Product Description

Edirol PCR-800 USB MIDI keyboard controller provides a full set of tools for live or studio performance with 50 fully assignable controls including drum pads! The updated PCR Series has all the existing controls of the previous. Buy Edirol PCR-800 61 Key now! Buy Edirol PCR-800 61 Key now!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #49642 in Musical Instruments
• Brand: Edirol
• Model: PCR-800
• Dimensions: 17.00 pounds

Features

• 50 Assignable Controllers - The new PCR Series offers all the controls of previous models, but with the addition of even more controls
• The new PCR Series adds exciting new features playing drums and triggering sampler phrases.
• The new Crossfader allows control of two parameters at the same time, and can be used to control synthesizer filters
• High-Quality Keyboards with Aftertouch - The new ultra-sensitive keyboards provide a wider dynamic range under the player's fingertips
• Dynamic Mapping allows the PCR to automatically assign its physical controls to the most important parameters
• Smooth key action, keys shaped for comfortable glissando playing, silent operation enhanced playability of these keyboards

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
"Perception" is the name of the game!
By Douglas H. Sherbert
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.)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Nice midi controller
By Norm
I have had this for two years now. Great midi controller; love the keyboard feel and response. I play almost daily (in home studio) and have had no problems with it. I use it with Logic Studio and a Roland SonicCell. Took a bit of manual configuration to set it up for Logic 8, but good midi education. I recommend this product.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Nice keyboard with plenty of controls and programmable interface
By Xzone Productions
Had this keyboard for awhile now but wanted to leave a review. There might be updated midi keyboard controllers presently on the market that surpass this particular model. This keyboard comes with 64 bit drivers, which replaced my old Roland that didn't.
Both keyboards have lasted me a long time, no sticky keys, all contacts work, and I definitely will purchase another Roland midi controller keyboard when the need arises. The included software interface allows you to manually program each control to your midi software, I use Reason. An upgrade for me would be weighted keys next time since I miss the "piano" feel.