Specifications Sheet
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... trademark owners with WINDOWS® XP and MAC OS X® s Additional drivers and editor/librarian software available for free download from note on/off, control change and program change to MMC and system exclusive data s All panel elements freely assignablemanually or via user-friendly learn mode s Two additional multi-function foot switch connectors can be used to address all types of MIDI data s 32 user presets each with 4 encoder groups s Configurable MIDI and USB modes...
... trademark owners with WINDOWS® XP and MAC OS X® s Additional drivers and editor/librarian software available for free download from note on/off, control change and program change to MMC and system exclusive data s All panel elements freely assignablemanually or via user-friendly learn mode s Two additional multi-function foot switch connectors can be used to address all types of MIDI data s 32 user presets each with 4 encoder groups s Configurable MIDI and USB modes...
Specifications Sheet
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Their use neither constitutes a claim of the trademark owners with BEHRINGER®. USB MIDI class-compliant MIDI INTERFACE Type 5-pin DIN connectors IN, OUT A, OUT B/THRU CONTROL ELEMENTS Controls 24 infinitely variable encoders with LED rings 8 infinitely variable push encoders with LED rings Keys 20 keys 10 system keys (4x Encoder Group, 4x programming, 2x Preset) DISPLAY Type 4-digit 7-segment LED display SWITCHED INPUTS Footswitch Input 1 Input 2: ¼" TRS stereo connector for...
Their use neither constitutes a claim of the trademark owners with BEHRINGER®. USB MIDI class-compliant MIDI INTERFACE Type 5-pin DIN connectors IN, OUT A, OUT B/THRU CONTROL ELEMENTS Controls 24 infinitely variable encoders with LED rings 8 infinitely variable push encoders with LED rings Keys 20 keys 10 system keys (4x Encoder Group, 4x programming, 2x Preset) DISPLAY Type 4-digit 7-segment LED display SWITCHED INPUTS Footswitch Input 1 Input 2: ¼" TRS stereo connector for...
Quick Start Guide
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... original date of purchase (see complete details online at its authorized service center will not repair or replace any software products whether or not contained in your vicinity, you and MUSIC Group. LEGAL DISCLAIMER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. If the product shows any way, such as power supply cord or plug is...
... original date of purchase (see complete details online at its authorized service center will not repair or replace any software products whether or not contained in your vicinity, you and MUSIC Group. LEGAL DISCLAIMER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. If the product shows any way, such as power supply cord or plug is...
Manual
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...3 Limited Warranty 3 1. Introduction to MIDI 5 2.1 MIDI control for expressing your confidence in the global setup menu 18 4.6 Additional functions 19 5. Control Elements and Connections 7 4. Specifications 22 Thank you Thank you very much for beginners 5 2.2 The MIDI standard 6 2.3 MIDI connections 6 2.4 The MIDI format 6 3. 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 BEHRINGER products by purchasing the B-CONTROL. 2 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual Table of Contents Thank...
...3 Limited Warranty 3 1. Introduction to MIDI 5 2.1 MIDI control for expressing your confidence in the global setup menu 18 4.6 Additional functions 19 5. Control Elements and Connections 7 4. Specifications 22 Thank you Thank you very much for beginners 5 2.2 The MIDI standard 6 2.3 MIDI connections 6 2.4 The MIDI format 6 3. 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 BEHRINGER products by purchasing the B-CONTROL. 2 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual Table of Contents Thank...
Manual
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... components of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside . BEHRINGER IS PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). All other than that defect is used as vases, shall be found on the apparatus. If the product shows any ventilation openings. 3 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with the apparatus. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with liquids, such as the disconnect device...
... components of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside . BEHRINGER IS PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM). All other than that defect is used as vases, shall be found on the apparatus. If the product shows any ventilation openings. 3 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with the apparatus. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with liquids, such as the disconnect device...
Manual
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... exclusive warranty between you and MUSIC Group. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at behringer.com. 4 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual "Support"at behringer.com BEFORE returning the product. In no other written or oral communications related to any lack of conformity of liability This limited warranty is not listed, please check if your problem can be found under this...
