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... rear section). Install in the operation instructions unless you to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15) CAUTION - B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of shock. No user serviceable parts...
... rear section). Install in the operation instructions unless you to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15) CAUTION - B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of shock. No user serviceable parts...
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SPECIFICATIONS ...13 6. INTRODUCTION ...4 1.1 Before you get started ...4 1.1.1 Shipment ...4 1.1.2 Initial operation ...4 1.1.3 Online registration ...4 2. B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. MIDI ...11 4.1 LEARN function ...13 5. APPENDIX ...14 7. APPLICATION EXAMPLES 9 3.1 Software-Controller ...9 3.2 Hardware controller ...10 3.3 Multiple MIDI controllers 11 4. WARRANTY ...18 3 CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS 5 2.1 Additional functions ...9 2.1.1 Snapshot Send ...9 2.1.2 Single Preset Dump ...9 2.1.3 Storing received Single Preset Dumps 9 3.
SPECIFICATIONS ...13 6. INTRODUCTION ...4 1.1 Before you get started ...4 1.1.1 Shipment ...4 1.1.2 Initial operation ...4 1.1.3 Online registration ...4 2. B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. MIDI ...11 4.1 LEARN function ...13 5. APPENDIX ...14 7. APPLICATION EXAMPLES 9 3.1 Software-Controller ...9 3.2 Hardware controller ...10 3.3 Multiple MIDI controllers 11 4. WARRANTY ...18 3 CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS 5 2.1 Additional functions ...9 2.1.1 Snapshot Send ...9 2.1.2 Single Preset Dump ...9 2.1.3 Storing received Single Preset Dumps 9 3.
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... against defects in the delivery supplies the power to your country not be found on top of freely programmable encoders and buttons, extensive MIDI functions and the possibility to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your repair claims quickly and efficiently. It complies with us helps us process your purchase by purchasing the B-CONTROL BCN44. BEHRINGER warrants all applicable safety...
... against defects in the delivery supplies the power to your country not be found on top of freely programmable encoders and buttons, extensive MIDI functions and the possibility to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your repair claims quickly and efficiently. It complies with us helps us process your purchase by purchasing the B-CONTROL BCN44. BEHRINGER warrants all applicable safety...
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... in programming mode, MIDI commands, program/channel numbers and parameter values are shown. + Additional display functions are pressed. The unit resets as soon as you change a setting using the PRESET buttons or keep one of the preset buttons pressed and simultaneously turn one of the control elements, the LED shows this value change in real time. Use the STORE button to select the next preset down. B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 2. Use the right PRESET button to...
... in programming mode, MIDI commands, program/channel numbers and parameter values are shown. + Additional display functions are pressed. The unit resets as soon as you change a setting using the PRESET buttons or keep one of the preset buttons pressed and simultaneously turn one of the control elements, the LED shows this value change in real time. Use the STORE button to select the next preset down. B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 2. Use the right PRESET button to...
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... the display stop blinking. Should you want to the old preset. The corresponding functions and setting options are stored only temporarily! CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 simultaneously turn one of GLOBAL mode parameters Global MIDI Receive Channel: Your B-CONTROL receives program change commands are listed in the global setup and can assign a new MIDI command to store them permanently, you can release both buttons. GLOBAL mode: All cross-functional settings that , release the...
... the display stop blinking. Should you want to the old preset. The corresponding functions and setting options are stored only temporarily! CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 simultaneously turn one of GLOBAL mode parameters Global MIDI Receive Channel: Your B-CONTROL receives program change commands are listed in the global setup and can assign a new MIDI command to store them permanently, you can release both buttons. GLOBAL mode: All cross-functional settings that , release the...
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B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 Device ID Number: You should only change ID number if you are using the buttons while in EDIT mode: Keep the button pressed and use the push encoder located above it permanently (see preset store function). + ATTENTION: If you send an All Dump to the B-CONTROL, the entire contents of its memory are mixed with MIDI merge To activate MIDI merge, turn and press), to...
B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 Device ID Number: You should only change ID number if you are using the buttons while in EDIT mode: Keep the button pressed and use the push encoder located above it permanently (see preset store function). + ATTENTION: If you send an All Dump to the B-CONTROL, the entire contents of its memory are mixed with MIDI merge To activate MIDI merge, turn and press), to...
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... battery compartment located on batteries, briefly press the EDIT/EXIT button. + When you wont be using your BCN44 can also run your BCN44 can be in its Off position whenever you establish a connection to see ), the MIDI data received, along with the control data of your B-CONTROL. The POWER switch turns the B-CONTROL on the MIDI IN connector. A matching mains adapter is included in EDIT mode. BCN44 parameter data...
