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49-Key MIDI Keyboard from Edirol belonging to the PCR series

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    Edirol PCR-50Published on 10/31/08 at 16:00
    At the time of purchase (mabey 2 years ago?) this thing had some of the best features available... compared to today's standards though, it's lacking in a few areas, but still the basic bread and butter and is all you really need. wish it had play, scrub, record, stop, etc. buttons though :

    Price paid

    $230 USD

    UTILIZATION

    You can use the editor (download from edirol site), or if you got reason 3, it automatically recognizes it and you don't have to do jack! the interface is a bit cryptic.

    this is where i have my gripe with the pcr 50... at first i thought this thing was really good quality, it feels as if it's pretty good, but then the middle black key in the lowest octave stopp…
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    At the time of purchase (mabey 2 years ago?) this thing had some of the best features available... compared to today's standards though, it's lacking in a few areas, but still the basic bread and butter and is all you really need. wish it had play, scrub, record, stop, etc. buttons though :

    Price paid

    $230 USD

    UTILIZATION

    You can use the editor (download from edirol site), or if you got reason 3, it automatically recognizes it and you don't have to do jack! the interface is a bit cryptic.

    this is where i have my gripe with the pcr 50... at first i thought this thing was really good quality, it feels as if it's pretty good, but then the middle black key in the lowest octave stopped working. i took a can of air and stuck it right between the keys, dust busted it, and then it worked (sort of) a few months later, that key stoped working despite attempts to clean it.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I don't really care. controllers are over rated. gimme one with like 3 knobs and two sliders and a bunch of keys that work and i'm happy.

    Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
    Posted by: capps (January 1-, 2005)
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  • FP UserFP User

    Edirol PCR-50Published on 10/31/08 at 16:00
    The only thing i would add to this keyboard is better documentation (it really does suck as far as usefulness) i might be particular and add some weighted keys but that would raise the price substantially

    Price paid

    200

    UTILIZATION

    The controllers loaded easily and showed up instantly on my mac.... the faders and knobs are a nice feature because u can control the NN-XT in reason from the knobs on the console (delay, decay etc)

    the keys have such a great feel (for not being weighted).... the fluidity of midi data transfered is like ur actually playing the instrument patch ur using

    OVERALL OPINION

    All in all for the price and for the trusted name (edirol is part of the Ro…
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    The only thing i would add to this keyboard is better documentation (it really does suck as far as usefulness) i might be particular and add some weighted keys but that would raise the price substantially

    Price paid

    200

    UTILIZATION

    The controllers loaded easily and showed up instantly on my mac.... the faders and knobs are a nice feature because u can control the NN-XT in reason from the knobs on the console (delay, decay etc)

    the keys have such a great feel (for not being weighted).... the fluidity of midi data transfered is like ur actually playing the instrument patch ur using

    OVERALL OPINION

    All in all for the price and for the trusted name (edirol is part of the Roland corp) and for the durability (i beat on the keys lol) its one of the best things i have bought for midi... i have nothing but good things to say

    Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
    Posted by: papirock (January 1-, 2005)
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  • FP UserFP User

    Edirol PCR-50Published on 10/31/08 at 16:00
    Has everything you need for a midi keyboard. Knobs, buttons and sliders work great with Reason!

    Price paid: £110

    UTILIZATION

    Has many functions but i have to admit i use few. Maybe because i don't need them but i found the manual a bit confusing!

    OVERALL OPINION

    Sterdy piece of gear. Keys have remained soft throughout usage.

    I have not much experience with midi keyboards and i'm sure there are better models oout there. But i love this little thing!!

    Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
    Posted by: Stréetwíze Productnz ( 3-, 2006)