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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Names of things and what they do ...4 Panel ... 4 Side panel ... 7 Using control maps ...8 What is a control map?... 8 Control maps and the current memory... 8 Switching control maps ... 9 Saving a control map... 9 Receiving a control map from your computer (Bulk Receive) ...
  • Page 3 * All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2007 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.

  • Page 4: Panel

    The function of the [DYNAMIC MAPPING] button is specified by the System setting DYNAMIC MAPPING/V-LINK (p. 81). DYNAMIC MAPPING Dynamic Mapping is an extended function for future use. For details, refer to the Roland website. V-LINK V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows music and images to be performed together.

  • Page 5: Value Knob

    VALUE knob By turning the VALUE knob you can change the value of the MIDI CHANNEL, PROGRAM CHANGE, CONTROL MAP, or USER. In Edit mode, use this knob to select the item that you want to edit. [MIDI CHANNEL] button After pressing the [MIDI CHANNEL] button so it’s lit, you can turn the VALUE knob to specify the channel on which the keyboard and bender will transmit messages.

  • Page 6: Hex Button

    Names of things and what they do fig.Panel-Top.eps Controllers [R1]–[R9] (knobs) You can assign the desired MIDI messages to these knobs. (-> Assigning a MIDI message (p. 20)) Controllers [A1]–[A9], [B1]–[B9] (pads) You can assign the desired MIDI messages to these pads. (->...

  • Page 7: Side Panel

    Power switched off Power turned on when a USB cable is connected You can use the USB (i.e., bus power) setting if the PCR-300/500/ 800 is connected to your computer via a USB cable. The power will be supplied from the computer via the USB cable.

  • Page 8: What Is A Control Map

    Current Memory Current Memory You can also download the latest control maps from the Roland website and load them into the PCR. Memory Sets and Control Maps The “memory sets” in earlier models of the PCR series are now called “control maps”...

  • Page 9: Press The [Edit] Button So It's Lit

    Switching control maps When the PCR-300/500/800 is shipped from the factory, it contains sixteen control maps. By switching among these control maps, you can quickly select control maps that are suitable for a wide variety of software. For details on the memory numbers of these control maps and their factory settings, refer to Control map list (p.

  • Page 10: Receiving A Control Map From Your Computer (Bulk Receive)

    Using control maps Receiving a control map from your computer (Bulk Receive) The PCR-300/500/800 can receive control map data in the form of a bulk dump. If you want control map data you’ve created using PCR Editor to be received into the PCR’s current memory, you’ll need to make settings in PCR Editor so that the PCR will...
  • Page 11 Operate PCR Editor or your DAW software to transmit the control map data. Select “EDIROL PCR” as the MIDI output device for PCR Editor or your DAW software. For details on how to make this setting in your DAW software, refer to the owner’s manual for the DAW software you’re using.

  • Page 12: Saving Control Map Data On Your Computer (Bulk Transmit)

    Using control maps Saving control map data on your computer (Bulk Transmit) The PCR-300/500/800 can transmit control map data to your DAW software in the form of a bulk dump. In order to transmit a control map you’ve edited on the PCR keyboard to PCR Editor or other software you’re using, you’ll need to make settings on the PCR to make it...

  • Page 13: Protecting The Control Maps

    Protecting the control maps By turning the Protect setting on, you can protect the control map data from being accidentally overwritten. This will disable All Bulk reception (p. 10) and Save (p. 9) operations, protecting your valuable data from being overwritten. The Protect on/off setting is remembered even when the PCR is powered off.

  • Page 14: Edirol Pcr

    For details, refer to Two MIDI ports (p. 88). The PCR-300/500/800 has a total of fifty controllers: [R1]–[R9], [S1]–[S9], [A1]– [A9], [B1]–[B9], [C1]–[C3], [L1]–[L4], [H1]–[H2], [P1]–[P2], [BEND], [MOD], and [AFTERTOUCH].