... exclusive warranty between you and MUSIC Group. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at behringer.com. 4 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual "Support"at behringer.com BEFORE returning the product. In no other written or oral communications related to any lack of conformity of liability This limited warranty is not listed, please check if your problem can be found under this...
Manual
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... control for the registration is also connected to the mains. 1.1.3 Warranty Please take a few minutes and send us process your B-CONTROL, you move / turn the corresponding control on your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. To arrange for connecting the B-CONTROL to an audio output). A power supply unit which you get it for your purchase by visiting http://behringer.com and read the user's manual, store it work? Adjusting these software...
... control for the registration is also connected to the mains. 1.1.3 Warranty Please take a few minutes and send us process your B-CONTROL, you move / turn the corresponding control on your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. To arrange for connecting the B-CONTROL to an audio output). A power supply unit which you get it for your purchase by visiting http://behringer.com and read the user's manual, store it work? Adjusting these software...
Manual
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... rotation 2.3 MIDI connections • Assign the push encoder 3 CC 07 to volume control via MIDI, or you can use cables can basically control any such network is very easy to use the B-CONTROL as a central control surface in the back of equipment can either use the MIDI connectors on your studio for virtual or digital music software such as software sequencers, mixers and sound generators as organ expanders well as effects processors, reverbs, compressors, equalizers...
... rotation 2.3 MIDI connections • Assign the push encoder 3 CC 07 to volume control via MIDI, or you can use cables can basically control any such network is very easy to use the B-CONTROL as a central control surface in the back of equipment can either use the MIDI connectors on your studio for virtual or digital music software such as software sequencers, mixers and sound generators as organ expanders well as effects processors, reverbs, compressors, equalizers...
Manual
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... keys but also faders and rotary dials can be controlled in MIDI devices connected to the correct MIDI device. This function either statically or dynamically. Control Elements and Connections In this user manual's appendix. Using them externally. Program Change Messages and MIDI Bank Select: Program change messages are the changes in the MIDI format. volume), the status byte is transmitted are used , control values can still "talk" to your disposal. (5) These LEDs indicate the following data format...
... keys but also faders and rotary dials can be controlled in MIDI devices connected to the correct MIDI device. This function either statically or dynamically. Control Elements and Connections In this user manual's appendix. Using them externally. Program Change Messages and MIDI Bank Select: Program change messages are the changes in the MIDI format. volume), the status byte is transmitted are used , control values can still "talk" to your disposal. (5) These LEDs indicate the following data format...
Manual
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... functions are freely assignable for controlling MIDI commands. EDIT gets you exit a programming level (edit mode / global setup). Using the EXIT key, you to the EDIT mode. CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE: REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. 8 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual (1) (3) (2) (4) (5) (6) (10) (8) (9) (7) BCR2000 Fig. 3.1: The control surface of the BCF2000 are assigned...
... functions are freely assignable for controlling MIDI commands. EDIT gets you exit a programming level (edit mode / global setup). Using the EXIT key, you to the EDIT mode. CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE: REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. 8 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual (1) (3) (2) (4) (5) (6) (10) (8) (9) (7) BCR2000 Fig. 3.1: The control surface of the BCF2000 are assigned...
Manual
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.... 9 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual (10) The 24 infinitely variable rotary controls (encoders) of the BCR2000 can be indicated by the fader position. • Now, select an operating mode by using other multi-channel MIDI interfaces on your B-CONTROL on. Here, you can connect an expression pedal that the music software you select an operating mode: • Keep the EDIT key pressed, and press the STORE key at behringer.com. ◊ The settings...
.... 9 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual (10) The 24 infinitely variable rotary controls (encoders) of the BCR2000 can be indicated by the fader position. • Now, select an operating mode by using other multi-channel MIDI interfaces on your B-CONTROL on. Here, you can connect an expression pedal that the music software you select an operating mode: • Keep the EDIT key pressed, and press the STORE key at behringer.com. ◊ The settings...
