User's Manual
Contents
1. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS 6 OPERATION S u u uu Sua i 8 4 1 The operating 41 1 USB modes oreet 4 1 2 Stand alone modes 4 2 Play mode menu 4 2 1 Selecting a preset 4 2 2 Copy store presets 4 2 3 Copying encoder groups 4 3 PROGRAMMING eerta t RE pe tec deca temet 4 3 1 The LEARN function uuu uu uu uu u 4 3 2 Programming in EDIT mode 4 4 MIDI 4 5 Settings in the global setup menu 4 6 Additional functions u u uu APPENDIX ee 19 y SPECIFICATIONS 20 WARRANTY 2 Meets 21 B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 B CONTROL gt ROTARY BCR2000 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the B CONTROL 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 software 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 the2. Er MIDI OUT B ITHRU USB MIDI IN gt MIDI OUT A MIDI OUT B ITHRU UNIT 1 MIDI Data Send MIDI Expander Merge to Computer tue 4 from Computer lt 1 Parameter Feedback 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 4 1 2 Stand alone modes The stand alone modes come into play when the B CONTROL is not used as a USB controller for controlling PC applications but as a pure MIDI controller With all stand alone modes all MIDI connectors can be used simultaneously and these modes differ only in how the data is transmitted on the MIDI outputs Of course not only sound generators can be remotely controlled as shown in the illustrations but also effects processors groove boxes hardware sequencers lighting equipment compact studios portable keyboards e pianos etc basically any equipment with a MIDI input This can also be your computer with its own MIDI interface The USB connector can not be used while your B CONTROL is in one of the stand alone mo
3. 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 A Tocancela 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 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 A Press the EXIT key and keep it pressed A Move the desired control element until you get the correct value A Let go of the EXIT key The control element can now be moved again 4 OPERATION 17 B CONTROL gt FADER BCF2000 B CONTROL gt ROTARY BCR2000 Panic Reset This function resets th
4. OPERATION Relative 2 Relative 3 Relative 1 14 Bit Relative 2 14 Bit Relative 3 14 Bit Inc Dec Value See below 1 indication On Off Value See below 1 indication On Off Value See below 1 indication On Off Value See below 1 indication On Off Tab 4 1 Assignment of the push encoders in EDIT mode CONTINUOUS types B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 B CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 SWITCH TYPE CONTROLLERS buttons foot switches push function of Push Encoders PUSH ENCODER 1 4 MIDI Data Type MIDI Send Channel Value 1 Off Bank Select MSB PROGRAM Off Bank Select LSB CC 0 127 NRPN Parameter Number On value Parameter 0 127 MIDI Note Number 0 127 Key number 0 127 All All Channel Aftertouch Fixed velocity MIDI notes value 0 127 On value 0 127 5 Value 2 Controller Option Controller MODE Value indication Fixed Program Change value Off 0 127 In case of In case of If Frame rate not Off Select Play Pause Stop Fwd Rew Locate Punch In Punch Out Locate position time 1 part hh mm Locate position always sent first before MMC command Select GS XG Main Control parameter with clear text indication MMC MIDI machine control MIDI Device number 0 126 ALL On value 0 127 Locate position time 2 part ss ff Frames Locate position always sent first Tab 4 2 Assignment of the
5. dones MIDI IN B CONTROL B OUTA MIDI Data Send Merge Bee our B THRU MIDI Expander to Computer from Computer Fig 4 7 Routing and use in stand alone mode 2 Say you want to control just one sound generator from your B CONTROL because 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 4 OPERATION 11 B CONTROL gt FADER BCF2000 B CONTROL gt ROTARY BCR2000 Stand Alone Mode S 3 MIDI Keyboard MIDIJOUT MIDI Expander A LIII pet OUT B THRU MIDI IN LEN m MIDI Keyboard MIDI Expander A MIDI Expander B AB de Te MIDI IN B CONTROL Merge MIDI OUT A MIDI Data Send MIDI OUT B ITHRU to Computer 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 out
6. we differentiate between CONTINUOUS and SWITCH types A 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 CONTINUOUS TYPE CONTROLLERS encoders turn function of Push Encoders faders foot controller ibus EDEN MIDI Type MIDI L 1 E 2 MODE i 2 Option Value M Select MSB t Select LSB Min value CC 0 127 0 127 16383 Max value 0 127 16383 Value See below 1 indication On Off Absolute Absolute 14 Bit Relative 1 Relative 2 Relative 3 Relative 1 14 Bit Relative 2 14 Bit Relative 3 14 Bit Value indication On Off See below 1 Absolute Absolute 14 Bit Relative 1 NRPN Non Registered Parameter Number PITCH BEND 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 Q Cut off Damp ing b Faders Move Pick Up Motor only BCF2000 C Foot controller Move Pick Up only BCF2000 14 NRPN Parameter Number Key number 0 127 ALL All Channel Aftertouch Select GS XG Main Control parameter with clear text indication Max value 0 127 16383 Max value 0 127 Max value 0 127 4
