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1. User Manual B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 ROTARY BCR2000 FADER BCF2000 Total Recall USB MIDI Controller with 8 Motorized Faders ROTARY BCR2000 Total Recall USB MIDI Controller with 32 Illuminated Rotary Encoders AN behringer 2 B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual EX Table of Contents Thank you ssorsosssnesonsnnennnennennsnnnennennnsnnsnnnennnnnsnnnsnnennnene 2 Important Safety Instructions ursonsonssorsonssnssonsnnnnnne 3 Legal Disclaimer cr0ur00us0ossnsonnsnnsonsnnnsonsnnnsonsonnnnnnne 3 Limited warranty oussossonssossonssnssnnsnnssonsnnssnnsnnssnssnnsnnnnnne 3 1 Introduction 4 1 1 Before you get started uanenseenseennseensseennneennnnee 4 1 2 System requirements eseonensssnnssesunsenusssnnssunnsssunsssnnne 4 1 3 Online registration sssesserrssssrerssssrvssssrsesssersssssrsessserenssee 4 2 Introduction to MIDI essereevesevenveresennersesenesnesnnennenene 4 2 1 MIDI control for beginners sserssssessssrerssssevssssressssseesss 4 2 2 The MIDI standard 5 23 MIDICOMMECTIONS esses iiccdsciseadeicesscecsstaacdesspicestesdaayeoberasecdesese 5 2 4 The MIDI format mssenssseonissiennssssnness nnentisnnssssnnsstisueniisnnne 6 3 Control Elements and Connections cecceeceeeee 6 4 Operation evessss
2. turn Software Sequencer wpush K O gt O ove P 12 04 01 064 J 120 move fade of o7 SG push move fade oF oF oO 87 afn MIDI Expander Ojon DI IN OUT B THRU MIDI IN OUT B THRU Of course not only sound generators can be remotely controlled as shown in the its own MIDI interface The USB connector can not be used while your B CONTROL Unit 1 Unit 2 Fig 4 4 Application in USB mode 4 expanded 4 1 2 Stand alone modes The stand alone modes come into play when the B CONTROL is not used as BCF BCR2000 i pnram reeap MIDIIN a USB controller for controlling PC applications but as a pure MIDI controller UNIT 2 i MIDIOUTA q With all stand alone modes all MIDI connectors can be used simultaneously aus et and these modes differ only in how the data is transmitted on the MIDI outputs THRU SY l illustrations but also effects processors groove boxes hardware sequencers VS lighting equipment compact studios portable keyboards e pianos etc basically any equipment with a MIDI input This can also be your computer with BCF BCR2000 MIDIIN 4 nt MIDIOUTA L i
3. ARE 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 2013 MUSIC Group IP Ltd Trident Chambers Wickhams Cay P 0 Box 146 Road Town Tortola British Virgin Islands LIMITED WARRANTY For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group s Limited Warranty please see complete details online at www music group com warranty a B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual 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 soft
4. 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 MI
5. 5 set parameters and values for the selected MIDI type They vary depending on the MIDI function More details about this subject can be found later in this chapter Push Encoder 6 Controller Mode selects how the previously selected control element behaves depending on whether it is a SWITCH or a CONTINUOUS type CONTINUOUS type elements CONTINUOUS type element controls are divided into Absolute Absolute 14 bit Relative 1 2nd complement Relative 2 binary offset Relative 3 MSB most significant bit Relative 1 14 bit Relative 2 14 bit Relative 3 14 bit and Increment Decrement Absolute means absolute data values although jumps may occur when changing values With Relative the current parameter value is continued independently from the position of the control Absolute 14 Bit or one of the Relative 14 Bit modes are standard modes for value changes at NRPNs with high resolution This is necessary with some software mixers if more than 128 steps are needed Increment Decrement serves as a step by step increase or decrease of values by using the Data Increment Decrement commands see list 5 1 in the appendix The classic controler mode for most applications is absolute All other modes have to be supported by the MIDI software or the device to be controlled Using Push Encoder 7 you can adjust how control elements display information Depen
6. MIDI Data Send MIDI OUT B THRU to Computer gt from Computer 4 Parameter Feedback Software Sequencer Z push x lt DO gt 0 lt gt 12 04 01 064 J 120 Software Mixer O turn Z push u MIDI Keyboard rer move o 000000 fad 00000000 e MIDI OUT Software Synthesizer gt EE OQ MIDI Expander A of of g Mt 22 af m pustt MIDI IN MIDI Expander B a mm mm ME Q MIDI IN MIDI w IN OUTA OUTB THRUw USB MIDI IN MIDI Keyboard MIDI Expander A MIDI Expander B BCF BCR2000 MIDI OUT A B CONTROL MIDI Data Send MIDI OUT B A THRU to Computer gt EE from Computer 4 Parameter Feedback Fig 4 2 Routing and use in USB mode 2 Your B CONTROL sends MIDI data to the computer and receives parameter feedback provided that the software you are controlling supports this function MIDI IN and OUT A are available as a 16 channel MIDI interface for your computer OUT B functions as MIDI THRU and forwards MIDI IN data unchanged OUT B is not accessible from the computer and doesn t send any control data from the B CONTROL This mode is ideal for applications in which you control mus
7. as you wish However keep in mind that all devices must share 16 MIDI channels Stand Alone Mode S 4 Software Sequencer Zpush x lt gt gt o gt o z z BE 12 04 01 084 J 120 Soft Mi MIDI OUT MIDI IN EN OP fade BZ pus Se ee Software Synthesizer Ea 00 MIDI Expander an OD TIF oF oF 2 Sagay zit of of anes De a gt eZ et MIDI IN MIDI w IN OUTA OUT B THRU Parameter Feedback e p MIDI IN MIDI OUT A B CONTROL MIDI Data Send MIDI OUT B MIDI Expander THRU BCF BCR2000 to Computer USB C from Computer 4 Fig 4 9 Routing and use in stand alone mode 4 The Stand Alone mode S 4 is very similar to mode S 2 with the difference that the merge function is not available This mode is ideally suited for connecting to the MIDI interface of a computer without a USB connector The B CONTROL routes the incoming data to the MIDI output B the Thru function MIDI control commands are laid out at output A This way parameter feedback is possible without the danger of creating a MIDI loop 13 _B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual Connect the MIDI output on the MIDI interface of your computer to the MIDI IN input on the B CONTROL Connect OUT A to the MIDI input on the interface An add
8. 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 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 pr
9. entering of delay times or song tempos with note commands Note On and Note Off messages have the following data format Note Off amp 8n n channel Note Velocity Note On amp 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 Anote 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 assi
