Roland BK-9 76-Note Backing Keyboard, Black

Musicians gigging regularly will appreciate the great-sounding performances the BK-9 can deliver. Its 76-note keyboard provides over 1700 sounds and 70 drum kits, including 22 Super NATURAL sounds and 500 all-new tones from Roland's acclaimed sound library, enough to tackle even the most demanding setlist.

Intuitive and versatile

The BK-9's logical and intuitive layout includes twin screens so you can easily direct your virtual band whilst powerful effects and assignable controls let you edit your sound in real-time.

Weighing less than 10kg, the BK-9 is easy to transport wherever you play and is easy to use right away with a simple design and useful features such as favourites recall and instant Music Assistant setups for every musical style.

Remastered Rhythms

An impressive rhythm section brings full-ensemble accompaniments in almost every musical style imaginable, allow you to play with the world's most versatile backing band. 540 built-in rhythms have impressive audio quality straight from the recording studio, and with a USB option you can play along with MP3, WAV and SMF files.

The Virtual Tone Wheel sound engine puts legendary organ tones at your fingertips, with front-panel harmonic bars and a rotary effect for authentic organ performance. Equipped for the future, the BK-9 includes a User Tone area, ready to store upcoming BK Series sound collections.

Adapt your sound

Playing gigs at different venues can bring surprises on arrival, with some having better acoustic qualities than others. The BK-9 includes two mastering processors so you can adapt the sound of the rhythm and real-time sections to suit the acoustics of the venue.

Five multi-effects engines offer a huge range of sound processing abilities. Instantly adjust the levels of the rhythm and real-time parts and MFX parameters by using the harmonic bars on the front panel.

Powerful creative tools

Whether you're using the BK-9 for performance, song composition, or home enjoyment, the ability to entertain is endless. A convenient XLR mic input features phantom power, a dedicated reverb effect and front-panel controls that can be easily accessed for a fast set-up. A Video Out jack allows you to display embedded MP3 and SMF lyrics and chord symbols on an external monitor, great for karaoke. USe the Video Out to display photo slideshows, so your audience can enjoy images whilst listening to your music.

Roland Wireless Connect

Using the optional Roland WNA1100-RL Wireless USB Adapter, you can connect your iOS gear cable-free to use with many of Roland's free apps and have fun jamming, capturing performances, displaying lyrics and finding exciting tones and rhythms.

Features/Specifications

• Number of Keys: 76
• Sounds: Over 1700
• Drum Kits: 70
• SuperNATURAL Sounds: 22
• Tones: 500 all-new tones
• Organ: Legendary Virtual Tone Wheel organs, dedicated harmonic bars
• Rhythms: 540 rhythms (including 25 new), over 1000 Music Assistants
• Multi-Effects Engines: 5 independent, plus dedicated mastering effects
• Display: Twin screen, LCD system, mixer function
• Memory: Song playback/recording option, unlimited Performance List storage, USB memory
• Inputs: XLR Mic, USB, Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (available separately)
• Outputs: Video Output
• Compatible apps include: BK Partner, Lyrics Viewer, Air Recorder and more, available from Roland.