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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.

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

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

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)*

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

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

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...

kaffein wrote:

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

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

Hardware issues with the rotary encoders.