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Drum sounds and Music
Rhythm from Middle East,
Turkey and North Africa.
Standard sounds and
Music Rhythm derived
from BK-5.
Comfortable
user interface
(Graphic LCD and Panel).
Handy playback
of backings directly
from USB Memory.
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USB memory.
Rear panel.
Left panel and LCD display.
Right panel and speacker on-board.
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TIONS
Roland
regards
technologies
that make
effective use
of limited energy resources as “Energy Saving
Technology” and promotes development of
environment-conscious electronic musical
instruments that incorporate such technologies
in any of the product categories.
Roland, BOSS, , and VIMA TUNES are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Roland Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries. All specifications and appearances are subject to change without notice. Company names and product names appearing in this
document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. It is forbidden by law to make an audio recording, video recording,
copy, or revision of a third party’s copyrighted work (musical work, video work, broadcast, live performance, or other work), whether in whole
or in part, and distribute, sell, lease, perform, or broadcast it without the permission of the copyright owner. Do not use this product for
purposes that could infringe on a copyright held by a third party. We assume no responsibility whatsoever with regard to any infringements of
third-party copyrights arising through your use of this product. The copyright of content in this product (the sound waveform data, style data,
accompaniment patterns, phrase data, audio loops and image data) is reserved by Roland Corporation. Purchasers of this product are permitted to
utilize said content for the creating, performing, recording and distributing original musical works. Purchasers of this product are NOT permitted
to extract said content in original or modified form, for the purpose of distributing recorded medium of said content or making them available
on a computer network.
Display type
Graphic LCD
160 x 160 dots, backlit.
Keyboard
Keyboard
61 velocity sensitive keys.
Sound Source
Max. Polyphony
128 voices (GM2/GS/XG Lite compatible).
Sounds
Over 1,100 tones. Over 50 Drum Sets.
Multitimbral parts
3 keyboard parts (UP1, UP2, LWR) + 16 song parts.
Master Tuning
415.3~466.2 Hz.
Key Control (Transpose)
–6~+5 in semitones (for audio/MIDI data).
Tempo change
20~250 BPM for SMF and rhythms.
Part mute functions
Track mute: rhythms, smf. Center cancel: mp3, wav, audio input signals.
Effects
Keyboard parts (UP1, UP2, LWR)
Rhythms/SMF section
Reverb: 8 types (selectable via Makeup Tools). Chorus: 8 types (selectable via Makeup Tools). MFX: 84 types for keyboard parts (selectable via
Tone Part MFX). A & B for rhythm and SMF section (selectable via Makeup Tools). Parametric EQ: 6 p 1 User memory.
Multi-band compressor: 6 p 1 User memory.
Rhythm section
Rhythms
Over 250 in 6 “Rhythm” families (localized rhythms for specific areas are included).
Rhythm Composer
Internal Rhythm Composer, SMF-to-Rhythm Converter provided as PC application (Windows) on the bundled CD-ROM.
One Touch memories
4 programmable registrations per rhythm.
Rhythm Makeup Tools
Instrument-oriented editing.
Songs
Real-time player
SMF (Format 0/1), KAR, mp3, WAV, mp3+CDG.
Song chord extractor
Automatic chord detection for SMF files.
SMF Makeup tools
Instrument-oriented editing.
Oriental tunings
MEMORY buttons
1, 2, 3 (storage of three USER SCALE sets of frequently used settings).
USER SCALE buttons
Instant quarter-tone tuning of each naote of a scale (C~B). Adjustable tuning range (–64~+63 cent) for each button.
Tunings can also be saved to Performance memories.
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.
Search function
Quick location of SMF, audio and JPG files on the connected USB memory.
Recording
Media
USB Flash memory.
Save format
Audio files: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16-bit linear).
Video
Lyrics
SMF, mp3/WAV, mp3+CDG.
Slide shows
Picture folder linked to songs (recommended resolution: 512 x 384 or 1024 x 768 pixels).
Connectors
Headphone jack x 2
Stereo 1/4” phone type.
Audio Input jack
Stereo miniature phone type.
Audio Output jacks (R, L/MONO)
1/4” phone type.
USB ports
USB Computer (type B, reception and transmission of MIDI data). USB Memory (type A, data storage devices).
MIDI connectors
In, Out (MIDI Visual Control function).
Video output jacks
RCA-type (CVBS, PAL or NTSC – selectable).
Foot pedal jacks
Hold, Switch/Expression (programmable).
General specifications
Speakers
2x 10 cm.
Rated power output
2x 12 W RMS.
Power supply
AC adaptor.
Auto Off function
Off, 10min, 30min, 240min.
Dimensions
Without music rest: 1044 (W) x 317 (D) x 129 (H) mm. 41-1/8 (W) x 12-1/2 (D) x 5-1/8 (H) inches.
With music rest: 1044 (W) x 317 (D) x 301 (H) mm. 41-1/8 (W) x 12-1/2 (D) x 11-7/8 (H) inches.
Weight
7.5 kg; 16 lbs 9 oz (excluding AC adaptor and music rest).
Supplied Accessories
Owner’s Manual, AC adaptor, Power cord (for connecting the AC adaptor), Music rest, CD-ROM (Style Converter 4.0, USB driver).
Options
USB
USB flash memory (M-UF-series). *
Pedals
DP-series/BOSS FS-5U footswitch. Roland EV-series expression pedal.
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