Muse Research

richwhite9 · Post by **richwhite9** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 5:52 pm

Anyone try an Edirol w/Muse?

Roland's been around the block a few times with controllers and
the newer PCR-800 looks like it is USB class compliant with plenty of controls for mapping and program changes.

[I know it is synth action, not semi-weighted waterfall, and not built like a tank but I liked it better than the similar M-Audio stuff for a lite weight board. I lean towards the CME for a semi-weighted but waiting to see how the software develops].

Littidy · Post by **Littidy** » Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:59 pm

works and feels great with Receptor...but does not work in USB mode...powers on but does not send Midi

lotsakeys · Post by **lotsakeys** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 4:14 pm

Well, did anyone manage to use an Edirol PCR with Receptor in USB mode?

gregh1 · Post by **gregh1** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 7:04 pm

On a Receptor Rev B, my PCR-A30 gets power from the USB port, but does not send MIDI data over USB. You need to use an actual MIDI cable.

thesoundsmith · Post by **thesoundsmith** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 7:43 pm

Also, if you care, it only has 8 sliders, so you can't do a good job of Hammond emulation. If you care. (Some, such as myself, do, those that don't try to emulate B3 control don't. If you don't care, the are a LOT more controller options, of which M-Audio is only one, and the others mostly have better keyboard action, though the M-Audio boards have a great hand, the best I've found in a controller. The touch is too deep, however, it feels like trying to play an old Rhodes, plus it throws the occasional 127 volume, perfect for those tender ballads...) I just wish Edirol would add the 9th slider, the board plays well and feels typical of the key type.

richwhite9 · Post by **richwhite9** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 7:53 pm

thesoundsmith wrote:Also, if you care, it only has 8 sliders, so you can't do a good job of Hammond emulation. If you care. (Some, such as myself, do, those that don't try to emulate B3 control don't. I just wish Edirol would add the 9th slider, the board plays well and feels typical of the key type.

The current Edirols have 9 sliders (The PCR series). Comes with an NI B4 software map. They have maps for MTron, Oddiity, Sonar, B4, Absynth, Stylus RMX, and a bunch of others

lotsakeys · Post by **lotsakeys** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 8:40 pm

The PCR800 doesn't have the best action in the world but for organ and synth it's not that bad, and there are lots of buttons sliders and knobs that you can assign to anything you like, really anything.
do you know if there a list of controllers that work through usb?
also control surfaces
thanks

thesoundsmith · Post by **thesoundsmith** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 2:17 am

My apologies for Edirol-bashing -they don't have them at my local GC. I'll kook at one to see if it can replace my Axiom - I love the board, but hate the action...

richwhite9 · Post by **richwhite9** » Sun Jun 29, 2008 10:42 am

I doubt the Edirol action impresses you. Not weighted, not waterfall it's synth action.

Plactic case, light, plenty of knows and sliders, and alot of templates, and reasonable construction and decemt synth action.

The Studiologic VMKs (except the 88) are better constructed by far with piano action or waterfall keys available.

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