I just got both the Behringer BCF2000 and Logic Express 7.2. This is, after a fair bit of consideration and contemplation, what I consider to be the first step up from GarageBand and: a Powerwave (for people who don’t have bands with drums) or a Firepod (for people who do have bands with drums).
Behringer makes decent gear at a great price. They save their money on documentation. You might as well put their manuals in the WC for better use. Which brings us to the How-To.
How to set up the BCF2000 to work well with Logic Express 7.2
Goal:
Make the BCF2000 do it’s best to emulate the Logic Control MIDI controller to the best of the BCF2000’s ability and as quickly as possible.
Before you proceed: This article is not for you if you have rotary knob BCR2000, but here’s a link
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If you own a business with infinitely customizable products you likely either use Basecamp from 37signals aka 37 Signals. If said product involves text or “copy” you wish your clients would use Writeboards. They don’t though.
Writeboards are great for people who enjoy learning new skills and also enjoy paying less time for production of things that use copy or text.
But the learning curve is just steep enough that no one really uses them.
Below you see what I enter for my first Writeboard. Please, if you have additions/subtractions/improvements, let me know.
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There have been a few occasions where I have had clients who were truly interested in how I make things work on a communication level. I’ve finally sat down and compiled all the bits of starter-info that I use to explain it to them. Keep in mind that every designer has a different process or system or inspiration method that works allows them to make what they make. I am not attempting to degrade or defame anyone else’s methods.
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