... battery compartment located on batteries, briefly press the EDIT/EXIT button. + When you wont be using your BCN44 can also run your BCN44 can be in its Off position whenever you establish a connection to see ), the MIDI data received, along with the control data of your B-CONTROL. The POWER switch turns the B-CONTROL on the MIDI IN connector. A matching mains adapter is included in EDIT mode. BCN44 parameter data...
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... that B-CONTROL settings are transmitted to the MIDI device connected to select a storage location. B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 2.1 Additional functions 2.1.1 Snapshot Send A Snapshot Send sends all settings of the current presets: s While the EDIT/EXIT button is kept pressed, press the the current settings of the current preset including the current control element assignment are being sent. These include, among others, virtual instruments and effects units, sequencer software etc. s Use PRESET...
... that B-CONTROL settings are transmitted to the MIDI device connected to select a storage location. B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 2.1 Additional functions 2.1.1 Snapshot Send A Snapshot Send sends all settings of the current presets: s While the EDIT/EXIT button is kept pressed, press the the current settings of the current preset including the current control element assignment are being sent. These include, among others, virtual instruments and effects units, sequencer software etc. s Use PRESET...
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... sound parameters of the BCN44. B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 Fig. 3.1: Software controller 3.2 Hardware controller Generally speaking, the B-CONTROL can also control the often hard-to MIDI IN of the BCN44, provided that the MIDI Merge function (see ch. 2) is connected in series using the MIDI THRU connector on the sound module, thus receiving the looped-through MIDI control data of a keyboard in real time. The key data (note, pitch bend etc.) are mixed with a MIDI keyboard, a sound module and an effects...
... sound parameters of the BCN44. B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 Fig. 3.1: Software controller 3.2 Hardware controller Generally speaking, the B-CONTROL can also control the often hard-to MIDI IN of the BCN44, provided that the MIDI Merge function (see ch. 2) is connected in series using the MIDI THRU connector on the sound module, thus receiving the looped-through MIDI control data of a keyboard in real time. The key data (note, pitch bend etc.) are mixed with a MIDI keyboard, a sound module and an effects...
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.... B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 3.3 Multiple MIDI controllers Together with the BCN44, several MIDI controllers can be expanded with the members of our BEHRINGER B-CONTROL series (BCR2000, BCF2000 and BCA2000). Your setup can accomplish 14-bit fader/encoder resolution, corresponding to CC messages. For devices with additional MIDI controllers 4. In addition to construct a broad control setup. Fig. 3.3: Combination with more than 128 presets, you select a specific storage bank before sending a program change commands...
.... B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 3.3 Multiple MIDI controllers Together with the BCN44, several MIDI controllers can be expanded with the members of our BEHRINGER B-CONTROL series (BCR2000, BCF2000 and BCA2000). Your setup can accomplish 14-bit fader/encoder resolution, corresponding to CC messages. For devices with additional MIDI controllers 4. In addition to construct a broad control setup. Fig. 3.3: Combination with more than 128 presets, you select a specific storage bank before sending a program change commands...
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... playing MIDI instruments via MIDI. The Pitch Bend functions has its own allocation in the appendix (ch. 6). The Status Byte indicates the data type (SysEx). This function either reacts key-specific (Key Pressure) or it responds to individual buttons (press function only). start, stop, quick cue/reverse) and locator points with a fixed value that SysEx Dumps can be assigned to all notes the same way (Channel Pressure). MIDI B-CONTROL NANO BCN44...
... playing MIDI instruments via MIDI. The Pitch Bend functions has its own allocation in the appendix (ch. 6). The Status Byte indicates the data type (SysEx). This function either reacts key-specific (Key Pressure) or it responds to individual buttons (press function only). start, stop, quick cue/reverse) and locator points with a fixed value that SysEx Dumps can be assigned to all notes the same way (Channel Pressure). MIDI B-CONTROL NANO BCN44...
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... Type DISPLAY Type POWER SUPPLY Voltage Mains connection Battery operation DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight 5. s Release the EDIT/EXIT button and press the LEARN button a MIDI command. . The control element is shown in addition to receiving CC, NRPN and note commands, almost all types of MIDI data can be received, including short SysEx strings. s After successful data transmission, GOOd is shown in the EDIT mode. SPECIFICATIONS 13 B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 4.1 LEARN function...
