Roland PCR-1 manual

Owner’s Manual Thank you for purchasing the MIDI keyboard controller PCR-1. Copyright © 2004 ROLAND CORPORATION All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” and “IMPOR[...]

2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. ................................................................................................ 002a • Do not open or perform any internal modifi- cations on the unit. .......................................................[...]

3 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 013 • In households with small children, an adult should provide supervision until the child is capable of following all the rules essential for the safe operation of the unit. ................................................................................................ 014 • Protect the unit from strong impact. (Do n[...]

4 IMPORTANT NOTES In addition to the items listed under “USING THE UNIT SAFELY” on page 2 -3, please read and observe the following: Power Supply 307 • Before connecting this unit to other devices, turn off the power to all units. This will help prevent malfunc- tions and/or damage to speakers or other devices. Placement 352a • This device [...]

5 IMPORTANT NOTES • Use a cable from Roland to make the connection. If using some other make of connection cable, please note the following precautions. • Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause the sound level to be extremely low, or im[...]

6 Contents of the package The PCR-1 includes the following items. When you open the package, first make sure that all items are included. If any are missing, contact the dealer where you purchased the PCR-1. ● USB Audio Interface / MIDI Keyboard Controller PCR-1 fig.pcr-1 ● USB cable Use this to connect the USB connector of your computer with t[...]

7 Quick page reference table Before you begin Driver Installation p. 14, p. 31 Settings p. 44 Names of things and what they do p. 9 Table of operating modes p. 50 System settings p. 93 Using the audio functionality Audio and MIDI flow p. 43 Playing sounds on your computer p. 46 Recording sound on your computer p. 47 Digital recording the output of [...]

8 Contents USING THE UNIT SAFELY............... 3 IMPORTANT NOTES ........................ 4 Contents of the package ................. 6 Quick page reference table ............. 7 Names of things and what they do 9 Panel ................................................................ 9 Rear Panel ...................................................[...]

9 Names of things and what they do Panel 1 Master volume knob This adjusts the volume that is output from the headphone jack, the master output jacks. * This does not effect the volume that is output from the digital output jacks. 2 SHIFT Button Use this in conjunction with other buttons. 3 MEMORY / PGM CHANGE Button 4 MIDI CH / BANK SEL Button 5 E[...]

10 Names of things and what they do 7 Controllers [R1] – [R8] , [S1] ( [SHIFT] + [R1] ) – [S8] ( [SHIFT] + [R8] ) You can assign MIDI messages to these controllers. ( ➝ Assign MIDI messages (EDIT) (p. 61)) When the [SHIFT] button is unlit (SHIFT OFF), these controllers correspond to [R1]--[R8]. When the button is lit (SHIFT ON), they correspo[...]

11 Names of things and what they do 13 TRANSPOSE / ENTER Button Use [TRANSPOSE] + [OCTAVE -/+] to transpose the pitch of the keyboard in semitone steps. Also, in any mode except PLAY mode, it functions as the [ENTER] button, which you need to press to confirm the settings you’ve made. 14 OCTAVE - / + Press [OCTAVE - / +] to shift the pitch of the[...]

12 Names of things and what they do Rear Panel 17 Security Slot ( ) http://www.kensington.com/ 18 Input volume This dual concentric knob adjusts the input level to input jacks L and R . 19 Input jacks (PCA Pin Type) These are input jacks for analog audio signals. You can connect dynamic mics, guitars, or audio devices. You must set the Input select[...]

13 Setup This section explains how to install the drivers needed for connecting the PCR-1 to a computer, and make the necessary settings. Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) ........... (p. 14) Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh).......... (p. 31) What is a driver? A “driver ” is software that transfers data betw[...]

14 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Installing the driver Windows XP users 1 Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). 2 Open the System Properties dialog box. 1. Click the Windows start menu, and from the menu, select Control Panel. 2. In “Pick a category” , click “Performance and Maintena[...]

15 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) 5 Click [OK] to close the System Properties dialog box. 6 Exit all currently running software (applications). Also close any open windows. If you are using virus checking or similar software, be sure to exit it as well. 7 Prepare the CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your comput[...]

16 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) fig.2-7_20 12 The screen will indicate “Please choose your search and installation options” . Select “Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install” , and click [Next] . 13 Make sure that the “Model” field indicates “EDIROL PCR-1 WAVE” or “EDIROL PCR-1 MIDI” , and click[...]

17 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) 16 The screen will indicate “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” . Click [Finish] . 17 The Found New Hardware Wizard will appear again. select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” , and click [Next] . fig.2-7_20 18 The screen will indicate “Please choose your sea[...]

18 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) 22 The screen will indicate “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” . Click [Finish] . Wait until “Found New Hardware” appears near the taskbar. 23 When driver installation has been completed, the System Settings Change dialog box will appear. Click [Yes] . Windows will restart automa[...]

19 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) ■ Enabling background processing In Windows XP, make settings to enable background processing. If you fail to make this setting, you may experience interruptions in the sound. To ensure that MIDI and audio processing occurs smoothly, use the following procedure to make settings. 1 Open the Sys[...]

