Behringer BCF2000, BCR2000 User Manual

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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

Thank you........................................................................

2

Important Safety Instructions.......................................

3

Legal Disclaimer..............................................................

3

Limited Warranty............................................................

3

1. Introduction ......................................................................................

5

 

1.1 Before you get started.......................................................

5

 

1.2 System requirements.........................................................

5

 

1.3 Online registration..............................................................

5

2.

Introduction to MIDI..................................................

5

 

2.1 MIDI control for beginners...............................................

5

 

2.2

The MIDI standard..............................................................

6

 

2.3

MIDI connections................................................................

6

 

2.4

The MIDI format...................................................................

6

3.

Control Elements and Connections..........................

7

4.

Operation....................................................................

9

 

4.1 The operating modes........................................................

9

 

4.2

“Play” mode menu............................................................

14

 

4.3

Programming.....................................................................

14

 

4.4

MIDI messages...................................................................

17

 

4.5

Settings in the global setup menu.............................

18

 

4.6

Additional functions........................................................

19

5.

Appendix...................................................................

20

6.

Specifications...........................................................

22

Thank you

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

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Important Safety

Instructions

Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient 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 modification should be performed only by qualified personnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears,

alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the

enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient 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 qualified personnel.

Caution

To reduce the risk of fire 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 filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution

These service instructions are for use by qualified service 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 qualified service personnel.

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 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 fit 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 specified by

the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table specified 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 qualified 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.

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 amplifiers) that produce heat.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER IS PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). ALL TRADEMARKS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. MUSIC GROUP ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR ANY LOSS WHICH MAY BE SUFFERED BY ANY PERSON WHO RELIES EITHER WHOLLY OR IN PART UPON ANY DESCRIPTION, PHOTOGRAPH OR STATEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN. COLORS AND

SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT. MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY. FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF MUSIC GROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY TO BIND MUSIC GROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION. THIS MANUAL

IS COPYRIGHTED. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS, ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL,

INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANY KIND, FOR ANY PURPOSE, WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MUSIC GROUP IP LTD.

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

© 2012 MUSIC Group IP Ltd.

Trident Chambers, Wickhams Cay, P.O. Box 146, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

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 office closest to you.

(2)MUSIC Group* warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects 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 period is mandated by applicable local laws. If the product shows any defects within the specified 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.

In case MUSIC Group decides to replace the entire product, 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 efficiently. 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 Fulfiller for your country listed under

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“Support” at behringer.com. If your country is not 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 modified in any way. If the product needs to be modified 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 modification/adaptation shall not be considered a

defect in materials or workmanship. This limited warranty does not cover any such modification/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 modification/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;

connection or operation of the unit in any way 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, fire, flood, 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 notification, 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 confirmations or sales receipts are not accepted for warranty verification 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) This warranty does not detract from the seller’s obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the product and any hidden defect.

§ 9 Amendment

Warranty service conditions are subject to change without 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 Offshore Limited of

Rue de Pequim No. 202-A, Macau Finance Centre 9/J, Macau, including all MUSIC Group companies

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1.Introduction

The B-CONTROL is an extremely flexible 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 virtual instruments, or if you wish to use its broad MIDI functions for controlling rack synthesizers, general MIDI sound generators or effect processors, the B-CONTROL offers 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 certified 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 transport. 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 environmentallyfriendly fashion.

1.1.2 Initial operation

Please make sure the unit is provided with sufficient ventilation, and never place the B-CONTROL on top of an amplifier or in the vicinity of a heater to avoid the risk of overheating.

A power supply unit which meets the necessary 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 filled 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 support area of our website (http://behringer.com).

Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently.

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 (infinitely variable rotary controls) and keys, an entire array of control functions 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 effects 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” (effect 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 filter frequency, filter 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 filter frequency to CC 05

set filter 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, define 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 filter frequency control via dial rotation

Assign the push encoder 2 CC 06 to filter 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 different 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 supporting the MIDI format. Both hardware and software MIDI devices are controlled exactly the same. The only difference 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 effects equipment / software plug-ins such as effects processors, reverbs, compressors, equalizers etc.

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

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, effects etc.

Remotely controlling groove boxes, step sequencers, MIDI generators (such as arpeggiators etc.), DJ software and other “live” software

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 different 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 software tools running on your computer (e.g. software mixers, VST instruments, effect 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 effects equipment.

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 very 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 defines the command type, and the data bytes contain the corresponding values. Different types of MIDI messages used by the B-CONTROL are explained next:

Note messages:

Among keyboard hotshots, Note On and Note Off 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 effects processors also allow rhythmic entering of delay times or song tempos with note commands.

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Note On and Note Off messages have the following data format:

 

Status Byte

Data Byte 1

Data Byte 2

Note Off

&8n (n = channel #)

Note #

Velocity

 

 

 

 

Note On

&9n (n = channel #)

Note #

Velocity

 

 

 

 

Table 2.1: Data format of Note On and Note Off messages

The value range for channel numbers is between 1 and 16; for data bytes it is 0 to 127. Even though Note Off 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 fixed 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 rotary 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:

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 Significant Byte) and LSB

(Least Significant 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 defined 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.

After 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-specific (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 functions­ 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).

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 nonspecific 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 first 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.

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 infinitely variable PUSH ENCODERS are used to send MIDI data. They have two functions (turn and press) that can be assigned to different 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 briefly 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 different MIDI functions are at your disposal.

(5)These LEDs indicate the following:

MIDI IN, OUT A and OUT B illuminate if MIDI data flows 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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CAUTION

 

B–CONTROL

 

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DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

 

 

INSIDE: REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

 

 

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DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

 

 

 

 

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Fig.3.2: The back of the BCF2000 (control elements (13) to (17) coincide with the BCR2000)

(6)Permanently fixed 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.

(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 connected 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.

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