User Manual

U-CONTROL UMA
Ultra-Slim 25-Key USB MIDI Controller Keyboard with internal Audio Interface, more than 100 Software Plug-Ins and energyXT2 Compact BEHRINGER Edition
U-CONTROL UMA25S User Manual

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions.. 3 Legal Disclaimer.. 3 Limited Warranty.. 3 1. Introduction... 5 1.1 Before you get started.. 5 1.2 System requirements.. 6 1.3 Hardware configuration.. 6 2. Software Installation.. 8 2.1 Driver installation... 8 2.2 Music software... 8 3. Controls and Connections... 9 4. UMA25S as Audio Interface.. 10 5. UMA25S as USB/MIDI Controller.. 11 5.1 Presets... 11 5.2 Real-time control using the controlelements. 11 5.3 Assignment of control elements using the learn function... 13 5.4 Assignment of control messages in editmode. 14 5.5 MIDI messages.. 15. 5.6 More functions in edit mode.. 18. 5.7 Settings in global mode.. 19 6. Specifications.. 20 7. Appendix.. 21
Important Safety Instructions
Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality commercially-available speaker cables with 1/4" TS plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual. 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. Caution To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. Caution These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. 16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

Limited Warranty

1 Warranty
(1) This limited warranty is valid only if you purchased the product from a BEHRINGER authorized dealer in the country of purchase. A list of authorized dealers can be found on BEHRINGERs website behringer.com under Where to Buy, or you can contact the BEHRINGER office closest to you. (2) MUSIC Group* warrants the mechanical and electronic components of this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship if used under normal operating conditions for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase (see the Limited Warranty terms in 4 below), unless a longer minimum warranty period is mandated by applicable local laws. If the product shows any defects within the specified warranty period and that defect is not excluded under 4, MUSIC Group shall, at its discretion, either replace or repair the product using suitable new or reconditioned product or parts. In case MUSIC Group decides to replace the entire product, this limited warranty shall apply to the replacement product for the remaining initial warranty period, i.e., one (1) year (or otherwise applicable minimum warranty period) from the date of purchase of the original product. (3) Upon validation of the warranty claim, the repaired or replacement product will be returned to the user freight prepaid by MUSIC Group. (4) Warranty claims other than those indicated above are expressly excluded. PLEASE RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT. IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE COVERING YOUR LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

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Warranty service conditions are subject to change without notice. For the latest warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Groups limited warranty, please see complete details online at behringer.com.
* MUSIC Group Macao Commercial Oshore Limited of Rue de Pequim No. 202-A, Macau Finance Centre 9/J, Macau, including all MUSIC Group companies
5 Warranty transferability This limited warranty is extended exclusively to the original buyer (customer of authorized retail dealer) and is not transferable to anyone who may subsequently purchase this product. No other person (retail dealer, etc.) shall be entitled to give any warranty promise on behalf of MUSIC Group. 6 Claim for damage
Subject only to the operation of mandatory applicable local laws, MUSIC Group shall have no liability to the buyer under this warranty for any consequential or indirect loss or damage of any kind. In no event shall the liability of MUSIC Group under this limited warranty exceed the invoiced value of the product.
7 Limitation of liability This limited warranty is the complete and exclusive warranty between you and MUSIC Group. It supersedes all other written or oral communications related to this product. MUSIC Group provides no other warranties for this product. 8 Other warranty rights and national law (1) This limited warranty does not exclude or limit the buyers statutory rights as a consumer in any way. (2) The limited warranty regulations mentioned herein are applicable unless they constitute an infringement of applicable mandatory local laws. (3) This warranty does not detract from the sellers obligations in regard to any lack of conformity of the product and any hidden defect.

1. Introduction

Thank you for showing your confidence in us by purchasing the UMA25S. TheUMA25S 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 devices, or want to use the UMA25S for conveniently operating sequencing software or computer plug-insthe UMA25S offers you tremendous ease of use and allows you to realize your ideas intuitively.
The following user manual is intended to familiarize you with the

PC/MAC

units control elements, so that you can master all the functions. Afterhaving thoroughly read the user manual, store it at a safe place for futurereference.
1.1 Before you get started
1.1.1 Shipment The UMA25S was carefully packed at the factory to ensure safe transport. Nevertheless, if the box is damaged, inspect the unit immediately for signs ofdamage.