20 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Windows 2000 users 1 Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). 2 Open the System Properties dialog box. Click the Windows Start button, and from the menu that appears, select Settings | Control Panel . In Control Panel , double-click the System icon. fig.05-2_3[...]

21 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) fig.05-5_30 9 In the dialog box that appears, input the following into the “Open” field, and click [OK] . (drive name) : DriverUSB_XP2KSETUPINF.EXE The SetupInf dialog box will appear. You are now ready to install the driver. * In the explanatory example shown here, the drive name is give[...]

22 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) 13 The screen will indicate “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” . Click [Finish] . 14 The System Settings Change dialog box will appear. Click [Yes] . Windows will restart automatically. Log on to Windows as a user with administrative privileges (e.g., Administrator). 15 After you hav[...]

23 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) 18 The System Settings Change dialog box may appear. Click [Yes] . Windows will restart automatically. If the System Settings Change dialog box does not appear, restart Windows from the Start menu. If the System Settings Change dialog box does not appear, restart Windows from the Start menu. If [...]

24 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) ■ Enabling background processing In Windows 2000, make settings to enable background processing. If you fail to make this setting, you may experience interruptions in the sound. To ensure that MIDI and audio processing occurs smoothly, use the following procedure to make settings. 1 Click the [...]

25 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Windows Me/98 users 1 With the PCR-1 disconnected, start up Windows. Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used). If you are using virus checking or similar software, be sure to exit it as well. 2 Exit all currently running software (applications). Also close any [...]

26 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Settings and checking ■ Specifying the audio and MIDI input/output destination Windows XP users 1 Open Control Panel . Click the Windows start button, and from the menu that appears, select Control Panel . 2 Open the Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box. In “Pick a category” clic[...]

27 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Windows 2000 / Me users 1 Open Control Panel . Click the Windows Start button, and from the menu that appears, select Settings | Control Panel . 2 Open the Sounds and Multimedia Properties . In Control Panel , double-click the Sounds and Multimedia icon to open the “Sounds and Multimedia Prope[...]

28 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Windows 98 users 1 Open Control Panel . Click the Windows Start button, and from the menu that appears, select Settings | Control Panel . 2 Open the Multimedia Properties dialog box. In Control Panel , double-click the Multimedia icon to open the “Multimedia Properties” dialog box. 3 Click t[...]

29 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) ■ Taking full advantage Adjusting the audio latency You can change the driver settings to adjust the latency of the audio. To adjust the latency, change the Buffer Size in the driver settings dialog box. 1 Open the “Driver Settings” dialog box. 1. Open “Control Panel” . 2. Double-click[...]

30 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Using ASIO Direct Monitor If the PCR-1's DIRECT MONITOR ON / OFF setting (p. 97) is AUTO , you can control the PCR-1's Direct Monitor settings from your ASIO 2.0 compatible software. 1 Open the “Driver Settings” dialog box. 1. Open the “Control Panel” 2. Double-click “EDIROL [...]

31 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) Mac OS X users ■ Installing the driver 1 Disconnect all USB cables other than those for your keyboard and mouse, and restart your Macintosh. 2 Prepare the CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. 3 In the Driver (Mac OS X) folder of the CD-ROM, double-click PCR1USBDr[...]

32 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) ■ Setting the audio device 1 Use the USB cable to connect the PCR-1 to your computer . 2 Open “System Preferences” and click “Sound” . 3 In the Sound Effects tab, set “Play alerts and sound effects through” to “EDIROL PCR-1 44.1 kHz” . 4 In the Output tab, set “Choose a dev[...]

33 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) Mac OS 9 users ■ Installing the PCR-1 driver Use either OMS or FreeMIDI as the MIDI driver. The included PCR-1 driver is an add-on module for using the PCR-1 with OMS or FreeMIDI. * Either OMS or FreeMIDI must be installed in your Macintosh, as appropriate for the sequencer software you are [...]

34 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) ■ Setting the driver If you are using FreeMIDI, proceed to FreeMIDI settings (p. 36). OMS settings 1 Use the USB cable to connect the PCR-1 to your computer . fig.3-3 2 From the CD-ROM, drag the Driver E (Mac OS 9) - OMS Setting folder into the Opcode - OMS Applications folder on the hard di[...]

35 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) fig.3-8_35 6 Choose “Open” from the File menu. From the OMS Setting folder that you copied in step 3 , select the PCR- 1 file, and click [Open] . A screen like the one shown here will appear. fig.3-9_35 7 From the Edit menu, select OMS MIDI Setup . In the OMS MIDI Setup dialog box that app[...]

36 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) 11 Exit OMS Setup . From the File menu, choose [Exit] . If the AppleTalk confirmation dialog box appears, click [OK] to close the dialog box. FreeMIDI settings 1 Use the USB cable to connect the PCR-1 to your computer . 2 From the CD-ROM, drag the Driver E (Mac OS 9) - FreeMIDI Setting folder [...]