10. 000 Dimensions H x W x D approx 330 x 100 x 300 mm 13 x 3 94 x 11 8 Controls 8 motorized 100 mm faders 8 infinitely variable push encoders with Weight approx 2 7 kg 5 9 Ibs LED rings BCR2000 Keys 20 keys 10 system keys 4x Encoder Group 4x programming 2x Preset Dimensions H x W xD approx 330 x 100 x 300 mm 13 x 3 94 x 11 8 BCR2000 Weight approx 2 3 kg 5 1 Ibs Controls 4 infinitely variable encoders with LED rings 8 infinitely variable push encoders BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards As a result of these efforts with LED rings modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated Keys 20 keys 10 system keys 4x Encoder Group 4x programming 2x Preset Display Type 4 digit 7 segment LED display Switched Inputs Footswitch 1x14 TS connector with automatic polarity detection Foot pedal 1x 4 TRS connector BCR2000 Footswitch Input 1 14 TRS stereo connector for dual footswitch Input 2 14 TS connector both with automatic polarity detection 22 _B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION BEHRINGER B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 B CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 Responsible Party Name MUSIC Group Services US Inc Address 18912 North Creek Parkway S
11. 127 127 3 MIDI Note Number Fixed velocity value Toggle On _ Value indication NOTE MiDInotesy 16 0 127 0 127 Toggle Off On Off Key number Inrcase f 0 127 ALL Min value Max value i i Value indication AFTER TOUCH 1 16 All Channel 0 127 0 127 Increment Steps on off 127 127 Aftertouch If Frame rate not Off Frame Rate MMC ek Locate position time Locate positiontime Off MIDI machine MIDI Device number ay Pause Stop Ist part hh mm 2nd part ss ff 2 Value indication control 0 126 ALL Fwd Rew Locate Locate position Frames Locate 25 On Off Punch In always sent first position alwayssent 30 Punch Out before MMC first before MMC 30d command command drop frame Select GS XG Main R Control parameter j ER i Toggle On _ Value indication GS XG 1 16 with dear text On value 0 127 Off value Off 0 127 Toggle Off On Off indication Tab 4 2 Assignment of the push encoders in EDIT mode CONTINUOUS types Table explanation All settings in the EDIT mode are made by turning the push encoders Pressing the push encoder displays its current value In addition the setting options depend on whether the selected control element is a SWITCH type or CONTINUOUS type In the EDIT mode Push Encoder 1 selects by turning the type of command assigned to a control element With Push Encoder 2 select a MIDI channel through which that control element s data is sent Push Encoders 3
12. Computer 4 MIDI Keyboard pe H v0000000 00 00000000 MIDI Expander Oha ea MIDI IN OUTA OUT B THRU Parameter Feedback MIDI IN MIDI Keyboard MIDIOUTA MIDI OUT B MIDI Expander B THRU B CONTROL MIDI Data Send Merge BCF BCR2000 to Computer gt Usg from Computer 4 Fig 4 6 Routing and use in stand alone mode 1 S Tis probably the most frequently used standard operating mode among the stand alone applications We recommend using it when you for example want to control two sound generators from your B CONTROL whereby both sound generators are played simultaneously from a master keyboard To do this MIDI data from the B CONTROL and the keyboard have to be mixed and transmitted on both MIDI OUTS This is done using the integrated merge function The master keyboard is connected to the MIDI input of the B CONTROL Both expanders played from the master keyboard and controlled by the B CONTROL are connected at the MIDI outputs Control data for the BCF2000 BCR2000 will probably be program change and real time controller commands while the keyboard will typically transmit keyboard commands note on off velocity after touch pitch bend Fig 4 7 Routing and use in stand alone mode 2 Say you want to control just one sound generator from your B CONTROL b
13. DI 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 G 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 Each of these 16 KEYS can send one MIDI command 7 B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual B CONTROL gt FADER BCF2000 behringer J og Bey Ee g PRESET 00000 po USB MIDI CONTROLLER BCR2000 BCF2000 Fig 3 1 The control surface of the B CONTROLs mon mor behringer B CONTROL gt FADER B CONTROL ROTARY BCF2000 MODEL BCF2000 CONCEIVED AND DESIGNED BY AX BEHRINGER GERMANY USB MIDI FADER COMTROLI MADE IN CHINA e use FOOT G I N11999 C POWER ai EET D Permanently fixed functions a
14. F2000 only Here you can connect an expression pedal that can be used for controlling assignable MIDI data The POWER switch turns your B CONTROL on The POWER switch should always be in its Off position when connecting the unit to the mains Please keep in mind The POWER switch does not fully disconnect your B CONTROL from the mains Always unplug the power cord from the mains if you don t intend to use your B CONTROL for longer periods of time The connection to the mains is established using a standard connection socket A matching cable is included in the shipment SERIAL NUMBER Please take the time to fill out and return the warranty card within 14 days after the date of purchase to benefit from our extended warranty The serial number is located on the top side of your REV2496 You can also register online at behringer com B COMTROL gt ROTAR BCR2000 LISTED Fig 3 3 The footswitch connectors on the BCR2000 The USB connector is used for connecting to a computer with a compatible USB input These are the MIDI connectors of your B CONTROL Depending on the operating mode MIDI OUT B doubles as MIDI THRU 4 Operation 4 1 The operating modes Depending on how you want to use your B CONTROL you should first select an operating mode You can use it as a pure USB controller for your computer applications software mixers sequencers soft synths VST effects etc as a stand al
15. Main Control parameters The display indicates them as a shortened text table 4 2 In this case these are Gs or NRPNs no SysEx data GS XG Parameter Display Filter Cutoff NRPN CUTF Filter Resonance NRP RESO Vibrato Rate NRP RATE Vibrato Depth NRP DEPT Vibrato Delay NRP DLY EG Attack NRP ATC EG Decay NRP DCY EG Release NRP RELS Modulation C1 MODU Portamento Time C5 PORT Volume C7 VOL Pan C10 PAN Reverb Send C91 REVB Chorus Send C93 CRS Delay Variation Send C94 VARS Table 4 3 GS XG Parameter Main Controls Encoders 4 and 5 let you confine or invert each controllers value range 4 5 Settings in the global setup menu Settings that have an effect on all presets are made in the global setup menu e Keep the EDIT key pressed and at the same time press the STORE key e You are now in the global setup menu and can let go of both keys e Now turn the push encoders 1 to 8 to get the desired setting This is how the push encoders are allocated 1 Operating Mode U 1 U 4 5 1 5 4 2 Global RX Channel Off 1 16 3 Footswitch Auto Normal Inverted 4 Start Preset 1 32 Last 5 Device ID 1 16 6 SysEx Dump Single All 7 8 MIDI Data Interval ms Table 4 4 Push encoder allocation in global setup menu e To exit the global setup menu press EXIT e The settings in the global setup menu take effect immediate
