U-CONTROL UMX49/UMX61
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1. alone mode In this case the UMX can only send out MIDI data from its MIDI OUT connector 3 CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS The following factory settings refer to GLOBAL MIDI channel 1 The keyboard of the 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 Select the control element to which you would2. 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 6 3 CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS
3. 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 Press the ENTER button on the keyboard to confirm your assignments To discard your assignments either press the CANCEL button or the ASSIGN button again In either case the ASSIGN LED goes out and the UMX quits ASSIGN mode 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 The eight buttons B1 B8 generate switch controllers Again they are assigned to various default functions see table on the
4. the direction of the battery compartment while pulling the cover of the compartment upwards Please note the following points when inserting the batteries A The symbol of the batteries must coincide with the symbol of the compartment Incorrect polarity will damage the electronics A Do not mix old and new batteries When you change the batteries always change all 3 batteries at the same time A Donotuse damaged batteries The UMX could be damaged due to the leakage of chemicals A if you do not use the unit for an extended period of time please remove the batteries from the compartment Here again the batteries could leak and damage the device After inserting the batteries please close the battery compartment and make sure the shutter clamp snaps into place again If you neither want to connect the power supply over USB nor operate the device with batteries there is yet another possibility to connect the UMX over an external power supply unit Please observe the correct operational data DC 9 V 100 mA and correct polarity of the connector plug you will find information about this above the DC input on the rear of the unit Reverse polarity can damage the electronics 1 1 3 Online registration Please remember to register your new XXX equipment right after your purchase by visiting www XXX com alternatively www XXX de and read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully 4 1 INTRODUCTION U CONTROL UMX49
5. U CONTROL UMX49 UMX61 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for showing your confidence in XXX products by purchasing the UMX The UMX is an extremely flexible master keyboard with a controller unit that can be used for a wide array of applications Whether you need independent control of computer rack synthesizers General MIDI sound modules or effects devices or want to use the UMX for conveniently operating sequencing software or computer plug ins the UMX offers you tremendous ease of use and allows you to realize your ideas intuitively The UMX49 and UMX61 only differ in the size of the keyboard 49 or 61 keys I 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 U CONTROL was carefully packed at the assembly plant to assure secure transport Should the condition of the cardboard box suggest that damage may have taken place please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage I 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 I To assure optimal protection
6. UMX61 Should your XXX product malfunction our goal is to have it repaired as quickly as possible To arrange for warranty service please contact the retailer from whom the equipment was purchased Should your XXX dealer not be located in your vicinity you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment packaging Global Contact Information European Contact Information Should your country not be listed please contact the distributor nearest to you A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website www XXX com Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 1 2 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 I The UMX supports the USB MIDI compatibility of WINDOWS XP and MAC OS X operating systems gt 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
7. assign controllers to the UMX is described in Chapter 4 Operation 2 INTRODUCTION TO MIDI 5 U CONTROL UMX49 UMX61 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 USB mode When the UMx is linked via USB to a computer the signal flow is as shown below Fig 2 1 Sound Modul PC MAC intern USB 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 14 From here the MIDI data are sent to the devices connected to the MIDI OUT The MIDI OUT connector can also be used as anormal 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
8. 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 a remote control for all kinds of MIDI equipment Using the faders rotary knobs and buttons the foot pedal and the keyboard an entire array of control instructions can be generated which in turn can control the most diverse functions of external devices What kinds of equipment can 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 A Editing sound parameters of virtual synthesizers sound samplers GM GS XG sound generators A Controlling parameters on effects equipment software plug ins such as effects processors reverbs compressors equalizers A Remotely controlling software mixers volume panorama mute functions etc A Remotely controlling transport functions playback forward stop etc on sequencers hard disk recorders drum computers etc A Live control of volume and sound parameters on expanders A Remotely controlling groove boxes step seque
9. ncers MIDI generators and other live software A Program changes and volume control on sound generators just like on a master keyboard A Can be used by band keyboardists solo entertainers organists electronic music performers DJs sound engineers home project studio owners theater technicians etc And how does it work Remote control is realized by assigning the individual control elements of the UMX to individual MIDI parameters Whenever one of these control elements is operated the UMX generates the control data assigned to this control element which are then transferred to external devices over a data link Thus for example the VOLUME DATA fader is factory set to send data controlling the volume level of a channel The data connection is usually a standard MIDI cable with a 5 pin DIN plug on each end Such cables should not exceed a length of 15 meters With the UMX there is one more data connection available the USB cable to the host computer Here the cable should not exceed a length of 5 meters The data transmission takes place over 16 channels The control data generated by the individual control elements are also called MIDI messages which can be divided into 3 major groups A Channel Messages Here channel specific control information is transmitted An example of a channel message is the note on instruction As soon as a key is played on the keyboard of the UMX the device generates an instruction
10. of your UMX during transport we recommend utilizing a carrying case I Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage due to storage or shipping I Never let unsupervised children play with the device or with its packaging I Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environment friendly fashion 1 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 overheating The power supply can be realized in different ways depending on the main application area For the installation of the UMX ina studio environment it is possible to connect the device directly to a free USB port of the computer using the USB cable provided see Fig 1 1 In case it is not possible to establish the power supply over USB e g because of an overload of the host computer due to several USB devices connected it is also possible to operate the UMX with three 1 5 Volt batteries type AA see Fig 1 2 USB Cable included DCU ConTROL Figure 1 1 Power supply via USB HR S 4 E J Figure 1 2 The battery compartment on the bottom side of the UMX Open the battery compartment by pressing the shutter clamp carefully in
11. which contains the pitch channel number and velocity The receiving sound generator knows which tone has to be played A System Messages These messages are not channel specific but relate to the entire system to which they are sent They are divided into 3 groups System Exclusive Messages for operating system backup updates management of memory contents System Real Time Messages e g for remote control of other devices System Common Messages e g for the synchronization of several devices A Control Messages Also known as Control Changes or Controllers abbreviated as CC controller number There are 128 controllers in total which are numbered from 0 to 127 I amp Please refer to Table 6 1 to find out which type of controller you are currently working with 3 MIDI data are only control data and contain no audible audio information The data transmission takes place over 16 channels What settings do 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 A 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 A You use your own controller configuration set up in ASSIGN mode How to
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