37 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) 5 From the File menu, choose Open . 6 Select PCR-1 from the FreeMIDI Setting folder you copied in step 3 , and click [Open] . 7 Verify that MIDI transmission and reception occur correctly. From the MIDI menu, choose Check Connections . fig.FreeMIDI_40 8 Try moving the fader of the PCR-1. If th[...]

38 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) ■ Installing the ASIO driver You must install the PCR-1 driver even if you will be using only audio on the PCR-1. Be sure to install the PCR-1 driver before you install the ASIO driver. ( ➔ Installing the PCR-1 driver (p. 33)) This section explains how to install the ASIO driver that allow[...]

39 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) ■ Taking full advantage Adjusting the audio latency You can change the driver settings to adjust the latency of the audio. To adjust the latency, change the Buffer Size in the driver settings dialog box. 1 Open the “Driver Settings” dialog box. Open the ASIO Control Panel from the Audio [...]

40 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) Using ASIO Direct Monitor If the PCR-1's DIRECT MONITOR ON / OFF setting (p. 97) is AUTO , you can control the PCR-1's Direct Monitor settings from your ASIO 2.0 compatible software. 1 Open the “Driver Settings” dialog box. Open the ASIO Control Panel from the Audio Settings dial[...]

41 Operation The PCR-1 is a controller that transmits MIDI messages. You cannot perform using only the PCR-1 by itself. You will need to connect it to a sound module or computer. The various controllers ( [R1–R8] , [S1–S8] , [B1–B6] , [L1–L3] ) can be assigned almost any message you want to get the control you need for your particular setup[...]

42 Basic use Basic connections fig.connect-basic * To prevent malfunction and/or damage to speakers or other devices, always turn down the volume, and turn off the power on all devices before making any connections. If you connect as shown in the diagram, you will be able to monitor the playback from your software or the sound from instruments or a[...]

43 Basic use Audio and MIDI flow ■ Audio flow (Block diagram) fig.diagram ■ MIDI flow When using a USB connection fig.flow-usb * For an explanation of the items in the diagram, refer to Input / output devices (p. 44). * For details on the actual operation, refer to Use MIDI functionality (p. 50). USB INPUT LEVEL AUDIO INPUT AUDIO OUTPUT DIRECT [...]

44 Basic use Input / output devices In order to obtain the best performance from your software, you must make the appropriate input/output device settings. For details on these settings, refer to the owner’s manual for your software. * If you are unable to select the PCR-1 in the device settings for your software, it is possible that the PCR- 1 d[...]

45 Basic use Two MIDI ports Some sequencer software that supports MIDI controllers lets you independently specify the MIDI input port used for recording MIDI tracks (the “MIDI IN port”) and the MIDI input port used to control the software (the “CTRL IN port”). fig.midi-port.e Normally, you will connect your MIDI keyboard to the MIDI IN port[...]

46 Use audio functionality Playing sounds on your computer Here’s how you can listen to audio playback from your computer from the PCR-1 or headphones connected to the PCR-1. Play back audio data (e.g., .WAV data). fig.connect-play * You will no longer hear sound from the internal speaker of your computer. * The PCR-1 is not equipped with its own[...]

47 Use audio functionality Recording sound on your computer (using your application to record sound from external audio device) fig.PCrec Setting • Use the Input volume (p. 12) to adjust the input level.Check the input level on the application that you using. • You must set the PCR-1’s sample rate to match the sampling frequency used by your [...]

48 Use audio functionality Don’t connect anything to input jacks you are not using. Howling could be produced depending on the location of microphones relative to speakers. This can be remedied by: 1.Changing the orientation of the microphone (s)/ 2.Relocating microphone (s) at a greater distance from speakers/ 3.Lowering volume levels. Be carefu[...]

49 Use audio functionality Digitally recording sound from your computer fig.digital.e Connections Use an optical digital cable to connect your recording device to the Digital output jack . * Signals input through the PCR-1's input jacks cannot be directly output from the digital output jack. The digital output jack always outputs only the audi[...]

50 Use MIDI functionality Table of operating modes You can switch modes at any time, as shown below. You are returned to Play mode once a setting or a process has been completed within the other modes. If you want to return to Play mode without completing a setting or operation, press the button for the current mode (i.e., the button that is lit). [...]

51 Use MIDI functionality Startup mode fig.connect-out1 PLAY mode When you power up the PCR-1, it will start up in PLAY mode. In PLAY mode, playing the keyboard will transmit note messages to play the connected MIDI device. The display will show the current channel (p. 53). In PLAY mode, you can play the keyboard to produce sound on a connected sou[...]

52 Use MIDI functionality Features Useful When Playing fig.MEMO While playing the keyboard, move the Bender Switch to the left to lower the pitch of the currently selected patch, or to the right to raise its pitch. This is known as pitch bend . You can also apply vibrato by gently pressing the Modulation button. This is known as modulation . If you[...]

53 Use MIDI functionality Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel To control your sound module, set the PCR-1's current channel to the MIDI receive channel that's selected on your sound module. Use MIDI Channel mode to set the current channel . MIDI Channel mode ( MIDI CH) fig.MIDIch-1 fig.MIDIch 1 Press the [MIDI CH] button. The [MIDI CH] butt[...]

