Hello everyone. I am Sweentech.. the guy uploading all the videos... though now with a bullet in my head! Wow... that hurts!

For your information, i saw this at the NAMM show in Anaheim in January and preordered one as soon as I got back to the UK. I love it. It is very simple to operate, and does do bossanovas etc. I didn't want my first few videos to have that kind of music though because I wanted to show what the BK-7m does which is a bit different. Every arranger worth its salt can be used to play 'in the mood' just like the BK-7m. But we all know this. Unfortunately I wasn't a member here before.... I have been trying to join since the weekend to discuss this module with you since you have all found my videos. I found this site through the referral data from my videos. These are the first videos I have ever put on YouTube.

I also own a G70 and have owned over the years EM2000, G1000, VA7, VA76 etc so have a bit of history with Roland arrangers. In my store, we have tyros 4 which is a good keyboard. To me though for �3500 it is very plasticy and doesn't look like it is worth that much. The styles are very well programmed. I know Martin Harris who is in charge of the content in it, and I know how he goes about programming them with his team. However, for me they are too complicated and over-fussy. I often spend time muting parts of the style just so I can have something to play. Even with the BK-7m I still mute a few parts here and there. The make-up tools are still unique, with the variety of change they offer you... paticularly the user assignable effects in the styles (up to 3 at once) and individual part EQ (right down to individual drum instrument sounds). I also like that I can get into the basic envelope and filter parameters on any sound. This is not just usable for 'dance' music, but also in some of the classical stuff I do. Changing the attack rate and release on a string patch can really help you play a lovely legato style.

Anyway as you can see, I have used this module to refresh my aging Yamaha HX-1. Having 2 x 61 note keyboards and a 25 note pedal board, all with initial and after touch makes this a great midi controller, but the sounds are hopeless nowadays. However I have owned one for 20 odd years and wont part with it. I had been using my Sonic Cell with it, but find the flexibilty of the BK-7m and instantaneousness of it far more appealling. I would recommend it to anyone. It only weighs 1.7kgs for heavens sake! I'm not sure about the US, but here in the UK I get a free 3 year warranty from Roland too.

It would work well with a NP30 or P95, butIi would caution anyone using one with an NP30 as I don't think it's build quality is up to much. It feels very flimsy to me. Just my opinion though.

Of course there is no proof like tasting the pudding itself so why don't you go to your local dealer and experience this for yourself. I don't think you will regret trying it at least!

Regards

Sweentech