16. NTROL is available at output B This way you can control two MIDI devices from your B Control but only the device connected at OUT A can additionally be played from the MIDI keyboard If you want to daisy chain two B CONTROLs to jointly control several MIDI devices you need to connect OUT A of the first B CONTROL to MIDI IN of the second B CONTROL OUT A of the second B CONTROL needs to be connected to the MIDI input of the effects unit If additional MIDI devices need to be talked to please connect the THRU port of one MIDI device to the IN port of the next MIDI device This way with different MIDI channel assignments each MIDI device can be controlled from each one of the B CONTROLs If additional MIDI inputs are needed then external MIDI merge boxes must be used For example if your sound module only has one MIDI IN connector and you want to control if from several MIDI controllers and from a keyboard you will need a 2 in 1 out merge box If additional MIDI outputs are required you will need external thru boxes With more complex MIDI setups thru boxes are preferred to using longer thru chains to prevent data transmission problems If you don t require the response function during software control you can connect as many BCF2000 BCR2000s as you want per MIDI The last B CONTROL in the chain is then connected to the MIDI IN input of your computer This way you can control nearly as many channels of a software mixer
17. PRESET B gt key while the EDIT key is kept pressed e Ifyou want to cancel the dump press the EXIT key Snapshot Send and Single Preset Dump differ in the kind of data that is being sent With Snapshot Send only current control values are transmitted in order to synchronize them with the connected MIDI device With Single Preset Dump the entire contents of the current preset including the current control assignments are sent With this function you can easily archive certain presets or swap them with other B CONTROL users Motor Off Function BCF2000 The BCF2000 fader motors can be temporarily disengaged To do that one or several fader s is are assigned a key that disengages the fader s motor for the duration of the keystroke All 20 programmable keys 2 and 2 are available e Press the EDIT key and keep it pressed e Move the fader s whose motors you wish to disengage e Press the key to which you want to assign the motor off function e Exit with EXIT The MIDI command assigned to a key remains preserved This way that MIDI function can be used simultaneously with the fader motor being disengaged when the key is pressed 19 _ B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual 5 Appendix Standard MIDI Controller CC Numbers 00 Bank Select 32 Bank Select LSB 64 Damper Pedal
18. Sustain 96 Data Entry 1 Increment 01 Modulation 33 Modulation LSB 65 Portamento On Off 97 Data Entry 1 Decrement 02 Breath Controller 34 Breath Controller LSB 66 Sostenuto On Off 98 NRPN LSB 03 Controller 3 undefined 35 Controller 35 undefined 67 Soft Pedal On Off 99 NRPN MSB 04 Foot Controller 36 Foot Controller LSB 68 Legato Footswitch 100 RPN LSB 05 Portamento Time 37 Portamento Time LSB 69 Hold 2 101 RPN MSB 06 Data Entry MSB 38 Data Entry LSB 70 ae nn 102 Controller 102 undefined u Gan dia 33 ak id 2 en of 103 Controller 103 undefined 08 Balance 40 Balance LSB 72 Sound Controller 3 Release Time 04 Controller 104 undefined 09 Controller 9 undefined 41 Controller 41 undefined 73 Sound Controller 4 105 Controller 105 undefined 10 Pan 42 Pan LSB 74 Sound Controller 5 06 Controller 106 undefined 11 Expression 43 Expression LSB 75 Sound Controller 6 107 Controller 107 undefined 12 Effect Control 1 44 Effect Control 1 LSB 76 Sound Controller 7 Vibrato Rate 108 Controller 108 undefined 13 Effect Control 2 45 Effect Control 2 LSB 77 Sound Controller 8 Vibrato Depth 109 Controller 109 undefined 14 Controller 14 undefined 46 Controller 46 undefined 78 Sound Controller 9 Vibrato Delay 110 Controller 110 undefined 15 Controller 15 undefined 47 Controller 47 undefined 79 Sound Controller 10 undefined 111 Controller 111 undefined 16 General Purpose 1 48 General Purpose 1 LSB 80 General Purpose 5 112 Controll
19. be found in the explanations of different operating modes see chapter 4 1 The Operating Modes Basically the following applies e Ifyou want to control hardware MIDI equipment use the MIDI connectors e 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 e 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 e Editing sound parameters of virtual synthesizers sound samplers GM GS XG sound generators e Controlling parameters on effects equipment software plug ins such as effects processors reverbs compressors equalizers etc e Remotely controlling software mixers volume panorama equalizers etc e Remotely controlling transport functions playback forward stop etc on sequencers hard disk recorders drum computers etc e Using BCF2000 faders as drawbar control for virtual or digital organ expanders e Controlling MIDI enabled lighting equipment e Live control of volume and sound parameters on expande
20. become active and sends values only if the set value is exceeded SWITCH type elements Switch type control elements have three different modes Toggle On Toggle Off and Increment Toggle On is similar to a switching function e g a light switch Each time you press the switch the value sent alternates between the on value set by encoder 4 and the off value set by encoder 5 This setting is perfect for triggering drum loops from a sampler press once start press again stop The Toggle Off mode corresponds to a momentary contact button comparable to the switch of an electric door opener The on value is sent only as long as the button is pressed After releasing the button the off value is sent Use this control type to trigger short sound FX or samples similar to using a keyboard by sending Note On and Offs The Increment option only works for buttons and only on CC NRPN and after touch command types This mode lets you gradually increase the controller value with each new keystroke Set up increment size using encoder 7 If you repeatedly press a button the value sent will be increased each time by the preset amount selected here If increment size is set to 10 values 0 10 20 30 110 120 0 10 and so on will be successively sent one after another You can also enter negative values e g 10 to achieve a gradual decrease in the value If you use encoders 4 and 5 t
21. coders 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 5 B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual 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 What settings do I have to make Where How Often you can assign MIDI control data numbers the so called control change or CCnumbers to individual MIDI parameters That s particularly the case with music software such as software sequencers mixers and sound generators as well a