  • Page 15: Windows Users

    Windows users If you have not yet installed PCR Editor in your computer, install it now as described in the included setup guide. Use a USB cable to connect the PCR to your computer, then switch on the PCR’s power. In Windows, choose [Start]-[All Programs]-[PCR Editor V2]-[PCR Editor 2] to start up PCR Editor.

  • Page 16: Explanation Of The Menus

    Using PCR Editor Explanation of the menus File menu Menu Creates a new control map. In the new control map, all controllers will be set to “NO AS- SIGN.” Loads a control map that was saved in SMF format. Open For details, refer to Loading a control map (p.

  • Page 17: Keyboard Shortcuts

    Keyboard shortcuts You can use the following keyboard shortcuts in PCR Editor. Command Windows [File]–[New] Ctrl + N [File]–[Open] Ctrl + O [File]–[Save] Ctrl + S [File]–[Save As] Ctrl + Shift + S [File]–[Exit] Alt + F4 [Edit]–[Copy] Ctrl + C [Edit]–[Paste] Ctrl + V [Edit]–[NO ASSIGN]...

  • Page 18: Explanation Of Each Window

    Using PCR Editor Explanation of each window Main window fig.EditorMainWindow-e.eps Title You can enter a name for the control map currently being edited. Only single-byte alphanumeric characters can be entered as the control map name. The name you enter here is displayed as the title of the HTML file produced by the [File]-[Export Assign List] command.

  • Page 19: Port

    Output Port This specifies the USB port on the USB-connected computer to which the MIDI message will be sent. Port Explanation Port 1 The message will be sent to “EDIROL PCR 1.” Port 2 The message will be sent to “EDIROL PCR 2.” The message will be sent to both “EDIROL PCR 1”...

  • Page 20: Using Pcr Editor To Assign Midi Messages

    Using PCR Editor Using PCR Editor to assign MIDI messages Assigning a MIDI message Here’s how to assign a MIDI message to each controller. fig.EH-Assign.eps_81 In the main window, click the controller to which you want to assign a MIDI message. fig.EH-AssignMessage.eps_25 In the message assignment window, use the Assign Message field to select the type of...

  • Page 21: Port

    Viewing the assigned MIDI messages You can use either of the following two methods to view the MIDI messages you’ve assigned. Assignment list If you want to use your browser to view a list of the assignments for the current control map, choose [File]-[View Assign List].

  • Page 22: Transferring Data Between Pcr Editor And The Pcr

    Using PCR Editor Transferring data between PCR Editor and the PCR Sending If you’ve used PCR Editor to create control map settings and want to use them on the PCR keyboard, you’ll need to send the control map currently being edited to the PCR’s current memory as described below.

  • Page 23: Saving A Control Map On Your Computer

    Loading a memory set as a control map A “memory set (SMF file)” created for an earlier model in the PCR series can be loaded as a “control map” for the PCR-300/500/800. Importing a memory set Controllers that do not exist on earlier models of the PCR series will be set to “NO ASSIGN.”...

  • Page 24: Parameter Setting Items

    Using PCR Editor Parameter setting items The setting items shown in the message assign window will depend on the MIDI message you’ve selected. This section explains the setting items for each MIDI message. Values for parameters are specified in decimal. * Within the explanation, values in square brackets [ ] are in hexadecimal.
  • Page 25 Channel Message Polyphonic Key Pressure [An kk vv] Assign a polyphonic key pressure message. fig.EditorPolyKeyPres.eps_35 You can specify the following parameters for Polyphonic Key Pressure. Item Content MIDI Channel MIDI channel [n] Note Number Note number [kk] Lower value [vv] of key Min Value pressure Upper value [vv] of key...
  • Page 26 Using PCR Editor Channel Message Program Change (Min-Max) [Cn pp] Assign a program change message (with a variable program number). fig.EditorPC2.eps_35 You can specify the following parameters for Program Change (Min-Max). Item Content MIDI Channel MIDI channel [n] Lower limit of the program Min Number number [pp].
  • Page 27 Channel Message Program Change – Inc Assign the program change increment function (PC INC). This will transmit a program change number that is one greater than the program change number most recently transmitted in the PCR’s program change mode. fig.EditorPCInc.eps_35 There are no parameters to specify for Program Change –...

