User manual BEHRINGER BCN44

[. . . ] B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 Users manual Version 1. 0 March 2005 B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus. [. . . ] For battery operation you will need to insert three standard AA 1. 5-Volt mignon batteries into the battery compartment located on the bottom side of the unit (see ). When running on batteries, the BCN44 does not show the current preset. If you need to see the current preset number while running on batteries, briefly press the EDIT/EXIT button. When you are not using your BCN44 for a long time, you definitely need to remove the batteries!The battery compartment is located at the bottom. To run your B-CONTROL on batteries, you will need 3 AA 1. 5 Volt mignon batteries. The SERIAL NUMBER of your BCN44 is also located at the bottom. + + + + 8 2. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 2. 1 Additional functions 2. 1. 1 Snapshot Send A Snapshot Send sends all current Controller values, so that B-CONTROL settings are transmitted to the MIDI device connected to it. s While the EDIT/EXIT button is kept pressed, press the the current settings of the controller values. The B-CONTROL will now send 2. 1. 2 Single Preset Dump In addition to the SysEx Dump function, this button combination can also send all settings of the current presets: s While the EDIT/EXIT button is kept pressed, press PRESET . Snapshot Send and Single Preset Dump differ in the type of data being sent. With Snapshot Send, only the current control values are transmitted in order to synchronize them with the MIDI device connected. With Single Preset Dump, the entire contents of the current preset including the current control element assignment are being sent. This function lets you easily archive specific presets or swap them with other B-CONTROL users. + 2. 1. 3 Storing received Single Preset Dumps This function lets you store individual presets that were sent by an external MIDI device. s s s s Send a Single Preset Dump via MIDI IN to your B-CONTROL. Use PRESET to select a storage location. Press STORE again; the LED no longer blinks. 3. APPLICATION EXAMPLES Your BCN44 can be used in many different ways, the most common of which are shown and described in this chapter. 3. 1 Software-Controller When used as a software controller, the BCN44 can control any audio/MIDI software. These include, among others, virtual instruments and effects units, sequencer software etc. It connects to a PC via the MIDI connectors. Using an external USB MIDI interface, the MIDI signal can also be transmitted via USB. The graphic on the next page shows how different devices need to be wired. 3. CONTROL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS 9 B-CONTROL NANO BCN44 Fig. [. . . ] Products which do not meet the terms of this warranty will be repaired exclusively at the buyers expense. BEHRINGER will inform the buyer of any such circumstance. If the buyer fails to submit a written repair order within 6 weeks after notification, BEHRINGER will return the unit C. O. D. with a separate invoice for freight and packing. [. . . ]