Roland BK-5 User Manual

Visual Control function
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16. Visual Control function
The BK-5 has a powerful interface for realtime audio-and-video integration. “Visual Control” is a function that allows
music and images to be performed together. When MIDI Visual Control- or V-LINK compatible devices are connected via
MIDI, you’ll be able to easily enjoy a variety of visual effects that are linked to the expressive elements of your perfor-
mance.
For example, if you use the BK-5 with the EDIROL P-10,
you’ll be able to use the various controls on the BK-5’s
keyboard to switch and control images on the EDIROL
P-10.
In order to enjoy the Visual Control function with the
BK-5 and the EDIROL P-10, you’ll need to make connec-
tions using a MIDI cable (sold separately).
NOTE
To prevent malfunction and speaker damage, you must mini-
mize the volume on all equipment and turn off their power
before you make any connections.
1. Connect the BK-5’s MIDI OUT socket to the
MIDI IN socket of the optional MIDI Visual
Control/V-LINK device.
2. Press and hold the [BASS INV] button while
pressing the [AUTO FILL IN] button.
The following confirmation appears:
The display changes to:
Repeat this step to switch the Visual Control function
back off. The following message briefly confirms this
operation:
Edirol P-10 Visual
Sampler
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
Projector
Image output
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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