  • Page 28: System Realtime/F6 [F6/F8/Fa/Fb/Fc/Ff]

    Using PCR Editor Channel Message Encoder Simulate [Bn cc 41] – [Bn cc 01] Assign a function that simulates a rotary encoder. fig.EditorEncoder.eps_35 You can specify the following parameters for Encoder Simulate. Item Content MIDI Channel MIDI channel [n] Control Number Controller number [cc] * This can be assigned to a button, but will not do anything.

  • Page 29: System Ex. [F0...F7]

    Checksum insertion sum is to be inserted, and its type. location and type S1: The most common type, used by Roland and other man- ufacturers. S2: Choose this if a method other than S1 is used. If you want a channel number to be inserted in the exclusive...

  • Page 30: Free Message [...]

    Using PCR Editor Free Message [...] Assign a MIDI message. You can enter up to twenty-four bytes. You may assign more than one MIDI message if desired. fig.EditorFreeMessage.eps_35 You can specify the following parameters for Free Message. Item You can enter a MIDI message of up to twenty-four bytes. Enter each byte as a hexadecimal value separated by a single-byte space.
  • Page 31 Using PCR Editor...

  • Page 32: Playing (Play Mode)

    When you turn on the power, the PCR-300/500/800 will start up in Play mode. To return from Edit mode (p. 41) back to Play mode, press the [EDIT] button or the [CANCEL] button.

  • Page 33: Selecting The Current Channel (Midi Transmit Channel)

    Selecting the current channel (MIDI transmit channel) Here’s how to specify the current channel, which will be used to transmit data produced by playing the keyboard as well as other performance data. What is the current channel? The current channel is the MIDI transmit channel for the keyboard and bender lever. * Each controller can have an independent transmit channel setting.

  • Page 34: Selecting Sounds (Program Change/Bank)

    Playing (Play mode) Selecting sounds (Program Change/Bank) You can select sounds on your sound module from the PCR by transmitting Program Changes. To select sounds in a different bank, you must first use Bank mode to transmit a Bank Select message to switch the bank. Then transmit a Program Change message. The bank select message must be transmitted before the program change.

  • Page 35: Bank Select

    Bank Select In order to switch the bank number, you’ll need to make system settings for “Value Encoder” so that [USER] is assigned to “BANK SELECT LSB” or “BANK SELECT MSB.” * For details on how to make this setting, refer to this page or VALUE knob settings (p. 80). If “BANK SELECT LSB”...

  • Page 36: Selecting The Lower And Upper Sounds

    Playing (Play mode) Selecting the Lower and Upper sounds The PCR-300/500/800’s keyboard has two parts—Lower and Upper—and you can select different sounds for each part. Selecting the Lower sound The entire keyboard will play the Lower sound. fig.Lower.eps_80 LOWER Press the [LOWER] button so it’s lit.

  • Page 37: Layering Two Sounds (Dual)

    Layering two sounds (Dual) Dual lets you play both the Lower sound and Upper sound from the entire keyboard. Dual The entire keyboard will play both the Lower and Upper sounds. fig.Dual.eps_80 UPPER LOWER Press the [DUAL/SPLIT] button several times to make it light. * If you want to change the Upper sound, press the [UPPER] button.

  • Page 38: Employing Performance Dynamics (Velocity)

    Playing (Play mode) Employing performance dynamics (Velocity) Normally, the velocity value of the transmitted notes will vary depending on how strongly you play the keyboard. If desired, you can also specify a fixed velocity at which all notes will be transmitted regardless of how strongly you play the keyboard. This is convenient when you want to record into your DAW software at a fixed velocity.

