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A50-A1I30-08001

User Manual

U-CONTROL UMX250

The Ultimate Studio in a Box: 
25-Key USB/MIDI Controller 
Keyboard with USB/Audio 
Interface, 100 Software 
Instruments, 50 VST Effects, 
energyXT2.5 Compact Music 
Production Software and  
NI KorePlayer Software  
Sound Module

Thank you

Thank you for showing your confidence in BEHRINGER 

products by purchasing the UMX250. The UMX250 is an 

extremely flexible master keyboard with a controller unit that 

can be used for a 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 
UMX250 for conveniently operating sequencing software or 
computer plugins — the UMX250 offers you tremendous  
ease of use and allows you to realize your ideas intuitively.

Table of Contents

Thank you ..................................................................... 1
Important Safety Instructions ................................... 2
1.  Before you get started ........................................... 3
2.  Introduction to MIDI ............................................... 4
3.  Control elements and connections ...................... 6
4.  Operation ................................................................. 7
5.  Specifications ........................................................ 12
6.  Appendix  ............................................................... 13
Warranty ..................................................................... 15
Legal Disclaimer ........................................................ 16

Summary of Contents for U-Control UMX250

Page 1: ...Thank you Thank you for showing your confidence in BEHRINGER products by purchasing the UMX250 The UMX250 is an extremely flexible master keyboard with a controller unit that can be used for a 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 UMX250 for conveniently operating sequencing sof...

Page 2: ...tructions 2 Heed all warnings 3 Follow all instructions 4 Do not use this device near water 5 Clean only with a dry cloth 6 Be sure to mount your speakers on a solid stable and level base or 7 stand Vibrating floors do not provide reliable support for speaker enclosures or stacks Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat 8 registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers ...

Page 3: ...compartment while pulling the cover of the compartment upwards Please note the following points when inserting the batteries The symbol of the batteries must coincide with the symbol of the compartment Incorrect polarity will damage the electronics Do not mix old and new batteries When you change the batteries always change all 3 batteries at the same time Do not use damaged batteries The UMX250 c...

Page 4: ...ting the MIDI format Both hardware and software MIDI devices are controlled in exactly the same way The only difference is in the wiring Here are a couple of suggestions on how you can use your UMX250 Editing sound parameters of virtual synthesizers sound samplers GM GS XG sound generators Controlling parameters on effects equipment software plug ins such as effects processors reverbs compressors ...

Page 5: ...ble principles You use the preset controller configuration set in the factory see Fig 3 1 10 In this case you only need to make the assignments on the receiving device You use your own controller configuration set up in ASSIGN mode How to assign controllers to the UMX250 is described in Chapter 4 OPERATION USB mode and stand alone 2 2 operation The UMX250 can be operated as a USB interface or stan...

Page 6: ... lights up The UMX250 signals that it has entered ASSIGN mode Select the control element to which you would like to 2 assign a new MIDI function by operating it Release the ASSIGN button 3 Depending on the choice you made you may have to 4 define an additional value range see below for more details Press the ENTER button on the keyboard to confirm your 5 assignments To discard your assignments eit...

Page 7: ...ection Operation 4 In the following we will explain the operation of the UMX250 in detail Please note the differentiation between buttons see control elements 9 and keys control element 1 Please do not confuse these PLAY mode 4 1 After power up the UMX250 is in PLAY mode You can start playing modify filter sweeps with the rotary controls determine program changes intuitively realize panorama chang...

Page 8: ...it is a controller or a fader move it briefly If it is a button press it once Now theUMX250 knows which control element shall be assigned to a SINGLE CHANNEL Release the ASSIGN button 3 Press the SINGLE key 4 Now define the SINGLE CHANNEL by entering a number 5 between 1 and 16 using the number keys If you enter a number greater than 16 your entry will be rejected Example If you want to enter chan...

Page 9: ...ntroller number of your choice Only values between 0 and 127 can be entered Higher values are ignored by the device Examples To enter CC 14 press keys 1 and 4 If you want to select CC 107 press 1 0 and 7 Press ENTER to confirm To discard your assignments 5 either press the CANCEL button or the ASSIGN button again In either case the ASSIGN LED goes out Please note two special cases with regard to a...

Page 10: ...nd 6 you have defined the bank from which the desired program will be selected Now define the program itself Press the PROGRAM key followed by the number keys on 7 the keyboard to enter the program number of your choice Only values between 0 and 127 can be entered Higher values are ignored by the device That s all Confirm your selection with ENTER To discard your assign 8 ments either press the CA...

Page 11: ... the OCTAVE SHIFT buttons you don t have to bother any more with searching sounds in your various sound modules Press the ASSIGN button and keep it pressed 1 Press the PROG key 2 Release the ASSIGN button 3 Confirm your selection with ENTER To discard your 4 assignments either press the CANCEL key or the ASSIGN button again Pressing the right hand OCTAVE SHIFT button switches the presets up by one...

Page 12: ...gain Specifications 5 USBCONNECTIONS Type TypeB USB1 1 MIDICONNECTIONS Type 5 pinDINplugOUT CONTROLELEMENTS Controller 1controlwheelwithcenterreset 1controlwheelwithoutcenterreset 8rotaryknobs 1fader Buttons 12buttons Keyboard 25keys velocity sensitive SWITCHPLUG Footpedal monojackwithautomatic polarityrecognition POWERSUPPLY USB Battery 3x1 5VoltMignon Type AA Powerconnector 2mmDCjack negativecen...

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Page 14: ...is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the e...

Page 15: ...shipfora periodofninety 90 daysfromdateofpurchase Thislimitedwarrantydoesnotcovertheproductifithasbeenelectronicallyor 2 mechanicallymodifiedinanyway Iftheproductneedstobemodifiedoradaptedin ordertocomplywithapplicabletechnicalorsafetystandardsonanationalorlocal level inanycountrywhichisnotthecountryforwhichtheproductwasoriginally developedandmanufactured thismodification adaptationshallnotbeconsider...

Page 16: ...linformationregardingBEHRINGER s limitedwarranty pleaseseecompletedetailsonlineatwww behringer com BEHRINGERMacaoCommercialOffshoreLimitedofRuedePequimNo 202 A MacauFinanceCentre9 J Macau includingallBEHRINGERgroupcompanies Technical specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice The information contained herein is correct at the time of printing BEHRINGER accepts no liability ...

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