22. 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 6 B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual 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
23. cts 4 Depth 126 Poly Mode Off Mono Mode On 31 Controller 31 undefined 63 Controller 63 undefined 95 Effects 5 Depth Phaser 127 Poly Mode On Mono Mode Off Table 5 1 Standard MIDI Controller 20 _B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual ED GS XG Parameter Display Filter Cutoff NRPN CUTF Filter Resonance NRPN RESO Vibrato Rate NRPN RATE Vibrato Depth NRPN DEPT Vibrato Delay NRPN DELY EG Attack NRPN ATTA EG Decay NRPN DECY EG Release NRPN RELS Modulation C1 MODU Portamento Time C5 PORT Volume C7 VOL Pan C10 PAN Reverb Send cc91 REVB Chorus Send C93 CHOR Delay Variation Send C94 VARI Table 5 2 GS XG Parameter Main Controls 2 0 C 2 Db 2 1 D 2 2 D 2 Eb 2 3 E 2 4 F 2 5 F 2 Gb 2 6 G 2 7 G 2 Ab 2 8 A 2 9 A 2 Bb 2 10 B 2 11 G 12 co 24 a 36 Q 48 G Clef C 60 Yamaha Convention 4 72 6 84 6 96 Ca 108 8 120 G8 127 Table 5 3 MIDI note number assignment 21 _B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual 6 Specifications USB Interface Power Supply Type Full speed 12 MBit sec USB MIDI Voltage 100 to 240 V 50 60 Hz class compliant Power Consumption max 10 W fuse TIANZSOV Type Mains Connection Standard IEC receptacle 5 pin DIN connectors IN OUT A OUT B THRU Dimensions Weight Control Elements BCF2
24. d the EDIT button and move one of the control elements Now let go of both controls and use the push encoders to assign a function to it see tables 4 1 and 4 2 To leave the EDIT mode press EXIT Initially all settings made here are stored temporarily If you intend to store them ina preset please see chapter 4 2 2 The detailed EDIT functions are described in the following two tables With the assignable control elements we differentiate between CONTINUOUS and SWITCH types CONTINUOUS type control elements table 4 1 include the eight BCF2000 faders and sustain pedal the 24 encoders of the BCR2000 the turn function of the push encoders SWITCH type control elements table 4 2 are buttons press functions for push encoders and footswitches PUSH ENCODER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Controller MODE Controller Option DIE JEAN PROGRAMCHANGE 1 16 Off Bank Select MSB Off BankSelect SB See below 1 en Absolute Absolute 14 Bit Relative 1 Min value Max value Relative 2 A Value indication engen 116 EEE 0 127 16383 0 127 16383 Relative 3 eapelo On Off Relative 1 14 Bit Relative 2 14 Bit Relative 3 14 Bit Absolute Absolute 14 Bit Relative 1 ted 116 NRPN Parameter Min value Max value nn See below 1 Value indication Parameter Number Number 0 127 16383 0 127 16383 Relative 1 14 Bit On Off Relative 2 14 Bit Relative 3 14 Bit Inc Dec t Value indicatio
25. ding on whether you are dealing with an encoder push encoder fader or foot pedal there are different options available LED display of the push encoders OFF The LED circle remains off 1d 1 digit Only one LED lights up standard setting 1d The LED circle operates similar to 1d but when the value is 0 no LED lights up 2d The display of the LED circles occurs in two stages If you slowly turn the encoder from left to right at first only one LED lights up and then the next LED lights up while the previous LED goes out and so on This way even the slightest value changes can be accurately represented 2d Just like 2d but when the value is 0 no LED lights up Bar Bar display when the value is changed all LEDs light up successively for volume etc Bar Just like bar display but when the value is 0 no LED lights up Sprd Spread When the value is 0 the upper middle LED lights up when the value is increased the LED circle gradually lights up in both directions left and right Pan In the middle position value 64 only the upper middle LED is on With lower values the LED circle lights up toward the left with higher values the LED circle lights up toward the right panorama adjustment 16 _B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual Qual Quality Q has the opposite effect from spread the LED circle lights up gradually when you decrease the value This setting is used for indicatin
26. ecause the tone generator allows extensive editing e g it s a rack synthesizer or a sampler as shown above The MIDI keyboard should be able to play both sound generators In this case S 2 is the optimal setup The second sound module can be a pure preset unit that doesn t allow any programming However it can also be an effects unit that only receives program commands from the keyboard This operating mode is also very useful when the data received by the second unit is undesired and could otherwise disrupt operation e g to MIDI functions that cannot be switched off or the MIDI channel can not be changed 12 _B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual ED Stand Alone Mode 5 3 MIDI Keyboard EH 00000000 00 00000000 MIDI Expander A 7 Ss SS A MIDI IN MIDI Expander B FET GO EEE I MIDI IN OUTA OUT B THRU J J Parameter Feedback MIDIN J MDIoUTA B CONTROL Merge MIDI Data Send MIDI OUT B THRU BCF BCR2000 to Computer gt USB from Computer 4 Fig 4 8 Routing and use in stand alone mode 3 In this mode MIDI data from the BCF2000 BCR2000 is mixed with the data coming in at the MIDI input merge function but is exported exclusively on output A Only control data of the B CO
27. er 112 undefined 17 General Purpose 2 49 General Purpose 2 LSB 81 General Purpose 6 113 Controller 113 undefined 18 General Purpose 3 50 General Purpose 3 LSB 82 General Purpose 7 114 Controller 114 undefined 19 General Purpose 4 51 General Purpose 4 LSB 83 General Purpose 8 115 Controller 115 undefined 20 Controller 20 undefined 52 Controller 52 undefined 84 Portamento Control 116 Controller 116 undefined 21 Controller 21 undefined 53 Controller 53 undefined 85 Controller 85 undefined 117 Controller 117 undefined 22 Controller 22 undefined 54 Controller 54 undefined 86 Controller 86 undefined 118 Controller 118 undefined 23 Controller 23 undefined 55 Controller 55 undefined 87 Controller 87 undefined 119 Controller 119 undefined 24 Controller 24 undefined 56 Controller 56 undefined 88 Controller 88 undefined 120 All Sound Off 25 Controller 25 undefined 57 Controller 57 undefined 89 Controller 89 undefined 121 Reset All Controllers 26 Controller 26 undefined 58 Controller 58 undefined 90 Controller 90 undefined 122 Local Control On Off 27 Controller 27 undefined 59 Controller 59 undefined 91 Effects 1 Depth Reverb 123 All Notes Off 28 Controller 28 undefined 60 Controller 60 undefined 92 Effects 2 Depth Tremolo 124 Omni Mode Off 29 Controller 29 undefined 61 Controller 61 undefined 93 Effects 3 Depth Chorus 125 Omni Mode On 30 Controller 30 undefined 62 Controller 62 undefined 94 Effe
