U-CONTROL UMX610/UMX490
Contents
1. U CONTROL UMX610 UMX490 b Ultimate Studio d LA a ntroller Keyboard with Separ ate 1274 dio Interfac behringer com behringer 2 U CONTROL UMX610 UMX490 User Manual HE Table of Contents Thank you 2 Important Safety Instructions eere 3 Legal Disclaimer Wa 3 Limited Warranty 20ss0ussossnssnssonsnnssonsonssonsnnssnnsnnsnnnnnne 3 1 Before you get Started eese 5 T SEDIT ueteri reete rare A rites 5 1 2 Initial operation and power supply 5 1 3 Online registration een 5 1 4 System requirements isisisi 6 2 Introduction to MIDI eese eere eene nene 6 2 1 MIDI control for beginners s 6 2 2 USB mode and stand alone operation 7 3 Control Elements and Connections 7 4 Operation wai 8 44 Play mode tette tite 8 4 2 Assign mode irme ctn 9 5 SPECIFICATIONS csnnsesccossensssesensesssensenescesossesoossenseeseness 13 CEN DISTIDc m 14 Thank you Thank you for showing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the UMX The UMX is2. e ooc eee oo eee e ool eee E IN OUT intern PC MAC BATTERY CASE 9 V 100 mA SWITCH am ON ON THE oo G Mor BOTTOM SIDE 3 7 a Nes d GES SLU Foor sw POWER intern Fig 2 1 Block diagram of MIDI signal flow After the UMX has been connected to the host computer a virtual MIDI IN and MIDI OUT interface is emulated MIDI data generated in the UMX are first sent over the USB interface to the host computer where they are received at the emulated MIDI IN A sequencer software running on the host computer receives the MIDI data via the MIDI IN and relays them to the emulated MIDI OUT f all sequencer parameters are set properly The data are then sent back to the UMX via the USB interfaces on the computer UMX where they are looped through to the physical MIDI OUT 4 From here the MIDI data are sent to the devices connected to the MIDI OUT The MIDI OUT connector 14 can also be used as a normal MIDI interface independently of the sequencer software operating the UMX 2 2 2 Stand alone operation When the UMX is not linked via USB to a computer it is automatically set to stand alone mode In this case the UMX can only send out MIDI data from its MIDI OUT connector behringer com 3 Control Elements and Connections The following factory settings refer to GLOBAL MIDI channel 1 The KEYBOARD of t
3. Type Type B USB 1 1 Type 5 pin DIN plug Control Elements Controller 1 control wheel with center reset 1 control wheel without center reset 8 rotary knobs 1 fader Buttons 12 buttons Keyboard UMX610 61 keys velocity sensitive UMX490 49 keys velocity sensitive Foot pedal Ya mono jack with automatic polarity recognition USB Battery 3x 1 5 Volt Type AA Power connector 2mm DC jack negative center 9 V 100 mA DC regulated USA Canada 120 V 60 Hz China Korea 220 V 50 Hz UK Australia 230 V 50 Hz Europe 230 V 50 Hz Japan 100 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption UMX610 max 0 9 W UMX490 max 0 9 W Dimensions W x H x D UMX610 approx 8 17 x 3 2 7 x 38 377 approx 215 x 97 x 990 mm UMX490 approx 8 17 x 3 2 7 x 32 987 approx 215 x 97 x 825 mm Weight UMX610 approx 10 Ver lbs 4 69 kg UMX490 approx 8 96 Ibs 3 90 kg BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards As a result of these efforts modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated behringer com 14 U CONTROL UMX610 UMX490 User Manual ED 6 Appendix Standard MIDI Controller CC Numbers 00 Bank select
4. The SNAPSHOT command is transmitted immediately after activating the keyboard 4 2 6 Local off The LOCAL OFF in the UMX has the effect that value entries made via the control elements are neither transmitted to the MIDI OUT socket nor to the USB OUT It is therefore possible in the LOCAL OFF mode for example to read just the rotary controls without transmitting data to the generally selected external devices 1 Pressthe ASSIGN push button and hold it down 2 Pressthe key 3 Release the ASSIGN push button again and complete the desired settings on the control elements 4 Then press the ENTER key or the CANCEL key The LED of the ASSIGN key goes off in both cases and you are in normal play mode again 10 U CONTROL UMX610 UMX490 User Manual 4 2 7 Control elements assignment We explained in Chapter 4 2 2 how an individual channel can be assigned to each control element You will now find out how to assign new controllers and a channel a Theassignment for rotary controls R1 R8 the MODULATION controller the PITCH BEND wheel as well as the DATA fader 1 Press the ASSIGN push button and hold it down 2a Ifyou would like to assign one of the eight rotary controls turn the respective controller 2b Ifyou assign the MODULATION controller please activate one of the keys located below the lettering OE SIL or EBENE You can bypass step 5 if you decide on the EUI or the GB key The MIDI controller MODULATION C
5. country which is not the country for which the product was originally developed and manufactured this modification adaptation shall not be considered a defect in materials or workmanship This limited warranty does not cover any such modification adaptation regardless of whether it was carried out properly or not Under the terms of this limited warranty MUSIC Group shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from Such a modification adaptation This limited warranty covers only the product hardware It does not cover technical assistance for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products whether or not contained in the product Any such software is provided AS IS unless expressly provided for in any endosed software limited warranty This limited warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product Free inspections and maintenance repair work are expressly excluded from this limited warranty in particular if caused by improper handling of the product by the user This also applies to defects caused by normal wear and tear in particular of faders crossfaders potentiometers keys buttons guitar strings illuminants and similar parts 6 Damage defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this limited warranty e improper handling neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGE
6. 32 Bank select LSB 64 Damper Pedal 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 em de 102 Controller 102 undefined o TN ing i m an za P Ws Controller 103 undefined 08 Balance 40 Balance LSB 72 Sound Controller 3 Release Time 104 Controller 104 undefined 09 Controller 9 undefined 41 Controller 41 undefined 73 Sound Controller 4 Attack Time 105 Controller 105 undefined 10 Pan 42 PanlSB 74 Te AEN Brightness 106 Controller 106 undefined 11 Expression 43 Expression LSB 75 Sound Controller 6 Decay Time 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 Purpos
7. Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under 4 U CONTROL UMX610 UMX490 User Manual Support at behringer com If your country is not listed please check if your problem can be dealt with by our Online Support which may also be found under Support at behringer com Alternatively please submit an online warranty claim at behringer com BEFORE returning the product All inquiries must be accompanied by a description ofthe problem and the serial number ofthe product After verifying the product s warranty eligibility with the original sales receipt MUSIC Group will then issue a Return Materials Authorization RMA number Subsequently the product must be returned in its original shipping carton together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by MUSIC Group Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted 54 Warranty Exclusions This limited warranty does not cover consumable parts including but not limited to fuses and batteries Where applicable MUSIC Group warrants the valves or meters contained in the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety 90 days from date of purchase This limited warranty does not cover the product if it has been electronically or mechanically modified in any way If the product needs to be modified or adapted in order to comply with applicable technical or safety standards on a national or local level in any
8. all 3 cases the ASSIGN LED goes out KEY EFFECT ON KEY VELOCITY 0 OFF velocity value is fixed to 110 Change of key pressure has no effect on volume level 1 SOFT key pressure is very sensitive low velocity changes create high changes in volume level MEDIUM key pressure is normal very hard hit notes are very loud 2 4 very soft hit notes produce very low volume 3 HARD key pressure is more unsusceptible compared to all other settings 4 9 invalid input Tab 4 1 Effect of RANGE definition on keyboard velocity 4 2 11 The factory reset command To reset all settings on your UMX proceed as follows 1 Press the ASSIGN push button and hold it down 2a To cause a temporary FACTORY RESET simultaneously press both OCTAVE SHIFT push buttons All temporarily changed control elements are returned to their factory settings The USER MEMORY however is retained and will not be reset 2b Simultaneously press the 8 C 9 and 9 keys to perform a complete FACTORY RESET In this case the USER memory is also overwritten in addition to resetting all control elements of the FACTORY MEMORY 3 Release the ASSIGN push button again The LED of the ASSIGN push button stays on 4 Finally press the ENTER key If you do not wish to perform the RESET command please press either the CANCEL key or press the ASSIGN push button again 13 U CONTROL UMX610 UMX490 User Manual 5 Specifications
9. 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 e manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid VA injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection 16 Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable LEGAL DISCLAIMER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND APPEARANCES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED BEHRINGER IS PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP MUSIC GROUP COM ALLTRADEMARKS 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 HE
10. into a fully featured easily accessible MIDI interface for your host computer 5 Use the FOOTSWITCH connector to connect a sustain pedal This port is factory set and assigned to the MIDI parameter Foot Pedal CC 64 which represents a switch controller When the pedal is pressed and held in normal Play mode it generates a controller with the value 127 When the pedal is released the controller falls back to 0 typical piano sustain pedal behavior Apart from that the pedal assignment is the same as the button assignment i e you can assign any MIDI controller to it The POWER switch is used to switch the unit on and off Please close all programs if you want to switch off the UMX while the computer is running or terminate the USB connection behringer com 4 Operation In the following we will explain the operation of the UMX in detail Please note the differentiation between push buttons refer to control elements 10 and keys control element CD Please do not confuse these 4 1 Play mode The UMX is in the PLAY mode immediately after it is switched on Here you can immediately begin to play modify the filtering process via the rotary controls execute panning control software synthesizers and so on 4 1 1 The factory memory The FACTORY MEMORY is the installed memory in which the basic settings of the UMX are defined The controller map described under 10 is the most important item of the FACTORY MEMOR
11. the same time e Donot use damaged batteries The UMX could be damaged due to the leakage of chemicals e Ifyou do not use the unit for an extended period of time please remove the batteries from the compartment Here again the batteries could leak and damage the device After inserting the batteries please close the battery compartment and make sure the shutter clamp snaps into place again If you neither want to connect the power supply over USB nor operate the device with batteries there is yet another possibility to connect the UMX over an external power supply unit Please observe the correct operational data DC 9 V 100 mA and correct polarity of the connector plug you will find information about this above the DC input on the rear of the unit Reverse polarity can damage the electronics 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 Info
