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1. A Press OCT to play the keyboard an octave lower The OCT lt LED lights up A Press OCT and OCT at the same time to return to the default octave range 0 The status of the Octave function is indicated by the glowing 1 octave and flashing 2 and more octaves of the respective push button s LED I3 When the power is turned on the default octave range is restored Activating the Octave function OCT ASSIGN When the Transpose function is active you activate the Octave function as follows A Press the EDIT EXIT push button The device switches to Edit Mode The EDIT LED lights up A Press the OCT key to select the Octave function A Pressthe ENTER key to confirm The device switches back to Play Mode EDIT LED goes out 12 5 UMA25S as USB MIDI controller Transpose function Use the OCTAVE lt gt push buttons to transpose upward downward in semitone steps A Press the OCT gt to transpose upward in semitone steps A Press OCT to transpose downward in semitone steps A Press lt and OCT gt simultaneously to return to the default key IS The status of the Transpose function is indicated by the glowing 1 semitone and flashing 2 and more semitones of the respective push button s LED 0 When the power is turned on the default key is restored Selecting the Transpose function When the Octave function is active you activate the Transpose function as follows A Press
2. E16 to assign the MIDI messages to the selected control element The applicable MIDI messages and their descriptions are found in the tables of Chapter 5 5 IS In case you want to check the current parameter settings press the push button E1 E8 found under the rotary knob whose function you want to examine As soon as the push button is pressed the settings appear on the display for a short time Alternatively use the Show Element function see Chapter 5 6 1 5a Pressthe ENTER key to confirm The EDIT LED goes out 5b Alternatively press the EDIT EXIT push button to cancel the changes and exit Edit Mode The EDIT LED goes out IS settings made with this function are stored temporarily If you want to store the settings permanently save them in a preset see Chapter 5 1 2 The various MIDI functions are described in detail in Chapter 5 5 Comments on Step 4 In Edit Mode all settings are made by turning the knobs E9 E16 The available setting options depend on the data types being used 844 MIDI MIDI Dee Send Parameter Value Value Controller Controller Display 1 2 Type Channel Table 5 1 General assingment of rotary knobs in Edit Mode MIDI Data Type The 9 rotary knob lets you select the message type that is to be assigned to a control element Refer to Chapter 5 5 for information on MIDI messages MIDI Send Channel The E10 rotary knob allows you to select the MIDI c
3. Eo cc 1 o 127 Togon 7 on EpressionPedd cc 1 ccu 0 wr i on Others Element Name Default Selection Medium curve off off Oct shift mode shift 0 Normal keyboard playing no special MIDI command assignment Table 7 3 Default preset m 4 m N 22 7 Appendix 8 Warranty 1 Other warranty rights and national law 1 This warranty does not exclude 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 S 2 Online registration Please do remember to register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http www behringer com and kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 3 Warranty 1 BEHRINGER BEHRINGER International GmbH including all BEHRINGER subsidiaries except BEHRINGER Japan warrants the mechanical 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 reg
4. settings made with this function are stored temporarily If you want to store the settings permanently save them in a preset see Chapter 5 1 2 5 UMA25S as USB MIDI controller 13 U CONTROL UMA25S Example of the Learn function In order to control the main volume level of a virtual instrument with the E19 slider follow the steps below 1 Press and hold the EDIT EXIT push button Move the E19 slider Release the EDIT EXIT push button 2 3 4 Press the LEARN key 5 Now move the volume control of the software instrument with your computer s mouse When appears on the display press the ENTER key To save these settings store them in a preset 5 4 Assignment of control messages in Edit Mode It is possible to specify settings that are different from the presets To do so you need to determine which control elements on the UMA25S generate which MIDI messages You need to specify how the incoming controllers are to be interpreted on the slave unit At this point we suggest you refer to the user manual of the slave unit General assignment of control messages in Edit Mode 1 Press and hold down the EDIT EXIT push button The device Switches to Edit Mode and Edt appears on the display 2 Usethe control element you want to edit The name of the control shows up on the display for example E10 3 Release the EDIT EXIT push button Its LED lights up 4 Usetherotary knobs E9
5. A Controlling parameters on effects equipment and software plug ins such as effects processors compressors and digital equalizers A Remotely controlling software mixers functions for volume panorama mute etc A Remotely controlling transport functions Play Fast Forward Stop etc on sequencers hard disk recorders drum machines etc A Live control of volume and sound parameters of sound modules on stage A Remotely controlling groove boxes step sequencers MIDI generators and other live software A Controlling program changes and volume level on sound generators A Suitable for band keyboardists DJs sound engineers home and project studio owners theater technicians etc And how does it work Each control element of the UMA25S can be assigned to particular MIDI parameters Assignments are carried out in Edit Mode see Chapters 5 3 and 5 4 Whenever one of these control elements is used the UMA25S generates the control data assigned to this control element which are then transferred to external devices over a data link For this reason the VOLUME slider is set by default to send data that controls the volume level of a channel for example The control data generated by the individual control elements are also referred to as MIDI messages Generally MIDI messages can be divided into three major groups A Channel Messages These messages are used to transmit channel specific control information An example
6. represents a switch controller When the pedal is pressed and held while in normal Play Mode it generates a controller with the value 127 As soon as the pedal is released the controller jumps to the value 0 which is the typical behavior of a piano s sustain pedal Aside from this you can assign the pedal connector to any MIDI controller as is the case with the push buttons This is the USB connector on the UMA25S The connector type B on the device is connected to a free port type A on the host computer using the supplied cable It is compatible with both USB 1 1 and USB 2 0 standards Use the DC IN connector to supply the UMA25S with power from an external power adapter not included The POWER switch is used to turn the UMA25S on and off Be sure the POWER switch is turned to the Off position when connecting to the mains Please close all software applications before turning off the UMA25S or disconnecting the USB cable while the computer is on 4 UMA25S as audio interface MONITOR SPEAKERS HS1000 JI nM 2 292 UMA25S included Fig 4 1 Using the audio connectors The UMA25S provides a professional recording interface between mixer and computer when used alongside a suitable mixer This type of setup allows you to record several signals onto the computer and to play several recorded takes or playbacks simultaneously Additionally it lets
7. sz di 5 2 Real time control using the control elements 5 2 1 Changing the velocity curve 5 2 2 The Octave and Transpose functions mee IZ 5 2 3 The MMG function n sod 5 2 4 The Panic function s dd 5 2 5 The MULE TUMCEOMN cerco erre 13 5 3 Assignment of control elements using the Learn e 13 5 4 Assignment of control messages in Edit Mode 5 5 MIDI 5 5 1 Program Change and MIDI Bank Select Ens 5 5 2 Control 2 19 5 5 3 5 5 4 Note messages 5 5 5 Pitch Bend an 16 5 5 6 After TOUCH siut 10 5 5 7 MIDI Machine Control MMC if 5 5 8 GS XG parameters seen did 5 5 9 Using keys as control elements 5 6 More functions in Edit Mode 5 6 1 Show Element function 5 6 2 Channel Array function 5 6 3 Channel Assign function suse 5 6 4 Snapshot Send Send TX sug 5 6 5 Sending a Notes Off message 5 6 6 Action Send function 219 5 7 Settingsin Global een 19 6 Specifications iii rina 21 7 GP 22 8 Warranty du inn deinde 27 1 Introduction Thank you for showing your confidence in us by purchasing the UMA25S The UMA25S is an extremely flexible master keyboard with a control section that can be used for a wide
