CME UF50 49-Key Controller

In 2005, CME released the first of the UF series full-function Master Keyboards, which became an instant classic as the most convenient and cost-effective full-function master keyboard in the world. One year later, CME celebrates this milestone by unveiling the latest and greatest additions to the UF series: the new UF 50, 60, 70, and 80. Now the durable aluminum case houses even more professional synth concepts. These digital instruments provide all-new circuit design, with the practicality and versatility of a modern master keyboard.

New Functions

Built-in duplex wireless MIDI interface with error correction function

USB plug-and-play MIDI interface

Firmware upgrade for addition of new functions via USB

Redesigned panel function provides more convenient control

Many note-key shortcut functions added

User template save functions added

MIDI-in added to expansion slot

All control components (including aftertouch) can be assigned to any controller or channel.

Scales and tuning adjustment

Increased velocity curves

Adjustable aftertouch curve

Increased continuous controller data density

U-CTRL functions added

Technical Info

49-key semi-weighted action keyboard with aftertouch (UF50)

Built-in duplex wireless MIDI interface

Over 20 user template, non-volatile memories

Pitch bend and modulation wheels

8 assignable control knobs, preset functions including Cutoff / Resonance / Attack / Release / PAN / Reverb / Chorus / Variation

9 assignable control faders, preset functions including volume for 1-16 channels and master volume, and drawbar for organ sounds.

LED data display, control button including program, transpose, octave, channel, keyboard split.

6 assignable shortcut knobs

6 sequencer remote buttons, including REC, PLAY, STOP, FAST REWIND, REWIND AND RETURN TO START, etc.

Panel page and layer button, data adjustment knobs.

1 MIDI-out port

Adapter port 9V 1500mA, power switch

Breath controller port

Sustain pedal and volume pedal jacks

USB MIDI port, Class-compliant for Win XP and Mac OS X, Power can be supplied via USB

Support and tested with most professional audio/MIDI sequencers

U-CTRL mode

Optional firewire expansion board

Dimensions (W x D x H) UF50: 859 x 348 x 113 mm

Weight: 8.2 kg

WIDI-XU Wireless MIDI Interface Specification

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): 859 x 348 x 113 mm

Weight: 8.2 kg

NOTE: New UF v2.0 firmware available at CME's online site, adds the following features:

Adds Pro Tools modes in U-CTRL function.

Adjusts the MIDI Route.

Optimises the keyboard's velocity sensitivity.

Opimises the keyboard's operating and display manner

Rectifies the bank number error when sending the tone data

Stabilises the pitch bend transferring data.

Fixes known bugs and errors