EDIROL PCR Editor

EDIROL PCR Editor is a utility that helps you control key mapping for the Roland PCR MIDI keyboard controllers. All you need in order to have the program work is a MIDI keyboard controller and you're good to go.

Straightforward design

The graphical user interface available in the MIDI editor is extremely simple. It emulates the main control console of Roland's PCR keyboard series with its channels, tempo sliders, velocity trigger pads, and its entire assortment of knobs and buttons. The pads can also be programmed to accept their own individual MIDI channel number and MIDI control data.

PCR controller emulation

Additionally to the trigger pads, users will have access to nine faders that each has its own control ability. They can also be set to control internal mixers. The nine knobs act just like the faders, where the user can assign a MIDI channel number and alter change data.
The middle slider can be used to cross-fade between MIDI assignments or to trigger sound samples on each slide. DJs can also attempt to emulate disk scratching with this small feature.
However, users should know that this is only a part of what Roland's PCR keyboard controller hardware device comes with, since other features like Dynamic Mapping and Transport Controls are missing. In case you plan to control your MIDI sound from your computer, the only output port is the Microsoft GS Wavetable Synth.

Conclusion

This little application is great because it offers all the needed MIDI keyboard functions typical of Roland's PCR controllers to all MIDI keyboards currently connected to your PC. Since the actual device has been discontinued this piece of software is perfect for those that want to enjoy PCR’s abilities in front of a computer screen.
Overall, EDIROL PCR Editor is a great app for musicians who either can't afford or simply can't find the old PCR series, and attempt to emulate the sound on their PCs.