Roland BK3 Keyboard

Sku: 2.1742

Purchase Price (without VAT)
€569
(or in installments of €)

3-5 WEEKS

Warranty: 2

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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

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.

Accessories

Owner’s Manual
AC adaptor
Power cord (for connecting the AC adaptor)
Music rest.

Options (sold separately)

USB flash memory (M-UF-series)
Wireless USB Adaptor (WNA1100-RL)
Pedal Switch: DP-series
Footswitch: BOSS FS-5U

SIZE AND WEIGHT (EXCLUDEING AC ADAPTOR AND MUSIC REST)

Width

1044 mm
41-1/8 inches

Depth

317 mm
12-1/2 inches

Height

129 mm
5-1/8 inches

Weight

7.5 kg
16 lbs. 9 oz.

SIZE AND WEIGHT (INCLUDING MUSIC REST)

Width

1044 mm
41-1/8 inches

Depth

408 mm
16-1/8 inches

Height

318 mm
12-9/16 inches

 

  • 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

    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.

    Accessories

    Owner’s Manual
    AC adaptor
    Power cord (for connecting the AC adaptor)
    Music rest.

    Options (sold separately)

    USB flash memory (M-UF-series)
    Wireless USB Adaptor (WNA1100-RL)
    Pedal Switch: DP-series
    Footswitch: BOSS FS-5U

    SIZE AND WEIGHT (EXCLUDEING AC ADAPTOR AND MUSIC REST)

    Width

    1044 mm
    41-1/8 inches

    Depth

    317 mm
    12-1/2 inches

    Height

    129 mm
    5-1/8 inches

    Weight

    7.5 kg
    16 lbs. 9 oz.

    SIZE AND WEIGHT (INCLUDING MUSIC REST)

    Width

    1044 mm
    41-1/8 inches

    Depth

    408 mm
    16-1/8 inches

    Height

    318 mm
    12-9/16 inches