ROLAND BK-3 BACKING KEYBOARD WITH FREE INDIAN TONES AND LOOPS

Perfect for solo entertainers and home hobbyists alike, the BK-3 Backing Keyboard brings a new level of performance to entry-level auto-accompaniment instruments. Featuring a wide range of quality onboard sounds and rhythms, song playback via USB memory, built-in speakers, and more, this portable, self-contained keyboard puts the power of a full ensemble under your fingertips. From one-person shows to social gatherings to personal practice, the BK-3 brings endless hours enjoyment for playing all musical styles.

FEATURES
Portable, self-contained keyboard with built-in sound system
High-quality sounds, rhythms, and Music Assistants
Comfortable, intuitive user interface
Compatible with music rhythms from Roland’s BK, E, G, and VA series
Play a variety of backing formats (SMF, MP3, WAV, and rhythms) and record performances with optional USB memory
Roland Wireless Connect capability for cable-free communication with iPhone and iPad; free iOS apps available for music sharing, lyrics display, and more
Available in black Finish
Wide Range of Sounds and Rhythms Onboard

The BK-3 is filled with sounds and rhythms covering an extensive range of music genres from around the world, including Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Asia. There are over 850 tones and 50 drum kits built in, providing a universe of voices for melody playing and accompaniment. Compatibility with GM2, GS, and XG Lite formats ensures high-quality playback with Standard MIDI Files.

Easy Audio Recording

A dedicated front-panel button makes it simple to record audio directly to USB memory, allowing you to capture full-ensemble BK-3 performances any time you wish for self-evaluation and sharing with friends and family. Your recordings are saved as CD-quality WAV data, making it easy to transfer them to your computer for burning audio CDs.

Play Backing Tracks and Rhythms via USB Memory

The BK-3 can play a variety of external backing formats from optional USB memory, including WAV and MP3 audio, SMF, and Roland rhythms (BK, E, G, and VA series). Playback tempo and song key can easily be adjusted to suit your vocal range or performing needs, even with audio files. In addition, a Center Cancel function reduces the volume of vocals in commercial WAV/MP3 songs, ideal for karaoke singing and minus-one playing.

Keyboard

Keyboard type: 61 keys (velocity sensitive)
Keyboard Modes: Whole, Split, Dual

Display type

132 x 64 dots, Graphic monochrome LCD (with backlit)

SOUND GENERATOR

Max. Polyphony: 128 voices (GM2/GS/XGlite compatible)
Sounds: 851 tones; 53 Drum Sets
Multitimbral parts: 2 keyboard parts (UPP, LWR) + 16 song parts
Master Tuning: 415.3 to 466.2 Hz
Key Control (Transpose): –6 to +5 in semitones (for audio/MIDI data)

Tempo change

20 to 250 BPM for SMF and rhythms
75 to 125 % for mp3 and WAV files

EFFECTS

Real Time parts (UPP, LWR)

Reverb and Chorus: depending on Rhythm/SMF Reverb Chorus Macro
1 Mfx (84 Mfx Editable Macro) (selectable via Tone Part Mfx)
EQ

Rhythms/SMF section

Reverb: 8 types
Chorus: 8 types
2 Mfx (84 Mfx Editable Macro)
EQ

BACKING SECTION

Rhythms: 250 in 5 “Rhythm” families (localized rhythms for specific areas are included in the WORLD 1 and WORLD 2 families)
Real-time player: Rhythms (STL), SMF (Format 0/1), KAR, mp3, WAV
Key Control: –6 to +5 in semitones (for rhythm, smf, mp3/wav)
Tempo Change: 20 to 250 BPM for SMF and rhythms
Time Stretch: 75 to 125 % for mp3 and WAV
One Touch memories: 4 suitable tones for each rhythm (Programmable)
Rhythm and SMF Makeup Tools: Instrument-oriented editing
Track Mute: for Rhythms/SMF
Center Cancel: for mp3/WAV

AUDIO RECORDING

Media: USB Flash memory.
Save format: Audio files: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear)

METRONOME

Time Signature: 1 to 32/16, 1 to 32/8, 1 to 32/4, 1 to 32/2
Mode: Always, Play
Count In: Off, 1 bar, 2 bar

PERFORMANCE MEMORIES

Performance Lists

Unlimited number (storage on USB memory)
Over 500 “Music Assistant” memories (internal memory)
5 “Factory Song” memories (internal memory)

Performance memories per List: Max. 999

OTHER

Search function: Quick location of Rhythms and Songs on the connected USB memory
Demo: Yes
Lyrics on Internal Display: SMF, mp3/WAV

Panel Controls

Volume Knob
Balance (Backing/Keyboard) Buttons

Connectors

Phone/Output Jack: 1/4” phone type (TRS connector)
USB COMPUTER port (Type B, reception and transmission of MIDI data)
USB MEMORY port (Type A, data storage devices)
MIDI IN, MIDI OUT (Visual Control function)
Foot Pedal jack: PEDAL HOLD/SWITCH (assignable)

Speakers: 2 x 10 cm

Rated power output: 2 x 7.5 W

Power supply: AC adaptor

Power consumption: 1,200 mA

Auto Off function: Off, 10 min, 30 min, 240 min.

AVAILABLE AT Royelite (ROLAND PLANET INDIA) WITH ONE YEAR WARRANTY
Royelite IS AN AUTHORIZED DEALER OF ROLAND PRODUCTS.

Warranty : 1-Year

Origin of product : N/A