@Odiculeoj Hmmm... it needs a midi controller connected for you to play the sounds, but it is capable of playing back midi files and audio files directly from a usb memory stick with no midi device attached.
@Sweentech1 OH no ... mine will be here tomorrow & I was hoping that I could just plug it straight into my Bose & start working with it by itself (I'm a guitarist ... lol)
@Sweentech1 Really ... well I do have a GR-55. Uhmmm... I do a solo gig where I play along with BTs, however I usually don't bring my guitar synth to 'em (you can see how I do it in my youtubes if curious ...)
@tenellifranco The only ways to sequence is to use the audio recorder which is onboard. You could overdub as many times as you like. Or use the supplied Sonar Le software on a PC.
Cool. Thanks very much for the reply. I like the look of it as it's much lighter than my current setup (a Korg PA50). Other than the weight, the Korg is pretty good, although programming it can be a bit fiddly I find.
What controller keyboard would you recommend to pair with this module? I've been looking at the Cakewalk A-8000 as it uses the same keyboard action as the Roland Junos and is pretty light to carry around to gigs.
@martinmusicman1 Thats me now also purchased a Roland A800-Pro. It's ideal! I have made a control map to allow the first 20 performances in any performance list to be recalled from buttons on the A800-Pro. Just shout if you want a copy.
@Sweentech1 Awesome. If you've got any videos of it working with the BK7 that would be great. Thanks for the offer of the mappings also - will let you know if I get the keyboard.
@bratan007 thanks for your kindness. I have attached it by laying it on the arms of my stand. I am also thinking though of purchasing a Roland APC33 clamp to attach it with. Roland also make a PDS10 stand for it.
If you would like my registrations for this song, please send me your email address, and post a request here. I will then send the registrations to you.
The BK-7m will also use pianist mode for chord recgnition from both hands.
Although I normally play 3-5 finger chords with the left hand, on this occassion I used single notes and two finger chords. This was necessary to achieve the correct pitch for the trancy pad sound I am playing in the left hand in addition to the style. This creates the countermelody. It's quite easy in the end, but the timing is complicated!
Thanks Halunlimited. I typed this out before but noticed a number of spelling mistakes so here goes again! I really appreciate your kind comments.
To answer your questions:
1) I am using a standard style throughout called Dj Techno. At times I have some of the voices in the style muted, but otherwise it is s stock style straight from the instrument.
2) Yes, the BK-7m, will recognise a number of different fingering modes including single fingered chords and two finger chords.
Real nice playing and demo. 1) Were all the beats standard presets and just switched or did you sequence any of the beats beforehand into the BK? 2) also, does the BK recognize 1 finger and 2 finger chords on the left hand or is there a 3 finger minimum? Thanks much. Hope you'll post more.
Thanks for all the nice replies. I will try to get some more videos done for you in due course. At the moment, I have a big event coming up this weekend, so maybe at some point next week, I'll manage a few!
Great performance. Is the first time I saw a real demo of this module on you tube. I hope you soon show more capabilities of BK-7m. Yours skills not need to be proof.
This sounds cool too. Are there any electronica related styles on the BK7M?
Halunlimited 4 weeks ago
Nicely down ... Ignorant Question for U:
Is it a stand alone unit .. in other words .. does it play by itself without having to be connected to keys or such?
Odiculeoj 5 months ago
@Odiculeoj Hmmm... it needs a midi controller connected for you to play the sounds, but it is capable of playing back midi files and audio files directly from a usb memory stick with no midi device attached.
Sweentech1 4 months ago
@Sweentech1 OH no ... mine will be here tomorrow & I was hoping that I could just plug it straight into my Bose & start working with it by itself (I'm a guitarist ... lol)
Odiculeoj 4 months ago
@Odiculeoj You could use a guitar midi interface such as the Roland GK systems. The new GR55 is really cool. It will allow you to control the BK7m.
Sweentech1 4 months ago
@Sweentech1 Really ... well I do have a GR-55. Uhmmm... I do a solo gig where I play along with BTs, however I usually don't bring my guitar synth to 'em (you can see how I do it in my youtubes if curious ...)
Odiculeoj 4 months ago
how much does this module cost? and can it be used with a midi keyboard as a sampler??
thanks..!!!!
9322002898 5 months ago
@9322002898 It costs £765.00, but it's not a sampler. It can record and play back audio though in one stereo file at a time.