8. the display representing the Store function 3 Press one of the 8 push buttons E1 E8 or turn one of the rotary knobs E9 E16 to select the memory location in which you want to store your preset 4 Press the ENTER key to confirm 07 You can also select the memory locations 1 to 8 using your keyboard keys labeled with the numbers 1 8 The memory locations 9 to 16 can only be selected using the rotary knobs The EDIT LED goes out A If you want to overwrite the current preset press the STORE key and then the ENTER key skip step 3 You can cancel the storing process by pressing the EXIT push button We intentionally did not include an auto store function This way you can assign a different MIDI message to a control element without changing the current preset If you want to restore a preset simply load another preset and then return to the old preset All data have now been restored including the default function of the control element that had been changed for the time being 5 1 3 Restoring default presets 1 Press the EDIT EXIT 6 and MUTE push buttons together The display shows GLb for Global Mode 2 Turn the E14 rotary knob The display shows FAC for Factory Reset 3 Pressthe ENTER key to confirm IS Caution With Factory Reset all configured data and user presets are irreversibly deleted To avoid an accidental deletion save your presets by sending a SysEx dump to your c
9. 128 program numbers are available to activate presets For devices with more than 128 presets there is the Bank Select function which allows you to select a memory bank before sending a Program Change The Bank Select message consists of two parts an MSB Most Significant Bit part and an LSB Least Significant Bit part The MSB part defines a range of 128 values and is the more important part of the Bank Select message for many MIDI devices The LSB part defines each one of the 128 MSBs in 128 additional steps The numbering for both parts ranges from 0 to 127 In total the Bank Select message offers an enormous range of 128 x 128 16 384 different values available for bank numbers In theory this means that you could use external devices with as many different banks Considering the fact that each single bank includes another 128 single programs you get unbelievable 2 097 152 different possibilities to organize your programs Use the E11 and E12 rotary knobs to select the banks If a MIDI device contains more than 128 presets programs a Bank Select message has to be sent beforehand 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 If you choose a control which is a rotary knob you can use the knob to select a program number directly It is also possible to assign a
10. 5 7 Both of these functions differ in the type of data they send With a Snapshot Send only the current control values are transmitted which are synchronized with the connected MIDI device A Single Preset Dump on the other hand allows the entire content of the current preset including the present control element assignment to be transmitted This function allows you easily to archive and exchange individual presets with other U CONTROL users 5 6 5 Sending a Notes Off message It may happen that a Note Off message cannot be transmitted when the connection between the UMA25S and the other devices is interrupted in which case the notes keep on playing This kind of situation requires you manually to trigger the Notes Off message which mutes all connected sound modules at once The Notes Off message is sent to each of the 16 MIDI channels 1 Pressthe EDIT push button 2 Press the NOTES OFF key The Notes Off message is immediately transmitted NOF appears on the display The device automatically switches to Play Mode 5 6 6 Action Send function The Action Send function lets you trigger the transmission of a specific control element For example this function allows you to send a one off MIDI message which is only supposed to be assigned to a control element for a short time 1 Press and hold down the EDIT push button 2 Turn the control element that you want reassigned 3 Release the EDIT push button 4 Use E9 to E16
11. ID Number Only change the Device ID number settings when you are working with several U CONTROLs at the same time and encounter problems recognizing the correct device during a SysEx dump IS Please note that SysEx dumps can only be received at the Device ID number from which they were sent SysEx Dump ALL By turning the E11 rotary knob the entire memory contents of the 16 presets is sent as SysEx dump via MIDI During the dump the display flashes Run You can cancel the process by turning the E11 rotary knob until End appears on the display In order to receive a SysEx dump no settings on your equipment have to be adjusted I CAUTION If you send an All SysEx Dump to the U CONTROL the entire memory content is directly overwritten There is no prompt for confirmation nor a memory safety function SysEx Dump SINGLE By turning the E12 rotary knob the current preset is sent as SysEx dump During the dump the display flashes Run You can cancel the process by turning the E12 rotary knob until End appears on the display In order to receive a SysEx dump no settings on your equipment have to be adjusted If you send a single preset to the UMA25S the data are first stored in a temporary memory In order to be stored permanently save the data in a memory slot of your choice see Chapter 5 1 2 5 UMA25S as USB MIDI controller 19 U CONTROL UMA25S MMC Frame Rate Select The E13 rotary knob lets you adjust
12. These functions are also preserved after the device is switched off and can be activated at all times by simply pressing the MMC push button This means that the push buttons E1 E8 can each share two functions first the function assigned within a preset and second the assigned function that coincides with presets as soon as the MMC push button is activated Assigning the 8 push buttons is described in Chapter 5 4 You simply have to press the MMC push button LED lights up before activating Edit Mode U CONTROL UMA25S 5 2 4 The Panic function The Panic function is provided to silence stuck MIDI notes A MIDI note can get stuck when the connection between the sending and the receiving device is interrupted for some reason or other and the required Note Off message cannot be received This is perceived as a stuck note that doesn t fade out So if you execute the Panic command an All Notes Off an All Sound Off and a Sustain Pedal Off message is sent over all 16 channels This way all connected sound generators are silenced on the spot after which you can continue your work as usual A Press both push buttons 7 at the same time to trigger a Panic command Pnc appears on the display for a short time 5 2 5 The Mute function A Pressthe MUTE push button 4 Its LED lights up The Mute function lets you suppress sending MID messages This way you can change the positions of control el
13. are found in Table A 1 of the supplementary sheet The Controller message consists of a controller number and the included controller values The E11 rotary knob is used to determine the controller number Continuous elements allow you to define the value range with the E12 minimum value and E13 maximum value rotary knobs I amp Alternatively you can invert the value scale by assigning 127 as the minimum value and 0 as the maximum value scale inversion A classic application of scale inversion is the drawbar control of virtual or digital organs or organ expanders In this manner assign the controller 07 volume to a fader on the UMA25S and pulling up the fader attenuates the signal On the other hand moving down the fader corresponds to moving out the drawbars which increases the volume level Switch elements allow you to send different values when pressing and releasing the push buttons use the E12 and E13 rotary knobs to adjust This is a useful function when sending fixed parameter settings The switch behavior is adjusted with E14 and the step interval for the Increment function is adjusted with E15 CC messages triggered by keys In case you want to assign CC messages to push buttons but all Switch elements have already been assigned otherwise you can use the keys on the keyboard For more information read Chapter 5 5 9 IS Table A 2 on the supplementary sheet gives you an overview of the rotary knob assignment
14. array of applications Whether you need independent control of computer rack synthesizers General MIDI sound modules and effects devices or want to use the UMA25S for conveniently operating sequencing software or computer plug ins the UMA25S offers you tremendous ease of use and allows you to realize your ideas intuitively IS The following user 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 manual store it at a safe place for future reference 1 1 Before you get started 1 1 1 Shipment The UMA25S was carefully packed at the factory to ensure safe transport Nevertheless if the box is damaged inspect the unit immediately for signs of damage IS If the unit is damaged please do NOT return it to us but notify your dealer and the shipping company immediately otherwise claims for damage or replacement may not be granted IS Use the supplied soft bag to avoid damage during storage and transport 0 Make sure that children cannot play unsupervised with the unit or its packaging IS Please ensure proper disposal of all packing materials 1 1 2 Initial operation Ensure adequate air supply and to avoid overheating do not place your UMA25S on top of a power amplifier or near radiators etc The UMA25S runs via USB batteries or an external power adapter USB For the installation of the UMA25S in a studi
