Behringer BMX Sampling Drum Machine
Specifications
- Product Name: BMX Classic Hybrid Drum Machine
- Features: 121 Authentic Drum Sounds, Real-Time Sequencer with Step Editor, Wave Designer, Dual-Mode Filter
- Version: 1.0
Product Usage Instructions
Safety Instructions
Please read and follow these safety instructions carefully:
- Do not remove the top cover or rear section to avoid electric shock.
- Avoid exposing the appliance to rain or moisture to prevent fire or electric shock.
- Only qualified service personnel should perform any servicing beyond the operation instructions.
- Avoid listening at high volume levels for extended periods to prevent hearing damage.
- Follow all instructions provided in the manual for safe usage.
Product Usage Guidelines
- Avoid using the apparatus near water and clean only with a dry cloth.
- Ensure proper ventilation by not blocking openings and installing according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Avoid placing the apparatus near heat sources or naked flames.
- Do not modify the plug and use only recommended attachments and accessories.
- Protect the power cord from damage and unplug during storms or long periods of non-use.
Additional Recommendations
- Use caution when moving the apparatus on carts to prevent tip-over injuries.
- Use only specified carts, stands, tripods, brackets, or tables recommended by the manufacturer.
User Manual
BMX
Classic Hybrid Drum Machine with 121 Authentic Drum Sounds, Real-Time Sequencer with Step Editor, Wave Designer and Dual-Mode Filter
V 1.0
Safety Instructions
Please read these safety instructions carefully and pay close attention to any warning symbols displayed on the product and their related safety information in this instruction.
Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking 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. Please read full 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. Warning Please refer to the information on the exterior of bottom enclosure for electrical and safety information before installing or operating the device.
Warning To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. As a guide to setting the volume level, check that you can still hear your own voice, when speaking normally while listening with the headphones.
1. Read and keep these instructions. Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.
2. Do not use this apparatus near water (if applicable). Clean only with dry cloth.
3. Do not block ventilation openings (if applicable). Do not install in a confined space. Install only according to manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
5. 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 (only for USA and Canada). 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.
6. (If applicable) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly as plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
7. Use only attachments and accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
8.
Use only specified carts,
stands, tripods, brackets,
or tables specified by the
manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus
(if applicable). When a
cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
9. Unplug during storms, or if not in use for a long period.
10. 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.
11. (If applicable)The apparatus with protective earthing terminal shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
12. (If applicable)Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
13. Internal/External Voltage Selectors (if applicable): Internal or external voltage selector switches, if any, should only be reset and re-equipped with proper plug or alternative voltage by a qualified service technician. Do not attempt to alter this yourself.
14. Class II Wiring (if applicable): To reduce the risk of electric shock, the external wiring connected to the terminals with “Class II Wiring” requires Class II wiring installed by an instructed person or the use of ready-made leads or cords.
15. Operating temperature range 5° to 45° C (41° to 113° F).
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this Quick Start Guide and accompanying manual is provided for general guidance only. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the content at the time of publication, Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. (“Music Tribe”) makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the completeness, accuracy, or suitability of the information, descriptions, illustrations, or technical specifications herein.
Music Tribe accepts no liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss or damage arising from reliance on the information contained in this document, including but not limited to loss of data, income, profits, or business opportunities. Use of the product remains the sole responsibility of the user.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
For the terms, conditions, and limitations applicable to your product, including coverage, exclusions, and the duration of the limited warranty, please refer to the complete Music Tribe Limited Warranty Policy, available online at: community.musictribe.com/support
Please retain your proof of purchase, as it may be required for warranty service.
MODE SECTION
33 – SONG
This button is used to enter song mode; and to select a song for saving, copying,
erasing or dumping.
34 – PATTERN
This button is used to enter pattern mode; and to select a pattern for saving,
copying, erasing or dumping.
35 – STEP
This button is used to enter step mode, where patterns can be created
in step time.
36 – PADS
This button is used to enter pads mode, where patterns can be created in
eal time using the voice pads (5) or an external MIDI device such as an
electronic drumkit.
See the PROGRAMMING section below for more detail on how these buttons
are used.
44 – MENU
This button is used to enter the main menu options.
Use the data control, or buttons 39 and 40 to scroll through the options, and
button 42 or Yes button (45) to access each sub-menu. Use the No button (43) to
exit a sub-menu.
Step Size
Use this option to set the step size. The setting depends on whether Step Size
has been set to pattern, song or global in the Preferences sub-menu (see below).
Available options are 1/8bnote, 1/8 triplet, 1/16 note (default), 1/16 triplet or 1/32 note.
Probability
If the probability range has been set to anything other than 100% using the tap
button and tempo control as described above then the probability sub-menu
can be used on a drum-by-drum basis to select the steps on which Probability is
active. A rate of 100% means that a selected drum programmed on a selected
step will always sound, a setting of 50% means that it will only sound half the
time, and 0% means that it will never sound. This allows a degree of variance
to be introduced to your patterns without having to program it in. The Options
sub-menu allows probability to be set on a pattern, song or global level. Use the
pads (5) to select the required drum.
