Edirol PCR800 Owner’s Manual
Owner’s Manual
Contents
Names of things and what they do ................4
Panel .................................................................................................. 4
Side panel........................................................................................... 7
Using control maps ........................................8
What is a control map?......................................................................... 8
Control maps and the current memory..................................................... 8
Switching control maps ......................................................................... 9
Saving a control map............................................................................ 9
Receiving a control map from your computer (Bulk Receive) ..................... 10
Saving control map data on your computer (Bulk Transmit) ......................12
Protecting the control maps.................................................................. 13
Using PCR Editor...........................................14
Setting the MIDI ports.......................................................................... 14
Windows users....................................................................... 15
Mac OS X users...................................................................... 15
Explanation of the menus..................................................................... 16
File menu ............................................................................... 16
Edit menu............................................................................... 16
Communication menu.............................................................. 16
Options menu......................................................................... 16
Help menu ............................................................................. 16
Keyboard shortcuts ............................................................................. 17
Explanation of each window................................................................ 18
Main window......................................................................... 18
Message assignment window ................................................... 18
Using PCR Editor to assign MIDI messages ............................................ 20
Assigning a MIDI message....................................................... 20
Viewing the assigned MIDI messages ........................................ 21
Transferring data between PCR Editor and the PCR................................. 22
Sending................................................................................. 22
Receiving............................................................................... 22
Saving a control map on your computer................................................ 23
Loading a control map........................................................................ 23
Loading a memory set as a control map................................................ 23
Importing a memory set ........................................................... 23
Parameter setting items ....................................................................... 24
NO ASSIGN.......................................................................... 24
Channel Message................................................................... 24
System Realtime/F6 [F6/F8/FA/FB/FC/FF]............................... 28
System Ex. [F0...F7] ................................................................ 29
Free Message [...]................................................................... 30
Tempo................................................................................... 30
Playing (Play mode) .................................... 32
Go ahead and play............................................................................ 32
Convenient performance functions........................................................ 32
Selecting the current channel (MIDI transmit channel).............................. 33
MIDI channel.......................................................................... 33
Selecting sounds (Program Change/Bank)............................................. 34
Program Change .................................................................... 34
Bank Select ............................................................................ 35
Selecting the Lower and Upper sounds.................................................. 36
Selecting the Lower sound........................................................ 36
Selecting the Upper sound ....................................................... 36
Layering two sounds (Dual).................................................................. 37
Playing two sounds in combination (Split).............................................. 37
Employing performance dynamics (Velocity) .......................................... 38
Specifying a fixed velocity (Key Velocity)................................... 38
Changing the keyboard touch (Velocity Curve)........................... 38
Sending the current value of all controllers (Snapshot)............................. 39
Muting the controller values (PRM MUTE) .............................................. 39
When “stuck notes” occur (Panic)......................................................... 40
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Settings (Edit mode)......................................41
Assigning MIDI messages on the PCR keyboard .....................................41
Note assign............................................................................ 42
Aftertouch assign .................................................................... 44
Control change assign............................................................. 46
Program change assign ...........................................................48
Tempo assign ......................................................................... 52
RPN/NRPN assign.................................................................. 53
System exclusive assign ........................................................... 55
Convenient functions........................................................................... 66
Copy assignment ....................................................................66
Canceling an assignment (NO ASSIGN).................................... 67
System settings ............................................68
Clock settings..................................................................................... 70
F8 Clock On/Off .................................................................... 70
F8 Clock Default Tempo........................................................... 70
F8 Clock Port Set .................................................................... 71
Keyboard settings............................................................................... 72
Keyboard Velocity Curve ......................................................... 72
Keyboard Port Set ................................................................... 74
Keyboard Aftertouch Curve ...................................................... 74
Pad settings ....................................................................................... 75
Pad Velocity Curve.................................................................. 75
Pad Aftertouch Curve............................................................... 75
MIDI settings ...................................................................................... 76
MIDI I/F Switch ...................................................................... 76
MIDI Merge Destination........................................................... 77
Advanced Driver Switch........................................................... 78
Control map settings ........................................................................... 79
Startup Memory...................................................................... 79
VALUE knob settings ...........................................................................80
VALUE encoder....................................................................... 80
Other settings..................................................................................... 81
Dynamic Mapping/V-LINK....................................................... 81
H-activity On/Off.................................................................... 81
Factory Reset.......................................................................... 81
Troubleshooting........................................... 82
Problems with connections................................................................... 82
Deleting the USB driver ....................................................................... 84
Problems while using the PCR .............................................................. 85
Appendix..................................... 87
Two MIDI ports........................................................... 88
Connecting the PCR directly to a sound module...........89
Control map list.......................................................... 90
MIDI implementation chart .........................................91
Main specifications ..................................................... 92
Index ......................................................................... 93
Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled: “USING THE UNIT
SAFELY” and “IMPORTANT NOTES” (separate sheet). They provide important
information concerning the proper operation of the unit. Additionally, in order
to feel assured that you have gained a good grasp of every feature provided
by your new unit, Owner’s manual should be read in its entirety. The manual
should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
* All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
Copyright © 2007 ROLAND CORPORATION
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the
written permission of ROLAND CORPORATION.
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Names of things and what they do
1
2
Panel
fig.Panel-Left.eps
Display
This shows a variety of information, such as the current state.
1
2
3
9
10
13 14
11 12
15
16
Indication
When you operate a controller, the value of the parameter
Alphanumeric characters
DYNAMIC MAPPING This will light when DYNAMIC MAPPING is active.
USB
DATA OUT
4
5
6
7
8
HEX
* The display will dim if you leave the PCR without operating it for several seconds.
* The explanations in this manual include illustrations that depict what should typically be
shown by the display. Note, however, that your unit may incorporate a newer, enhanced
version of the system, so what you actually see in the display may not always match what
appears in the manual.
assigned to that controller is briefly displayed. Information
such as MIDI channels and program changes are also displayed.
This will light when the PCR is connected to your computer
via USB.
