Page 1 Owner’s Manual Thank you for purchasing the MIDI keyboard controller PCR-A30. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (OWNER’S MANUAL p. 2–4). These sections provide important information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its...
Page 2 Do not attempt to repair the unit, or replace parts within it (except when this manual provides specific instructions directing you to do so). Refer all servicing to your retailer, the nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center, or an authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page.
Page 3 Excessive loads can cause the insulation on the cord to heat up and eventually melt through. • Before using the unit in a foreign country, consult with your retailer, the nearest Roland Service Center, or an authorized Roland distributor, as listed on the “Information” page. •...
Page 4: Important Notes
However, in certain cases (such as when circuitry related to memory itself is out of order), we regret that it may not be possible to restore the data, and Roland assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
Page 5: Contents Of The Package
● USB Audio Interface / MIDI Keyboard Controller PCR-A30 fig.pcr-30 ● AC adaptor This is the only AC adaptor you should use with the PCR-A30. Do not use any AC adaptor other than the supplied one, since doing so may cause malfunction. ● USB cable Use this to connect the USB connector of your computer with the USB connector of the PCR-A30.
Page 6: Quick Page Reference Table
Table of operating modes System settings Audio and MIDI flow Playing sounds on your computer Recording sound on your computer Digital recording the output of the PCR-A30 on a CD/MD/DAT Playing a connected sound module Features Useful When Playing Pitch Bend Modulation...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Playing sounds on your computer ...40 Recording sound on your computer ...41 Digitally recording sound from your computer ...42 Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI keyboard ... 43 Features Useful When Playing...44 Applying Pitch Changes to Notes ...44 Modifying the Sound of Notes...44 Adding a Sustain Effect to Notes...44...
Page 8: Names Of Things And What They Do
LINK compatible video device, you can enjoy various video effects that are linked to your performance. 4 MEMORY Button Accesses memories that are stored within the PCR-A30. 5 MIDI CH Button Specifies the transmission channel (“current channel”) for the keyboard and bender.
Page 9: Transpose/Enter Button
13 Display Indicates the current status and various other information. Lights if the PCR-A30 is connected to your computer via USB. DATA OUT This will blink when MIDI messages are transmitted via USB or MIDI OUT. Lights when the value shown in the display is hexadecimal.
Page 10: Rear Panel
USB cable. To use the PCR-A30 with bus power, set the power switch to USB. * For some computers, the PCR-A30 may not operate if bus power is used. In this case, use the included AC adaptor. 26 USB connector Use this when connecting the PCR-A30 to your computer via a USB cable.
Page 11: Setup
A “driver” is software that transfers data between the PCR-A30 and application software running on your computer, when your computer and the PCR-A30 are connected by a USB cable. The driver sends data from your application to the PCR-A30, and from the PCR-A30 to your application.
Page 12: Getting Connected And Installing Drivers (Windows)
• Windows Me/98 users... (p. 21) Windows XP users With the PCR-A30 disconnected, start up Windows. Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). If you are using virus checking or similar software, be sure to exit it as well.
Page 13 2. Connect the AC adaptor to an electrical outlet. 3. Use the USB cable to connect the PCR-A30 to your computer. Set the PCR-A30’s power switch to the “DC” position, and turn on the power. Near the task bar, your computer will indicate “Found New Hardware”.
Page 14 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Make sure that the “Model” field indicates “EDIROL PCR-A WAVE” or “EDIROL PCR-A MIDI”, and click [Next]. Driver installation will begin. If the “What action do you want Windows to take?” (Step 4) setting was not set to “Ignore”, a “Hardware Installation”...
Page 15 fig.2-7_20 The screen will indicate “Please choose your search and installation options”. Select “Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install”, and click [Next]. Make sure that the “Model” field indicates “EDIROL PCR-A WAVE” or “EDIROL PCR-A MIDI”, and click [Next]. Driver installation will begin.
Page 16 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Enabling background processing In Windows XP, make settings to enable background processing. If you fail to make this setting, you may experience interruptions in the sound. To ensure that MIDI and audio processing occurs smoothly, use the following procedure to make settings.
