Behringer UMX250 UControl 25 Key USB MIDI Controller Keyboard

Manufacturer: Behringer
Product type: MIDI keyboards
Cat no: ZB 670
 

• Unleash your creativity with 100 virtual instruments and take off with 50 VST effects plus an unlimited number of sound creations
• Velocity-sensitive USB/MIDI keyboard featuring 25 high-quality full-size keys and unbeatable programming versatility, real-time control and playability
• USB/audio interface included for recording and playback of any digital music file. Works with your PC or Mac computer—no setup or drivers required
• Intuitive sound module NI Kore Player with production-ready 300MB sound library, includes sounds of nearly all categories/kinds, ranging from synths to acoustic instruments to drums
• Plug and play with Mac OS X, Windows XP and Vista operating systems
• Freely assign MIDI control changes to the modulation wheel, volume fader and pedal port for ultimate flexibility
• Full 128 tone range via the octave shift function with multi-purpose LED status indication
• Separate MIDI output allows controlling external samplers, synths and other equipment
• High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life

Power	Runs via USB, batteries or a power adapter (not included)
Interface	USB/audio interface
Connections	USB/MIDI
Controls	8 x eal-time rotary controls plus 10 x assignable switches
Keys	25 keys
Dimensions	54.0cm x 12.6cm x 29.2cm
Weight	2.24kg

The Behringer U-Control UMX250 is an ultra-compact controller keyboard with a control section for a wide range of applications. The UMX gives you independent control of hardware synthesisers, sound module and effects devices. You can just use the UMX to operate sequencing software or computer plug-ins from a convenient remote location. The UMX series controllers provide total flexibility and tremendous ease of use, allowing you to realize your ideas intuitively with 25 full size, velocity-sensitive keys, 10 programmable MIDI controllers plus 8 user-set buttons.

When it comes to remote control, you get 8 knobs, 10 assignable switches, 2 wheels (pitch bend & modulation), 1 pedal port and 1 fader, for a total of 22 assignable controllers, which means total control of your operating environment. Once you've assigned the parameters for a particular scenario, simply store it in your user preset.

Plug and play your software instruments or MP3 tracks and run them straight into your sound system with the included USB/audio interface. Or simply record your stereo tracks on your Windows or Mac PC. Compose and record with XT Softwares's energyXT Compact Behringer Edition. This amazing DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) makes it easy to manipulate your audio and MIDI files, turning song ideas into stunning CD or web-ready recordings.

Behringer have included over 100 virtual instruments plus more than 50 effects plug-ins to get you rockin' right out of the box. Jam with a virtual e-piano or take off with breathtaking synthesizer sounds. Tweak your sounds with creative tube amps and multi-FX plus high-end studio reverbs, equalizers, compressors, choruses and many more.

As an added bonus, Behringer have included their UCA222 USB audio interface to access your PC or Mac computer's audio capability. You can use the UCA222 to connect sound modules directly to any free computer USB port and listen to either the input or output signal via headphones or through active studio monitors. The UCA222 also features an additional S/PDIF optical output for direct digital conversion and is completely powered via USB, no external power supply needed. With its dual analog mono inputs, any line-level device, such as a mixer or tape deck, can be connected hassle-free to your computer.

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