Roland BK-5 System Update

© 2013 Roland Corp. U.S.
BK-5 System Update Version 1.05
This system program updates your BK-5 to the latest version 1.05.
How to tell the version
Please check the version of the system working on your BK-5 before downloading
the archive file.
1. Press the [ MENU ] button.
2. Select GLOBAL and press the [ ENTER ] button.
3. Select UTILITY and press the [ ENTER ] button.
4. Scroll up to the end of the list to reach the Version Info Label.
* Do not perform the update if the product is already up-to-date.
Version history
[ Ver.1.05 ]
* Please read "BK-5 Addendum" ( BK-5_AddendumV105_e1.pdf ) for details about
all the functional improvements contained in this software.
[Functional Improvements]
 Introduced the selection of FAVORITE TONES.
 Introduced the QUICK RECALL OF PERFORMANCES.
 Introduced the COPY and RENAME of PERFORMANCES.
 Introduced the Harmonium 1, Harmonium 2, Harmonium 3 in the
PAD/ETHNIC tone families.
 Introduce the RESET of KEY VALUE by pressing KEY button again
when KEY Pop UP is opened.
 Improved One Touch Edit screen. The names of recalled Tones for
each part is now shown.
 Improved Volume screen recalled by pressing [LWR] + [UP2]. The
Reverb, Chorus and Pan Pot is now changeable in that screen.
[Bug Fixes]
The following bugs were fixed.
 Improved behaviour of OCTAVE POP UP.
 Solved a bug into the Munich Rock style.
 Solved a bug into Rhythm Composer.
[ Ver.1.04 ]
* Please read the "BK-5 Addendum" ( BK-5_Addendum_e1_W.pdf ) for details
regarding this software.
[Functionality Improvements]

Roland BK-5 Specifications

General

Display type	LCD
Built-in display	Yes
Product type	Digital synthesizer
Product color	Black
Sound effects	Chorus, Reverberation
RMS rated power	24 W
Number of speakers	2
Keyboard number of keys	61
Maximum polyphony (notes)	128
Power source type	DC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	317 mm
Width	1044 mm
Height	301 mm
Weight	7500 g