This will blink when a MIDI message is transmitted from
USB or MIDI OUT.
This will light when the value shown in the display is a hexadecimal value.
Summary
[DYNAMIC MAPPING] button, [V-LINK] button
When you press the [DYNAMIC MAPPING] button, “DYNAMIC MAPPING” or
“V-LINK” will turn on.
The function of the [DYNAMIC MAPPING] button is specified by the System setting
DYNAMIC MAPPING/V-LINK (p. 81).
DYNAMIC MAPPING
Dynamic Mapping is an extended function for future use. For details, refer to the
Roland website.
V-LINK
V-LINK ( ) is a function that allows music and images to be performed
together. By using MIDI to connect two or more V-LINK compatible devices, you
can easily enjoy a wide range of visual effects that are linked to the expressive
elements of a music performance.
4
3
11
121314
15
16
VALUE knob
By turning the VALUE knob you can change the value of the MIDI CHANNEL,
PROGRAM CHANGE, CONTROL MAP, or USER.
In Edit mode, use this knob to select the item that you want to edit.
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[MIDI CHANNEL] button
After pressing the [MIDI CHANNEL] button so it’s lit, you can turn the VALUE knob
to specify the channel on which the keyboard and bender will transmit messages.
(->
Selecting the current channel (MIDI transmit channel)
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[PROGRAM CHANGE] button
After pressing the [PROGRAM CHANGE] button so it’s lit, you can turn the VALUE
knob to transmit a program change message on the current channel.
(->
Selecting sounds (Program Change/Bank)
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[CONTROL MAP] button
After pressing the [CONTROL MAP] button so it’s lit, you can turn the VALUE knob
to switch among control maps stored in the PCR.
(->
Switching control maps
(p. 9))
(p. 34))
(p. 33))
Names of things and what they do
[LOWER] button, [DATA] button
Use this button when you want to play or make settings for the Lower part.
If the [LOWER] button is lit, the keyboard (notes and aftertouch), bender lever
(pitch bend, modulation), foot pedal messages, and program change messages
will be transmitted on the current channel specified for the Lower part.
(->
Selecting the Lower and Upper sounds
(p. 36))
[UPPER] button, [CHK SUM] button
Use this button when you want to play or make settings for the Upper part.
If the [UPPER] button is lit, the keyboard (notes and aftertouch), bender lever (pitch
bend, modulation), foot pedal messages, and program change messages will be
transmitted on the current channel specified for the Upper part.
(->
Selecting the Lower and Upper sounds
(p. 36))
[EDIT] button
Use this button to assign MIDI messages to the controllers or to make system
settings.
(->
Assigning MIDI messages on the PCR keyboard
(->
System settings
(p. 68))
(p. 41))
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[USER] button
After pressing the [USER] button so it’s lit, you can turn the VALUE knob to change
the value of a user-assigned parameter.
(->
VALUE knob settings
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Controllers [L1]–[L4] (buttons)
You can assign the desired MIDI messages to these buttons.
(->
Assigning a MIDI message
9
[AFTERTOUCH] button
This specifies whether the keyboard will (ON) or will not (OFF) transmit aftertouch
messages.
10
[DUAL/SPLIT] button
This switches between Dual mode and Split mode.
(->
Layering two sounds (Dual)
(->
Playing two sounds in combination (Split)
(p. 80))
(p. 20))
(p. 37))
(p. 37))
[PRM MUTE] button, [ENTER] button
Use this to mute controller message output.
When you’re not in Play mode, you can use this as the [ENTER] button.
OCTAVE [-]/[+] buttons, [BACK] button, [CANCEL]
button
Use these buttons to raise or lower the octave of the keyboard.
When you’re not in Play mode, you can use these as the [BACK] button, which
returns you to the previous setting, and the [CANCEL] button, which cancels the
setting.
Bender lever, [BEND] and [MOD] controller
You can use this to modify the pitch or to apply vibrato.
You can also assign the desired MIDI messages to this controller.
(->
Assigning MIDI messages on the PCR keyboard
(p. 41))
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Names of things and what they do
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212223
fig.Panel-Top.eps
17
18
17
Controllers [R1]–[R9] (knobs)
You can assign the desired MIDI messages to these knobs.
(->
Assigning a MIDI message
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Controllers [A1]–[A9], [B1]–[B9] (pads)
You can assign the desired MIDI messages to these pads.
(->
Assigning a MIDI message
The force with which you press these controllers can be used to transmit a
corresponding velocity value or aftertouch value.
When you’re not in Play mode, you can use these buttons as [0]–[9] and [A]–[F]
buttons to enter numeric values.
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[DECIMAL] button
When you’re not in Play mode, you can press this button to switch to decimal input
mode (p. 64).
When you’re in Play mode, this button will function as a conventional controller
[A9].
(p. 20))
(p. 20))
19 20
21
22
23
[HEX] button
When you’re not in Play mode, you can press this button to switch to hexadecimal
input mode (p. 64).
When you’re in Play mode (p. 32), this button will function as a conventional
controller [B9].
Controllers [H1], [H2] (crossfader)
You can assign the desired MIDI messages to this crossfader.
(->
Assigning a MIDI message
(p. 20))
Controllers [C1]–[C3] (buttons)
You can assign the desired MIDI messages to these buttons.
(->
Assigning a MIDI message
(p. 20))
Controllers [S1]–[S9] (sliders)
You can assign the desired MIDI messages to these sliders.
(->
Assigning a MIDI message
(p. 20))
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Side panel
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fig.Panel-Side.eps
Names of things and what they do
MIDI MERGE switch
This switches the MIDI IN message Merge function on/off.
(->
MIDI Merge Destination
(p. 77))
MIDI IN/OUT connectors
You can connect these to the MIDI connectors of other MIDI devices in order to
transmit and receive MIDI messages.
(->
MIDI settings
(p. 76))
Controllers [P1], [P2] (foot pedals)
You can connect suitable pedals to these jacks and use them as controllers.
