Behringer U-CONTROL UMX25

 U-CONTROL UMX25
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Web Price: £61.99 GBP inc VAT

Availability: 5 in stock

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The U-CONTROL UMX25 is an ultra-compact master keyboard packed with superlatives: it features 25 full size, velocity-sensitive keys, 10 programmable MIDI controllers plus 8 user-set buttons. But we’ll give you even more: 50 virtual instruments that allow you to rock straight out of the box. Hit the keys of a grand piano or take off with breathtaking synths, sound samplers etc. Download more free instruments from the dedicated download area.

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 Ableton® Live Lite 4 BEHRINGER Edition. It’s the perfect solution that allows you to compose, record and remix your musical ideas. Jam with sounds or phrases and record your song on the fly.

This is the ultimate “Studio in the Box” to play, jam, record, mix and even lift off – at an unbelievable price. But before you start, make sure you’ll fill your fridge and pay your electricity bill. You might not leave your bedroom anymore.

Features

  • Unleash your creativity and play 50 virtual instruments and synthesizers, take off with an unlimited number of sound creations. Download more free instrument plug-ins and host software from www.behringer.com
  • Velocity-sensitive USB/MIDI keyboard featuring 25 full-size keys and unbeatable programming versatility, real-time control and playability
  • USB/audio interface to connect your instruments and mixer, etc. to your computer for recording and playback
  • Powerful DAW software Ableton® Live Lite 4 BEHRINGER Edition included
  • Plug and play with Mac OS® X and Windows XP®
  • 8 real-time rotary controls plus 10 assignable switches
  • 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 Out allows controlling external samplers, synths and other equipment
  • Runs via USB bus, batteries or a power adapter (not included)
  • High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
  • Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany

Behringer- Cheap but not so cheerful

James
March 8, 2008

Rating: 4/10


I've had the UMX for a few years now.

Not long after I started producing electronic music I discovered the limitations of using a QWERTY keyboard to bash in notes to my sequencer.

Like many people, back then I was fairly poor and I didn't really know much about electronic music. However I did know that a midi controller with knobs and keys would definately help making music more fun! I opted for the Behringer because not only was it the cheapest controller on here, it also came with a free usb audio interface (WOW!) and a CD packed with VSTs and Ableton Live Lite (DOUBLE WOW!).

Now the VST CD was very useful, lots of good freebies on there. Ableton Live Lite (Behringer Edition!) however is pretty much useless apart from being an advert for Live.

The USB audio interface was very good, giving 1in/1out stereo phono connections which made life a lot easier. It also cured the dreaded laptop PSU noise! (for a while that is)

The controller itself however became a let-down in many ways. A few months after a bought it the keys had worked themselves loose. They didn't fall out, but wiggled forwards and backwards which was quite annoying. I've also had no end of problems getting computers to recognise the supposedly 'Plug and play' device. On XP i've had to install and uninstall drivers several times, and it will reinstall the drivers if you plug it into a different USB port. It actually works a lot less hassle-free in Vista.

The worst problem i've had was when recently, minutes before a gig it stopped sending all midi data, and simply flashed its 4 LEDs in sequence for about 10 minutes. I had to restart the computer twice before it started working again

Apart from the problems, once its connected and recognised it does the job fine!

Having said that, with all the problems i've had, i'd strongly recommend an M-Audio Oxygen or similar. Or an Edirol PCR if you want an even more professional master keyboard.

Now i've learnt the truth about Behringer products the hard way..

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