28. g filter quality with parametric equalizers Cut Cutoff is optimal for controlling the cutoff frequency of a low pass filter for example on a synthesizer When the value is 0 all LEDs light up The LEDs go out successively as you increase the value Damp Damping used for damping filters When the value is 0 the outer right LED lights up If the values are increased the LED circle fans out from right to left until all LEDs light up This way increasing damping is best represented when a value goes up Encoder LED display BCR2000 1d 1 digit Only one LED lights up at a time standard setting 1d The LED circle operates similar to 1d but when the value is 0 no LED lights up Fader functions BCF2000 Move Ifyou move the fader by hand it sends a new value directly In doing so jumps in the parameter value may occur if the current value doesn t correspond to the fader position This can sometimes happen because in this mode parameter feedback doesn t cause fader movement P UP Pickup The fader ignores the parameter feedback However value jumps are avoided because the fader only sends values if the current value different from the fader setting is exceeded Mot Motor With parameter feedback the motorized fader engages automatically and always indicates the current value Foot controller function Move P UP The pedal immediately sends value changes Value jumps may result Pick Up The foot pedal
29. gnment 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
30. ic software on your computer and at the same time need a USB MIDI interface with one IN and one OUT Additionally a MIDI keyboard can be tapped into at the MIDI THRU OUT B connector This way you can use a master keyboard to import your arrangements into the sequencer or to play back software synths OUT A controls a hardware sampler while a MIDI expander sound generator without a keyboard e g a rack synthesizer or a pure preset unit an effects processor or similar can be connected at OUT B whereby it is directly controlled only from the keyboard or is controlled only via program changes Fig 4 3 Routing and use in USB mode 3 This is surely the most often used standard mode with computer applications This setting is optimal for controlling software while all MIDI connectors are used as a USB MIDI interface for the computer With this function there are 16 input channels and 32 output channels available to your music software IN and OUT A OUT B The B CONTROL transmits its data via USB to the computer The availability of parameter feedback from the computer to the B CONTROL depends on the software your are controlling MIDI expanders can not be directly accessed from the keyboard in this operating mode This operating mode is only used to import MIDI tracks into the sequencer 10 B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual ED USB Mode U 4 expanded Software Mixer Software Synthesizer Ea 00
31. itional MIDI receiver can be connected to OUT B An expansion using a second B CONTROL is also conceivable To do that connect the B output with MIDI IN on the next MIDI receiver To send MIDI commands from several units to your PC use an external MIDI merge box Important information about stand alone modes With the wiring examples shown here the parameter values of the controlled devices can be shown on the B CONTROL s LEDs parameter feedback If this is important to you you will have to connect MIDI IN to the MIDI output of the device you are controlling Of course the hardware unit you are using has to support sending back the parameter values If in doubt check the user manual of the equipment you are using Parameter feedback is enabled in all stand alone modes Other stand alone modes may cause undesirable MIDI loops In stand alone mode 3 the control data of your B CONTROL is routed to the MIDI output B without the merge function Your B CONTROL can also control your computer via MIDI without a USB connection as long as your computer features a MIDI interface In this case all stand alone modes can be used To utilize parameter feedback you should still use the stand alone mode 4 Alternatively you can also use S 3 and connect the computer via MIDI OUT B so that no MIDI feedback loop is created 4 2 Play mode menu The Play mode menu is the highest menu level in the B CONTROL Use it during normal operation for
32. key The control element can now be moved again Panic Reset This function resets the most important MIDI data to their factory settings e Press EDIT and keep it pressed e Now press EXIT The reset is performed as soon as you press EXIT PAnC for Panic appears in the display e As soon as the reset is over your B CONTROL goes automatically into the play mode and the current preset is shown in the display Data Request Current value settings of the MIDI device connected to your B CONTROL can be transmitted to your B CONTROL using the data request function provided that the MIDI device supports this function and a request command was defined using the editor software In this case the MIDI device doesn t send data the B CONTROL requests them instead e Press the LEARN key while the EDIT key is kept pressed The request takes place and the B CONTROL indicates the controller values of the receiving MIDI device on the LED ring or through fader positions Snapshot Send A Snapshot Send lets you send all current controller values in order to transmit the B CONTROL settings to the connected MIDI device e Press the lt PRESET key while the EDIT key is kept pressed The B CONTROL now sends the current controller settings Single Preset Dump In addition to the SysEx Dump function in the global setup menu the following key combination lets you send all settings of the current presets e Press the
33. ly and do not have to be separately stored Operating Mode The operating modes are described in chapter 4 1 You can select USB modes U 1 to U 4 and stand alone modes 5 1 to S 4 Global RX Channel The B CONTROL receives program change commands on this channel Footswitch type Because there are different kinds of footswitches depending on their switching behavior the polarity of the footswitch connector can be set normal inverted or it can be automatically detected during power startup auto recognition Start Preset Number Each of the 32 presets can be selected as the startup preset Additionally with the Last function at startup you have the option to always load the preset that was used last Device ID Number You should change the ID number settings only if you work with several BCF2000s or BCR2000s at the same time and problems with recognizing the correct device start occurring during a SysEx Dump procedure Please keep in mind that SysEx Dumps can only be received at the device number to which they were sent SysEx Dump Select Turning push encoder 6 lets you select between the current preset single or the entire memory contents of the 32 presets all should be sent as a SysEx dump One press on encoder 6 triggers the dump To receive a SysEx dump you don t have to change any settings on your equipment If you send a single preset to the B CONTROL the data is written to a temporary memory
