Edirol PCRM30 32-Key USB MIDI Controller
Newly developed keyboard mechanism. More comfortable reactions in the new keys. Switchable MIDI interface.
Overall User Ratings (based on 16 ratings)
Submitted June 24, 2006 by a customer from gmail.com
"If you need a portable, lightweight quality keyboard with plenty of knobs, get this."
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The reason I bought this was because my space is very limited. I will replace this with a bigger keyboard one day, but I won't sell it. I have used this for about 12 months and I'm very pleased with it. If you have the space, it would be a better idea to get the 49 or 61 key version of this one. Mine is rock solid and works like a charm =)
Sound
Doesn't make sound, but always works perfectly with Reason
Features
I haven't got into the more advanced features, but the stuff I use now is good. 8 knobs and 8 faders is perfect if you want to control Reason's mixer or whatever you'd like to. It also has pitch bend and modulation like any other midi keyboard. I also think the buttons are assignable, but I haven't tried that yet.
Ease of Use
I plugged it in, installed the stuff on the cd, selected it from Reason's midi device list. I was able to do stuff right away with ease.
Quality
I have owned this about a year and there hasn't been a single problem with it.
Value
You get a lot of stuff for a very good price. Sonar LE is also included.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed it, so that's a 10/10 =)
The Wow Factor
I don't like the feel of the keys, but that's probably the only complaint I can think of. I haven't tried other MIDI controllers this size, but I guess it's among the best.
Musical Background:
Bedroom producer or whatever you'd like to call it
Musical Style:
Electronica, Breakbeat, Trance
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Submitted June 29, 2006 by a customer from gmail.com
"Great Value, Reliable Product."
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Overall I am very satisfied with this product. It does what it is supposed to do and has offered no problems to date.
Sound
No Sound
Features
Came with all the cables you need to use it, MIDI, Power and USB. All features worked as advertised, no problems in the 12-13 months I have used it.
Ease of Use
Very easy to use, Software is informative.
Quality
Great quality, 12-13 months of frequent use and no problems mechanically or astheticly.
Value
Great price for the features and quality.
Manufacturer Support
Have not needed it.
The Wow Factor
Looks very sleek and user friendly. Nice blue LEDs.
Musical Background:
Engineer
Musical Style:
Desert Rock, Horrorcore, Funk, Electronic
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Submitted January 1, 2011
Edirol PCRM30 Customer Review
I'm not satisfied because all the keys don't work anymore.
Sound
This is a controller, no sounds
Features
I like this for its size and its transpose features
Ease of Use
There are no sounds
Quality
I've had 2 of these and they both developed bad keys (no sound) within a year. In addition my neighbor threw his larger version of this keyboard out because of the same problem.
Value
It's not worth it because it won't last very long
Manufacturer Support
I have not dealt with them
The Wow Factor
It looks great
Musical Background:
hobbyist
Musical Style:
pop
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Submitted December 3, 2005
"what a piece of junk"
piece of junk. stay away. wasted money
Sound
was ok until some of the keys stopped responding
Features
was ok until some of the keys stopped responding
Quality
after only one year of moderate use (warranty period one year) some of the keys started to fade and then stopped responding altogether.
Manufacturer Support
waranty period is only one year. shortly after warranty expired some of the keys started to fade and then stopped responding altogether.
The Wow Factor
looks fine but look is deceiving in this case. has nothing to do with quality.
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