15. feel of keys and velocity sensitivity This means you have 25 more switch elements at your fingertips with Note numbers that are freely assignable which is different to standard keyboard assignments This is useful when extracting individual drum sounds from a fixed assignment for example a General MIDI drum set in order to map them to adjacent keys even when the sounds are octaves apart Another option is to map the notes of a melody to adjacent keys in order to play the melody literally in sequence Triggering Note messages with keys The data structure corresponds to that of the Note messages except for the Velocity which can be played either with a fix value 0 127 or with the Velocity of the keyboard E12 rotary knob Turn E15 to discard the settings and return to the normal assignment of the keyboard Reset function reS on display Triggering CC messages with keys The data structure corresponds to that of the CC messages for Switching elements which can be played either with a fix value 0 127 or with the Velocity of the keyboard E12 rotary knob The switch behavior is determined with E14 Turn E15 to discard the settings reS on display IS Table A 9 on the supplementary sheet gives you an overview of the rotary knob assignment in Edit Mode Selecting multiple keys for the Key Trigger function A special feature of the keyboard assignment lets you select multiple keys the same time This he
16. from those listed or illustrated 20 6 Specifications 7 Appendix Vibrato Depth NREN PotamentoTime 665 POR Table 7 1 GS XG parameters U CONTROL UMA25S MIDI Octave Position Note Number Table 7 2 MIDI note number assignment 7 Appendix 21 U CONTROL UMA25S Iz 5 Buttons Element Name MIDI Parameter Value 1 Value 2 Controller Controller Display data type Mode Indication Et Loop 6627 undefined cc i cczt o 27 Toggeon 7 on EZ Loc 0 CC22 undefined cc 1 cc22 0 127 Toen On Rew 23 undefined cc 1 cc23 0 127 Toggeon 7 on E4 Fwd CC24 undefine cc 1 6624 127 ToweOn on E5 Stop 25 127 Togge nf 7 On E6 Pause CC 26 undefined CC _cc26 0 127 TesdeOn on E7 Play _cc27 127_ Toggle On on Rec cc28 o 127 TesdeOn Parameter Value 1 Value 2 Controller Controller Display Mode i Indication 5 E9 E16 Rotary Knobs CC C CC C C Element Name MIDI LL C CC CC Reverb Dept CC CC Chorus Depth CC Panorama Wheels Slider Pedals Element Name MIDI Parameter Value 1 Value 2 Controller Controller data type Mode i Indication Em PB i 7 9 7 7 Ee ModuefionWheel cc 1 ceo o wr on E9 VolumeFade cc 1 cco 0 wr 1
17. in Edit Mode Examples of assigning controllers CC NRPN GS XG You want to use the E9 rotary knob to adjust the resonance frequency of a virtual analog synthesizer in real time Follow the steps below 1 Press and hold down the EDIT EXIT push button and turn the E9 rotary knob As soon as E09 appears on the display release the EDIT EXIT push button 2 Select the desired type of MIDI message CC NRPN GS XG by using E9 3 Use E10 to select the MIDI channel on which your instrument is ready to receive 4 Select the controller number or the controller name for GS XG by using E11 If the MIDI implementation of your instrument follows the standard assignment this should be number 74 5 Turn E12 completely to the left and E13 completely to the right in order not to limit the control range of 0 to 127 6 If a value is to show on the display when using a rotary knob select ON with E16 7 Press the ENTER key to confirm Result By turning the E9 rotary knob you can change the resonance frequency of the instrument in real time 5 5 3 NRPN Apart from the CC messages there are other controllers that don t have a standardized assignment and can be assigned variably from unit to unit These controllers are called NRPN Non Registered Parameter Number An NRPN is used when none of the standardized 127 controller numbers have the necessary function Select the parameter number using the E11 rotary k
18. of a channel message is the Note On message As soon as a key is played on the UMA25S keyboard the device generates a message which holds the information for pitch channel number and velocity This way the receiving sound generator recognizes which tone has to be played A System Messages These messages are not channel specific but affect the entire system to which they are sent They are divided into three subcategories System Exclusive Messages for operating system backup updates and management of memory contents System Real Time Messages for remote control of other devices etc System Common Messages for synchronizing several devices etc A Control Messages These are also known as Control Changes or Controllers abbreviated to CC There are 128 controllers in total numbered from 0 to 127 refer to the table of controllers in the appendix The controllers are channel specific 057 MIDI information consists of control data and contains no audible audio data The data trans mission takes place over 16 channels 5 2 1 Changing the velocity curve You can adjust the UMA25S sensitivity which has an effect on the velocity with which the keys are pressed and therefore also on the volume level 1 Pressthe EDIT EXIT push button 2 Turnthe E9 rotary knob completely to the right crV which stands for Velocity Curve appears on the display 3 Selectthe desired velocity curve with the E11 rotary
19. permanent program number selectable with E13 which is sent when using the control For push buttons switch elements you can use the push button to select a permanently assigned program number using E13 This is practical when using the same preset over and over again Adjust the switch behavior by using E14 Increment means that every time you press the push button the next incremental preset number in a predefined interval is activated Single Preset means that the push button always switches to the same preset number I amp Table on the supplementary sheet gives you overview of the rotary knob assignment in Edit Mode 5 UMA25S as USB MIDI controller U CONTROL UMA25S Examples of Program Changes Example 1 You want the push buttons E1 E8 to switch the program numbers 71 78 of your external rack synth Program the first push button as follows 1 Press and hold down the EDIT EXIT push button while pressing the E1 push button When E01 appears on the display release the EDIT EXIT push button 2 Turn E9 completely to the left so that the display shows PC which stands for Program Change 3 Use E10 to select the MIDI channel on which your synth is ready to receive 4 Turn E11 and E12 completely to the right so that OFF appears on the display 5 Select the program number 71 by using E13 6 Select Single Preset by using E14 7 If the program number is to show on the display w
20. sensitive the transmitted velocity information is a fix value in this case which is adjusted with E12 The Note number is specified using the E11 rotary knob The Note C3 middle C corresponds to the MIDI note value 60 see also Table 7 2 The E12 rotary knob allows you to adjust the velocity E14 lets you specify the switch behavior Toggle On Off Turn E15 to discard the settings and return to the standard keyboard assignment reset function display shows reS IS is not possible to assign Note messages to continuous control elements Free assignment of Note messages to keys This function allows you to specify the pitch of each key on the keyboard For more information read Chapter 5 5 9 IS Table A 4 on the supplementary sheet gives you an overview of the rotary knob assignment in Edit Mode 16 5 UMA25S as USB MIDI controller 5 5 5 Pitch Bend The Pitch Bend wheel E17 on the 255 is used to change the pitch of a note It has its own type of message in the MIDI specification The Pitch Wheel message can also be assigned to other continuous elements such as slider knobs and expression pedal This message has its own status byte so that it is only possible to adjust the MIDI channel E10 rotary knob the range E12 rotary knob and the display E16 IS Table A 5 on the supplementary sheet gives you an overview of the rotary knob assignment in Edit Mode 5 5 6 After Touch MIDI keyboards with af
21. the frame rate 24 25 30 in each case non drop frame or 30d drop frame This is an important setting for the MMC messages which contain defined song positions for example Locate Factory Reset restoring default presets Restoring default presets has already been described in Chapter 5 1 3 1 In Global Mode turn the E14 rotary knob until which stands for Factory Reset appears on the display 2 Press the ENTER key once to reset to the factory settings Then the UMA25S switches back to normal Play Mode I amp Caution With Factory Reset all configured data and user presets are irreversibly deleted To avoid an accidental deletion save your presets by sending a SysEx dump to your computer beforehand A Press the EXIT push button to cancel the Factory Reset Global Send Channel The UMA25S keyboard sends all keyboard information and control element data which are assigned to the GLOBAL SEND CHANNEL over the global basis channel the assignment takes place by selecting the MIDI channel c00 for a control element in Edit Mode see Chapter 5 4 When individual keys and control elements are assigned to other channels 1 16 the GLOBAL SEND CHANNEL has no effect on these elements 6 Specifications AUDIO INPUTS MIC IN Connectors 1 8 TRS connectors Input impedance 5 input level 6 dBV LINE IN Connector RCA connector Input impedance approx 27 Max in
