BEHRINGER BCF2000 USB-MIDI Controller Desk with 8 Motorized Faders

Behringer BCF-2000 USB-MIDI Controller Desk with 8 Motorized Faders

The exciting new B-CONTROL Series combines the unlimited versatility of today?s audio software with the feel of real controls. It lets you move real faders and turn real knobs to control all the virtual gear in Cubase?, Cakewalk?, Logic? Audio, Ableton? and other major audio software. It?s the intuitive way to control and create music with a real hands-on feel. The choice is yours?faders (BCF2000) or knobs (BCR2000). Tired of using a mouse? Want to control your synth, mixer, effects or signal processor with real controls? Pick the B-CONTROL that matches your ?virtual hardware? or cascade them together for the ultimate workstation.

The BCF2000 is an innovative, hands-on control surface with ultra-precise 100-mm motorized faders for the ultimate control of virtual mixers, organ-drawbars, synths and samplers. You can make group moves that you can?t make with a mouse?and the faders are motorized for automated control!

The BCF2000 is USB compatible, features full MIDI In/Out/Thru capability and includes 8 endless rotary encoders, each with a 15-element LED indicator plus a push-to-set function, that let you select, adjust, set and control a myriad of functions. Assign a dedicated knob, fader or key to your most frequently used functions and make edits without touching the mouse. Tweak ?front panel? settings by simply turning a knob or sliding a fader. It?s like having the real knobs and faders for every control on the screen! Best of all, discover just how awesome MIDI can be!

Simply connect your B-CONTROL to your computer via USB. Then assign and control MIDI/audio sequencers, software mixers or virtual synths/plug-ins with real knobs and faders?without using your mouse! You?ll spend less time clicking around and more time enjoying your music!

Redefine how you make music. Be in control with the B-CONTROL!

Specifications
Physical controls

Assignable controls:
• 8 Encoders (Infinite Rotation) with touch-sensitivity and 11 segment Led rings
• 8 Pots (270 Rotation) with touch-sensitivity
• 8 Sliders with touch-sensitivity
• 32 Buttons with integrated LEDs (37 in MIDI mode]
• 8 soft feel Trigger pads
• Xpression Pad (as on existing SL)
• Xpression Stick (as on existing SL)
• Touch sensitive Speed Dial (as on Nocturn)

System buttons:
• General Automap Operation Buttons (Learn, View, Browser Groups etc.)
• Octave up/down buttons with LED indicator

The central system buttons from the SL have been simplified; there is now:
• 1 Automap button with LED to toggle Automap mode on and off (this replaces the PLAY button) – this way, manual MIDI mode is separate from Automap mode and can be avoided completely if preferred
• Template and Edit modes have been combined into one edit mode, for editing both individual controls and overall settings within one Template

Connectivity

Rear Panel connections are as follows:
• Data Port: 1 x USB (Win XP/Vista and Mac OSX – Not Class Compliant
• MIDI: MIDI ONE: IN, OUT and Thru, MIDI TWO: OUT
• Sustain Pedal: 1 x 1/4 Jack Input
• Expression pedal: 1 x 1/4 Jack Input
• Power switch: Ext DC/USB

Minimum Operational Requirements:

Mac OSX 10.4.0 or greater (Leopard and Snow Leopard (32-bit kernel only) also supported) or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or greater (Vista 32/64 and Windows 7 32/64 also supported)

Minimum Computer spec:
Mac - G4/1GHz, both with 256MB RAM or PC -
Pentium 3/1GHz/256MB RAM (machines running Vista will require a higher spec)

Dimensions
Size (25 key): W=468mm, H=68mm, D=293mm
Size (49 key): W=803mm, H=68mm, D=293mm
Size (61 key): W=965mm, H=68mm, D=293mm

Weights
25SL net weight : 3.3kg /unit

BPM unites drum machine-style operation with advanced virtual instrument technology to give you the ultimate rhythm programming experience. Combine kits, patterns, and loops with instrument sounds, advanced mixing, and DSP effects to realize your rhythmic vision. Browse a massive library of over 19 GB of rhythm sounds. They sound massive, too, thanks to renowned mastering engineer Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound, NYC. Mix and match thousands of patterns, kits, loops, and hits inspired by dozens of musical styles.

BPM 1.5 adds Beat Box Anthology: authentic sounds from every classic, iconic drum machine that ever mattered during the 70s, 80s, and 90s. You get 80 legendary models (10,000 samples) from the likes of Oberheim, Dynacord, Simmons, Alesis, Korg, Roland, Yamaha, Akai, and others. With enhanced MIDI control features, BPM 1.5 lets you choose your favorite pad controller, MIDI keyboard, or other controller for the ultimate personalized tactile rhythm programming experience. With hundreds of compatible models to choose from, it’s your call.

Co-producer on Michael Jackson\'s Dangerous album and many other multi-platinum releases, Teddy Riley is one of the most successful R&B producers of all time and is widely recognized as the father of New Jack Swing. Teddy uses BPM in his daily work, most recently on the posthumous Michael Jackson album Michael.

• 19 GB sound and loops library
• Drag and drop import of MIDI and audio data as well as loops
• Independent step sequencer per bank (4 banks)
• Time stretching algorithm for tempo adjustment
• Effects such as equalizer, compressor/gate, filter, delay, reverb, phaser, chorus, drive, distortion, resource-saving folding reverb
• Supported formats: Standalone, VST, audio units, MAS and RTAS
• For Win XP / Vista / Mac OSX
• Beat Box Anthology included

Impulse is a range of professional USB/MIDI controllers. They each have a precision keyboard and a full control surface powered by a brand new version of Novation's Automap control software - Automap 4 (which makes getting hands-on with your DAW/plug-ins fast and simple). Impulse also has 8 back-lit drum pads which can warp arpeggios, roll beats and launch Live clips.


Impulse 49 unit 

Length (mm) 846 (Inches) 33.3

Width (mm) 332 (Inches) 13

Height (mm) 100 (Inches) 3.93

Weight (kg) 5 (lb) 11.02

 

Impulse is a range of professional USB/MIDI controllers. They each have a precision keyboard and a full control surface powered by a brand new version of Novation's Automap control software - Automap 4 (which makes getting hands-on with your DAW/plug-ins fast and simple). Impulse also has 8 back-lit drum pads which can warp arpeggios, roll beats and launch Live clips.

Impulse 61 unit in gift box 

Length (mm) 1080 (Inches) 42.5

Width (mm) 389 (Inches) 15.3

Height (mm) 136 (Inches) 5.3

Weight (kg) 7.9 (lb) 17.41

PCR-300: USB MIDI Keyboard Controller Setting New Standards in Portable MIDI Control Features

Introducing the next generation of EDIROLʼs popular MIDI keyboard controllers. In addition to providing more physical controls than previous models, the PCR-300 also offers new innovative and intuitive controls. This controller is solidly built, and optimized for both music production and live performance.

• 32 velocity-sensitive keys, now with aftertouch
• 50 fully assignable controls, and editor software (Mac & PC)
• 18 velocity pads
• New, unique crossfader feature
• High-quality keyboard mechanism, and durable, stable body
• “Dynamic Mapping” — intelligent assignment of controls
• Convenient location of connections on side panel
• USB bus-powered
• MIDI merge
• “Cakewalk Production Plus Pack” included (SONAR LE, Project 5 LE, and Dimension LE)