All user reviews for the Edirol PCR-50

This midi keyboard is bright thanks to its numerous assignable controls: 8 knobs linear, rotary knobs 8, 9 buttons, pitch bend and numerous configuration possibilities. In short, a priori, good.
I could easily put the note of 8/10 here. Alas ...

UTILIZATION

The keys have a completely correct answer. Configuration relatively correct and documented. For use as I could give a 7/10 or 8/10. But the problem is elsewhere ...

OVERALL OPINION

Purchased in 2003, this keyboard is a wreck that will end in the trash. The problem? More than one key on two no longer work. I have always used and stored in very good condition (no dust, no moisture, covered when I did not used it). This is the chronic disease of the unit: build quality but reasonable contactors key low cost so they do not last more than a few months. It's infuriating to have to throw it away, while the shell, keys, electronics, etc. Everything is ok apart from those stupid switches ...
For comparison, I have a Roland D10 has over 25 years and still works as a young man.
Disappointed!

Keyboard controllers-Matra with twelve o'clock Intgr: potentiomtres 8 faders and 8, plus a flopped all assignable buttons ...
Can be used to control virtual instruments or CONTRL used as the surface squenceur.

There is a ingnieux Systm of interchangeable caps to denote the function of each controller.

When used with USB, it also acts as a USB MIDI interface with an I / O supplmentaire.

UTILIZATION

The keyboard is in him even trs good quality touch is firm and enjoyable.
The Systm to select channels and banks is well thought out and practical.

The manual is comprehensive and clear plutt.

Several programs are Intgr original assignment (GM2, CONTL surface for Cubase, Sonar, Logic ...) but I have some problems with ...

For example, the program default, the GM2 is clearly not suited for most controller virtual instruments ... I do not know the diffrence between GM and GM2, but you end up with weird about the results, the kind that changes the cutoff on the soft-synth when we manipulate the fader of attack) A priori there is only the virtual intruments GM2 as a standard work properly (and I know there qu'Edirol that uses the standard GM2, for now). It is not impossible that these are the publishers of virtual instruments wrongdoers, I'll bone up the docs!

Mode controller for Cubase does not function at home, however. The buttons for the transport bar acting, but not the controller's faders senss mixer. May be qu'Edirol prvu had this program for Cubase VST and it does not work for SX, which I use ... I did not test as Sonar or Logic.

In short, j'tais happy to see that the controller silent pr-configured but I feel that I will be even when forced to reprogram myself even (trs procdure well explained e in the manual, thankfully).

OVERALL OPINION

I use this keyboard for 2 weeks, he replaced an Evolution MK-361C. There is no comparison with the old who had just cost less. Touch is really enjoyable (it's a Roland keyboard, APRS all) the quality of manufacture is impeccable. I think it's the MODEL the most successful of all keyboard / control surface available today (those of Midiman compartment or Evolution).

Otherwise, a dtail, but personally I love the look

Finally, as for most products from Edirol, the report qualitprix is ​​really unbeatable, with manufacturing again in a serious pro and consumer price trs. Espron qu'Edirol continue this price dmarche emissions in the future (the subsidiary company of Roland is still young).

Dja cited.
No complaints make this ct l.

UTILIZATION

I love the programmable knobs and faders, it is highly enjoyable in FM7, Reaktor, etc. ...
I like the touch. Please note I am not an expert but I have some test and I must admit that it is done honnte for the price.

Warning: after 6 months and 1 1 fader knob death, after a 2 year dead keys and more

OVERALL OPINION

I've had about eight months.
The big problem is that recently a fader and a portard seem dead and a touch Ragit medium (do not pick up touches trslgers).
Although I think I was remake that choice (let's say I have not had any luck).
Without this problem, a 10 would be everywhere.
Too bad ...

Update of 12/10/04:
Now it's two more buttons that do not work.
Super ...

Small lightweight keyboard with MIDI controller, look cool, mobility etc ...

UTILIZATION

I thought I could just touch my big mistake but we can not rsonablement INTERPRETATION music with this keyboard. (L I should have known)
Config gnrale relatively simple but the manual is not Fully translated into French and knowledge apprhender South are Necessary for the technical part (in English).

