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Edirol Pcr 300

Advantages: Great control and options!
Disadvantages: Not many mostly down to software!

Ok so i got my pcr300 on my last trip to the states in a samash store for a steal at $200! I got it home and of course had to download vista drivers but not much of a problem! I got it hooked up via its usb cable and i was set! I hooked it up and it just took off! i didnt need to set or program it! Although the keyboard does have an editor in which you can edit and set all of the controls on the controller to do whatever you want. The keyboard itself ...
...controls, 18 velocity pads, Keyboard split and layering unique crossfader feature, as well as nine fully assignable faders! All connections are on the left side - USB, MIDI IN/OUT plus separate Hold and Expression pedal ports. The PCR keyboard works with USB bus power. so you dont need an ac adapter. It also comes bundled with cakewalk software the Cakewalk Production Plus Pack. which includes SONAR LE, Project 5 LE, and Dimension LE. Overall a ...

robshields 20.03.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Edirol PCR-300

Edirol tries a budget controller keyboard

Advantages: About 50 controllers, comes with Sonar LE and Dimension LE
Disadvantages: DJ controller flimsy, some driver issues

...pedal and this or an Edirol will work. Roland should work as well since Edirol are made by Roland, but I haven't tested this. IN USE Using the keyboard is very simple. The main drawback is the small screen. It only has four characters to display and with so many things that you can adjust, it just isn't enough and you may get confused. I recommend keeping the manual to hand or use the software to edit controls. All the buttons feel fairly ...
...for the DJ Slider Control which feels exceptionally flimsy. None of the controls have a 'click' center, but some of them have the option of having a 'virtual center' - it makes the center position a bit larger. Every time you move a control, the display shows the 0-127 value of what has just been sent. The drum pads are a velocity sensitive, but are not very sensitive. Velocity curves can be adjusted. Each control can send a message on a different ...

NegativeG 15.08.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Edirol PCR-500

M-AUDIO KEYRIG 49 IS A FANTASTIC PRODUCT

Advantages: Pitch control and mod wheel
Disadvantages: no presets

The M-AUDIO KEYRIG 49 is a fantastic bit of kit when you are trying to lay down a new backing track it has all the basic features including mod wheel, pitch control and even its own volume control so you can change the level of the instrument you are using on the music production software that you own.... I personally own this product i use this everyday and have never found a single problem with this..... it works with most music production software, ...

mjsnowdon007 21.07.2009 · Read full review
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Review of M-Audio Keyrig 49

Piano Action, full featured controller at minimal price! Perfect

Advantages: Hammer action, vast amount of controls and adjustability
Disadvantages: None to date.

...extra knobs, buttons and faders? M-Audio have pulled all of this out the bag with the Keystation Pro 88. This MIDI controller has 88 full size and hammer weighted action keys. For anyone whos not aware, hammer weighted keys are the equivalent of how a piano feel, compared to many semi weighted keyboards. In my own time as much as I love to write new music via MIDI and vst instruments on the computer, Im also a big fan of the piano and wanted something ...
...with pianos being thousands of pounds and very big in size, I knew they wouldnt be what I wanted, so I searched for this product. Along with the great feeling hammer action keys, it comes with a big blue LCD screen, making it very easy to see exactly what you are adjusting. There are 9 fantasic MIDI-assignable faders, which are perfect for mixing in any software for songs. There are 24 MIDI-assignable rotary controllers, making them perfect for any ...

McBeer 31.05.2009 · Read full review
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Review of M-Audio Keystation Pro 88

Ideal for Superb Home Recording

Advantages: all the inputs/outputs you need, excellent sound card, Zero latency, easy to use
Disadvantages: none it has solved all of my home recording problems and dilemas

The Novation Nio 2 is a fantastic bit of kit for anyone who's into home recording. This really will be the missing piece of the jigsaw for anyone who wants to set up a home studio and create professional sounding tunes. It has a number of inputs including 2 headphone inputs , jack input for guitars, seperate mic input and line in and midi in. it also has midi out and 2 line outs. Even better it has a switch which allows you to use condensor mics ...

Logan33 29.01.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Novation NIO 2 | 4 USB Audio Interface