Behringer BCF2000, BCR2000 User Manual

User Manual

B-CONTROL

BCF2000/ BCR2000

FADER BCF2000

Total-Recall USB/MIDI Controller with 8 Motorized Faders

ROTARY BCR2000

Total-Recall USB/MIDI Controller with 32 Illuminated Rotary Encoders

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Table of Contents

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Important Safety Instructions

Legal Disclaimer

Limited Warranty

1. Introduction

1.1 Before you get started

1.2 System requirements

1.3 Online registration

2. Introduction to MIDI

2.1 MIDI control for beginners

2.2 The MIDI standard

2.3 MIDI connections

2.4 The MIDI format

3. Control Elements and Connections

4. Operation

4.1 The operating modes

4.2 “Play” mode menu

4.3 Programming

4.4 MIDI messages

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4.5 Settings in the global setup menu

4.6 Additional functions

5. Appendix

6. Specications

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Thank you

Thank you very much for expressing your condence in BEHRINGER products by
purchasing the B-CONTROL.

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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION. THIS MANUAL

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electronic components of this product to be free of defects

period is mandated by applicable local laws. If the product

Incase MUSICGroup decides to replace the entire product,

Important Safety Instructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry
electrical current of su cient magnitude

to constitute risk of electric shock.
Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with
¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. Allother
installation or modi cation should be performed only
by quali edpersonnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alertsyou to the presence of uninsulated

dangerous voltage inside the
enclosure-voltage that may be su cient to constitute a
risk ofshock.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alertsyou to important operating and

maintenance instructions in the
accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

Caution

To reduce the risk of electric shock, donot

remove the top cover (or the rear section).
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
quali ed personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of  re or electric shock,

do not expose this appliance to rain and
moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing liquids and no objects  lled with liquids,
suchas vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions are for use

by quali ed ser vice personnel only.
Toreduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any
servicing other than that contained in the operation
instructions. Repairs have to be performed by quali ed
servicepersonnel.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including ampli ers) that produce heat.

or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. Ifthe
provided plug does not  t into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Use only attachments/accessories speci ed by
themanufacturer.

12. Use only with the
cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table speci ed by the
manufacturer, orsold with
the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to quali ed service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
beendropped.

15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket
outlet with a protective earthing connection.

16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is
used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES
ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND
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MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH
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FULLFILLERSAND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF
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LIMITED WARRANTY

§ 1 Warranty

(1) This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased
the product from a MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller in
the country of purchase. A list of authorized resellers can
be found on BEHRINGER’s website behringer. com under
“Where to Buy”, or you can contact the MUSIC Group o
closest to you.

(2) MUSICGroup* warrants the mechanical and

in material and workmanship if used under normal
operating conditions for a period of one (1) year from
the original date of purchase (see the Limited Warranty
terms in §4 below), unless a longer minimum warranty

shows any defects within the speci ed warranty period
and that defect is not excluded under §4, MUSICGroup
shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product
using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts.

thislimited warranty shall apply to the replacement
product for the remaining initial warranty period, i.e.,
one (1) year (or otherwise applicable minimum warranty
period) from the date of purchase of the original product.

(3) Upon validation of the warranty claim, the repaired
or replacement product will be returned to the user
freight prepaid by MUSICGroup.

(4) Warranty claims other than those indicated above
are expressly excluded.

PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. IT IS YOUR PROOF
OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF
OFPURCHASE.

§ 2 Online registration

Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER
equipment right after your purchase at behringer. com
under “Support” and kindly read the terms and conditions
of our limited warranty carefully. Registeringyour
purchase and equipment with us helps us process
your repair claims quicker and more e ciently.
Thankyouforyour cooperation!

§ 3 Return materials authorization

(1) To obtain warranty service, please contact the
retailer from whom the equipment was purchased.
Should your MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be
located in your vicinity, you may contact the MUSICGroup
Authorized Ful ller for your country listed under

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“Support” at behringer. com. Ifyour country is not

• connection or operation of the unit in any way

This warranty does not detract from the seller’s

Warranty service conditions are subject to change without

listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with
by our “OnlineSupport” which may also be found under
“Support” at behringer. com. Alternatively,please submit
an online warranty claim at behringer. com BEFORE
returning the product. All inquiries must be accompanied
by a description of the problem and the serial number
of the product. Afterverifying the product’s warranty
eligibility with the original sales receipt, MUSICGroup
will then issue a ReturnMaterials Authorization
(“RMA”)number.