54 Use MIDI functionality * The setting will be cancelled if you press another button instead of the [ENTER] button. OMNI If you turn the Omni setting ON, all messages will be transmitted on the current channel regardless of the channel that is specified for each controller. Also, all messages will be transmitted to the KEYBOARD PORT SET (p. 94) re[...]

55 Use MIDI functionality Selecting Sounds on a Sound Module (Sending Program Change / Bank Select Massages) To select a sound on your MIDI sound module, transmit a Program Change in Program Change mode . To select a sound from a different bank, first use Bank mode to transmit a Bank Select message that switches the bank. Then transmit a program ch[...]

56 Use MIDI functionality Program Change Mode ( PROGRAM CHANGE) This mode lets you transmit a program change message on the current channel (p. 53). fig.PC-1_90 fig.program 1 Press the [SHIFT] button so it is lit. 2 Press the [PGM CHANGE] button. The [PGM CHANGE] button will light. The display will indicate the program change that was transmitted m[...]

57 Use MIDI functionality Bank mode ( BANK) This mode lets you transmit a bank select (MSB, LSB) message on the current channel . The program change message you most recently transmitted (specified) in Program Change mode (p. 56) will also be transmitted following the bank select message. fig.BANK2_90 fig.bank 1 Press the [SHIFT] button so it is li[...]

58 Use MIDI functionality Transmitting a Reset message (What to do if there are “stuck” MIDI notes) If notes on a connected MIDI sound module become “stuck”, or if there is something wrong with the sound, you can execute the Panic function to solve the problem. When you execute the Panic function, All sound off , All notes off , and Reset a[...]

59 Use MIDI functionality Changing the Memory Sets When the PCR-1 is shipped, its internal memory contains sixteen different settings. For details on the contents of each memory number, refer to Memory sets (p. 100). You will use Memory mode to change the Memory sets. Memory mode ( MEMORY) fig.memory2_90 fig.memory 1 Press the [MEMORY] button. The [...]

60 Use MIDI functionality Transmitting the current controller values all at once (SNAPSHOT) Once you have set the various controllers to the desired settings, you can transmit a detailed description of this state in the form of a “snapshot”. When you execute this function, the current values of the controllers [R1–R8] or [S1–S8] will be tra[...]

61 Use MIDI functionality Assign MIDI messages (EDIT) You can assign the following functions to a controller. You will use Edit mode to assign MIDI messages. * If you want to assign a single-byte system message (system realtime message, tune request) or a freely specified message of up to 24 bytes, refer to Sys Ex. ASSIGN (p. 77). Edit mode ( EDIT [...]

62 Use MIDI functionality Specifying the button mode When you make Assign settings (p. 61) in Edit mode to assign a message to a button, you must specify the operating mode of the button (button mode). When you use a button as a controller, turning the button on will transmit the maximum specified value, and turning it off will transmit the minimum[...]

63 Use MIDI functionality ■ NOTE ASSIGN Here’s how to assign a Note message to a controller. In addition to being used to play sounds, note messages can also be used to control a sequencer. Basic mode fig.edt2 1 Press the [EDIT] button. The display will indicate “EDT.” fig.r-1 2 Slightly move the controller to which you want to assign a Not[...]

64 Use MIDI functionality Advanced mode 1 Advanced mode 1 of NOTE ASSIGN lets you specify the velocity value in addition to the items of Basic mode. 1. Press the [EDIT] button. 2. Slightly move the controller to which you want to assign a Note message. In the case of a button, press that button. The display will indicate the number of the selected [...]

65 Use MIDI functionality ■ AFTERTOUCH ASSIGN Here’s how to assign an Aftertouch message to a controller. Basic mode fig.edt2 1 Press the [EDIT] button. The display will indicate “EDT.” fig.r-1 2 Slightly move the controller to which you want to assign an Aftertouch message. In the case of a button, press that button. The display will indic[...]

66 Use MIDI functionality Advanced mode 1–3 Advanced mode 1 of AFTERTOUCH ASSIGN lets you specify the upper and lower limits of the aftertouch value in addition to the items of Basic mode. Advanced modes 2 and 3 let you specify an aftertouch message for an individual note (Polyphonic Key Pressure) instead of specifying the channel. 1. Press the [[...]

67 Use MIDI functionality Specifying the range of values (upper and lower limits) If in Edit mode you selected an Assign type (p. 61) that lets you specify the range of values, you will need to specify the upper limit and lower limit of the value. * Normally, when using Decimal input mode, the value you are specifying appears in the display as a th[...]

68 Use MIDI functionality ■ CONTROL CHANGE ASSIGN Here’s how to assign a control change message to a controller. Basic mode fig.edt2 1 Press the [EDIT] button. The display will indicate “EDT”. fig.r-1 2 Slightly move the controller to which you want to assign a Control Change message. In the case of a button, press that button. The display [...]

