Roland PCR-M1 Owner's Manual

As of November 1, 2006 (EDIROL-1)Information When you need repair service, call your nearest EDIROL/Roland Service Center or authorized EDIROL/Ro

10 Contents of the package The PCR-M1 includes the following items. When you open the package, first make sure that all items are included. If any ar

100 Memory sets MCR-8 MODE 4 (Cubase 5/SX) SET When using this memory set, turn the PCR-M1’s OMNI (p. 51) setting OFF. MCR-8 MODE 4 (Cubase 5/SX)

101 Memory sets H-COMPATIBLE (ProTools LE, Digital Performer) SET (MEMORY: 9) When using this memory set, turn the PCR-M1’s OMNI (p. 51) setting

102 Memory sets GS-B (MEMORY: B)GS-C (MEMORY: C) ParameterMessage (Hex.) Range (Hex.) Ch. Port R1 CHORUS MACRO F0 41 10 42 12 40 01 38 dd SUM F7 0(

103 Memory sets XG SET When using this memory set, you will find it convenient to turn the PCR-M1’s OMNI (p. 51) setting ON. XG-A (MEMORY: D)XG-B

104 Troubleshooting Trouble shooting is organized according to different operating systems. Refer to the icon(s) at the left of the title to find you

105 Troubleshooting • Is USB enabled on your computer? Refer to the operation manual for your computer, and make sure that USB is enabled. • Is there

106 Troubleshooting The “Insert Disk” dialog box does not appear It is possible that the unsuccessfully installed driver is still present.Turn off th

107 Troubleshooting “Found unknown device” appears even though you installed the driver If your computer or USB hub has two or more USB connectors, a

108 Troubleshooting PCR-M1 is not detected when making OMS or FreeMIDI settings (Mac OS 9 users) • Is the PCR-M1 detected? - Reconnect the USB cable.

109 Troubleshooting Deleting the driverIf you were unable to install the driver according to the procedure given, the PCR-M1 may not be recognized c

11 Quick page reference table Before you begin Driver Installation p. 18, p. 31 Settings p. 45Names of things and what they do p. 12Table of operatin

110 Troubleshooting Problems when using the PCR-M1 Can’t play back / record MIDI • Did you plug in the USB cable, or unplug it while an application w

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112 MIDI implementation Model: PCR-M1 Version 1.00 2004.09.1 1. Receive data System exclusive messages ● Universal non-realtime system exclusiveme

113 MIDI implementation ● Program change Status 2nd byteCnH ppHn = MIDI channel number: 0H – FH (Ch.1 – 16)pp = Program number: 00H – 7FH (prog. 1 –

114 MIDI implementation System exclusive message The PCR-M1 is able to transmit the following exclusive messages: exclusivemessages assigned to the

115 MIDI implementation 4. Supplementary material ● Decimal and Hexadecimal table (An “H” is appended to the end of numbers in hexadecimal notation.

116 MIDI implementation fig.midi-chart.eFunction...BasicChannelModeNoteNumber :VelocityAfterTouchPitch BendControlChangeProgramChangeSystem Exclusive

117 Main specifications PCR-M1: MIDI Keyboard Controller ● Keyboard 25 Keys (S.L.I.M with velocity) * S.L.I.M = Short-stroke, Low-profile Impact Me

118 index A AC adaptor jack ... 15Active sensing ... 1

119 index G Generic driver ... 93GM2 MEMORY ... 93GM

12 Names of things and what they do Panel Value knob This knob controls the parameter that is assigned by the system settings. Turning the encoder sp

120 index Pitch Bend ... 49Pitch bend change ... 11

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This product complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC.For EU CountriesFor CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requ

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13 Names of things and what they do Controllers [R1] – [R8], [S1] ([SHIFT] + [R1]) – [S8] ([SHIFT] + [R8]) You can assign MIDI messages to these con

14 Names of things and what they do DEC Button Decreases the value of a setting by one (except in PLAY mode (p. 48)). INC Button Increases the valu

15 Names of things and what they do Rear Panel Security Slot( ) http://www.kensington.com/ Controllers [EXPRESS (P2)] and [HOLD(P1)] You can connect

16 Names of things and what they do Inserting batteries 1 Make sure that the power switch is turned off. 2 Remove the battery cover located on the re

17 Setup This section explains how to install the drivers needed for connecting the PCR to a computer, and make the necessary settings. Getting Conne

18 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Installing the driver Windows XP users 1 Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard an

19 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) 5 Click [OK] to close the System Properties dialog box. 6 Exit all currently running softwa

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20 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) fig.2-7_20 12 The screen will indicate “Please choose your search and installation options” .S

21 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) 16 The screen will indicate “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” .Make sure that the “M

22 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Enabling background processing In Windows XP, make settings to enable background processing.