(2) Subsequently, the product must be returned in
its original shipping carton, together with the return
authorization number to the address indicated by
MUSICGroup.

(3) Shipments without freight prepaid will not
beaccepted.

§ 4 Warranty Exclusions

(1) This limited warranty does not cover consumable
parts including, but not limited to, fuses and batteries.
Where applicable, MUSICGroup warrants the valves or
meters contained in the product to be free from defects
in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90)
days from date of purchase.

(2) This limited warranty does not cover the product
if it has been electronically or mechanically modi ed
in any way. If the product needs to be modi ed or
adapted in order to comply with applicable technical
or safety standards on a national or local level, inany
country which is not the country for which the
product was originally developed and manufactured,
thismodi cation/adaptation shall not be considered a
defect in materials or workmanship. Thislimited warranty
does not cover any such modi cation/adaptation,
regardless of whether it was carried out properly or not.
Under the terms of this limited warranty, MUSICGroup
shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from
such a modi cation/adaptation.

(3) This limited warranty covers only the product
hardware. It does not cover technical assistance for
hardware or software usage and it does not cover
any software products whether or not contained in
the product. Any such software is provided “AS IS”
unless expressly provided for in any enclosed software
limitedwarranty.

(4) This limited warranty is invalid if the
factory- appliedserial number has been altered or
removed from theproduct.

(5) Free inspections and maintenance/repair work
are expressly excluded from this limited warranty,
inparticular, if caused by improper handling of the
product by the user. This also applies to defects caused
by normal wear and tear, in particular, of faders,
crossfaders, potentiometers, keys/buttons, guitar strings,
illuminantsand similar parts.

(6) Damage/defects caused by the following conditions
are not covered by this limited warranty:

• improper handling, neglect or failure to operate the
unit in compliance with the instructions given in
BEHRINGER user or service manuals;

that does not comply with the technical or safety
regulations applicable in the country where the
product is used;

• damage/defects caused by acts of God/Nature
(accident,  re,  ood, etc) or any other condition that
is beyond the control of MUSICGroup.

(7) Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by
unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the
limitedwarranty.

(8) If an inspection of the product by MUSICGroup
shows that the defect in question is not covered by the
limited warranty, the inspection costs are payable by
thecustomer.

(9) Products which do not meet the terms of this
limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer’s
expense. MUSICGroup or its authorized service center will
inform the buyer of any such circumstance. If the buyer
fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after
noti cation, MUSICGroup will return the unit C.O.D. with
a separate invoice for freight and packing. Such costs will
also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a
written repair order.

(10) MUSIC Group Authorized Resellers do not sell new
products directly in online auctions. Purchasesmade
through an online auction are on a “buyer beware” basis.
Online auction con rmations or sales receipts are not
accepted for warranty veri cation and MUSICGroup will
not repair or replace any product purchased through an
online auction.

§ 5 Warranty transferability

This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the
original buyer (customer of authorized reseller) andis
not transferable to anyone who may subsequently
purchase this product. No other person (reseller,etc.)
shallbe entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf
of MUSICGroup.

§ 6 Claim for damage

Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable
local laws, MUSICGroup shall have no liability to the buyer
under this warranty for any consequential or indirect
loss or damage of any kind. In no event shall the liability
of MUSICGroup under this limited warranty exceed the
invoiced value of the product.

§ 7 Limitation of liability

This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive
warranty between you and MUSICGroup. It supersedes
all other written or oral communications related to this
product. MUSICGroup provides no other warranties for
this product.

§ 8 Other warranty rights and
nationallaw

(1) This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the
buyer’s statutory rights as a consumer in any way.

(2) The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein
are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of
applicable mandatory local laws.

(3)

obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the
product and any hidden defect.

§ 9 Amendment

notice. For the latest warranty terms and conditions
and additional information regarding MUSICGroup’s
limited warranty, please see complete details online at
behringer. com.