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
24
DC IN jack
You can connect a separately available AC adaptor (p. 92) to this jack. If you
wish to purchase an AC adaptor, please contact your dealer.
25
Power switch
DC
OFF
USB
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USB connector
Use this if you’re connecting the PCR to your computer via a USB cable.
Power turned on when using the AC adaptor
Power switched off
Power turned on when a USB cable is connected
You can use the USB (i.e., bus power) setting if the PCR-300/500/
800 is connected to your computer via a USB cable. The power will
be supplied from the computer via the USB cable.
If you want to use the PCR on bus power, set the power switch to the
USB position.
* With some computers, the PCR may not operate on bus power. If
so, you’ll need to use the separately available AC adaptor (p. 92).
HOLD
EXPRESSION
You can assign the desired MIDI messages to these controllers.
(->
Assigning a MIDI message
* Use only the specified expression pedal. By connecting any other expression pedals, you
risk causing malfunction and/or damage to the unit.
You can connect a separately available pedal switch (DP-2, BOSS
FS-5U) here and use it as a hold pedal.
You can connect a separately available expression pedal (EV-5,
EV-7) here and use it to control the tone or volume in real time.
(p. 20))
Security slot ( )
http://www.kensington.com
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Using control maps
Current Memory
What is a control map?
The PCR-300/500/800 have fifty fully assignable controllers; you can freely assign
any MIDI message to each of these controllers.
The MIDI settings assigned to the controllers are collectively called a “control map.”
This is the same as what was called a “memory set” on previous models of the PCR
series.
For details on how to assign MIDI messages to controllers, refer to
Editor
(p. 14) or
MIDI settings that are assigned to the controllers (i.e., the control map) can be stored
in the PCR’s own memory or in DAW software on your computer. Simply by switching
control maps, you can control a wide range of applications.
Assigning MIDI messages on the PCR keyboard
Using PCR
(p. 41).
Control maps and the current memory
About the PCR’s memory
fig.CurrentMemory-e.eps
Control maps
SONAR
Logic
Cubase
:
:
etc...
You can also download the latest control maps from the Roland website and load them
into the PCR.
Memory Sets and Control Maps
The “memory sets” in earlier models of the PCR series are now called “control maps”
on the PCR-300/500/800.
Using the PCR Editor version 2 software included with this product, you can import
“memory sets” and use them as “control maps.”
For details, refer to Using PCR Editor (p. 14).
The PCR-300/500/800 holds sixteen control maps in its internal memory. In order to
use a control map, you must copy it into a location called
Any changes you make to the contents of
turn off the power. If you want to keep the changes you’ve made to
memory
, refer to
Saving a control map
You can use the
loaded into
Startup Memory
current memory
the current memory
(p. 9).
(p. 79) to specify which control map should be
when the power is turned on.
“the current memory.”
will be lost when you
the current
Current Memory
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Using control maps
Switching control maps
When the PCR-300/500/800 is shipped from the factory, it contains sixteen control
maps. By switching among these control maps, you can quickly select control maps
that are suitable for a wide variety of software. For details on the memory numbers of
these control maps and their factory settings, refer to
fig.H-MemorySet.eps
Press the [CONTROL MAP] button.
1
The [CONTROL MAP] button will light.
The display will indicate the currently selected
memory number.
Turn the [VALUE] dial to select the memory
2
number you want to call up.
You can also switch control maps using the following method.
1. Press the [EDIT] button so it’s lit. The display will indicate “EDIT.”
2. Press the [CONTROL MAP] button. It will light, and the display will
indicate the currently selected memory number.
3. Use controllers [A1]–[A8], [B1]–[B8], or the VALUE knob to specify the
memory number you want to call up.
4. Press the [ENTER] button.
Control map list
(p. 90).
Saving a control map
If you want to keep the changes you’ve made to the current memory, use the following
procedure to save the control map.
You can save the control map in memory numbers 1–F. You can’t save to memory
number 0.
* If you’ve changed the settings of the current memory, be sure to “SAVE” if you want to keep
your changes.
fig.H-Edit.eps
Press the [EDIT] button so it’s lit.
1
fig.D-Edit.eps
The display will indicate “EDIT.”
fig.D-Save.eps
2
Turn the VALUE knob to make the display indicate “SAVE.”
fig.D-Protect.eps
3
Press the [ENTER] button.
* If the display indicates “PTC,” the Protect setting is ON, and you’ll be
unable to save the memory. Turn the Protect setting OFF, and repeat the
procedure from step 1.
(->
Protecting the control maps
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Use the VALUE knob or controllers [A2]–[A8] and [B1]–[B8] to specify the
memory number “1”–”F” in which you want to save the control map. The
specified memory number will blink in the display.
5
Press [ENTER] to save the control map.
* If you press another button instead of the [ENTER] button, the Save operation will be cancelled.
(p. 13))
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Using control maps
Receiving a control map from your computer (Bulk Receive)
The PCR-300/500/800 can receive control map data in the form of a bulk dump.
If you want control map data you’ve created using PCR Editor to be received into the
PCR’s current memory, you’ll need to make settings in PCR Editor so that the PCR will
be ready to receive a bulk dump. If you want the PCR to receive this data as messages
from your DAW software, you’ll need to make settings on the PCR keyboard so that it
will be ready to receive a bulk dump.
Here we’ll explain how to make settings on the PCR keyboard so that it will be able
to receive a bulk dump.
For more about PCR Editor, refer to
to receive a control map from PCR Editor, refer to
Editor and the PCR
fig.H-Edit.eps
1
Press the [EDIT] button so it’s lit.
fig.D-Edit.eps
(p. 22).
Using PCR Editor
Transferring data between PCR
(p. 14). For details on how
The display will indicate “EDIT.”
fig.D-Bulk.eps
2
Turn the VALUE knob to make the display indicate “BULK.”
fig.D-BulkR.eps
3
Press the [ENTER] button.
“BLR” will blink in the display (Bulk Receive).
4
Verify that the display indicates “BLR” (Bulk Receive), and then press the [ENTER]
button.
