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DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
the cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel. Only
qualified personnel may perform repairs.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING: The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
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
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug
the enclosure—voltage that may be sufficient to does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
constitute a risk of shock. replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to where they exit from the apparatus.
important operating and maintenance instructions
in the accompanying literature. Please read the 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manual. manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged
in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15) CAUTION - These service instructions are for use by
qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric
shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained
in the operation instructions unless you are qualified to do
so.
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U-CONTROL UMX49/UMX61
U-CONTROL
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TABLE OF CONTANTS
VORWORT
Dear Customer,
welcome to the team of WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE..............................2
BEHRINGER users, and
thank you very much for
VORWORT.....................................................................4
expressing your confi-
dence in us by pur-
chasing the U-CONTROL.
1. EINFÜHRUNG..............................................................5
Writing this foreword
1.1 Bevor Sie beginnen........................................................5
for you gives me great
1.1.1 Auslieferung........................................................5
pleasure, because it
1.1.2 Inbetriebnahme und Stromzufuhr........................5
represents the culmi-
1.1.3 Garantie...............................................................5
nation of many months of
1.2 Systemanforderungen....................................................6
hard work delivered by
2.2 USB-Modus und Standalone-Betrieb..............................7
our engineering team to
2.2.1 Der USB-Modus...................................................7
achieve a very ambitious
2.2.2 Der Standalone-Betrieb.......................................7
goal: With the UMX we
present you our first
keyboard which, thanks 3. BEDIENELEMENTE UND ANSCHLÜSSE ....................7
to its flexibility, can be
used on stage as a
master keyboard controller as well as a pure MIDI controller. 4. BEDIENUNG................................................................8
The task of designing our new U-CONTROL certainly meant a
4.1 DER PLAY-MODUS..........................................................9
great deal of responsibility, which we assumed by focusing on
4.1.1 Das FACTORY MEMORY....................................9
you, the discerning user and musician. Meeting your expectations
4.1.2 Das USER MEMORY............................................9
also meant a lot of work and night shifts. But it was fun, too.
4.2 DER ASSIGN-MODUS......................................................9
Developing a product usually brings a lot of people together, and
4.2.1 Einstellung des GLOBAL CHANNELs.................9
what a great feeling it is when all who participated in such a
4.2.2 Die individuelle Kanal-Zuordnung.......................9
project can be proud of what they’ve achieved.
4.2.3 Zuordnung des GLOBAL CHANNELs: ...............9
It is our philosophy to share our enjoyment with you, because 4.2.4 Die PANIK-Tastenkombination .............................9
you are the most important member of the BEHRINGER team. 4.2.5 Der SNAPSHOT SEND-Befehl...........................10
With your highly competent suggestions for new products you’ve 4.2.6 LOCAL OFF beim UMX......................................10
made a significant contribution to shaping our company and 4.2.7 Zuweisung von Bedienelementen....................10
making it successful. In return, we guarantee you uncompromising 4.2.8 Programm- und Bankwechsel..........................11
quality as well as excellent technical and audio properties at an 4.2.9 WeitereF unktionen der OCTAVE SHIFT-Taster.....12
extremely reasonable price. All of this will enable you to give free 4.2.10 Die Anschlagsempfindlichkeit ...........................12
rein to your creativity without being hampered by budget 4.2.11 Der FACTORY RESET-Befehl............................13
constraints.
5. TECHNISCHE DATEN................................................13
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 6. ANHANG...................................................................14
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! 7. GARANTIE................................................................15
I would like to thank all of you who have made the B-CONTROL
possible. You have all made your own personal contributions,
from the developers to the many other employees at this company,
and to you, the BEHRINGER user.
My friends, it’s been worth the effort!
Thank you very much,
Uli Behringer
4 FOREWORD / TABLE OF CONTENT
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for showing your confidence in BEHRINGER
products by purchasing the UMX. The UMX is an extremely flexible
master keyboard with a controller unit that can be used for a
USB Cable (included)
wide array of applications. Whether you need independent control
of computer rack synthesizers, general MIDI sound modules or
effects devices, or want to use the UMX for conveniently
operating sequencing software or computer plug-ins – the UMX
offers you tremendous ease of use and allows you to realize
your ideas intuitively.