7. 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 A Toactivate 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 0 When using push encoders select an encoder group beforehand In addition you have to differentiate between turn and push function 4 OPERATION 13 B CONTROL gt FADER BCF2000 B CONTROL gt ROTARY BCR2000 Release EDIT you are now in the EDIT mode 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 hold 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 I gt Initially all settings made here are stored temporarily If you intend to store them in a preset please see chapter 4 2 2 The detailed EDIT functions are described in the following two tables With the assignable control elements
8. 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 assignment 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 2 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 a
9. service personnel only To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions unless you are qualified to do so B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 B CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 FOREWORD Dear Customer welcome to the team of BEHRINGER users and thank you very much for expressing your confi dence in us by pur chasing the B CONTROL Writing this foreword for you gives me great pleasure because it represents the culmi nation of many months of hard work delivered by our engineering team to achieve a very ambitious goal to present two outstanding USB MIDI CONTROLLERS Due to their extreme flexibility they can be used as a central control unit with USB MIDI interface as well as for mere MIDI control applications The task of designing our new B CONTROLs certainly meant a great deal of responsibility which we assumed by focusing on you the discerning user and musician Meeting your expectations also meant a lot of work and night shifts But it was fun too Developing a product usually brings a lot of people together and what a great feeling it is when all who participated in such a project can be proud of what they ve achieved It is our philosophy to share our enjoyment with you because you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER team With your highly competent suggestions for new products you ve made a significant contribution to shaping our company an
10. 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 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 Data for controlling other MIDI equipment can be sent through the MIDI outputs Ik gt 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 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 N
11. the preset store function as explained in chapter 4 2 2 0 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 A Pressand 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 0 When using push encoders select an encoder group beforehand In addition you have to differentiate between turn and push function A Now release the LEARN button The B CONTROL is waiting to receive MIDI data A Starttransmitting MIDI data from your sequencer As soon as the data is received by the BCF2000 BCR2000 it is shown in the display A After correct data transmission the display shows GOOD or bAd if wrong faulty or too extensive data has been sent A Toleave or cancel
12. undefined 117 Controller 117 undefined 118 Controller 118 undefined 119 Controller 119 undefined 120 AII Sound Off 121 Reset All Controllers 122 Local Control On Off 123 AII Notes Off 124 Omni Mode Off 125 Omni Mode On Poly Mode Off Mono Mode On Poly Mode On Mono Mode Off 19 B CONTROL gt FADER BCF2000 B CONTROL gt ROTARY BCR2000 20 Table 5 2 GS XG Parameter Main Controls Oto RE po C 2D 2 D2 2 L D 2EDb2 3 o E2 o A F2 6 O B8 O A2 o 60 Yamaha Convention 206 e Table 5 3 MIDI note number assignment 6 SPECIFICATIONS USB INTERFACE Type Full speed 12 MBit sec USB MIDI class compliant MIDI INTERFACE Type 5 pin DIN connectors IN OUT A OUT B THRU CONTROL ELEMENTS BCF2000 Controls 8 motorized 100 mm faders 8 infinitely variable push encoders with LED rings Keys 20 keys 10 system keys 4x Encoder Group 4x programming 2x Preset BCR2000 Controls 24 infinitely variable encoders with LED rings 8 infinitely variable push encoders with LED rings Keys 20 keys 10 system keys 4x Encoder Group 4x programming 2x Preset DISPLAY Type 4 digit 7 segment LED display SWITCHED INPUTS BCF2000 Footswitch 1 x 1 4 TS connector with automatic polarity detection Foot pedal 1 x 1 4 TRS connector BCR2000 Footswitch Input 1 1 4 TRS stereo connector for dual foots
13. B CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 www behringer com User s Manual Version 1 1 October 2004 BEHRINGER JUST LISTEN I o M o 2 B CONTROL gt FADER BCF2000 B CONTROL gt ROTARY BCR2000 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIGUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the cover or back No user serviceable parts inside refer servicing to qualified personnel Only qualified personnel may perform repairs WARNING The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sou
14. OL 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 12 4 OPERATION B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 B CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 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 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 classif
