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B-CONTROL 

FADER

  BCF2000-WH

4. OPERATION

4.1 The operating modes

Depending on how you want to use your B-CONTROL, you should

first select an operating mode.
You  can  use  it  as  a  pure  USB  controller  for  your  computer

applications  (software  mixers,  sequencers,  soft  synths,  VST-

effects etc.), as a stand-alone MIDI controller, or as a combination

of  both  with  different  MIDI  interface  configuration  possibilities.

Here is how you select an operating mode:

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Keep the EDIT key pressed, and press the STORE key at

the same time.

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You are now in the global setup menu and you can let go of

both keys.

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Now,  select  an  operating  mode  by  turning  the  PUSH

encoder 1. You can select USB modes U-1 to U-4 and

stand-alone modes S-1 to S-4. The modes are described

in detail in chapter 4.1.1 and further, and examples about

their  use  are  also  given  there.  Please  see  also

chapter 4.3.3.

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To exit global setup, please press the EXIT key.

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The  settings  made  in  the  global  setup  menu  are

automatically stored and do not have to be separately

saved.

The USB connection is briefly interrupted if you switch within a

USB mode, or when you switch from a USB mode to a stand-

alone mode and vice versa.
If a USB connection is made or lost while your B-CONTROL is

on, the selected operating mode is retained.

4.1.1 USB modes

USB mode U-1:

Fig. 4.1: Routing and use in USB mode 1

In USB mode 1, the B-CONTROL is connected to your computer

by using a USB cable. It sends MIDI data and receives parameter

feedback from the computer, provided that the music software

you are controlling supports these functions. This way, current

parameter values can be shown on the LED, or can be indicated

by the fader position.
All MIDI ports of the B-CONTROL are off. This mode is optimal

for controlling software tools (mixers, sequencers, synths, VST-

effects etc.) if you don’t need any additional MIDI ports. This mode

is also very useful if you are already using other multi-channel

MIDI interfaces on your computer and can’t address any additional

ones.

4. OPERATION

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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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