(cid:14)
The following user’s manual is intended to
familiarize you with the unit’s control elements, so
that you can master all the functions. After having
thoroughly read the user’s manual, store it at a safe
place for future reference. U-CONTROL UMX
Figure 1.1: Power supply via USB
1.1 Before you get started
1.1.1 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.
(cid:14)
Damaged equipment should NEVER be sent directly
to us. Please inform the dealer from whom you
acquired the unit immediately as well as the
transportation company from which you took
delivery of the unit. Otherwise, all claims for
replacement/repair may be rendered invalid.
(cid:14)
To assure optimal protection of your UMX during
Figure 1.2: The battery compartment on the bottom side of
transport, we recommend utilizing a carrying case.
the UMX
(cid:14)
Please always use the original packaging to avoid Open the battery compartment by pressing the shutter clamp
damage due to storage or shipping. carefully in the direction of the battery compartment, while pulling
the cover of the compartment upwards.
(cid:14)
Never let unsupervised children play with the
Please note the following points when inserting the batteries:
B-CONTROL or with its packaging.
(cid:86) The +symbol of the batteries must coincide with the
(cid:14)
Please dispose of all packaging materials in an +symbol of the compartment! Incorrect polarity will damage
environmentally-friendly fashion. the electronics!
(cid:86) Do not mix old and new batteries! When you change the
1.1.2 Initial operation and power supply batteries, always change all 3 batteries at the same time.
Please make sure that the unit is provided with sufficient (cid:86) Do not use damaged batteries. The UMX could be damaged
ventilation, and never place the UMX on top of an amplifier or in due to the leakage of chemicals.
the vicinity of a heater to avoid the risk of overheating.
(cid:86) If you do not use the unit for an extended period of time,
The power supply can be realized in different ways depending please remove the batteries from the compartment. Here
on the main application area: For the installation of the UMX in a again, the batteries could leak and damage the device.
studio environment, it is possible to connect the device directly
to a free USB port of the computer using the USB cable provided
(see fig. 1.1). After inserting the batteries, please close the battery
In case it is not possible to establish the power supply over compartment and make sure the shutter clamp snaps into place
USB (e.g. because of an overload of the host computer due to again.
several USB devices connected), it is also possible to operate If you do neither want to connect the power supply over USB
the UMX with three 1.5-Volt batteries (type “AA”, see fig. 1.2). nor operate the unit with batteries, there is yet another possibility
to connect the UMX over an external power pack. Best suited
here is the BEHRINGER POWERSUPPLY PSU-SB. If you use a
different power supply, please observe the correct operational
data (9 V DC; 100 mA) and correct polarity of the connector
plug; you will find information about this above the DC input on
the rear of the unit. Reverse polarity can damage the electronics.
1.1.3 Online registration
Please, do remember to register your new BEHRINGER
equipment right after your purchase by visiting
www.behringer.com (alternatively www.behringer.de) and
kindly read the terms and conditions of our warranty carefully.
1. INTRODUCTION 5
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Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, our goal is to (cid:86) Remotely controlling groove boxes, step sequencers, MIDI
have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty generators and other “live” software
service, please contact the retailer from whom the equipment
(cid:86) Program changes and volume control on sound generators
was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located
(just like on a master keyboard)
in your vicinity, you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries.
Corresponding contact information is included in the original (cid:86) Can be used by band keyboardists, solo entertainers,
equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European organists, electronic music performers, DJs, sound
Contact Information). Should your country not be listed, please engineers, home/project studio owners, theater technicians
contact the distributor nearest you. A list of distributors can be etc. alike
found in the support area of our website (www.behringer.com).
And how does it work?
Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us Remote control is realized by assigning the individual control
process your repair claims quicker and more efficiently. elements of the UMX to individual MIDI parameters. Whenever
one of these control elements is operated, the UMX generates
Thank you for your cooperation!
the control data assigned to this control element, which are then
transferred to external devices over a data link. Thus, for
1.2 System requirements example, the VOLUME/DATA fader is programmed ex works to
send data controlling the volume level of a channel.