15. and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the original date of purchase in accordance with the warranty regulations described below If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period that are not excluded from this warranty as described under 4 BEHRINGER shall at its discretion either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned parts In the case that other parts are used which constitute an improvement BEHRINGER may at its discretion charge the customer for the additional cost of these parts 2 If the warranty claim proves to be justified the product will be returned to the user freight prepaid 3 Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded S 3 RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER 1 To obtain warranty service the buyer or his authorized dealer must call BEHRINGER see enclosed list during normal business hours BEFORE returning the product All inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem BEHRINGER will then issue a return authorization number 2 Subsequently the product must be returned in its original shipping carton together with the return authorization number to the address indicated by BEHRINGER 3 Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted S4 WARRANTY REGULATIONS 1 Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is accompan
16. arranty The serial number is located on the top side of your REV2496 You can also 0 Please keep in mind The POWER switch does not fully register online at www behringer com 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 3 CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS 7 B CONTROL gt FADER BCF2000 B CONTROL gt ROTARY BCR2000 B CONTROL gt AOTAA P BCR2000 J USBeMDI ROTARY HNOB CONTROLLER N11999J OUT B THRU OUTA Fig 3 3 The footswitch connectors on the BCR2000 16 The USB connector is used for connecting to a computer with a compatible USB input 17 These 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 alone MIDI controller or as a combination of both with different MIDI interface configuration possibilities Here is how you select an operating mode Keep the EDIT key pressed and press the STORE key at the same time You are now in the global setup menu and you can let go of both keys Now select an operating
17. control change or CC numbers to individual MIDI parameters That s particularly the case with music software such as software sequencers mixers and sound generators as well as 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 On a 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 4 2 INTRODUCTION TO MIDI B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 B CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 A setfilter frequency to CC 05 A setfilter resonance to CC 06 receive A setvolume 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 A Assign the push encoder 1 CC 05 to filter frequency control v
18. d making it successful In return we guarantee you uncompromising quality as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an extremely reasonable price All of this will enable you to give free rein to your creativity without being hampered by budget constraints We are often asked how we manage to produce such high quality devices at such unbelievably low prices The answer is quite simple it s you our customers Many satisfied customers mean large sales volumes enabling us to get better purchasing terms for components etc Isn t it only fair to pass this benefit on to you Because we know that your success is our success too would like to thank all of you who have made the B CONTROL possible You have all made your own personal contributions from the developers to the many other employees at this company and to you the BEHRINGER user My friends it s been worth the effort Thank you very much Uli Behringer TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION esee 4 1 1 Before you get started 1 1 1 Shipment 1 1 2 Initial operation VAS Warrarity cei dec spe eene Fitted 1 2 System requirements sse INTRODUCTION TO MIDI 4 2 1 MIDI control for 4 2 2 The MIDI standard 2 3 MIDI connections a 2 4 The MIDI
19. der 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 pressing 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 0 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 A NRPN 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 s
20. des A merge function that makes mixing MIDI data from two different sources to one output possible is active at output A in stand alone modes S 1 to S 3 10 4 OPERATION B CONTROL gt FADER BCF2000 B CONTROL gt ROTARY BCR2000 Stand Alone Mode S 1 MIDI Keyboard MIDI Keyboard Param Feedback MIDI IN B CONTROL MIDI OUT A MIDI Expander A a MIDI Expander B IDI Data Send ATE MIDI OUT B ITHRU to Computer from Computer 4 Fig 4 6 Routing and use in stand alone mode 1 S 1 is 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 Stand Alone Mode S 2 MIDI Keyboard Tn MIDI OUT Sampler MIDI Keyboard
21. different MIDI functions are at your disposal These LEDs indicate the following MIDI IN OUT A and OUT B illuminate if MIDI data flows through the respective connectors USB Mode illuminates if a USB connection to a computer is active your computer must be on The FOOT SW LEDs illuminate if the footswitch is pressed FOOT CTRL LED BCF2000 only illuminates when the footcontroller is actuated MIDI data is sent 6 Permanently fixed functions are assigned to this key section STORE saves presets LEARN gets you to the LEARN mode EDIT gets you to the EDIT mode Using the EXIT key you exit a programming level edit mode global setup Use it also to cancel a store or copy procedure 7 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 you are controlling or the MIDI device to which your B CONTROL is connected support parameter feedback the fader positions change automatically 8 Using the PRESET keys 32 presets can be recalled The preset number is shown in the display 9 These four keys can be assigned to any MIDI command of your choice 10 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 11 These are the SWITCH conn
