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Even if the PCR800 is discontinued, Roland has drivers for Win 8 and Win 7 64bit so you should be okay with it for a while. I couple my PCR800 with a Studiologic 88 key weighted keys (which I use for pianos, and for keyswitching like the previous post). When my friend went to get a similar product last year, he instead bought the Akai 61 counterpart and he loves it. As I'm not wanting a semi-weighted firm touch key-bed (let alone fully weighted) the MPK series is likely a no-go for me.Ĭecelius2 I have had the Edirol PCR-800 since they first came out and have no issues with it. Thanks for the thoughtfulness DRanck, as I mentioned in my first post, the Akai MPK61 looks promising and the reviews are generally quite favourable, however the reviews mention that the semi-weighted key-bed requires a rather firm touch (I do not have any allegiance to piano-style action) and the pads sometimes get mixed reviews (but can be modded).
But the keys are really weighted so if you are interested in the Akai MPK61 it would probably be a good idea to try it in store if at all possible. I like having the 88 keys for working with VSTs that use key switching (like Kontakt instruments often do). I picked it up before the holidays for about $550 US.
Edirol pcr 800 midi keyboard controller software#
The software to program the pads and controls is very easy to use and ACT setup in Sonar was straightforward. Don't know about the 61 key version, but I am very happy with the build quality of the MPK 88.
Edirol pcr 800 midi keyboard controller pro#
Obliged for your input!ĭRanck I have an Akai Pro MPK 88, which is fully weighted. I am not interested in getting another older synth as a keyboard controller as I already have the Roland XP50.
Edirol pcr 800 midi keyboard controller plus#
Polyphonic after-touch and after-touch on the pads would be a bonus (the new Behringer Motor 61 has motorized faders plus after-touch on the pads.pretty slick!) I am not wanting to spend a bunch of cash on it however, as modern dedicated keyboard controllers are really one-trick-ponies given they produce no sound of their own, so my budget would be $500 maximum.
Does anyone know if the Roland A-800PRO / Edirol PCR-800 can still be found for the blown-out discounted pricing? Might y'all have other recommendations for a non-weighted (or very lightly weighted) modern dedicated keyboard controller that can seamlessly and quickly integrate with Sonar X3? I am not overly inclined to have a weighted or semi-weighted key-bed, and it needs to include faders and/or rotary encoders and pads. So, I am looking for a non-weighted (or very lightly weighted) modern dedicated keyboard controller that can seamlessly and quickly integrate with Sonar X3, but there does not seem to be one that meets my criteria as referenced. The new Behringer Motor 61 looks promising however it's not available until spring / summer and it is semi-weighted (although by how much is unknown thus it might still be a contender) The new-ish Axiom Air 61 looks OK I guess, but the reviews I have read so far are mixed, in part because the support software is underdeveloped, and in part because Axiom keyboard controllers often get reviews of very average build quality The Akai MPK61 looks promising and the reviews are generally quite favourable, however the reviews mention that the semi-weighted key-bed requires a rather firm touch (I do not have any allegiance to piano-style action) and the pads sometimes get mixed reviews (but can be modded) I am using a Roland XP-50 in the interim, but it's not really doing it for me as it's not a modern dedicated keyboard controller. There does not at this time seem to be a Roland / Edirol replacement for it although a showing at Winter NAMM 2014 may prove otherwise. Hi y'all It seems the Roland A-800PRO / Edirol PCR-800 has been discontinued and was being blown-out at discounted prices (but no more?). Roland A-800PRO / Edirol PCR-800 discontinued, help!