Page 17: Windows 2000 Users
Windows 2000 users With the PCR-A30 disconnected, start up Windows. Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). If you are using virus checking or similar software, be sure to exit it as well.
Page 18 2. Connect the AC adaptor to an electrical outlet. 3. Use the USB cable to connect the PCR-A30 to your computer. Set the PCR-A30’s power switch to the “DC” position, and turn on the power. If the “File signature verification” (Step 4) setting was not set to “Ignore”, a “Digital Signature Not Found”...
Page 19 The Files Needed dialog box will appear. Input the following into the “Copy files from” field, and click [OK]. (drive name) : \DRIVER\USB_XP2K * The drive name may be different for your system. Specify the drive name of your CD- ROM drive.
Page 20 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Enabling background processing In Windows 2000, make settings to enable background processing. If you fail to make this setting, you may experience interruptions in the sound. To ensure that MIDI and audio processing occurs smoothly, use the following procedure to make settings.
Page 21: Windows Me/98 Users
2. Connect the AC adaptor to an electrical outlet. 3. Use the USB cable to connect the PCR-A30 to your computer. Set the PCR-A30’s power switch to the “DC” position, and turn on the power. The driver will be installed automatically.
Page 22: Settings And Checking
5. Close the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box. Click [OK] to complete the settings. This completes settings for using the PCR-A30 with an application that uses the standard Windows device settings, such as Media Player. For details on how to make these settings, refer to the owner’s manual for your software.
Page 23: Windows 98 Users
7. Close the Multimedia Properties dialog box. Click [OK] to complete the settings. This completes settings for using the PCR-A30 with an application that uses the standard Windows device settings, such as Media Player. For details on how to make these settings, refer to the owner’s manual for your software.
Page 24 ● Using ASIO Direct Monitor If you are using the PCR-A30 from an ASIO 2.0 compatible application, the PCR-A30 can be controlled from your ASIO 2.0 compatible application. 1. As described in Opening the driver settings dialog box, open the “Driver Settings” dialog box.
Page 25: Getting Connected And Installing Drivers (Macintosh)
Click [Continue Installation]. The display will indicate “The software was successfully installed”. Click [Restart] to restart your computer. This completes installation of the PCR-A30 driver. Next, make MIDI device and audio device settings. If the “Authenticate” dialog box appears during the installation, input the password and click “OK.”...
Page 26: Setting The Audio Device
• Quit your software before you power-off the PCR-A30. • Turn off the Sleep function of your Macintosh. • The PCR-A30 will not operate in the Mac OS X Classic environment. Use the PCR-A30 when the Classic environment is not running.
Page 27: Mac Os 9 Users
* Disconnect the PCR-A30 from the Macintosh before you perform the installation. If a PCR-A30 is already connected to your Macintosh when you install the driver, a message like the following will appear when the Macintosh is started up. Perform the steps described below as appropriate for the message that is displayed.
Page 28: Setting The Driver
PCR-A30. 2. Connect the AC adaptor to an electrical outlet. 3. Use the USB cable to connect the PCR-A30 to your computer. Set the PCR-A30’s power switch to the “DC” position, and turn on the power. fig.3-3 From the CD-ROM, drag the Driver E (Mac OS 9) - OMS Setting folder into the Opcode - OMS Applications folder on the hard disk of your Macintosh to copy it there.
Page 29 fig.3-8_35 Choose “Open” from the File menu. From the OMS Setting folder that you copied in step 3, select the PCR- A file, and click [Open]. A screen like the one shown here will appear. fig.3-9_35 From the Edit menu, select OMS MIDI Setup.
Page 30 Next, make MIDI device settings in your sequencer or other software. For details on how to make these settings, refer to the owner’s manual for your software. For details on the PCR-A30’s input/output devices, refer to “Input/output devices” (p. 38). For details on connecting a MIDI sound module, refer to the owner’s manual for...