  • Page 39: Sending The Current Value Of All Controllers (Snapshot)

    Sending the current value of all controllers (Snapshot) You can set the controllers to the desired positions and then transmit their state as a “snapshot.” The snapshot function will transmit the current values of the controllers [R1]–[R9], [S1]– [S9], and [H1]–[H2] in a single operation. This is a convenient way to send control data to your DAW software.

  • Page 40: When "Stuck Notes" Occur (Panic)

    Playing (Play mode) When “stuck notes” occur (Panic) If you experience problems during operation such as notes on your sound module that fail to turn off, or if something is wrong with the sound, you can use the Panic function to fix the problem.

  • Page 41: Settings (Edit Mode)

    Settings (Edit mode) The PCR-300/500/800 has a total of fifty controllers: [R1]–[R9], [S1]–[S9], [A1]–[A9], [B1]–[B9], [C1]–[C3], [L1]–[L4], [H1]–[H2], [P1]–[P2], [BEND], [MOD], and [AFTERTOUCH]. You can freely assign the MIDI message that will be transmitted by each of these controllers. You need to use Edit mode to make MIDI message assignments. This section explains how to assign MIDI messages to the controllers using the PCR keyboard.

  • Page 42: Port

    Settings (Edit mode) Note assign Here’s how to assign a note message to a controller. Note messages are used in a performance, and can also be used to control DAW software. Editing Controller Basic editing [A1 (0)] Advanced editing [A2 (1)] Basic editing (->...

  • Page 43: Setting

    Advanced editing 1 In Note Assign advanced editing 1, you can also specify the velocity value in addition to the items in basic editing. Press the [EDIT] button so it’s lit. Slightly move the controller to which you want to assign a note message.

  • Page 44: Aftertouch Assign

    Settings (Edit mode) Aftertouch assign Here’s how to assign an aftertouch message to a controller. Edit Controller Basic editing [A1 (0)] Advanced editing 1 [A2 (1)] Advanced editing 2 [A3 (2)] Advanced editing 3 [A4 (3)] Basic editing (-> Advanced editing 1–3 (p. 45)) fig.H-Edit.eps Press the [EDIT] button so it’s lit.
  • Page 45 Advanced editing 1–3 In Aftertouch Assign advanced editing 1, you can specify an upper and lower limit for the aftertouch data as well as edit the basic editing items. In advanced editing 2 and 3, you can also specify note aftertouch data (Polyphonic Key Pressure) instead of a channel.

  • Page 46: Port

    Settings (Edit mode) Control change assign Here’s how to assign a control change message to a controller. Edit Controller Basic editing [A1 (0)] Advanced editing 1 [A2 (1)] Advanced editing 2 [A3 (2)] Basic editing (-> Advanced editing (p. 47)) fig.H-Edit.eps Press the [EDIT] button so it’s lit.
  • Page 47 Advanced editing 1 In control change assign advanced editing 1, you can specify an upper and lower limit for the control change data, in addition to setting the items available in basic editing. Press the [EDIT] button so it’s lit. Slightly move the controller to which you’re assigning a control change message.

  • Page 48: Port

    Settings (Edit mode) Program change assign Here’s how to assign a program change message to a controller. Edit Controller Basic editing [A1 (0)] Advanced editing 1 [A2 (1)] Advanced editing 2 [A3 (2)] Advanced editing 3 [A4 (3)] Advanced editing 4 [A5 (4)] Basic editing (->...
  • Page 49 fig.D-NoteSelect.eps Press the [ENTER] button. The display will indicate “N- -.” * The - - portion shows the currently specified value. Use the VALUE knob or controllers [A1]–[A8] and [B1]–[B8] to specify the desired program number. Press the [ENTER] button. If you’ve assigned this basic editing function to [R1]–[R9], [S1]–[S9], or [P2], moving the controller to the maximum position will transmit the specified program change message.
  • Page 50 Settings (Edit mode) Advanced editing 1, 2 Program Change Assign advanced editing 1 lets you specify an upper limit and lower limit for the program change message. Advanced editing 2 lets you transmit Bank LSB/LSB settings along with the program change. Press the [EDIT] button so it’s lit.
  • Page 51 Advanced editing 3 and 4 Advanced editing 3 lets you assign the program change decrement function (PC DEC) to a controller. Advanced editing 4 lets you assign the program change increment function (PC INC) to a controller. Press the [EDIT] button so it’s lit. Slightly move the controller to which you want to assign PC DEC or PC INC.