22. 12 0 min Value E13 127 max Value 5 Press ENTER to confirm Assigning the other rotary knobs with the Array function Press EDIT EXIT Press the ARRAY key C A appears on the display for a short time Press the ARRAY key until E9 appears on the display Press ENTER to confirm 5 6 3 Channel Assign function The Channel Assign function lets you assign the SINGLE SEND CHANNEL for a single control element or the superior GLOBAL SEND CHANNEL Please consider the different ways to proceed Assigning individual channels to a particular control element SINGLE is an alternative to the method already described in Chapter 5 4 1 Pressand hold down the EDIT EXIT push button The device Switches to Edit Mode Edt appears on the display 2 Operate the control element that you want to edit The name of the control element appears on the display for example E10 3 Releasethe EDIT EXIT push button Its LED lights up 4 Press the SINGLE key in the CH ASSIGN section SnG appears on the display for a short time 5 Use the keyboard to enter two digits for the channel you want to use with the control element for example 0 and 6 for MIDI channel 06 6a Pressthe ENTER key to confirm The EDIT LED goes out 6b Alternatively press the EDIT EXIT push button to discard any changes made and to exit Edit Mode The EDIT LED goes out Assigning the superior GLOBAL SEND CHANNEL 1 Pre
23. 5 Warranty regulations 1 Warranty services will be furnished only if the product is accompanied 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 U CONTROL UMA25S 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 guitar strings illuminants and similar parts 4 Damage 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
24. 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 the product is used A damage 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 buyer s 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 Costs for freight and packing will be invoiced separately C O D When the buyer has sent in a written repair order such costs will also be invoiced separately 6 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 S 7 Claim for damages Failure of BEHRINGER to provide proper warranty service shall not entitle the buyer to claim consequential damages In no event shall
25. NITOR SPEAKERS MIDI Sound Module J HS1000 included Expression Sustain Fig 1 3 Hookup example Operating modes There are different ways of using the UMA25S as a controller a Connect the MIDI output of the UMA25S to external MIDI equipment rack synthesizers samplers and similar b Connect the UMA25S to your computer via USB to control your music software The first option does not include the functionality of the UMA25S audio interface The MIDI routing changes depending on the operating mode you are working in 6 1 Introduction U CONTROL UMA25S 1 3 1 Stand alone mode 1 3 2 USB mode default In case the USB connection is not available or detected the This is the default setting when the device is turned on If the UMA25S automatically switches to the stand alone mode In this UMA25S is connected to a computer USB the keyboard mode you can use the UMA25S to control external units via the automatically switches to this mode In the USB mode you can MIDI output choose between 2 options MIDI THRU or MIDI OUT 1 USB mode with MIDI THRU default CJ Software Synthesizer Software Mixer Software re Sequencer E epitope yen o Prc ae EXER of of Sampler MIDI Sound Module 7 eno Ga ed 2 55 25 PHONES comei PLAY PO
26. User Manual A50 50233 00001 UMA25S DCU TONTROL UMA use AUDIO MIDI CONTROLLER I CUI ams eer we E BEHRINGER www behringer com JUST LISTEN U CONTROL U CONTROL UMA25S Important safety instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR 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 Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus 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 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 wi
27. WER MIDI Sound Module MIDI OUT STAND ALONE MODE DATA SEND Fig 1 4 Stand alone mode USB INTERFACE MODE MIDI THRU Fig 1 5 USB mode with MIDI THRU In this mode the keyboard messages are sent to the computer via USB The messages from the computer are transmitted to the 255 data reception and simultaneously to all MIDI units which are connected to MIDI OUT This mode is ideal for playing the keyboard and controlling further MIDI hardware samplers rack synthesizers etc with the sequencer 1 Introduction 7 U CONTROL UMA25S 2 USB mode with MIDI OUT Software Synthesizer OO MOO Software Mixer Software Sequencer 2 push 0 12 04 01 064 120 oy 7 MIDI OUT DATA SEND USB INTERFACE MODE MIDI OUT Fig 1 6 USB mode with MIDI OUT In this mode the keyboard messages are transmitted via USB to the computer and simultaneously to MIDI OUT The messages from the computer are only picked up by the UMA25S and not passed on to MIDI OUT This mode is ideal for recording your keyboard performance to your computer even when your sequencer or virtual instrument produces high latencies To avoid this problem use a rack synthesizer while re
28. ation wheel it keeps the set value The VOLUME slider E19 controls the volume MIDI Controller 07 3 Controls and connections ON m OFF 2 IN OUT I amp S The PITCH BEND wheel the modulation wheel and the VOLUME slider are not restricted to their preconfigured functions but can also have other control functions assigned to them The push buttons E1 E8 can have any MIDI functions assigned to them By pressing the MMC push button once these push buttons use the preconfigured transport control functions see Chapter 5 5 7 The 8 high resolution rotary knobs E9 E16 generate Continuous Controller messages In Edit Mode the rotary knobs can be assigned to any controller number RIGHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT 30lo 3 0 0 06 MIX S ES 4 15 16 17 8 9 20 21 Fig 3 2 Audio connectors on the rear panel 14 If the Direct Monitor function is turned on press switch 15 the MIX control allows you to adjust the volume level balance between the recording signal and the playback signal The MONITOR ON OFF switch activates the Direct Monitor function The recording signal found at the MIC or LINE input is fed to the output connectors LINE OUT and PHONES in order to avoid latency and the resulting timing problems while recording The LEVEL control lets you adjust the volume level of the headphone signal Turn the control completely to the left bef
29. control level of the U CONTROL you play and control the MIDI data Play Mode The UMA25S has an array of control elements with which you can control your MIDI equipment via the MIDI output or with which you are able to control your computer applications via USB using the MIDI standard Most Digital Audio Workstations DAWs are capable of receiving control data according to MIDI specifications The controls comprise keyboard Pitch Bend and Modulation wheel Volume control slider 8 rotary knobs 8 push buttons as well as Sustain and Expression pedals Display The current firmware version appears on the screen as soon as the keyboard is switched on after which the current preset number is shown When moving a control element the value changes are displayed Control elements It is possible to use more than one button knob slider etc at the same time and that their data are simultaneously sent via MIDI In principle there are two options for assigning control elements Youare using one of the presets with the default controller configuration see Table 7 3 In this case you need to specify the assignments on the receiving device You you using your own controller configuration that you created in Edit Mode Find out how to make assignments on the UMA25S in Chapter 5 4 The following gives you a detailed description on how to use the UMA25S Please note the difference that is made between push buttons see c
30. cording but the virtual instrument during playback The MIDI messages are sent to the computer and at the same time to the MIDI output Selecting the USB mode 1 Pressthe EDIT EXIT push button 2 Press the key on the keyboard labeled MIDI OUT or MIDI THRU 3 Press ENTER to confirm or EDIT EXIT to cancel The selected USB mode is now active and the keyboard automatically switches back to Play Mode 2 Software installation 2 1 Driver installation With Windows XP and Mac OS X operating systems the UMA25S is detected as soon as you connect a USB cable to your computer After detection you can kick off right away Thanks to the implementation of Core Audio in Mac OS X it is possible to process your audio with extremely low latency 2 1 1 Windows XP MIDI driver Optionally you can install the BEHRINGER MIDI driver found on the supplied CD The advantage of this driver is its multi client support which lets you simultaneously use several MIDI programs together with the UMA25S Another advantage is that the model name is displayed in the selection dialog box of the MIDI driver Information on installing the driver is found on the CD in the ReadMe file of the according folder 2 1 2 Windows XP audio driver Optionally you can also install the ASIO2KS driver which is included on the CD as well Use this driver in case you want to work with the least possible latency of audio signals Most professional music application