* MUSICGroup Macao Commercial O shore Limited of
RuedePequim No. 202-A, Macau Finance Centre 9/J, Macau,
including all MUSICGroup companies

5 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/R O TA RY BCR2000 User Manual

1. Introduction

The B-CONTROL is an extremely exible control surface suitable for a wide array
of applications. Regardless of whether you want to intuitively control your
sequencer software with mixers, plug-ins and vir tual instruments, or if you wish
to use its broad MIDI functions for controlling rack synthesizers, general MIDI
sound generators or eect processors, the B-CONTROL oers you tremendous
ease of use that leaves no wishes open.

To ensure the highest possible operating safety, our equipment is manufactured
according to the highest quality standards in the audio industry.
Additionally, we produce our equipment adhering to the ISO9000 certied
management system.

◊ The following user’s manual is intended to familiarize you with the

unit’s control elements, so that you can master all the functions.
After having thoroughly read the user’s manual, store it at a safe place
for future reference.

1.1 Before you get started

1.1.1 Shipment

The B-CONTROL was carefully packed at the assembly plant to assure
secure transpor t. Should the condition of the cardboard box suggest that damage
may have taken place, please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical
indications of damage.

◊ Damaged equipment should NEVER be sent directly to us. Please inform

the dealer from whom you acquired the unit immediately as well as
the transportation company from which you took delivery of the unit.
Otherwise, all claims for replacement / repair may be rendered invalid.

◊ To assure optimal protection of your B-CONTROL during use or

transport, we recommend utilizing a carrying case.

◊ Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage due to

storage or shipping.

◊ Never let unsupervised children play with the B-CONTROL or with

its packaging.

◊ Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally-

friendly fashion.

1.1.2 Initial operation

Please make sure the unit is provided with sucient ventilation, and never place
the B-CONTROL on top of an amplier or in the vicinity of a heater to avoid the
risk of overheating.

A power supply unit which meets the necessar y safety requirements is enclosed
for connecting the B-CONTROL to the mains.

1.1.3 Warranty

Please take a few minutes and send us the completely lled out warranty
card within 14 days of the date of purchase to assure unproblematic warranty
processing in the future. You may also register online at behringer.com.
The serial number needed for the registration is located at the top of the unit.
Failure to register your product may void future warranty claims.

1.2 System requirements

For USB operation:

Up-to-date Windows PC or MAC with a USB connection

◊ The B-CONTROL supports WINDOWS XP and MAC OS X “USB MIDI

compatibility”. Soon, you will be able to download drivers for
other operating systems, for multi unit support, new presets
as well as a WINDOWS editor software free of charge. Just click
behringer.com to get it for free.

◊ The BCF2000 / BCR2000 can also be operated stand-alone without a

PC as a pure MIDI controller. Software control via MIDI is also possible,
provided your computer has a MIDI interface.

1.3 Online registration

Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase
by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of our
warranty carefully.

Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention to have it
repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact
the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your
BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact
one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in the
original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact
Information). Should your country not be listed, please contact the distributor
nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in the suppor t area of our website
(http://behringer.com).

Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair
claims more quickly and eciently.

Thank you for your cooperation!

2. Introduction to MIDI

2.1 MIDI control for beginners

Application possibilities for both B-CONTROL models, the BCF2000 and
the BCR2000, are truly wide-ranging. We’ll start with a couple of general
explanations and examples that should quickly let you get a good understanding
of MIDI basics.

What exactly does the B-CONTROL do?

Simply put, this a remote control for all kinds of MIDI equipment. Using the faders
(BCF2000 only), encoders (innitely variable rotary controls) and keys, an entire
array of control func tions can be performed. Adjusting these parameters, you can
control various functions of external (hardware or software) equipment in real
time. For example, countless software mixers, sound generators or eects can
be remotely controlled. With these software applications, you are dealing with
simulations of “real” equipment in your computer, whereby they are visually
represented on the computer screen, while the computer takes over the function
of replicating their respective functions.

And how does it work?