Flam
As with probability the amount of flam is set using the tap button and tempo
control, and its level of use is set in preferences. The flam sub-menu allows it to
be selected on a drum-by-drum, step-by-step basis. Use the pads (5) to select
the required drum.
Note Repeat
Note repeat is set on a pattern basis only and can be set on any step for any drum.
The available values are Off (default), 1, 2, 4 or 8. Use the pads (5) to select the
required drum.
Polymeter
Polymeter, as opposed to polyrhythm, works by having different step numbers
for different drums within a pattern. So, for example, in a sixteen step pattern
if the bass drum is set to 16 steps then it will repeat with the pattern, whereas
if the hi hat is set to 7 steps then its pattern will play twice followed by the first
two steps before the pattern repeats. It is a concept that is worth exploring to
discover the possibilities.
In the sub-menu polymeter can be switched on using the >> (forward) button
(56) or off with the << (back) button (53), then the step length for any drum can
be set using the navigation and data controls. The default step length is sixteen.
As with other parameters the preferences sub-menu allows polymeter to be set
on a pattern, song or global basis.
Filter
The filter sub-menu allows a filter cutoff value, in the range 0 – 255, with a
default of 127, to be set for each step in a pattern. As with the other parameters
the filter can be set to be on the basis of individual patterns, songs or global.
The filter cutoff can also be recorded into a pattern by putting the pattern
into step record with the filter switched on and turning the cutoff control (see
ANALOG FILTER and RECORDING below).
Use the forward button (56) to switch the filter on or the back button (53) to
switch it off. Alternatively use the filter On button (10)
Preferences
The preferences sub-menu allows the settings for various parameters:
• Tempo (pattern (default), song, global)
• Swing (pattern (default), song, global)
• Probability (pattern (default), song, global)
• Flam (pattern (default), song, global)
• Filter HPF (pattern, song, global (default))
• Filter On (pattern, song, global (default))
• Filter Auto (pattern (default), song, global)
• Polymeter (pattern (default), song global)
• Step Size (pattern (default), song, global)
• Metronome (pattern (default), song, global)
• Auto Scroll (pattern, song, global (default))
• FX Bus (pattern, song, global (default))
• Mute (pattern, song, global (default))
• Solo (pattern, song, global (default))
• Bank (pattern (default), song, global)
PROGRAM & PLAYBACK SECTION
46 – RECORD
This button is used to put the BMX into record mode. Press play (48) to start
recording. See PROGRAMMING below.
47 – STOP
This button is used to stop recording or playback. The current pattern or song
will revert to its first step.
48 – PLAY/PAUSE
This button is used to start playing back a pattern or song. A second press will
pause playback; a third will resume from the point at which it was paused.
49 – LENGTH
The length menu is used to set the length of the currently selected pattern,
up to the maximum value of 64 steps. The default, as shown, is sixteen steps.
To set the pattern length to another value use the sixteen step/pad buttons
in conjunction with the forward (56) and back (53) buttons. For values under
sixteen steps press the step/pad button with the required number on it.
All buttons associated with steps above this value will flash.
For values above sixteen steps use the forward button to move to one of the
upper blocks, which will be indicated on the display, then press the button with
the required number. The number of steps is displayed in the top right hand
corner of the display.
The value can also be set using the data control (38), by pressing the control then
dialing in a number.
Autoscroll allows the playhead to move between blocks of steps when playing or
programming, so that the current block is represented on the step/pad buttons.
When length is selected the copy button will flash. Pressing copy copies the
current step block. To paste use the << and >> buttons to move to a different
block, then press save to complete the process.
USING SYNTHTRIBE
Any .wav file under 682 Kb in size, can be loaded into SynthTribe and downloaded
onto the BMX. SynthTribe will convert stereo samples to mono and adjust the
sample rate to 24 kHz. The BMX’s native format is 12 bit, 24 kHz mono.
The files can be sent singly, or as a multiple send, will download into the first
empty slot(s) of the currently selected bank. SynthTribe also includes a Librarian
function which allows samples to be backed up and restored individually.
The files can be sent singly, or as a multiple send, will download into the first
empty slot(s) of the currently selected bank.
The total storage available for user samples, whether made direct to the BMX or
downloaded from SynthTribe is 14.45 Mb; which equates to 315.70 seconds
(5.30 minutes) of sample time.
Please note that sample rate conversion is currently not supported for
32 bit samples.
SAMPLE MANAGEMENT
To manage the BMX’s sample memory press and hold the tap button and then
press the sample button. This opens the sample menu. All of the samples in
memory are listed. Note that the default samples found in banks 1 to 7 are
locked (padlock symbol is shown beside the sample name) and c
annot be deleted.
Documents / Resources
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References
- User Manualmanual.tools