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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Rebecca Eaddy
Marketing Communications Manager
Roland Corporation U.S.
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ROLAND ANNOUNCES BK-3 BACKING KEYBOARD
Compact, Affordable Keyboard with Auto-Accompaniment
Los Angeles, CA, November 1, 2012 — Roland is pleased to announce the BK-3
Backing Keyboard, the latest member of its popular lineup of BK-series instruments
with intelligent backing track technology. The BK-3 delivers exceptional sound quality
and a large selection of music styles from around the world, providing full-ensemble
backing at the touch of a button. With its affordable price, ease of use, and premium
features, the BK-3 is perfect for a wide range of users, from hobbyists and home
players to one-man bands and pro entertainers.
Completely self contained, the BK-3 features a 61-note keyboard, a global array of
intelligent music and rhythm accompaniments, and a built-in stereo sound system.
Master programmers from around the world have created special rhythms for the BK-
3, putting a wide range of colorful, authentic music under the user’s fingertips.
The BK-3 is outfitted with a top-level Roland sound engine (compatible with GM2,
GS, and XG Lite formats), which provides over 800 great sounds and dozens of drum
and percussion kits to choose from. A friendly and intuitive front panel makes
navigation easy, with clearly labeled buttons, dedicated controls, and a LCD display.
Users can play a variety of external backing formats via convenient USB memory,
including WAV and MP3 audio, SMF, and Roland rhythms (BK, E, G, and VA series).
The playback tempo can easily be adjusted with all formats, including audio. A
Center Cancel function reduces the volume of vocals in commercial WAV/MP3 audio
files, ideal for karaoke singing and minus-one playing. It’s also easy for players to
record their performances directly to USB memory.
The BK-3 is compatible with Roland Wireless Connect, which allows users to
communicate with an Apple iPhone or iPad over a wireless network via the optional
WNA1100-RL Wireless USB Adapter. The free app for iPhone/iPad offers fun and
useful integration with the BK-3, including Air Recorder, music sharing on social
networks, and a lyrics display for SMF songs (with embedded lyrics) played on the
BK-3.
The BK-3 comes in two different finishes: black (BK-3-BK) and white (BK-3-WH). For
more information, please visit http://www.rolandus.com/products/details/1254/459.
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