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[Musikmesse] Roland introduces the BK-9 keyboard

Just one week before going to Musikmesse, Roland unveils the new products that will be introduced in Frankfurt, including the BK-9 backing keyboard.

We now know what the teasers Roland recently posted on the internet were about, and here are today the full details about the BK-9 backing keyboard:

  • 76 keys
  • Automatic accompaniment feature
  • More than 1700 sounds and 70 drum kits, including 22 SuperNATURAL sounds and 500 new instruments
  • Organ section based on the “Virtual ToneWheel” technology with draw bars and rotary effect
  • Ability to load new BK sounds (available in the future)
  • 540 accompaniments and 1000 “Music Assistant” memories
  • 10 Favorites
  • 5 multi-effect processors (3 for accompaniments and 2 for the performance) and mastering effects
  • 2 LCD displays
  • Mixer section
  • 16-track sequencer
  • “Rhythm Composer”, “Chord Loop” (WAV format" and “Audio Key” (allows for assigning audio files stored on a USB drive to the 7 highest keys) features
  • USB port for direct recording and playback to/from a USB drive (MP3, WAV and SMF formats)
  • XLR mic input with phantom power and dedicated reverb
  • Composite video output
  • Built-in Roland Wireless Connect system for wireless communication with an iOS device
  • Compatible with the Apple USB Camera Kit

No information about the price nor the availability of this new Roland BK-9, visit www.rolandconnect.com for more.

  • SysExJohn 7 posts
    SysExJohn
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    Posted on 04/06/2013 at 05:25:33
    Certainly "looks" the biz, all apart from the stupid joystick (IMO).

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