Page 31: Freemidi Settings
2. Connect the AC adaptor to an electrical outlet. 3. Use the USB cable to connect the PCR-A30 to your computer. Set the PCR-A30’s power switch to the “DC” position, and turn on the power. From the CD-ROM, drag the PCR-A30 Driver E (Mac OS 9) - FreeMIDI Setting folder into the FreeMIDI Applications folder on the hard disk of your Macintosh to copy it there.
Page 32 Next, make MIDI device settings in your sequencer or other software. For details on how to make these settings, refer to the owner’s manual for your software. For details on the PCR-A30’s input/output devices, refer to “Input/output devices” (p. 38). For details on the PCR- A30’s input/output...
Page 33: Installing The Asio Driver
■ Installing the ASIO driver You must install the PCR-A30 driver even if you will be using only audio on the PCR-A30. Be sure to install the PCR-A30 driver before you install the ASIO driver. (➔ “Installing the PCR-A30 driver” (p. 27)) This section explains how to install the ASIO driver that allows the PCR-A30 to be used by your sequencer software or audio editing software.
Page 34 Buffer Size in the driver settings dialog box. Latency is the time delay from when an application plays back audio data until the sound is actually heard from an audio device such as the PCR-A30. 1. As described in “Opening the driver settings dialog box” (p. 35), open the “Driver Settings”...
Page 35: Operation
Operation The PCR-A30 is a controller that transmits MIDI messages. You cannot perform using only the PCR-A30 by itself. You will need to connect it to a sound module or computer. The various controllers ([R1–R8], [S1–S8], [B1–B6], [L1–L3], [P1, P2]) can be assigned almost any message you want to get the control you need for your particular setup.
Page 36: Basic Use
If you connect as shown in the diagram, you will be able to monitor the playback from your software or the sound from instruments or audio devices connected to the PCR-A30. Audio and MIDI flow ■...
Page 37: When Using A Midi Connection
PORT 2 will transmit data from here BULK TRANSMISSION BULK data is transmitted from here * If you want to use the PCR-A30 as a MIDI keyboard, don’t connect the USB cable. * For details on the actual operation, refer to“Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI keyboard”...
Page 38: Input/Output Devices
For details on these settings, refer to the owner’s manual for your software. * If you are unable to select the PCR-A30 in the device settings for your software, it is possible that the PCR-A30 driver was not installed correctly. Please reinstall the driver.
Page 39 IN port, you can do things like using the fader and button operations to control mixer operations in your software while using the knobs to edit your software synthesizer. The output destination of the MIDI messages transmitted when you operate the PCR-A30’s faders, knobs, and buttons can be specified separately for each controller. (➔“Assign MIDI messages (EDIT)”...
Page 40: Use Audio Functionality
Use audio functionality In order to play sounds on your computer from the PCR-A30, you will need to first install the driver and make device settings. (Windows (p. 12) , Macintosh (p. 25)) You must also turn on the PCR-A30’s USB Audio functionality. (➔”USB AUDIO ON/OFF” (p. 84)) Playing sounds on your computer Here’s how you can listen to audio playback from your computer from the PCR-A30 or...
Page 41: Recording Sound On Your Computer
Loop Connection If the PCR-A30 is connected as shown above to a device that outputs (“thru-s”) the input audio (such as a cassette player that is in recording mode), turning on the Input monitor switch will cause the sound to loop between the PCR-A30 and the other device, causing oscillation and producing an unexpectedly high volume.
Page 42: Digitally Recording Sound From Your Computer
* The PCR-A30 does not support professional digital audio formats. * The PCR-A30 is not able to output the input signal from its input jacks directly to its digital output jack. The digital output jacck always output only the audio signal that is being sent from your computer.
Page 43: Using The Pcr-A30 As A Midi Keyboard
MIDI sound module (sold separately) If you want to use the PCR-A30 as a MIDI keyboard, don’t connect the USB cable. While you have a USB cable connected, MIDI messages won’t be transmitted from the PCR-A30’s MIDI OUT connector when you play its keyboard (see “MIDI flow” (p. 37)).