For USB operation, a current WINDOWS® PC or MAC® with a
USB connection is sufficient. Both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 are The data connection is usually a standard MIDI cable with a
supported. 5-pole DIN plug on each end. Such cables should not exceed a
length of 15 meters. With the UMX there is one more data
(cid:14)
The UMX supports the USB MIDI compatibility of connection available: the USB cable to the host computer. Here,
WINDOWS® XP and MAC OS X® operating systems. the cable should not exceed a length of 5 meters.
(cid:14) The data transmission takes place over 16 channels. The
The UMX can also be operated as a stand-alone MIDI
control data generated by the individual control elements are
controller with no PC connected. Software control
also called MIDI messages, which can be divided into 3 major
via MIDI is also possible, provided your computer
groups:
has a MIDI interface.
(cid:86) Channel Messages: Here, channel-specific control
information is transmitted. An example of a channel
2. INTRODUCTION TO MIDI message is the note-on instruction. As soon as a key is
played on the keyboard of the UMX, the device generates
an instruction which contains the pitch, channel number
and velocity. The receiving sound generator “knows” which
2.1 MIDI control for beginners
tone has to be played.
Application possibilities for the UMX models are truly wide-
(cid:86) System Messages: These messages are not channel-
ranging. We’ll start with a couple of general explanations and
specific but relate to the entire system to which they are
examples that should quickly let you get a good understanding of
sent. They are divided into 3 groups: System Exclusive
MIDI basics.
Messages (for operating system backup, updates,
The definition of the MIDI standard began in 1982 with the management of memory contents); System Real-Time
cooperation of various international companies (MIDI: Musical Messages (e.g. for remote control of other devices);
Instruments Digital Interface). At that time, musicians were looking System Common Messages (e.g. for the synchronization
for a possibility of managing the communication of electronic of several devices).
musical instruments of different makes with one another.
(cid:86) Control Messages: Also known as Control Changes or
What exactly does the UMX do? Controllers, abbreviated as “CC… (controller number)”.
There are 128 controllers in total, which are numbered
Simply put, this a remote control for all kinds of MIDI equipment. from 0 to 127.
Using the faders, encoders and buttons, the foot pedal and the (cid:14)
Please refer to the table on page 16 to find out which
keyboard, an entire array of control instructions can be
type of controller you are currently working with.
generated, which in turn can control the most diverse functions
of external devices.
(cid:14)
MIDI data are only control data and contain no audible
What kinds of equipment can I control with the UMX? audio information! The data transmission takes
place over 16 channels.
You can basically control any device supporting the MIDI format.
Both hardware and software MIDI devices are controlled in exactly What settings do I have to make? Where? How?
the same way. The only difference is in the wiring.
Basically, which control element generates which controller
Here are a couple of suggestions on how you can use
must be set on the UMX, and how arriving controller commands
your UMX:
should be interpreted must be set on the receiving device.
Regarding controller assignment, there are two possible
(cid:86) Editing sound parameters of (virtual) synthesizers, sound
principles:
samplers, GM/GS/XG sound generators
(cid:86) You use the preset controller configuration set in the
(cid:86) Controlling parameters on effects equipment/software plug-
factory (see fig. 2.1). In this case, you only need to make
ins such as effects processors, reverbs, compressors,
the assignments on the receiving device.
equalizers etc.
(cid:86) You use your own controller configuration set up in
(cid:86) Remotely controlling software mixers (volume, panorama,
ASSIGN mode. How to assign controllers to the UMX is
mute functions, etc.)
described in chapter 4 “operation”.
(cid:86) Remotely controlling transport functions (playback, forward,
stop etc.) on sequencers, hard disk recorders, drum
computers etc.
(cid:86) Live control of volume and sound parameters on expanders
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The MODULATION wheel functions ex works as a
2.2 USB mode and stand-alone operation
conventional modulation wheel (MIDI CC 1). In ASSIGN
The UMX can be operated as a USB interface or stand-alone mode, any MIDI controller can be assigned to it. When you
device. The two modes are different with respect to the MIDI release the MODULATION wheel, it retains its adjusted
signal flow. value.