If the display indicates “BLT” (Bulk Transmit), use the VALUE knob to make it
indicate “BLR” (Bulk Receive).
5
Use the VALUE knob or the controllers to choose the reception method. Choose
the method that’s appropriate for the data you’ll be receiving.
Controller
[A1 (0)]
[A2 (1)] ALL BULK
fig.D-RSBulk-Wait.eps
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Verify that the display indicates the correct choice, and press the
Item Display Explanation
SINGLE
BULK
One control map will be received.
The received data will overwrite the
current memory.
Memories 1–F will not be affected.
Data for all fifteen control maps will
be received. The received data will
overwrite internal memories 1–F.
[ENTER] button. The rightmost digit of the display will blink, and
the PCR will wait for bulk data to arrive.
About the display in Bulk mode
Receive/Transmit
TransmitReceive
SINGLE BULK / ALL BULK
ALL
SINGLE
BULK
BULK
Transmitting/Receiving/Waiting
Receiving
10
Receive
Waiting
(blinking)
Transmit
Waiting
(blinking)
Transmitting
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Operate PCR Editor or your DAW software to transmit the control map data.
Select “EDIROL PCR” as the MIDI output device for PCR Editor or your DAW
software. For details on how to make this setting in your DAW software, refer to
the owner’s manual for the DAW software you’re using.
fig.D-End.eps
When the PCR has finished receiving the control map data, the
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display will indicate “END.” Press the [ENTER] button to complete
the operation.
Error indication
If the data was not received correctly, “ERR” will be blinking in the
display. If this occurs, press the [CANCEL] button and perform the
procedure again from step 1.
Control map data received as Single Bulk will be loaded into the current
memory, meaning that it will be lost when you turn off the power. However, if
you save this control map into one of the internal memories, you won’t need to
re-transmit it to the PCR. Refer to
Saving a control map
(p. 9).
Using control maps
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Using control maps
Saving control map data on your computer (Bulk Transmit)
The PCR-300/500/800 can transmit control map data to your DAW software in the
form of a bulk dump.
In order to transmit a control map you’ve edited on the PCR keyboard to PCR Editor
or other software you’re using, you’ll need to make settings on the PCR to make it
transmit the bulk data.
For more about PCR Editor, refer to
to transmit a control map from PCR Editor, refer to
PCR Editor and the PCR
fig.H-Edit.eps
1
Press the [EDIT] button so it’s lit.
fig.D-Edit.eps
(p. 22).
Using PCR Editor
(p. 14). For details on how
Transferring data between
The display will indicate “EDIT.”
fig.D-Bulk.eps
2
Turn the VALUE knob to make the display indicate “BULK.”
fig.D-BulkR.eps
3
Press the [ENTER] button.
“BLR” will blink in the display (Bulk Receive).
fig.D-BulkT.eps
Turn the VALUE knob to make the display indicate “BLT” (Bulk
4
Transmit).
Alternatively, you can press controller [A2 (1)] instead of using the
VALUE knob.
Controller
[A1 (0)]
[A2 (1)] BULK TRANSMIT Transmit bulk data
Press the [ENTER] button.
5
6
Use the VALUE knob or controllers to choose the type of transmission. Choose the
Item Display Explanation
BULK RECEIVE Receive bulk data
type of data you want to transmit.
Controller
[A1 (0)] SINGLE BULK
[A2 (1)] ALL BULK
fig.D-TSBulk-Wait.eps
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Check the indication in the display, then press the [ENTER] button.
Item Display Explanation
The control map data of the current
memory will be transmitted.
Data for all fifteen control maps in
internal memory (memories 1–F)
will be transmitted.
The rightmost digit of the display will blink, and the PCR will wait to
transmit bulk data.
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Put PCR Editor or your DAW software in recording mode, and then press the
PCR’s [ENTER] button. Data transmission will begin.
Choose “EDIROL PCR 2” as the MIDI input port for PCR Editor or your DAW
software. For details on how to make this setting in your DAW software, refer to
the owner’s manual for the software you’re using.
fig.D-End.eps
When the PCR has finished transmitting the control map data, the
9
display will indicate “END.” Press the [ENTER] button to complete
the operation. You’ll also need to stop recording on your DAW
software.
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Protecting the control maps
By turning the Protect setting on, you can protect the control map data from being
accidentally overwritten.
This will disable All Bulk reception (p. 10) and Save (p. 9) operations, protecting your
valuable data from being overwritten.
The Protect on/off setting is remembered even when the PCR is powered off.
Press the [EDIT] button so it’s lit.
1
fig.D-Edit.eps
The display will indicate “EDIT.”
fig.D-Protect.eps
2
Turn the VALUE knob to make the display indicate “PTC.”
3
Check the indication in the display, then press the [ENTER] button.
The display will indicate the current protect status.
fig.H-Edit.eps
Using control maps
Controller
[A1 (0)] PROTECT OFF
[A2 (1)] PROTECT ON
4
Use the VALUE knob to choose the desired setting, and press the [ENTER] button.
Item Display Explanation
Control map data in internal memory can be rewritten.
Control map data in internal memory cannot be rewritten.
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Using PCR Editor
PCR Editor Ver. 2 is an application that lets you use your computer to create control
maps (called “memory sets” on earlier models of the PCR series) for the EDIROL PCR
series.
fig.controller.eps
Setting the MIDI ports
In order to transfer control maps between PCR Editor and the PCR, you’ll need to
specify the MIDI ports that PCR Editor is to use.
What are MIDI ports?
Input ports
Input port Explanation
EDIROL PCR MIDI IN Receives data that arrives at the PCR’s MIDI IN connector.
EDIROL PCR 1
EDIROL PCR 2
The output destination for the MIDI messages sent when you operate the PCR’s
sliders, knobs, and buttons can be specified independently for each controller. For
details, refer to Two MIDI ports (p. 88).
Receives data from the PCR’s sliders, knobs, and buttons that
are assigned to “PORT 1.”