Page 44: Features Useful When Playing
To switch the PCR-A30 to PLAY mode... The PCR-A30 will automatically start up in PLAY mode when you turn on the power. To return to PLAY mode from another mode (“Table of operating modes” (p. 45)), press the button of the current mode (i.e., the button that is lit).
Page 45: Table Of Operating Modes
(i.e., the button that is lit). Alternatively, press the [CANCEL] button. The setting you were in the process of making will be discarded. Switching modes When you turn on the power, the PCR-A30 will start up in PLAY mode. Press the [MIDI CH] button.
Page 46: Setting The Midi Transmit Channel
Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI keyboard Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel To control the sound module, set the MIDI channel the PCR-A30 will use to transmit on to the same channel the modules is using to receive on. Use MIDI Channel mode to set the MIDI transmit channel.
Page 47: Setting The Input Mode
If you are not in Play mode, you can use one of two ways to input a numerical value into the PCR-A30; Decimal input mode or Hexadecimal input mode. If you want to input decimal numbers, press the [DECIMAL] button. If you want to input hexadecimal numbers, press the [HEX] button.
Page 48: Selecting Sounds On A Sound Module
Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI keyboard Selecting Sounds on a Sound Module (Sending Program Change / Bank Select Massages) To select a sound on your MIDI sound module, transmit a Program Change in Program Change mode. To select a sound from a different bank, first use Bank mode to transmit a Bank Select message that switches the bank.
Page 49 MIDI message that is assigned, the default setting will be displayed. This will be lit if the value is the same as the currently set value, or will blink if the value is different. Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI keyboard *1 Reference...
Page 50: Transmitting A Reset Message
Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI keyboard Transmitting a Reset message (What to do if there are “stuck” MIDI notes) If notes on a connected MIDI sound module become “stuck”, or if there is something wrong with the sound, you can execute the Panic function to solve the problem.
Page 51: Using The Pcr-A30 As A Midi Controller
* If you edit the controller settings of a memory you recall, and want to keep your changes, you must save the memory before powering down the PCR-A30. For the procedure, refer to “Saving a memory set (SAVE)” (p. 76).
Page 52: Transmitting The Current Controller Values All At Once (Snapshot)
Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI controller Transmitting the current controller values all at once (SNAPSHOT) Once you have set the various controllers to the desired settings, you can transmit a detailed description of this state in the form of a “snapshot”. When you execute this function, the current values of the controllers ([R1–R8], [S1–S8]) will be transmitted.
Page 53: Assign Midi Messages (Edit)
You can copy assigned messages to another controller, or cancel an assignment. For de- tails, refer to “Copying a MIDI message assignment (ASSIGN COPY)” (p. 74) or “Canceling a MIDI message assignment (NO ASSIGN)” (p. 75). Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI controller...
Page 54 1. Press a key [1]–[3] to select the port. 2. Press the [ENTER] button. * If you are using the PCR-A30 with a MIDI connection, the messages will be transmitted from the MIDI OUT connector regardless of this port setting.
Page 55: Note Assign
MIDI message that is assigned, the default setting will be displayed. This will be lit if the value is the same as the currently set value, or will blink if the value is different. Velocity Port 100 (64H) PORT 1 Assignable Assignable Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI controller *1 Reference *1 Reference...
Page 56: Advanced Mode
Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI controller Advanced mode 1 Advanced mode 1 of NOTE ASSIGN lets you specify the velocity value in addition to the items of Basic mode. 1. Press the [EDIT] button. 2. Slightly move the controller to which you want to assign a Note message. In the case of a button, press that button.
Page 57: Aftertouch Assign
Message Value range Channel Pressure 0-127 (00–7FH) Channel Pressure Assignable Polyphonic Key Pressure 0-127 (00–7FH) Polyphonic Key Pressure Assignable Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI controller Port Port 1 Assignable Port 1 Assignable *1 Reference...
Page 58: Control Change Assign
Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI controller Advanced mode 1–3 Advanced mode 1 of AFTERTOUCH ASSIGN lets you specify the upper and lower limits of the aftertouch value in addition to the items of Basic mode. Advanced modes 2 and 3 let you specify an aftertouch message for an individual note (Polyphonic Key Pressure) instead of specifying the channel.
