Edirol PCR-800 Midi Keyboard Controller
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. The new PCR Series offers all the controls of previous models, but with the addition of even more controls that allow players to maximize the playability and operability of their (more…)
It has been said the “perception is preferred to reality” and in this case, it’s true. Ignore the reality of a small, lightweight, easy-to-play electronic keyboard controller with 61 keys ……. think real piano with a feather touch. This keyboard’s touch sensitivity is so nice, one would think they were playing an acoustic piano. The keys are not weighted and are slightly smaller than normal, but you won’t notice the difference after a playing this keyboard for a few hours. Also, by using the Octave (+/-) Key, you can get the full range of an 88-key piano. The keyboard can also be split for “layered” sounds.
I use my keyboard coupled with a notebook and Cakewalk’s Sonar 8SE. Cakewalk has collaborated with Roland (Edirol) to present a hardware device that works flawlessly with the software.
I’ll leave the “ins and outs” of how to use the keyboard to the Owner’s Manual, but I sincerely recommend this keyboard to anyone needing a device that will cover the range from simple input to your computer to playing “live” with soft synths via the USB port. (MIDI connections are provided, but an accessory power supply must be purchased since the unit is normally powered by the USB port.)
I produce films and this midi is the perfect accessory for sound track editing. Works great on my powermac G5. It integrated easily with garageband. I’m all software synth’ed. The key action is awesome (although I’m no expert).
Just take it out of the box, install the software, plug it in, and you’re ready to rock.
The music in this movie trailer was created on this midi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKEW1zleTqc