Introduction
This document provides a quick overview of the BEHRINGER BCR2000 'Simple Mixer' preset and instructions on how to install it. Consider this preset a starting point and inspiration for your own creative configurations.
Installation Steps
Open and extract the ZIP file. The included files are:
- This INSTRUCTION text document (.pdf)
- SINGLE PRESET file (.syx)
Connect the B-CONTROL PRESET from your computer to your hardware:
- Connect the B-Control to your computer via USB or MIDI port (Computer MIDI OUT to B-Control MIDI IN).
- Select the correct USB or stand-alone operating mode on the hardware (refer to the manual for details).
- Open the B-Control preset file with a MIDI dump program like "MIDI-OX" or "Send SX" on your computer, or use the B-CONTROL EDIT software editor, available free of charge on the BEHRINGER homepage (www.behringer.com).
- Ensure you select the correct MIDI ports within the dump software.
Dumping a Single Preset (SINGLE DUMP)
- Select the preset file ('bcr_Simple_Mixer.syx') in your MIDI dump program.
- Send the preset to the B-CONTROL and wait for completion.
- Push the STORE button on the hardware.
- Select the desired destination preset number.
- Push the STORE button again.
- The preset is now saved on your hardware.
- To dump the next preset, repeat steps 1 through 5.
Hint: To avoid overwriting existing presets on the B-CONTROL hardware, select a vacant destination number during step 4 (e.g., preset 'P-32').
Preset Details and Hardware Mapping
| # | Name | Type | Description/Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 'bcr_Simple_Mixer' | Single Preset | Assignment for a simple mixer control (ch. 1-8) with standard CC-commands + MMC control buttons + direct program change buttons (ch. 11) for an additional sound module or effect plug-in. |
BEHRINGER BCR2000 Hardware Layout Description for 'Simple Mixer' Preset:
The BEHRINGER BCR2000 is a versatile MIDI controller. This preset maps its encoders and buttons to control mixer functions and other parameters.
- Preset Name: BCR - Simple Mixer
- Encoder Functions (per channel, 1-8):
- Volume: Controls the main volume for each channel.
- EQ 1: Controls the first equalizer band for each channel.
- EQ 2: Controls the second equalizer band for each channel.
- Pan: Controls the stereo panning for each channel.
- Balance: Controls the balance between left and right for each channel.
- FX 1: Controls the send level for the first effect processor for each channel.
- FX 2: Controls the send level for the second effect processor for each channel.
- Program Change (Prg. Chg.) Assignments:
- Encoders are assigned to send Program Change messages, primarily on MIDI Channel 11. These are intended for controlling external sound modules or effect plug-ins. Specific assignments are mapped to various encoder groups (e.g., Prg. Chg. 1-16 on Channel 11, and other program change numbers for channels 1-8).
- MIDI Machine Control (MMC) Buttons:
- Dedicated buttons for MMC functions: MMC Punch Out, MMC Punch In, MMC Locate 0 Fwd, MMC Stop, MMC Play.
- Footswitch Inputs:
- Connections for two footswitches (FS1, FS2) are available.
- Other Controls:
- Buttons for STORE, LEARN, SETUP, and EXIT are present on the hardware.
This preset serves as a foundation for creating custom edits and alignments on your BEHRINGER BCR2000.