34. mming 4 2 1 Selecting a preset e Select a preset with the Preset button 8 The new preset number is indicated in the display e Alternatively you may select a preset by pressing and holding down the preset button while moving one of the push encoders e As soon as you release the Preset button the new preset is active 4 2 2 Copy Store presets e Press the STORE button to save a preset The button LED starts to flash e Selecta memory number using the PRESET buttons or by holding down one of the PRESET buttons while moving a push encoder at the same time The new preset number flashes in the display e By pressing STORE again the STORE LED and the display stop flashing e Ifyou want to overwrite the current preset press the STORE button twice step 2 can be cancelled e Cancel the store procedure by pressing the EXIT button We deliberately did not include an autostore function That way you can assign a new MIDI control to a control element without changing the currentpreset If you want to restore a preset just select another preset briefly and again return to editing Now the old data has been restored 4 2 3 Copying encoder groups With this function you are able to copy an entire encoder group within a preset This saves a lot of programming effort if all encoder groups within a preset consist of the same basic functions e g MIDI channel CC number for turn and push function Press the encoder group but
35. n PITCH BEND 1 16 Range 0 127 See below 1 on off Key number 0 127 ALL Min value Max value m Value indication AFTER TOUCH 116 All Channel 0 127 0 127 sehen On Off Aftertouch Select GS XG Main Control parameter Min value Max value a Value indication ns 116 with dear text 0 127 0 127 _ JED On Off indication 1 Controller option a Push Encoders LED behaviour Off 1d 1 LED on 1d 1 LED on but value 0 LED off 2d 2d Bar Bar Spread Pan Qual ity 0 Cut off Damp ing b Faders Move Pick Up Motor only BCF2000 c Foot controller Move Pick Up only BCF2000 Tab 4 1 Assignment of the push encoders in EDIT mode CONTINUOUS types 15 _B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual SWITCH TYPE CONTROLLERS buttons foot switches push function of Push Encoders PUSH ENCODER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MIDI DataType MIDISendChannel Parameter Val ei Value2 ControllerMODE ControllerOption Display Value Fixed Program Value indication PROGRAM CHANGE 1 16 Off Bank Select MSB Off Bank Select LSB Change value i On Off Off 0 127 Toggle On ed Value indication CC Control Change 1 16 G0 127 On value 0 127 Off Value Off 0 127 Toggle Off Increment Steps On Off Increment 127 127 NRPN Toggle On In case of ol le Non Registered 1 16 oo On value 0 12 Off Value Off 0 127 Toggle Off Increment Steps en Parameter Number Increment
36. n turn and push function Now release the LEARN button The B CONTROL is waiting to receive MIDI data Start transmitting MIDI data from your sequencer As soon as the data is received by the BCF2000 BCR2000 it is shown in the display After correct data transmission the display shows GOOD or BAD if wrong faulty or too extensive data has been sent To leave or cancel LEARN press the EXIT button 4 3 2 Programming in EDIT mode Various types of MIDI commands Pitchbend After Touch MMC etc are assigned to the individual control elements in EDIT mode MIDI DataType MIDI Send Channel Parameter Valued To activate the EDIT mode press and hold the EDIT button and operate a control element This can be a fader sustain pedal BCF2000 only an encoder BCR2000 only a push encoder a button or footswitch The control element is indicated in the display e g E 24 or Fd 8 When using push encoders select an encoder group beforehand In addition you have to differentiate between turn and push function Release EDIT you are now in the EDIT mode CONTINUOUS TYPE CONTROLLERS encoders turn function of Push Encoders faders foot controller Using the push encoders you can now assign MIDI commands to the selected control element You will find all possible MIDI function in tables 4 1 and 4 2 including all accompanying explanations If you want to assign MIDI data to additional control elements just press and hol
37. o delineate the lowest and the highest value that are to be sent the values always stay within that range here as well With this function you have the option to use your B CONTROL to control software buttons with more than two switch positions The value display activated using Push Encoder 8 is identical for switch and continuous elements If this value display is active the current value is indicated in the four digit display when you actuate a control element The display shows the preset number again as soon as you release the control element 4 4 MIDI messages Program Change With the encoders 3 and 4 you can select bank numbers If a MIDI device contains more than 128 presets programs first a bank change command has to be sent Even though this is a controller command it has to be sent before the program change and is therefore adjustable since it is linked to the preset change If the bank select message is not needed simply select off Encoder 5 selects the program number If the selected control element is a control dial continuous type the program number is directly selected when turning the dial Pressing the switch directly selects the assigned program number This can be useful if you always want to start from the same preset Control Change CC A control change consists of a controller number and its respective value Encoder 3 sets the controller number With buttons different values can be sent when pre
38. one MIDI controller or as a combination of both with different MIDI interface configuration possibilities Here is how you select an operating mode e Keep the EDIT key pressed and press the STORE key at the same time e You are now in the global setup menu and you can let go of both keys e Now select an operating mode by turning the PUSH encoder 1 You can select USB modes U 1 to U 4 and stand alone modes S 1 to S 4 The modes are described in detail in chapter 4 1 1 and further and examples about their use are also given there Please see also chapter 4 3 3 e Toexit global setup please press the EXIT key The settings made in the global setup menu are automatically stored and do not have to be separately saved The USB connection is briefly interrupted if you switch within a USB mode or when you switch from a USB mode to a stand alone mode and vice versa Ifa USB connection is made or lost while your B CONTROL is on the selected operating mode is retained 4 1 1 USB modes USB mode U 1 la N Software Sequencer Zpush I lt lt gt gt t gt LO pm 12 04 01 064 J 120 Software Mixer move Oe fade Z e EG push OG 00 00 00 00 00 00 BCF BCR2000 MIDLIN MIDI OUT A B CONTROL MIDI Data Send MIDI OUT B THRU Pa
