New Roland PCR midi controllers...

kaffein · Post by **kaffein** » Sat May 26, 2007 3:29 am

The new Edirol PCR controllers use MIDI information to perform two basic functions: First, they send out MIDI note data via a keyboard and pads so you can play and/or record the sounds of a softsynth or hardware MIDI sound module. Second, they send out various types of MIDI data via knobs, buttons, and sliders to operate virtually anything that can be controlled via MIDI, such as the mixing and recording functions of DAW software, or the filter controls of a synthesizer. This feature set makes a PCR ideally suited as the “command center” for controlling a computer-based music production setup. Of course, the PCRs also shine in live performance or any other application where you’d use a MIDI controller.

Every new PCR model has a keyboard with full-size keys and aftertouch. The smallest of the bunch is the 32-key PCR-300, while the mid-size PCR-500 has 49 keys. The PCR-800 is the largest, offering the standard 61-key synthesizer layout. Each has 50 (yes, 50!) different user-assignable controllers in the form of various buttons, sliders, knobs, etc. Every controller model is extremely lightweight and portable for its size, yet also features solid and durable construction. It’s the keyboard compliment that differentiates the models from each other, as they have otherwise identical feature sets—just choose your perfect controller based upon your keyboard and space requirements.

http://www.rolandus.com/community/insid ... ticleId=13

kaffein · Post by **kaffein** » Sat May 26, 2007 4:10 am

Er Edirol...

eyeknow · Post by **eyeknow** » Sat May 26, 2007 4:12 am

they look nice.

kaffein · Post by **kaffein** » Sat May 26, 2007 4:24 am

Going to wait till the reviews start rolling in before I make any purchases.

Learned my lesson on the MPD24.

STRATEGY_510 · Post by **STRATEGY_510** » Sat May 26, 2007 9:46 pm

kaffein wrote:Going to wait till the reviews start rolling in before I make any purchases.
Learned my lesson on the MPD24.

I was gonna buy an MPD24 tomorrow to marry it to my Guru (and Impulse to a lesser extent), what's wrong with it?

Thanks,

STRATEGY

TITBAG · Post by **TITBAG** » Sat May 26, 2007 10:47 pm

STRATEGY_510 wrote:
kaffein wrote:Going to wait till the reviews start rolling in before I make any purchases.
Learned my lesson on the MPD24.

I was gonna buy an MPD24 tomorrow to marry it to my Guru (and Impulse to a lesser extent), what's wrong with it?

Thanks,

STRATEGY

its shit

eyeknow · Post by **eyeknow** » Sat May 26, 2007 11:00 pm

cool, but what exactly is "shit"?

I also was looking into one.........

eyeknow · Post by **eyeknow** » Sat May 26, 2007 11:04 pm

btw, I forgot to say here's what I've owned/tried so far.

axiom 49
edirol pcr 30
maudio keystation 49 (actually an evolution with a different "case")
novation sl remote 37
emu 49 key....can't remember the name of it......

would you like to know which one is the only one that ISN'T landfill?

*(note, one was shipped back, so it doesn't count, and one was replaced but I sold it so the first one is technically landfill)*

dave999z · Post by **dave999z** » Sat May 26, 2007 11:14 pm

It has a Xfader. That's pretty cool.

pancona · Post by **pancona** » Sun May 27, 2007 1:23 am

I am using a PCR-500 with live and 4 hardware and 2 software synths. It is working really well and I like the fact that there are so many controllers. I was worried about the keyboard reliability and feel but so far it has been a pleasure using it. No problems so far.

kaffein · Post by **kaffein** » Sun May 27, 2007 1:46 am

eyeknow wrote:btw, I forgot to say here's what I've owned/tried so far.

axiom 49
edirol pcr 30
maudio keystation 49 (actually an evolution with a different "case")
novation sl remote 37
emu 49 key....can't remember the name of it......

would you like to know which one is the only one that ISN'T landfill?

*(note, one was shipped back, so it doesn't count, and one was replaced but I sold it so the first one is technically landfill)*

Yes, please do tell...

kaffein · Post by **kaffein** » Sun May 27, 2007 1:49 am

eyeknow wrote:cool, but what exactly is "shit"?

I also was looking into one.........

Hardware issues with the rotary encoders.

eyeknow · Post by **eyeknow** » Sun May 27, 2007 2:03 am

kaffein wrote:
eyeknow wrote:btw, I forgot to say here's what I've owned/tried so far.

axiom 49
edirol pcr 30
maudio keystation 49 (actually an evolution with a different "case")
novation sl remote 37
emu 49 key....can't remember the name of it......

would you like to know which one is the only one that ISN'T landfill?

*(note, one was shipped back, so it doesn't count, and one was replaced but I sold it so the first one is technically landfill)*
Yes, please do tell...

keystation 49.........! The most simple, do nothing, plug/play........

The novation got sent back. 499 bucks for a bunch of knobs, sliders and gobbly-gook that didn't work (though I've heard they are ok now.

The first axiom went bad, and they muffed it during repair, so I got a new one and SOLD it......no touchy-no maudio-ee no more!

eyeknow · Post by **eyeknow** » Sun May 27, 2007 2:03 am

kaffein wrote:
eyeknow wrote:cool, but what exactly is "shit"?

I also was looking into one.........
Hardware issues with the rotary encoders.

good to know, thanks.

Hey, one less thing to waste money on

kaffein · Post by **kaffein** » Sun May 27, 2007 2:24 am

I assume it was just one of many in the bad batch released... It may be fine now, just be sure to check the date of the unit.

New Roland PCR midi controllers...

New Roland PCR midi controllers...

Edirol PCRs