  • Page 52: Tempo Assign

    Settings (Edit mode) Tempo assign You can assign a controller to adjust the speed of the F8 clock (20–250). * In order to transmit F8 clock, the F8 clock setting must be “ON.” (-> F8 Clock On/Off (p. 70)) fig.H-Edit.eps Press the [EDIT] button so it’s lit.

  • Page 53: Rpn/Nrpn Assign

    RPN/NRPN assign You can assign an RPN or NRPN to a controller. Edit Controller Basic editing [A1 (0)] Advanced editing [A2 (1)] Basic editing (-> Advanced editing 1 (p. 54)) fig.H-Edit.eps Press the [EDIT] button so it’s lit. fig.D-Edit.eps The display will indicate “EDIT.” fig.D-r1.eps Slightly move the controller to which you want to assign an RPN or NRPN message.
  • Page 54 Settings (Edit mode) Advanced editing 1 RPN/NRPN advanced editing 1 lets you specify the upper limit and lower limit for the data entry MSB (CC#6) of the transmitted RPN/NRPN message, in addition to allowing you to make the settings described in basic editing. Press the [EDIT] button so it’s lit.

  • Page 55: System Exclusive Assign

    System exclusive assign You can assign a system exclusive message to a controller. Advanced editing 2 lets you assign a single-byte system message (system realtime message, tune request). Advanced editing 3 and 4 let you freely assign a message of up to twenty-four bytes. Edit Controller Basic editing...
  • Page 56 Settings (Edit mode) System exclusive assignment procedure fig.H-Edit.eps Press the [EDIT] button so it’s lit. fig.D-Edit.eps The display will indicate “EDIT.” fig.D-r1.eps Slightly move the controller to which you want to assign a system exclusive message. If the controller is a button, press it. The display will indicate the number of the controller you selected.
  • Page 57 Using advanced editing 2 fig.D-F.eps The display will indicate “F-.” * The – portion shows the currently specified value. Use the VALUE knob or controllers [A7 (6)], [B1 (8)], [B3 (A)]–[B5 (C)], and [B8 (F)] to specify the system exclusive message. Press the [ENTER] button.
  • Page 58 • Entering channel/block data (p. 60) Specifying a checksum The PCR-300/500/800 can automatically calculate a checksum within a system exclusive message and insert the result of this calculation into the message. To use this function, use the following procedure to specify the location at which the checksum calculation should be inserted.

  • Page 59: Specifying The Location Of The Data

    Specifying the location of the data As described below, you can specify the location and type of the variable data to be inserted in the system exclusive message. For basic editing and advanced editing 3, the range of data values will be the default range. For advanced editing 1 and advanced editing 4, it will be the range specified by the user. For a specific example, refer to Master Volume (p.
  • Page 60 Settings (Edit mode) Entering channel/block data If the system exclusive message contains a channel or GS block number, use the following procedure to specify the type and the value of the upper bits. A channel or block number corresponding to the current channel (p. 33) will be inserted into the lower bits. The block number is not actually a channel;...

  • Page 61: Gm2 System On

    Examples of system exclusive message assignments • GM2 System On (p. 61) • Master Volume (p. 62) • Bend Pitch Control (p. 63) Here are some specific examples of system exclusive messages. GM2 System On “F0 7E 7F 09 03 F7” Let’s use basic editing mode to enter a GM2 System On system exclusive message.

