Roland BK-3 BK
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Roland
BK-3 BK
Product Info
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The BK-3 is a fantastic backing keyboard for gigging musicians, wedding entertainers, or anyone needing a self-contained performance solution. Roland's sound quality shines through, and the style library is genuinely impressive for the price point. It's a well-rounded package that’s easy to use and offers a lot of bang for your buck.
Product Description
- Roland BK-3 BK
- Backing Keyboard
- 61 Velocity sensitive keys
- 851 Sounds
- 53 Drum sets
- 128 Voice polyphony
- Whole
- Split and Dual Mode
- Digital effects
- LCD Display with 132 x 64 pixels
- 250 Styles
- Unlimited performance memory via USB
- Video
- Real-Time-Player SMF (Format 0/1)
- Time Stretch function for MP3 and WAV
- Save Energy function (automatic switch off function)
- Connections: MIDI: MIDI IN
- MIDI OUT
- Output/Headphone socket: 6.3 mm
- USB to host (MIDI)
- USB to device (e.g. USB Stick)
- Sustain pedal connector
- Speakers: 2 x 7.5 Watt
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1044 x 317 x 129 mm
- Weight: 7.5 kg
- Colour: Black
- Power adaptor
- manual and music stand included
PROS
- • Excellent sound library with realistic instrument emulations
- • Intuitive interface simplifies complex backing track creation
- • USB recording and playback offer flexible performance options
- • Integrated speakers provide surprisingly full and usable sound
CONS
- • 61-key action feels somewhat basic for serious pianists
- • Limited polyphony might restrict complex arrangements
- • Size and weight make it less portable than some alternatives
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
61
Key Type
Velocity sensitive
Sounds
851
Rhythms
53
Speakers
2 x 7.5 Watt
Weight
7.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
KAR allows you to adjust the tempo and key of songs in real-time, making it great for adapting to different singers or band members – a real time-saver for live gigs.
Absolutely; it has standard MIDI in/out ports and USB MIDI, so it plays nicely with most synthesizers, sequencers, and controllers.
While not as vibrant as some higher-end models, the LCD is perfectly serviceable for basic operation under moderate stage lighting; a brighter external display might be needed in very bright environments.
