The Behringer RD-6 Analog Drum Machine is designed to deliver a classic analog drum sound. It features eight drum sounds, including an extra clap sound inspired by a classic drum machine. With a 64-step sequencer onboard, you can program groovy drum patterns easily. The true analog circuitry captures the essence of the original drum machine, bringing 606-style sequencing into the modern era.
The RD-6 offers eight powerful drum sounds, including the iconic clap sound that has been used in many dance and hip-hop songs. It also provides various connections such as MIDI and USB for connecting to your computer, 3.5mm jack outputs for each voice, and extra patch points for easy interfacing with other gear.
The design of the RD-6 is based on a classic drum machine, embodying the 606-style design while incorporating new connectivity and enhancements for the modern era. Its compact size makes it perfect for creating loops and sequences on the fly. The drum machine features eight distinct and powerful drum sounds, complete with accent and mix parameter controls to modify the tones of your sounds in real-time. It even includes the sought-after clap sound from another classic drum machine, which has been extensively used in dance and modern trap/hip-hop music. The sound quality is crisp and powerful, capturing the nuances that made the original drum machine iconic.
The RD-6 is equipped with a 64-step sequencer that allows you to create loops and percussive ideas in real-time. You can mix between the eight drum sounds, creating song ideas and grooves that can be used in music production. The step sequencer enables you to switch between 32 patterns on the fly, making it ideal for live performances. By chaining patterns together, you can create songs up to eight and a half minutes long, allowing you to progress through grooves seamlessly. The ergonomic layout, consisting of 26 buttons and 11 knobs, provides versatile control over your sounds and levels.
The RD-6 features true analog circuitry, faithfully recreating the authentic sound of the original drum machine. It retains the original design, including 16 step buttons with LED indicators. The recreation of the original circuitry utilizes matched transistors to capture the tonality and power of the iconic drum machine. Additionally, it incorporates a distortion circuitry modeled after the RAT synthesizer’s onboard effect, enabling you to push the boundaries of your drum sounds and add spice and edge to your music.
With its compact design, the RD-6 is highly portable and can be taken with you anywhere. It offers MIDI and USB connectivity, allowing easy integration with your favorite music production software. It also provides a wide range of connectivity options, including outputs for each of the eight drum sounds. The RD-6 is available in various colors to suit your style.
In terms of specifications, the drum machine features 8 analog drum sounds, analog circuitry, a 64-step sequencer, built-in distortion effect, real-time switching of up to 32 patterns, and patch points for interfacing with other equipment. It supports USB and MIDI connectivity and is compatible with Windows 7 or higher, as well as Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher.
The RD-6-GP model has dimensions of 56 x 305 x 165 mm (2.2 x 12 x 6.5″) and weighs 0.9 kg (2.0 lbs). The shipping weight is 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs).
In summary, the Behringer RD-6 Analog Drum Machine is a versatile and powerful drum machine that combines the classic analog drum sound with modern connectivity and features. Its compact design, intuitive sequencer, and authentic analog circuitry make it a valuable tool for musicians, producers, and live performers.
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