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User Manual
U-CONTROL UMX250
The Ultimate Studio in a Box: 25-Key USB/MIDI Controller
Keyboard with USB/Audio Interface, 100 Software
Instruments, 50 VST Effects, energyXT2.5 Compact
BEHRINGER Edition Music Production Software and
NI KorePlayer Software Sound Module
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2 U-CONTROL UMX250 User Manual Table of Contents Thank you ....................................................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3 Legal Disclaimer ............................................................. 3 Limited Warranty ........................................................... 3 1. Before you get Started .............................................. 5 1.1 Shipment ..............................................
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3 U-CONTROL UMX250 User Manual 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Important Safety Important Safety or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades Instructions Instructions § 1 Warranty with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug (1) This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide the product from a BEHRINGER authorized dealer in the blade or the third prong are p
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4 U-CONTROL UMX250 User Manual (2) Subsequently, the product must be returned in (7) Any repair or opening of the unit carried out by § 9 Amendment its original shipping carton, together with the return unauthorized personnel (user included) will void the Warranty service conditions are subject to change without authorization number to the address indicated by limited warranty. notice. For the latest warranty terms and conditions MUSIC Group. (8) If an inspection of the product by MUSIC Gr
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5 U-CONTROL UMX250 User Manual 1. Before you get Started 1.1 Shipment The U-CONTROL was carefully packed at the assembly plant to assure secure transport. Should the condition of the cardboard box suggest that damage may have taken place, please inspect the unit immediately and look for physical indications of damage. ◊ Damaged equipment should NEVER be sent directly to us. Please inform the dealer from whom you acquired the unit immediately as well as the transportation company from whic
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6 U-CONTROL UMX250 User Manual 1.4 System requirements And how does it work? For USB operation, a current WINDOWS PC or MAC with a USB connection is Remote control is realized by assigning the individual control elements of sufficient. Both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 are supported. the UMX250 to individual MIDI parameters. Whenever one of these control elements is operated, the UMX250 generates the control data assigned to this ◊ The UMX250 supports the USB MIDI compatibility of WINDOWS XP, contro
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7 U-CONTROL UMX250 User Manual 2.2.1 USB mode 2.2.2 Stand-alone operation When the UMX250 is linked via USB to a computer, the signalflow is as shown When the UMX250 is not linked via USB to a computer, it is automatically set to below (Fig. 2.1). stand-alone mode. In this case, the UMX250 can only send out MIDI data from its MIDI OUT connector. After the UMX250 has been connected to the host computer, a virtual MIDI IN and MIDI OUT interface is emulated.MIDI data generated in the UMX250 ar
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8 U-CONTROL UMX250 User Manual 5) Press the ENTER button on the keyboard to confirm your assignments. (15) Use the FooT SWITCH connector to connect a sustain pedal. This port To discard your assignments either press the CANCEL button or the ASSIGN is factory-set and assigned to the MIDI parameter “Foot Pedal” (CC 64), button again. In either case, the ASSIGN LED goes out and the UMX250 quits which represents a switch controller. When the pedal is pressed (and held) ASSIGN mode. in normal Play
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9 U-CONTROL UMX250 User Manual 4.2 Assign mode ◊ Special case: If you want to assign the control element to the GLOBAL CHANNEL again, please press the 0 key next to the ENTER key As already mentioned in the preceding chapters, the ASSIGN mode is a (instead of the number keys 1 to 9). powerful tool which allows you to re-configure the UMX250 to an extremely easy-to-use controller. 6) To finalize your settings, press the ENTER button. To discard your assignments either press the CANCEL butto
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10 U-CONTROL UMX250 User Manual 4.2.6 Local off a) If you are sure to select only one of 128 different programs, you can effect program changes in aSSIGN mode as shown below. The effect of LOCAL OFF is that any data entries made with the control elements However, if the number of 128 is exceeded, you will have to use the will NOT be passed on to the MIDI OUT connector or the USB OUT. In LOCAL OFF procedure described in section b). mode you can, for example, re-adjust the rotary controls wi
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11 U-CONTROL UMX250 User Manual 6) Now define the BANK LSB by pressing the BANK LSB key. Use the procedure ◊ As soon as a function has been assigned to one of the two buttons, described above to enter the BANK LSB value (see step 5). The entry follows the second button automatically performs the same function— the same rules as were described for the BANK MSB. In steps 5 and 6 you however with limited functionality. As long as you have not assigned have defined the bank from which the desired
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12 U-CONTROL UMX250 User Manual 3) Release the ASSIGN button. 5. Specifications 4) Press the number keys on the keyboard to enter the controller number of USb Connections your choice (as described in Chapter 4.2.7). Type Type B; USB1.1 5) Confirm your selection with ENTER. To discard your assignments either press the CANCEL key or the ASSIGN button again. In either case the ASSIGN LED MIdI Connections goes out. Type 5-pin DIN plug OUT Remember to assign the OCTAVE SHIFT buttons to an individ
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13 U-CONTROL UMX250 User Manual 6. Appendix Standard MIdI Controller (CC) Numbers 00 Bank Select 32 Bank Select LSB 64 Damper Pedal (Sustain) 96 Data Entry +1 (Increment) 01 Modulation 33 Modulation LSB 65 Portamento On/Off 97 Data Entry -1 (decrement) 02 Breath Controller 34 Breath Controller LSB 66 Sostenuto On/Off 98 NRPN LSB 03 Controller 3 (undefined) 35 Controller 35 (undefined) 67 Soft Pedal On/Off 99 NRPN MSB 04 Foot Controller 36 Foot Controller LSB 68 Legato Footswitch 100 RPN LSB 05
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14 U-CONTROL UMX250 User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION U-CONTROL UMX250 Responsible party name: MUSIC Group Services USA, Inc. Address: 18912 North Creek Parkway, Suite 200 Bothell, WA 98011, USA Phone/Fax No.: Phone: +1 425 672 0816 Fax: +1 425 673 7647 U-CONTROL UMX250 complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the following paragraph: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
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