22. e 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 MIDI 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 1 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 2 3 The four digit LED display indicates the current operating software version briefly during startup After that it shows the selected preset number When in play mode activating one of the control elements indicates value changes on the LED in real time When in programming mode it indicates the type of MIDI commands program channel numbers and parameter values 4 Using the ENCODER GROUP keys four so called encoder groups per preset can be recalled so that eight PUSH encoders for a total of 64
23. e EXIT key I 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 9 are available A Press the EDIT key and keep it pressed A Move the fader s whose motors you wish to disengage A Press the key to which you want to assign the motor off function Exit with EXIT 0 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 18 4 OPERATION B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 B CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 00 Bank Select 01 Modulation 02 Breath Controller 03 Controller 3 undefined 04 Foot Controller 05 Portamento Time 06 Data Entry MSB Channel Volume formerly Main Volume 08 Balance 09 Controller 9 undefined 11 Expression 12 Effect Control 1 13 Effect Control 2 14 Controll
24. e most important MIDI data to their factory settings Press EDIT and keep it pressed A Now press EXIT The reset is performed as soon as you press EXIT PAnC for Panic appears in the display 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 A 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 A Press the 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 A Press the PRESET Im key while the EDIT key is kept pressed A Ifyou want to cancel the dump press th
25. ecause in this mode parameter feedback doesn t cause fader movement P UP Pick up 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 The pedal immediately sends value changes Value jumps may result P UP Pick Up The foot pedal 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 type
26. ectors 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 6 3 CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS B CONTROL gt FADER BCF2000 B CONTROL gt ROTARY BCR2000 B CONTROL b FADER BCFeooo a USBeMiDleCONTROLLER BCR2000 BCF2000 Fig 3 1 The control surface of the B CONTROLs BEHRINGER O I onm B COUTROL DRADER GERMANY CAUTION amua ne nix or on meoo 13 Ta USB IVIIDIFFADER CO UTROLLER www behringer com NEN S LI morso re so Fig 3 2 The back of the BCF2000 control elements to coincide with the BCR2000 12 CONTROLLER connector 2000 only Here you can 14 The connection to the mains is established using a standard connect an expression pedal that can be used for controlling connection socket A matching cable is included in the assignable MIDI data shipment 13 The POWER switch turns your B CONTROL on The 15 SERIAL NUMBER Please take the time to fill out and return POWER switch should always be in its Off position when the warranty card within 14 days after the date of purchase connecting the unit to the mains to benefit from our extended w
27. er 14 undefined 15 Controller 15 undefined 16 General Purpose 1 17 General Purpose 2 18 General Purpose 3 19 General Purpose 4 20 Controller 20 undefined 21 Controller 21 undefined 22 Controller 22 undefined 23 Controller 23 undefined 24 Controller 24 undefined 25 Controller 25 undefined 26 Controller 26 undefined 27 Controller 27 undefined 28 Controller 28 undefined 29 Controller 29 undefined 30 Controller 30 undefined 31 Controller 31 undefined 5 APPENDIX Standard MIDI Controller CC Numbers 32 Bank Select LSB 33 Modulation LSB 34 Breath Controller LSB 35 Controller 35 undefined 36 Foot Controller LSB 37 Portamento Time LSB 38 Data Entry LSB Channel Volume LSB formerly Main Volume 40 Balance LSB 41 Controller 41 undefined 42 Pan LSB 43 Expression LSB 44 Effect Control 1 LSB 45 Effect Control 2 LSB 46 Controller 46 undefined 47 Controller 47 undefined 48 General Purpose 1 LSB 49 General Purpose 2 LSB 50 General Purpose 3 LSB 51 General Purpose 4 LSB 52 Controller 52 undefined 53 Controller 53 undefined 54 Controller 54 undefined 55 Controller 55 undefined 56 Controller 56 undefined 57 Controller 57 undefined 58 Controller 58 undefined 59 Controller 59 undefined 60 Controller 60 undefined 61 Controller 61 undefined 62 Controller 62 undefined 63 Controller 63 undefined Damper Pedal Sustain Portamento On Off S
28. 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 encoders 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 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 I MIDI data is only control data and contains no audio information What settings do have to make Where How Often you can assign MIDI control data numbers the so called
