CME UF 60 - 61 Key Semi-Weighted Wireless MIDI Controller

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In 2005, CME shook up the MIDI controller keyboard market with the introduction of their first UF Series models. For the first time, keyboard players had access to a range of controller keyboards with professional keyboard actions, tough build quality, a convenient computer connection and features such as aftertouch and a breath controller input (unhead of on competing products at the time) - all at an entry level price! Naturally they became an instant hit with touring bands on the road and musicians and producers in the studio.

CME UF Series V2

Now, CME present version 2 of the UF Series keyboards, which introduce yet more innovations and pack even more features into the same tough aluminium chassis.

The stylish new models are the UF50 (49-key), UF60 (61-key), UF70 (76-key), all with semi-weighted keyboards and aftertouch, and the UF80 which has a piano hammer-action keyboard with aftertouch. Highlights of the new V2 feature set include a built-in WIDI interface (Wireless MIDI), increased velocity and aftertouch curves, registration banks for storing and recalling panel settings and a redesigned panel for more convenient control.

Four Models

The four UF Series models feature exactly the same facilities, but offer differing keyboard lengths (and a different keyboard action in the case of the UF80):

New Features - CME UF Series V2

• Built-in WIDI interface (duplex wireless MIDI interface)
• Registration banks for saving and recalling panel settings
• Increased velocity curves
• Adjustable aftertouch curve
• Redesigned panel functions for more convenient control
• Many note-key shortcut functions added
• Increased continuous controller data density
• All control components (including aftertouch) can be assigned to any controller or channel.
• Muiti-ethnic scales and selectable temperament
• U-CTRL functions added
• MIDI-in added to expansion slot
• Firmware upgrade or addition of new functions via USB
• Stylish new colour scheme
• Vista compatible
  

Built-in WIDI Interface - Wireless MIDI

The CME UF Series V2 models provide a built-in bi-directional WIDI interface (wireless MIDI) as an alternative to the USB and MIDI connections. A WIDI-EK wireless transmitter and receiver is built into each keyboard and a compact WIDI-XU USB transmitter/receiver is also supplied to plug into your computer. The UF Series V2 models therefore provide everything needed for a working wireless MIDI connection with a computer.

CME WIDI-XU Wireless USB MIDI Transmitter/Receiver - INCLUDED!

CME WIDI-XU - Compact Wireless USB MIDI Transmitter/Receiver - INCLUDED!

The UF50, UF60, UF70 and UF80 will also communicate with other WIDI compatible devices (such as the WIDI-X8). You can therefore build a WIDI system to meet your needs. WIDI transmission and reception will work up to a maximum distance of 80m (unobstructed) making it convenient not only in the studio, but live on stage too.

Specifications - UF Series V2

• Four Models:
  • CME UF50 - 49 Key (C1-C5) Semi-Weighted Keyboard, Velocity and Aftertouch sensitive
  • CME UF60 - 61 Key (C1-C6) Semi-Weighted Keyboard, Velocity and Aftertouch sensitive
  • CME UF70 - 76 Key (A0-C6) Semi-Weighted Keyboard, Velocity and Aftertouch sensitive
  • CME UF80 - 88 Key (A0-C7) Hammer-Action Keyboard, Velocity and Aftertouch sensitive
• Seven selectable velocity curves and three fixed-velocity options
• Seven selectable aftertouch curves
• 8 assignable control knobs, preset for Filter Cutoff / Resonance / Attack / Release / PAN / Reverb / Chorus / Variation
• 9 assignable control faders, preset to control volume on MIDI channels 1-16 and master volume
• Drawbar Organ Mode - instantly switches faders to correct MIDI controller numbers for controlling NI B4 Organ etc.
• Six assignable function shortcut buttons
• Breath controller input - assignable - compatible with Yamaha BC-1 / BC-3 etc
• Two pedal inputs - each can be used with either continuous controller or switch pedals and have switchable polarity
• Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels
• Chunky Sequencer Transport Controls:
  • Start
  • Stop
  • Record
  • Rewind
  • Fast Forward
  • Return to Zero
• Transpose function - up/down one octave in semitones
• Octave Shift - up/down three octaves
• Muiti-ethnic scales and selectable temperament
• Keyboard split
• Dual function
• Bank select and program change
• Three function layers for knobs, faders and buttons
• Registration banks for saving and recalling panel settings
• LED data display
• Built-in WIDI interface (duplex wireless MIDI interface):
• WIDI-EK wireless MIDI transmitter / receiver built into keyboard
• WIDI-XU wireless MIDI transmitter / receiver plugs into computer's USB socket
• USB MIDI interface (for conventional connection to a computer)
• Class-compliant for Windows XP, Vista and Mac OS X
• Supported and tested with most professional audio/MIDI sequencers
• U-CTRL mode
• 1 MIDI-out port
• Power can be supplied via USB or optional power adapter:
• Power requirements: 12V DC, 1.5 Amps, barrel connector (centre positive)
• Expansion slot
  

Dimensions: (W x D x H) / Weight:

• CME UF50: 859 x 348 x 113 mm / 8.2 Kg
• CME UF60: 1022 x 348 x 113 mm / 9.8 Kg
• CME UF70: 1232 x 348 x 113 mm / 11.8 Kg
• CME UF80: 1408 x 372 x 150 mm / 24.7 Kg

• USB class compliant for Win XP and Mac OS X, supporting hot plug. No driver needed
• The working band is 2.4GHz ISM
• USB <--> RF transmission mode.
• Duplex wireless MIDI data transfer.
• Manual switching for one-to-multi communication (auto finding and selecting).
• Low power consumption, high speed, powerful error correction with automatic notes-off and on-line detection.
• Maximum wireless transfer distance is 80m (262 feet) without obstacle.
• 64 radio channels for MIDI data transfer, with manual or automatic radio channel setting mode.
• When connected to computer via USB, this product will be automatically recognized as the “USB Audio Device”, fully support MIDI data stream, compatible with Cakewalk, Sonar, Cubase etc.
• Automatic searching, manual or automatic channel setting and other system function can be controlled by the special MIDI SysEx command from USB.
• Powered and upgrade program via USB.
• Indicator for signal and power.
• USB plug x 1, plug-and-play to computer’s USB port.
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 73 x 23 x 9 mm
• Weight:12g

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