You can assign particular MIDI data to each control element on the B-CONTROL;
for example, you can assign the so-called “MIDI-Controller 7” (CC 07) that adjusts
the volume of a MIDI device to one of the controls on your BCF2000 / BCR2000.
If you move / turn the corresponding control on your B-CONTROL, you can hear
how the volume on the receiving MIDI device also changes (provided it is also
connected to an audio output). Keep the following in mind:

◊ MIDI data is only control data and contains no audio information!

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What settings do I have to make? Where? How?

Often, you can assign MIDI control data numbers, the so-called control change
or CC numbers, to individual MIDI parameters. That’s particularly the case with
music software such as software sequencers, mixers and sound generators as
well as the so-called “plug-ins” (eect units or sound generators integrated
into the software).

Basically, you have 2 options:

You either set the desired control numbers at the B-CONTROL and transmit
them to the software you are controlling, or you can set the desired control data
directly on your MIDI device and let the B-CONTROL receive the information about
number assignment using the LEARN procedure.

Example:

On a software synthesizer, you want to control lter frequency, lter resonance
and volume using the MIDI controllers 5, 6 and 7.

To receive MIDI data, you’ll need to perform the following settings on your
software synthesizer:

• set lter frequency to CC 05

• set lter resonance to CC 06 (receive)

• set volume to CC 07 (receive)

To get detailed information on how to assign them, please refer to chapter

4.3.2 “Programming in the EDIT mode” on page 13.

Now, dene in the B-CONTROL the control elements that will control these
3 parameters. You can either use the Learn function if the software synthesizer
gives you the option to send its CC data via MIDI, or you can implement the
following settings manually:

• Assign the push encoder 1 CC 05 to lter frequency control via dial rotation

• Remotely controlling transport functions (playback, forward, stop etc.)

on sequencers, hard disk recorders, drum computers etc.

• Using BCF2000 faders as drawbar control for virtual or digital

organ expanders

• Controlling MIDI-enabled lighting equipment

• Live control of volume and sound parameters on expanders

• Triggering (i.e. playing live) short samples, drum loops, shouts, eects etc.

• Remotely controlling groove boxes, step sequencers, MIDI generators

(such as arpeggiators etc.), DJ software and other “live” sof tware

• Program changes and volume control on sound generators ( just like on a

master keyboard)

• Likewise, applicable to band keyboardists, solo entertainers, organists,

electronic music performers, DJs, sound engineers, home / project studio
owners, theater technicians etc.

2.2 The MIDI standard

The MIDI standard (Musical Instruments Digital Interface) was developed in
the early ’80s to make communication between equipment from dierent
manufacturers possible. Over the years, the MIDI interface has become hugely
popular; it has become a matter of fact that complete studios can be connected
via MIDI.

At the center of any such network is at least one computer that controls
peripheral equipment. You can use the B-CONTROL in such a studio to control
your sequencer or other sof tware tools running on your computer (e.g. software
mixers, VST instruments, eect plug-ins). But even if you don’t use a computer,
you can use the B-CONTROL as a central control surface in your studio for
comfortably editing your rack synthesizers, GM/GS/XG sound generators and
eects equipment.

• Assign the push encoder 2 CC 06 to lter resonance control via dial rotation

• Assign the push encoder 3 CC 07 to volume control via dial rotation

How do I wire the B-CONTROL?

Several classic examples can be found in the explanations of dierent operating
modes (see chapter 4.1 “The Operating Modes”). Basically, the following applies:

• If you want to control hardware MIDI equipment, use the MIDI connectors

• To control software MIDI equipment, you can either use the MIDI connectors

on your B-CONTROL – provided your computer has a MIDI interface –
or you can use a USB connection

• To remotely control both hardware and software equipment,

several combination modes are available. These are explained in chapter 4.1

What kinds of equipment can I control with the
B-CONTROL?

You can basically control any device suppor ting the MIDI format. Both hardware
and software MIDI devices are controlled exactly the same. The only dierence is
in the wiring.

Here are a couple of suggestions on how you can use
your B-CONTROL:

• Editing sound parameters of (virtual) synthesizers, sound samplers,

GM/GS/XG sound generators

• Controlling parameters on eects equipment / software plug-ins such as

eects processors, reverbs, compressors, equalizers etc.

• Remotely controlling software mixers (volume, panorama, equalizers etc.)

