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Edirol Rollout Two New USB Controllers
US
Preloaded with settings for all the favourites 28/10/02
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The PCR-50 and it's smaller brother the PCR-30
Edirol announced their new line of USB MIDI Keyboard Controllers – the PCR-50 (49 key) & PCR-30 (32 key). These are Edirol’s most powerful controller keyboards to date with programmable realtime control functions for users of software Sequencers, Synthesizers, and hardware Sound Modules. Key features include:
34 controls of various types (knobs, sliders, buttons, wheel) of which 25 are fully assignable
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 and PCR-50 offer features designed for complete realtime control of the most advanced 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.
Unlike other USB MIDI controllers, 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.
Suggested Retail Prices are $295 (PCR-50), and $225 (PCR-30); both keyboards will be available in December 2002.