29. hannels of a software mixer as you wish However keep in mind that all devices must share 16 MIDI channels Stand Alone Mode S 4 Software Sequencer i jede 12 04 01 064 MIDI Expander S EHEEEEH Param Feedback MIDI IN eiu MIDI OUT A B CONTROL MIDI Data Send MIDI OUT B ITHRU Fig 4 9 Routing and use in stand alone mode 4 MIDI Expander to Computer USB from Computer 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 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 additional 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 CONTR
30. he product is used damages defects caused by force majeure or any other condition that is beyond the control of BEHRINGER 5 Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by unauthorized personnel user included will void the warranty 6 If an inspection of the product by BEHRINGER shows that the defect in question is not covered by the warranty the inspection costs are payable by the customer 7 Products which do not meet the terms of this warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyers expense BEHRINGER will inform the buyer of any such circumstance If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification BEHRINGER will return the unit C O 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 5 WARRANTY TRANSFERABILITY This warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer customer of retail dealer and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product No other person retail dealer etc shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of BEHRINGER 6 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Failure of BEHRINGER to provide proper warranty service shall not entitle the buyer to claim consequential damages In no event shall the liability of BEHRINGER exceed the invoiced value of the product 7 OTHER WARRANTY RIGHTS AND NATIONAL LAW 1 This warranty does not exclude
31. 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 ISO9000 certified management system 0 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 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 0 Toassure optimal protection of your B CONTROL during use or transport we recommend utilizing a carrying case Ik gt Please always use the original packaging to avoid damage due to storage or shipping q Never let unsupervised children play with the B CONTROL or with its packaging I Please dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally friendly fashion 1 1 2 Initial operation Please make sure the un
32. ia dial rotation A Assignthe push encoder 2 CC 06 to filter resonance control via dial rotation A Assign the push encoder 3 CC 07 to volume control via dial rotation How do l wire the B CONTROL Several classic examples can be found in the explanations of different operating modes see chapter 4 1 The Operating Modes Basically the following applies A Ifyou want to control hardware MIDI equipment use the MIDI connectors A Tocontrol 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 A Toremotely control both hardware and software equipment several combination modes are available These are explained in chapter 4 1 What kinds of equipment can l 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 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 etc A Remotely controlling software mixers volume panorama equalizers etc A Remotely controlling transport functions playback forward Stop etc on sequence
33. ication 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 Programming 4 2 1 Selecting a preset Select a preset with the PRESET button 8 The new preset number is indicated in the display Alternatively you may select a preset by pressing and holding down the preset button while moving one of the push encoders 1 As soon as you release the PRESET button the new preset is active 4 2 2 Copy store prese
34. ied by a copy of the original retail dealer s invoice Any product deemed eligible for repair or replacement under the terms of this warranty will be repaired or replaced 2 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 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 The warranty does not cover any such modification adaptation irrespective of whether it was carried out properly or not Under the terms of this warranty BEHRINGER shall not be held responsible for any cost resulting from such a modification adaptation 3 Free inspections and maintenance repair work are expressly excluded from this 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 tubes and similar parts 4 Damages defects caused by the following conditions are not covered by this warranty A improper handling neglect or failure to operate the unit in compliance with the instructions given in BEHRINGER user or service manuals A connection or operation of the unit in any way that does not comply with the technical or safety regulations applicable in the country where t
35. it 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 www 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 0 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 www behringer com to get it for free 3x The BCF2000 BCR2000 can also be operated stand alone without a PC as a pure MIDI controller 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 both B CONTROL models the BCF2000 and the BCR2000 are truly wide ranging We ll start with a couple of general