2.3 MIDI connections

The MIDI connections in the back of your B-CONTROL feature the standard 5-pin
DIN connectors. You will require MIDI cables to connect your B-CONTROL to other
MIDI equipment. In general, commercially available ready-to-use cables can and
should be used. Their length should not exceed 15 m (50 ft.).

MIDI IN: Used for receiving MIDI data (parameter feedback, SysEx data),
or to mix MIDI signals with the B-CONTROL signals (merge function).

MIDI OUT A / B: Data for controlling other MIDI equipment can be sent through
the MIDI outputs.

◊ The B-CONTROL has two MIDI outputs. MIDI OUT B can be configured

as MIDI Thru, so that the incoming data at MIDI IN can be passed
through unaffected.

2.4 The MIDI format

Although your B-CONTROL is ver y easy to use, it still makes sense to review
some information about this data format. Each MIDI command, also called
message, consists of a status byte and up to two data bytes. The status byte
denes the command type, and the data bytes contain the corresponding values.
Dierent types of MIDI messages used by the B-CONTROL are explained next:

Note messages:

Among keyboard hotshots, Note On and Note O messages are among the
essential MIDI messages. Playing MIDI instruments from a master keyboard
or computer is only possible with these messages. The B-CONTROL can also
send Note Messages; however, this is not absolutely necessary to play music.
This way, note events are also used to trigger drumloops or individual notes from
a sampler. Many eects processors also allow rhythmic entering of delay times or
song tempos with note commands.

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Note On and Note O messages have the following
data format:

Status By te Data By te 1 Data Byte 2

Note O &8n (n = channel #) Note # Velocity

Note On &9n (n = cha nnel #) Note # Velocity

Table 2.1: Data format of Note O n and Note O messag es

The value range for channel numbers is between 1 and 16; for data bytes it
is 0 to 127. Even though Note O messages are not really used by keyboarders
anymore, the B-CONTROLs support sending this status information.

Velocity corresponds to the key pressure, and therefore to the volume of a
touch-sensitive keyboard (piano). Since the B-CONTROL does not feature
touch-sensitive keys, the velocity value is transmitted with a xed value that can
be set during programming.

◊ A note command can only be assigned to keys, footswitches and push

functions of the encoder.

Control Change (CC):

Control Change Messages are some of the most “powerful” MIDI messages.
Using them, a vast number of parameters and functions can be recalled and
automated. Individual control elements (faders, rotary dials, keys etc.) can be
assigned to CC messages on your B-CONTROL. Because not only keys but also
faders and rotar y dials can be used, control values can be controlled in real time
either statically or dynamically. A list with the standard controller numbers can
be found in this user manual’s appendix.

NRPN:

Program Change Messages and MIDI Bank Select:

Program change messages are used to recall programs / presets in MIDI devices
connected to your B-CONTROL. 128 program numbers can be recalled. For devices
with more than 128 presets, use the bank select function, which lets you select a
storage bank before sending a program change.

Running Status:

Because the MIDI interface is a serial data transmission format (meaning that
its data is transmitted as a succession of individual data segments), it became
apparent very quickly that it may not be fast enough. To avoid perceptible delays
in the output of MIDI data, Running Status was designed. It suppresses the
transmission of the status byte when the same MIDI messages are transmitted
in succession. This means that, for example, during a continuous change of
the data byte of a controller (e.g. volume), the status byte is only sent once.
The only thing that is transmitted are the changes in the data byte. This goes on
until another status byte is sent. 8 bits are saved for each message sent.

SysEx Dump:

System-Exclusive data refer to a function that makes transmission of nonspecic
data via MIDI possible. This is often used for reading out memory contents and
storing them externally.

The status byte notes the data type (SysEx); the rst three data bytes are a
manufacturer ID, so that when you have a large MIDI network, you can still “talk”
to the correct MIDI device.

To make using several identical B-CONTROLs at the same time possible, you can
assign a device number (device ID) in the global setup menu to each B-CONTROL,
which assures that only the correct device receives the data intended for it.

