PCR-30/50

MIDI Keyboard Controller Its a Fact
The PCR-30 and PCR-50 are USB MIDI keyboard controllers that provide musicians who work with computers all the buttons, knobs and sliders they can use. Whether you need 32 notesthe PCR-30or 49 noteswith the PCR-50these keyboards put you in complete control of your computer-based audio applications. Features include: 25 assignable controls Control of all MIDI messages, including CC, RPN, NRPN, Clock, Note and SysEx USB bus-powered Best key action in its class 16 memory locations for storing settings Templates to keep track of control mapping Expression and Hold pedal connections

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Selecting Memory Locations
The PCR-30 and PCR-50 have 16 memory locations in which you can store all of your button, knob and slider settings. You can pre-configure the PCR for different applications or projects, and then save each setup. Note: The PCR-30 and PCR-50 are pre-programmed at the factory with 16 setups in memory designed for GM and XG products, as well as Cakewalks SONAR software and others. You can download new setups from Edirols website at www.Edirol.com. To load a stored setup: 1. Press MEMORY so its lit. 2. Use the DEC and INC buttons or the keys labeled 0-9 and A-F to select the desired memory location. 3. Press ENTER.

Connecting to a Computer

The PCR-30 and PCR-50 can connect directly to your computer using the included USB cable. Follow the instructions on Pages 14-30 in the Owners Manual to install the PCR USB driver and to set up your computer. The PCR 30/50 can also be used as a MIDI interface. You can connect your other MIDI equipment to the MIDI IN and MIDI OUT connectors on the PCRs back panel. Note: If you already have a MIDI interface, you can connect it to the PCRs rear-panel MIDI jacks if you prefer. If you do this, you dont need to install the PCRs USB driver on your computer.
Storing Your Own Settings
Once youve set up the PCR as desired for a particular use, you can save your settings to one of the 16 memory locations. 1. Press EDIT so its lit. 2. Press the key with SAVE written above itthe display blinks SAuand then press ENTER. 3. Use the DEC and INC buttons or the keys labeled 0-9 and A-F to select the desired memory location. 4. Press ENTER.

Setting the MIDI Channel

Use the following procedure to set the MIDI transmission channel: 1. Press MIDI CH so its lit. 2. Use the DEC and INC buttons to select the desired MIDI channel (1-16), then press ENTER.

Sending a Snapshot

When youre working with an external MIDI device such as a sequencer, you can transmit all of the PCR settings at once as a snapshot. This allows you to store PCR settings at the start of a sequencer track, from where they can be automatically loaded back into the PCR when you play the sequence. 1. Simultaneously press MEMORY and MIDI CH so both buttons are lit. 2. Press ENTERthe MEMORY and MIDI CH buttons blink several times, and all of the current settings of the PCR are transmitted.

Sending a Program Change

Use the following procedure to send a Program Change message: 1. Press PROGRAM CHANGE so its lit. 2. Use the DEC and INC buttons or the numbered keys to display the desired Program Change number (1-128). 3. Press ENTER to send the Program Change message.

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MIDI Keyboard Controller Panic Mode
Use the Panic feature if MIDI notes become stuck or if other problems occur with the sound. 1. Simultaneously press PROGRAM CHANGE and EDIT so theyre both lit. 2. Press ENTERthe PROGRAM CHANGE and EDIT buttons blink several times and the following messages are transmitted on all MIDI channels: All Sound Off, All Notes Off, and Reset All Controllers.

Assigning Controllers

There are 25 knobs, buttons and sliders on the PCR-30 and PCR-50 that can be assigned to almost any MIDI message. Check out Pages 108-129 of the Owners Manual for specifics on the different messages you can send and how to program them. As an example, lets assign the S1 slider to transmit MIDI Volume messages on MIDI Channel 3: 1. Press EDIT so its lit. 2. Move the S1 slider to select it for editingthe screen displays S-1and then press ENTER. 3. Press the key with CONTROL CHANGE printed directly above it, and then press ENTER. 4. Use the DEC and INC buttons or the numbered keys to select 3, for MIDI Channel 3. 5. Press ENTER. 6. Use the DEC and INC buttons or the keyboard to select 7, the controller number for MIDI Volume messages. 7. Press ENTER. Some commonly used MIDI controllers are: 1Modulation 5Portamento (glide) Time 7Volume 10Pan 11Expression 91Reverb Depth

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EDIROL BY ROLAND RELEASES LEOPARD COMPATIBLE DRIVERS Los Angeles, CA, November 1, 2007In coordination with Apples October 26 Leopard roll-out, Roland is proud to announce full Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard) compatibility for 38 EDIROL products after releasing driver updates earlier this month. EDIROL by Roland Product Manager Michael Barrett explains, We are always striving to equip our customers with the latest, most up-to-date technology as it happens. Were thrilled that we were able to synchronize our own research and development efforts with the release of the Leopard operating system. These new driver updates give our Mac users access to all of the operational improvements intrinsic in Mac OS 10.5, and will help to simplify the creative process. The Leopard compatible list includes the following EDIROL devices: EDIROL Supports Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard) USB 2.0 Audio Devices: M-16DX, UA-101 USB 2.0 mode, UA-1000 USB 1.1 Audio Devices: M-100FX, PCR-1, PCR-A30, SC-D70, SD-90, UA-1EX, UA-3FX, UA-4FX, UA-5, UA-20, UA-25, UA101 USB 1.1 mode, UA-700, UR-80 USB MIDI Devices: UM-1 Series, UM-2 Series, UM-3EX, UM-550, UM-880, PC-50, PC-300, PCR-300, PCR-500, PCR800, PCR-M1, PCR-M30, PCR-M50, PCR-M80, PCR-30, PCR-50, PCR-80, SC-8820, SC-8850, SD20, SD-80, SK-500 The FA-101 and FA-66 FireWire audio interfaces use Apples native drivers built into the Macintosh OS X platform, including Leopard.
* Existing EDIROL MIDI Drivers were tested and found to be fully compatible with Mac OS 10.5. * Please check the Leopard compatibility of your audio/MIDI application and its system requirements when you use your EDIROL audio/MIDI device with Mac OS 10.5. Roland is a world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of electronic musical instruments, professional audio equipment, multimedia products and music accessories. For more information, contact Roland Corporation U.S., 5100 S. Eastern Ave., P.O. Box 910921, Los Angeles, CA 90091-0921, (323) 890-3700 (x3718 - for media use only), www.RolandUS.com/EDIROL.