Receives data from the PCR’s sliders, knobs, and buttons that
are assigned to “PORT 2.”
If you’re receiving bulk data from the PCR, choose “PCR 2” as
the input port.
The PCR-300/500/800 has a total of fifty controllers: [R1]–[R9], [S1]–[S9], [A1]–
[A9], [B1]–[B9], [C1]–[C3], [L1]–[L4], [H1]–[H2], [P1]–[P2], [BEND], [MOD], and
[AFTERTOUCH]. You can freely assign the MIDI message that will be transmitted by
each of these controllers.
Although it is possible to make MIDI message assignments on the PCR itself (->
Assigning MIDI messages on the PCR keyboard
since this allows you to easily assign messages in a graphical screen that resembles
the PCR’s panel.
The fifty messages assigned to the controllers are collectively called a “control map.”
PCR Editor Ver. 2 lets you edit control map data and transfer it between the PCR and
your computer, and also save or load control map settings as SMF data.
* The explanation that follows is for when the PCR is connected via USB. If you’re using a MIDI
connection, specify the MIDI input port and MIDI output to which your PCR is MIDI-connected
instead of “EDIROL PCR 2” and “EDIROL PCR.”
(p. 41)), it’s easiest to use PCR Editor,
Output ports
Output port Explanation
EDIROL PCR MIDI OUT
EDIROL PCR
In order to send a control map you’ve created in PCR Editor to the PCR so that it
can be used, you’ll need to select “PCR” as the output port.
Transmits MIDI messages to the device connected to the PCR’s
MIDI OUT connector.
Transmits MIDI messages to the PCR.
If you’re sending bulk data to the PCR, choose “PCR” as the
output port.
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Using PCR Editor
Windows users
If you have not yet installed PCR Editor in your computer, install it now as
described in the included setup guide.
1
Use a USB cable to connect the PCR to your computer, then switch on the PCR’s
power.
In Windows, choose [Start]-[All Programs]-[PCR Editor V2]-[PCR Editor 2] to start
2
up PCR Editor.
3
In PCR Editor, choose [Options]-[MIDI Devices].
fig.WinMIDIPort-e.eps
4
In the MIDI Devices dialog box, make the MIDI
device settings shown in the illustration.
5
Click [OK] to close the dialog box.
Mac OS X users
If you have not yet installed PCR Editor in your computer, install it now as
described in the included setup guide.
1
Use a USB cable to connect the PCR to your Mac, then switch on the PCR’s
power.
2
From the Mac Finder, open the [Applications]-[PCR Editor V2] folder, and
double-click PCR Editor V2 to start up PCR Editor.
In PCR Editor, choose [Options]-[MIDI Devices].
3
fig.MacMIDIPort-e.eps
In the MIDI Devices dialog box, make the MIDI
4
device settings shown in the illustration.
5
Click [OK] to close the dialog box.
* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
* The screen shots in this document are used in compliance with the guidelines of the Microsoft
Corporation.
* Windows
®
is known officially as: “Microsoft® Windows® operating system.”
* Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
* Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
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Explanation of the menus
File menu
Menu
New
Open
Save
Save As
Import Memory Set
Export Assign List
View Assign List
Creates a new control map.
In the new control map, all controllers will be set to “NO ASSIGN.”
Loads a control map that was saved in SMF format.
For details, refer to
Saves the control map currently being edited by overwriting the
original SMF.
Saves the control map currently being edited in SMF format with
the name you specify. For details, refer to
on your computer
Loads a memory set created in PCR Editor version 1 as a version
2 control map.
Exports an HTML-format list of the messages assigned to each controller of the control map currently being edited.
* The HTML file created by this command cannot be loaded by
means of [File]-[Open].
Displays an HTML-format list of the messages assigned to each
controller of the control map currently being edited.
Explanation
Loading a control map
(p. 23).
Edit menu
Menu
Copy
Paste Pastes the setting from the clipboard to the selected controller.
NO ASSIGN Sets the assignment of the selected controller to “NO ASSIGN.”
Copies the setting of the selected controller to the clipboard.
Explanation
(p. 23).
Saving a control map
Communication menu
Menu
Transmits the control map currently being edited to the current
Transmit
Receive
memory of the PCR keyboard.
For details, refer to
PCR
(p. 22).
Receives the current memory of the PCR into PCR Editor.
For details, refer to
PCR
(p. 22).
Options menu
Menu
MIDI Devices
Show Messages
Specifies the MIDI ports used to communicate with the PCR keyboard.
For details, refer to
Shows the MIDI message settings assigned to each controller in
the main window of PCR Editor. For details, refer to
assigned MIDI messages
Help menu
Menu Explanation
PCR Editor Help
Opens the online manual.
Explanation
Transferring data between PCR Editor and the
Transferring data between PCR Editor and the
Explanation
Setting the MIDI ports
(p. 21).
(p. 14).
Viewing the
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Keyboard shortcuts
You can use the following keyboard shortcuts in PCR Editor.
Using PCR Editor
Command
[File]–[New] Ctrl + N Command + N
[File]–[Open] Ctrl + O Command + O
[File]–[Save] Ctrl + S Command + S
[File]–[Save As] Ctrl + Shift + S Command + Shift + S
[File]–[Exit] Alt + F4 Command + Q
[Edit]–[Copy] Ctrl + C Command + C
[Edit]–[Paste] Ctrl + V Command + V
[Edit]–[NO ASSIGN] Del Del
Next controller Ctrl + F Command + F
Previous controller Ctrl + B Command + B
* In some text boxes, such as the main window’s Title field, the [Edit]–[Copy] and [Edit]–[Paste]
commands are used for text editing.
Windows Macintosh
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Explanation of each window
Main window
fig.EditorMainWindow-e.eps
1
Title
You can enter a name for the control map currently being edited. Only single-byte
alphanumeric characters can be entered as the control map name.
The name you enter here is displayed as the title of the HTML file produced by the
[File]-[Export Assign List] command.