12. the two OCTAVE SHIFT push buttons 1 Pressthe ASSIGN push button and hold it down 2 Selectthe OCTAVE SHIFT push button which you want to assign to the program change function 3 Release the ASSIGN push button again 4 Defined the channel by which the program change will be transmitted Press one ofthe 16 channel keys CH 1 through CH 16 on the keyboard 5 Pressthe key Then press the number keys on the keyboard in sequence until you have completely entered the desired preset number Only value entries between 0 and 127 are possible Greater values are ignored by the device 6 Finally press the ENTER key In order to discard your assignments please select the CANCEL key or press the ASSIGN push button again The ASSIGN LED will go off in all 3 cases As soon as you have assigned the direct program selection to one or both OCTAVE SHIFT push buttons simultaneously pressing both push buttons will not activate ANYTHING 4 2 9 Other functions of the octave shift buttons The OCTAVE SHIFT push buttons of the device are in their initial state every time the UMX is switched on see Table 3 1 Further special functions can be assigned to both push buttons in the ASSIGN mode in addition to the already covered functions regarding direct program change and octave transposition o Transposition in individual semitone steps b Sequential scrolling in program libraries Optional controller functions As so
13. C 1 or CHANNEL VOLUME CC 7 is then directly assigned to the MODULATION controller without having to enter a controller number first 2 Ifyou assign the PITCH BEND wheel please activate one of the keys located below the lettering BEEXTTESEEETES or GER You can bypass step 5 if you decide on the key The original pitch bend function is then directly assigned to the PITCH BEND wheel 2d Ifyou complete an assignment for the DATA fader please activate one of the keys located below the lettering SELENE or GK You can bypass step 5 if you decide on the key The original volume function is then directly assigned to the DATA fader 3 Release the ASSIGN push button again 4 Press one of the 16 channel push buttons CH 1 through to define the channel 5 Press the number keys on the keyboard in sequence until you have completely entered the desired controller number Only value entries between 0 and 127 are possible Greater values are ignored by the device Examples e Press keys C1 and C 4 if you have decided on CC 14 for example e Press keys 1 C 9 and C7 if you would like to select CC 107 6 Finally press the ENTER key In order to discard your assignments please press the CANCEL key or press the ASSIGN push button again The LED of the ASSIGN push button will go off in all 3 cases b Assigning push buttons B1 B8 and the optional sustain pedal connected to the socket 5 1 Pressthe ASSIGN push button
14. R user or service manuals behringer com e connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where the product is used e damage defects caused by acts of God Nature accident fire flood etc or any other condition that is beyond the control of MUSIC Group Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel user included will void the limited warranty If an inspection of the product by MUSIC Group shows that the defect in question is not covered by the limited warranty the inspection costs are payable by the customer 3 Products which do not meet the terms of this limited warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyer s expense MUSIC Group or its authorized service center will inform the buyer of any such circumstance If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification MUSIC Group will return the unit C 0 D with a separate invoice for freight and packing Such costs will also be invoiced separately when the buyer has sent in a written repair order MUSIC Group Authorized Resellers do not sell new products directly in online auctions Purchases made through an online auction are on a buyer beware basis Online auction confirmations or sales receipts are not accepted for warranty verification and MUSIC Group will not repair or replace any product purchased through an online auc
15. REIN COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL PRODUCT MUSIC GROUP PRODUCTS ARE SOLD THROUGH AUTHORIZED FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ONLY FULLFILLERS AND RESELLERS ARE NOT AGENTS OF MUSIC GROUP AND HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO AUTHORITY TO BIND MUSIC GROUP BY ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED UNDERTAKING OR REPRESENTATION THIS MANUAL IS COPYRIGHTED NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL INCLUDING PHOTOCOPYING AND RECORDING OF ANY KIND FOR ANY PURPOSE WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MUSIC GROUP IP LTD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2012 MUSIC Group IP Ltd Trident Chambers Wickhams Cay P O Box 146 Road Town Tortola British Virgin Islands LIMITED WARRANTY 1 Warranty This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased the product from a MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller in the country of purchase A list of authorized resellers can be found on BEHRINGER website behringer com under Where to Buy or you can contact the MUSIC Group office closest to you MUSIC Group warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase see the Limited Warranty terms in 4 below unless a longer minimum warranty period is mandated by applicable local laws If the product shows any defects within the spe