31. ements without affecting the current settings of the receiving device However value changes are shown on the display provided it is active for the control element being moved A Pressthe MUTE push button again Its LED goes out 0 The Mute function does not affect the push buttons E1 E8 and the Sustain pedal 5 3 Assignment of control elements using the Learn function The easiest way to assign MIDI functions to individual control elements is to use the Learn function over remote assignment For example MIDI data sent from a MIDI sequencer to your U CONTROL are assigned to a control element in advance Not only CC NRPN and Note messages can be received with the Learn function but almost any type of MIDI data including short SysEx strings 1 Press and hold down the EDIT EXIT push button 2 Operate the control element that is supposed to learn the MIDI function 3 Release the EDIT EXIT push button 4 Press the LEARN key Lrn appears on the display while the MIDI device waits for an external MIDI message 5 Transmitthe MIDI message to the UMA25S from the device you want to control 6 If valid MIDI data are received the display shows Gd If invalid incorrect or too long Err error appears on the display 7a Pressthe ENTER key to confirm 7b Alternatively press the EDIT EXIT push button to cancel the changes made The device switches to Play Mode EDIT LED goes out IS
32. g 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 17 Caution 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 U CONTROL UMA25S U CONTROL Ultra Slim 25 Key USB MIDI Controller Keyboard with internal Audio Interface more than 100 Software Plug Ins and Ableton Live Lite 4 BEHRINGER Edition A A gt gt Stage performer and producer keyboard featuring 25 velocity sensitive full size plus half action keys Built in USB audio interface to connect your instruments and mixer to your computer for recording and playback Kristal Audio Engine sequencer Audacity audio editor and over 100 virtual instruments plus more than 50 effect plug ins included Powerful DAW software Ableton Live Lite 4 BEHRINGER Edition included 21 assignable controllers storable in User Presets 8 knobs 8 buttons with transport control option 2 wheels 1 fader and 2 pedal ports Advanced control fea
33. hannel on which the message is supposed to be sent When Channel 0 is selected the message is sent on the GLOBAL SEND CHANNEL see Chapter 5 7 Parameter Value 1 Value 2 The rotary knobs E11 to E13 allow you to adjust the parameters and the corresponding values of the selected MIDI message The parameters vary according to the MIDI message see Chapter 5 5 Controller Mode The E14 rotary knob is provided to determine the switch behavior of the selected control element This option is only available for switch elements push buttons The control push buttons support the controller modes Toggle Toggle Off and Increment Toggle On is comparable to a switching function for example the light switch of a room The value which is specified with the E12 rotary knob value 1 is sent by pressing the push button the first time Press the push button a second time to send the Off value which is specified with the E13 rotary knob value 2 This setting is ideal for triggering drumloops from a sampler press once Start press a second time Stop Toggle Off corresponds to a push button function which is comparable to the switch of an electric door opener The On value value 1 is sent by pressing the push button The Off value value 2 is sent by releasing the push button You should use this mode when triggering short sound effects and samples similar to playing a keyboard The Increment op
34. hen pressing the push button select ON with E16 8 Press the ENTER key to confirm The EDIT LED goes out Result Each time you press the push button the program number 71 is activated on the slave unit Program the push buttons E2 E8 the same way with ascending program numbers up to 78 Example 2 In case you want to program a push button in order for it to activate a new preset every time it is pressed this can be accomplished in the following way E11 Off E12 0 E13 127 E14 Increment E15 8 Result The program number 0 is transmitted the first time the push button is pressed 8 the second time 16 the third time then 24 etc This way you can select each first preset of a sound bank which is organized in groups of eight Example 3 In case you want to activate preset no 6 in bank 8 adjust as follows E11 8 E12 Off E13 6 Result First the UMA25S transmits the higher ranking bank number 8 as CC followed by the program number 6 15 U CONTROL UMA25S 5 5 2 Control Changes The Control Change messages CC belong to the most powerful MIDI messages They allow you to control plenty of parameters and functions You can assign CC messages to each control element on the UMA25S Since it is possible to use push buttons sliders and rotary knobs the controller values can be controlled either statically or dynamically in real time A list of the assigned standard controller numbers
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36. ing the MMC push button 3 You can specify the MIDI device number of the unit supposed to receive MMC data by using the E10 knob For the Locate function it is necessary to specify the position In order to do so the Frame Rate you are using has to be entered in Global Setup Chapter 5 7 IS Table A 7 on the supplementary sheet gives you an overview of the rotary knob assignment in Edit Mode 5 5 8 GS XG parameters GS XG parameters belong to the category of CC and NRPN messages specified in the MIDI standards GM General MIDI GS Roland and XG Yamaha see Table 7 1 These standards also include dedicated program numbers for certain sounds If you have a sound module that supports one of the standards assigning parameters is as easy as it gets The data have a similar structure to that of CC and NRPN messages Use the E11 rotary knob to select the most important GS XG compatible parameters which are shown on the display as shortened plain text see Table 7 1 Just like the CC messages the value range can be adjusted with the rotary knobs E12 minimum value and E13 maximum value IS Table A 8 on the supplementary sheet gives you an overview of the rotary knob assignment in Edit Mode U CONTROL UMA25S 5 5 9 Using keys as control elements Not only the switch elements but also the keys on the keyboard can trigger CC messages and Note messages The advantage is that you don t have to do without the familiar
37. knob You can select one of the following options FIXED The velocity curve is switched off as is the case with an organ The keyboard always sends the same velocity value This value can be adjusted with the E12 rotary knob SOFT The keyboard responds to the finest nuances Applying different pressures to the keys can make a big difference in volume MEDIUM The velocity curve is linear HARD The velocity curve is non sensitive You have to hit the keys very hard in order to play loud 4a Press the ENTER key to confirm 4b Alternatively press the EXIT push button to cancel any changes made These settings need not be saved 5 2 2 The Octave and Transpose functions The OCT lt gt push buttons can be used to shift the pitch in octave intervals This is useful because the UMA25S consists only of 25 keys whereas the MIDI specification includes 128 notes In case you want to play a bass line it can be useful to move the keyboard range downward Alternatively the OCT push buttons can be used to tranpose notes in semitones so that you can play a piece in a key that works for you In order to do so you need to adjust the settings in Edit Mode 0 When the power is turned on the Octave function is active by default Octave function Use the OCTAVE lt gt push buttons to shift the keyboard s playing range up to 4 octaves A Press gt to play the keyboard an octave higher The OCT LED lights up
38. lement that has been selected with the E9 knob 5 Press SHOW ELEMENT again to view the MIDI channel number that you have selected with the E10 rotary knob The parameter settings of the selected control element are displayed one after another each time you press SHOW ELEMENT The order in which the parameters are displayed corresponds to the parameter assignment of the rotary knobs E9 to E16 in Edit Mode 6 Pressthe EDIT EXIT push button to exit Edit Mode The EDIT LED goes out IS It is also possible to check the settings by pressing the push button found below the rotary knob whose function you want to examine E1 E8 As soon as the push button is pressed the setting appears on the display for a short time 5 6 2 Channel Array function Array function This practical function can be used to let several control elements send the same MIDI message on different MIDI channels It is available for the control element groups E1 E8 and E9 E16 1 Assign the first control element E1 or E9 as already described see Chapter 5 4 2 Press the EDIT push button 3 Press the ARRAY key C A which stands for Channel Array appears on the display for a short time after which E1 is shown Each time you press the ARRAY key E1 or E9 is displayed 4 Press the ARRAY key until the display shows the name of the control element that you assigned in Step 1 5 Pressthe ENTER key to confirm The array of con
39. lps you save time when assigning messages some of which are identical or MIDI channels to different keys In a second Step you can assign different MIDI channels Note values and Controller values to individual keys 1 Press and hold down the EDIT EXIT push button The device switches to Edit Mode Press the keys that you want to edit one after another You can either select consecutive keys or choose a range of the keyboard with a sliding movement glissando It is also possible to select single non consecutive keys The Note numbers you choose are now shown on the display in the order in which they are pressed Release the EDIT EXIT push button With the rotary knobs you can carry out the assignment of the MIDI messages for the selected keys Press the ENTER key to confirm Save the assignments as preset 5 UMA25S as USB MIDI controller 17 U CONTROL UMA25S 5 6 More functions in Edit Mode All of the functions mentioned in this chapter are available in Edit Mode Press the EDIT EXIT push button to switch to Edit Mode 5 6 1 Show Element function Use the Show Element function to view the settings of a control element 1 Press and hold down the EDIT push button 2 Operate the control element whose settings you want to check This element is now shown on the display for example E10 3 Release the EDIT push button 4 Press the SHOW ELEMENT key The display shows the message type of the control e