The PITCH BEND wheel is normally used to change the
2.2.1 USB mode pitch in real time. In this way, a sound can be “bent”
When the UMX is linked via USB to a computer, the signal flow upwards/downwards by several half-tones while playing.
is as shown below (fig. 2.1). As a default factory setting, pitch bending is assigned to
this wheel. However, in ASSIGN mode you can assign any
MIDI control command to the pitch wheel.
Sound-Modul Ex works, the VOLUME/DATA fader controls the volume
of the notes played on the keyboard (MIDI CC 7). In ASSIGN
mode, it can be set to control any MIDI controller.
VOLUME MUTE DEMO FILTER LEVEL
PHONES PROG TYPE COMBI PLAY POWER
The ASSIGN button allows you to assign different
functions to the various control elements.
The basic principle is always the same:
IN 1) Press the ASSIGN button and keep it pressed. The
OUT status LED above the button lights up. The UMX signals
(intern)
that it has entered ASSIGN mode.
2) Select the control element to which you would like to
USB MIDI
assign a new MIDI function by operating it.
3) Release the ASSIGN button.
ON 4) Depending on the choice you made, you may have to
OFF
define an additional value range (see below for more
details).
5) Press the -Taste. button on the keyboard to
confirm your assignments. To discard your assignments
(intern) either press the -button or the ASSIGN button
again. In either case the ASSIGN LED goes out and the
UMX quits ASSIGN mode.
Fig. 2.1: Block diagram of MIDI signal flow
The USER MEMORY button is used to recall the internal
After the UMX has been connected to the host computer, a
memory. The internal memory contains all assignment
virtual MIDI IN and MIDI OUT interface is emulated.
information set in ASSIGN mode. Any changes that were
MIDI data generated in the UMX are first sent over the USB made after USER MEMORY selection are automatically
interface to the host computer, where they are received at the saved without further user prompts. The USER MEMORY
emulated MIDI IN. A sequencer software running on the host is retained even after the unit is switched off.
computer receives the MIDI data via the MIDI IN and relays them
The two OCTAVE SHIFT buttons are preset to shift the
to the emulated MIDI OUT – if all sequencer parameters are set
keyboard range by up to three octaves up or down. The
properly. The data are then sent back to the UMX via the USB
associated LEDs help you identify the current octave setting
interfaces on the computer/UMX, where they are looped through
(see table 3.1). Since the OCTAVE SHIFT buttons can also
to the physical MIDI OUT ( ). From here, the MIDI data are sent
be assigned to any MIDI controller, we would like to refer
to the devices connected to the MIDI OUT.
you to chapters 4.2.8 and 4.2.9 for detailed information.
The MIDI OUT connector can also be used as a normal MIDI
The eight high-resolution rotary controls R1 – R8 generate
interface, independently of the sequencer software operating
continuous controller information. They are the controllers
the UMX.
that are shown above the buttons in the table . All
rotary controllers can be assigned to any controller in
2.2.2 Stand-alone operation ASSIGN mode.
When the UMX25 is not linked via USB to a computer, it is
The eight buttons B1 - B8 generate switch controllers.
automatically set to stand-alone mode. In this case, the UMX25
Again, they are assigned to various functions ex factory
can only send out MIDI data from its MIDI OUT connector.
(see table on the device). Like the rotary controls the
buttons can be freely assigned to any controller in ASSIGN
mode.
3. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND
The table shows the controller assignment preset at the
CONNECTIONS
factory.
(cid:14) Keyboard legend: Informs you about the special functions
The following factory settings refer to GLOBAL MIDI
performed by individual keys on the keyboard. The
channel 1.
individual elements of the keyboard legend are described
The keyboard of the UMX25: 25 large, velocity-sensitive in detail in chapter “4. Operation”.
keys for maximum playing comfort. The keyboard not only
provides for playing, but also functions as an encoder
in the context of the assignment procedure.
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Fig. 3.1: TOP view of the UMX
4. OPERATION
We will explain the operation of the UMX in detail in the following.