36. l 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 8 4 OPERATION B CONTROL gt FADER BCF2000 B CONTROL gt ROTARY BCR2000 USB Mode U 2 Software Sequencer Keine MIDI Keyboard L m mmm MIDIJOUT Sa bet 151 MIDI IN MIDIwIN OUT B THRU MIDI IN MIDI OUT A MIDI OUT B ITHRU B CONTROL MIDI Data Send MIDI Expander I I Parameter Feedback 1 to Computer SB from Computer 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 music 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 o
37. 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 gt To exit global setup please press the EXIT key I amp S 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 If a 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 Software Sequencer OUT BITHRU MIDI IN MIDI OUT A MIDI OUT B ITHRU B CONTROL MIDI Data Send Parameter Feedback to Computer from 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 additiona
38. oftware 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 This 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 and off value 16 4 OPERATION B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 B CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 can also be set release dynamic Therefore you can limit the modulation range FX depth using After Touch 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 al
39. or limit the buyer s statutory rights provided by national law in particular any such rights against the seller that arise from a legally effective purchase contract 2 The warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of national warranty law Customers in the European Union please contact BEHRINGER Germany Support for further details Technical specifications and appearance subject to change without notice The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing WINDOWS MAC OS X as well as the names of companies institutions or publications pictured or mentioned and their respective logos are registered trademarks of their respective owners Their use neither constitutes a claim of the trademarks by BEHRINGER nor affiliation of the trademark owners with BEHRINGER BEHRINGERe 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 Colours and specification may vary slightly from product Products are sold through our authorised dealers only Distributors and dealers are not agents of BEHRINGER and have absolutely no authority to bind BEHRINGER by any express or implied undertaking or representation 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 p
40. ostenuto On Off Soft Pedal On Off Legato Footswitch Hold 2 Sound Controller 1 Sound Variation Sound Controller 2 Resonance Timbre Sound Controller 3 Release Time Sound Controller 4 Attack Time Sound Controller 5 Cutoff Frequency Brightness Sound Controller 6 Decay Time Sound Controller 7 Vibrato Rate Sound Controller 8 Vibrato Depth Sound Controller 9 Vibrato Delay Sound Controller 10 undefined General Purpose 5 General Purpose 6 General Purpose 7 General Purpose 8 Portamento Control Controller 85 undefined Controller 86 undefined Controller 87 undefined Controller 88 undefined Controller 89 undefined Controller 90 undefined Effects 1 Depth Reverb Effects 2 Depth Tremolo Effects 3 Depth Chorus Effects 4 Depth Celeste Detune Effects 5 Depth Phaser Table 5 1 Standard MIDI Controller 5 APPENDIX 96 Data Entry 1 Increment 97 Data Entry 1 Decrement 98 NRPN LSB 100 RPN LSB 101 RPN MSB 102 Controller 102 undefined 103 Controller 103 undefined 104 Controller 104 undefined 105 Controller 105 undefined 106 Controller 106 undefined 107 Controller 107 undefined 108 Controller 108 undefined 109 Controller 109 undefined 110 Controller 110 undefined 111 Controller 111 undefined 112 Controller 112 undefined 113 Controller 113 undefined 114 Controller 114 undefined 115 Controller 115 undefined 116 Controller 116
41. ote 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 entering of delay times or song tempos with note commands Note On and Note Off messages have the following data format Status Byte Data Byte 1 Data Byte 2 Note Off amp 8n n channel Velocity amp 9n n channel 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 0 A note command can only be assigned to keys footswitches and push functions of the encoder B CONTROL gt FADER BCF2000 B CONTROL gt ROTARY BCR2000 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
42. 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 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 resol
43. put A Only control data of the B CONTROL 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 c
44. r 4 1 You can select USB modes U 1 to U 4 and stand alone modes S 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 I amp 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 to be stored permanently the data has to be stored on a storage slot of your choice preset store function
45. r 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 4 OPERATION USB Mode U 3 Software Sequencer Z push Kb pile MIDI Keyboard It MIDIJOUT OUTA OUTB THRU MIDI IN MIDI OUT Y MIDI OUT B THRU MIDI Keyboard MIDI Expander A MIDI Expander B B CONTROL MIDI Data Send Parameter Feedback to Computer from Computer USB 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 B CONTROL gt FADER BCF2000 B CONTROL gt ROTARY BCR2000 USB Mode U 4 expanded Sequencer push PESHANA USB oUTA OUT B THRU Fig 4 4 Application in USB mode 4 expanded Param Fedb D IN MIDIOUT A
