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Relation between BCF2000, presets and Sysex files

Questions regarding the Behringer BCF2000 controller.
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Relation between BCF2000, presets and Sysex files

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Hi,

I expand my knowledge of the BCF2000... So far, I was able to load the SYSEX file from this forum into the BCF2000 and configure FS as a working system.

First problem, I experienced: when I power off and turn the BCF2000 again on, it doesn't work anymore and I have to reload again the SYSEX file to the controller. Why?

I already read several time you may not use Preset 0 to upload but no idea how you can select which Preset you use. This brings me to the next point:

I played with BC Edit to change the standard FS SYSEX file. I am able to change things but I want to use the presets on the BCF2000 to have several 'modes' of functionality.
For example an edit mode (Preset 1) to program FS (for ex: fader 1: R, fader 2: G, fader 3: B, and so on)
A 'run' mode (Preset 2) where fader 1 is master-output, fader 2: speed, and so on

I can only load 1 SYSEX file into the BCF2000. Is this a normal behaviour?

Does the SYSEX file itself contains a Preset number for the BCF2000 or is it important, and how, to upload the several SYSEX files?

Thanks to clarify if you can help me


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Re: Relation between BCF2000, presets and Sysex files

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Nice that you can solve your own problems, but I want to share my experiences.

Indeed, the sysex file was loaded in Preset 0, the temporary preset.

To change that into Preset 1 took me a long time but here is the explanation:

1. Open BC Manager (be aware that no other programs are running in the background that 'connects' to the BCF2000 otherwise you get an error)
2. View -> B-Controls
3. If all is OK, you get a list with 1 item, your BCF2000 with the firmware listed on the right
4. Double click this line to open the Preset Window
5. In the Preset Window click on the first line = Preset 0 line it will highlight
6. Edit -> Copy (or click the green icon on top)
7. Select the row with 1 (=Preset 1)
8. Edit -> Paster (or click the red icon on top)
9. MIDI -> Send

Now you have uploaded the file into Preset 1 and it will not disappear when you power off the unit.

I also learned not to use several presets (only 1) but to use the Pages in FS.
A page will react as a mode. So fader 1 can work totally different in Page 1 as in Page 2.

Therefore, configure in FS (Setup - FreeStyler Setup - External Control - Midi Control) 4 buttons, each button for 1 Page (Midi Page 1 till 4. Be aware that 'Page Independant' is selected!).
Then select on the right Page 1 and configure all items for that Page 1. Do the same for 2, 3 and 4 but give them off course other functions.

Success !
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Re: Relation between BCF2000, presets and Sysex files

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to obtain several pages on bcf with freestyler, we need to create several presets on bcf ? (with copy/paste on BC Manager)
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Re: Relation between BCF2000, presets and Sysex files

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You also have to assign the buttons to change the midi page within the freestyler midi settings
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Re: Relation between BCF2000, presets and Sysex files

Post by RaphRaph »

yes i assigned these midi pages button. it's ok.
But when i tap on them, nothing change on the bcf... ?
i tryed to store several presets in bcf2000 with BC Manager tool. But nothing change...

what happen for you on bcf when you change page ?
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