B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000-WH

Total Recall USB/MIDI Controller Desk with 8 Motorized Faders

  • Unique, total recall cascadable desktop MIDI controller with analog feel and an intuitive user interface
  • 8 ultra-precise 100-mm motorized faders for ultimate control of virtual mixers, organ-drawbars (inverse mode) or virtual synths and samplers
  • 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
  • Additional multi-function foot switch and foot controller connectors can be used to address all types of MIDI data
  • 32 user presets each with 4 encoder groups
  • Configurable MIDI and USB modes for ultra-flexible system integration
  • 1 MIDI In plus 2 MIDI Outs, usable as an additional USB to MIDI interface
  • Multi-function 4-digit LED display with real-time parameter indication plus write-in fields for your own labeling
  • MIDI input with merge function for cascading several control units
  • Easy connection to any computer/expander, etc. using standard MIDI In/Out connectors
  • Generic USB MIDI support with Windows XP and Mac OS X operating systems
  • Additional drivers and editor/librarian software available for free download on our website
  • High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction for long life and durability
  • Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany
BEHRINGER B-CONTROL FADER BCF2000-WH

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Software

Hardware Enhancement for Your Digital Workflow

Bridging the gap of the analog/digital divide, the BCF2000 gives you command over your virtual gear in programs like Cubase®, Cakewalk®, Logic® Audio, Ableton®, and a multitude of other major audio software apps. While software-based music creation has done much to eliminate the bulky inconvenience of hardware rigs, it has left a void in the realm of tactile, real-time control. It is this void that the BCF2000 fills with style.

Versatility
Ease of Use

Full-Featured

The BCF2000 is USB compatible and provides full MIDI In/Out/Thru capability. The eight (8) endless rotary encoders, each with a 15-element LED indicator, have a special push-to-set function that allows you to select, adjust and control a myriad of functions. Assign a dedicated knob, fader or key to your most frequently used functions and make edits without touching the mouse. Tweak “front panel” settings by simply turning a knob or sliding a fader. It’s like having the real knobs and faders for every control on the screen! Best of all, discover just how awesome MIDI can be!
USB

Redefine how you make music. Be in control with the BCF2000! Stop by your local BEHRINGER dealer and push those faders around.
 

 

BCF2000 Software

Software TypeDescription
Audio Software

BCF2000 Version 1.10 (70 KB)   

New in V1.10 !

Push functions, which are assigned with Program Change commands, can now be stepped up and down (increment/decrement). The size of the steps is also programmable so if your presets are arranged in banks of a fixed size (eg. 8 presets per bank), V1.10 allows you to step up and down through the banks as well as preset for preset.

This version also incorporates a pair of bug fixes regarding MIDI clock data and transmission of NRPNs in GS/XG mode.


bcf2000_1-10.zip
Audio Software

BCF2000 Version 1.07 (846 KB)   

  • Optimally matched to B-CONTROL EDIT software

  • Additional functions for Mackie Control Emulation (Cubase/Nuendo): Save and Revert function

  • Additional functions for Baby HUI Emulation: list completed

  • Bug fixes


bcf2000_107.zip
Audio Software

BCFview - virtual Mackie/Logic Control display for BCF2000 & Windows computers (348 KB)

  • free “virtual display”, which simulates Mackie/Logic-display on the screen of your Windows computer

  • only for Windows computers (98SE or higher)

  • only for usage with a BCF2000 and firmware v1.06 (or higher)


BCFview.zip
Audio Software

B-CONTROL EDIT Version 0.2 beta 3 (2820 KB)

FREE preset-editor/library program for BCF2000 & BCR2000 and nearly all operating systems

- requires prior installation of free JAVA Tool (Java 2 Runtime Environment JRE)

- prior installation of BCF/BCR firmware update to version 1.07 recommended!

To help us gauge your needs as a musician even better and use your input to influence the design of future BEHRINGER products, we would like to get some basic information about how you make music and what kind of musician you are. Please take a few moments and fill out the short questionnaire. By clicking 'submit' you can download the B-CONTROL EDIT software editor.


BC-Edit_02beta3.zip
MIDI Driver

USB MIDI DRIVER (V1.2.1.3) for BCF2000 & BCR2000 (94 KB)

Bugfixes:

  • BSOD removed when device was using USB-3 mode and Logic was started

  • Audio was distorted in case of heavy midi traffic

Enhancements:

  • in some early models of BCF2000 a switch from or to LC, BC or MC Mode causes the device to not work correctly if the user does not wait at least 7 seconds after switching off the device before switching it on again. A system message will now pop up saying : “The I/O device is configured incorrectly or the configuration parameters to the driver are incorrect.” In that case just click that box, switch off the BCF2000 wait for at least 7 seconds and switch it on again. 