Page 59: Control Change Assign
MIDI message that is assigned, the default setting will be displayed. This will be lit if the value is the same as the currently set value, or will blink if the value is different. Value range Port 00–7FH PORT 1 Assignable Assignable Simulates a rotary encoder Assignable Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI controller *1 Reference *1 Reference...
Page 60 Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI controller Advanced mode 1 Advanced mode 1 of CONTROL CHANGE ASSIGN lets you specify the upper and lower limits of the control change value in addition to the items of Basic mode. 1. Press the [EDIT] button.
Page 61: Program Change Assign
Not output Assignable range of values Not output Fixed value Output PC DEC Not output PC INC Not output Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI controller Port PORT 1 PORT 1 Assignable PORT 1 PORT 1 *1 Reference *1 Reference...
Page 62 Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI controller Advance mode 1, 2 Advanced mode 1 of PROGRAM CHANGE ASSIGN lets you specify the upper and lower limits of the program change value. Advanced mode 2 lets you transmit BANK LSB/MSB settings in addition to the program change.
Page 63 Advanced Mode 3 or 4 or in “Program Change Mode (PROGRAM CHANGE)” (p. 48). * Program changes transmitted by basic mode or advanced modes 1 and 2 will not affect the increment/ decrement functions. Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI controller...
Page 64: Rpn/Nrpn Assign
Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI controller ■ RPN/NRPN ASSIGN Here’s how you can assign an RPN or NRPN message to a controller. Mode Keyboard Basic mode Advanced mode 1 fig.edt Press the [EDIT] button. The display will indicate “EDT”.
Page 65 MIDI message that is assigned, the default setting will be displayed. This will be lit if the value is the same as the currently set value, or will blink if the value is different. Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI controller *1 Reference...
Page 66: Sys Ex. Assign
Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI controller ■ Sys Ex. ASSIGN Here’s how you can assign a system exclusive message to a controller. Advanced mode 2 lets you assign a single-byte system message (System realtime message, tune request). Advanced modes 3 and 4 let you assign any desired message. (Input up to 24 bytes)
Page 67 11.Input the second and subsequent bytes in the same way. 12.After you have input the number of bytes you specified in step 7, the PCR-A30 will check whether the messages you’ve input are indeed valid MIDI messages. If there is a problem, the display will indicate “ERR”.
Page 68 Sys Ex. ASSIGN items ● Specifying the checksum The PCR-A30 can automatically calculate the checksum of a system exclusive message and embed it in the message. In order to use this function, you must use the following procedure to specify the starting location from which the checksum is calculated, and the location at which the checksum is inserted.
Page 69 For the channel and block number, the setting of the current channel will be inserted as the lower bits. (The block number is not actually a channel, but corresponds to the “part” within a GS sound module. On the PCR-A30, this corresponds to the channel for the sake of convenience.)
Page 70: Examples Of Assigning System Exclusive Messages
Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI controller Examples of assigning system exclusive messages ● GM2 System On F0 7E 7F 09 03 F7 Here’s how to assign a GM2 System On system exclusive message in Basic mode. 1. Press the [EDIT] button.
Page 71: Master Volume
15.Specify the output port. (➔“Specifying the port” (p. 54)) 16.If you are making an assignment for a button, specify the button mode. (➔“Specifying the button mode” (p. 54)) The Master Volume message has now been assigned. Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI controller...
Page 72 Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI controller ● Bend Pitch Control Since the GS Bend Pitch Control message has a data range of 40H–58H (0–24 semitones), we will select Advanced mode 1, which lets us specify the range. Since the data format is one byte, we will select “DT0”...
Page 73: Tempo Assign
If you are making the assignment for a button, specify the button mode. (➔“Specifying the button mode” (p. 54)) In the case of a button, the value will be fixed at maximum (250) for ON, and minimum (20) for OFF. Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI controller...
Page 74: Copying A Midi Message Assignment (Assign Copy)
Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI controller Copying a MIDI message assignment (ASSIGN COPY) Here’s how a message assigned to a controller can be copied to another controller. fig.edt2 Press the [EDIT] button. The display will indicate “EDT”. fig.r-1 Slightly move the controller to which you want to copy the assignment (the “copy destination”).