Some headsets may cause interferences (humming). Should this be
the case, make sure the UMA25S is sufficiently grounded, forexample, byconnecting a grounded mixer to the LINE OUT connectors. Ifnecessary, reduce the microphones's input volume level with the LEVEL control (19).

MIDI Sound Module

broadcasting stations and high-frequency sources. Increase the distance between the transmitter and the device and use shielded cables for all connections. 1.1.3 Online registration Please register your new BEHRINGER equipment right after your purchase by visiting http://behringer.com and read the terms and conditions of our warrantycarefully. 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. Shouldyour BEHRINGER dealer not be located in your vicinity, you may directly contact one of our subsidiaries. Corresponding contact information is included in the original equipment packaging (Global Contact Information/European Contact Information). Should your country not be listed, please contact the distributor nearest you. A list of distributors can be found in the support area of our website (http://behringer.com). Registering your purchase and equipment with us helps us process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. Thank you for your cooperation! 1.1.4 Product contents
1 UMA25S keyboard with 2 strap buttons 1 shoulder strap 1 BEHRINGER HS1000 stereo headset with separate 1/" connectors for
* included Fig. 1.3: Hookup example

MONITOR SPEAKERS

HS1000* USB* MIDI

Expression

Sustain
Operating modes There are different ways of using the UMA25S as a controller: a) Connect the MIDI output of the UMA25S to external MIDI equipment (rack synthesizers, samplersand similar); b) Connect the UMA25S to your computer via USB to control your music software. The first option does not include the functionality of the UMA25S audio interface. The MIDI routing changes depending on the operating mode you are working in.

headphone and microphone

1 printed manual 1 printed quick-start guide Podcasting with the UMA25S 2 CDs: CD 1: contains energyXT2 Compact for Mac computers and PCs
CD 2: BEHRINGER ULTIMATE SOFTWARE PACKAGE
1 USB cable 1 soft gig bag with shoulder strap

1.2 System requirements

A current Windows PC or Mac computer with one USB port is required for USB operation. Both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 are supported.
The UMA25S supports the USB MIDI compatibility of Windows XP/Vista
and Mac OS X operating systems.
The UMA25S can also be operated as a stand-alone MIDI controller
with no PC connected. Software control via MIDI is also possible, providedyour computer has a MIDI interface.
1.3.1 Stand-alone mode In case the USB connection is not available or detected, the UMA25S automatically switches to the stand-alone mode. In this mode, you can use the UMA25S to control external units via the MIDI output.

In this mode, the keyboard messages are transmitted via USB to the computer and simultaneously to MIDI OUT. The messages from the computer are only picked up by the UMA25S and not passed on to MIDI OUT. This mode is ideal for recording your keyboard performance to your computer even when your sequencer or virtual instrument produces high latencies. To avoid this problem, use a rack synthesizer while recording but the virtual instrument during playback. The MIDI messages are sent to the computer and, at the same time, to the MIDI output. Selecting the USB mode: 1. Press the EDIT/EXIT push button. 2. Press the key on the keyboard labeled MIDI OUT or MIDI THRU. 3. Press ENTER to confirm or EDIT/EXIT to cancel. The selected USB mode is now active and the keyboard automatically switches back to Play Mode.
3. Controls and Connections
(9) (10) (11) (7) (8) (12) (13)

(6) (5) (3) (4) (2)

