Software Editor for PCR Keyboards Released

PCR Editor Under OS X

Edirol has released downloadable PCR Editor software for use with their PCR-30 & PCR-50 USB MIDI Keyboard Controllers. The PCR-Editor allows for 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 & easily make assignments to any of the 27 assignable controls. This 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 & maximum values for each control.

The PCR-Editor is available as a free download from the Edirol website at www.edirol.com and supports Win98/ME/2000/XP, Mac8.6-9.x & OS X.

Features:

• Intuitive user interface
• Very low learning curve
• Unlimited number of control maps saved as MIDI files
• Quick to transmit/receive patch to/from any of 15 on-board memories
• Export the assignment list to a html file

About the PCR Keyboards

Key features include:

• 34 controls of various types (knobs, sliders, buttons, wheel) of which 27 are fully assignable
• 8 rotary knobs, 8 sliders, 9 buttons, 2 pedal inputs
• Velocity sensitivity
• MIDI Interface (in/out), USB Interface
• USB Bus powered
• An all-new Pitch Bend/Modulation lever offering even greater sensitivity and musical control
• Memory presets for Cubase, Digital Performer, Pro Tools LE, Sonar, and much more
• General MIDI 2 and blank cut-out template for overlaying over controls

Identical in basic functionality, the PCR-30(32-key) and PCR-50(49-key) offer features designed for complete real-time control of audio software and hardware available today. The top panel boasts 8 knobs, 8 sliders, and 9 buttons -- all assignable; sustain and expression pedal connections are also provided. Controller assignments can be saved in any one of 15 onboard memory locations for fast recall.

The PCR-30 and 50's memory locations come pre-loaded with settings for leading MIDI/Audio Sequencers such as Cubase, Digital Performer, Pro Tools LE, and Sonar- more templates will be available for download from the Edirol website soon. Control of hardware Sound Modules is also supported.

The PCR-series assignable controls can be assigned to all MIDI messages including Control Change, SysEx, RPN, NRPN, etc.

In addition to offering convenient single-cable connection to PC and Macintosh computers, the PCR-30 and 50 can be powered by USB, and will also serve as a 1-in, 1-out MIDI Interface.