16. Y These settings are automatically loaded after each start ofthe device and control many useful parameters Instructions which are changed within a session are discarded when the device is Switched off We have equipped the UMX with a USER MEMORY in order to still be able to store changed allocations 4 1 2 The user memory Settings which are stored in the USER MEMORY remain stored in the internal Flash ROM and are retained after the device is switched off Change to the USER MEMORY by pressing push button 6 If you call up the USER MEMORY for the first time the settings of the FACTORY MEMORY will be used initially As soon as you execute changes in the existing controller map they are automatically stored without requiring any further action In the USER MEMORY allocations including channel information of the following control elements can be permanently stored e FOOT SWITCH connector e OCTAVE SHIFT buttons e VOLUME DATA fader e PITCH BEND wheel e MODULATION wheel e Rotary controls R1 R8 e Push Buttons B1 B8 9 U CONTROL UMX610 UMX490 User Manual 4 2 Assign mode As already mentioned in previous chapters the ASSIGN Mode is a powerful tool to optionally reconfigure the UMX into an ultra comfortable controller The basic logic of the allocation process has been introduced to you in Chapter 3 Control Elements and Connections In the following we will offer you more detailed information to enable
17. an extremely flexible master keyboard with a controller unit that can be used for a wide array of applications Whether you need independent control of computer rack synthesizers General MIDI sound modules or effects devices or want to use the UMX for conveniently operating sequencing software or computer plug ins the UMX offers you tremendous ease of use and allows you to realize your ideas intuitively behringer com 3 U CONTROL UMX610 UMX490 User Manual Important Safety Instructions EN CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE D LECTROCUTION A 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 instructions in the accompanying literature Please read the manual Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover or the rear section No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel Caution To reduce t
18. and hold it down 2 Pressthe related control element once however it is not necessary to continue pressing it 3 Releasethe ASSIGN push button again 4 Press one of the 16 channel push buttons 1 through CH 16 to define the channel 5 Pressthe number keys on the keyboard in sequence until you have completely entered the desired controller number Only value entries between 0 and 127 are possible Greater values are ignored by the device behringer com 6 Finally press the ENTER key In order to discard your assignments please press the CANCEL key or press the ASSIGN push button again The LED ofthe ASSIGN push button will go off in all 3 cases Please note two exceptions in conjunction with the push buttons and or the sustain pedal Ifyou assign CC07 Channel Volume to the push buttons a channel volume of 0 is triggered each time you press the push button This means the channel is always mute This feature is very useful for live operation Ifyou use controller CC 10 panning for the push buttons or the sustain pedal pressing the control element transmits value 64 This results in hearing the content of the channel in the center of the stereo panorama 4 2 8 Program and bank change You have three different options achieving a program change in external devices with the UMX This is a very powerful function which will enable you to use the full spectrum of all of your sound producers Optio
19. cified warranty period and that defect is not excluded under 4 MUSIC Group shall at its discretion either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts In case MUSIC Group decides to replace the entire product this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period i e one 1 year or otherwise applicable minimum warranty period from the date of purchase of the original product Upon validation of the warranty claim the repaired or replacement product will be returned to the user freight prepaid by MUSIC Group Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE 2 Online registration Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase at behringer com under Support and kindly read the terms and conditions of our limited warranty carefully Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 83 Return materials authorization To obtain warranty service please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased Should your MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity you may contact the MUSIC Group
20. d conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group s limited warranty please see complete details online at behringer com MUSIC Group Macao Commercial Offshore Limited of Rue de Pequim No 202 A Macau Finance Centre 9 J Macau including all MUSIC Group companies 5 U CONTROL UMX610 UMX490 User Manual 1 Before you get Started 1 1 Shipment The U CONTROL was carefully packed at the assembly plant to assure secure transport Should the condition ofthe 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 UMX during transport we recommend utilizing a carrying case Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage due to storage or shipping Never let unsupervised children play with the device or with its packaging Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environment friendly fashion 1 2 Initial operation and power supply Please make sure that the unit is provided with sufficient ventilation and never place the UMX on top of an amplifier or in the vicinity of a heater to avoid the risk of overh
21. e 1 48 General Purpose 1 LSB 80 General Purpose 5 112 Controller 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 7 115 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 Co
22. eating The power supply can be realized in different ways depending on the main application area For the installation of the UMX in a studio environment it is possible to connect the device directly to a free USB port ofthe computer using the USB cable provided see Fig 1 1 In case it is not possible to establish the power supply over USB e g because of an overload of the host computer due to several USB devices connected it is also possible to operate the UMX with three 1 5 Volt batteries type AA see Fig 1 2 AN 2555 6066 umkuso 2 ee Il LL Ill Li II TI zn U CONTROL UMX Fig 1 1 Power supply via USB behringer com Fig 1 2 The battery compartment on the bottom side ofthe UMX Open the battery compartment by pressing the shutter clamp carefully in the direction of the battery compartment while pulling the cover of the compartment upwards e Please note the following points when inserting the batteries e The symbol ofthe batteries must coincide with the symbol of the compartment Incorrect polarity will damage the electronics e Donot mix old and new batteries When you change the batteries always change all 3 batteries at