You must observe the following: There is a differentiation
between push-buttons (refer to control elements ) and
keys (control element )! Please do not confuse these!
Fig. 3.2: Rear panel connectors 4.1 THE PLAY MODE
Use this socket to supply the UMX with current from an The UMX will be in the Play Mode immediately after it is switched
external power supply unit (not included). on. Here you can immediately begin to play, modify the filtering
process via the rotary controls, execute panning, control
The USB connector of the UMX. The connector (type B) on software synthesizers and so on...
the device is connected using the cable supplied to a free
slot on the host computer (where you will find a type A
4.1.1 THE FACTORY MEMORY
connector). It is compatible with the USB1.1 and/or USB2.0
standards. The FACTORY MEMORY is the installed memory in which the
basic settings of the UMX are defined. The controller map
Operation Octave shift LED described under is the most important item of the FACTORY
MEMORY. These settings are automatically loaded after each
Shift one octave
press once LED on start of the device and control many useful parameters.
up or down
press 2nd Shift 2 octaves Instructions which are changed within a session are discarded
flashing
time up or down when the device is switched off. We have equipped the UMX
with a USER MEMORY, in order to still be able to store changed
press 3rd Shift 3 octaves
flashing allocations.
time up or down
press both Reset (all octave
LED off 4.1.2 THE USER MEMORY
buttons shifts are reversed)
Settings which are stored in the USER MEMORY remain stored
Table 3.1: LED activity depending on the in the internal Flash ROM and are retained after the device is
OCTAVE SHIFT status switched off.
In addition to the connection to the computer, you can use Change to the USER MEMORY by pressing push-button . If
the MIDI OUT to connect additional MIDI devices, so that the you call up the USER MEMORY for the first time, the settings of
UMX transforms into a fully-featured, easily accessible the FACTORY MEMORY will be used initially. As soon as you
MIDI interface for your host computer. execute changes in the existing controller map, they are
automatically stored - without requiring any further action.
Use the FOOT SWITCH connector to connect a sustain
pedal. This interface is factory preset and assigned to In the USER MEMORY, allocations including channel information
the MIDI parameter “Foot Pedal” (CC 64), which represents of the following control elements can be permanently stored:
a switch controller. When the pedal is pressed (and held)
in normal Play mode, it generates a controller with the - FOOT SWITCH connection
value 127. When the pedal is released, the controller falls - OCTAVE SHIFT push-button
back to 0 (typical piano sustain pedal behavior). Apart
from that the pedal assignment is the same as the button - VOLUME/DATA fader
assignment, i.e. you can assign any MIDI controller to it.
- PITCH BEND wheel
The POWER switch is used to switch the unit on and off. - MODULATION wheel
(cid:14)
Please close all programs if you want to switch off - Rotary controls R1 - R8
the UMX25 while the computer is running or
- Push-buttons B1 - B8
terminate the USB connection.
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4.2 THE ASSIGN MODE 4.2.3 Assigning the GLOBAL CHANNELs:
1) Press the ASSIGN push-button and hold it down.
As already mentioned in previous chapters, the ASSIGN Mode
is a powerful tool to optionally reconfigure the UMX into an ultra- 2) Activate the control element for which the GLOBAL
comfortable controller. CHANNEL is to be set. If this is a controller or fader, briefly
move the control element; when you have decided on a
The basic logic of the allocation process has been introduced
push-button, press this push-button once. The UMX now
to you in chapter „3 Control elements“. In the following we will
"knows" to which control element you would like to assign
offer you more detailed information to enable you to use the UMX
a GLOBAL CHANNEL.
even more efficiently.
3) Release the ASSIGN push-button.
4.2.1 Setting the GLOBAL CHANNEL
4) Press the key.
The UMX recognizes two separate classifications in regard to
MIDI channels. There is a GLOBAL CHANNEL and 15 additional 5) Finally, press the key. In order to discard your
SINGLE CHANNELs. assignments, please press the key or press the
ASSIGN push-button again. The ASSIGN LED will go off
The GLOBAL MIDI CHANNEL is the channel through which all in all 3 cases.
