Behringer U-CONTROL UMA S UMA25S User Manual

Behringer U-CONTROL UMA S UMA25S User Manual

Ultra-slim 25-key usb/midi controller keyboard with audio interface
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U-CONTROL UMA S
Ultra-Slim 25-Key USB/MIDI Controller Keyboard
with Audio Interface

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  • Page 1 User Manual U-CONTROL UMA S Ultra-Slim 25-Key USB/MIDI Controller Keyboard with Audio Interface...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    U-CONTROL UMA25S User Manual Table of Contents Thank you ............... 2 Important Safety Instructions ........3 Legal Disclaimer ............. 3 Limited warranty ............3 1. Introduction ............... 4 1.1 Before you get started ............4 1.2 System requirements ............5 1.3 Hardware configuration ...........
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    3. Heed all warnings. ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND 4. Follow all instructions. ACCURACY IS NOT GUARANTEED. BEHRINGER, 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. KLARK TEKNIK, MIDAS, BUGERA, AND TURBOSOUND ARE PART OF THE MUSIC GROUP (MUSIC-GROUP.COM).
  • Page 4: Introduction

    U-CONTROL UMA25S User Manual 1. Introduction Thank you for showing your confidence in us by purchasing the UMA25S. The UMA25S is an extremely flexible master keyboard with a control section that can be used for a wide array of applications. Whether you need independent control of computer rack synthesizers, General MIDI sound modules and effects USB* devices, or want to use the UMA25S for conveniently operating sequencing...
  • Page 5: System Requirements

    MONITOR SPEAKERS warranty carefully. Should your BEHRINGER product malfunction, it is our intention to have it repaired as quickly as possible. To arrange for warranty service, please contact the BEHRINGER retailer from whom the equipment was purchased. Should your BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries.
  • Page 6 U-CONTROL UMA25S User Manual 1.3.1 Stand-alone mode 1.3.2 USB mode (Default) In case the USB connection is not available or detected, the UMA25S This is the default setting when the device is turned on. If the UMA25S is automatically switches to the stand-alone mode. In this mode, you can use the connected to a computer via USB, the keyboard automatically switches to this UMA25S to control external units via the MIDI output.
  • Page 7: Software Installation

    MIDI 2.1.1 Windows XP MIDI driver Optionally, you can install the BEHRINGER MIDI driver found on the supplied CD. The advantage of this driver is its multi-client support, which lets you simultaneously use several MIDI programs together with the UMA25S.
  • Page 8: Controls And Connections

    U-CONTROL UMA25S User Manual 3. Controls and Connections (10) (11) (12) (13) Fig. 3.1: Top view of the UMA25S (12) The push buttons E1 – E8 can have any MIDI functions assigned to them. (1) The keyboard of the UMA25S has 25 velocity-sensitive, full-size keys with half action.
  • Page 9: Uma25S As Audio Interface

    U-CONTROL UMA25S User Manual 4. UMA25S as Audio Interface (20) The LINE OUT connector lets you connect RCA audio cables. (21) The LINE IN connector lets you connect RCA audio cables. MONITOR SPEAKERS (22) (23) (24) (25) (26) (27) Fig. 3.3: Rear panel connectors (22) MIDI OUT allows the UMA25S to connect to a computer.
  • Page 10: Uma25S As Usb/Midi Controller

    U-CONTROL UMA25S User Manual 5. UMA25S as USB/MIDI Controller 5.1.2 Storing presets At the highest control level of the U-CONTROL, you play and control the MIDI 1. Press the EDIT/EXIT push button (6) for a second. data (Play Mode). The UMA25S has an array of control elements with which you 2.
  • Page 11: Changing The Velocity Curve

    U-CONTROL UMA25S User Manual What can I control with the UMA25S? 5.2.1 Changing the velocity curve Basically, you can control any device that is MIDI compatible. Both hardware and You can adjust the UMA25S’ sensitivity which has an effect on the velocity with software MIDI devices are controlled in exactly the same way.
  • Page 12: Assignment Of Control Elements Using The Learn Function