40. mation 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 www behringer com Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently Thank you for your cooperation 1 1 4 Product contents 1UMA25S keyboard with 2 strap buttons 1 shoulder strap A 1BEHRINGER HS1000 stereo headset with separate 1 8 connectors for headphone and microphone A 1printed manual A 1 printed quick start guide Podcasting with the UMA25S A 2CDs 1 contains Ableton Live Lite 4 BEHRINGER Edition for Mac computers and PCs CD 2 BEHRINGER ULTIMATE SOFTWARE PACKAGE A 1USB cable A 1 soft gig bag with shoulder strap 1 2 System requirements A current Windows PC or Mac computer with one USB port is required for USB operation Both USB 1 1 and USB 2 0 are supported I3 The UMA25S supports the USB MIDI compatibility of Windows XP und Mac OS X operating systems US The UMA25S 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 1 3 Hardware configuration To connect the UMA25S to your computer use the provided USB cable Connect the supplied headset as shown in Fig 1 3 Optionally hook up further units to the UMA25S as can be seen from the diagram MO
41. new UMA25S 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 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 and 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 everyone who has made the UMA25S possible You have all made your own personal contributions from the developers and the many other employees at this company to
42. nob see Table 7 3 in the appendix Just like the CC messages the value range can be adjusted with the E12 minimum value and E13 maximum value rotary knobs see Chapter 5 5 4 IS Table A 3 on the supplementary sheet gives you an overview of the rotary knob assignment in Edit Mode 5 5 4 Note messages Playing notes on the keyboard For keyboard virtuosos Note messages belong to the essential MIDI messages Thanks to them the UMA25S can be used to play external sound modules and virtual instruments The value range for Note messages consists of 128 0 127 note numbers Although the UMA25S only has 25 keys the entire keyboard range is covered using the Octave function The velocity corresponds to the volume level of a velocity sensitive piano keyboard Even though the Note Off message is not used that much anymore by keyboardists the U CONTROL is able to transmit this status byte 02 To play the keyboard no assignment in Edit Mode is required However you have the possibility to send Note messages with the push buttons switch elements and to specify the pitch of the keys Triggering Note messages using push buttons switch elements The 255 is able to send Note messages from the push buttons or the footswitch in order to trigger drum loops and single sounds from a sampler for example Many effects units allow you to tap delay times or song tempos using Note messages Since the push buttons are not velocity
43. o environment it is possible to connect the device directly to a free USB port of the computer using the supplied USB cable see Fig 1 1 Batteries In case it is not possible to establish the power supply with USB for example several USB devices are connected to the host computer which may result in an overload you can operate the 255 with three 1 5 Volt batteries type AA see Fig 1 2 1 Introduction U CONTROL UMA25S du PC MAC included Fig 1 1 Power supply via USB Fig 1 2 Battery compartment on the bottom side of the UMA25S Open the battery compartment by pressing the release tab carefully in the direction of the battery compartment while pulling the lid of the compartment upward 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 Donotuse old and new batteries together When replacing batteries always change all 3 batteries at the same time A Donotuse damaged batteries The UMA25S might also be damaged because of chemical leakage A Ifyou do not use the UMA25S for an extended period of time please remove the batteries from the compartment The batteries could leak and damage the device After inserting the batterie
44. omputer beforehand see Chapter 5 7 You can cancel the process by pressing the EXIT push button 5 2 Real time control using the control elements The 255 possibilities of application are extremely versatile The following gives a couple of general instructions and examples to help you get started as quick as possible What exactly does the UMA25S do Simply put it s a remote control for all kinds of MIDI equipment An entire array of control messages can be generated by the keyboard slider rotary knobs and push buttons as well as the foot pedals These control elements allow you to control various functions of external devices hardware and software in real time That s particularly the case with software mixers sound generators and effects The software applications are often copies of real gear their functionality simulated and displayed on the computer What can control with the UMA25S Basically you can control any device that is MIDI compatible Both hardware and software MIDI devices are controlled in exactly the same way The only difference between them is the wiring 5 UMA25S as USB MIDI controller 11 U CONTROL UMA25S Below are a couple of suggestions on how you can use your UMA25S A Playing external sound generators for example MIDI sound modules rack synthesizers and virtual instruments A Editing sound parameters of virtual synthesizers sound samplers and GM GS XG sound generators
45. ontrol elements and 12 and keys on the keyboard control element 1 Please do not confuse these two control elements 5 1 Presets The UMA25S has 16 memory locations to store your own presets You can find the settings of the default presets Table 7 4 in the appendix The most recently used preset is loaded when the device is switched on 5 1 1 Loading presets There are several ways to load a preset Selecting presets directly A Pressthe PRESET push button for a second and select the preset you want to use with the push buttons E1 E8 The new preset number is shown on the display Or A Pressand hold down the PRESET push button while pressing the key 1 8 with the number of the preset you want to use The new preset number is shown on the display Selecting presets by manually stepping up or down A Select a preset with the push buttons 7 found below the display The new preset number is shown on the display Make sure that none of the push buttons to 6 MMC MUTE PRESET EDIT are pressed Or A Pressand hold down the PRESET push button while turning one of the rotary knobs E9 E16 The preset number is shown on the display As soon as you press the PRESET push button a second time LED goes out the new preset is activated U CONTROL UMA25S 5 1 2 Storing presets 1 Pressthe EDIT EXIT push button 6 for a second 2 Press the key with the STORE function Str appears on
46. ore plugging in the headphones to avoid damage due to high volume levels Plug the green headphone connector of the supplied headset into the PHONES connector Plug the red connector of the headset or any dynamic microphone into the MIC IN connector CONTROL UMA25S The LEVEL control adjusts the input volume of the microphone signal Make sure the input signal does not clip distortion 20 The L NE OUT connector lets you connect RCA audio cables 21 The LINE IN connector lets you connect RCA audio cables WO O Ao Et OUT BATTERY CASE ON THI BOTTOM SIDE PEDAL IN Dc IN POWER 22 23 24 26 27 24 10 Fig 3 3 Rear panel connectors MIDI OUT allows the UMA25S to connect to a computer On the other hand it provides a connection to additional MIDI devices making the UMA25S a full fledged MIDI interface for the host computer next to its master keyboard functionality The EXPRESSION connector lets you hook up a foot pedal which can be used to control assignable MIDI data The foot pedal typically controls the volume level which is then referred to as expression pedal but can also be used to control a filters cutoff frequency or even a typical wah effect The SUSTAIN connector allows you to connect a Sustain pedal This connector is assigned by default to the MIDI parameter Damper Pedal Sustain CC 64 which
47. p your sound For example there s the lo fi effect the Tube Amp Simulator the Chinese Flute and the Singing Monk 2 2 3 Podcasting software As a special bonus we ve thrown in the proven and popular podcasting software bundle giving you the tools you need to make your own podcasts from the first spark of an idea to uploading your final podcast As for the supplied headset you can use it to capture spontaneous ideas or comment on your own music For details refer to the included podcast quick start guide 8 2 Software installation j O 12 11 7 8 U CONTROL UMA25S 3 Controls and connections 13 DCU CmTROL LJ uUumaess ULTRA SLIM USB AUDIO mIDI CONTROLLE R O E10 E11 E12 E13 E14 E15 E16 PRESET EDIT EXIT H N BEHRINGER voume CH ARRAY LES ASSIGN MID Janm CZ or em ED IC IEC JC IC PERS _ _ Fig 3 1 Top view of the UMA25S The keyboard of the UMA25S has 25 velocity sensitive full size keys with half action The OCT lt gt push buttons allow you to shift the keyboard range up to 4 octaves up or down The