MIDI commands are sent in the factory setting: messages by
various control elements, as well as the Note On and Note Off
4.2.4 The PANIC key combination
commands. To change this channel, proceed as follows:
Imagine that you have been working continuously on one song
1) Press the ASSIGN push-button and hold it down. for several hours and a note suddenly "hangs up". If you now
execute a PANIC command, a sound producing device receiving
2) Press the key.
this command becomes silent immediately.
3) Release the ASSIGN push-button.
1) Press the ASSIGN push-button and hold it down.
4) Define the GLOBAL CHANNEL by operating one of the
2) Press one of the two keys or .
keys through on the keyboard.
5) Finally, press the key. In order to discard your 3) Release the ASSIGN push-button. The device will
assignments, please press the key or press the automatically return to the normal play mode.
ASSIGN push-button again. The ASSIGN LED will go off (cid:14)
in all 3 cases. The command "All Notes Off" will be sent
immediately after you have pressed one of the two
(cid:14)
The factory setting for the GLOBAL CHANNEL is keys.
channel 1.
4.2.5 The SNAPSHOT SEND command
4.2.2 The individual channel assignment The SNAPSHOT command triggers the transmission of all
The assignment of individual control elements to defined parameters including their current values. All control element
channels is useful if you want to control several external devices assignments as well as their temporary settings on the respective
independently from each other. channels are transmitted to the MIDI OUT socket and to the USB
output of the UMX.
Example:
You are playing synthesizer A through channel 2 with the It is possible by this method to transfer the complete UMX
keyboard and have a sequencer program controlling another mapping to a sequencer software at the beginning of a song.
synthesizer B through channel 5. You can now control the filter This is to make sure the song is played with the last valid controller
frequency of device B through one of the eight jog/shuttle values. Apart from this, the SNAPSHOT allows you to reset the
controls in real time and simultaneously continue to play device A correct values in an external device where parameters have
without changing the filter frequency. shifted.
1) Press the ASSIGN push-button and hold it down.
1) Press the ASSIGN push-button and hold it down.
2) Press the push-button on the keyboard.
2) Activate the control element, for which another channel
than the GLOBAL CHANNEL is to be set. If this is a controller 3) Release the ASSIGN push-button. The device automatically
or fader, briefly move the control element; when you have returns to the normal play mode.
decided on a push-button, press this push-button once.
(cid:14)
The UMX now "knows" to which control element you would The SNAPSHOT command is transmitted
like to assign a SINGLE CHANNEL. immediately after activating the keyboard.
3) Release the ASSIGN push-button.
4.2.6 LOCAL OFF in the UMX
4) Press one of the 16 channel keys through
The LOCAL OFF in the UMX has the effect that value entries
.
made via the control elements are neither transmitted to the MIDI
5) Finally, press the key. In order to discard your OUT socket nor to the USB OUT. It is therefore possible in the
assignments, please select the key or press the LOCAL OFF mode, for example, to readjust the rotary controls
ASSIGN push-button again. The ASSIGN LED will go off in without transmitting data to the generally selected external
all 3 cases. devices.
(cid:14) All control elements of the UMX follow the GLOBAL 1) Press the ASSIGN push-button and hold it down.
CHANNEL in their channel settings (factory settings).
2) Press the key.
This means that a control element is always in the
GLOBAL CHANNEL until you assign it to another 3) Release the ASSIGN push-button again and complete the
channel. Please also consider this when you change desired settings on the control elements.
the GLOBAL CHANNEL, since various elements will
4) Then, press the key or the key. The LED
also change accordingly!
of the ASSIGN key goes off in both cases and you are in
normal play mode again.
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4.2.7 Assignment of control elements Please note two exceptions in conjunction with the push-
buttons and/or the sustain pedal.
We explained in chapter 4.2.2 how an individual channel can
be assigned to each control element. You will now find out how (cid:14)
If you assign CC 07 (Channel Volume) to the push-
to assign new controllers and a channel.
buttons, a channel volume of 0 is triggered each
a) The assignment for rotary controls R1 - R8, the time you press the push-button. This means the
MODULATION controller, the PITCH BEND wheel, as well channel is always mute. This feature is very useful
as the DATA fader for live operation.