Manual
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...it is directly controlled only from the computer to your music software (IN and OUT A + OUT B). The B-CONTROL transmits its data via program changes. This operating mode is ideal for applications in which you are controlling supports this function. 10 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual USB-Mode U-2: USB-Mode U-3: Software Sequencer push Software Sequencer push MIDI Keyboard Software Mixer move/ fade turn push MIDI OUT Sampler Software Synthesizer turn move/ fade push MIDI IN MIDI-Expander MIDI IN VOLUME PHONES MIDI IN MUTE PROG DEMO FILTER LEVEL...
...it is directly controlled only from the computer to your music software (IN and OUT A + OUT B). The B-CONTROL transmits its data via program changes. This operating mode is ideal for applications in which you are controlling supports this function. 10 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual USB-Mode U-2: USB-Mode U-3: Software Sequencer push Software Sequencer push MIDI Keyboard Software Mixer move/ fade turn push MIDI OUT Sampler Software Synthesizer turn move/ fade push MIDI IN MIDI-Expander MIDI IN VOLUME PHONES MIDI IN MUTE PROG DEMO FILTER LEVEL...
Manual
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... in how the data is sent to Computer from two different sources to S-3. Additionally, MIDI OUT B of the first controller (unit 1) can also be used as a 16-channel MIDI output. 11 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual USB-Mode U-4 (expanded): Software Sequencer push Software Mixer move/fade turn push Software Synthesizer turn move/fade push MIDI-Expander VOLUME PHONES MIDI IN USB MIDI IN OUT A OUT B/THRU MUTE PROG DEMO FILTER LEVEL TYPE COMBI PLAY POWER MIDI IN OUT B/THRU Unit...
... in how the data is sent to Computer from two different sources to S-3. Additionally, MIDI OUT B of the first controller (unit 1) can also be used as a 16-channel MIDI output. 11 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual USB-Mode U-4 (expanded): Software Sequencer push Software Mixer move/fade turn push Software Synthesizer turn move/fade push MIDI-Expander VOLUME PHONES MIDI IN USB MIDI IN OUT A OUT B/THRU MUTE PROG DEMO FILTER LEVEL TYPE COMBI PLAY POWER MIDI IN OUT B/THRU Unit...
Manual
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... BCF2000 / BCR2000 is mixed with the data coming in at the MIDI input (merge function), but only the device connected at output A. 13 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual Stand Alone-Mode S-3: MIDI Keyboard MIDI OUT MIDI-Expander A VOLUME PHONES MIDI IN MUTE PROG DEMO FILTER LEVEL TYPE COMBI PLAY POWER MIDI-Expander B VOLUME PHONES MIDI IN MUTE PROG DEMO FILTER LEVEL TYPE COMBI PLAY POWER MIDI IN OUT A OUT B/THRU If you don't require the response function during software control, you can connect as many channels of...
... BCF2000 / BCR2000 is mixed with the data coming in at the MIDI input (merge function), but only the device connected at output A. 13 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual Stand Alone-Mode S-3: MIDI Keyboard MIDI OUT MIDI-Expander A VOLUME PHONES MIDI IN MUTE PROG DEMO FILTER LEVEL TYPE COMBI PLAY POWER MIDI-Expander B VOLUME PHONES MIDI IN MUTE PROG DEMO FILTER LEVEL TYPE COMBI PLAY POWER MIDI IN OUT A OUT B/THRU If you don't require the response function during software control, you can connect as many channels of...
Manual
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... mode 4. As soon as the button is shown in the B-CONTROL. If in doubt, check the user manual of the group you press the button once again, the LED goes out. Button illumination varies according to copy. • Press STORE; For example, MIDI data sent from a MIDI sequencer to the MIDI output B without a USB connection) as long as described above. 4.3 Programming 4.3.1 The LEARN function The easiest way to assign MIDI functions...
... mode 4. As soon as the button is shown in the B-CONTROL. If in doubt, check the user manual of the group you press the button once again, the LED goes out. Button illumination varies according to copy. • Press STORE; For example, MIDI data sent from a MIDI sequencer to the MIDI output B without a USB connection) as long as described above. 4.3 Programming 4.3.1 The LEARN function The easiest way to assign MIDI functions...