    U-CONTROL UMA25S User Manual Transpose function: 5.2.4 The panic function Use the OCTAVE </> push buttons to transpose upward or downward in The Panic function is provided to silence stuck MIDI notes. A MIDI note can get semitone steps. stuck when the connection between the sending and the receiving device is interrupted for some reason or other and the required Note Off message cannot •...
  • Page 13: Assignment Of Control Messages In Edit Mode

    U-CONTROL UMA25S User Manual MIDI Data Type: The E9 rotary knob lets you select the message type that is to be assigned to a Example of the Learn function: control element. Refer to Chapter 5.5 for information on MIDI messages. In order to control the main volume level of a virtual instrument with MIDI Send Channel: the E19 slider, follow the steps below:...
  • Page 14: Midi Messages

    U-CONTROL UMA25S User Manual 5.5 MIDI messages Examples of Program Changes: 5.5.1 Program change and midi bank select Example 1: Program Change messages are used to activate the memory banks of the connected devices. 128 program numbers are available to activate presets. You want the push buttons E1 –...
  • Page 15: Control Changes

    U-CONTROL UMA25S User Manual 5.5.2 Control changes 5.5.3 NRPN The Control Change messages (CC) belong to the most “powerful” MIDI messages. Apart from the CC messages, there are other controllers that don’t have a They allow you to control plenty of parameters and functions. You can assign CC standardized assignment and can be assigned variably from unit to unit.
  • Page 16: Pitch Bend

    U-CONTROL UMA25S User Manual 5.5.5 Pitch bend 5.5.9 Using keys as control elements The Pitch Bend wheel E17 on the UMA25S is used to change the pitch of a note. Not only the switch elements but also the keys on the keyboard can trigger It has its own type of message in the MIDI specification.
  • Page 17: More Functions In Edit Mode

    U-CONTROL UMA25S User Manual 5.6 More functions in edit mode Swap function: All of the functions mentioned in this chapter are available in Edit Mode. The Swap function allows you to switch the MIDI channel assignment of an Press the EDIT/EXIT push button to switch to Edit Mode. array grouped in eight: swap the assignment of channels 9–16 when channels 1–8 were selected beforehand.
  • Page 18: Settings In Global Mode

    U-CONTROL UMA25S User Manual Assigning the superior GLOBAL SEND CHANNEL: 5.6.6 Action send function 1. Press the EDIT/EXIT push button for a short time. The device switches to The Action Send function lets you trigger the transmission of a specific control Edit Mode.
  • Page 19: Specifications

    U-CONTROL UMA25S User Manual 6. Specifications SysEx Dump ALL: By turning the E11 rotary knob, the entire memory contents of the 16 presets Audio Inputs is sent as SysEx dump via MIDI. During the dump, the display flashes “Run”. You can cancel the process by turning the E11 rotary knob until “End” appears on MIC IN the display.
  • Page 20: Appendix

    Weight approx. 3.1 lbs / 1.4 kg BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards. As a result of these efforts, C#3/Db3 modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated.
  • Page 21 U-CONTROL UMA25S User Manual E1~E8 Buttons MIDI MIDI Controller Controller Display Element Name Parameter Value 1 Value 2 data type Send ch. Mode Option Indication E1 (Loop) CC 21 (undefined) CC 21 Toggle On E2 (Loc 0) CC 22 (undefined) CC 22 Toggle On E3 (Rew)
  • Page 22 U-CONTROL UMA25S User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION U-CONTROL UMA25S MUSIC Group Services US Inc. Responsible Party Name: 18912 North Creek Parkway, Address: Suite 200 Bothell, WA 98011, Phone: +1 425 672 0816 Phone/Fax No.: Fax: +1 425 673 7647 U-CONTROL UMA25S 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...
  • Page 23 We Hear You...

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