... Type DISPLAY Type POWER SUPPLY Voltage Mains connection Battery operation DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight 5. s Release the EDIT/EXIT button and press the LEARN button a MIDI command. . The control element is shown in addition to receiving CC, NRPN and note commands, almost all types of MIDI data can be received, including short SysEx strings. s After successful data transmission, GOOd is shown in the EDIT mode. SPECIFICATIONS 13 B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 4.1 LEARN function...
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After that, release the button. 6. B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 Table 6.3: Settings for buttons and the press-function of push encoders in EDIT mode * When Increment+ or Increment-mode is selected: positive and negative value range (0 to +127/-127) is selectable with VALUE 1 (VALUE 2 has no function in this mode!) + TYPE, MODE and DISPLAY buttons: Keep the respective button pressed and use the push encoder located above it to dial up a value. APPENDIX 15
After that, release the button. 6. B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 Table 6.3: Settings for buttons and the press-function of push encoders in EDIT mode * When Increment+ or Increment-mode is selected: positive and negative value range (0 to +127/-127) is selectable with VALUE 1 (VALUE 2 has no function in this mode!) + TYPE, MODE and DISPLAY buttons: Keep the respective button pressed and use the push encoder located above it to dial up a value. APPENDIX 15
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B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 Table 6.4: Settings for the turn-function of push encoders in EDIT mode + TYPE, MODE and DISPLAY buttons: Keep the respective button pressed and use the push encoder located above it to dial up a value. After that, release the button. 16 6. APPENDIX
B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 Table 6.4: Settings for the turn-function of push encoders in EDIT mode + TYPE, MODE and DISPLAY buttons: Keep the respective button pressed and use the push encoder located above it to dial up a value. After that, release the button. 16 6. APPENDIX
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APPENDIX 17 B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 00 Bank Select 01 Modulation 02 Breath Controller 03 Controller 3 (undefined) 04 Foot Controller 05 Portamento Time 06 Data Entry MSB 07 Channel Volume (formerly Main Volume) 08 Balance 09 Controller 9 (undefined) 10 Pan 11 Expression 12 Effect Control 1 13 Effect Control 2 14 Controller 14 (undefined) 15 Controller 15 (undefined) 16 General Purpose 1 17 General Purpose 2 18 General Purpose 3 19 General Purpose 4 20 Controller 20 (undefined...
APPENDIX 17 B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 00 Bank Select 01 Modulation 02 Breath Controller 03 Controller 3 (undefined) 04 Foot Controller 05 Portamento Time 06 Data Entry MSB 07 Channel Volume (formerly Main Volume) 08 Balance 09 Controller 9 (undefined) 10 Pan 11 Expression 12 Effect Control 1 13 Effect Control 2 14 Controller 14 (undefined) 15 Controller 15 (undefined) 16 General Purpose 1 17 General Purpose 2 18 General Purpose 3 19 General Purpose 4 20 Controller 20 (undefined...
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... tear, in any other parts are expressly excluded from a legally effective purchase contract. 2. WARRANTY Free inspections and maintenance/repair work are used . s connection or operation of the unit in particular, of this warranty as described under the terms of faders, crossfaders, potentiometers, keys/buttons, tubes, guitar strings, illuminants and similar parts. 4. If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that does not comply...
... tear, in any other parts are expressly excluded from a legally effective purchase contract. 2. WARRANTY Free inspections and maintenance/repair work are used . s connection or operation of the unit in particular, of this warranty as described under the terms of faders, crossfaders, potentiometers, keys/buttons, tubes, guitar strings, illuminants and similar parts. 4. If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that does not comply...
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... BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. BEHRINGER® is correct at the time of printing. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © 2005 BEHRINGER International GmbH. In no authority to bind BEHRINGER® by BEHRINGER® nor affiliation of the trademark owners with BEHRINGER®. Thus, the specifications... European Union please contact BEHRINGER Germany Support for further details. BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 36-38, 47877 Willich-Münchheide II, Germany Tel. +49 2154 9206 0, Fax +49 2154 9206 4903 7. B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 § 6 WARRANTY ...
... BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH. BEHRINGER® is correct at the time of printing. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. © 2005 BEHRINGER International GmbH. In no authority to bind BEHRINGER® by BEHRINGER® nor affiliation of the trademark owners with BEHRINGER®. Thus, the specifications... European Union please contact BEHRINGER Germany Support for further details. BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH, Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Str. 36-38, 47877 Willich-Münchheide II, Germany Tel. +49 2154 9206 0, Fax +49 2154 9206 4903 7. B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 § 6 WARRANTY ...