Fig. 3.1: Top view of the UMA25S
(1) The keyboard of the UMA25S has 25 velocity-sensitive, full-size keys with half action. (2) The OCT </> push buttons allow you to shift the keyboard range up to 4octaves up or down. These push buttons are also used for transposition (see Chapter 5.2.2). (3) Press the MMC push button to use the default MMC (MIDI Machine Control) functions of the control elements E1 to E8. The MMC functions are printed on these control elements. (4) Press the MUTE push button to suppress sending MIDI messages. This allows you to move control elements without changing the parametervalues. (5) Press the PRESET push button to load a preset. (6) Press the EDIT/EXIT push button once to switch to Edit Mode. By pressing the button a second time, you exit Edit Mode without having accepted anychanges. (7) The /+ push buttons let you select a preset. Press both buttons at the same time to silence stuck MIDI notes (PANIC). (8) The 3-digit LED display briefly indicates the current firmware version when the keyboard is switched on, after which the selected preset number is displayed. In Play Mode, the display shows the value changes in real time when operating the control elements. In Edit Mode, the display shows the MIDI commands, program and channel numbers as well as parameter values. (9) The PITCH BEND wheel (E17) lets you change the pitch in real time. This way a tone can be bent several semitones up or down while playing. The desired pitch interval is adjusted on the controlled device. The PITCH BEND wheel returns to the center position as soon as you let go of it. (10) The MOD WHEEL (E18) works like a typical modulation wheel (MIDI CC 1). When you let go of the modulation wheel, it keeps the set value. (11) The VOLUME slider (E19) controls the volume (MIDI Controller 07).

Please close all software applications before turning off the UMA25S or

HS1000*

UMA25S
* included Fig. 4.1: Using the audio connectors
The UMA25S provides a professional recording interface between mixer and computer when used alongside a suitable mixer. This type of setup allows you to record several signals onto the computer and to play several recorded takes or playbacks simultaneously. Additionally, it lets you listen to the entire recording on loudspeakers (or headphones). Figure 4.1 shows a possible setup with theUMA25S. Connect the subgroup outputs with the inputs of the UMA25S. It is possible to connect either the TAPE INPUT connectors or your monitor speakers to the outputs of the interface. For monitoring purposes, plug the stereo headphones into the PHONES output on the UMA25S or into the headphone output on the mixer. Use the supplied USB cable to connect your computer by way of the USBport. By routing the channels you want to record to the subgroups, it is now possible to use the mixers channels to record one instrument after the other onto your computer. If you connect the outputs of the UMA25S to the free channel inputs (not via TAPE INPUT), make sure that the signal is not switched to the subgroup but to the main output of your mixer to avoid feedback. Be also sure to select the correct monitoring paths in the Control Room section on the mixing console. If you feed the UMA25S back through a channel input (not TAPE INPUT), you can set up an additional monitor mix for performing musicians by using the Aux Send (for example, Aux 1) of the specific channel. In case the musicians want to hear themselves as well as the playback or previous recording takes, use the Aux Sends in the recording channels to mix the recording signals with the monitor mix.
disconnecting the USB cable while the computer is on.
5. UMA25S as USB/MIDI Controller
At the highest control level of the U-CONTROL, you play and control the MIDI data (Play Mode). The UMA25S has an array of control elements with which you can control your MIDI equipment via the MIDI output (22) or with which you are able to control your computer applications via USB (using the MIDI standard). Most Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) are capable of receiving control data according to MIDI specifications. The controls comprise keyboard, Pitch Bend and Modulation wheel, Volume control slider, 8 rotary knobs, 8 push buttons as well as Sustain and Expressionpedals. Display: The current firmware version appears on the screen as soon as the keyboard is switched on, after which the current preset number is shown. When moving a control element, the value changes are displayed. Control elements: It is possible to use more than one button, knob, slider, etc., at the same time and that their data are simultaneously sent via MIDI. In principle, there are two options for assigning control elements:

You are using one of the presets with the default controller configuration
5.1.2 Storing presets 1. Press the EDIT/EXIT push button (6) for a second. 2. Press the key with the STORE function. Str appears on the display, representing the Store function. 3. Press one of the 8 push buttons E1E8 or turn one of the rotary knobs E9E16 to select the memory location in which you want to store yourpreset. 4. Press the ENTER key to confirm.
You can also select the memory locations 1 to 8 using your keyboard
(keys labeled with the numbers 18). The memory locations 9 to 16 can only be selected using the rotary knobs. The EDIT LED goes out.
If you want to overwrite the current preset, press the STORE key and then the

ENTER key (skip step 3).

