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Edirol Expands PCR Line With 61 Key PCR-80
Press Release
2003-07-27

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Edirol has announced the new PCR-80, offering all the features common to the PCR-30 & the PCR-50, but with 61 full-sized velocity sensitive keys. Like the smaller PCR keyboards, the PCR-80 can be powered over USB & offers 27 assignable controls which can control any MIDI message. This keyboard offers 16 onboard memory locations to store different control arrangements & also comes with a software editor for creating your own control maps.

Features of the PCR-80 include:

34 controls of various types (knobs, sliders, buttons, wheel) of which 27 are fully assignable 8 rotary knobs, 8 sliders, 9 buttons, 2 pedal inputs Velocity sensitivity Multi MIDI functions through note keys MIDI Interface (in/out), USB Interface USB Bus powered V-Link enabled Memory presets for Cubase, Digital Performer, Pro Tools LE, Sonar, and much more General MIDI 2 and blank cut-out template for overlaying over controls Powerful software editor (Mac or PC) The PCR-80's memory locations come pre-loaded with settings for leading MIDI/Audio Sequencers such as Cubase, Digital Performer, Pro Tools LE, and Sonar- more control maps are available for download at www.edirol.com. Control of software synths and hardware Sound Modules is also supported.

And for Multimedia artists, PCR-80 offers V-Link, an exciting feature from Edirol and Roland that provides for realtime performance control over digital video. V-Link allows the user to trigger clips, perform video effects and transitions in real-time when connected with the Edirol DV-7PR (sold separately).

Suggested Retail Price: $395

For more information, visit their web site at www.edirol.com.