Edirol PCR50 49-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

49 keys. 8 assignable rotary knobs. 8 assignable faders.

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"A Near Perfect buy!"

Feature:
I only wish It shipped with the expression and sustain pedals... I don't have extra cash to use for those, and I would really like to try them out.

Quality:
The Quality of the keyboard seems pretty excellent other than it does not have wieghted keys, I have had similar feeling keyboards with keys that would break too easily, this is the only worry I have, I am a bit aprehensive at taking it touring or anything.

Value:
Very worth the price, I bought it as soon as I could afford it!

Desirability:
This is really a good looking keyboard, I love the amazing power indicator. It's space-age! Edirol has come a long way! Also a very practical necessity for a small studio.

Sound:
the sound depends what you use it with, but the quality of sound is nearing perfect. It responds intensely quick to my playing, very expressive. I can be fluent in many types of music with this tool and the exciting thing is I can use this as a live midi trigger or for just about any instrument or drum vst I have. Finally a keyboard without a mandatory dc adapter - usb rules! - I love Edirols!

Support:
I don't know how the company's support system is, I have never had to use it. I guess that is a good thing.

Overall:
I don't think I will even look for another product, I think that the technology put into this keyboard will outlast my interest in recording music! I will use it till it's toast and then probably try and find another one! I didn't even consider anyone elses midi controllers, nothing compares for the price right now! My favorite thing about it is how portable it is with USB power, and my least favorite thing about it is just that I wanted the pedals to come with it and they didn't.

Submitted: 1/9/2004

Style of Music: My music style is electronic folk, emo, indie, etc.

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* * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

"A good choice, I'm happy."

Feature:
The controller has tons of options, and memory sets. The pitch/vibrato well are good, and feel nice to work with. Edirol's PCR Editor software, from there website, make assigning custom pan/fader/utils changes easy. Can use midi, midi-thru, and usb interfaces. The display (vertic send) that displays midi info sent, etc, is quite helpful, and if set correctly, will tell you exact values of moving faders and pans, based on those of your software (Reason, etc). This does not mean that they are moving/automatable faders, just to be clear. It simply means that it display number/midi data in relevance to you software.

Quality:
It's made of plastic, but it's far from a paper weight. I wouldn't take in on the road, but it's good for in-house. The color and build is appealing, and the pan pots/faders/buttons all function as they're supposed to.

Value:
It's worth what I paid for it, but there are better, just not in this range. Most other controller in this range, that I've tried, are level are below, in comparison.

Sound:
There is not sound, it's a midi controller, not a synth keyboard. I use it with softsynths, sequencers, hardware samplers and a G5. So, I'll just rate how fast it sends info into the sequencer, without error, here.

Support:
Haven't had to contact them.

Overall:
It does exactly what it's supposed to, and the drivers are equally good.

Submitted: 5/5/2004

Style of Music: Experimental Art Rock, Trip Hop, Hip Hop, Orchestral, Jazz.

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The Edirol PCR-50 keyboard - the most advanced 49-key MIDI keyboard controller available. Never before has there been a better compact keyboard for use with popular sequencers and software synthesizers. The PCR-50 takes MIDI control to a new level with unprecedented versatility.

Features:
49 full-sized, velocity sensitive keys

8 assignable rotary knobs (cut off, resonance, pan, tempo, etc.)

8 assignable faders (volume, EFX send, etc.)

9 assignable buttons (program change, track mute, start, stop, etc.)

1 sustain pedal connection

1 expression pedal connection

MIDI in & MIDI out

Pitch & Modulation controls (Newly redesigned to be linearly controlled for more accurate performance)

1 Preset Memory & 15 User Memory locations

USB Bus powered or AC adaptor

Template sheets for controls

The PCR-50 can control a number of parameters not accessible from other controller keyboards at this price point; such as RPN, NRPN, SysEx.

The PCR-50 is fully compatible with all the latest operating systems including WinXP and Mac OSX. It is the ideal keyboard for use with Arturia Storm, SONAR, Cubase, Reason, FruityLoops, and most other popular sequencers and software synthesizers. As such it comes equipped with templates for these and other programs.

It can also run from either the included power supply or draw power from the USB port for maximum portability.

The PCR-50 is also equipped with V-LINK that allows you to trigger and control video material in real-time via the DV-7PR (sold separately).

Technical Info

Keyboard: 49 Velocity Sensitive Keys

Controller
Memory Button
MIDI Channel Button
Program Change Button
Edit Button
V-LINK Button
Octave Shift Button (+/-)
Transpose Button
Assignable Button (B1--6, L1--3)
Bender/Modulation Lever
Assignable Rotary Volume (R1--8)
Assignable Slider (S1--8)
Assignable Pedal (P1--2)

Display
7 segments, 3 characters (LED)
Power Indicator

Connectors
Hold Pedal Jack
Expression Pedal Jack
MIDI Jacks (IN/OUT)
USB Jack
DC IN Jack

Rear Panel: Power Switch (USB BUS/OFF/DC IN)

Power Supply: DC 9 V (AC adapter) or USB Bus Powered

Current Draw: 300 mA (AC adapter), 300 mA (USB Bus Power)

Dimensions:
833 (W) x 232 (D) x 86.4 (H) mm
32-13/16 (W) x 9-3/16 (D) x 3-7/16 (H) in.

Weight: 3.3 kg / 7 lbs 5 oz (excluding AC adapter)

Accessories
AC Adaptor (ACP Series)
CD-ROM
USB Cable
Owner's Manual
Template Sheets (GM2/BLANK)

Options
Pedal Switch: DP-2/6
Expression Pedal: EV-5/7

System Requirements

Macintosh

Operating System: MacOS 8.5, 8.6, 9.x, and OS X
Computer: USB ready Apple Macintosh
CPU/clock: PowerPC G3/233 MHz or higher
Memory (RAM): 64 MB or more
OMS 2.3.3 or later. FreeMIDI 1.35 or later*
* 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.

EDIROL designs its USB devices in accordance with USB specifications and has passed all compatibility tests, which are continuously held and organized by USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF).
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