You can cancel the storing process by pressing the EXIT push button.
(see Table 7.3). In this case, you need to specify the assignments on the receiving device.
We intentionally did not include an auto-store function. This way you can assign a different MIDI message to a control element without changing the current preset. If you want to restore a preset, simply load another preset and then return to the old preset. All data have now been restored, including the default function of the control element that had been changed for the time being. 5.1.3 Restoring default presets 1. Press the EDIT/EXIT (6) and MUTE (4) push buttons together. The display shows GLb (for Global Mode). 2. Turn the E14 rotary knob. The display shows FAC (for Factory Reset). 3. Press the ENTER key to confirm.
Caution! With Factory Reset, all configured data and user presets
You are you using your own controller configuration that you created in Edit
Mode. Find out how to make assignments on the UMA25S in Chapter 5.4.
The following gives you a detailed description on how to use the UMA25S. Pleasenote the difference that is made between push buttons (see control elements (2) (7) and (12) ) and keys on the keyboard (control element (1) )! Please do not confuse these two control elements!

5.1 Presets

The UMA25S has 16 memory locations to store your own presets. You can find the settings of the default presets (Table 7.4) in the appendix. The most recently used preset is loaded when the device is switched on. 5.1.1 Loading presets There are several ways to load a preset: Selecting presets directly:
Press the PRESET push button for a second and select the preset you want

are irreversibly deleted! To avoid an accidental deletion, save your presets by sending a SysEx dump to your computer beforehand (see Chapter 5.7).
You can cancel the process by pressing the EXIT push button.
5.2 Real-time control using the controlelements
The UMA25S possibilities of application are extremely versatile. The following gives a couple of general instructions and examples to help you get started as quick as possible. What exactly does the UMA25S do? Simply put, its a remote control for all kinds of MIDI equipment. An entire array of control messages can be generated by the keyboard, slider, rotary knobs and push buttons as well as the foot pedals. These control elements allow you to control various functions of external devices (hardware and software) inreal time. Thats particularly the case with software mixers, sound generators and effects. The software applications are often copies of real geartheir functionality simulated and displayed on the computer.
to use with the push buttons E1 E8. The new preset number is shown on thedisplay.
Press and hold down the Preset push button while pressing the key (18)
with the number of the preset you want to use. The new preset number is shown on the display.
Selecting presets by manually stepping up or down:
Select a preset with the +/ push buttons ((7) ) found below the display.
Thenew preset number is shown on the display. Make sure that none of the push buttons (3) to (6) (MMC, MUTE, Preset, EDIT) are pressed.
Press and hold down the Preset push button while turning one of the rotary
knobs E9E16. The preset number is shown on the display. As soon as you press the Preset push button a second time (LED goes out), the new preset isactivated.
What can I control with the UMA25S? Basically, you can control any device that is MIDI compatible. Both hardware and software MIDI devices are controlled in exactly the same way. The only difference between them is the wiring. Below are a couple of suggestions on how you can use your UMA25S:
Playing external sound generators (for example, MIDI sound modules,
5.2.1 Changing the velocity curve You can adjust the UMA25S sensitivity which has an effect on the velocity with which the keys are pressed and therefore also on the volume level. 1. Press the EDIT/EXIT push button. 2. Turn the E9 rotary knob completely to the right. crV (which stands for Velocity Curve) appears on the display. 3. Select the desired velocity curve with the E11 rotary knob. You can select one of the following options: FIXED: The velocity curve is switched off (as is the case with an organ). Thekeyboard always sends the same velocity value. This value can be adjusted with the E12 rotary knob. SOFT: The keyboard responds to the finest nuances. Applying different pressures to the keys can make a big difference in volume. MEDIUM: The velocity curve is linear. HARD: The velocity curve is non-sensitive. You have to hit the keys very hard in order to play loud. 4a. Press the ENTER key to confirm. 4b. Alternatively, press the EXIT push button to cancel any changes made. These settings need not be saved. 5.2.2 The octave and transpose functions The OCT </> push buttons can be used to shift the pitch in octave intervals. This is useful because the UMA25S consists only of 25 keys, whereas the MIDI specification includes 128 notes. In case you want to play a bass line, it can be useful to move the keyboard range downward. Alternatively, the OCT </> push buttons can be used to tranpose notes in semitones so that you can play a piece in a key that works for you. In order to do so, you need to adjust the settings in Edit Mode.

