Behringer UMX610 User Manual
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User Manual
U-CONTROL
UMX490/UMX610
The Ultimate Studio in a Box:
49-Key/61-Key USB/MIDI
Controller Keyboard with USB/
Audio Interface, 100 Software
Instruments, 50 VST Effects,
energyXT2.5 Compact Music
Production Software and
NI KorePlayer Software
Sound Module
Thank you
Thank you for showing your confidence in BEHRINGER
products by purchasing the UMX. The UMX is an extremely
flexible master keyboard with a controller unit that can be
used for a wide array of applications. Whether you need
independent control of computer rack synthesizers, General
MIDI sound modules or effects devices, or want to use the
UMX for conveniently operating sequencing software or
computer plug-ins—the UMX offers you tremendous ease of
use and allows you to realize your ideas intuitively.
This manual is available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian,
Polish, Dutch, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Portuguese, Greek, Japanese
and Chinese. There may also be more current versions of this document.
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Table of Contents
Thank you ..................................................................... 1
Important Safety Instructions ................................... 2
1. Before you get started ........................................... 3
2. Introduction to MIDI ............................................... 4
3. Control elements and connections ...................... 6
4. Operation ................................................................. 7
Specifications ............................................................. 13
Appendix ....................................................................14
Limited Warranty ....................................................... 15
Legal Disclaimer ........................................................ 16
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Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or
back). No user-serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified
personnel. Only qualified personnel may perform repairs.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
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.
Read these instructions.[1].
Keep these instructions.[2].
Heed all warnings.[3].
Follow all instructions.[4].
Do not use this apparatus near water.[5].
Clean only with dry cloth.[6].
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance [7].
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat [8].
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-[9].
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.
Before you get started1.
Place the power cord so that it is protected from being walked {10}.
on and sharp edges. Be sure that the power cord is protected
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point
where it exits from the apparatus.
The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet {11}.
with a protective earthing connection.
Caution*
Caution !
Caution*
Caution !
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the {12}.
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily
operable.
Only use attachments/accessories {13}.
specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, {14}.
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.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused {15}.
for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is {16}.
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.
Caution !
Shipment1.1
The U-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
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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 UMX during
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transport, we recommend utilizing a carrying case.
Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage
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due to storage or shipping.
Never let unsupervised children play with the device or
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with its packaging.
Please dispose of all packaging materials in an
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environment-friendly fashion.
Initial operation and power supply1.2
Please make sure that the unit is provided with sufficient
ventilation, and never place the UMX on top of an amplifier
or in the vicinity of a heater to avoid the risk of overheating.
The power supply can be realized in different ways
depending on the main application area. For the installation
of the UMX in a studio environment, it is possible to connect
the device directly to a free USB port of the computer using
the USB cable provided (see Fig. 1.1).
In case it is not possible to establish the power supply over
USB (e.g. because of an overload of the host computer due
to several USB devices connected), it is also possible to
operate the UMX with three 1.5-Volt batteries (type “AA”, see
Fig. 1.2).
Fig. 1.1: Power supply via USB.
Fig. 1.2: The battery compartment on the bottom side of the UMX.
Open the battery compartment by pressing the shutter
clamp carefully in the direction of the battery compartment,
while pulling the cover of the compartment upwards.
Please note the following points when inserting the
batteries:
The +symbol of the batteries must coincide with the •
+symbol of the compartment! Incorrect polarity will
damage the electronics!
Do not mix old and new batteries! When you change the •
batteries, always change all 3 batteries at the same time.
Do not use damaged batteries. The UMX could be •
damaged due to the leakage of chemicals.
If you do not use the unit for an extended period of time, •
please remove the batteries from the compartment. Here
again, the batteries could leak and damage the device.
After inserting the batteries, please close the battery
compartment and make sure the shutter clamp snaps into
place again. If you neither want to connect the power supply
over USB nor operate the device with batteries, there is yet
another possibility to connect the UMX over an external
power supply unit. Please observe the correct operational
data (DC 9 V; 100 mA) and correct polarity of the connector
plug; you will find information about this above the DC
input on the rear of the unit. Reverse polarity can damage
the electronics.
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Online registration1.3
Please remember to register your new BEHRINGER
equipment right after your purchase by visiting
www. behringer. com (alternatively www.behringer.de) and
read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully.
Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, our goal
is to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for
warranty service, please contact the 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 to you. A list of distributors can be found in the
support area of our website (www.behringer.com).
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us
process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently.
Thank you for your cooperation!
System requirements1.4
For USB operation, a current WINDOWS PC or MAC with
a USB connection is sufficient. Both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0
are supported.
The UMX supports the USB MIDI compatibility of
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WINDOWS XP, Vista and MAC OS X operating systems.
The UMX can also be operated as a stand-alone MIDI
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controller with no PC connected. Software control via
MIDI is also possible, provided your computer has a
MIDI interface.