23 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Windows 2000 users 1 Disconnect all USB cables except for a USB keyboard and USB mouse (if used

24 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

25 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) 13 The screen will indicate “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” .Make sure that the “M

26 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Enabling background processing In Windows 2000, make settings to enable background processing

27 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Windows Me/98 users 1 With the PCR disconnected, start up Windows.Disconnect all USB cables exc

28 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Settings and checking Specifying the MIDI input/output destination Windows XP users * These s

29 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Windows 2000 / Me users * These settings are valid only when using the PCR as a MIDI interface.

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30 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Windows) Windows 98 users * These settings are valid only when using the PCR as a MIDI interface. For de

31 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) Mac OS X users Installing the driver 1 Disconnect all USB cables other than those for your

32 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) Mac OS settings If you’re using the PCR as a MIDI interface (i.e., connected to an external

33 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) Software settings 1 Use the USB cable to connect the PCR to your computer. 1. Set the PCR’s

34 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) Mac OS 9 users Installing the driver Use either OMS or FreeMIDI as the MIDI driver. The inc

35 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) Setting the driver If you are using FreeMIDI, proceed to FreeMIDI settings (p. 38). OMS s

36 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) fig.3-8_35 6 Choose “Open” from the File menu.From the OMS Setting folder that you copi

37 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) fig.OMS3 10 Try moving the fader of the PCR. If the arrow beside number 2 or 3 in the dia

38 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) FreeMIDI settings 1 Use the USB cable to connect the PCR to your computer. 1. Set the PCR’s p

39 Getting Connected and Installing Drivers (Macintosh) fig.FreeMIDI_40 8 Try moving the fader of the PCR. If the number 2 or 3 in the diagram at

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: Us

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41 Operation The PCR-M1 is a controller that transmits MIDI messages. You cannot perform using only the PCR-M1 by itself. You will need to connect it

42 Basic connections and MIDI flow USB connections with your computer – Sending MIDI messages to your application – fig.connect-basic * To prevent ma

43 Basic connections and MIDI flow USB connections with your computer – Using the PCR-M1 as a MIDI interface – * If you want to use Media Player to p

44 Basic connections and MIDI flow When using a MIDI connection fig.diagram * If there are batteries in the unit while an AC adaptor is being used, n

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46 Input / output devicesTwo MIDI ports* Two MIDI ports are available only when using a USB connection (p. 42–43). When using a MIDI connection (p. 4

47 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

48 Use MIDI functionality Startup mode fig.connect-out1 PLAY mode When you power up the PCR-M1, it will start up in PLAY mode. In PLAY mode, playin

49 Use MIDI functionality Features Useful When Playing fig.MEMO While playing the keyboard, move the PITCH Bender to the left to lower the pitch of t

5 IMPORTANT NOTES Repairs and Data • Please be aware that all data contained in the unit’s memory may be lost when the unit is sent for repairs. Impo

50 Use MIDI functionality Setting the MIDI Transmit Channel To control your sound module, set the PCR-M1’s current channel to the MIDI receive cha

51 Use MIDI functionalityOMNIIf you turn the Omni setting ON, all messages will be transmitted on the current channel regardless of the channel that

52 Use MIDI functionality Selecting Sounds on a Sound Module (Sending Program Change / Bank Select Massages) To select a sound on your MIDI sound mo

53 Use MIDI functionality Program Change Mode (PROGRAM CHANGE) This mode lets you transmit a program change message on the current channel (p. 50

54 Use MIDI functionality Bank mode (BANK) This mode lets you transmit a bank select (MSB, LSB) message on the current channel . The program chang

55 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 “

56 Use MIDI functionality Changing the Memory Sets When the PCR-M1 is shipped, its internal memory contains sixteen different settings. For details o

57 Use MIDI functionality Transmitting the current controller values all at once (SNAPSHOT) Once you have set the various controllers to the desired

58 Use MIDI functionality Assign MIDI messages (EDIT) You can assign the following functions to a controller.You will use Edit mode to assign MIDI me

59 Use MIDI functionalitySpecifying the button modeWhen you make Assign settings (p. 58) in Edit mode to assign a message to a button, you must speci

