[Musikmesse] Roland introduces the BK-9 keyboard

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Just one week before going to Musikmesse, Roland unveils the new products that will be introduced in Frankfurt, including the BK-9 backing keyboard.

We now know what the teasers Roland recently posted on the internet were about, and here are today the full details about the BK-9 backing keyboard:

76 keys
Automatic accompaniment feature
More than 1700 sounds and 70 drum kits, including 22 SuperNATURAL sounds and 500 new instruments
Organ section based on the “Virtual ToneWheel” technology with draw bars and rotary effect
Ability to load new BK sounds (available in the future)
540 accompaniments and 1000 “Music Assistant” memories
10 Favorites
5 multi-effect processors (3 for accompaniments and 2 for the performance) and mastering effects
2 LCD displays
Mixer section
16-track sequencer
“Rhythm Composer”, “Chord Loop” (WAV format" and “Audio Key” (allows for assigning audio files stored on a USB drive to the 7 highest keys) features
USB port for direct recording and playback to/from a USB drive (MP3, WAV and SMF formats)
XLR mic input with phantom power and dedicated reverb
Composite video output
Built-in Roland Wireless Connect system for wireless communication with an iOS device
Compatible with the Apple USB Camera Kit

No information about the price nor the availability of this new Roland BK-9, visit www.rolandconnect.com for more.