Introduction to MIDI2.
MIDI control for beginners2.1
Application possibilities for the UMX models are truly wideranging. We’ll start with a couple of general explanations
and examples that should quickly let you get a good
understanding of MIDI basics.
The definition of the MIDI standard began in 1982 with
the cooperation of various international companies
(MIDI: Musical Instrument Digital Interface). At that time,
musicians were looking for a possibility of managing
the communication of electronic musical instruments of
different makes with one another.
What exactly does the UMX do?
Simply put, this is a remote control for all kinds of MIDI
equipment. Using the faders, rotary knobs and buttons,
the foot pedal and the keyboard, an entire array of control
instructions can be generated, which in turn can control the
most diverse functions of external devices.
What kinds of equipment can I control with the UMX?
You can basically control any device supporting the MIDI
format. Both hardware and software MIDI devices are
controlled in exactly the same way. The only difference is in
the wiring. Here are a couple of suggestions on how you can
use your UMX:
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
Remotely controlling software mixers (volume, •
panorama, mute functions, etc.) Remotely controlling
transport functions (playback, forward, stop, etc.) on
sequencers, hard disk recorders, drum computers,
etc. Live control of volume and sound parameters on
expanders
Remotely controlling groove boxes, step sequencers, •
MIDI generators and other “live” software
Program changes and volume control on sound •
generators (just like on a master keyboard)
Can be used by band keyboardists, solo entertainers, •
organists, electronic music performers, DJs, sound
engineers, home/project studio owners, theater
technicians, etc.
And how does it work?
Remote control is realized by assigning the individual
control elements of the UMX to individual MIDI parameters.
Whenever one of these control elements is operated, the
UMX generates the control data assigned to this control
element, which are then transferred to external devices
over a data link. Thus, for example, the VOLUME/DATA fader
is factory-set to send data controlling the volume level of
a channel.
The data connection is usually a standard MIDI cable with a
5-pin DIN plug on each end. Such cables should not exceed
a length of 15 meters. With the UMX there is one more data
connection available: the USB cable to the host computer.
Here, the cable should not exceed a length of 5 meters.
The data transmission takes place over 16 channels.
The control data generated by the individual control
elements are also called MIDI messages, which can be
divided into 3 major groups:
Channel Messages: • Here, channel-specific control
information is transmitted. An example of a channel
message is the note-on instruction. As soon as a key
is played on the keyboard of the UMX, the device
generates an instruction which contains the pitch,
channel number and velocity. The receiving sound
generator “knows” which tone has to be played.
System Messages:• These messages are not channel-
specific but relate to the entire system to which they are
sent. They are divided into 3 groups: System Exclusive
Messages (for operating system backup, updates,
management of memory contents); System Real-Time
Messages (e.g. for remote control of other devices);
System Common Messages (e.g. for the synchronization
of several devices).
Control Messages:• Also known as Control Changes
or Controllers, abbreviated as “CC… (Control Change)”.
There are 128 controllers in total, which are numbered
from 0 to 127.
Please refer to Table 6.1 to find out which type of
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controller you are currently working with.
MIDI data are only control data and contain no audible
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audio information! The data transmission takes place over
16 channels.
What settings do I have to make? Where? How?
Basically, which control element generates which controller
must be set on the UMX, and how incoming controller
commands should be interpreted must be set on the
receiving device. Regarding controller assignment, there are
two possible principles:
You use the preset controller configuration set in the •
factory (see Fig. 3.1). In this case, you only need to make
the assignments on the receiving device.
You use your own controller configuration set up in •
ASSIGN mode. How to assign controllers to the UMX is
described in Chapter 4 “Operation”.
USB mode and stand-alone 2.2
operation
The UMX can be operated as a USB interface or stand-alone
device. The two modes are different with respect to the MIDI
signal flow.
USB mode2.2.1
When the UMX is linked via USB to a computer, the signal
flow is as shown below (Fig. 2.1).
Fig 2.1: Block diagram of MIDI signal flow
After the UMX has been connected to the host computer, a
virtual MIDI IN and MIDI OUT interface is emulated.
MIDI data generated in the UMX are first sent over the USB
interface to the host computer, where they are received at
the emulated MIDI IN. A sequencer software running on the
host computer receives the MIDI data via the MIDI IN and
relays them to the emulated MIDI OUT—if all sequencer
parameters are set properly. The data are then sent back
to the UMX via the USB interfaces on the computer/UMX,
where they are looped through to the physical MIDI OUT
14
. From here, the MIDI data are sent to the devices
connected to the MIDI OUT.
The MIDI OUT connector 14 can also be used as a normal
MIDI interface, independently of the sequencer software
operating the UMX.
Stand-alone operation2.2.2
When the UMX is not linked via USB to a computer, it is
automatically set to stand-alone mode. In this case, the UMX
can only send out MIDI data from its MIDI OUT connector.
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