69 Use MIDI functionality Advanced mode 1 Advanced mode 1 of CONTROL CHANGE ASSIGN lets you specify the upper and lower limits of the control change value in addition to the items of Basic mode. 1. Press the [EDIT] button. 2. Slightly move the controller to which you want to assign a Control Change message. In the case of a button, press that butto[...]

70 Use MIDI functionality Advanced mode 2 Advanced mode 2 simulates the operation of a conventional rotary encoder. If this is assigned to a controller, moving that controller toward the right (upward) of center will have the same effect as turning the encoder clockwise, and moving the controller toward the left (downward) of center will have the s[...]

71 Use MIDI functionality ■ PROGRAM CHANGE ASSIGN Here’s how to assign a program change message to a controller. Basic mode fig.edt2 1 Press the [EDIT] button. The display will indicate “EDT.” fig.r-1 2 Slightly move the controller to which you want to assign a Program Change message. In the case of a button, press that button. The display [...]

72 Use MIDI functionality Advance mode 1, 2 Advanced mode 1 of PROGRAM CHANGE ASSIGN lets you specify the upper and lower limits of the program change value. Advanced mode 2 lets you transmit BANK LSB/MSB settings in addition to the program change. 1. Press the [EDIT] button. 2. Slightly move the controller to which you want to assign a Program Cha[...]

73 Use MIDI functionality Advanced modes 3 and 4 Advanced mode 3 lets you assign the Program Change Decrement function ( PC DEC ) to a controller. Advanced mode 4 lets you assign the Program Change Increment function ( PC INC ) to a controller. 1. Press the [EDIT] button. 2. Slightly move the controller to which you want to assign Program Change DE[...]

74 Use MIDI functionality ■ RPN / NRPN ASSIGN Here’s how you can assign an RPN or NRPN message to a controller. fig.edt2 1 Press the [EDIT] button. The display will indicate “EDT”. fig.r-1 2 Slightly move the controller to which you want to assign an RPN or NRPN message. In the case of a button, press that button. The display will indicate [...]

75 Use MIDI functionality 9 Press the [ENTER] button. fig.BANK-3 10 Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the [0] – [F] keys to specify the RPN LSB (CC#100) or NRPN LSB (CC#98). 11 Press the [ENTER] button. 12 If you are making an assignment for a button, specify the button mode. ( ➝ Specifying the button mode (p. 62)) *1 Reference *1 The -- area disp[...]

76 Use MIDI functionality Advanced mode In Advanced mode for RPN/NRPN, you can specify the upper and lower limit of the data entry MSB (CC#06) value when the RPN/NRPN message is transmitted, as well as the various settings available in Basic mode. 1. Press the [EDIT] button. 2. Slightly move the controller to which you want to assign the RPN or NRP[...]

77 Use MIDI functionality ■ Sys Ex. ASSIGN Here’s how you can assign a system exclusive message to a controller. Advanced mode 2 lets you assign a single-byte system message (System realtime message, tune request). Advanced modes 3 and 4 let you assign any desired message. (Input up to 24 bytes) Sys Ex. ASSIGN can calculate the checksum automat[...]

78 Use MIDI functionality For Basic mode or Advanced mode 1 The display will blink “F0”, which is the first byte (starting status byte) of a system exclusive message. (This cannot be changed.) fig.f0 7. Confirm what’s indicated, and press the [ENTER] button. 8. Use the [0] – [F] keys to input the second byte. 9. Press the [ENTER] button. 10[...]

79 Use MIDI functionality ■ Sys Ex. ASSIGN items • Specifying the checksum (p. 79) • Specifying the location of the data (p. 80) • Inputting channel/block data (p. 81) Specifying the checksum The PCR-1 can automatically calculate the checksum of a system exclusive message and embed it in the message. In order to use this function, you must [...]

80 Use MIDI functionality Specifying the location of the data Here’s how to specify the location and data type of the variable portion (data) within a system exclusive message. The range of data values will be the default range in the case of Basic mode or Advanced mode 3. In the case of Advanced modes 1 and 4, you can specify the range of data v[...]

81 Use MIDI functionality Inputting channel/block data If a system exclusive message includes a channel or GS block number, here’s how to specify the type and the value of the upper bits. For the channel and block number, the setting of the current channel will be inserted as the lower bits. (The block number is not actually a channel, but corres[...]

82 Use MIDI functionality ■ Examples of assigning system exclusive messages • GM2 System On (p. 82) • Master Volume (p. 83) • Bend Pitch Control (p. 84) GM2 System On F0 7E 7F 09 03 F7 Here’s how to assign a GM2 System On system exclusive message in Basic mode . 1. Press the [EDIT] button. The display will indicate “EDT”. 2. Slightly [...]

83 Use MIDI functionality Master Volume F0 7F 7F 04 01 vL vM F7 Since a Master Volume message has a data range of 00 00–7F 7F and we do not need to specify the range, we will use Basic mode . Since the two bytes of data are in the order of LSB and then MSB, we will select “DT3” (p. 80) when we input the data. 1. Press the [EDIT] button. The d[...]