23. ess CT and C 4 if you have decided on MSB 14 for example e Press 1 0 Jand C7 J if you would like to select MSB 107 5 Now define the by pressing the key Then enter the number value of the BANK LSB with the already familiar procedure see step 4 The same entry rules apply as for the BANK MSB You have defined the bank in which the desired program will be called up in steps 4 and 5 Now all you have to define is the program itself 6 Pressthe key and then press the number keys in sequence until you have completely entered the desired program number Only entries between 0 and 127 are possible greater values are ignored by the device Ready 7 Finally press the ENTER key In order to discard your assignments please press the CANCEL key or press the ASSIGN push button again The ASSIGN LED will go off in all 3 cases Example You want to select preset No 49 in bank 25 of an external device on channel 14 via the UMX Only the LSB will be used to describe the bank since the bank number remains less than 128 The MSB in this case equals 0 1 Press and hold the ASSIGN push button 2 Press the channel key cH 1 3 Release the ASSIGN push button 4 Then pressthe key or the C0 key 5 Press key and then describe bank 25 with push buttons 2 and C 5 6 Define the program Press the key and then the 4 and 9 keys for program 49 7 Pressthe ENTER key behringer com Direct program selection through
24. eyboard to confirm your assignments To discard your assignments either press the CANCEL key or the ASSIGN button again In either case the ASSIGN LED goes out and the UMX quits ASSIGN mode 6 The USER MEMORY button is used to recall the internal memory The internal memory contains all assignment information set in ASSIGN mode Any changes that were made after USER MEMORY selection are automatically saved without further user prompts The USER MEMORY is retained even after the unit is switched off The two OCTAVE SHIFT buttons are preset to shift the keyboard range by up to three octaves up or down The associated LEDs help you identify the current octave setting see Table 3 1 Since the OCTAVE SHIFT buttons can also be assigned to any MIDI controller we would like to refer you to Chapters 4 2 8 and 4 2 9 for detailed information The eight high resolution rotary controls R1 R8 generate continuous controller information They are the controllers that are shown above the buttons in the table 10 All rotary controllers can be assigned to any controller in ASSIGN mode 3 The eight buttons B1 B8 generate switch controllers Again they are assigned to various default functions see table on the device Like the rotary controls the buttons can be freely assigned to any controller in ASSIGN mode The table shows the factory set controller assignments Keyboard legend Informs you about the special functions performed by individ
25. gn controller CC 07 Channel Volume to the OCTAVE SHIFT push buttons pressing one of the push buttons will always generate the value 0 In case of controller CC 10 panning pressing a push button will always produce the value 64 Please note that pressing both push buttons simultaneously does not generate anything when assigning a controller 1 Press the ASSIGN button and keep it pressed 2 Press the one of the two OCTAVE SHIFT buttons to which you want to assign a controller 3 Release the ASSIGN button 4 Assign the channel Press one of the 16 channel keys CCHT to ct 16 You can assign each of both the OCTAVE SHIFT buttons to an individual MIDI channel 5 Press the key to be found under ELUIEESTTEB 6 Press the number keys on the keyboard to enter the controller number of your choice as described in Chapter 4 2 7 7 Confirm your selection with ENTER To discard your assignments either press the CANCEL key or the ASSIGN button again In all 3 cases the ASSIGN LED goes out behringer com 4 2 10 Velocity sensitivity The sensitivity of the UMX can be regulated so that the velocity of the keys has an effect on the volume level 1 Press the ASSIGN button and keep it pressed N Use the number keys to enter the keyboard velocity see Table 4 1 Release the ASSIGN button w 4 Confirm your selection with ENTER To discard your assignments either press the CANCEL key or the ASSIGN button again In
26. he UMX has 49 or 61 large velocity sensitive keys for maximum playing comfort The keyboard not only provides for playing but also functions as an encoder in the context of the assignment procedure The MODULATION wheel is factory set to function as a conventional modulation wheel MIDI CC 1 In ASSIGN mode any MIDI controller can be assigned to it When you release the MODULATION wheel it retains its adjusted value The PITCH BEND wheel is normally used to change the pitch in real time In this way a sound can be bent upwards downwards by several semitones while playing As a default factory setting pitch bending is assigned to this wheel However in ASSIGN mode you can assign any MIDI control command to the pitch wheel Ex works the VOLUME DATA fader controls the volume of the notes played on the keyboard MIDI CC 7 In ASSIGN mode it can be set to control any MIDI controller The ASSIGN button allows you to assign different functions to the various control elements The basic principle is always the same 1 Press the ASSIGN button and keep it pressed The status LED above the button lights up The UMX signals that it has entered ASSIGN mode 2 Selectthe control element to which you would like to assign a new MIDI function by operating it 3 Release the ASSIGN button 4 Depending on the choice you made you may have to define an additional value range see below for more details 5 Pressthe ENTER key on the k
27. he 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 doth BO Mm Bw N Donot block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer instructions 8 Donot install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus induding amplifiers that produce heat behringer com 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles
28. ks which are activated by a special MIDI command the BANK SELECT command In the following section this command is briefly described A brief introduction for this is listed in the following The BANK SELECT command consists of two parts an MSB part and an LSB part The MSB part describes a value range of 128 different values and is the more important part of the DATA BASE SELECT command for many external devices The LSB part describes each of the 128 MSBs in another 128 individual stages Both are individually numbered from 0 to 127 11 U CONTROL UMX610 UMX490 User Manual The enormous value range of a total of 128 x 128 16 384 different values is therefore available to you via the BANK SELECT command This theoretically means that you could use external devices which support the same amount of different banks If you consider that each of these banks again contains another 128 individual programs you will receive the unbelievably large number of 2 097 152 different options to organize these programs 1 Pressthe ASSIGN push button and hold it down 2 Press one of the 16 channel keys CH 1 through CH 16 or press the key 3 Release the ASSIGN push button 4 Pressthe key Then press the number keys in sequence until you have completely entered the desired BANK MSB number Only value entries between 0 and 127 are possible Greater values are ignored by the device The BANK MSB has now been defined Examples e Pr
29. lease press the CANCEL key or press the ASSIGN push button again The ASSIGN LED will go off in all 3 cases 4 2 4 The panic key combination Imagine that you have been working continuously on one song for several hours and a note suddenly hangs up If you now execute a PANIC command a sound producing device receiving this command becomes silent immediately 1 Pressthe ASSIGN push button and hold it down 2 Press one of the two PANIC keys or ETR 3 Release the ASSIGN push button The device will automatically return to the normal play mode The command All Notes Off will be sent immediately after you have pressed one of the two keys 4 2 5 The snapshot send command The SNAPSHOT command triggers the transmission of all parameters including their current values All control element assignments as well as their temporary settings on the respective channels are transmitted to the MIDI OUT socket and to the USB output of the UMX It is possible by this method to transfer the complete UMX mapping to a sequencer software at the beginning of a song This is to make sure the song is played with the last valid controller values Apart from this the SNAPSHOT allows you to reset the correct values in an external device where parameters have shifted 1 Pressthe ASSIGN push button and hold it down 2 Press the GE key on the keyboard 3 Release the ASSIGN push button The device automatically returns to the normal play mode
30. ment Using the faders rotary knobs and buttons the foot pedal and the keyboard an entire array of control instructions can be generated which in turn can control the most diverse functions of external devices What kinds of equipment can I control with the UMX You can basically control any device supporting the MIDI format Both hardware and software MIDI devices are controlled in exactly the same way The only difference is in the wiring Here are a couple of suggestions on how you can use your UMX 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 e Remotely controlling software mixers volume panorama mute functions etc Remotely controlling transport functions playback forward stop etc on sequencers hard disk recorders drum computers etc Live control of volume and sound parameters on expanders e Remotely controlling groove boxes step sequencers MIDI generators and other live software e Program changes and volume control on sound generators just like on a master keyboard e Can be used by band keyboardists solo entertainers organists electronic music performers DJs sound engineers home project studio owners theater technicians etc behringer com And how does it work Remote control is realized by assigning the individual cont
31. ns a and b will allow you to select any programs by means of a defined selection procedure which always has to be completed The process is generally accelerated in the third option c so that you will be able to directly select programs by pressing the push button once a Ifyouare sure that you want to select from 128 different programs only you will achieve the ASSIGN mode program change by the following method As soon as the quantity of 128 is exceeded however you must apply the process described under paragraph b 1 Press the ASSIGN push button and hold it down 2 Press one of the 16 white channel keys through on the keyboard You have now defined the channel by which the program change will be transmitted 3 Release the ASSIGN push button 4 Press the key 5 Press the number keys in sequence until you have completely entered the desired program number Only value entries between 0 and 127 are possible Greater values are ignored by the device Examples e Press CT and 3 if you have decided on program 15 for example e Press 1 2 and C7 if you would like to select program 127 6 Press the ENTER key In order to discard your assignments please press the CANCEL key or press the ASSIGN push button again The ASSIGN LED will go off in all 3 cases b Ifyou have more than 128 programs you must apply the following process to achieve a program change In this case your programs will be organized in ban
32. ntroller 30 undefined 62 Controller 62 undefined 94 Effects 4 Depth Celeste Detune 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 Tab 6 1 MIDI controller overview behringer com 15 U CONTROL UMX610 UMX490 User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FC BEHRINGER U CONTROL UMX610 UMX490 Responsible Party Name MUSIC Group Services US Inc Address 18912 North Creek Parkway Suite 200 Bothell WA 98011 USA Phone Fax No Phone 1 425 672 0816 Fax 1 425 673 7647 U CONTROL UMX610 UMX490 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 o
