Edirol PCR-X00 Series: "Tutorial"-mapping controls
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 1:23 pm
Having bought a PCR-300, I then lost a lot of time having to "Search" for how to get the controls to work as Ableton has no "native" control surface support for the PCR
- hope this helps others to actually make music.
The thread contains my journey to making Controller Maps and the Control Maps I made:
v2.4
http://www.ableton.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 432#609432
The information here may also help owners of other Edirol devices (like PCR-M1) although they will have to make their own Control Maps based on the information contained here.
If you make a usefull Control Map, post it so others can play along...
Please note, I edit the posts as time goes by, only posting if something really new comes up.
So small "hints"/observations can turn up, without there coming a new post
- an attempt to keep the number of posts small.
At some stage I will try and make a document instead ...
If there is anything I should have or gotten wrong, PM me so I can include or change what I got wrong.
Owen Brotherwood, Denmark, 2008.
OK, got a sound out of Ableton, but how to use the knobs on a PCR?
There seems to be two methods to map controls for a PCR:
- Use a hidden feature in Ableton called "User Remote Scripts" or UserConfiguration.txt or automap http://www.ableton.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 101#609101
- Use the "MIDI" button: MIDI Map Mode Switch (the quickest way for the PCR to control Live). Rolands Control Maps @ Roland use this technique http://www.ableton.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 790#608790
Well, a third method is also possible, emulate a supported controller.
I have now emulation of a Tranzport for usage in "transport" type of mapping.
And one can also use Bome Midi Translator / MIDI Yoke to make the fourth solution, but I'll wait with that one as this would mean Mac wouldn't be able to use it, which would be a shame.
Other things:
Roland Support:
http://www.roland.com/products/en/PCR-300/index.html
Check for PCR system version
PCR-300/-500/-800 System Program Ver.1.04
I have not been able to get the software that came with the PCR (Cakewalk Production Plus Pack, inc Sonar LE) to "work" with the PCR http://www.edirol.net/products/en/PCR-3 ... lk_ppp.pdf
- I am no way near the "with SONAR" as shown at (Sonar Home Studio 6) http://media.roland.com/en/IT/PCR_IT/index.html
So be warned, one may not be getting what you thought: but it could just be me not using enough time with Cakewalk, and going to quickly to Live ...
Which make possible "nice things" with Bome Midi Translator very difficult...
Search:
pcr-300 pcr-500 pcr-800
- hope this helps others to actually make music.
The thread contains my journey to making Controller Maps and the Control Maps I made:
v2.4
http://www.ableton.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 432#609432
The information here may also help owners of other Edirol devices (like PCR-M1) although they will have to make their own Control Maps based on the information contained here.
If you make a usefull Control Map, post it so others can play along...
Please note, I edit the posts as time goes by, only posting if something really new comes up.
So small "hints"/observations can turn up, without there coming a new post
- an attempt to keep the number of posts small.
At some stage I will try and make a document instead ...
If there is anything I should have or gotten wrong, PM me so I can include or change what I got wrong.
Owen Brotherwood, Denmark, 2008.
OK, got a sound out of Ableton, but how to use the knobs on a PCR?
There seems to be two methods to map controls for a PCR:
- Use a hidden feature in Ableton called "User Remote Scripts" or UserConfiguration.txt or automap http://www.ableton.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 101#609101
- Use the "MIDI" button: MIDI Map Mode Switch (the quickest way for the PCR to control Live). Rolands Control Maps @ Roland use this technique http://www.ableton.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 790#608790
Well, a third method is also possible, emulate a supported controller.
I have now emulation of a Tranzport for usage in "transport" type of mapping.
And one can also use Bome Midi Translator / MIDI Yoke to make the fourth solution, but I'll wait with that one as this would mean Mac wouldn't be able to use it, which would be a shame.
Other things:
Roland Support:
http://www.roland.com/products/en/PCR-300/index.html
Check for PCR system version
At the time of writing, the following is available:While holding down the [DYNAMIC MAPPING] and [L1] button, turn on the power. The display will indicate the version.
* After checking the version, you must turn the power off, then on again.
PCR-300/-500/-800 System Program Ver.1.04
I have not been able to get the software that came with the PCR (Cakewalk Production Plus Pack, inc Sonar LE) to "work" with the PCR http://www.edirol.net/products/en/PCR-3 ... lk_ppp.pdf
- I am no way near the "with SONAR" as shown at (Sonar Home Studio 6) http://media.roland.com/en/IT/PCR_IT/index.html
So be warned, one may not be getting what you thought: but it could just be me not using enough time with Cakewalk, and going to quickly to Live ...
- so far, I cannot find any tech. specs on how it works"Dynamic Mapping” — intelligent assignment of controls
Which make possible "nice things" with Bome Midi Translator very difficult...
Search:
pcr-300 pcr-500 pcr-800