Page 75: Canceling A Midi Message Assignment (No Assign)
Confirm what’s indicated and press the [ENTER] button. fig.noa Press the [NO ASSIGN] key. The display will indicate “NOA”. Press the [ENTER] button. fig.yes The display will blink “YES,” so press the [ENTER] button once again. Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI controller...
Page 76: Saving A Memory Set (Save)
Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI controller Saving a memory set Here’s how to save the settings of the current memory into internal memory. You can save settings into internal memory numbers 1–F. You cannot save to memory number 0 (GM2).
Page 77: Transmitting/Receiving Bulk Data (Bulk)
Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the [0] [1] keys to select the mode. fig.rs1 Confirm what’s indicated and press the [ENTER] button. The third digit of the display will blink, and the PCR-A30 will wait to receive bulk data. The received data will overwrite the current mem- SINGLE BULK ory.
Page 78: Error Display
Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI controller About the display in Bulk mode fig.bulk-dis 1st digit: indicates Receive mode or Transmit mode 2nd digit: Single Bulk or All Bulk Transmit bulk data from your sequencer or other device. Specify “PCR” (Mac OS 9: PCR-A 1) as the MIDI output device for your sequencer software. For details on this setting, refer to the manual of your sequencer software.
Page 79 Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the [0] [1] keys to select the mode. Confirm what’s indicated and press the [ENTER] button. fig.ts-1 The third digit of the display will blink, and the PCR-A30 will wait to transmit bulk data. Press the [ENTER] button.
Page 80: Protecting A Memory Set (Protect)
Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI controller Protecting a memory set If you turn the Protect setting ON, All Bulk (p. 77) reception and Save (p. 76) operations will be disabled. fig.edt2 Press the [EDIT] button. The display will indicate “EDT”.
Page 81: V-Link Mode
BULK RECEPTION MIDI IN DEVICE EDIROL PCR MIDI IN EDIROL PCR 1 PORT 1 EDIROL PCR 2 PORT 2 / BULK TRANSMISSION Note MIDI OUT MIDI IN V-LINK ON Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI controller Program Bank Select Number Change...
Page 82: System Settings
System settings ● SYSTEM Here’s how you can make various system settings for the PCR-A30. fig.edt2 Press the [EDIT] button. The display will indicate “EDT”. Press the [SYSTEM] key. The display will indicate “SY0”. fig.sy0 Use the [0]–[8] , [A]–[E] keys to specify the System setting that you want to set, and then press the [ENTER] button.
Page 83 ■ F8 CLOCK ON/OFF (Keyboard : 0) fig.hyo Perform steps 1–3. 4. Use the [DEC][INC] buttons or the [0] or [1] keys to switch F8 CLOCK on/off. The display will indicate either “ON” or “OFF”. 5. Press the [ENTER] button. ■...
Page 84 GM2 MEMORY be loaded into current memory (p. 76) regardless of the state in which the power was turned off. Upon power-up, the PCR-A30 will recall the memory LAST ACCESS that was last recalled or saved into current memory (p.
Page 85 Perform steps 1–3. 4. Use the [DEC][INC] buttons or the [0] or [1] keys to switch the output from the PCR-A30’s internal speakers on/off.The display will indicate either “ON” or “OFF”. 5. Press the [ENTER] button. You can also switch the speakers on/off by holding down the following buttons while you turn on the power.
Page 86 MEMO...
Page 87: Appendices
Appendices This section contains troubleshoooting information and explanations of convenient functions.You may read this material as necessary. Memory sets ... p. 88 Troubleshooting ... p. 94 MIDI implementation... p. 101 Main specifications ... p. 106...
Page 88: Memory Sets
Memory sets With the factory settings, the GM2 set shown in the illustration is assigned to the controllers. Use the included template. The following memory sets are also provided. GM2 set (MEMORY: 0)... (p. 88) MCR-8 MODE 3 (SONAR 2) SET ... (p. 89) MCR-8 MODE 3 (SONAR 2) - A (MEMORY: 1)...
Page 89 ■ MCR-8 MODE 3 (SONAR 2) SET When using this memory set, turn the PCR-A30’s OMNI (p. 47) setting OFF. MCR-8 MODE 3 (SONAR 2) - A (MEMORY: 1) Message Parameter Range (Hex.) (Hex.) TRACK 1 CC 16(10) TRACK 2...
Page 90: Memory Sets
Memory sets ■ MCR-8 MODE 4 (Cubase 5/SX) SET When using this memory set, turn the PCR-A30’s (OMNI (p. 47) setting OFF. MCR-8 MODE 4 (Cubase 5/SX) - A (MEMORY: 5) Message Parameter Range (Hex.) (Hex.) TRACK 1 PAN CC 72(48)
Page 91 B0 0F 0E B0 2F dd HOLD CC 64(40) EXPRESSION CC 11(0B) ■ GS SET When using this memory set, you will find it convenient to turn the PCR-A30’s OMNI (p. 47) setting GS-A (MEMORY: A) Parameter REVERB MACRO REVERB CHARACTER REVERB PRE-LPF...
Page 92 Memory sets GS-B (MEMORY: B) Parameter CHORUS MACRO CHORUS PRE-LPF CHORUS DELAY CHORUS RATE CHORUS DEPTH CHORUS FEEDBACK CHORUS LEVEL PART PANPOT CHORUS SEND LEVEL TO REVERB CHORUS SEND LEVEL TO DELAY TVF CUTOFF FREQ TVF RESONANCE MODULATION DEPTH BEND RANGE CHORUS SEND LEVEL PART LEVEL PROGRAM CHANGE DEC...
Page 93 ■ XG SET When using this memory set, you will find it convenient to turn the PCR-A30’s OMNI (p. 47) setting XG-A (MEMORY: D) Parameter BEND PITCH CONTROL BEND FILTER CONTROL BEND AMPLITUDE CONTROL PITCH EG INITIAL LEVEL PITCH EG ATTACK TIME...
Page 94: Troubleshooting
Did you make the correct connections and settings for installation? Check each one of the following items. • Is the PCR-A30 connected correctly? Make sure that the USB connector of your computer is connected to the PCR-A30 by a USB cable. • Is the PCR-A30’s power switch set to DC? Even if you will normally be using BUS power, you should connect the AC adaptor when installing the driver (so the supply of power doesn’t get disrupted), and install the driver with the power supply switch set to the DC...
Page 95 - The power conservation mode of your computer may limit the power that is supplied to USB. Check the settings of your computer. - In some cases, the PCR-A30 cannot be used with a bus-powered hub (a hub that does not contain a power supply). Please use a self-powered hub (a hub that contains a power supply).
Page 96: Deleting The Driver
Macintosh. If it is still not detected, shut down your Macintosh, and then restart it. - In some cases, the PCR-A30 will not be detected if you have connected it to the USB connector located on the keyboard of the Macintosh. Please connect it to a USB connector on the Macintosh itself.
Page 97 In your playback software, have you specified the audio data output destination? For some software, such as Cool Edit Pro LE, you will need to specify the PCR-A30 as the output destination for audio data. For details on the procedure for making settings, refer to the owner’s manual for your software.
Page 98: Noise Is Heard During Audio Playback
Is a mic or guitar still connected? If a mic or guitar is connected to the PCR-A30, disconnect the mic or guitar, and turn the Gain knob all the way to the left.Disconnect any audio devices you are not using.
Page 99: Playback Or Recording Halts Midway Through, And Then Becomes Impossible
If an operation involving a heavy processing load is performed while the PCR-A30 is in use, it may not operate correctly. If this occurs, stop playback/recording, and then try resuming playback/recording. If you are still unable to play back/record, exit all applications that use the PCR-A30, switch off the PCR-A30, then turn it on again.
Page 100: Recording Produces A Silent (Blank) File
Make the correct input/output device settings. ( Make sure that the PCR-A30 is selected as the MIDI input/output device (port) in the software that you want to control. If the PCR-A30 is connected via USB, you can use two ports for controlling your software. Make sure that the desired port is correctly selected.
