (0~127)—Output level. Pitch Feedback (–98%~0~98%)—Adjust the proportion (%) of the processed sound that is fed back into the effect. Negative (–) settings will invert the phase. 22. Time Delay Panpot (L64~0~63R)—Stereo location of the output sound. This This effect controls the delay time and pitch in realtime.
  • Page 111 Backing Module BK-7m MFX types and parameters 28. OD‰ Flanger 32. DST‰ Delay This effect connects an Overdrive and a Flanger in series. This effect connects distortion and a delay effect in series. Overdrive Drive (0~127)—Degree of distortion. Also changes Distortion Drive (0~127)—Degree of distortion.
  • Page 112 Backing Module BK-7m MFX types and parameters 36. Chorus‰ DLY 39. CHO/DLY This effect connects a chorus and a delay in series. This effect connects a chorus and a delay in parallel. (“Parallel” Chorus Pre Delay (0.0~100.0ms)—Adjusts the delay between the...
  • Page 113 Backing Module BK-7m MFX types and parameters Depth (0~127)—Depth of modulation. 42. Isolator Attack (0~127)—Speed at which the cutoff frequency will This is an equalizer which cuts the volume greatly, allowing change. This is effective if Modulation Wave is SQR, SAW1 or you to add a special effect to the sound by cutting the volume SAW2.
  • Page 114 Backing Module BK-7m MFX types and parameters EQ Low Gain (–15dB~0~15dB)—Gain of the low frequency 47. Speaker Sim range. Simulates the speaker type and mic settings used to record the EQ High Gain (–15dB~0~15dB)—Gain of the high frequency speaker sound.
  • Page 115 Backing Module BK-7m MFX types and parameters Balance—Sets the volume balance between the direct and the 55. Step Pan effect sound. With a setting of D100:0W only the direct sound This uses a 16-step sequence to vary the panning of the sound.
  • Page 116 Backing Module BK-7m MFX types and parameters Woofer Trans Down (0~127)—Adjusts the rate at which the Phase (0~180 deg)—Spatial spread of the sound. woofer rotation slows down when the rotation is switched from Feedback (–98%~0~+98%)—Adjusts the proportion of the Fast to Slow.
  • Page 117 Backing Module BK-7m MFX types and parameters Low Rate [note] (Musical Notes)—Rate parameters can be set as 63. Band Step Flg a note-value of a tempo if you set the “Sync” parameter above A step flanger that lets you apply an effect independently to to “Note”.
  • Page 118 Backing Module BK-7m MFX types and parameters Mic Setting (1, 2, 3)—Adjusts the location of the mic that’s cap- 64. VS Overdrive turing the sound of the speaker. This can be adjusted in three This is an overdrive that provides heavy distortion.
  • Page 119 Backing Module BK-7m MFX types and parameters Delay 1 Time [msec] (0~1300ms)—Delay time from when sound 71. Reverse DLY is input to delay 1 until the delay sound is heard. This is a reverse delay that adds a reversed and delayed sound Delay 1 Time [note] (musical notes)—Delay times can be set as a...
  • Page 120 A virtual tape echo that produces a realistic tape delay sound. Delay Right Time [msec] (0~2600ms)—Adjust the time from the This simulates the tape echo section of a Roland RE-201 Space direct sound until when the right delay sound is heard.
  • Page 121 Backing Module BK-7m MFX types and parameters Level (0~127)—Output level. 76. LoFi Noise In addition to a lo-fi effect, this adds various types of noise 79. Telephone such as white noise and disc noise. This effect simulates the tonal character of a telephone trans- LoFi Type (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)—Degrades the sound quality.
  • Page 122 Backing Module BK-7m MFX types and parameters EQ High Gain (–15dB~0~15dB)—Gain of the high frequency Rotary Woofer Fast Speed (0.05~10.00Hz)—High-speed rota- range. tion speed of the woofer. Balance (D100:0W, D50:50W, D0:100W)—Volume balance Rotary Woofer Acceleration (0~15)—Adjusts the time it takes between the direct (D) and the effect sound (W).
  • Page 123 Backing Module BK-7m Index Common ....75 Filter Numerics Compressor ... . . 71, 74 Down .
  • Page 124 Backing Module BK-7m Index Limiter ....72 One Touch ....34 Rx .
  • Page 125 Backing Module BK-7m Wizard Connection ..87 Write ..... 43 Tap Tempo ....34, 36 Music Style.
  • Page 126 Backing Module BK-7m Information When you need repair service, call your nearest Roland Service Center or authorized Roland distributor in your country as shown below.
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