48. put level 0 dBV AUDIO OUTPUTS LINE OUT Connector RCA connector Output impedance approx 400 Q PHONES Connector 1 8 TRS connector Output impedance Max output level approx 50 8 dBV 2 x 1 3 mW 100 Q DIGITAL PROCESSING Converters Sampling rate 16 bit converters 32 0 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 0 kHz USBINTERFACE Connector TypeA Type USB 2 0 full speed 12 Mbit s USB MIDI class compliant MIDI INTERFACE Type 5 pin DIN connector OUT CONTROL ELEMENTS Controls 8 rotary knobs 1 pitch bend wheel 1 modulation wheel 1 volume slider Buttons 8 push buttons Pedal inputs 1 sustain 1 4 TS connector with automatic polarity detection 1 expression 1 4 TS connector DISPLAY Type 3 digit 7 segment LED display SYSTEM INFORMATION Frequency response 10 Hz 20 kHz 1 dB 44 1 kHz sampling rate 10 Hz 22 kHz 1 dB 48 0 kHz sampling rate THD 0 05 typ 10 dBV 1kHz Crosstalk 65 dB 1 kHz S N ratio AID 88 dB typ 1 kHz A weighted D A 100 dB typ 1 kHz A weighted POWER SUPPLY USB connection 5 V max 200mA External 9 V max 200mA DIMENSIONS WEIGHT Dimensions HxWxD approx 1 8 x 18 1 x 8 7 46 mm x 460 mm x 220 mm Weight approx 4 85 Ibs 2 2 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
49. s please close the battery compartment and make sure the release tab snaps into place External power supply If you neither want to draw the power supply via USB nor power the device with batteries there is yet another possibility to connect the UMA25S to an external power supply unit Please observe the correct operational data DC 9 V 300 mA and correct polarity of the connector Further information can be found above the DC input on the rear panel of the device Reverse polarity may cause damage to the electronics U CONTROL UMA25S IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INFORMATION I3 The sound quality may diminish within the range of powerful broadcasting stations and high frequency sources Increase the distance between the transmitter and the device and use shielded cables for all connections 1 1 3 Online registration Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http www 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 Infor
50. s such as Ableton Live and Kristal Audio Engine use ASIO drivers Information on installing the driver is found on the CD in the ReadMe file of the according folder 2 2 Music software The UMA25S comes with a comprehensive software bundle that covers virtually all aspects of music production and live performance plus lets you produce your own audio podcasts 2 2 1 Music production Ableton Live Lite 4 BEHRINGER Edition on separate CD gives you a fully professional Digital Audio Workstation DAW for Mac OS X und Windows XP operating systems ideal for sophisticated and creative audio and MIDI productions as well as live performances With Kristal Audio Engine you get a digital 16 track music studio with ASIO and VST support for Windows XP The included application Audacity is simply the universal audio editor for Mac and PC What s more you can find so called hosts or hosting applications on the CD which allow you to load plug ins instruments and effects and use these for live performances 2 2 2 Instruments and effects Many instruments and effects more than 150 arranged in categories are found in the Windows and Mac folders that can be used in the applications described in 2 2 1 The scope ranges from virtual analog synthesizers electric organ emulations pianos drum machines to high quality studio effects such as reverb chorus compressor delay and many more But we ve also added several exotic ingredients to spice u
51. se push buttons are also used for transposition see Chapter 5 2 2 Press the MMC push button to use the default MMC MIDI Machine Control functions of the control elements E1 to E8 The MMC functions are printed on these control elements Press the MUTE push button to suppress sending MIDI messages This allows you to move control elements without changing the parameter values Press the PRESET push button to load a preset Press the EDIT EXIT push button once to switch to Edit Mode By pressing the button a second time you exit Edit Mode without having accepted any changes The push buttons let you select a preset Press both buttons atthe same time to silence stuck MIDI notes PANIC The 3 digit LED display briefly indicates the current firmware version when the keyboard is switched on after which the selected preset number is displayed In Play Mode the display shows the value changes in real time when operating the control elements In Edit Mode the display shows the MIDI commands program and channel numbers as well as parameter values The PITCH BEND wheel E17 lets you change the pitch in real time This way a tone can be bent several semitones up or down while playing The desired pitch interval is adjusted on the controlled device The PITCH BEND wheel returns to the center position as soon as you let go of it The MOD WHEEL E18 works like a typical modulation wheel MIDI CC 1 When you let go of the modul
52. ssthe EDIT EXIT push button for a short time The device Switches to Edit Mode Edt appears on the display 2 Now press the GLOBAL key to be found in the CH ASSIGN section GLo appears on the display for a short time 3 Use the keyboard to enter two digits for the GLOBAL SEND CHANNEL you want to use for example 0 and 6 for MIDI channel 06 4a Pressthe ENTER key to confirm The EDIT LED goes out 18 5 UMA25S as USB MIDI controller 4b Alternatively press the EDIT EXIT push button to cancel any changes you made and to exit Edit Mode The EDIT LED goes out gt To select the channel in CH ASSIGN Mode it is possible to use the push buttons below the display instead of the keyboard with its labeled numbers gt Please note that the channel assignment in GLOBAL EDIT Mode differs from the above described GLOBAL SEND CHANNEL method For more information read Chapter 5 7 5 6 4 Snapshot Send Send TX The Snapshot Send transmits all values of the current controller positions This allows a synchronization of the UMA25S settings with the connected MIDI device 1 Pressthe EDIT push button 2 Press the SNAP TX key The UMA25S transmits the status of all control elements including the positions of the 8 rotary knobs the state of the 8 push buttons etc After sending the snapshot the UMA25S switches to Play Mode IS In addition to the Snap TX function there is also the Single Preset Dump see Chapter
53. ter touch are able to respond to pressure even after the key is hit and to transmit this information The function affects either specific keys Key Pressure or all notes equally Channel Pressure The UMA25S keyboard is not after touch capable but you can assign this function to other control elements This way you can control synthesizer parameters that are used to control after touch Normally the key value is selected This setting makes after touch equally affect all played notes Channel Pressure In case you want to use the less common polyphonic after touch Key Pressure you can apply after touch to single keys by using the E11 rotary knob However since this is only supported by very few sound generators Channel Pressure usually does the job For the selected switch element use E12 to determine the value at which after touch turns on and E13 to determine the value at which it turns off This way you can also use after touch to adjust the modulation range effect depth IS Table A 6 on the supplementary sheet gives you an overview of the rotary knob assignment in Edit Mode 5 5 7 MIDI Machine Control MMC MIDI Machine Control allows you to operate the transport functions of a sequencer or drum machine for example Start Stop Fast Forward and Rewind from the UMA25S The MIDI Machine Control functions are dedicated to the control push buttons E1 E8 see Chapter 5 2 3 and are activated by press
54. th the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Place the power cord so that it is protected from being walked on and sharp edges Be sure that the power cord is protected particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where it exits from the apparatus 11 The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection 12 Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable 13 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 14 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 LA 15 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms when unused for long periods of time 16 Refer all servicin
55. the EDIT EXIT push button The device switches to Edit Mode The EDIT LED lights up A Pressthe TRANSP key to select the Transpose function A Pressthe ENTER key to confirm The device switches back to Play Mode EDIT LED goes out gt Octave settings which have possibly been made are maintained when switching over to the Transpose function 5 2 3 The MMC function The control elements E1 to E8 have been preconfigured to control MIDI Machine Control MMC messages and they are activated by pressing the MMC push button 3 A Press the MMC push button to activate the MMC function The push button LED lights up The MMC functions that are assigned to the control elements by default are as follows E1 Loop Activates the playback loop feature of the controlled music software application E2 Locate Jumps to the beginning of the track E3 REW Rewinds 4 FFW Fast forwards E5 Stop Stops playback By pressing Play E7 again the track is played from the beginning E6 Pause Pauses playback By pressing Play E7 again the track is played from the current position E7 Play Plays back E8 Punch In Records In case your sequencer does not support receiving MMC messages you can probably control the transport section using note numbers or CC messages The MMC messages can be assigned to the 8 push buttons E1 E8 in such a way that the assigned functions are maintained independent of preset specification
