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Behringer B-CONTROL ROTARY BCR2000 Total-Recall USB/MIDI Controller with 32 Illuminated Rotary Encoders

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Brand	Behringer
Color	Blue
Model Name	BCR2000
Item Dimensions LxWxH	11.81 x 3.94 x 12.99 inches
Special Feature	The exciting new B-CONTROL Series combines the unlimited versatility of today's audio software with the feel of real controls. It lets you move real faders and turn real knobs to control all the virtual gear in Cubase®, Cakewalk®, Logic Audio® and other major audio software. It's the intuitive way to control and create music with a real hands-on feel. The choice is yours?knobs (BCR2000) or faders (BCF2000). Tired of using a mouse? Want to control your synth, mixer, effects or signal processor wi See more

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Total-recall, cascadable desktop MIDI controller with analog feel and intuitive user interface
24 high-resolution encoders with LED rings for ultimate control over virtual mixers, synths, samplers and effects processors
4 virtual groups with 8 dual-mode, high-resolution encoders that feature LED rings and an additional push function
16 + 4 illuminated buttons freely assignable to all types of MIDI functions from note on/off, control change and program change to MMC and system exclusive data
All panel elements freely assignable—manually or via user-friendly learn mode

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The exciting new B-CONTROL Series combines the unlimited versatility of today's audio software with the feel of real controls. It lets you move real faders and turn real knobs to control all the virtual gear in Cubase, Cakewalk, Logic Audio and other major audio software. It's the intuitive way to control and create music with a real hands-on feel. The choice is yours?knobs (BCR2000) or faders (BCF2000). Tired of using a mouse? Want to control your synth, mixer, effects or signal processor with real controls? Pick the B-CONTROL that matches your "virtual hardware" or cascade them together for the ultimate workstation.

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Item Weight

4.85 pounds

Product Dimensions

11.81 x 3.94 x 12.99 inches

ASIN

B000CZ0RJC

Item model number

BCR2000

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Date First Available

October 2, 2001

Color Name

Blue

Guitar Pickup Configuration

MIDI

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JPS

Highly configurable, versatile, control surface & MIDI interface

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2017

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Out of the box, one knob was not attached correctly, I gently lifted it off and reoriented it on the D-post and it slid on correctly. No problem.

I downloaded all the docs, presets and firmware. The latest firmware available is 1.10. When the unit is powered on, the display shows the current firmware version, which on my new BCR2000 is "1.10", so I'm all set there.

The computer editor software which runs in Java (multi-platform) allows you to make all the MIDI assignments for each and every knob and button. It also let's you manage presets. I see import/export sysex functions in the file menu, which I suspect might allow you to update the firmware, but I did not test this.

Among the downloads was a sysex firmware update (1.10), and a Windows firmware updater. There was no Mac firmware updater. I do have the freeware SysEx Librarian for Mac which might work to update the firmware, but I didn't need to test this.

I tested all the knobs, buttons and functions using a MIDI monitor app and everything works fine.

I was impressed that all the controls respond very well, even with fast knob turns. I was also impressed at the number of configurations for the USB and MIDI IN and two MIDI outs. This makes it a very functional MIDI interface in addition to it's control functions.

I directly connected it to my iPad 4 using the CCK, and it recognized it immediately. I was quickly able to assign controls from the BCR2000 to control parameters in Animoog.

There are the concerns for reliability and durability with this product-- I bought the added protection, but it looks like I got a relatively flawless unit (apart from the very minor and easily fixed knob maneuver mentioned above).

I have had a 5-star experience, but took away one star because of my own experiences with Behringer's reliability and support. All potential buyers should consider the risk and adjust their expectations.

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David

Can't live without it, but it could be better

Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2014

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Love this thing since I got it a few weeks ago. Obviously it's a MIDI controller with 32 knobs. There's nothing with this kind of versatility on the market at all. The programming features are great right on the board. It's very easy to edit the CC values of each of the knobs for your particular application.

That being said, there a few things I wish:

> I wish it had a smaller profile. The hight on this thing is like 2 or 3 inches in the back. This might have been acceptable back in 2008, but it sticks out as the fat one next to my APC40 and Push controllers. The APC40MK2 that's being released this year is even smaller yet.
> I wish it was USB powered. There's a lot of LEDs on this thing, so that might be why.
> I wish the LED's were another color other than RED. Blue? Green? White? Would all be cool.
> I wish it had better editing software for Windows and OSX. The editing software is pretty crappy, it's easier to just do your edits right on the box.
> I wish Ableton played with it better. This isn't really a problem with the BCR2000, but there's not great support for in ableton for it. Sure P-1 is the first 8 tracks on the mixer, and that's pretty great. I've gotten around this by hacking the Ableton MIDI remote scripts with Python. But who has time for that?

Overall a great box, and I don't know what I'd do without it in my studio. But hey, maybe it's time for someone to pick this up and take it to the next level. Behringer? Akai? M-Audio? YOU CAN DO IT!