33. on as you assign a function to one of the two push buttons the second push button will automatically assume the same function however it is still restricted in its functionality It is not capable of sending data until you assign a function to this push button with the ASSIGN procedure a Transposition in individual semitone steps 1 Pressthe ASSIGN push button and hold it down Pressthe key Release the ASSIGN push button w N 4 Finally press the ENTER key In order to discard your assignments please press the CANCEL key or press the ASSIGN push button again The ASSIGN LED will go off in all 3 cases Pressing the right hand one of the two push buttons causes a shift by one semitone upward pressing the left hand one leads to a shift by one semitone downward Pressing both push buttons cancels all transpositions A keyboard can consist of a maximum of 128 semitones according to the MIDI standard If you have reached the lower or upper end of this tone range with the transposition function you cannot exceed the highest or lowest tone despite continued pressing of the transposition push button This also applies to the transposition in octave steps 12 U CONTROL UMX610 UMX490 User Manual b Sequential scrolling in program libraries Most sound producers have the option to store presets in a separate bank frequently called a User Bank If the sequence of songs to be played at a concert is defined by your band you can s
34. ote control of other devices System Common Messages e g forthe synchronization of several devices e Control Messages Also known as Control Changes or Controllers abbreviated as CC Control Change There are 128 controllers in total which are numbered from 0 to 127 Please refer to Table 6 1 to find out which type of controller you are currently working with MIDI data are only control data and contain no audible audio information The data transmission takes place over 16 channels What settings do I have to make Where How Basically which control element generates which controller must be set on the UMX and how incoming controller commands should be interpreted must be set on the receiving device Regarding controller assignment there are two possible principles e You use the preset controller configuration set in the factory see Fig 3 1 In this case you only need to make the assignments on the receiving device e You use your own controller configuration set up in ASSIGN mode How to assign controllers to the UMX is described in Chapter 4 Operation 7 U CONTROL UMX610 UMX490 User Manual 2 2 USB mode and stand alone operation The UMX can be operated as a USB interface or stand alone device The two modes are different with respect to the MIDI signal flow 2 2 1 USBmode When the UMX is linked via USB to a computer the signal flow is as shown below Fig 2 1 Sound Module
35. r more ofthe 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 ofthe FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device 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 com behringer
36. rmation 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 6 U CONTROL UMX610 UMX490 User Manual 1 4 System requirements For USB operation a current WINDOWS PC or MAC with a USB connection is sufficient Both USB 1 1 and USB 2 0 are supported The UMX supports the USB MIDI compatibility of WINDOWS XP Vista and MACOS X operating systems The UMX can also be operated as a stand alone MIDI controller with no PC connected Software control via MIDI is also possible provided your computer has a MIDI interface 2 Introduction to MIDI 2 1 MIDI control for beginners Application possibilities for the UMX models 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 The definition of the MIDI standard began in 1982 with the cooperation of various international companies MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface At that time musicians were looking for a possibility of managing the communication of electronic musical instruments of different makes with one another What exactly does the UMX do Simply put this is a remote control for all kinds of MIDI equip
37. rol elements of the UMXto individual MIDI parameters Whenever one of these control elements is operated the UMX generates the control data assigned to this control element which are then transferred to external devices over a data link Thus for example the VOLUME DATA fader is factory set to send data controlling the volume level ofa channel The data connection is usually a standard MIDI cable with a 5 pin DIN plug on each end Such cables should not exceed a length of 15 meters With the UMX there is one more data connection available the USB cable to the host computer Here the cable should not exceed a length of 5 meters The data transmission takes place over 16 channels The control data generated by the individual control elements are also called MIDI messages which can be divided into 3 major groups e Channel Messages Here channel specific control information is transmitted An example of a channel message is the note on instruction As soon as a key is played on the keyboard ofthe UMX the device generates an instruction which contains the pitch channel number and velocity The receiving sound generator knows which tone has to be played System Messages These messages are not channel specific but relate to the entire system to which they are sent They are divided into 3 groups System Exclusive Messages for operating system backup updates management of memory contents System Real Time Messages e g for rem