Additionally, controllers that have no standardized assignment can also be
used, and can therefore be assigned according to no predetermined rule.
These controllers are called NRPNs (Non-Registered Parameter Numbers).
NRPNs are further subdivided into MSB (Most Signicant Byte) and LSB
(Least Signicant Byte) in order to achieve a higher resolution. A lower resolution
is particularly easy to observe during fader movement of a mixer, in which 7-bit
(= 128 values) jumps in the signal level can be heard. By subdividing NRPNs
into MSB and LSB, you can achieve 14-bit resolution of faders and rotary dials,
which means that the movement of a fader is divided into more than 16,000
steps (214)! In addition to NRPNs, there are also RPNs (Registered Parameter
Numbers). RPN commands are dened as GM (general MIDI), GS (Roland) and
XG (Yamaha) MIDI standards.

Pitch Bend:

The pitch-bend wheel of a keyboard is used for tone modulation and has its own
commands in the MIDI format.

Af ter Touch:

MIDI keyboards featuring After Touch can respond to varying key pressure even
after you release the key (i.e. after the keystroke is over) and can send this data
via MIDI. This function either reacts key-specic (key pressure) or it reacts to all
notes at the same time (channel pressure).

MIDI Machine Control (MMC):

With MIDI Machine Control, you can assign transport func tions of a sequencer or
drum computer (e.g. start, stop, FFW / RWD) and locator points to individual keys
with a permanently adjustable time position (locate, punch in / out points).

3. Control Elements and Connections

In this chapter, we will describe various control elements of your B-CONTROL.
All controls and connectors are explained in detail, and we’ll give you useful tips
on how to use them.

(1) The 8 innitely variable PUSH ENCODERS are used to send MIDI data.

They have two functions (turn and press) that can be assigned to dierent
MIDI commands.

(2) Each of these 16 KEYS can send one MIDI command.

(3) The four-digit LED display indicates the current operating software version

briey during startup. After that, it shows the selected preset number.
When in play mode, activating one of the control elements indicates
value changes on the LED in real time. When in programming mode,
it indicates the type of MIDI commands, program / channel numbers and
parameter values.

(4) Using the ENCODER GROUP keys, four so-called encoder groups per preset

can be recalled, so that eight PUSH encoders for a total of 64 dierent MIDI
functions are at your disposal.

(5) These LEDs indicate the following:

MIDI IN, OUT A and OUT B illuminate if MIDI data ows through the
respective connectors.

USB Mode illuminates if a USB connection to a computer is active
(your computer must be on).

The FOOT SW LEDs illuminate if the footswitch is pressed.

FOOT CTRL LED (BCF2000 only) illuminates when the footcontroller is
actuated (MIDI data is sent).

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(2)

(10)

(7)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(8)

(9)

BCR2000 BCF2000

Fig. 3.1: The control sur face of the B-CON TROLs

(13)

(14)

(15)

Fig.3.2: The b ack of the BCF2000 (con trol elements (13) to (17) coincide with the BCR200 0)

(6) Permanently xed functions are assigned to this key section:

STORE saves presets.

LEARN gets you to the LEARN mode.

EDIT gets you to the EDIT mode.

Using the EXIT key, you exit a programming level (edit mode / global setup).
Use it also to cancel a store or copy procedure.

(16) (17) (12) (11)

CAUTION

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECT RIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO U SER-SERVICEABLE PA RTS
INSIDE: REFER SERVICIN G TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR EL ECTRIC SHOCK

NOT EXPOSE THIS EQU IPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

DO

OUT A INOUT B/THRU CONTROLLER SWITCH

B–CONTROL

BCF2000

USB •MI DI •FA DER • CONTROLLER

型 号:

BCF2000

MIDI控制器
制造商:

Behringer

Holdings (Pte

中国制造

Ltd

警告

电击危险

请勿打开机盖

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(7) The eight 100-mm faders of the BCF2000 are freely assignable for controlling

MIDI commands. They are motorized, so they automatically slide into the
predetermined position when you switch to another preset. If the software
you are controlling or the MIDI device to which your B-CONTROL is connec ted
support parameter feedback, the fader positions change automatically.

(8) Using the PRESET keys, 32 presets can be recalled. The preset number is

shown in the display.

(9) These four keys can be assigned to any MIDI command of your choice.