Roland BK-3 Backing Keyboard 61-Key Arranger – Black
Brand
ROLAND
The Roland BK-3 in sleek Black is a versatile, all-in-one arranger keyboard that puts a world of professional accompaniment at your fingertips. Designed for solo entertainers, hobbyists, and anyone who wants to bring their music to life, the BK-3 features a massive library of high-quality sounds, rhythms, and backing styles covering everything from pop and rock to world music. With a built-in player that supports a wide range of file formats—including MP3, WAV, and SMF—and the ability to record your performances directly to a USB drive, the BK-3 is a comprehensive creative hub for practice, performance, and recording.
Roland BK-3 Backing Keyboard - Black
The Roland BK-3 is a portable, self-contained keyboard designed for solo entertainers and home hobbyists. It brings a new level of performance to entry-level auto-accompaniment instruments by offering a massive selection of high-quality onboard sounds and rhythms. Whether you are performing at social gatherings or practicing at home, the BK-3 puts the power of a full musical ensemble at your fingertips.
Extensive Onboard Sounds and Rhythms
The BK-3 is equipped with over 850 tones and 50 drum kits, covering an extensive range of musical styles from around the world, including Latin America, Asia, and Eastern Europe. With its velocity-sensitive 61-key keyboard, you get a dynamic and expressive playing experience, supported by dozens of onboard effects that make your sound rich and professional.
Flexible Backing and Performance
The BK-3 supports a variety of external backing formats via USB memory, including WAV and MP3 audio, SMF, and Roland rhythms (BK, E, G, and VA series). You can easily adjust the song key and playback tempo to match your vocal range. The dedicated front-panel button allows you to record your performances directly to USB memory as CD-quality WAV data for easy sharing and self-evaluation.
Key Product Benefits
- Versatile Arranger: Features a wide range of professional-grade sounds and rhythms covering global musical styles.
- Portable & Self-Contained: Built-in stereo speaker system makes it an ideal all-in-one solution for solo performance.
- USB Integration: Play back backing tracks (WAV, MP3, SMF) and record your performances directly to a USB drive.
- Wireless Capabilities: Roland Wireless Connect support enables cable-free communication with iPhone and iPad for lyrics display and music sharing.
- Intuitive Interface: Easy-to-read LCD screen and clear front-panel layout designed for effortless navigation.
Official Technical Specifications
- Finish: Black
- Keyboard: 61 keys (velocity sensitive)
- Sounds: Over 850 Tones; 53 Drum Sets
- Display: 132 x 64 dots, Graphic monochrome LCD (with backlit)
- Connectivity: USB (Memory/MIDI), Output (L/Mono, R), Phones jack, Pedal jack
- Speakers: 2 x 7.5 W
- Dimensions: 1044 mm x 317 mm x 129 mm
- Weight: 7.5 kg
Common Customer Questions Answered
What backing formats does the BK-3 support?
The BK-3 supports WAV and MP3 audio files, Standard MIDI Files (SMF), and official Roland rhythms from the BK, E, G, and VA series.
Can I record my performances?
Yes. You can record your playing directly to an optional USB flash drive as high-quality WAV audio files.
Is it compatible with mobile devices?
Yes. Through Roland Wireless Connect, you can communicate wirelessly with an iPhone or iPad to use compatible apps for music sharing and lyrics display.
| Keyboard Keys | 61 |
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| Brands | ROLAND |