  • Page 62: Master Volume

    Settings (Edit mode) Master Volume “F0 7F 7F 04 01 vL vM F7” Since the data range of the Master Volume message is 00 00–7F 7F and there’s no need to specify this range, you can choose basic editing. Since the data format is two bytes in the order of LSB MSB, choose “DT3”...
  • Page 63 Bend Pitch Control The GS message Bend Pitch Control has a data range of 40H–58H (0–24 semitones), so you should choose advanced editing 1, which lets you specify the region. Since the data format is one byte, you should choose “DT0” (p. 59) when inserting the data. fig.checksum-e.eps Block number One byte...
  • Page 64 Settings (Edit mode) Input mode setting When entering numeric values in modes other than Play mode, you can use either Decimal input mode or Hexadecimal input mode. Press the [DECIMAL] button if you want to use decimal input mode, or press the [HEX] button if you want to use hexadecimal input mode.
  • Page 65 Virtual center click setting When using edit mode to assign MIDI messages on the PCR keyboard (p. 41), and you’re assigning a message to a knob [R1]–[R9] or slider [S1]–[S8], you’ll need to specify whether the virtual center click will be on or off. Turn the VALUE knob to select On or Off.

  • Page 66: Convenient Functions

    Settings (Edit mode) Convenient functions Copy assignment A message assigned to a controller can be copied to another controller. For example, if you want to assign similar functions to more than one controller, you can assign the desired MIDI message to one controller and copy the assignment to other controllers for greater efficiency.

  • Page 67: Canceling An Assignment (No Assign)

    Canceling an assignment (NO ASSIGN) Here’s how to cancel the MIDI message assigned to a controller. If you’ve cancelled the assignment, moving that controller will not transmit any MIDI message. * If you cancel the MIDI message assignment for bender, modulation, aftertouch, hold (P1), or expression (P2), these controllers will revert to controlling their original function.

  • Page 68: System Settings

    System settings Here’s how to make system settings for the PCR-300/500/800. The system setting items are listed below. Category Controller Display [A1 (0)] Clock [A2 (1)] [A3 (2)] [A4 (3)] Keyboard [A5 (4)] [A6 (5)] [A7 (6)] Pads [A8 (7)]...
  • Page 69 H-ACTIVITY ON/OFF Pro Tools LE). If this is On, “90 00 7F” will be transmitted from “PCR 2” at intervals of approximately 500 ms. FACTORY RESET Returns the PCR-300/500/800’s settings to the factory-set condition. System settings Factory setting Procedure p. 76 PORT 1 p.

  • Page 70: Clock Settings

    System settings Clock settings F8 Clock On/Off Here’s how to specify whether F8 Clock will be transmitted. Press the [EDIT] button so it’s lit. The display will indicate “EDIT.” Use the VALUE knob to select “SYS,” and press the [ENTER] button. Use the VALUE knob to select “SY00,”...

  • Page 71: F8 Clock Port Set

    F8 Clock Port Set Here’s how to specify the port from which F8 Clock will be sent when “F8 Clock On/ Off” is On. Press the [EDIT] button so it’s lit. The display will indicate “EDIT.” Use the VALUE knob to select “SYS,” and press the [ENTER] button. Use the VALUE knob to select “SY02,”...

  • Page 72: Keyboard Settings

    System settings Keyboard settings Keyboard Velocity Curve Here’s how to specify how the velocity transmitted when you play the keyboard will respond to your playing strength. Press the [EDIT] button so it’s lit. The display will indicate “EDIT.” Use the VALUE knob to select “SYS,” and press the [ENTER] button. Controller Indication [A1 (0)]...
  • Page 73 Controller Indication Setting [A7 (6)] 3-LIGHT [A8 (7)] 3-MEDIUM [B1 (8)] 3-HEAVY [B2 (9)] 4-LIGHT [B3 (A)] 4-MEDIUM [B4 (B)] 4-HEAVY Type of curve You can produce high velocity values (volumes) even by playing the keyboard softly. The keyboard sensitivity will be normal. These velocity curves produce less change in response to variations in your playing strength, making it easier for you to main-...

