Behringer UMA25S user manual Software installation, Driver installation, Music software

U-CONTROL UMA25S

2. USB mode with MIDI OUT:

Fig. 1.6: USB mode with MIDI OUT

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.

2. Software installation

2.1 Driver installation

With Windows XP and Mac OS X operating systems, the UMA25S is detected as soon as you connect a USB cable to your computer. After detection, you can kick off right away. Thanks to the implementation of Core Audio in Mac OS X, it is possible to process your audio with extremely low latency.

2.1.1 Windows XP MIDI driver

Optionally, you can install the BEHRINGER MIDI driver found on the supplied CD. The advantage of this driver is its multi-client support, which lets you simultaneously use several MIDI programs together with the UMA25S. Another advantage is that the model name is displayed in the selection dialog box of the MIDI driver.

Information on installing the driver is found on the CD in the ReadMe file of the according folder.

2.1.2 Windows XP audio driver

Optionally, you can also install the ASIO2KS driver, which is included on the CD as well. Use this driver in case you want to work with the least possible latency of audio signals. Most professional music applications, such as Ableton Live and Kristal Audio Engine, use ASIO drivers.

Information on installing the driver is found on the CD in the ReadMe file of the according folder.

2.2 Music software

The UMA25S comes with a comprehensive software bundle that covers virtually all aspects of music production and live performance plus lets you produce your own audio podcasts.

2.2.1 Music production

Ableton Live Lite 4 BEHRINGER Edition (on separate CD) gives you a fully professional Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) for Mac OS X und Windows XP operating systems, ideal for sophisticated and creative audio and MIDI productions as well as live performances. With Kristal Audio Engine, you get a digital 16-track music studio with ASIO and VST support for Windows XP. The included application Audacity is simply the universal audio editor for Mac and PC. What’s more, you can find so-calledhosts, or “hosting” applications, on the CD which allow you to load plug-ins (instruments and effects) and use these for live performances.

2.2.2 Instruments and effects

Many instruments and effects (more than 150 arranged in categories) are found in the Windows and Mac folders that can be used in the applications described in 2.2.1. The scope ranges from virtual analog synthesizers, electric organ emulations, pianos, drum machines to high-quality studio effects such as reverb, chorus, compressor, delay and many more. But we’ve also added several exotic ingredients to spice up your sound. For example, there’s the lo-fi effect, the Tube Amp Simulator, the Chinese Flute and the Singing Monk.

2.2.3 Podcasting software

As a special bonus, we’ve thrown in the proven and popular podcasting software bundle, giving you the tools you need to make your own podcasts—from the first spark of an idea to uploading your final podcast. As for the supplied headset, you can use it to capture spontaneous ideas or comment on your own music. For details, refer to the included podcast quick-start guide.

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