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B-CONTROL 

FADER

  BCF2000-WH

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 classification 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

s

Select  a  preset  with  the  PRESET  button 

.  The  new

preset number is indicated in the display.

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Alternatively,  you  may  select  a  preset  by  pressing  and

holding  down  the  preset  button  while  moving  one  of  the

push encoders 

.

s

As soon as you release the PRESET button, the new preset

is active.

4.2.2 Copy/store presets

s

Press the STORE button to save a preset. The button LED

starts to flash.

s

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.

s

By pressing STORE again, the STORE LED and the display

stop flashing.

s

If you want to overwrite the current preset, press the STORE

button twice (step 2 can be cancelled).

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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).

s

Press  the  encoder  group  button  of  the  group  you  want

to copy.

s

Press STORE; the STORE button LED flashes.

s

Now select the destination encoder group. The destination

encoder button LED flashes.

s

Press  STORE  again,  the  STORE  button  LED  is  no

longer lit.

s

Cancel the store procedure at any time by pressing EXIT.

+

To permanently store encoder group settings, carry out

the preset store function as explained in chapter 4.2.2.

+

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.

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Press and hold the LEARN button while operating any control

element.  This  can  be  a  fader,  a  PUSH  encoder,  button,

footswitch or sustain pedal. The control element is shown in

the display (e. g. Fd 8).

+

When using push encoders, select an encoder group

beforehand.  In  addition,  you  have  to  differentiate

between turn and push function.

s

Now, release the LEARN button. The B-CONTROL is waiting

to receive MIDI data.

s

Start transmitting MIDI data from your sequencer. As soon

as the data is received by the B-CONTROL, it is shown in

the display.

s

After correct data transmission, the display shows “GOOD”

or “bAd” if wrong, faulty or too extensive data has been sent.

s

To leave or cancel LEARN, press the EXIT button.

4. OPERATION

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Summary of Contents for B-Control Fader BCF2000-WH

Page 1: ...Version 1 2007 06 User s Manual B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 WH All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m...

Page 2: ...or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 15 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for...

Page 3: ...IDI and USB modes for ultra flexible system integration s 1 MIDI In plus 2 MIDI Outs usable as an additional USB to MIDI interface s Multi function 4 digit LED display with real time parameter indicat...

Page 4: ...signing our B CONTROL certainly meant a great deal of responsibility which we assumed by focusing on you the discerning computer user and musician Meeting your expectations also meant a lot of work an...

Page 5: ...ng Global Contact Information European Contact Information 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 w...

Page 6: ...andard 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 h...

Page 7: ...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 possible This...

Page 8: ...To disconnect the unit from the main power source pull out the main cord plug or appliance coupler When installing the product ensure the plug or appliance coupler is readily operable Unplug the powe...

Page 9: ...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 mo...

Page 10: ...a hardware sampler while a MIDI expander sound generator without a keyboard e g a rack synthesizer or a pure preset unit an effects processor or similar can be connected at OUT B whereby it is directl...

Page 11: ...ontrol 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...

Page 12: ...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 in...

Page 13: ...s many B CONTROLs 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 channels of a software mixer as y...

Page 14: ...arts to flash s 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 s...

Page 15: ...ccompanying explanations 4 OPERATION s 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 contro...

Page 16: ...ed 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 Ab...

Page 17: ...leasing 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...

Page 18: ...6HOHFW 1 Operating Mode U 1 U 4 S 1 S 4 2 Global RX Channel Off 1 16 3 Footswitch Auto Normal Inverted 4 Start Preset 1 32 Last 5 Device ID 1 16 6 SysEx Dump Single All 7 8 MIDI Data Interval ms Tabl...

Page 19: ...these before starting the selected emulation mode Simply follow these steps 1 Push and hold the desired mode button see fig 4 9 2 Switch on the B CONTROL and wait until EG EDIT GLOBAL mode is indicate...

Page 20: ...swap them with other B CONTROL users 5 APPENDIX Motor Off Function The fader motors can be temporarily disengaged To do that one or several fader s is are assigned a key that disengages the fader s m...

Page 21: ...sted or illustrated 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 Controls 8 motoriz...

Page 22: ...d 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 illum...

Page 23: ...interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on...

Page 24: ...24 B CONTROL FADER BCF2000 WH All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

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