2
Controllers
Click the controller to which you want to assign a MIDI message. When you move
the mouse over a controller (i.e., over the clickable area of a controller), the mouse
cursor will change to the shape. A message assignment window will open
when you click the controller in this state.
Message assignment window
fig.EditorMessageWindow1.epsfig.EditorMessageWindow2.eps
1
2
1
2
3
4
5
* The available items will depend on the controller and on the type of message you assign.
6
7
8
Controller name
Shows the name of the controller you’re editing.
Assign Message
Lets you select the type of MIDI message to assign to the controller.
Menu Explanation
NO ASSIGN
Channel Message Assigns a channel message (CC, note, etc.)
System Realtime/F6 Assigns a system realtime message or F6 (Tune Request)
System Ex Assigns a system exclusive message of up to twenty-four bytes
Free Message
Tempo Assigns tempo control
Cancels the MIDI message assignment
Assigns a MIDI message of up to twenty-four bytes
(multiple messages are allowed)
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Message assignment fields
Here you can specify the value for each parameter of the MIDI message you’ve
selected in the Assign Message list .
For details on the parameters of each MIDI message, refer to
items
(p. 24).
2
Parameter setting
4
8
Output Port
This specifies the USB port on the USB-connected computer to which the MIDI
message will be sent.
Port
Port 1
Port 2 The message will be sent to “EDIROL PCR 2.”
Port 1+2
5
Button Mode
The message will be sent to “EDIROL PCR 1.”
The message will be sent to both “EDIROL PCR 1” and “EDIROL
PCR 2.”
Explanation
For a button-type controller, this specifies the button’s mode.
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Comment
You can enter a comment for the assigned message. Only single-byte
alphanumeric characters can be used when entering the comment.
The comment you enter here is shown in the “PARAMETER” column of the HTML
file produced by the [File]-[Export Assign List] command.
* Comments can be loaded only from an SMF file saved by PCR Editor.
Mode
Unlatch
Latch Button acts as a toggle, switching on or off each time it’s pressed.
Increase
6
Aftertouch Mode
Switched on when button is pressed; switched off when button is
released.
Each time you press the button, the value will increment by 1 (or
decrement by 1 if the minimum value is higher than the maximum
value). When the value has reached the maximum (minimum) value, it will “wrap around” to the minimum (maximum) value.
* You can’t select this if the message type is NOTE.
Explanation
If the controller currently being edited is [A1]–[A9] or [B1]–[B9], this specifies the
aftertouch setting.
Mode
OFF No aftertouch.
Channel Pressure Channel aftertouch will be applied to the specified channel.
Polyphonic Key Pressure
7
Virtual Center Click
Polyphonic aftertouch will be applied to an individual note
number.
Explanation
If the controller currently being edited is [R1]–[R9] or [S1]–[S9], this specifies a
virtual center click (p. 65).
Mode
OFF
ON “Dead zone” near the center.
No “dead zone” near the center.
Explanation
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Using PCR Editor
Using PCR Editor to assign MIDI messages
Assigning a MIDI message
Here’s how to assign a MIDI message to each controller.
fig.EH-Assign.eps_81
In the main window, click the controller to
1
which you want to assign a MIDI message.
fig.EH-AssignMessage.eps_25
2
In the message assignment window, use the
Assign Message field to select the type of
MIDI message that you want to assign.
fig.EH-AssignType.eps_25
3
According to the type of MIDI message
you’ve selected, set the various parameters in
the message assignment area.
For details on the parameters, refer to
Parameter setting items
fig.EH-AssignPort.eps_25
4
In the Output Port field, specify the MIDI
output port.
5
If desired, use the Comment field to add a
comment.
Click [OK].
6
(p. 24).
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Viewing the assigned MIDI messages
You can use either of the following two methods to view the MIDI messages you’ve
assigned.
Assignment list
If you want to use your browser to view a list of the assignments for the current control
map, choose [File]-[View Assign List]. This method is convenient when you want to see
the control map settings at a glance. If you want to save the assignment list as an HTML
file, choose [File]-[Export Assign List]. The “Save As” dialog box will appear; specify
the save destination, assign a file name, and click [Save].
Viewing the assigned messages
If you want the current settings to be shown on each controller in the main window,
choose [Options]-[Show Messages], and add a check mark next to [Show Messages].
This method shows the current settings in simplified form as follows.
fig.EditorViewAssign-e.eps
Display
Meaning
NO ASSIGN
Note
Channel Pressure
Polyphonic Key Pressure
Control Change
Program Change
Program Change (Min-Max)
Bank Select + Program Change
Program Change - Dec
Program Change - Inc
RPN
NRPN
Encoder Simulate
System Realtime/F6
System Ex.
Free Message
Tempo
The color of the indication shows the Output Port setting.
Color Output Port
Yellow
Light blue Port 2
Light green Ports 1+2
Pink NO ASSIGN
Port 1
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Using PCR Editor
Transferring data between PCR Editor and the PCR
Sending
If you’ve used PCR Editor to create control map settings and want to use them on the
PCR keyboard, you’ll need to send the control map currently being edited to the PCR’s
current memory as described below.
* When you send this data, the PCR’s current memory will be overwritten. If you want to preserve
the settings of the PCR’s current memory, you must save them as one of the internal control maps.
(->
Saving a control map
fig.EditorT1-e.eps
From the menu bar, choose [Communication]-
1
[Transmit].
fig.EditorT2-e.eps
A confirmation dialog box will appear. Click
2
[Continue].
fig.EditorT3-e.eps
The Transmit Control Map dialog box will appear.
3
As instructed by the dialog box, set the PCR to wait
for bulk data to be received.
When you’re ready, click [Continue].
4
fig.EditorR4-e.eps
5
A dialog box will indicate that the data is being
transferred.
When the dialog box disappears, transmission has
been completed.
