Edirol PCRM80 61-Key USB MIDI Keyboard Controller

Newly developed keyboard mechanism. 12 velocity curve selections. Switchable MIDI Interface.

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Edirol PCR-800 61-Key USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller

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Introducing the next generation of EDIROL’s popular MIDI keyboard controllers. In addition to providing more physical controls than previous models, the PCR-800 also offers new innovative and intuitive controls. This controller is solidly built, and optimized for both music production and live performance. Learn More...

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"Edirol (Roland) Makes a Breakthrough"

Feature:
It has all of the controllers that I need. Everything about it feels like high quality.

Quality:
Edirol (Roland) put some Roland keyboard quality into this controller. It's a step up. It is light but strong feeling.

Value:
I've owned the Novation X-Station and two M-Audio Keyboards. I prefer this Edirol over those. It beats the keyboard feel of the M-Audio by quantum leaps. It is more reliable than the Novation. The drivers are strong compared to the others. I'll keep this one for a long time. It's the first controller that I've really liked, even though the Novation was sexy. This is more practical.

Desirability:
It looks professional. I like the color and the lighting. Nice.

Sound:
This doesn't really apply...but the keyboard is really nice, and it allows me to play with the touch that I want...thusly...I'm able to get the sounds that I want. The touch-sensitivity of the keyboard is outstanding.

Support:
Haven't needed any.

Overall:
I expect to keep this for a few years...at least.

Submitted: 2/6/2006

Style of Music: Rock, Jazz, & Some Church Music


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Edirol PCR-M80 Customer Review

Feature:
The features are great, a lot of midi programming an flexibility with it, you have to know how to use it though and it can be complicated, the manual makes great explanations of it though

Quality:
The keys are amazing, I've had it for almost a year now and took it on tour on a soft case, nothing bad happened to it, not even to the sliders or knobs, the keys feel much much superior than the M-Audio oxygen (wich I also own) and the expression and low noise of them are simply fantastic, feels like a top of the line synth.

Value:
The value is great, specially if you compare it to the other choices like keystations, the e-mu xboard, etc. Remember you are buying a Roland controller.

Desirability:
The pictures don't make this keyboard justice, this looks much better in person.

Sound:
this thing makes no sound duh

Ease of Use:
It's really easy to use, just as your average midi keyboard controller, but, as I said before, if you want to change the mapping and channels etc. of it's midi talking, you need to go to the manual

Support:
haven't used it yet

Overall:
I love it and would definitely buy it again if I had to. I also saw Massive Attack use one of these at one of their shows, that speaks really well of it doesn't it?

Submitted: 3/8/2007


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The PCR-M80 is a revised version of the popular PCR-80 MIDI Keyboard Controller. Like the PCR-80, the PCR-M80 offers direct connection to the computer through USB, 61-Keys, 27 assignable MIDI controllers, a software editor, MIDI input and output, and both sustain and expression pedal connections. Some advancement the PCR-M80 has made over the PCR-80 includes the addition of velocity curves, switchable MIDI interface, and a new key-action found on Roland's higher-end synths. The PCR-M80's key-action has been refined to produce even less mechanical noise than its predecessor and offer a consistent, playable feel. The keys themselves are slightly more rounded to keep your fingers from tripping over the keys during quick glissandi.

Features:
Newly developed keyboard mechanism comfort to MI keyboards for musicians

High quality improved keyboard assembly --- ultra-low mechanical noise

12 velocity curve selections for delicate musical nuance

More comfortable reactions in the new keys

Switchable MIDI Interface

Cool, black (titanium dark gray) body color

As a real musical instrument, not as a computer peripheral

61 Velocity-sensitive keys

High Quality Keyboard Mechanism

12 Velocity Curves and Fixed Velocity Mode

27 Fully-assignable Controls: 8 Knobs, 8 Sliders, 9 Switches, and 2 Pedal Ports

Rubber-coated Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever

1 GM2 and 15 User Memory Set LocationsFPT Low-latency MIDI Transmission

PCR Editor Software

USB Powered or AC Adaptor (Included)