46. rces 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 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 and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use 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 injury from tip over LAL 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms 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 CAUTION These service instructions are for use by qualified
47. rs hard disk recorders drum computers etc A Using BCF2000 faders as drawbar control for virtual or digital organ expanders Controlling MIDI enabled lighting equipment A Live control of volume and sound parameters on expanders A Triggering i e playing live short samples drum loops Shouts effects etc A Remotely controlling groove boxes step sequencers MIDI generators such as arpeggiators etc DJ software and other live software A Program changes and volume control on sound generators just like on a master keyboard A Likewise applicable to band keyboardists solo entertainers organists electronic music performers DJs sound engineers home project studio owners theater technicians etc 2 INTRODUCTION TO MIDI 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
48. s 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 to 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 Enco
49. t 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 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 possibl
50. ts Press the STORE button to save a preset The button LED starts to flash Select a 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 By pressing STORE again the STORE LED and the display stop flashing If you want to overwrite the current preset press the STORE button twice step 2 can be cancelled A 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 current preset 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 button of the group you want to copy A Press STORE the STORE button LED flashes Now select the destination encoder group The destination encoder button LED flashes A Press STORE again the STORE button LED is no longer lit Cancel the store procedure at any time by pressing EXIT e To permanently store encoder group settings carry out
51. ue 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 Inthe middle position value 7 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 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 indicating 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 O 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 b
52. urpose without the express written permission of BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH BEHRINGER is a registered trademark ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2004 BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH Hanns Martin Schleyer Str 36 38 47877 Willich M nchheide Il Germany Tel 49 2154 9206 0 Fax 49 2154 9206 4903 7 WARRANTY 21
53. ution 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 3X 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 Depending 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 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 4 OPERATION 15 B CONTROL gt FADER BCF2000 B CONTROL gt ROTARY BCR2000 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 val
54. ways 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 Main Control parameters The display indicates them as a shortened text table 4 2 In this case these are CCs or NRPNs no SysEx data 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 A Keepthe EDIT key pressed and at the same time press the STORE key A You are now in the global setup menu and can let go of both keys A Now turn the push encoders 1 to 8to getthe desired setting This is how the push encoders are allocated Function Encoder SysEx Dump Single All MIDI Data Interval Table 4 4 Push encoder allocation in global setup menu E 5 Toexit the global setup menu press EXIT I The settings in the global setup menu take effect immediately and do not have to be separately stored Operating Mode The operating modes are described in chapte
55. witch Input 2 1 4 TS connector both with automatic polarity detection POWER SUPPLY Voltage 100 to 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption max 10 W Fuse T 1A H250 V Mains connection Standard IEC receptacle DIMENSIONS WEIGHT Dimensions W x H x D 13 4 x 11 4 5 330 mm x 100 mm x 300 mm Weight BCR2000 approx 2 15 kg 4 lbs BCF2000 approx 2 60 kg 5 lbs BEHRINGER is constantly striving to manintain 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 6 SPECIFICATIONS B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 B CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 7 NARRANTY 1 WARRANTY CARD ONLINE REGISTRATION To be protected by the extended warranty the buyer must complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 14 days of the date of purchase to BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH in accordance with the conditions stipulated in 8 3 Failure to return the card in due time date as per postmark will void any extended warranty claims Based on the conditions herein the buyer may also choose to use the online registration option via the Internet www behringer com or www behringer de 2 WARRANTY 1 BEHRINGER BEHRINGER Spezielle Studiotechnik GmbH including all BEHRINGER subsidiaries listed on the enclosed page except BEHRINGER Japan warrants the mechanical
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search