Sweentech1 5 months ago
Very nice video! I wander if BK-7m has a sequencer or only preset arrangement?
tenellifranco 6 months ago
@tenellifranco The only ways to sequence is to use the audio recorder which is onboard. You could overdub as many times as you like. Or use the supplied Sonar Le software on a PC.
Sweentech1 5 months ago
@Sweentech1 thankx:)
tenellifranco 5 months ago
@Sweentech1 thankx:)
tenellifranco 5 months ago
Hey, it sound's very well!!!
What kind of performance (rythm familiy) of BK-7m did you use for this - ONLY GIRL?
christian8linder 7 months ago
@christian8linder The rhythm is called DJ Techno. Thank you for your comments!
Sweentech1 7 months ago
Super bravo et merci!
Martinelolo 9 months ago
Cool. Thanks very much for the reply. I like the look of it as it's much lighter than my current setup (a Korg PA50). Other than the weight, the Korg is pretty good, although programming it can be a bit fiddly I find.
martinmusicman1 9 months ago
What controller keyboard would you recommend to pair with this module? I've been looking at the Cakewalk A-8000 as it uses the same keyboard action as the Roland Junos and is pretty light to carry around to gigs.
martinmusicman1 9 months ago
@martinmusicman1 Yes the A800-Pro is a great choice because it has aftertouch too
Sweentech1 9 months ago
@martinmusicman1 Thats me now also purchased a Roland A800-Pro. It's ideal! I have made a control map to allow the first 20 performances in any performance list to be recalled from buttons on the A800-Pro. Just shout if you want a copy.
Sweentech1 9 months ago
@Sweentech1 Awesome. If you've got any videos of it working with the BK7 that would be great. Thanks for the offer of the mappings also - will let you know if I get the keyboard.
martinmusicman1 9 months ago
@Sweentech1 I would be very interested in that control map. How can I get it?
nedrah7 7 months ago
@Sweentech1 How can I get a copy of that control map? I'd love to get one.
nedrah7 7 months ago
Is it possible to rip styles from Roland BK7 modul, to use then in other Roland keyboards?
pawlikp100 8 months ago
Best demo of BK-7m, u basically sold it to me:) how did I attach it to the rack? Does it come with some sort of holder?
bratan007 10 months ago
@bratan007 thanks for your kindness. I have attached it by laying it on the arms of my stand. I am also thinking though of purchasing a Roland APC33 clamp to attach it with. Roland also make a PDS10 stand for it.
If you would like my registrations for this song, please send me your email address, and post a request here. I will then send the registrations to you.
Sweentech1 10 months ago
....continued from my last reply....
The BK-7m will also use pianist mode for chord recgnition from both hands.
Although I normally play 3-5 finger chords with the left hand, on this occassion I used single notes and two finger chords. This was necessary to achieve the correct pitch for the trancy pad sound I am playing in the left hand in addition to the style. This creates the countermelody. It's quite easy in the end, but the timing is complicated!
Sweentech1 11 months ago
Thanks Halunlimited. I typed this out before but noticed a number of spelling mistakes so here goes again! I really appreciate your kind comments.
To answer your questions:
1) I am using a standard style throughout called Dj Techno. At times I have some of the voices in the style muted, but otherwise it is s stock style straight from the instrument.
2) Yes, the BK-7m, will recognise a number of different fingering modes including single fingered chords and two finger chords.
Sweentech1 11 months ago
@Sweentech1 Thanks much. That answers my questions well.
Halunlimited 11 months ago
Real nice playing and demo. 1) Were all the beats standard presets and just switched or did you sequence any of the beats beforehand into the BK? 2) also, does the BK recognize 1 finger and 2 finger chords on the left hand or is there a 3 finger minimum? Thanks much. Hope you'll post more.
Halunlimited 11 months ago
Thanks for all the nice replies. I will try to get some more videos done for you in due course. At the moment, I have a big event coming up this weekend, so maybe at some point next week, I'll manage a few!
Sweentech1 11 months ago
Fantastic sound! Beautifully demonstrated. Looking forward to hearing this "in the flesh". Roland have come up trumps (again). :-)
Fantomaniac 11 months ago
Very well played. And great sounds.
robjo1958 11 months ago
Great performance. Is the first time I saw a real demo of this module on you tube. I hope you soon show more capabilities of BK-7m. Yours skills not need to be proof.
Thank you.
Artureko from Portugal.
Artureko351 11 months ago