MIDI IN/OUT Ports

Sustain and Expression Pedal Ports

V-LINK

High Quality Mechanism for the Serious Player
With a newly designed key mechanism -- taken from Roland's 30 years of synthesizer development -- players can control a wide dynamic range with incredible subtlety. The re-designed key assemblies have a rounded shape for better reaction to the player's touch and more comfortable glissando, plus changes have been made to reduce the already low mechanical noise of the PCR-80 and eliminate vertical shake on the key strokes. The newly developed pitch bend and modulation design offers you easier and more expressive control. All these features add up to a keyboard that even the most discerning player can appreciate.

Comprehensive Connectivity for Maximizing Player's Performance
Connect everything with one USB cable. Since the power is supplied from the computer, no AC adaptor is needed. The same USB connection provides MIDI IN and OUT ports that allow the keyboard to function as a MIDI interface to other external MIDI devices. It addition to this, all the information from keys and controllers can be sent through the MIDI OUT port so that you can control both software and external MIDI devices at the same time (MIDI Interface mode = OFF). With the interface mode turned on, the PCR-M80/M50/M30 can control multiple applications at the same time. Control your DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) and software synthesizer at the same time. The MIDI processing in the PCRM80/ M50/M30 is compatible with FPT (Fast Processing Technology). This technology doesn't depend on music application you are using. It provides stable, high speed, low latency, and low jitter MIDI transmission.

27 Individual Fully-assignable Controllers
The PCR-M80/M50/M30 provides you with 8 knobs, 8 sliders, 9 buttons, and 2 pedal ports. These controllers can be assigned to any MIDI message, Control Change (CC), RPN, NRPN, System Exclusive and more. You get to choose what parameters to control in your MIDI hardware and software to create the perfect playing environment.

12 Selectable Velocity Curve Combinations
Pick from 12 velocity curves to precisely match your playing style. As the PCRM80/M50/M30 has 4 different velocity curves and 3 kinds of sensitivity (Light, Medium, and Heavy), the player can find the combination that perfectly suits them and can produce the precise MIDI performance and programming of a true professional.
In addition a Fixed Velocity Mode is provided where the PCR-M80/M50/M30 always outputs a fixed velocity (from 1 to 127) providing practical input for drum and percussion programming in step recording.

PCR Editor software and Downloadable Memory Sets (Control Maps) on the web
The PCR series keyboards work with all major music applications, and are equipped with user memory locations to store up to 15 different control maps. PCR Editor software for use with the Edirol PCR Keyboard Series is included. The PCR Editor allows for extensive and convenient control of the PCR keyboards from a PC or Mac. The PCR Editor is designed to assist in creating control maps for the PCR and allow users to quickly and easily make assignments to any of the 27 assignable controls. This powerful software also allows the user to copy system exclusive messages for the PCR into a sequence so the controls can be mapped or changed during a sequence. In addition to offering easy implementation of different MIDI messages, the PCR Editor also allows the user to specify minimum and maximum values for each control. Supports Win98/Me/2000/XP, Mac OS X & Mac OS 9.x.

Technical Info

Keyboard:
61 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)

Memory Set:
Preset: 1 (GM2)
User: 15

Display: 7 segments, 3 characters (LED), Power Indicator

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

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

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

Current Draw:
300 mA (AC Adaptor)
300 mA (USB Bus Power)

Dimensions: 1,000 (W) x 232 (D) x 86.5 (H) mm, 39-3/8 (W) x 9-3/16 (D) x 3-7/16 (H) inches

Weight: 3.7 kg / 8 lbs. 3 oz. (excluding AC adaptor)

System Requirements Macintosh
Operating System: MacOS 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.

System Requirements Windows
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Me/98/98SE/2000/XP

Computer: Windows compatible equipped with a USB* port

CPU/clock: CPU/clock: Intel Pentium Cerelon or Intel compatible Processor/600 MHz or higher

Memory (RAM): 64 MB or more

USB Chipset: Intel's USB chipset is recommended

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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