Press both push buttons (7) (+/) at the same time to trigger a Panic
(1semitone) and flashing (2 and more semitones) of the respective push buttons LED.
When the power is turned on, the default key is restored.
command. Pnc appears on the display for a short time.
Selecting the Transpose function: When the Octave function is active, you activate the Transpose function asfollows:
Press the EDIT/EXIT push button. The device switches to Edit Mode. The EDIT

5.2.5 The mute function

Press the MUTE push button (4). Its LED lights up.

LED lights up.

Press the TRANSP +/ key to select the Transpose function. Press the ENTER key to confirm. The device switches back to Play Mode
The Mute function lets you suppress sending MID messages. This way you can change the positions of control elements without affecting the current settings of the receiving device. However, value changes are shown on the display provided it is active for the control element being moved.
Press the MUTE push button again. Its LED goes out. The Mute function does not affect the push buttons E1E8 and the
Octave settings, which have possibly been made, are maintained when

Sustain pedal.

switching over to the Transpose function. 5.2.3 The MMC function The control elements E1 to E8 have been preconfigured to control MIDI Machine Control (MMC) messages, and they are activated by pressing the MMC push button (3).
Press the MMC push button to activate the MMC function. The push button
5.3 Assignment of control elements using the learn function
The easiest way to assign MIDI functions to individual control elements is to use the Learn function over remote assignment. For example, MIDI data sent from a MIDI sequencer to your U-CONTROL are assigned to a control element in advance. Not only CC, NRPN and Note messages can be received with the Learn function, but almost any type of MIDI data including short SysEx strings. 1. Press and hold down the EDIT/EXIT push button. 2. Operate the control element that is supposed to learn the MIDI function. 3. Release the EDIT/EXIT push button. 4. Press the LEARN key. Lrn appears on the display while the MIDI device waits for an external MIDI message. 5. Transmit the MIDI message to the UMA25S from the device you want tocontrol. 6. If valid MIDI data are received, the display shows Gd! (good). If invalid, incorrect or too long, Err (error) appears on the display. 7a. Press the ENTER key to confirm. 7b. Alternatively, press the EDIT/EXIT push button to cancel the changes made. The device switches to Play Mode (EDIT LED goes out).
All settings made with this function are stored temporarily! If you

5.4 Assignment of control messages in editmode
It is possible to specify settings that are different from the presets. To do so, you need to determine which control elements on the UMA25S generate which MIDImessages. You need to specify how the incoming controllers are to be interpreted on the slave unit. At this point, we suggest you refer to the user manual of the slave unit. General assignment of control messages in Edit Mode: 1. Press and hold down the EDIT/EXIT push button. The device switches to EditMode and Edt appears on the display. 2. Use the control element you want to edit. The name of the control shows up on the display (for example, E10). 3. Release the EDIT/EXIT push button. Its LED lights up. 4. Use the rotary knobs E9 E16 to assign the MIDI messages to the selected control element. The applicable MIDI messages and their descriptions are found in the tables of Chapter 5.5.
In case you want to check the current parameter settings, press the
push button (E1E8) found under the rotary knob whose function you want to examine. As soon as the push button is pressed, the settings appear on the display for a short time. Alternatively, use the Show Element function (see Chapter 5.6.1). 5a. Press the ENTER key to confirm. The EDIT LED goes out. 5b.Alternatively, press the EDIT/EXIT push button to cancel the changes and exit Edit Mode. The EDIT LED goes out.
want to store the settings permanently, save them in a preset (see Chapter 5.1.2). The various MIDI functions are described in detail in Chapter 5.5. Comments on Step 4: In Edit Mode, all settings are made by turning the knobs E9 E16. The available setting options depend on the data types being used.
E9 E10 E11 E12 E13 E14 E15 E16 Display Value MIDI MIDI Controller Controller Parameter Value 1 Value 2 Data Type Send Channel Mode Option Table 5.1: General assingment of rotary knobs in Edit Mode

