The Performance Editor revolutionizes how easy it is to set up your BK-9. It's really a PITA to do with the arrangers screens and buttons (compared to the G70, at least) what can now be done quickly and intuitively from the iPad.

One of the BEST things it does is there is now a Tone name on the Mixer faders channel. BK-9, the mixer doesn't tell you what each Part is playing, so it's tough to grab a fader and dial down a Part you don't want to hear (so loud, at least!). Even if you don't use the iPads faders, showing that screen while you play lets you know which BK-9 fader to pull.

I'm hoping Roland can combine ALL the BK-9 apps into one über-app, though. It's still a PITA to close one and open another to do different things. We need one app for the entire OS...

text talk


are you wireless or using the camera kit

So, on the iPad app, can you set up a song with your desired styles, sounds and settings? Like the Korg SongBook?

Yes, done through performances. it does not store or use text files though.

Why didn't you tell me that before I bought the Pa900?

Are you ready for another rumor?

In the works...BK9 voice harmony (4 part app for ipad) and BK9 studio ( 8 track audio recording with mastering effects app for ipad)...OS update will be needed..

I did hear that. Hope it's true, and I expect it is.