Since folks are reading this post about the BK5...I thought I would mention a feature on the BK5, that actually answers the disappointment of no onboard sequencer..

In reality, the BK5 does have a sequencer, and you can almost say it is elaborate..

You can use the Rhythm composer..which is an 8 track sequencer..but it is not just an 8 track seq...when you use it a certain way..

Here is an example: You have the standard 8 tracks set up as Drums, Bass , etc....If you select a variation as an example, although you could use intro , endings etc...but I will explain why the variations will work better..

Select variation 1...and sequence by selecting a track...if you are using drums..you can actually use a style pattern...You can record the sequence without setting lenght...in fact the seq record is a piece of cake..

After you select the track and set up the sound...select the "audio" record button (it doubles as a midi record)...now when you push the start button, a count in starts and you can record...when you follow the same procedure for the next track, it automatically plays back previous tracks as you record...etc..

Now the option trick..we are recording as it would be a style...so if you select variation 2, you have 8 more tracks, keep in mind you may want to copy the same drum tracks... Now you can do the same with variation 3 and 4....that is up to 32 tracks..and you still could use the intro, endings too...

Now the way to come away with the finished product...Record as a wav file...by playing back each variation it will record as a single song..the variations can give you different sounds , bass lines etc...When completed you have a wav file of your song that you can save to a USB media..