5.5 MIDI messages

5.5.1 Program change and midi bank select Program Change messages are used to activate the memory banks of the connected devices. 128 program numbers are available to activate presets. Fordevices with more than 128 presets, there is the Bank Select function which allows you to select a memory bank before sending a Program Change. The Bank Select message consists of two parts: an MSB (Most Significant Bit) part and an LSB (Least Significant Bit) part. The MSB part defines a range of 128 values and is the more important part of the Bank Select message for many MIDI devices. The LSB part defines each one of the 128 MSBs in 128 additional steps. The numbering for both parts ranges from 0 to 127. In total, the Bank Select message offers an enormous range of 128 x 128 = 16,384 different values available for bank numbers. In theory, this means that you could use external devices with as many different banks. Considering the fact that each single bank includes another 128 single programs, you get unbelievable 2,097,152 different possibilities to organize your programs. Use the E11 and E12 rotary knobs to select the banks. If a MIDI device contains more than 128 presets/programs, a Bank Select message has to be sent beforehand. Even though this is a controller command, it has to be sent before the Program Change (and is therefore adjustable) since it is linked to the preset change. If the Bank Select message is not needed, simply select Off. If you choose a control which is a rotary knob, you can use the knob to select a program number directly. It is also possible to assign a permanent program number (selectable with E13), which is sent when using the control. For push buttons/switch elements, you can use the push button to select a permanently assigned program number (usingE13). This is practical when using the same preset over and over again. Adjust the switch behavior by using E14: Increment means that every time you press the push button the next incremental preset numberin a predefined intervalis activated. Single Preset means that the push button always switches to the same preset number.

Run/End

Table 5.2: Rotary knob assignment in Global Mode
4. Press the EDIT/EXIT push button to exit Global Mode.
The settings in Global Mode are directly taken over and need not be
separately stored. Global Receive Channel: The UMA25S receives Program Change messages on this channel in order to load the presets.
Please note that the channel assignment in CH ASSIGN Mode
differs from the described method in GLOBAL EDIT Mode! For more information, read Chapter 5.6.3. Device ID Number: Only change the Device ID number settings when you are working with several U-CONTROLs at the same time and encounter problems recognizing the correct device during a SysEx dump.
Please note that SysEx dumps can only be received at the Device ID
number from which they were sent!
SysEx Dump ALL: By turning the E11 rotary knob, the entire memory contents of the 16 presets is sent as SysEx dump via MIDI. During the dump, the display flashes Run. Youcan cancel the process by turning the E11 rotary knob until End appears on thedisplay. In order to receive a SysEx dump, no settings on your equipment have to beadjusted.
CAUTION: If you send an All SysEx Dump to the U-CONTROL, theentire

6. Specifications

Audio Inputs
MIC IN Connectors Input impedance Max. input level LINE IN Connector Input impedance Max. input level

Audio Outputs

1/" TRS connectors 5 k +6 dBV RCA connector approx. 27 k 0 dBV
memory content is directly overwritten! There is no prompt for confirmation nor a memory safety function! SysEx Dump SINGLE: By turning the E12 rotary knob, the current preset is sent as SysEx dump. Duringthe dump, the display flashes Run. You can cancel the process by turning the E12 rotary knob until End appears on the display. In order to receive a SysEx dump, no settings on your equipment have to be adjusted. If you send a single preset to the UMA25S, the data are first stored in a temporary memory. In order to be stored permanently, save the data in a memory slot of your choice (see Chapter 5.1.2). MMC Frame Rate Select: The E13 rotary knob lets you adjust the frame rate: 24, 25, 30 (in each case non-drop frame) or 30d (drop frame). This is an important setting for the MMC messages, which contain defined song positions (for example, Locate). Factory Reset (restoring default presets): Restoring default presets has already been described in Chapter 5.1.3. 1. In Global Mode, turn the E14 rotary knob until FAC (which stands for Factory Reset) appears on the display. 2. Press the ENTER key once to reset to the factory settings. Then, the UMA25S switches back to normal Play Mode.

Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight
approx. 1.8 x 18.1 x 8.7" approx. 46 x 460 x 220 mm approx. 4.85 lbs / 2.2 kg
Musical Note C-2. C-1 C0 C1 C2 C3 C#3/Db3 D3 D#3/Eb3 E3 F3 F#3/Gb3 G3 G#3/Ab3 A3 A#3/Bb3 B3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C8
Octave Position -4 -3 -2 -1
BEHRINGER is constantly striving to maintain the highest professional standards. As a result of these efforts, modifications may be made from time to time to existing products without prior notice. Specifications and appearance may differ from those listed or illustrated.

+2 +3 +4

Table 7.2: MIDI note number assignment
E1~E8 Element E1 (Loop) E2 (Loc 0) E3 (Rew) E4 (Fwd) E5 (Stop) E6 (Pause) E7 (Play) E8 (Rec) E9~E16 Element E9 E10 E11 E12 E13 E14 E15 E16 E17~E21 Element E17 E18 E19 E20 E21 Others Element Edit menu Button Button Button Keys
Buttons Name CC 21 (undefined) CC 22 (undefined) CC 23 (undefined) CC 24 (undefined) CC 25 (undefined) CC 26 (undefined) CC 27 (undefined) CC 28 (undefined) Rotary Knobs Name Cutoff Frequency Resonance Attack Time Decay Time ReleaseTime Reverb Depth Chorus Depth Panorama Wheels, Slider, Pedals Name Pitch Bend Wheel Modulation Wheel Volume Fader Sustain Pedal Expression Pedal MIDI data type PB CC CC CC CC MIDI Send ch. 1 Parameter / CC 01 CC 07 CC 64 CC 11 Value Value 2 / Controller Mode / / / Toggle Off / Controller Option / / / / / Display Indication On On On On On MIDI data type CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC MIDI Send ch. Parameter CC 74 CC 71 CC 73 CC 75 CC 72 CC 91 CC 93 CC 10 Value 0 Value 127 Controller Mode / / / / / / / / Controller Option / / / / / / / / Display Indication On On On On On On On On MIDI data type CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC MIDI Send ch. Parameter CC 21 CC 22 CC 23 CC 24 CC 25 CC 26 CC 27 CC 28 Value 0 Value 127 Controller Mode Toggle On Toggle On Toggle On Toggle On Toggle On Toggle On Toggle On Toggle On Controller Option / / / / / / / / Display Indication On On On On On On On On
Name Velocity Curve MMC select button MUTE select button OCT < > buttons 25 keys
Default Selection Medium curve off off Oct shift mode, shift = +/- 0 Normal keyboard playing (no special MIDI command assignment)
Table 7.3: Default preset
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complies with the FCC rules as mentioned in the followingparagraph: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassB digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there 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 followingmeasures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician forhelp. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Important information: Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Group can void the users authority to use the equipment.

U-CONTROL UMA25S PODCAST QUICK-START GUIDE Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the BEHRINGER U-CONTROL UMA25S. This nextgeneration USB audio/MIDI controller comes with an impressive software bundle which includes a variety of applications for you to creatively produce professional-sounding podcasts for the Internet. With these tools, move up a notch in the evolution of broadcasting, and free yourself and others from the limitations of conventional broadcasting technologies.