6 Contents Contents of the package ... 10Quick page reference table...

60 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 ca

61 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

62 Use MIDI functionality AFTERTOUCH ASSIGN Here’s how to assign an Aftertouch message to a controller. ● Basic mode fig.edt2 1 Press the [EDIT] bu

63 Use MIDI functionality ● Advanced mode 1–3 Advanced mode 1 of AFTERTOUCH ASSIGN lets you specify the upper and lower limits of the aftertouch valu

64 Use MIDI functionalitySpecifying the range of values (upper and lower limits)If in Edit mode you selected an Assign type (p. 58) that lets you spe

65 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 [ED

66 Use MIDI functionality ● Advanced mode 1 Advanced mode 1 of CONTROL CHANGE ASSIGN lets you specify the upper and lower limits of the control chang

67 Use MIDI functionality ● Advanced mode 2 Advanced mode 2 simulates the operation of a conventional rotary encoder. If this is assigned to a contro

68 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 [ED

69 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 cha

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70 Use MIDI functionality ● Advanced modes 3 and 4 Advanced mode 3 lets you assign the Program Change Decrement function ( PC DEC ) to a controller.A

71 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.Th

72 Use MIDI functionality 9 Press the [ENTER] button. fig.BANK-3 10 Use the [VALUE] dial, the [DEC] [INC] buttons, or the [0] - [F] keys to s

73 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) valu

74 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 sing

75 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

76 Use MIDI functionality Sys Ex. ASSIGN items • Specifying the checksum (p. 76)• Specifying the location of the data (p. 77)• Inputting channel/bl

77 Use MIDI functionality Specifying the location of the data Here’s how to specify the location and data type of the variable portion (data) withi

78 Use MIDI functionality Inputting channel/block data If a system exclusive message includes a channel or GS block number, here’s how to specify t

79 Use MIDI functionality Examples of assigning system exclusive messages • GM2 System On (p. 79)• Master Volume (p. 80)• Bend Pitch Control (p. 8

8 Contents System settings ... 91 F8 CLOCK ON / OFF (Keyboard: 0) ...

80 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

81 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

82 Use MIDI functionality 18. Since the ten byte will contain the checksum, press the [CHECKSUM] key to specify the location at which the checksum

83 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 Cl

84 Use MIDI functionality Copying a MIDI message assignment (ASSIGN COPY) Here’s how a message assigned to a controller can be copied to another con

85 Use MIDI functionality Canceling a MIDI message assignment (NO ASSIGN) Here’s how you can cancel the message assigned to a controller. Once its a

86 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 settin

87 Use MIDI functionality Transmitting/receiving bulk data (BULK) Bulk dump allows a large amount of data to be transferred in a single operation. Fo

88 Use MIDI functionality 6 Transmit bulk data from your sequencer or other device.Specify “PCR” (Mac OS 9: PCR 1) as the MIDI output device for your

89 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 P

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90 Use MIDI functionality Protecting a memory set (PROTECT) If you turn the Protect setting ON, ALL BULK (p. 87) reception and SAVE (p. 86) opera

91 System settings Here’s how you can make various system settings for the PCR-M1. fig.edt2 1 Press the [EDIT] button.The display will indicate “ED

92 System settings F8 CLOCK ON / OFF (Keyboard: 0) Perform steps 1-3. fig.hyo 4. Use the [VALUE] dial, the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the [0] or [

93 System settings KEYBOARD PORT SET (Keyboard: 4) Perform steps 1-3. 4. Use the [VALUE] dial, the [DEC] [INC] buttons or the [1] - [3] keys

94 System settings FACTORY RESET (Keyboard: 8) Perform steps 1–3. fig.rst 4. The display will indicate “RST”. fig.yes 5. Press the [ENTER] button.T

95 System settings VALUE ENCODER (Keyboard: A) This selects the parameter that is transmitted by the VALUE encoder. The “VALUE ENCODER” setting ( p.

96 V-LINK mode When the [SHIFT] button is lit (SHIFT ON), pressing the [V-LINK] button (B3) will make the PCR-M1 transmit a V-LINK ON message and e

97 Appendices This section contains troubleshooting information and explanations of convenient functions.You may read this material as necessary. Mem

98 Memory sets With the factory settings, the GM2 set is assigned to the controllers.Use the included template.The following memory sets are also pro

99 Memory sets MCR-8 MODE 3 (SONAR) SET When using this memory set, turn the PCR-M1’s OMNI (p. 51) setting OFF. MCR-8 MODE 3 (SONAR) - A (MEMORY: