digi2ns


Also,

Are there any How To videos out there on PCR setup/mapping for the controls?


Thanks

Hi Mike
 
This video on my youtube page may help. Although I'm using my ZED-R16 the PCR set up is almost identical. It just has the extra fader/knoband transport controls etc.
 
The principle is the same.
 
As Chregg has said I'm sure the editor works okay although it's been a while since i used it. I tend to edit controls via the keyboard itself.

Thanks Karl,

Dont know how I missed yours.

I did come across it though finally.  It squared me away setting up the PCR on the preset for it.
Sliders and Panning, etc...  all do as advertised
The only thing I couldnt figure out was how to do the L1-L4 to make it Play, Stop, Record...

Gonna spend a lot of time getting it burned into my eProm on all the other stuff though.

Thanks for the link though  

Chregg


just version for xp works fine, just install it 32 bit on win7 64, setting it in the properties to be compatible with xp

Thanks Chregg


Wasnt sure if it would mess up the OS or not.  Didnt want to take the chance LOL


If you arent having problems maybe it will be worth it.

CadErik

I read somewhere that the ACT is better with the A-800 but can someone confirm that and give more details? 

I don't own the PCR so I don't know if this is true. See my recent thread on A-Pro for reference (if you haven't).
http://forum.cakewalk.com...px?m=2790490&high=


Despite the limitations/inconveniences of A-Pro control surface plugin, A-800Pro is a great keyboard (especially the key action).

PCR needs firmware 1.05 for smooth knob control. if you're buying second hand or old stock you may want to check that.

I screwed up my PCR trying to update the firmware and Roland UK didn't want to repair even though I was happy to pay. They put me in touch with an engineer but he couldn't help.

Any PCR firmware gurus out there?

maxsax


PCR needs firmware 1.05 for smooth knob control. if you're buying second hand or old stock you may want to check that.

I screwed up my PCR trying to update the firmware and Roland UK didn't want to repair even though I was happy to pay. They put me in touch with an engineer but he couldn't help.

Any PCR firmware gurus out there?

Did you use Roland's update SMF to transmit the p00001.mid file to the PCR?


Here is the procedure to use this application:

1) Copy the file "updateSMF.exe" to your computer.
2) Launch the application by double clicking on the appropriate icon.
3) Click on the arrow by MIDI Out Device and select the MIDI output
you wish to use.
4) Click on Path and use the browse dialog box to locate the 
Standard MIDI Files you have downloaded (they should be in a 
directory by themselves) and click on OK.
5) Click on Scan SMF, you should see a number of files appear
in the window immediately next to this button.
6) Press SEND to begin transmitting the files. The application
will send all of the files sequentially.
7) When the update is completed, press Exit. 

Download SMF to do your update

SMF

What happened after you went through this process? Does the controller work at all?

Hi Marcus, thanks for your post.

At first I used x2 (30bpm) to send the sysex update and it choked and I have an FFF message on the display when the underneath dip switch is set to the receive update position. The keyboard does not power up with the dip switch in the normal operation position.  I then tried the SMF player several times with no success.
If I hold down V-Link and L1 and power up with the dip switch in the receive update position
the display reads 1.04 (the factory shipped firmware).

Someone suggested trying to resend 1.04 but I haven't been able to locate a copy.

maxsax

I am going to search my archives and see if I can find 1.04. I save everything. no promises though. I won't be home for a few days, but I will put it on my to do list the minute I get home on Friday.

resending 1.04 may not do the trick but it is worth a shot.

Thank you Marcus

This is a helpful thread.  I read through it and realized that I have not checked my firmware version on my pcr800.  Guess what?  It was not 1.05, but 1.03.  So I am going to update the firmware tonight.

Thanks for this thread!