There are a few things on my wish list..for the next BK keyboard....

A touch screen...like the PA500 Actually I would love the touch screen from the E-60..

76 keys..please..

A dedicated button for upper one..

Add a manual bass button..

I have a great idea...bring back the E-60 with the media player in the BK5.....Add a mic input too...and it could be perfect..even the 27 pounds..

Under $2,000...come on Roland..you already have the goods, and the price point is do-able..

I still LOVE my E50.
DonM

PA500 is made in China not Italy. PA3X, PA800 are made in Italy. Microarranger and PA500 come from China.

Not waiting-my Bk5 will be here end of the week......

i would like to hear about the side by side test. i'm thinking of the bk over the pa500. i had a va76. nice keyboard but man was it heavy. at 16 pounds , the bk has my interest

Time to open the box..

So I opened the box. I am desperately trying to get some of the styles and sounds to jump out at me but it's not happening. I have to run it into the Barbetta. I am hoping to spend more time before it goes back in the box. Fran- Any suggestions for a good big band sound?

Sparky, play with the "mastering tool"..Master EQ and Compression..

Sparky try #6 Standard Comp, and #4 Jazz on EQ....These are presets..