Quick Start - Behringer MOTOR 61 User Manual

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MOTÖR 61 / MOTÖR 49 User Manual

3. Quick Start

This 'Quick Start Guide' will help you set up the MOTÖR keyboard controller and
briefly introduce its capabilities. The MOTÖR keyboard controller allows you to
control your virtual instruments and Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) with the
accurate touch and feel of a high quality keyboard, 8 rotary encoders, 9 touch-
sensitive motorized 60 mm faders, and 8 backlit drum pads with velocity and
pressure sensitivity. Generally the MOTÖR keyboard will operate in standard MIDI
mode with free assignments by the user and preset handling; alternatively, the
MOTÖR keyboard can operate in MC mode.
3.1 Software Setup
The MOTÖR controller is a USB Class Compliant MIDI device, and so no driver
installation is required.
3.2 Hardware Setup
Make all the connections in your system. Apply power to the MOTÖR keyboard
controller using the supplied power adapter only. Alternatively, it can be powered
using the USB connection to a live computer, instead of using the power adapter.
(In this operation, the fader motors are disabled, and the display and button LEDs
are dimmed.) Turn on the power switch.
3.3 Setting Up
In your DAW, find and select the MOTÖR keyboard controller as the MIDI device.
Follow the instructions in your DAW to map the features of the MOTÖR keyboard
controller to operate the various functions and controls of your DAW. For example,
the MOTÖR faders can be mapped to the DAW track volume controls, the encoders
can be mapped to the DAW pan controls, the master fader mapped to the DAW
master volume, the various transport controls mapped to the DAW transport
controls. For an example within a typical mapping procedure, select a DAW
parameter (such as track 1 volume) then the DAW will wait for you to move
the appropriate MOTÖR control (fader 1). Then repeat until all functions are
correctly mapped.
Operate the MOTÖR controls and check that the DAW controls move accordingly.
Repeat any mappings that are not working correctly.
Note that for assignments such as the faders, pads, or encoders of Bank 9-16
(for example), make sure that the Bank 9-16 is selected during mapping to the
DAW, and similarly for other banks. For alternative assignments for Fader Touch,
make sure the Fader Shift, or Fader Focus button is held down while mapping the
Fader Touch to your DAW.
Save this in your DAW, so the MOTÖR keyboard controller mapping can be easily
recalled. Make various copies so you can recall different configurations.
The GLOBAL and EDIT menus allow you to customize the MOTÖR keyboard
controller to your liking. The GLOBAL/MIDI/CHANGE CONTROL allows you to
customize any of the MOTÖR controls to suit your DAW and your preferences.
Your changes can then be saved as a PRESET for easy recall, using the EDIT/
PRESETS menu. Up to 64 presets can be saved, and a list of your presets is shown
in the EDIT/PRESETS/PRESET OVERVIEW menu.
3.4 Firmware Update
Check that the latest firmware in your unit is up to date (see the Global/Device/
Firmware menu of the display). If not, then updating the firmware will give you
the latest enhancements. Visit our website behringer.com, and download the
latest firmware from the MOTÖR product page.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Updating the firmware will also delete any
user presets you have made!
Press and hold both OCTAVE buttons at the same time, while powering on
the keyboard. A firmware update screen will appear and you can release both
buttons. Run the firmware application on your computer, and the computer
screen will explain the firmware update procedure.