Roland BK-5 vs Roland BK-9
| Roland BK-5 | Roland BK-9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 keys (velocity sensitive) | 76 Velocity Sensitive Keys Key Touch: High, Medium, Low, Fixed |
| Polyphony | 128 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 1172 | 1718 |
| Accompaniment styles | 305 | — |
| Sequencer | 16-track SMF/audio song player | — |
| Sound engine | SuperNATURAL-based arranger engine | — |
| Speakers | 24 W | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | No | — |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 7.5 kg | 9.4 kg |
| Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Discontinued | 2015 | 2015 |
| Status | discontinued | legacy |
| Keys | 61 | 76 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Roland BK-5 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (7.5 kg vs 9.4 kg).
- Choose the Roland BK-9 if you want more variety of built-in voices (1172 vs 1718).
- Choose the Roland BK-5 if you practise out loud without an amp (24 W vs None (line out only)).
Full spec sheets: Roland BK-5 · Roland BK-9. Rows with a highlighted background differ.