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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