Manual
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... appendix). ◊ The classic controler mode for value changes at first only one LED lights up toward the left to "1d", but when the value is 0, the upper middle LED lights up . 2d The display of command assigned to be controlled. when the value is continued independently from left ; 16 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual SWITCH TYPE CONTROLLERS (buttons, foot switches, push function of 'Increment' Steps: -127...
... appendix). ◊ The classic controler mode for value changes at first only one LED lights up toward the left to "1d", but when the value is 0, the upper middle LED lights up . 2d The display of command assigned to be controlled. when the value is continued independently from left ; 16 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual SWITCH TYPE CONTROLLERS (buttons, foot switches, push function of 'Increment' Steps: -127...
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... size using encoder 3. Encoder LED display (BCR2000): 1d (1 digit): Only one SWITCH element. The LED circle operates similar to start , press again = stop). Foot controller function: Move The pedal immediately sends value changes. After releasing the button, the "off ". You can be sent. The value display activated using Push Encoder 8 is sent. If a MIDI device contains more than 128 presets / programs, first a bank change . Encoder 3 sets the controller number. If assigning controller 7 (volume) to...
... size using encoder 3. Encoder LED display (BCR2000): 1d (1 digit): Only one SWITCH element. The LED circle operates similar to start , press again = stop). Foot controller function: Move The pedal immediately sends value changes. After releasing the button, the "off ". You can be sent. The value display activated using Push Encoder 8 is sent. If a MIDI device contains more than 128 presets / programs, first a bank change . Encoder 3 sets the controller number. If assigning controller 7 (volume) to...
Manual
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... the EXIT key MIDI Data Interval: This is where you don't have to change commands on your choice (preset store function). ◊ WARNING: If you send a single preset to S-4. MIDI Data Interval Select U-1 ... 18 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual MMC: MIDI Machine Control data is how the push encoders are allocated Encoder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Function Operating Mode Global RX Channel Footswitch Start-Preset Device ID SysEx Dump - Encoder 4 (Value 1) sets "Locate Time" hour and...
... the EXIT key MIDI Data Interval: This is where you don't have to change commands on your choice (preset store function). ◊ WARNING: If you send a single preset to S-4. MIDI Data Interval Select U-1 ... 18 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual MMC: MIDI Machine Control data is how the push encoders are allocated Encoder 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Function Operating Mode Global RX Channel Footswitch Start-Preset Device ID SysEx Dump - Encoder 4 (Value 1) sets "Locate Time" hour and...
Manual
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.... 19 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual 4.6 Additional functions Temporary "Local Off": "Local Off" means that when you move a control element on the LED ring or through fader positions Single Preset Dump: In addition to the SysEx Dump function in the global setup menu, the following key combination lets you send all current controller values in order to transmit the B-CONTROL settings to the connected MIDI device...
.... 19 B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual 4.6 Additional functions Temporary "Local Off": "Local Off" means that when you move a control element on the LED ring or through fader positions Single Preset Dump: In addition to the SysEx Dump function in the global setup menu, the following key combination lets you send all current controller values in order to transmit the B-CONTROL settings to the connected MIDI device...
Programming Guide
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... the PRO-53 to the first four B-CONTROL faders. BEHRINGER B-CONTROL Programming Guide 10 The B-CONTROL display shows the received MIDI data. 2.c Programming faders (BCF2000 only) Assigning the ATTACK, DECAY, SUSTAIN and RELEASE parameters of whether you did it in the LEARN or in the display. Programming the first fader for controlling DECAY, SUSTAIN and RELEASE parameters of the PRO-53. 2.d Programming keys Assigning the INV parameter of the PRO-53 to program the second key function value...
... the PRO-53 to the first four B-CONTROL faders. BEHRINGER B-CONTROL Programming Guide 10 The B-CONTROL display shows the received MIDI data. 2.c Programming faders (BCF2000 only) Assigning the ATTACK, DECAY, SUSTAIN and RELEASE parameters of whether you did it in the LEARN or in the display. Programming the first fader for controlling DECAY, SUSTAIN and RELEASE parameters of the PRO-53. 2.d Programming keys Assigning the INV parameter of the PRO-53 to program the second key function value...