Behringer B-Control Fader BCF2000-WH Benutzerhandbuch

B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000/B-CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000

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

Select a preset with the PRESET button

. The new

preset number is indicated in the display.

Alternatively, you may select a preset by pressing and

holding down the preset button while moving one of the

push encoders

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

is active.

4.2.2 Copy/store presets

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

starts to flash.

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.

By pressing STORE again, the STORE LED and the display

stop flashing.

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

button twice (step 2 can be cancelled).

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).
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Press the encoder group button of the group you want

to copy.

Press STORE; the STORE button LED flashes.

Now select the destination encoder group. The destination

encoder button LED flashes.

Press STORE again, the STORE button LED is no

longer lit.

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 (BCF2000 only), an encoder

BCR2000 only), a PUSH encoder, button, footswitch or

sustain pedal (BCF2000 only). The control element is shown

in the display (e.g. E 24 or Fd 8).

When using push encoders, select an encoder group

beforehand. In addition, you have to differentiate

between turn and push function.

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

to receive MIDI data.

Start transmitting MIDI data from your sequencer. As soon

as the data is received by the BCF2000/BCR2000, it is

shown in the display.

After correct data transmission, the display shows GOOD

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

To leave or cancel LEARN, press the EXIT button.

4.3.2 Programming in EDIT mode

Various types of MIDI commands (Pitchbend, After Touch, MMC

etc.) are assigned to the individual control elements in EDIT mode.
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To activate the EDIT mode, press and hold the EDIT button

and operate a control element. This can be a fader, sustain

pedal (BCF2000 only), an encoder (BCR2000 only), a push

encoder, a button or footswitch. The control element is

indicated in the display (e.g. E 24 or Fd 8).

When using push encoders, select an encoder group

beforehand. In addition, you have to differentiate

between turn and push function.

4. OPERATION