Page 101: Midi Implementation
Sub ID #1 (PCR-A30) EOX (End of Exclusive) ●Data transmission The PCR-A30 can use Bulk Dump (p. 104) to transfer its internal memory set data (p. 88). ❍Data Set 1 (DT1) These messages transmit the actual data, and are used to transfer data settings to a device.
Page 102: Active Sensing
* Transmitted by rightward/leftward operation of the BENDER lever in Play mode. ■Channel mode messages In addition to the channel mode messages that can be transmitted in Panic mode, the PCR-A30 lets you assign any channel voice message to any controller and transmit it. ●Channel mode messages Status...
Page 103: Universal Non-Realtime System Exclusive
■System exclusive message The PCR-A30 is able to transmit the following exclusive messages: exclusive messages assigned to the controllers, Identity Reply, V-LINK messages, and Bulk Dump. ●Universal non-realtime system exclusive ❍Identity reply This message will be transmitted when an Identity Request message is received.
Page 104: Decimal And Hexadecimal Table
500 ms. * Please be aware that if you modify the data dumped from the PCR-A30 by changing the order in which the exclusive messages are transmitted, by...
Page 105: Midi Implementation Chart
USB AUDIO INTERFACE / MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER Model PCR-A30 Function... Basic Default Channel Changed Default Mode Messages Altered Note Number : True Voice Note On Velocity Note Off After Key's Touch Channel's Pitch Bend 0-119 Control Change Program : True Number...
Page 106: Main Specifications
Main specifications PCR-A30: USB Audio Interface / MIDI Keyboard Controller ● Number of Audio Record/Playback Channels Record: 1 pair of stereo Playback: 1 pair of stereo Full duplex (except for 96 kHz setting) ● Signal Processing AD/DA Conversion:24 bits PC interface: 24 bits ●...
Page 107: Index
index AC adaptor ... 5 AC adaptor jack ... 10 Active sensing ... 102 Advanced mode ... 53, 84 AFTERTOUCH ... 53 AFTERTOUCH ASSIGN ... 53, 57 Aftertouch message ... 57 ALL BULK ... 77, 79 All notes off ... 50, 102 All sounds off ...
Page 108 index Expression ... 10, 44 F8 Clock ... 73 F8 CLOCK DEFAULT TEMPO ... 82–83 F8 CLOCK ON/OFF ... 82–83 F8 CLOCK PORT SET ... 82–83 FACTORY RESET ... 82, 84 foot switch ... 44 FPT ... 83 FreeMIDI ... 31, 96 Generic driver ...
Page 109 PCR-A ... 38 PCR-A 1 ... 38, 54 PCR-A 2 ... 38, 54 PCR-A MIDI IN ... 38 PCR-A MIDI OUT ... 38 pedal switch ... 44 pitch ... 9 Pitch Bend ... 44 Pitch bend change ... 102 PLAY mode ... 44 Polyphonic Key Pressure ...
Page 110 index V-LINK OFF ... 103 V-LINK ON ... 81, 103 WDM driver ... 38 XG SET ... 93...
Page 111: Declaration Of Conformity
Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug. NOTICE AVIS Model Name : PCR-A30 USB AUDIO INTERFACE/MIDI KEYBOARD CONTROLLER Edirol Corporation North America Address : 425 Sequoia Drive, Suite 114, Bellingham, WA 98226...
Page 112 Information When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country as shown below. HONG KONG EUROPE Parsons Music Ltd. EDIROL (Europe) Ltd. 8th Floor, Railway Plaza, 39 Studio 3.4 114 Power Road Chatham Road South, T.S.T,...

Edirol PCR-A30 Owner's Manual

Important Notes

Contents of the Package

Quick Page Reference Table

Names of Things and What They Do

Setup

Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows)

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Operation

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Use Audio Functionality

Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI Keyboard

Using the PCR-A30 as a MIDI Controller

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MIDI Implementation

Main Specifications

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