39. ovided 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 en
40. rameter Feedback 1 to Computer from Computer 4 use Computer Fig 4 1 Routing and use in USB mode 1 In USB mode 1 the B CONTROL is connected to your PC by using a USB cable It sends MIDI data and receives parameter feedback from the computer provided that the music software you are controlling supports these functions This way current parameter values can be shown on the LED or can be indicated by the fader position All MIDI ports of the B CONTROL are off This mode is optimal for controlling software tools mixers sequencers synths VST effects etc if you don t need any additional MIDI ports This mode is also very useful if you are already using other multi channel MIDI interfaces on your computer and can t address any additional ones 9 B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual USB Mode U 2 USB Mode U 3 EEE Software Sequencer Z push K gt gt gt H O gt P 12 04 01 064 J 120 Software Mixer w fe F 5 a U lo lt 3 2 5 a ja N 2 4 h MIDI IN OUT B THRU USB OUTA MIDI IN MIDI Keyboard MIDI Expander B BCF BCR2000 MIDI OUT A B CONTROL
41. re assigned to this key section 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 LEARN gets you to the LEARN mode you are controlling or the MIDI device to which your B CONTROL is connected EDIT gets you to the EDIT mode support parameter feedback the fader positions change automatically Using the PRESET keys 32 presets can be recalled The preset number is shown in the display 14 m 50 SERIAL NUMBER V DATE CODE 100 240v 50 60H2 15W Fig 3 2 The back of the BCF2000 control elements 3 to G2 coincide with the BCR2000 STORE saves presets Using the EXIT key you exit a programming level edit mode global setup Use it also to cancel a store or copy procedure 8 B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual 6 These four keys can be assigned to any MIDI command of your choice The 24 infinitely variable rotary controls encoders of the BCR2000 can be programmed to send MIDI control commands The LED circle show the current value These are the SWITCH connectors for connecting a footswitch Its polarity is automatically detected On the BCR2000 the first connector SWITCH 1 can also be used to connect a double footswitch with stereo jacks In this case SWITCH 2 must remain unused CONTROLLER connector BC
42. real time control of MIDI data Display After switching on the unit the current system software version is briefly displayed Value changes are shown when using one of the control elements provided that they have been activated Control elements You can use several keys encoders and faders simultaneously and send their MIDI data The classification of MIDI data types is explained in chapter 4 4 According to its assigned MIDI data type each control element shows the current parameter value in the corresponding LED or LED ring The position of the faders changes automatically as soon as you choose another preset or during incoming parameter messages LED display The encoder LED ring displays or the status LEDs of the buttons change automatically when running controller recordings in a sequencer provided of course all connections have been made correctly the correct operating mode is enabled and the software sequencer supports sending parameter values Button illumination varies according to the controller mode if a button is in Toggle on mode the button LED illuminates as soon as the button is pressed Only when you press the button once again the LED goes out If a button is in Toggle off mode the corresponding LED will be lit only for the time the button is pressed The performance of the control elements the display and the LED displays can be individually set up and is explained in chapter 4 3 Progra
43. rs e Triggering i e playing live short samples drum loops shouts effects etc e Remotely controlling groove boxes step sequencers MIDI generators such as arpeggiators etc DJ software and other live software e Program changes and volume control on sound generators just like on a master keyboard e 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
44. s in one of the stand alone modes merge function that makes mixing MIDI MIDI Data Send data from two different sources to one output possible is active at output A in x MDI pate stand alone modes S 1 to S 3 Parameter ne 1 ee Ueto eee e from Computer a USB Fig 4 5 Routing in USB mode 4 This operating mode should be selected if you want to couple two B CONTROLs e g 1x BCF2000 amp 1x BCR2000 to control your software using both B CONTROLS through a common USB port Additionally MIDI OUT B of the first controller unit 1 can be used from the computer as a 16 channel MIDI output The data of both B CONTROLs is mixed and is sent to the host computer via USB Select stand alone mode 3 for the second unit unit 2 11 B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual Stand Alone Mode S 1 Stand Alone Mode S 2 MIDI Keyboard abe GH o0000000 H i e 900 200 Il MIDI OUT MIDI Expander A Doe SSeS A ew San a A MIDI IN MIDI Expander B ine 22222 Pan Bozen Qe MIDI IN MIDI y IN OUTA OUTB THRU Q Q Ji GO O0 Parameter Feedback MIDI IN MIDI Keyboard MIDI OUT A MIDI Expander A B CONTROL UD Due Sane MIDI OUT B MIDI Expander B THRU BCF BCR2000 to Computer jeg from
45. s 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 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth NA Sw NS Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer instructions 8 Do notinstall near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 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 yo
46. s means that After Touch affects all notes equally Channel Pressure If you want to use a polyphonic After Touch Key Pressure the single note on which After Touch should have an effect can be selected using encoder 3 Since this process is only supported by a few tone generators channel After Touch will be best most of the time When a switch element has been selected an on and off value can also be set release dynamic Therefore you can limit the modulation range FX depth using After Touch 17 B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual MMC MIDI Machine Control data is only assignable to button elements Encoder 4 Value 1 sets Locate Time hour and minute values while encoder 5 Value 2 sets seconds and frames The Locate Position is always sent before the MMC command We therefore have the following logic switching sequence If the Locate parameter has been selected the sequencer or hard drive recorder always jumps to the set position If Play has been selected as the parameter for a button the sequencer always starts from the set locator point as soon as the button is pressed Rewind always begins at the chosen locator point Select the frame rate with encoder 6 24 25 30 non drop 30d drop frame or off in this case only the MMC message is sent without any information of the locate position GS XG Encoder 3 directly selects the most important