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57. tion is only available for the messages Program Change CC NRPN and After Touch This mode allows a stepwise increment of the controller value each time the push button is pressed Use E15 to adjust the step interval Controller Option Select the controller mode Increment to determine the step interval of the push buttons by using the E15 rotary knob This means that each time you press one of the push buttons the transmitted value is increased by the step interval you specified in advance If the step interval is set to 10 values 0 10 20 30 110 120 0 10 etc are sent one after another You can also enter negative values for example 10 to achieve a gradual decrement In case you have specified the lowest and highest transmittable values using the E12 and E13 rotary knobs all other values stay within this range With this function you can use your U CONTROL to operate control push buttons that have more than two switching states Display Value Use the E16 rotary knob to determine whether value changes are to be displayed on screen or not If you decide to use the display for this purpose you can see the current values while using the control element The preset number reappears shortly after letting go of the control element 14 5 UMA25S as USB MIDI controller 5 5 MIDI Messages 5 5 1 Program Change and MIDI Bank Select Program Change messages are used to activate the memory banks of the connected devices
58. to make the assignment 5 Press the ACTION SEND key The MIDI message is trans mitted 6a Press the EDIT EXIT push button to discard any changes you made 6b Alternatively if you want to keep the new assignment press ENTER to confirm Additionally store the changes in a preset U CONTROL 55 5 7 Settings in Global Mode In Global Mode you can make all settings that affect the device as a whole except for the presets 1 Press and hold down the EDIT EXIT push button while you press the MUTE push button 4 2 You are now in Global Mode and can release both push buttons GLb for Global Mode appears on the display 3 Now you can make the necessary settings by using the rotary knobs E9 to E16 The assignment of the knobs is as follows E10 E11 2 E13 E14 Global Device Dump Dump MMC Frame Factory Receive Ch ID All Single Rate Select Reset 1 16 Off 1 16 Run Run Off 24 25 FAC End End 30d 30 Table 5 2 Rotary knob assignment in Global Mode 4 Pressthe EDIT EXIT push button to exit Global Mode I The settings in Global Mode are directly taken over and need not be separately stored Global Receive Channel The UMA25S receives Program Change messages on this channel in order to load the presets I Please note that the channel assignment in CH ASSIGN Mode differs from the described method in GLOBAL EDIT Mode For more information read Chapter 5 6 3 Device
59. trol elements has now the same function assigned to them but each element is consecutively assigned to incremental MIDI channel numbers Since the MIDI specification only provides 16 channels the following takes place For example if the first element uses Channel 12 the following elements use the channel numbers 13 14 15 16 1 2 and 3 Swap function The Swap function allows you to switch the MIDI channel assignment of an array grouped in eight swap the assignment of channels 9 16 when channels 1 8 were selected beforehand This means that for the previous example the assignment of channels 12 3 would change to 4 11 1 Pressthe EDIT push button 2 Press the SWAP key C S which stands for Channel Swap appears on the display for a short time after which 1 is shown Each time you press the SWAP key E1 E9 is displayed 3 Press the SWAP key until the display shows the name of the control element E1 or E9 you want 4 Press the ENTER key to confirm As a result the MIDI channels of the eight control elements are switched around Example of the Channel Array function You want to control the volume level of 8 tracks in your sequencer with all rotary knobs Assign the first control knob as follows Press and hold down EDIT EXIT Turn the E9 rotary knob Release EDIT EXIT Using the rotary knobs make the following assignments E9 CC E10 Channel 1 E11 Controller 7 Volume E
60. tures such as drawbar mode control inversion drum triggering incremental value step and octave Soft gig bag high quality headset and guitar strap for direct live jamming on stage included Plug and play with Mac OS X and Windows XP operating systems additional low latency driver included Separate MIDI output allows controlling external samplers synths and other equipment Runs via USB bus batteries or power adapter not included High quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany All trademarks except BEHRINGER the BEHRINGER logo JUST LISTEN and U CONTROL mentioned belong to their respective owners and are not affiliated with BEHRINGER Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries U CONTROL UMA25S Foreword Dear Customer Welcome to the team of BEHRINGER users and thank you very much for expressing your con fidence in us by purcha sing this device Writing this foreword for you gives me great pleasure because it re presents the culmination of many months of hard work delivered by our engineering team to achieve a very ambitious goal to present an outstanding keyboard which thanks to its flexibility can be used as audio interface as well as MIDI controller The task of designing our
61. ulations described below If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period that are not excluded from this warranty as described under 8 5 BEHRINGER shall at its discretion either replace the product by providing a new or reconditioned product 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 In case BEHRINGER decides to replace the product this warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period i e one year from the date of purchase of the initial product 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 4 Return authorization number 1 To obtain warranty service the buyer or his authorized dealer must call BEHRINGER during normal business hours BEFORE returning the product inquiries must be accompanied by a description of the problem The buyer or his authorized dealer will receive a return authorization number 2 Subsequently the product must be returned in its original shipping carton together with the return authorization number The return shipment address will be indicated by BEHRINGER 3 Shipments without freight prepaid will not be accepted
62. you the BEHRINGER user My friends it s been worth the effort Thank you very much Uli Behringer Table of contents 1 Introduction eere rer rt tiones 5 1 1 Before you get started 5 Shipment aE ueste eases ener censet 5 12122 oorr root entretient 5 1 1 3 Online registration E 1 1 4 Product conterits errem 6 1 2 System requirements sse 6 1 3 Hardware configuration 1 3 1 Stand alone Mode 7 1 3 2 USB mode 7 2 Software Installation 8 2 1 Driver installation sse 8 2 1 1 Windows XP MIDI driver 8 2 1 2 Windows XP audio driver 8 2 2 Music software 2 2 1 Music production 2 2 2 Instruments and 8 2 2 3 Podcasting software 8 3 Control elements and connections 9 4 The UMA25S as audio interface 10 5 The UMA25S as USB MIDI controller 11 11 5 1 1 Loading presets sasa 41 5 1 2 Storing presets 5 1 3 Restoring default presets
63. you listen to the entire recording on loudspeakers or headphones Figure 4 1 shows a possible setup with the UMA25S Connect the subgroup outputs with the inputs of the UMA25S It is possible to connect either the TAPE INPUT connectors or your monitor speakers to the outputs of the interface For monitoring purposes plug the stereo headphones into the PHONES output on the UMA25S or into the headphone output on the mixer Use the supplied USB cable to connect your computer by way of the USB port By routing the channels you want to record to the subgroups it is now possible to use the mixer s channels to record one instrument after the other onto your computer If you connect the outputs of the UMA25S to the free channel inputs not INPUT make sure that the signal is not switched to the subgroup but to the main output of your mixer to avoid feedback Be also sure to select the correct monitoring paths in the Control Room section on the mixing console If you feed the UMA25S back through a channel input not TAPE INPUT you can set up an additional monitor mix for performing musicians by using the Aux Send for example Aux 1 of the specific channel In case the musicians want to hear themselves as well as the playback or previous recording takes use the Aux Sends in the recording channels to mix the recording signals with the monitor mix 4 UMA25S as audio interface 5 UMA25S as USB MIDI controller At the highest

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