Podcasting basics

The following section gives you a quick insight into the terminology being used. Podcasting is a term derived from combining the two words iPod and broadcasting and is defined as the distribution of audio or video files, such as radio programs or music clips, over the Internet. This is accomplished by using one of two syndication techniques which allow users to listen and, of late, even view digital media on such portable media devices as iPod players and laptops. RSS (Really Simple Syndication) and Atom are Web content syndication formats written in XML which provide either podcast content or summaries that link to content and additional file information. Podcast is a feed of audio or video files placed on the Internet for public access. Anyone can subscribe to the feed and download the media files. This allows you to collect programs from a wide range of sources for listening or viewing media content, either online or offline with your computer or an appropriate portable device. Podcatcher refers to a software application that enables the download of podcasts. Usually, it launches when the computer is started and then runs in the background, managing feeds that you add manually and downloading each at a specified interval.

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U-CONTROL UMA25S PODCAST QUICK-START GUIDE
Step-by-step installation
Now that you know the terminology and have all the gear necessary to produce audio podcasts, its about time you set up the equipment and install the software. 1. As a Windows XP / Vista user, you can optionally install a low-latency driver for ASIO-compatible audio software. Insert the BEHRINGER software CD and select the BEHRINGER_USB-ASIO-Driver_Windows drivers subfolder in the Win folder. Unzip and install the driver. 2. Connect the UMA25S controller to your computer with the supplied USB cable. 3. Connect an additional sound source and active loudspeakers to the appropriate RCA connectors of the UMA25S interface (optional). 4. Connect the supplied HS1000 headset to the microphone input and headphone output of the UMA25S interface (make sure that the connectors colors match; red = microphone, green = headphones).
Software Golden Ear Other software Windows x x Mac OS X x
1. Then, install the Audacity software application, an easy-to-use audio editor, and energyXT2 Compact, a powerful audio / MIDI sequencer and mixer. Please note that the Audacity software is not ASIO capable, but runs on both Windows and Mac operating systems. 2. The Audacity software doesnt include an MP3 codec to encode audio files. For this reason you will first need to download and install the LAME MP3 encoder (more information and download at http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ download). 3. Remember to choose the appropriate driver in the preferences of Audacity and energyXT2 Compact when using these programs with the UMA25S controller. 4. Install the Podifier software. This application automates the making of podcasts and includes an FTP feature to upload your podcasts to a server. 5. Install the Juice or Podnova software. Both of these applications are crossplatform podcast receivers which help you manage your podcast files. 6. Alternatively, install the Golden Ear software (works only on Windows operating systems). This program is a podcast receiver that enables you to look for and download podcasts.

PRODUCER HS1000

INTERNET

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UMA25S

MP3 Player*

Computer*

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U-CONTROL UMA25S PODCAST QUICK-START GUIDE Your first podcast
Start to produce your first podcast by recording your voice or a tune played on your keyboard. The built-in audio interface of the UMA25S controller lets you vary the input level of the audio material youve picked up through the headsets microphone to achieve the optimal recording level, while you monitor the sound with the headphones. Using the included Audacity recording software, you can record, edit and save your sessions to your computers hard drive. Simply click on the record button and Audacity will automatically create a new track and record everything you pick up with your headsets microphone or from any other sound source youve connected to the interface. Be sure to adjust the input and output levels accordingly. After you have finished recording, you can edit and then export the recorded material to a common audio format. Load the audio file into the energyXT2 Compact application, which enables you to add multiple tracks (please be aware of copyright issues when using material that is not your own) and master these to a single, final stereo track. Since the energyXT2 Compact software supports VST plug-ins, you are able to use VST effects to process your audio material. Now that you have a final version you would like to publish as a podcast, go ahead and compress your audio file to the MP3 file format (after you have installed the LAME encoder) or convert your file to an available audio format of your choice. Simply open your audio file in the Audacity software application and use the Export command in the File menu to save your file. To publish your podcast, make your new file available online. Upload the generated file to a server with the Podifier software, which assists you to create a feed for your file, enabling you to enter such information as your podcasts URL and title. The feed of your podcast can finally be made accessible to the public by posting it, for example, to an Internet portal. Congratulations, you have just published your very first podcast!

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