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#336690 - 01/19/12 02:55 PM Re: Roland Announces new Bk-5 Backing Keyboard [Re: kbrkr]
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Does the BK-7M and/or BK-5 have an onboard midi sequencer?

I didn't see it in the specs?

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#336692 - 01/19/12 02:58 PM Re: Roland Announces new Bk-5 Backing Keyboard [Re: kbrkr]
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The 7 doesn't, just an audio recorder. I never use midi sequencers on board, so it doesn't affect me, but it might others.
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#336694 - 01/19/12 03:09 PM Re: Roland Announces new Bk-5 Backing Keyboard [Re: kbrkr]
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That is a strange omission, DonM...I didn't know about that until now...I figured the BK-7M had a sequencer on board...and now the BK-5 is without as well.

On my T4, I use the midi sequencer more often, as it allows me some limited editing...still handier is being able to do multi-track recording.

I don't think I could do without a sequencer on board, but many will not miss it, if they are using PC based sequencers.

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#336695 - 01/19/12 03:10 PM Re: Roland Announces new Bk-5 Backing Keyboard [Re: kbrkr]
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Just got pricing from Roland on all their new products.
The BK5 will have a retail price of $1,199.00 and a MAP price of $999.00.
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#336698 - 01/19/12 03:23 PM Re: Roland Announces new Bk-5 Backing Keyboard [Re: George Kaye]
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Originally Posted By: George Kaye
Just got pricing from Roland on all their new products.
The BK5 will have a retail price of $1,199.00 and a MAP price of $999.00.


Great news George, thanx for the info.. I figured as much Roland will sell a ton of these. PLus it will play mostly all styles from previous Roland units too, G70, E80, G1000, etc,..

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#336699 - 01/19/12 03:33 PM Re: Roland Announces new Bk-5 Backing Keyboard [Re: Dnj]
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Originally Posted By: Dnj



Great news George, thanx for the info.. I figured as much Roland will sell a ton of these. PLus it will play mostly all styles from previous Roland units too, G70, E80, G1000, etc,..


And, after hearing the BK-7M that it is based on, it will sound quite a bit better than those older arrangers as well.

A very nice keyboard indeed (much more playable than the microArranger, in my opinion), and well worth the asking price (even without a sequencer).

I like the look...very pro, even with speakers, although the screen could be bigger for stage use.

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#336700 - 01/19/12 03:46 PM Re: Roland Announces new Bk-5 Backing Keyboard [Re: kbrkr]
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Well...

As U know I have the Prelude , and so far so great laugh

Although this new Roland may have it`s good points like video out and USB up-front ( very good idea ) , we still don`t know what the speakers will sound like ( those are speakers right ? )

So all - in all , I don`t think this can beat out the Prelude , IMO !!

Later smile

Gary

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#336702 - 01/19/12 03:50 PM Re: Roland Announces new Bk-5 Backing Keyboard [Re: kbrkr]
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Gary, do the Prelude and the BK-7M use identical tone generators?

I was almost certain the latter is using something newer, as it does sound significantly better than an E-80 or G-70, but I could be wrong.

I have played the Prelude, and it was very nice instrument for sure, but the BK-7M sounds a little richer to my ears.

Ian

[Later added] Gary (or anyone), does the Prelude have a midi sequencer?

Can it use styles directly from the other series like G-70/E-80/G-1000 etc.?

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#336704 - 01/19/12 04:06 PM Re: Roland Announces new Bk-5 Backing Keyboard [Re: kbrkr]
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George,
Do you know if the OS is the exact same as the BK-7M? I sold my BK-7M because it did NOT allow users to change the OTS voices and them save them for future use. I wonder if the new keyboard is the same?

Deane

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#336706 - 01/19/12 04:12 PM Re: Roland Announces new Bk-5 Backing Keyboard [Re: hammer]
Dnj Offline
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Originally Posted By: hammer
George,
Do you know if the OS is the exact same as the BK-7M? I sold my BK-7M because it did NOT allow users to change the OTS voices and them save them for future use. I wonder if the new keyboard is the same?

Deane


Deane good question..I guess will have to wait till someone get it in the stores to go thru it and report to us on features.

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