84 Use MIDI functionality Bend Pitch Control Since the GS Bend Pitch Control message has a data range of 40H–58H (0–24 semitones), we will select Advanced mode 1 , which lets us specify the range. Since the data format is one byte, we will select “DT0” (p. 80) when inserting the data. 1. Press the [EDIT] button. The display will indicate ?[...]

85 Use MIDI functionality ■ TEMPO ASSIGN You can assign a controller to adjust the speed (20–250) of the F8 Clock message. * In order to transmit F8 Clock messages, the F8 CLOCK setting must be “ON”. ( ➝ “F8 CLOCK ON/OFF” (p. 94)) fig.edt2 1 Press the [EDIT] button. The display will indicate “EDT.” 2 Slightly move the controller t[...]

86 Use MIDI functionality Copying a MIDI message assignment (ASSIGN COPY) Here’s how a message assigned to a controller can be copied to another controller. fig.edt2 1 Press the [EDIT] button. The display will indicate “EDT”. fig.r-1 2 Slightly move the controller to which you want to copy the assignment (the “copy destination”). In the c[...]

87 Use MIDI functionality Canceling a MIDI message assignment (NO ASSIGN) Here’s how you can cancel the message assigned to a controller. Once its assignment is cancelled, no message will be transmitted when you operate that particular controller. fig.edt2 1 Press the [EDIT] button. The display will indicate “EDT”. fig.r-1 2 Slightly move the[...]

88 Use MIDI functionality Saving a memory set (SAVE) Here’s how to save the settings of the current memory into internal memory. You can save settings into internal memory numbers 1–F. You cannot save to memory number 0 (GM2). * After you edit the settings, perform the “SAVE” operation as needed. If you turn off the power without performing[...]

89 Use MIDI functionality Transmitting/receiving bulk data (BULK) Bulk dump allows a large amount of data to be transferred in a single operation. For example, this can be used to store all settings of a device into a computer or sequencer. * When you transmit or receive Bulk data, the contents of the current memory will be lost. Save the current m[...]

90 Use MIDI functionality 6 Transmit bulk data from your sequencer or other device. Specify “PCR” (Mac OS 9: PCR-1 1) as the MIDI output device for your sequencer software. For details on this setting, refer to the manual of your sequencer software. For details on the port that will be used to transfer bulk data, refer to Input / output devices[...]

91 Use MIDI functionality Transmit mode fig.edt2 1 Press the [EDIT] button. The display will indicate “EDT”. 2 Press the [BULK] key. fig.blt 3 Press the [1] key. The display will blink “BLT” (Bulk Transmit). fig.ts 4 Confirm what’s indicated and press the [ENTER] button. The display will indicate “TS”, and the “S” will blink. 5 Us[...]

92 Use MIDI functionality Protecting a memory set (PROTECT) If you turn the Protect setting ON, ALL BULK (p. 89) reception and SAVE (p. 88) operations will be disabled. fig.edt2 1 Press the [EDIT] button. The display will indicate “EDT”. fig.ptc 2 Press the [PROTECT] key. The display will blink “PTC”. 3 Confirm what’s indicated and press [...]

93 System settings Here’s how you can make various system settings for the PCR-1. fig.edt2 1 Press the [EDIT] button. The display will indicate “EDT”. fig.sy0 2 Press the [SYSTEM] key. The display will indicate “SY0”. 3 Use the [0] - [8] , [A] - [E] keys to specify the System setting that you want to set, and then press the [ENTER] button[...]

94 System settings F8 CLOCK ON / OFF (Keyboard : 0) Perform steps 1-3. fig.hyo 4. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the [0] or [1] keys to switch F8 CLOCK ON / OFF. The display will indicate either “ON” or “OFF”. 5. Press the [ENTER] button. F8 CLOCK DEFAULT TEMPO (Keyboard : 1) Perform steps 1-3. 4. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the [0] - [F[...]

95 System settings H-ACTIVITY ON / OFF (Keyboard : 5) fig.hyo Perform steps 1-3. 4. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the [0] or [1] keys to switch H-ACTIVITY ON / OFF. The display will indicate either “ON” or “OFF”. 5. Press the [ENTER] button. USB MIDI DRIVER MODE (Keyboard : 6) Perform steps 1-3. 4. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the [0] or[...]

96 System settings USB AUDIO ON / OFF (Keyboard : A) The USB AUDIO ON/OFF setting will take effect when you reconnect the USB cable. Perform steps 1–3. fig.hyo 4. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the [0] or [1] keys to switch USB AUDIO ON / OFF. The display will indicate either “ON” or “OFF”. 5. Press the [ENTER] button. USB AUDIO MODE SETT[...]

97 System settings DIRECT MONITOR ON / OFF (Keyboard : C) Perform steps 1–3. 4. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the [0] - [2] keys to switch DIRECT MONITOR ON / OFF. 5. Press the [ENTER] button. PITCH BEND TIME (Keyboard : D) Perform steps 1-3. 4. Use the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the [0] - [5] keys to specify PITCH BEND TIME . (Value range 0-5) The [...]

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99 Appendices This section contains troubleshoooting information and explanations of convenient functions.You may read this material as necessary. Memory sets .................................................................................. p. 100 Troubleshooting ........................................................................... p. 106 MI[...]