  • Page 74: Keyboard Port Set

    System settings Keyboard Port Set Here’s how to specify the port that will transmit performance data from the keyboard and bender lever. Press the [EDIT] button so it’s lit. The display will indicate “EDIT.” Use the VALUE knob to select “SYS,” and press the [ENTER] button. Use the VALUE knob to select “SY04,”...

  • Page 75: Pad Settings

    Pad settings Pad Velocity Curve Here’s how to specify how the velocity transmitted when you play the pad controllers [A1]–[A9] and [B1]–[B9] will respond to your playing strength. Press the [EDIT] button so it’s lit. The display will indicate “EDIT.” Use the VALUE knob to select “SYS,”...

  • Page 76: Midi Settings

    System settings MIDI settings MIDI I/F Switch Here’s how to specify whether the MIDI connectors will be used as a MIDI interface. Press the [EDIT] button so it’s lit. The display will indicate “EDIT.” Use the VALUE knob to select “SYS,” and press the [ENTER] button. Controller Indication Setting...

  • Page 77: Midi Merge Destination

    MIDI Merge Destination The PCR-300/500/800 has a MIDI MERGE switch. The MIDI Merge Destination setting specifies the port that will be merged when the MIDI MERGE switch is ON. The MIDI Merge function is convenient when you’ve connected an external MIDI controller other than the PCR to the PCR’s MIDI IN connector. For example, you could connect another PCR, and use one PCR to control your software synthesizer while using the other PCR to control your DAW software.

  • Page 78: Advanced Driver Switch

    System settings Advanced Driver Switch Here’s how to switch ADVANCED DRIVER ON/OFF. Normally, we recommend that you use ON. * Changes you make to this setting will take effect the next time you turn on the power. Press the [EDIT] button so it’s lit. The display will indicate “EDIT.”...

  • Page 79: Control Map Settings

    Control map settings Startup Memory Here’s how to specify the control map that will be selected when you turn on the power. Press the [EDIT] button so it’s lit. The display will indicate “EDIT.” Use the VALUE knob to select “SYS,” and press the [ENTER] button. Use the VALUE knob to select “SY12,”...

  • Page 80: Value Knob Settings

    System settings VALUE knob settings VALUE encoder Here’s how to specify the function that will be controlled by the VALUE knob when you press the [USER] button. Press the [EDIT] button so it’s lit. The display will indicate “EDIT.” Use the VALUE knob to select “SYS,” and press the [ENTER] button. Controller Indication [A1 (0)]...

  • Page 81: Dynamic Mapping/V-Link

    [A7 (6)] * DYNAMIC MAPPING Dynamic Mapping is an extended function for future use. For details, refer to the Roland website. Press the [ENTER] button. H-activity On/Off Turn this on if you’re using certain applications (such as Pro Tools LE). If this is on, “90 00 7F”...

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience problems, read this chapter first. It contains tips for resolving problems. Problems with connections No sound ● Is the PCR connected correctly? Make sure that the PCR is connected to the USB connector of your computer via a USB cable.
  • Page 83 You are asked for the driver file even though you’ve already installed the driver ● Could you have connected the PCR to a USB connector that’s different than the one used when you installed the driver? The USB driver must be installed for each USB connector to which you connect the PCR.

  • Page 84: Deleting The Usb Driver

    Troubleshooting Deleting the USB driver If you were unable to install the USB driver using the procedure given, it is possible that your computer did not recognize the PCR’s USB driver correctly. In this case, you’ll need to delete the incorrectly installed USB driver. Follow the procedure below to delete the USB driver, and then re-install it. Windows users Disconnect all USB cables from your computer except for your USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used).

  • Page 85: Problems While Using The Pcr

    Problems while using the PCR Sound is interrupted during MIDI playback ● In Windows XP/2000, have you made settings to “give priority to background processing”? To ensure that MIDI processing occurs smoothly, make settings to “give priority to background processing.” Separate sheet: Setup Guide ●...
  • Page 86 Troubleshooting There is a time lag after playing the keyboard before your software synthesizer produces sound By its nature, a software synthesizer produces sound via the sound card of your computer. There will be a time lag before the sound of the software synthesizer is actually played back from the sound card, and this is known as the “latency.”...

