A-800 PRO vs: PCR 800

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Re: A-800 PRO vs: PCR 800 2010/06/22 12:24:54 (permalink)
And has the PCR been discontinued or what?

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Re: A-800 PRO vs: PCR 800 2010/06/22 12:33:52 (permalink)
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I don't understand. Why is it that the A-Pro has less features than the PCR and yet it's more expensive?

A-Pro has better key bed, better action, better implemtation of ACT, illuminated display.
 
What does the PCR have that A-Pro does not?
 
Pretty much everthing I have read indicates the A Pro is a better unit.
 
 

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Re: A-800 PRO vs: PCR 800 2010/06/24 12:30:59 (permalink)
But the PCR has ten more velocity sensitive pads as well as a cross fader and some buttons for the cross fader that I don't know what they do. Actually, in the end, I wouldn't use that stuff for MIDI controlling anyway. I suppose the extra pads would be useful for sampling, but the keys themselves are sufficient for that. You know what, you're probably right that the A-pro is better, if only because the technology has improved over time, keybed for example. And I forgot that the A-pro has some crucial transport buttons that were left out of the PCR for some reason. But thanks, you've cleared up my conflict of which to get.

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Re: A-800 PRO vs: PCR 800 2010/06/25 11:00:45 (permalink)
I ordered a PCR800 just the other day and will see what it's like. It was $100 cheaper than A800.

I read reviews saying good thing about keyboard itself.

I tested some crap like M-Audio Axiom and was deeply unsatisfied with the key bed. Calling that semi-wheighted key is pure fraud IMO.

So that new stuff would be better regarding keybed  I considered not to be automatic. I had better keybeds on Casio than this Axiom.

I had a Kurzweil with Fatar keys and also a Fatar VMK series but they are stinking heavy( and poor packaging from Fatar since it was broken and was sent back). And the worst with Fatar, it's Italian.
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Re: A-800 PRO vs: PCR 800 2010/12/08 15:23:33 (permalink)
too yesterday to post....
post edited by Jumbicat - 2010/12/08 16:19:48

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Re: A-800 PRO vs: PCR 800 2011/04/09 18:14:44 (permalink)
Was wondering how the control stick works.  Do you move the stick horizontally to do a pitch bend?
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Re: A-800 PRO vs: PCR 800 2011/04/10 10:35:25 (permalink)
Yep. 
Vertical for mod-wheel.

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Re: A-800 PRO vs: PCR 800 2013/03/17 17:41:11 (permalink)
A-Pro has better key bed, better action, better implemtation of ACT, illuminated display
Do you mind expanding what do you mean by better implementation of ACT? And better action?
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Re: A-800 PRO vs: PCR 800 2013/03/20 07:19:05 (permalink)
My A Pro 800 is working great. No gripes here.
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