100 Memory sets With the factory settings, the GM2 set shown in the illustration is assigned to the controllers. Use the included template. The following memory sets are also provided. GM2 set (MEMORY: 0) .................................... (p. 100) MCR-8 MODE 3 (SONAR 2) SET .................. (p. 101) MCR-8 MODE 3 (SONAR 2) - A (MEMORY: 1) .... [...]

101 Memory sets ■ MCR-8 MODE 3 (SONAR 2) SET When using this memory set, turn the PCR-1’s OMNI (p. 54) setting OFF. MCR-8 MODE 3 (SONAR 2) - A (MEMORY: 1) MCR-8 MODE 3 (SONAR 2) - C (MEMORY: 3) MCR-8 MODE 3 (SONAR 2) - B (MEMORY: 2) MCR-8 MODE 3 (SONAR 2) - D (MEMORY: 4) Parameter Message (Hex.) Range (Hex.) Ch. Port R1 TRACK 1 *1 CC 16(10) 0(0[...]

102 Memory sets ■ MCR-8 MODE 4 (Cubase 5/SX) SET When using this memory set, turn the PCR-1’s OMNI (p. 54) setting OFF. MCR-8 MODE 4 (Cubase 5/SX) - A (MEMORY: 5) MCR-8 MODE 4 (Cubase 5/SX) - C (MEMORY: 7) MCR-8 MODE 4 (Cubase 5/SX) - B (MEMORY: 6) MCR-8 MODE 4 (Cubase 5/SX) - D (MEMORY: 8) Parameter Message (Hex.) Range (Hex.) Ch. Port R1 TRAC[...]

103 Memory sets ■ H-COMPATIBLE (ProTools LE, Digital Performer 3) SET (MEMORY: 9) When using this memory set, turn the PCR-1’s OMNI (p. 54) setting OFF, and turn the H-ACTIVITY (p. 95) setting ON. ■ GS SET When using this memory set, you will find it convenient to turn the PCR-1’s OMNI (p. 54) setting ON. GS-A (MEMORY: A) Parameter Message [...]

104 Memory sets GS-B (MEMORY: B) GS-C (MEMORY: C) Parameter Message (Hex.) Range (Hex.) Ch. Port R1 CHORUS MACRO F0 41 10 42 12 40 01 38 dd SUM F7 0(00) - 7(07) - 1 R2 CHORUS PRE-LPF F0 41 10 42 12 40 01 39 dd SUM F7 0(00) - 7(07) - 1 R3 CHORUS DELAY F0 41 10 42 12 40 01 3C dd SUM F7 0(00) - 127(7F) - 1 R4 CHORUS RATE F0 41 10 42 12 40 01 3D dd SUM[...]

105 Memory sets ■ XG SET When using this memory set, you will find it convenient to turn the PCR-1’s OMNI (p. 54) setting ON. XG-A (MEMORY: D) XG-B (MEMORY: E) Parameter Message (Hex.) Range (Hex.) Ch. Port R1 BEND PITCH CONTROL F0 43 10 4C 08 0ch 23 dd F7 0(00) - 64(40) - 127(7F) CURRENT CH 1 R2 BEND FILTER CONTROL F0 43 10 4C 08 0ch 24 dd F7 [...]

106 Troubleshooting Trouble shooting is organized according to different operating systems. Refer to the icon(s) at the left of the title to find your items you need. * For details on operating your Windows or Macintosh computer, refer to the owner’s manual of the computer and operating system you are using. Problems related to the USB driver Can[...]

107 Troubleshooting • Is USB enabled on your computer? Refer to the operation manual for your computer, and make sure that USB is enabled. Device Manager indicate any of these: “Other device,” “Unknown device,” or a device for which “?”, “!” or “x” is displayed? If the driver installation could not be successfully completed, t[...]

108 Troubleshooting Cannot install the driver correctly“Find new hardware wizard” does not execute automatically The “Insert Disk” dialog box does not appear The “Insert Disk” dialog box does not appear “Find new hardware wizard” ends before the process is completed • It may take about 15 seconds (or more) after the USB cable is c[...]

109 Troubleshooting “Found unknown device” appears even though you installed the driver If your computer or USB hub has two or more USB connectors, and you connect the PCR-1 to a USB connector to which the PCR-1 has never been connected before, the “Unknown device” dialog box may appear even on a computer onto which you have already install[...]

110 Troubleshooting ■ Deleting the driver If you were unable to install the driver according to the procedure given, the PCR-1 may not be recognized correctly by the computer. In this case, use the following procedure to delete the driver, and then follow the procedure to install the driver once again. Windows users Here’s how to uninstall the [...]

111 Troubleshooting Problems when using the PCR-1 fig.winmac Operating system becomes unstable • Operation becomes unstable when the computer is started up with the PCR-1 already connected Please start up your computer with the PCR-1 disconnected, and then connect the PCR-1. On a computer that uses a USB keyboard, starting up the computer with th[...]

