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Edirol PCR800 61 Key USB MIDI Controller KeyboardThe Edirol PCR800 is the next generation of EDIROL’s popular MIDI keyboard controllers.
In addition to providing more physical controls than previous models, the PCR Series offer new innovative and intuitive controls. All three models are solidly built, and optimized for both music production and live performance.
Edirol PCR800 Features
- Velocity-sensitive keys, now with aftertouch
- l50 fully assignable controls, and editor software (Mac & PC)
- 18 velocity pads
- Unique crossfader feature
- High-quality keyboard mechanism, and durable, stable body
- Dynamic Mapping; intelligent assignment of controls
- Convenient location of connections on side panel
- USB bus-powered
- MIDI merge
- Cakewalk Production Plus Pack included (SONAR LE, Project 5 LE, and Dimension LE)
Three of Cakewalk's industry-leading and award-winning music software applications are available to you in this box. These special, limited editions of Cakewalk's most popular titles will improve your music making experience with their intuitive operation and high performance. These instantly create an optimal computer environment that maximizes the potential power and value of the PCR keyboards.
Sonar LE
Sonar LE is a digital audio workstation based on the core-features of Cakewalk's award-winning SONAR. Key features include high quality multi-track audio recording up to 24-bit/192 kHz with 32-bit floating point internal processing, high-resolution MIDI sequencing with support for virtual instruments, and mixing with professional effects. SONAR LE also makes it easy to create backing tracks with integrated audio looping tools.
Project 5 LE
Project 5 LE is a virtual instrument workstation with an incredible pattern-based music production environment. Project5 LE includes 4 virtual instruments and 6 audio effects, and you can add more with support for VST and DirectX. Project 5's unique GrooveMatrix combines together with PCR keyboard controllers for a dynamic real time music performance and composition tool.
Dimension LE software synthesizer combines real instrument sounds with advanced synthesis to give you almost any sound you can imagine. Dimension LE offers unparalleled sound quality with an exclusive nonaliasing engine. Dimension LE includes a 100 MB Sample library to get you started, and you can create your own sounds with Dimension LE's 4-element synthesis engine, sfz multi-samples, WAV and AIFF files.
Edirol PCR800 Specifications
- Keyboard: 61 keys (with velocity and channel aftertouch)
- Controls: MIDI Channel Button, Program Change Button, Control Map Button, User Button, V-Link/Dynamic Mapping Button, Aftertouch Button, Dual/Split Button, Lower Button, Upper Button, Parameter Mute Button, Edit Button, Octave Buttons (+/-), Assignable Buttons (L1-L4, C1-C3), assignable Pads (A1-A9, B1-B9), Assignable Rotary Volumes (R1-R9), Assignable Sliders (S1-S9), Cross Fader (H1, H2), Bender/Modulation Lever, Value Encoder, Aftertouch, Assignable Pedals (P1, P2)
- Display: 7 Segments, 4 characters (LED)
- Left Side Panel:
- Power Switch (USB Bus/OFF/DC IN)
- MIDI Merge Switch (ON/OFF)
- Connectors:
- Hold Pedal Jack: 1/4 inch phone type
- Expression Pedal Jack: 1/4 inch TRS phone type
- MIDI Connectors(IN, OUT)
- USB Connector
- DC IN Jack
- Power Supply: DC 9 V (AC Adapter) or USB Bus Power
- Current Draw: 300mA AC Adaptor; 300mA USB Bus Power
- Included Accessories: PCR-300/500/800 CD-ROM, USB Cable Setup Guide, Owner's Manual, Roland Software License Agreement
- Optional Accesssories (sold separately):
- AC Adaptor: PSB-120/PSB-230EU/PSB-230UK/PSB-240A
- Pedal Switch: DP-2/DP-8
- Expression Pedal: EV-5/EV-7
- Dimensions: 39-1/2 x 9-7/8 x 3-5/8 inches (1001.9 x 250.8 x 91.4 mm)
- Weight: 9 lbs 15 oz (4.5kg)
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| | | Subject: | Not as good as I hoped | | Quality:
| The build is not very impressive. Granted we're talking about a controller for under $400, but even still I think the quality could've been a bit better. | | Features:
| You can actually do a number of useful things on it, and it works well with sonar. Only problem is that it's a pain to work with. | | Ease of Use:
| Not really any ease of use. You only have a 4 character display that doesn't really tell you anything clearly except numbers like the values, midi channel, etc. But anything else is abbreviated and you have to look up what they mean. Also often times when using it with Sonar's ACT option, it would need the knob twisted or slider moved a few times before it would start controlling what it was supposed to, and you had to keep the ACT screen window up so you'd know what it was controlling as you switched VSTs or from VST to the track pane. | | Sound:
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| The keys are not as responsive as most would probably like. Even with VC changes it still didn't feel right. Also, even after 7 months of use, it still feels stiff, doesn't feel like they move with my playing like they should. | | Value:
| If you're just looking for something to key in MIDI tracks for loops and some quick sound tweaks then this isn't a bad key controller. But if you're looking for something that has great feel and more user friendliness, get a standard keyboard with great action and then get a Mackie Control for your control surface functions. |
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