1) Press the ASSIGN push-button and hold it down. (cid:14)
If you use controller CC 10 (panning) for the push-
2a) If you would like to assign one of the eight rotary controls, buttons or the sustain pedal, pressing the control
turn the respective controller. element transmits value 64. This results in hearing
the content of the channel in the center of the
2b) If you assign the MODULATION controller, please activate stereo panorama.
one of the keys located below the lettering
, , or (cid:14)
Der Befehl “All Notes Off” wird sofort gesendet,
. You can bypass step 5, if you decide on the
nach-dem Sie eine der beiden Tasten gedrückt
and/or the key. The MIDI controller
haben.
“MODULATION” (CC 1) and/or “CHANNEL VOLUME” (CC
7) is then directly assigned to the MODULATION controller
without having to enter a controller number first. 4.2.8 Program and bank change
2c) If you assign the PITCH BEND wheel, please activate one You have three different optionsachieving a program change
of the keys located below the lettering in external devices with the UMX. This is a very powerful function,
, or . You can which will enable you to use the full spectrum of all of your
bypass step 5, if you decide on the key. The sound producers.
original pitch bend function is then directly assigned to
Options a) and b) will allow you to select any programs by
the PITCH BEND wheel.
means of a defined selection procedure, which always has to
2d) If you complete an assignment for the DATA fader, please be completed. The process is generally accelerated in the third
activate one of the keys located below the lettering option c), so that you will be able to directly select programs by
, or . You can bypass pressing the push-button once.
step 5 if you decide on the key. The original volume
a) If you are sure that you want to select from 128
function is then directly assigned to the DATA fader.
different programs only, you will achieve the ASSIGN
3) Release the ASSIGN push-button again. mode program change by the following method. As soon
as the quantity of 128 is exceeded, however, you must
4) Press one of the 16 channel push-buttons apply the process described under paragraph b).
through to define the channel.
1) Press the ASSIGN push-button and hold it down.
5) Press the number keys on the keyboard in sequence until
you have completely entered the desired controller number. 2) Press one of the 16 white channel keys through
Only value entries between 0 and 127 are possible. Greater on the keyboard. You have now defined the
values are ignored by the device. channel by which the program change will be transmitted.
Example: 3) Release the ASSIGN push-button.
- Press and if you have decided on CC 14,
4) Press the key.
for example.
- Press , and if you would like to 5) Press the number keys in sequence until you have
select CC 107. completely entered the desired program number. Only value
entries between 0 and 127 are possible. Greater values
are ignored by the device.
6) Finally press the key. In order to discard your
assignments, please press the key or press the Example:
ASSIGN push-button again. The LED of the ASSIGN push- - Press and if you have decided on
button will go off in all 3 cases. program 15, for example.
- Press , and if you would like
b) Assigning push-buttons B1 - B8 and the optional sustain
to select program 127.
pedal connected to the socket .
1) Press the ASSIGN push-button and hold it down. 6) Press the key. In order to discard your assignments,
please press the key or press the ASSIGN push-
2) Press the related control element once (however, it is not
button again. The ASSIGN LED will go off in all 3 cases.
necessary to continue pressing it).
b) If you have more than 128 programs, you must apply
3) Release the ASSIGN push-button again.
the following process to achieve a program change. In
4) Press one of the 16 channel push-buttons this case, your programs will be organized in banks which
through to define the channel. are activated by a special MIDI command: the BANK
SELECT command. In the following section, this
5) Press the number keys on the keyboard in sequence until command is briefly described. A brief introduction for
you have completely entered the desired controller number. this is listed in the following:
Only value entries between 0 and 127 are possible. Greater
values are ignored by the device. The BANK SELECT command consists of two parts: An MSB
part and an LSB part.
6) Finally, press the key. In order to discard your
assignments, please press the key or press the The MSB part describes a value range of 128 different values
ASSIGN push-button again. The LED of the ASSIGN push- and is the more important part of the DATA BASE SELECT
button will go off in all 3 cases. command for many external devices.
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