I just got to know about this by chance: Reading a German review about the BK-9, I saw a recent comment by a user who contacted Roland and was told this pedal was no more available.
http://www.roland.com/products/fc-7/Another one of Roland's typical slaps in the users' face.
It shows how far more advanced arranger players are compared to synth players that still barely use pedals..
I think this shows Roland Japan still not understands whats important for arranger players.