112 Troubleshooting fig.winmac Noise is heard during audio playback In some cases, you may also be able to solve this problem by grounding the chassis of your computer, or the grounding connector of the AC power supply plug of your computer. In addition, you can check whether any devices that produce a strong magnetic field are located nearby, such[...]

113 Troubleshooting * Depending on your system, a DMA Settings dialog box may appear. Check the contents, and click either [OK] or [Cancel] . 6. In the System Properties dialog box, click [OK] to close the dialog box. Then restart your computer. Try installing more memory. Installing more memory will increase the performance of your computer. For d[...]

114 Troubleshooting Depending on the virtual memory setting or network-related settings, noise may occur. Please make the following settings before use. • In Chooser of the Apple menu, set AppleTalk to “Inactive.”(This setting is not changed as a result of turning off AppleTalk, as requested by OMS when sequencer software is started up. You m[...]

115 Troubleshooting fig.winmac Playback or recording halts midway through, and then becomes impossible • Was a heavy processing load experienced while using the PCR-1, such as accessing the CD-ROM drive or a network? If an operation involving a heavy processing load is performed while the PCR-1 is in use, it may not operate correctly. If this occ[...]

116 Troubleshooting fig.winmac Can’t record MIDI • Has the MIDI device you are using been set correctly? Make the correct input/output device settings. ( ➝ Input / output devices (p. 44)) Make sure that the PCR-1 is selected as the MIDI input/output device (port) in the software that you want to control. If the PCR-1 is connected via USB, you[...]

117 MIDI implementation 1. Receive data ■ System exclusive messages ● Universal non-realtime system exclusive message ❍ Identity request message Status Data byte Status F0H 7EH, dev, 06H, 01H F7H Byte Explanation F0H Exclusive status 7EH ID number (Universal non-realtime system exclusive message) dev Device ID (10 or 7FH (Broadcast)) 06H Sub [...]

118 MIDI implementation ● Program change Status 2nd byte CnH ppH n = MIDI channel number: 0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16) pp = Program number: 00H – 7FH (prog. 1 – prog. 128) * Transmitted in Program change mode. ● Channel pressure Status 2nd byte DnH vvH n = MIDI channel number: 0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16) vv = Channel pressure: 00H – 7FH (0 – 127[...]

119 MIDI implementation ■ System exclusive message The PCR-1 is able to transmit the following exclusive messages: exclusive messages assigned to the controllers, Identity Reply, and Bulk Dump. ● Universal non-realtime system exclusive ❍ Identity reply This message will be transmitted when an Identity Request message is received. Status Data [...]

120 MIDI implementation 4. Supplementary material ● Decimal and Hexadecimal table (An “H” is appended to the end of numbers in hexadecimal notation.) In MIDI documentation, data values and addresses/sizes of Exclusive messages, etc. are expressed as hexadecimal values for each 7 bits. The following table shows how these correspond to decimal [...]

121 MIDI implementation fig.midi-chart.e Function... Basic Channel Mode Note Number : Velocity After Touch Pitch Bend Control Change Program Change System Exclusive System Common System Real Time Aux Messages Notes Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Changed Default Messages Altered True Voice Note On Note Off Key’s Channel’s 0-119 : True Nu[...]

122 Main specifications ■ PCR-1: USB Audio Interface / MIDI Keyboard Controller ● Number of Audio Record/Playback Channels Record: 1 pair of stereo Playback: 1 pair of stereo Full duplex (except for 96 kHz setting) ● Signal Processing AD/DA Conversion: 24 bits PC interface: 24 bits ● Sampling Rate 44.1/48/96 kHz ● Nominal Input Level -10 [...]

123 index A Active sensing ..................................................... 118 Advanced mode .............................................. 61, 96 AFTERTOUCH ......................................... 61, 65–66 AFTERTOUCH ASSIGN ......................... 61, 65–66 Aftertouch message .............................................. 65 ALL BUL[...]

124 index E EDIROL PCR-1 .......................................... 26–28, 44 EDIT .................................................................. 50, 61 EDIT Button ............................................................. 9 Edit mode ......................................................... 50, 61 Error ..................................[...]

125 index O OCTAVE .......................................................... 11, 52 OCTAVE - / + ....................................................... 11 Octave Shift ............................................................ 52 OMNI ...................................................................... 54 OMNI OFF ............................[...]

126 index T Template sheets ....................................................... 6 TEMPO ............................................................. 61, 85 TEMPO ASSIGN ................................................... 61 Timing Clock ....................................................... 118 Toggle mode ....................................[...]

2 USING THE UNIT SAFELY 001 • Before using this unit, make sure to read the instructions below, and the Owner’s Manual. ................................................................................................ 002a • Do not open or perform any internal modifi- cations on the unit. .......................................................[...]

As of December 10, 2005 (EDIROL-1) Information When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized EDIROL/Roland distributor in your country as shown below. EUROPE EDIROL (Europe) Ltd. Studio 3.4 114 Power Road London W4 5PY U. K. TEL: +44 (0)20 8747 5949 FAX:+44 (0)20 8747 5948 http://www.edirol.com/europe De[...]