CME’s original UF series of full-function Master Keyboards became an instant classic as one of the most convenient and cost-effective full-function master keyboards in the world. Now, with the v2 series, including the UF-80, CME has created the first keyboards with built-in wireless MIDI. Thanks to the innovative WIDI-XU wireless MIDI interface (included), which works with both Macs and PCs, the CME UF-80 controller keyboard gives you 262 feet worth of wireless freedom—perfect for performances.

The durable aluminum case of the CME UF-80 houses more than just a 88-key hammer-action keyboard with aftertouch. Some of the exclusive v2 features include the CME keyboard’s all-new circuit design, a redesigned panel function for more convenient control, an expansion slot with MIDI-in, increased velocity curves and continuous controller data density, a user template save function, and U-CTRL functions. The CME UF-80 MIDI controller offers you plenty of opportunity for shaping your sound including 8 assignable control knobs with preset functions (Cutoff, Attack, Release, etc.), 9 assignable control faders with preset functions for volume options and drawbar for organs sounds, 6 assignable shortcut knobs, 6 sequencer remote buttons (Record, Play, Stop, Fast Rewind, etc.), plus panel pager and layer buttons, and data adjustment knobs. The CME UF-80 controller keyboard also has a MIDI-out port, breath controller port, sustain and volume pedal jacks.

New functions

– Built-in duplex wireless MIDI interface with error correction function
– USB plug-and-play MIDI interface
– Firmware upgrade or 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

Features

– 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
– Dimension: (W x D x H)：1408 x 372 x 150 mm, 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.
– Dimension (W x D x H)：73 x 23 x 9 mm
– Weight：12g

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