Roland BK7M Arranger Module

A Band in a Briefcase
Add a world-class backing band to your show with the new BK-7m, a state-of-the-art module that packs an interactive band into a sleek, slim package. No bigger than a book, the BK-7m is a dream machine for the entertaining artist or solo musician who needs a backing band onstage, in the studio, or at home. With hundreds of great Tones, Music Styles, and rhythms on-board — all quickly accessible with one-touch buttons — the BK-7m will make you sound like a pro ensemble onstage. Choose from the library of built-in styles or play your own music files directly from USB for play-along accompaniment. You can even record your performances directly to USB memory for distribution and archiving.

• Portable backing module compatible with MIDI-capable pianos, keyboards, accordions, organs
• 1,000-plus tones, 57 drum kits, 128-voice polyphony
• Over 400 high-quality music styles, each with four one-touch settings
• Over 900 Music Assistants covering every musical genre
• SMF and audio file playback via on-board USB connector
• Audio recording in WAV format directly to connected USB storage device
• Cover function for SMFs and Music Styles
• Composite Video Out to display Lyrics and/or Chord Symbols on external display

Sound Generator
The BK-7m is powered by a state-of-the-art Roland sound engine, packed with over 1,000 great Tones and dozens of drum and percussion kits. The module is able to handle 128 voices simultaneously, and is compatible with a variety of voicing formats, including GM2, GS, and XG Lite. Feed the BK-7m a quality Standard MIDI File, buckle up, and get ready for a great-sounding band. You can also use it as a high-quality sound module for a MIDI-compatible instrument such as a digital piano, V-Accordion, organ or guitar.

Creative Control
In addition to playing MIDI Files with its internal sound generator, the BK-7m can also play and manipulate audio files. Play MP3 or WAV files via USB and use the on-board controls to change key signature and tempo to best suit your vocal range or performance style. You can also use the BK-7m's Centre Cancel feature to minimise the vocals from pre-existing songs to create instant karaoke-style sing-along tracks.

USB Compatibility
To expand the capabilities of the BK-7m, a USB port is provided for connecting to industry-standard USB storage devices such as a USB key or self-powered USB hard disk for playing and modifying/saving files. You can also use the USB port to record your performances as audio files (WAV, 44.1KHz/16-bit linear format) on a USB storage device.

Video Compatibility
The BK-7m’s composite video output can be connected to an external monitor, which allows the audience or other musicians onstage to follow the lyrics and chord symbols of the performed song. Turn your show into a multimedia experience!

 splay type

Display

128 x 64 dots, graphic LCD

Sound generator (Conforms to GM2/GS/XGlite)

Max. polyphony

128 voices

Sounds

1,092 tones, 57 Drum Sets

Multitimbral parts

real-time parts (UP1, UP2, LWR, MBS) + 16 Song parts

Master tuning

415.3 Hz to 466.2 Hz

Key control (Transpose)

–6 to +5 in semitones (for audio/MIDI data & AUDIO INPUT signals)

Tempo change

Quarter Note = 20 to 250 for SMF and Music Styles, 75 to 125 % for mp3 and WAV files

Part mute functions

TRACK MUTE: Music Styles, SMF, CENTER CANCEL: mp3, WAV, AUDIO INPUT signals

Effects

Real-time parts (UP1, UP2, LWR, MBS)

reverb: 12 types, chorus: 6 types, MFX: 84 types, parametric EQ: 6 presets + 1 User, multi-band compressor: 6 presets + 1 user

Music Style/SMF section

reverb: 8 types, chorus: 8 types, MFX A, B, C: 84 types each, parametric EQ: 6 presets + 1 user, multi-band compressor: 6 presets + 1 user

Music Style section

Music Styles

433 in 10 “Rhythm” families

One Touch memories

4 per Music Style

Style Cover

30 presets

Style Makeup Tools

Instrument-oriented editing

Songs

Real-time player

SMF (Format 0/1), KAR, mp3, WAV

Song Chord Extractor

Automatic chord detection for SMF files

SMF Makeup Tools

Instrument-oriented editing

SMF Cover

30 presets

Performance memories

Performance lists

Unlimited number (storage on USB memory), 954 Music Assistant (Internal on BK-7m)

Performance memories per list

Max. 999

Finder

Quick location of Performance memories

Demo

Demo

Yes

Recording

USB recorder

Records audio files (WAV, 44.1 kHz/16-bit linear format)

Video

Lyrics

SMF and mp3/WAV

Panel controls

Knobs

VOLUME, AUDIO IN, BALANCE

Rotary encoder

Data dial with push switching function

Connectors

Headphone jack

stereo 1/4" phone type

Audio inputs

INPUT L/MONO, R jack: 1/4" phone type

USB connectors

USB Host (data storage), COMPUTER (reception and transmission of MIDI data)

MIDI IN/OUT connectors

MIDI IN, MIDI OUT (V-LINK function)

Video output jack

composite (PAL or NTSC, selectable)

Audio outputs

OUTPUT L/MONO, R jacks: 1/4" phone type

Pedal and footswitch jacks

SWITCH/EXPRESSION jack (programmable), FC-7 jack (programmable)

Other

Power supply

9 V DC, supplied AC adaptor

Current draw

900 mA

Included accessories

Owner’s Manual, AC adaptor, Sonar LE DVD-ROM, 4 screws (M5 x12)

Options

USB Flash Memory: Roland M-UF-series, Amplifiers: Roland KC-series, Stand: Roland PDS-10, SS-PC1, Pedals: Roland FC-7 Foot Controller, Roland DP-series/BOSS FS-5U footswitch, Roland EV-series expression pedal

Size and Weight

Width

303 mm
11-15/16 inches

Depth

194 mm
7-11/16 inches

Height

101 mm
4 inches

Weight

1.7 kg
3 lbs. 12 oz.

(excluding AC adaptor)