  • Page 87: Appendix

    Appendix...

  • Page 88: Two Midi Ports

    Two MIDI ports If the PCR is connected to your computer via USB, the PCR will be able to use two MIDI output ports (PORT 1 and PORT 2). Each controller of the PCR can be assigned to send its MIDI messages to either port.

  • Page 89: Connecting The Pcr Directly To A Sound Module

    Connecting the PCR directly to a sound module You can connect the PCR connected directly to a MIDI sound module, and use it to play and control the sound module. If you’re not connecting the PCR to your computer via USB, you’ll need to use a separately available AC adaptor (p. 92). You can purchase the appropriate AC adaptor from your dealer. fig.MIDI-External-e.eps MIDI sound module (available separately) MIDI IN...

  • Page 90: Control Map List

    Control map list When the PCR-300/500/800 is shipped from the factory, it contains sixteen control maps. By switching among these control maps, you can quickly select control maps that are suitable for a wide variety of software. Refer to Using control maps (p. 8).

  • Page 91: Midi Implementation Chart

    MIDI implementation chart Model: PCR-300/500/800 Function... Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode Messages Altered Note : True Voice Number Note ON Velocity Note OFF Key’s Aftertouch Ch’s Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change : True # System Exclusive : Song Pos...

  • Page 92: Main Specifications

    300mA (AC Adaptor) 300mA (USB Bus Power) Dimensions PCR-300: 605.9 (W) x 250.8 (D) x 91.4 (H) mm 23-7/8 (W) x 9-7/8 (D) x 3-5/8 (H) inches PCR-500: 838.9 (W) x 250.8 (D) x 91.4 (H) mm 33-1/16 (W) x 9-7/8 (D) x 3-5/8 (H) inches PCR-800: 1001.9 (W) x 250.8 (D) x 91.4 (H) mm...

  • Page 93: Index

    Index AC Adaptor ... 89, 92 Advanced Driver Switch ... 78 Advanced Editing ... 41 Aftertouch ... 74–75 Aftertouch Assign ... 44 AFTERTOUCH Button ... 5 Aftertouch Mode ... 19 ALL BULK ... 12 BACK Button ... 5 BANK LSB ... 80 BANK MSB ...
  • Page 94 Index Curve Keyboard Aftertouch ... 74 Keyboard Velocity ... 72 Pad Aftertouch ... 75 Pad Velocity ... 75 DATA Button ... 5 DC ... 7 DC IN Jack ... 7, 89 DECIMAL Button ... 6 Display ... 4 Dual ... 37 DUAL/SPLIT Button ...
  • Page 95 Keyboard Shortcuts ... 17 Keyboard Velocity Curve ... 72 Knobs ... 6 Latch ... 19, 64 LOWER Button ... 5, 36 Lower Limit ... 45 Lower Sound ... 36 Master Volume ... 62 Memory Set ... 8, 23 MIDI ... 77 MIDI Channel ...
  • Page 96 Index PORT 1+2 ... 65 PORT 2 ... 65 Power Switch ... 7 PRM MUTE ... 39 PRM MUTE Button ... 5, 39 Program Change ... 25–26, 51 Program Change – Dec ... 26 Program Change – Inc ... 27 Program Change (Min-Max) ...
  • Page 97 PCR keyboard settings Edit mode Controllers -> Setting the Split point (p. 37) -> Saving a control map (p. 9) -> What is OMNI? (p. 33) -> Protecting the control maps (p. 13) -> System settings (p. 68) -> Receiving a control map from your computer (Bulk Receive) (p. 10), Saving control map data on your computer (Bulk Transmit) (p.
  • Page 98 Memo...
  • Page 99 When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country as shown below. THAILAND ASIA Theera Music Co. , Ltd. 330 Soi Verng NakornKasem, EUROPE CHINA New Road, Sumpantawongse, Roland Shanghai Electronics EDIROL (Europe) Ltd.
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