I am 95% guitar player and 5% into the other things like sonar and now this new device. I was really looking for something to help make drums a little easier for me. I can say I think I will be 100% pleased with this unit. I guess it is time to start watching video's then start reading. I tried it with addictive drums and didn't have any luck. I think I am going to work on getting something hopefully easy like studio instruments to work for me. For some reason I thought it would be easier. I have gotten it to barely communicate with sonar. It is a little intimidating, sort of like the first time I loaded up sonar 8. Either one won't do you wrong, but I'm sold on the PCR.
It may be a simple matter of more controls or appealing layout. It's little brother, the A-Pro, is just as easy I'm sure. The PCR is actually very easy to program and use as an interface for SONAR. But I suppose the A-Pro will have the exact same functionality.
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In fact, you can always save as many assignment configuration files you want on your PC and transfer them to the PCR with out a hitch (just hit the right button is the correct sequence, but it is really simple, trust the Rocker!). Now ACT is ACT and it may not make a difference which SONAR friendly controller you chose.
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The bundle software is different, but if you are already using SONAR, who cares? This could be a lot to consider. And if you are a control freak like the most of us, you will note that the PCR has a total 50 fully assignable controls whereas the A-Pro falls short of that by 5 less. The only other distinctive differences between the two may be the display which is no concern for me the PCR has a metal like plate around the knobs, pads and sliders AND the PCR has what my be completely useless or a convenient pan control or DJ style crossfader. So more buttons on the PCR, not the A-Pro, it has only EIGHT! Both have nine encoders (or nobs) and nine faders (of slide controls) They both seem to share the programming controls, the same combo modulation/pitch bend stick (a Roland trademark) and both have inputs/outputs/plugs on the left side (very convenient. The more appealing feature the PCR has over the A-Pro is that is has 18 pads (yes, I said EIGHTEEN) for drums, samples and/or triggers (for sample or loops) or whatever you want them to do. For instance, I prefer the transport buttons on the left side like the PCR instead of the top just above the keys on the A-PRO. It isn't that complicated as it seems (like most things, I guess). After getting acquainted with the PCR, after reading and posting here and watching just a couple of YouTube videos (yes, there is a guy out there showing some nifty short cuts in programming) that really helped me. I'll just chime in since I own a PCR-300 (just bragging, not complaining).Īnyhow, I understand your desire for an easy to use interface.