  • The DLL was removed.


BCFBCR2000v1213.zip
MIDI Driver

USB MIDI DRIVER (V1.1.1.1) for BCF2000 & BCR2000 (108 KB)

Bugfix for rare "blue screen" MIDI error.


BCF_BCR2000-1.1.1.1.zip
MIDI Driver USB MIDI DRIVER (V1.1.1.0) for BCF2000 & BCR2000 (219 KB)
Driver_1110.zip
Firmware

Firmware update utility (270 KB)

Small Utility Program for easy firmware updating

Please use this small utility program for easy firmware updating your B-CONTROL

Please update USB MIDI driver from 1.0.0.2 to 1.1.1.1 first, before using this tool!


Update_Utility.zip
PresetDescription
BCF2000 Cubase SX (PC) PC-CubaseSX2.21.06-BCF.zip
For Cubase SX
By Steinberg
(Created by BEHRINGER)
BCF2000 Cubase SX 32 audio 16 MIDI (PC) PC-CubaseSX22MIDI-BCF.zip
For Cubase SX
By Steinberg
(Created by BEHRINGER )
BCF2000 Factory Presets Factory_Presets_BCF.zip
(Created by BEHRINGER)
BCF2000 GS/XG Control bcf_GS_XG_Control.zip
(Created by BEHRINGER)
BCF2000 Logic Platinum 5.5.1 PC-Logic Platinum 5.5.1 BCFBCR.zip
For Logic Platinum
By Emagic
(Created by BEHRINGER)
BCF2000 NI B4 bcf_NI_B4.zip
For B4
By Native Instruments
(Created by BEHRINGER )
BCF2000 Only Controllers bcf_Only_Controllers.zip
(Created by BEHRINGER)
BCF2000 Reason Mixer bcf_Reason_Mixer.zip
For Reason
By Propellerhead
(Created by BEHRINGER)
BCF2000 Simple Mixer bcf_Simple_Mixer.zip
(Created by BEHRINGER)
BCF2000 Sonar 3 Presets PC-Sonar3-BCF.zip
For Sonar
By Cakewalk
(Created by BEHRINGER)
Documentation
BCF2000 Quick Guide (English)
BCF2000 Templates (English)
B-CONTROL BCF2000 Emulation modes (English)
Programming Guide (English)

 

Reviewed

COMPUTER MUSIC

October 2004

Review: COMPUTER MUSIC

At only GBP140, the BCR2000 looks as pretty as a Christmas tree when lit up […] and it may well be the only MIDI controller you’ll ever need. So what do we think overall? Well, if the other MIDI controller manufacturers aren’t already quaking their boots, then they should be. […]

The BEHRINGER B-CONTROL series not only blows every other controller in this price range out of the water, but also snaps at the heels of top-of-the-range professional controllers that cost towards GBP1000 or even more. […]

COMPUTER MUSIC says… Tons of hands-on control, and professional, high quality mixing capability at an incredibly low price.

Rating: 9/10

Winner of the COMPUTER MUSIC EDITOR’s CHOICE, PERFORMANCE and VALUE FOR MONEY AWARD


future music Magazine

January 2006

Review: future music Magazine"Behringer's BCF2000 with its eight motorized faders and BCR2000 with its 32 rotary encoders provide a hell of a lot of hands-on control for a street price well belowe $400 for both. These compact devices provide USB-based, freely assignable external control of a wide range of software applications like Reason, Live, Cubase, Sonar, Logic Pro and more as well as soft synths and effects plug-ins."

FUTURE MUSIC

October 2004

Title: A REVOLUTION IN CONTROLLER FORM! DAN DUFFEL PONDERS HOW BEHRINGER CAN OFFER SO MUCH CONTROL FOR SUCH LITTLE OUTLAY…
Review: FUTURE MUSIC

Both controllers are very strong products that are going to force many other manufacturers to look long and hard at their designs and prices. In particular, the BCF2000 brings motorized fader technology to the world at a fraction of what you might have expected to pay until this very day […].

FUTURE MUSIC says… “BEHRINGER go to the top of the low-cost class yet again and leave the competition standing.”

Winner of the FUTURE MUSIC PLATINUM AWARD