Edirol/Roland PCR30 32-KEY MIDI Controller

* For MacOS 8.5, 8.6, 9.x. Plug and play on MacOS X.

Windows

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows Me/98/98SE/2000/XP
• Computer: Windows compatible equipped with a USB* port
• CPU/clock: Pentium Processor 200 MHz or higher
• Memory (RAM): 64 MB or more
• USB Chipset: Intel’s USB chipset is recommended

* Must have a compatible USB host controller.

Best Action
The PCR’s have the best key action of any USB MIDI Keyboard Controller in its class. They have individually spring-loaded keys and felt lining under the keyboard for an expressive and consistent playability. This design also allows for tighter key constraints, so there is less side-to-side play in the key. Our earlier model, the PC-300 was touted as being the “best-feeling” USB keyboard in Electronic Musician earlier in 2002 - the PCR’s are even better.

Numerous Powerful Control Combinations
Both of the PCR keyboards offer control capabilities beyond those typicall y found in other keyboards. The PCR’s have an Expression Pedal connection. They have 34 controls of various types (knobs, sliders, buttons, wheel) of which 27 are fully assignable (8 sliders, 8 knobs, 9 buttons, 1 expression pedal, 1 sustain pedal). The Pitch/Modulation control has also been re-designed for tighter precision.

Control All MIDI Messages
The PCR’s can control all MIDI signals. Other USB MIDI Keyboard Controllers extended controls can only be assigned to “Control Change” messages. The PCR’s 27 assignable controls can be assigned to anything MIDI. This includes Note information, Control Change, RPN, NRPN, Timing Clock, Program Change, SysEx, etc. The PCR’s are the only USB MIDI Keyboard Controllers that can be assigned to control any MIDI device in a user’s setup, with or without your computer.

“Sweet Spot” Control of Parameters
In addition to being able to assign controls to any MIDI signal, the PCR’s also allow the user to specify the range of control. For example, if you are changing the Cutoff & Resonance, but really only like the effect when the cutoff is between 37 & 89, you can set the lower and upper parameter limits to 37 & 89. The PCR’s let the user work just the “sweet spot” of their parameters.

Rapid Memory Set and Recall
The PCR’s can be re-mapped in a matter of seconds for quick changes in even the most demanding performance situation. With 15 assignable Memory sets and 1 GM static Memory set, the PCR’s are ready to control any MIDI device at the change of a button. In addition to the internal memory sets, the control settings of the PCR can be dumped between the computer and the keyboard, so you can save unlimited control configurations, and collaborate with other PCR users all over the world.

Downloadable Presets
The PCR’s already have control maps for most popular sequencing & audio programs. More control maps will become available as the PCR’s user base grows. You can find new control maps added all the time at http://edirol.com/products/info/pcr/control_maps.html

1-in & 1-out MIDI Interface
The PCR’s are designed with an integrated 1x1 MIDI interface. Most competing keyboards have MIDI Out, but lack the necessary MIDI Input connector to make a full connection to another keyboard or MIDI device. This feature of the PCR’s allows for greater expandability in the studio.

Powerful Software Editor
The PCR-Editor greatly simplifies the process to create control maps for the PCR. It also allows you to save your control maps & share them with other PCR users. The PCR’s are the only line of keyboards with such an extensive software controller.

V-Link Video Preset
The PCR’s are designed with a V-Link setting that allows instant and real-time control of high-quality Digital Video via the Edirol DV-7PR. Not other desktop controller has been designed with the forethought and tight integration with the visual domain.

As this summary displays, the PCR’s set a new standard in USB MIDI Keyboard Controller and are well on their way to becoming the controller of choice for computer musicians.