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--- external_control:midi:using_bcf2000 [2011/10/20 18:32] – [Configuring Freestyler for MIDI] Jan_K
+++ external_control:midi:using_bcf2000 [2015/03/10 02:06] (current) – [Switching to BC Mode] RaphRaph
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 On this page I will discuss the use of Behringer BCF2000 midi controler with FS.
-[[http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=9F93E166DD999EED|Videos and tutorials with BCF2000 and Freestyler - Youtube]]
+[[http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=9F93E166DD999EED|Videos and tutorials with BCF2000 and FreeStyler - Youtube (German)]]
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-This device is probably the most cost effective and versitle bits of kit that any FS user could invest in.
+This device is probably the most cost effective and versatile bit of kit that any FS user could invest in.
-This is not ment as free advert or endorsment for any product but as it is such a popular device I belive that its inclusion on the wiki is an important one.
+This is not meant as free advertising or endorsement for the product, but as it is such a popular device I believe that its inclusion on the wiki is an important one.
 ===== Setup =====
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 To change the mode:
     - Switch OFF the BCF2000
-    - Push & hold the desired mode button (upper left corner, button with "bC" as description)
+    - Push & hold the desired mode button (upper left corner, button with "bC" as description, under "Type" rotary)
     - Switch ON the BCF2000 and wait until the selected mode is indicated in the display
     - Release mode button
 ==== Setting Device to USB Mode 1 (U-1) ====
-USB mode 1 (U-1) is used for controlling software via USB (like Freestyler) and disables all the MIDI ports on the actual BCF2000. \\ //Note: If this is not your desired setup, please refer to the BCF2000 user manuals for setting your desired mode of operation.//  \\
+USB mode 1 (U-1) is used for controlling software via USB (like FreeStyler) and disables all the MIDI ports on the actual BCF2000. \\ //Note: If this is not your desired setup, please refer to the BCF2000 user manuals for setting your desired mode of operation.//  \\
     - Push & hold the EDIT button on the BCF2000, and press STORE button at the same time.
     - Release both buttons
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     - Push the EXIT button
-==== Configuring Freestyler for MIDI ====
+==== Configuring FreeStyler for MIDI ====
-  * [[external_control:midi:midi_interface#setup|MIDI Setup]]
+  * [[external_control:midi:midi_interface#How to Setup|MIDI Setup]]
+==== BCF2000 Note configuration ====
+The BCF2000 can be configured from the software. BC-edit that are listed below.\\
+Alternatively it can be configured directly via the encoders. [[external_control:midi:3xbcf2000_midi_tutorial#manual_note_ setup_of_BCF2000 |]]\\
+\\
+As an alternative to manual configuration, BCedit or BCmanager can be recommended.\\
+\\
+\\
 ===== Programming =====
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 //Found these on two different threads on the forum.// \\
   * **BCF2000 Configuration File**: [[http://freestylersupport.com/fsforum/viewforum.php?f=17|Freestyler.syx]] //(optional - not needed for FS operation)// \\ Behavior: unknown
-  * **BCF2000 Configuration File**: [[http://www.freestylersupport.com/fsforum/download/file.php?id=453|fs_setup syx.zip]] //(optional - not needed for FS operation)// \\ Behavior: comprised of 5 presets. Each preset only changes the channel numbers for the faders. All other buttons and encoders remain on the same channels for every page. - (This file was created by dmxlighting, this is my pesonal setup for the BCF for use in FS, contact me via the forum for more info)
+  * **BCF2000 Configuration File**: [[http://www.freestylersupport.com/fsforum/download/file.php?id=453|fs_setup syx.zip]] //(optional - not needed for FS operation)// \\ Behavior: comprised of 5 presets. Each preset only changes the channel numbers for the faders. All other buttons and encoders remain on the same channels for every page. - (This file was created by dmxlighting, this is my pesonal setup for the BCF for use in FS, contact me via the forum for more info) **THIS FILE DOES NOT EXIST ANYMORE **
 ==== Software ====
    * **BCEdit** - [[http://www.behringerdownload.de/B-Control_download/BC-Edit_02beta3.zip|BC-Edit_02beta3.zip]]\\ Use BCEdit to create your patch and Export the ".syx" file. Then use SendSX or MIDIOX to upload it to the BCF2000. \\ //Note: BCEdit has a function built-in to transfer the .syx file to the BCF2000, but it only works with certain versions of JAVA (JAVA 1.4?). To be on the safe side, use either SendSX or MIDIOX.//
+   * **BC manager** - [[http://home.kpn.nl/f2hmjvandenberg281/bcman.html]]\\
    * **MIDIOX** - [[http://www.midiox.com/]] - //Windows// \\ Software to monitor MIDI data. It is also useful for transferring ".syx" files to the BCF2000.
    * **Bomes SendSX** - [[http://www.bome.com/products/sendsx]] - //Windows//