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Goodluck Havefun

gets the job done

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2016

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Once you get the programming down, it's a pretty straightforward controller. Plug it in and have fun. Remember to store your presets after editing, or you'll be doing that whole process over again.
I had one sticky pot, but otherwise operational on arrival. It does what it's supposed to do without any issues. If used in a studio setting or decent booth out in the world, it should be just fine.
I wouldn't /really/ recommend it for hot and sweaty basement ragers where there are a lot of bodies flailing about, foreign objects flying through the air, and mystery fluids spewing forth in your general direction.
It will still totally work, and it will be a wild time. However, the knobs will be destroyed one by one - Snapped at the stems. The circles of LEDs will become defiant, spreading red chaos across the board. Those most damaged will eventually succumb to the atmospheric slime, and drop off the grid entirely. The lack of control will force you to raw dog it with the remnants for the rest of the night, but it'll be ok. It's gonna make it through the night. It's just not made for sustained subterranean slogging like that; Very few things are. After the debaucherous gauntlet has been run, dry it off and lay it down someplace safe. It will regain internal functionality after some rest, but be a hot mess in the daylight.
If you're looking for something you won't mind subjecting to chaos, then this thing will take a few decent beatings before needing a little tlc. At this point - if you're the type who enjoys tinkering with their toys - it's time to heat up some coffee, remove that battered shell, and get to work on some mods.
:) :|] <3

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Godric

Knobby's nuts

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2016

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This is the second one of these I have bought - what more does one need to know.

T. Benz

Überragendes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis..

Reviewed in Germany on May 21, 2017

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... wie fast immer bei Behringer.

Ich habe den BCR als Erweiterung neben meinem BCF2000 für mein Heim-Musikstudio gekauft um dort Software-Synthesizer und -Effekte in meiner DAW (FL Studio) zu steuern. Dies funktioniert nach ein wenig Konfiguration (am einfachsten mit "BC Manager") sehr gut. Die Behringer-eigene Software ist aber eher schlecht, wofür es einen Stern Abzug gibt Die Verarbeitung ist sehr gut, die Potis lassen sich gut bewegen, allerdings geht die oberste Reihe deutlich leichter zu drehen, als die unteren Reihen.

Im ganzen aber sehr empfehlenswert, würde ich sofort wieder kaufen.

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Ryan Stone

More like Mehringer

Reviewed in Canada on October 4, 2016

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exchanged once, pots were stuck, second one had the back power button fall into the body of the unit after 4 months of light desktop use (using it to control lightroom, not gigging with it on the road, lol)
Fantastic midi control board with quality control issues and some cheap materials and odd design choices (the aforementioned power button connects with the 2 position power switch inside using a 2 inch long, very thin, z-shaped plastic extender with an even thinner claw at the end, which is what broke.

Karsten Voges

Legendär

Reviewed in Germany on January 10, 2016

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Dieser Midi-Controller ist immer noch eine Klasse für sich. Ich nutze ihn zur Steuerung von Albleton Live in einer Mackie Control Emulation. Aber auch die Steuerung des Mixers eines RME Fireface 400 funktioniert mittels Mackie Control Emulation hervorragend. Ich bin mit der Verarbeitungsqualität sehr zufrieden.

Entscheidende Kaufgründe waren für mich 1.Die strikte Anforderung, daß alle Controller bidirektional sein müssen, 2. das enorme Ausmaß an Flexibilität und 3. das alles zu diesem Hammerpreis.

Zu 1. Zu meinem Entsetzen mußte ich feststellen, daß viele andere am Markt angebotene Midi-Controller Kontrollelemente verwenden, die nicht bidirektional sind. Z.B. einfache Drehregler oder Fader ohne Motor. Dies führt dazu, daß beim Einschalten des Midi-Controllers je nach Abholmodus die Voreinstellungen in der zu steuernden Software verstellt werden können. Soetwas ist für mich unbrauchbar. Anders die Behringer BCR2000: Ausschließlich Encoder statt einfache Drehregler. Die Software stellt die Regler ein und man bekommt über die LED-Kränze eine Rückmeldung.

Zu 2. Obwohl die BCR2000 anders als die BCF2000 keinen vorinstallierten Mackie Control Emulationsmodus hat, ist es aufgrund der praktisch freien Programmierbarkeit kein Problem, das selber umzusetzen. Kleines Minus: Die Behringer-Editiersoftware macht zwar einen guten Eindruck kann aber nur über einen Workaround wegen Inkompatibilität mit aktuellen Java-Versionen zum Überspielen von Daten eingesetzt werden. Es gibt allerdings wegen der großen Verbreitung der BCR2000 andere Editier-Lösungen (Donationware), die keine Wünsche offen lassen (inkl. Mackie Monitor Emulation!).

Klare Kaufempfehlung!

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John Temprile

Really great! Works with Reason and Cubase

Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2018

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Really great! Works with Reason and Cubase. Remembers settings on the dials - perfect for the Reason Virtual instruments.

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