(p. 9))
Receiving
If you want to use PCR Editor to edit a control map that’s currently in the PCR
keyboard, you’ll need to load the control map from the PCR’s current memory into PCR
Editor so that it can be edited. Proceed as follows:
fig.EditorR1-e.eps
From the menu bar, choose [Communication]-
1
[Receive].
fig.EditorR2-e.eps
A confirmation dialog box will appear. Click
2
[Continue].
fig.EditorR3-e.eps
The Receive Control Map dialog box will appear.
3
As instructed by the dialog box, transmit bulk data
from the PCR.
fig.EditorR4-e.eps
4
A dialog box will indicate that the data is being
transferred.
When the dialog box disappears, reception has
been completed.
5
The PCR’s display will indicate “END.” Press the
PCR’s [ENTER] button to return to Play mode.
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6
The PCR’s display will indicate “END.” Press the
PCR’s [ENTER] button to return to Play mode.
Using PCR Editor
Saving a control map on your computer
A control map that you edit using PCR Editor can be saved as an SMF-format file on
your computer, as well as being transferred to or from the PCR keyboard.
* The comments that have been entered for the controllers are also saved in the SMF.
To save a control map as an SMF file, proceed as follows.
1
From the menu bar, choose [File]-[Save As].
If you want to save the settings while overwriting the file that was most recently
opened, choose [File]-[Save].
Specify a file name and click [Save].
2
Loading a control map
You can load control map data that was saved in SMF format.
* You can’t load an SMF that does not include PCR control map data. The SMF must contain
settings for all controllers.
* The contents of the comment field can be loaded only from an SMF file that was saved by PCR
Editor.
Here’s how to load a control map from an SMF file.
1
From the menu bar, choose [File]-[Open].
Specify the SMF file that you want to load, and click [Open].
2
Loading a memory set as a control map
A “memory set (SMF file)” created for an earlier model in the PCR series can be loaded
as a “control map” for the PCR-300/500/800.
Importing a memory set
Controllers that do not exist on earlier models of the PCR series will be set to “NO
ASSIGN.”
* You can’t load an SMF that does not contain memory set data for an earlier model of the PCR
series. The SMF must contain settings for all controllers of the earlier PCR series model.
Here’s how to import a memory set.
From the menu bar, choose [File]-[Import Memory Set].
1
Specify the file that you want to load, and click [Open].
2
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Parameter setting items
The setting items shown in the message assign window will depend on the MIDI message you’ve selected. This section explains the setting items for each MIDI message. Values for
parameters are specified in decimal.
* Within the explanation, values in square brackets [ ] are in hexadecimal.
NO ASSIGN
Clears any message assignment.
No message will be sent even if you operate a
controller that’s set to NO ASSIGN.
fig.EditorNoAssign.eps_35
NO ASSIGN has no parameters to set.
Channel Message
Assigns a channel message.
Use the Type field to select the type of message you
want to assign. According to the message you’ve
selected, set the following parameters.
Note [9n kk vv]
Assign a note message.
fig.EditorChannelMessage.eps_35
You can specify the following parameters for Note.
Item
MIDI Channel
Note Number Note number [kk]
Velocity Velocity [vv]
AFT Mode Aftertouch
Content
MIDI channel [n]
Channel Pressure [Dn vv]
Assign a channel pressure message.
fig.EditorChPres.eps_35
You can specify the following parameters for
Channel Pressure.
Item
MIDI Channel MIDI channel [n]
Min Value
Max Value
Content
Lower value [vv] of channel
pressure
Upper value [vv] of channel
pressure
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Channel Message
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Polyphonic Key Pressure [An kk vv]
Assign a polyphonic key pressure message.
fig.EditorPolyKeyPres.eps_35
You can specify the following parameters for
Polyphonic Key Pressure.
Item
MIDI Channel MIDI channel [n]
Note Number Note number [kk]
Min Value
Max Value
Content
Lower value [vv] of key
pressure
Upper value [vv] of key
pressure
Control Change [Bn cc vv]
Assign a control change message.
fig.EditorCC.eps_35
You can specify the following parameters for Control
Change.
Item
MIDI Channel MIDI channel [n]
Control Number Control number [cc]
Min Value
Max Value
Content
Lower limit of the control
value [vv]
Upper limit of the control
value [vv]
Program Change [Cn pp]
Assign a program change message (with a fixed
program number).
fig.EditorPC1.eps_35
You can specify the following parameters for
Program Change.
Item Content
MIDI Channel
PC Number Program number [pp]
* The range of the program number [pp] is 1–128.
MIDI channel [n]
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Channel Message
Program Change (Min-Max) [Cn pp]
Assign a program change message (with a variable
program number).
fig.EditorPC2.eps_35
You can specify the following parameters for
Program Change (Min-Max).
Item Content
MIDI Channel
Min Number
Max Number
* The range of the program number [pp] is 1–128.
MIDI channel [n]
Lower limit of the program
number [pp].
Upper limit of the program
number [pp].
Bank Select + Program Change
[Bn 00 mm Bn 20 ll Cn pp]
Assign a bank select message and program change
message (all values fixed).
fig.EditorBankSelect.eps_35
You can specify the following parameters for Bank
Select + Program Change.
Item Content
MIDI Channel
Bank MSB Bank number MSB [mm]
Bank LSB Bank number LSB [ll]
PC Number Program number [pp]
* The range of the program number [pp] is 1–128.
MIDI channel [n]
Program Change – Dec
Assign the program change decrement function (PC
DEC).
This will transmit a program change number that is
one less than the program change number most
recently transmitted in the PCR’s program change
mode.
fig.EditorPCDec.eps_35
There are no parameters to specify for Program
Change – Dec.
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Channel Message
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Program Change – Inc
Assign the program change increment function (PC
INC).
This will transmit a program change number that is
one greater than the program change number most
recently transmitted in the PCR’s program change
mode.
fig.EditorPCInc.eps_35
There are no parameters to specify for Program
Change – Inc.
RPN
[Bn 65 mm Bn 64 ll Bn 06 dm Bn 26 dl]
Assign a registered parameter number.
fig.EditorRPN.eps_35
You can specify the following parameters for RPN.
