- Home |
- Guitar |
- Bass |
- Keyboard |
- Recording |
- Computer Music |
- Live Sound |
- Drums |
- DJ |
- Accessories |
- Blowouts
This product is no longer available at zZounds.
Shop our website for related products:
(In most cases, a product is unavailable because it has been discontinued by its manufacturer.)
CME UF80 88-Key Hammer-Action Controller
Built-in wireless MIDI interface. World’s first master keyboard with multi-function expansion board.
Our 30-Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee applies on this item. Buy it, and if it isn't just right for you, return it!
Description
Docs
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
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) UF80: 14.88 x 56.32 x 6.00 in.
Weight: 24.7 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): 1408 x 372 x 150 mm
Weight: 24.7 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
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
88-key hammer-action weighted keyboard with aftertouch (UF80)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) UF80: 14.88 x 56.32 x 6.00 in.
Weight: 24.7 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): 1408 x 372 x 150 mm
Weight: 24.7 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
What Our Customers Say About zZounds
"I got the merchandise I ordered within the expected time and in good condition. Perfecto!" - customer on November 9, 2009
CME UF80 88-Key Hammer-Action Controller Reviews
3 out of 10
"This keyboard is a crapshoot (maybe works maybe doesn't). Don't buy it if you want to use an expression pedal."
Feature:
Some cool features...like the wireless USB feature (comes with the keyboard). However, again the lack of ability to use the expression pedals leaves me with an awfully big paper weight. I bought the Garritan Stradivarious Violin program which is awesome but needs both aftertouch and expression pedal. I'm not exactly sure what I'm going to do at this point. Also be forewarned as I've surfed the CME forum that there are lots of problems with this keyboard that are posted on that forum. Nothing is consistant. One keyboard will have one devastating problem while another will have something else. However the universal problem is the expression pedal.
Quality:
The keyboard looks great...but I have to come back to the fact that it does not do what CME says it will do. I can't rate it well when they've hood winked me claiming it would do something that it won't. It's sturdy but weighs a ton (I think it's 70 pounds). If you've got a strong back then you may be ok with it.
Value:
I have to once again go to the fact this keyboard does not work with most expression pedals and the ones it does it works poorly. Anyway I'll let you be the judge.
Desirability:
Looks fine...not incredible but it is attractive.
Sound:
Action is ok. However, one of the big reasons I bought it was for the expression pedal and aftertouch. The aftertouch works fine but the expression pedal input is a joke. Most pedals won't work (I bought the Korg EP2 pedal) and the ones that do don't work well with the board. Check the CME forum if this is a function you want and you will see the comments regarding this issue. CME customer service is basically non existant as well so just know that when buying this keyboard.
Ease of Use:
Again, the wireless USB is cool. You just plug in the thumb drive type of thing and all software is installed without you having to crack so much as a CD open to install. I haven't checked all the functions out...almost afraid to at this point as I can't return it (should have bought it at ZZ sounds but have to learn from my mistakes). Regardless I believe return shipping is something that a customer would have to cover regardless of where it's purchased. That's a bit off of the subject...anyways, the low down is I don't know what else doesn't work that is supposed to...just be forewarned.
Support:
Support? Umm...forget it. I wrote them almost a week ago about this problem and haven't heard so much as a peep from CME. I've read in their forums about firmware updates that people have downloaded only to have there keyboard completely go dead on them and have had it rendered completely unusable. No word is mentioned on the download portion of the CME website and there's no help if something does screw up due to CME's poor directions and/or software.
Overall:
I may have to resign this piece of gear to paperweight status and spend a grand to get something that actually does what I was told this product does but doesn't. Maybe I can dump it on Ebay and at least recoup some of my cost.
Some cool features...like the wireless USB feature (comes with the keyboard). However, again the lack of ability to use the expression pedals leaves me with an awfully big paper weight. I bought the Garritan Stradivarious Violin program which is awesome but needs both aftertouch and expression pedal. I'm not exactly sure what I'm going to do at this point. Also be forewarned as I've surfed the CME forum that there are lots of problems with this keyboard that are posted on that forum. Nothing is consistant. One keyboard will have one devastating problem while another will have something else. However the universal problem is the expression pedal.
Quality:
The keyboard looks great...but I have to come back to the fact that it does not do what CME says it will do. I can't rate it well when they've hood winked me claiming it would do something that it won't. It's sturdy but weighs a ton (I think it's 70 pounds). If you've got a strong back then you may be ok with it.
Value:
I have to once again go to the fact this keyboard does not work with most expression pedals and the ones it does it works poorly. Anyway I'll let you be the judge.
Desirability:
Looks fine...not incredible but it is attractive.
Sound:
Action is ok. However, one of the big reasons I bought it was for the expression pedal and aftertouch. The aftertouch works fine but the expression pedal input is a joke. Most pedals won't work (I bought the Korg EP2 pedal) and the ones that do don't work well with the board. Check the CME forum if this is a function you want and you will see the comments regarding this issue. CME customer service is basically non existant as well so just know that when buying this keyboard.
Ease of Use:
Again, the wireless USB is cool. You just plug in the thumb drive type of thing and all software is installed without you having to crack so much as a CD open to install. I haven't checked all the functions out...almost afraid to at this point as I can't return it (should have bought it at ZZ sounds but have to learn from my mistakes). Regardless I believe return shipping is something that a customer would have to cover regardless of where it's purchased. That's a bit off of the subject...anyways, the low down is I don't know what else doesn't work that is supposed to...just be forewarned.
Support:
Support? Umm...forget it. I wrote them almost a week ago about this problem and haven't heard so much as a peep from CME. I've read in their forums about firmware updates that people have downloaded only to have there keyboard completely go dead on them and have had it rendered completely unusable. No word is mentioned on the download portion of the CME website and there's no help if something does screw up due to CME's poor directions and/or software.
Overall:
I may have to resign this piece of gear to paperweight status and spend a grand to get something that actually does what I was told this product does but doesn't. Maybe I can dump it on Ebay and at least recoup some of my cost.
Submitted: 01/04/2008
Style of Music: All types. Presently in a country band and writing country songs
2 out of 10
zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
"midi sync issues right out of the box for a 800 dollar keyboard"
Overall:
I should of thought twice about buying something made in China. midi sync issues right out of the box. Firmware update just came out, maybe I'll post again if that changes anything. The only good thing about this keyboard is that it really feels like a piano. But also I had problems with a simple damper/sustain pedal: it works intermittently... I'm gonna have to take this one in the pants , I think I would have had better luck with even an middle priced Casio
I should of thought twice about buying something made in China. midi sync issues right out of the box. Firmware update just came out, maybe I'll post again if that changes anything. The only good thing about this keyboard is that it really feels like a piano. But also I had problems with a simple damper/sustain pedal: it works intermittently... I'm gonna have to take this one in the pants , I think I would have had better luck with even an middle priced Casio
Submitted: 03/12/2009
Style of Music: piano
Questions? Our musicians can help you right now!
Mention Priority Code 7W6851Q When You Call.
Toll Free En Español: 800.460.7976 1 AM to
1 AM EST
Shop with those who respect your privacy—
we do.
Copyright © 1996-2009, zZounds Music, LLC.
Terms of use apply.