OVERALL OPINION

In terms of global opinion, was going to be simple.
One, then several dead keys make this keyboard innutilisable after a year!
Warranty Finally, j'arrte fees and strongly deprecated this keyboard.
I'm not the only judging by the reviews previous ones.
May be Edirol should offer support for a Repair Tool for manufacturing defect?
Otherwise, 300 euros two kilos of plastic, go your way.

The most interresting:
-Self-powered via USB
The knobs and faders, rotary (gnial with virtual instruments)
-Templates

UTILIZATION

Daily the PCR-50 is effective trs, except that it is noisy and rvle trs long unreliable!
I have now for two years and two buttons (C) who died while the use n'tait not heavy! Dception big on that! If one were to me it would change the preferences against a PCR-M50 (even if I prfre gray mtal the PCR-50, which fits well with my PowerBook) .
The worst is that I disassemble the keyboard and the problem does not seem to be really original mcanique! Contactors in rubber and carbon contacts do not appear to uss and for good reason ...

OVERALL OPINION

APRS 2 years of service low-intensity, the PCR-50 is failing me. While it seemed promising.
However, I was able to do good but with zic from Roland, I could expect more reliable.
The report QualitPrix allchant dpart to be so rvle mdiocre!
At the same era I would do probably this choice because the only offer these c'tait CHARACTERISTICS but probably not today. But I want to do even with the confidence Roland PCR-M50 appears to have t seen the rise in terms of quality and function ...

I'll see if my dealer offered me a recovery against the latter.

The DIFFERENT type buttons, the ease design, and brand strength (Roland)!
Midi in / out, USB (configuration lociciel (pcr edit) pedals.

UTILIZATION

Gnial touch, it is ideal for all types of music.
Setting a bit to dlicate beginners but you get done quickly.
Select easy, easy programming.
Manuel clear!

OVERALL OPINION

I am the User for a year now,
I like diffrnts types of buttons, round (for instrumentals vst) and faders to control the mixer in Cubase for example.
quality report right price, a bit expensive but when you think about it a lot of control vst instruments, so it's worth it!
I do it again the same choice without hsiter!

Attractive at first ...

UTILIZATION

And full-featured ...

OVERALL OPINION

I PCR80 that almost never used, and I have 6 or 7 buttons that do not work or trs evil. Some come just by pressing it many times ...

I think it's the contacts that have encrasss. I see lots of people who have this problem on and PCR50 PCR80. Scandalous to sell crap like this.

I saw on another forum that it had to disassemble, nttoyer contacts with alcohol, then put the pencil gray above or contact the carbon bomb ...

More that the disassemble because it is unplayable in the State.

Conclusion: Do not buy cheap plastic as well as a. Allchant on price, but zero quality. To keep a year and then throw what!

In addition, the manual is incomprhensible and trs is complicated to program the keys must be in hexadecimal ingnieur! Then on a mac, not everything works ...

simplicity

UTILIZATION

The touch keyboard is it enjoyable? pout

Should you use? yes

Configuration gnrale Is it easy? yes

The select MIDI channels, patches is easy? not
The manual is clear and sufficient? ... No

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it? use 2 years

What is the particular feature you like best and least? Fragile!

Have you tried many other models before acqurir? not

How do you report qualitprix? it's disposable, so ....

Exprience with, you will do again this choice? Unless you are a pigeon ... no

Nice that you can save your settings in the form of a midi file. This is cool because you can load your settings for whichever software package you are currently using.

Price paid

$230

UTILIZATION

Pretty easy to use. Although you don't need midi maps to use the product, It would've been nice if they added the midi maps on a disk with the product. You have to go to Edirol's site to download "pre-canned" (midi) format files for different software packages such as FL, Sonic, Logic, etc.

OVERALL OPINION

All knobs, faders and keys are pretty durable. They don't feel "plastic-y".

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: Unknown (January 2-, 2003)

Feature complete for a MIDI keyboard. The only minor thing I wish it had was dedicated buttons for playback and transport.

Price paid

$200

UTILIZATION

Once it's configured, it's a snap to use. The initial uploading of the MIDI data to control my sequencer was fine, but reading the manual on how to customize some of the buttons was not intuitive.

OVERALL OPINION

Seeing as the small footprint and configurable knobs are something (that when I purchased this unit) were new aspects of my interaction with my sequencer, it's all love...

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: NFX ( 8-, 2005)