38. tion 55 Warranty transferability This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer customer of authorized reseller and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product No other person reseller etc shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of MUSIC Group 56 Claim for damage Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable local laws MUSIC Group shall have no liability to the buyer under this warranty for any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind In no event shall the liability of MUSIC Group under this limited warranty exceed the invoiced value ofthe product 57 Limitation of liability This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive warranty between you and MUSIC Group It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this product MUSIC Group provides no other warranties for this product 8 Other warranty rights and national law This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the buyer s statutory rights as a consumer in any way The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of applicable mandatory local laws This warranty does not detract from the seller s obligations in regard to any lack of conformity ofthe product and any hidden defect 8 9 Amendment Warranty service conditions are subject to change without notice For the latest warranty terms an
39. tore all ofthe sounds used for the gig in the User Bank in the sequence they occur in the concert and completely concentrate on your playing A cumbersome search for sounds in the sound producers is no longer required thanks to the OCTAVE SHIFT push buttons 1 Press the ASSIGN push button and hold it down 2 Pressthe key Release the ASSIGN push button gt amp LS Finally press the ENTER key In order to discard your assignments please press the CANCEL key or press the ASSIGN push button again The ASSIGN LED will go off in all 3 cases Pressing the right hand one of the two push buttons now causes your external device to switch one preset number upward to be switched upward in your external device pressing the left hand causes a step downward in your preset library By pressing both push buttons you jump to Preset 0 in the current bank Please note that you must assign an individual MIDI channel to the OCTAVE SHIFT push buttons if you do not want to work in the GLOBAL CHANNEL refer to Chapter 4 2 2 Incase of the stepwise search function the channel assignment always affects both the push buttons The assignment of a separate channel to one of the 2 push buttons is not supported c Optional controller functions Please note that the OCTAVE SHIFT push buttons generate switch controllers in the event of a controller assignment One of the two values 0 or 127 will always be produced There are two exceptions if you assi
40. ual keys on the keyboard The individual elements of the keyboard legend are described in detail in Chapter 4 Operation 8 U CONTROL UMX610 UMX490 User Manual 8 e D C C 5 UMRI AN v A as co auo fien t i eu E i Fig 3 1 Top view of the UMX orten man i press once Shift one octave up or down LED on press 2nd time Shift 2 octaves up or down flashing press 3rd time Shift 3 octaves up or down flashing press both buttons Reset all octave shifts are reversed LED off Tab 3 1 LED activity depending on the OCTAVE SHIFT status BATTERY CASE ON THE 9 V 100 mA 090 SWITCH am ON IN OFF BOTTOM SIDE 7 Ww TN gt S I oo CED ES GIS Foor sw Use this socket to supply the UMX with current from an external power supply unit not included Fig 3 2 Rear panel connectors The USB connector of the UMX The connector type B on the device is connected using the cable supplied to a free slot on the host computer where you will find a type A connector It is compatible with the USB 1 1 and or USB 2 0 standards In addition to the connection to the computer you can use the MIDI OUT to connect additional MIDI devices so that the UMX transforms
41. wn 2 Activate the control element for which another channel than the GLOBAL CHANNEL is to be set If this is a controller or fader briefly move the control element when you have decided on a push button press this push button once The UMX now knows which control element you would like to assign to a SINGLE CHANNEL 3 Release the ASSIGN push button 4 Press one of the 16 channel keys CH1 through CH 16 5 Finally press the ENTER key In order to discard your assignments please select the CANCEL key or press the ASSIGN push button again The ASSIGN LED will go off in all 3 cases All control elements of the UMX follow the GLOBAL CHANNEL in their channel settings factory settings This means that a control element is always in the GLOBAL CHANNEL until you assign it to another channel Please also consider this when you change the GLOBAL CHANNEL since various elements will also change accordingly behringer com 4 2 3 Global channel assignment 1 Press the ASSIGN push button and hold it down 2 Activate the control element for which the GLOBAL CHANNEL is to be set If this is a controller or fader briefly move the control element when you have decided on a push button press this push button once The UMX now knows to which control element you would like to assign a GLOBAL CHANNEL 3 Release the ASSIGN push button 4 Pressthe key 5 Finally press the ENTER key In order to discard your assignments p
42. you to use the UMX even more efficiently 4 2 1 Setting the global channel The UMX recognizes two separate classifications in regard to MIDI channels There is aGLOBAL CHANNEL and 16 SINGLE CHANNELS The GLOBAL MIDI CHANNEL is the channel through which all MIDI commands are sent in the factory setting messages by various control elements as well as the Note On and Note Off commands To change this channel proceed as follows 1 Pressthe ASSIGN button and hold it down Pressthe key Release the ASSIGN push button 4 Define the GLOBAL CHANNEL by operating one of the keys LH 1 through on the keyboard w N 5 Finally press the ENTER key In order to discard your assignments please press the CANCEL key or press the ASSIGN push button again The ASSIGN LED will go off in all 3 cases The factory setting for the GLOBAL CHANNEL is channel 1 4 2 2 Individual channel assignment The assignment of individual control elements to defined channels is useful if you want to control several external devices independently from each other Example You are playing synthesizer A through channel 2 with the keyboard and have a sequencer program controlling another synthesizer B through channel 5 You can now control the filter frequency of device B through one of the eight jog shuttle controls in real time and simultaneously continue to play device A without changing the filter frequency 1 Press the ASSIGN push button and hold it do
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search