CME UF80 88-Key Hammer-Action Controller

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Built-in wireless MIDI interface. World’s first master keyboard with multi-function expansion board.

CME UF80 88-Key Hammer-Action Controller

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

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

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Email: support@cme-pro.com
Web: https://www.cme-pro.com/support/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (8 ratings)
Submitted April 15, 2013 by Russ J in Seattle, WA

"Best Piano Touch for a MIDI Controller"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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If you are looking for a great hammer action MIDI controller look no further than the UF80 Classic. I have tried all the other 88 note actions and nothing comes close. Saw Jordan Ruddess of Dream Theater play one at the NAMM show, so I tested it and now I know why he was playing it - nothing comes close to this.

Musical Background:

Professional

Musical Style:

Jazz, Rock, Classical
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