Edirol Corporation today announced a new addition to their line of PCR keyboards. The new PCR-80 offers all the features common to the PCR-30 & the PCR-50, but offers 61 full-sized velocity sensitive keys. Like the smaller PCRkeyboards,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 powerful software editor for creating your own control maps.

Extended information

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 cutting-edge Multimedia artists, PCR-80 offers V-Link, an exciting feature from Edirol and Roland that provides for realtime performance control over digital video, for the ultimate in creative expression. 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).

Technical specifications

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
High Quality key action and 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)