47. s 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 Ona 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 e set filter frequency to CC 05 e set filter resonance to CC 06 receive e 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 e Assign the push encoder 1 CC 05 to filter frequency control via dial rotation e Assign the push encoder 2 CC 06 to filter resonance control via dial rotation e Assign the push encoder 3 CC 07 to volume control via dial rotation How do I wire the B CONTROL Several classic examples can
48. ssing and releasing to be set with encoders 4 and 5 This function is useful if fixed parameter settings are to be sent With faders and control dials continuous type the value range can be determined by using encoders 4 minimum value and 5 maximum value Alternatively you can invert the value scale by assigning 127 as the minimum value and 0 as maximum value scale inversion A classic application is the draw bar control of virtual or digital organs or organ expanders If assigning controller 7 volume to the faders of the BCF2000 this way the signal becomes quieter when moving up the fader Moving down the fader is similar to moving out the draw bars and the volume increases NRPN ANRPN is needed if none of the 127 standardized controller numbers are available for a certain function Encoder 3 selects the parameter number For assigning mixer faders we recommend the high resolution Absolute 14 bit provided that the control hardware software supports it Note Of course a note can only be assigned to one SWITCH element The note is set with encoder 3 Note C3 C key corresponds with note number 60 Encoder 4 sets the note velocity note volume Pitch Bend Pitch bend is assignable to only one CONTINUOUS element Since this is a type of command with its own status byte selecting a MIDI channel Encoder 2 and Range Encoder 4 is sufficient After Touch Normally ALL is selected here Thi
49. to be stored permanently the data has to be stored on a storage slot of your choice preset store function WARNING If you send an ALL Dump to the B CONTROL the entire memory contents are directly overwritten No request to confirm will be made and the memory has no redundant safety function e To cancel a SysEx dump press the EXIT key MIDI Data Interval This is where you adjust the data transmission rate This setting only has an effect on MIDI data packs such as SysEx dumps and not on controlling of MIDI commands they are carried out in real time anyway The transmission rate is adjustable in milliseconds 4 6 Additional functions Temporary Local Off Local Off means that when you move a control element on the B CONTROL no MIDI data is transmitted If the position of a control element deviates from the current value in the software you can readjust its position until the correct position is found by using this function After that the control can be moved again without creating an audible value deviation 18 _B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual Deviations between the position of a control element and the current parameter value can occur if no parameter feedback is being sent while a value is being changed in the software e g mixer automation e Press the EXIT key and keep it pressed e Move the desired control element until you get the correct value e Let go of the EXIT
50. ton of the group you want to copy e Press STORE the STORE button LED flashes e Now select the destination encoder group The destination encoder button LED flashes e Press STORE again the STORE button LED is no longer lit e Cancel the store procedure at any time by pressing EXIT To permanently store encoder group settings carry out the preset store function as explained in chapter 4 2 2 To copy an encoder group into a different preset you have to copy an entire preset After that you can copy or rearrange the encoder groups in the new preset as described above 4 3 Programming 4 3 1 The LEARN function The easiest way to assign MIDI functions to individual control elements is to use the LEARN function Here the MIDI data is assigned remotely For example MIDI data sent from a MIDI sequencer to your B CONTROL is assigned to a control element selected beforehand With LEARN not only CC NRPN and note commands can be received but almost any type of MIDI data including short SysEx strings e Press and hold the LEARN button while operating any control element This can be a fader BCF2000 only an encoder BCR2000 only a PUSH encoder button footswitch or sustain pedal BCF2000 only The control element is shown in the display e g E 24 or Fd 8 14 _B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual When using push encoders select an encoder group beforehand In addition you have to differentiate betwee
51. uite 200 Bothell WA 98011 USA Phone Fax No Phone 1 425 672 0816 Fax 1 425 673 7647 B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 B CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 ofthe FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this de
52. ur 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 LA rd injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods oftime 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 LEGAL DISCLAIMER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED BEHRINGER KLARK TEKNIK MIDAS BUGERA AND TURBOSOUND
53. versssrersnnesnsnnensensensensensnnsenennssnensensnneee 8 4 1 The operating mOdes essserssseressseserssseessssevesssseesssserensser 8 4 2 Play mode menu n ssssessseverssssersssseesssssersssssesssssersssserses 13 4 3 Progra MMN 13 4 4 MD MESSAGES Lae 16 4 5 Settings in the global setup menu 17 4 6 Additional functions rssserssseerssseersssseersssesessssversssserses 17 5 Appendix s sssescesssssssosssecevsessnescsnossesecasesssseesesessecessesens 19 6 Specifications esssosssonesonssonsennnsnnnennunsnensnnnsnnnnenene 21 Thank you Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the B CONTROL 3 B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 ROTARY BCR2000 User Manual Important Safety Instructions EN CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE D ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR 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 14 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 instruction
54. vice must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Important information Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group can void the user s authority to use the equipment behringer com We Hear You AN behringer
55. ware 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 IS09000 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

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