Item
MIDI Channel
RPN MSB
RPN LSB
MSB Min Value
MSB Max Value
Content
MIDI channel [n]
RPN parameter number
MSB [mm]
RPN parameter number LSB
[ll]
Lower limit of data entry
MSB [dm]
Upper limit of data entry
MSB [dm]
NRPN
[Bn 63 mm Bn 62 ll Bn 06 dm Bn 26 dl]
Assign a non-registered parameter number.
fig.EditorNRPN.eps_35
You can specify the following parameters for NRPN.
Item
MIDI Channel
NRPN MSB
NRPN LSB
MSB Min Value
MSB Max Value
Content
MIDI channel [n]
NRPN parameter number
MSB [mm]
NRPN parameter number
LSB [ll]
Lower limit of data entry
MSB [dm]
Upper limit of data entry
MSB [dm]
* The range for the data entry LSB [dl] is fixed at 0–127 and
cannot be changed.
* The range for the data entry LSB [dl] is fixed at 0–127 and
cannot be changed.
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Channel Message
Encoder Simulate [Bn cc 41] – [Bn cc 01]
Assign a function that simulates a rotary encoder.
fig.EditorEncoder.eps_35
You can specify the following parameters for Encoder Simulate.
Item
MIDI Channel
Control Number Controller number [cc]
* This can be assigned to a button, but will not do anything.
MIDI channel [n]
Content
System Realtime/F6 [F6/F8/FA/FB/FC/FF]
Assign a system realtime message or F6 (Tune Request).
fig.EditorSR.eps_35
For System Realtime/F6, use the Status field to choose the message you want to
assign.
Item
F6
F8 Timing clock
FA Start
FB Continue
FC Stop
FF System reset
Tune request
Content
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System Ex. [F0...F7]
Assign a system exclusive message (System Ex.). You can enter up to twenty-four bytes.
fig.EditorSysEx.eps_35
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Table 1: Special characters used in the message entry field
Special
character
DT
SS
S1/S2
?n
?x
Explanation Details
Data insertion location
Beginning of check-
sum calculation
Checksum insertion
location and type
Channel (? is any value between 0–7)
Block number (? is any
value between 0–7)
If you use the automatic checksum calculation function, use
this special character to specify the point at which checksum
calculation is to begin.
If you use the automatic checksum calculation function, use
this special character to specify the point at which the checksum is to be inserted, and its type.
S1: The most common type, used by Roland and other man-
ufacturers.
S2: Choose this if a method other than S1 is used.
If you want a channel number to be inserted in the exclusive
message, use this special character to specify its location
and the upper four bits (a fixed value of 0–7). The current
channel of the PCR will be inserted in the channel section.
If you want a GS block number to be inserted in the exclusive
message, use this special character to specify its location and
the upper four bits (a fixed value of 0–7). The current channel
of the PCR will converted into the block number and inserted.
You can specify the following parameters for System Ex.
Item
You can enter a system exclusive message of up to twenty-four bytes.
Enter each byte as a hexadecimal value separated by a single-byte
space.
The following limitations apply to the input.
* The message must begin with “F0” and end with “F7.”
Message entry field
Data Type
Min Value Lower limit of the data value
Max Value Upper limit of the data value
* You cannot include more than one exclusive message.
* You cannot include messages other than an exclusive
message.
You can enter variable data or a checksum using the special characters described in
try field
to specify the type of data.
If you’ve used the special character “DT” in the message entry field,
use this to specify the type of data to be inserted at that location. For
the types of data that can be specified, refer to
you can specify in the Data Type field
Table 1: Special characters used in the message en-
. If you use the special character “DT,” use the Data Type field
Content
Table 2: Types of data
.
Table 2: Types of data you can specify in the Data Type field
Data type
DT0: 7-bit
DT1: 4-bit/4-bit 2 bytes
DT2: 7-bit/7-bit
(MSB/LSB)
DT3: 7-bit/7-bit
(LSB/MSB)
DT4: 4-bit/
4-bit/4-bit/4-bit
Data length Target of the specified Min Value / Max Value
1 byte Specifies the range of the data itself (0–127)
Specifies the range of the first byte (0–15)
* The second byte is fixed at 0–15
2 bytes
2 bytes
4 bytes
Specifies the range of the MSB (0–127)
* The LSB is fixed at 0–127
Specifies the range of the MSB (0–127)
* The LSB is fixed at 0–127
Specifies the range of change (0–255) between the negative direction (Min) and the positive direction (Max), centered on 8000h.
Example of input
Roland GS TVF CUTOFF FREQ
Block number
F0 41 10 42 12 SS 40 1x 32 DATA SUM F7
Address Data Checksum
Calculation range for checksum
One byte
1. Enter the following in the message entry field.
F0 41 10 42 12 SS 40 1X 32 DT S1 F7
2.
In the Data Type field, choose “DT0.” Specify the
Min Value as “0” and the Max Value as “127.”
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Free Message [...]
Assign a MIDI message.
You can enter up to twenty-four bytes. You may assign more than one MIDI message
if desired.
fig.EditorFreeMessage.eps_35
You can specify the following parameters for Free Message.
Item
You can enter a MIDI message of up to twenty-four bytes. Enter
each byte as a hexadecimal value separated by a single-byte
space.
The following limitations apply to the input.
Message entry field
Data Type
Min Value Lower limit of the data value
Max Value Upper limit of the data value
* You can’t use a checksum.
* You can’t use a special character as the first byte.
You can also enter variable data using the special characters described in
field
Type field to specify the type of data.
If you’ve used the special character “DT” in the message entry
field, use this to specify the type of data to be inserted at that location. For the types of data that can be specified, refer to
2: Types of data you can specify in the Data Type field
Table 1: Special characters used in the message entry
(p. 29). If you use the special character “DT,” use the Data
Content
Tempo
Assign tempo control for transmitting MIDI Clock messages.
fig.EditorTempo.eps_35
There are no parameters to specify for Tempo.
Table
(p. 29).
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