The Behringer RD-8 MKII is an analog drum machine designed to make classic beats. Its analog sound engine gives you an authentic sound that will take you back in time. There are also 16 separate drum sounds with the possibility to tweak these individually.
If you want to send and process individual drum tracks, there are 11 independent analog outputs to use. And the RD-8 is amazing for live performance too. It features a 64-step sequencer with in-depth controls pattern and song storage and much more so you’ll be getting awesome rhythms with the RD-8 in no time.
A classic reborn The RD-8 MKII takes a modern twist on classic drum machine design. It uses the 662 OTA chip creating that timeless 808 sound. Produce everything from earth-shattering kicks to snappy hats.
Perform live with style Perform live beats. The RD-8 MKII has a host of features to make live use easy. Step repeat note repeat real-time triggering live over-dubbing. All of this makes it super easy to make songs as you go.
Powerful control This drum machine is easy to use but has plenty of in-depth controls for powerful rhythmic shaping. Find a wave designer with individual attack and sustain controls. And a dual-mode 12 dB filter toggleable between LPF and HPF. It also features the option for parameter chaining. This allows you to customize how individual parameters function – either globally or switching on with specific songs or patterns. And if you want to control the RD-8 externally you can use USB control for sync and MIDI triggering.
Features Uses an authentic analog sound engine for a classic sound Has 16 drum sounds with extra parameters and global accent capability Authentic sound created by a 662 OTA chip 64-step drum sequencer with poly-meter step-repeat note-repeat real-time triggering track-mute and track-solo Record and process drums separately thanks 11 separate analog outputs FX bus integrated with Wave Designer and a dual-mode Analog Filter Automate the recording editing and playback of the analog filter live Save rhythms for later with storage for up to 16 songs and 256 patterns Use pattern mode and arrange patterns into entire tracks Chain multiple songs together in song mode for live performance Improvise easily with the Auto Scroll feature Link with other devices using MIDI In/Out/Thru USB implementation and more Multiple sync options with USB MIDI clock and more Easy to change settings using the high-visibility LED display Use an encoder to edit Tempo Swing Probability Flam and Random Headphone and main outputs provide powerful audio
Specifications
Voices Number of sounds: 16 Type: Analog Number of simultaneous voices: 11 (12 including global accent) Sound controls: Accent: Level Bass drum: Level tone decay tuning Snare drum: Level tone snappy Low mid hi conga / low mid hi tom: Level tuning voice selection Claves / rim shot: Level voice selection Maracas / hand clap: Level offset voice selection Cow bell: Level Cymbal: Level tone decay Open hat: Level tone decay Closed hat: Level tone Select buttons: 16 Voice select buttons
Connectivity
Outputs: 1 x 1/4″ TRS stereo 8 Ω impedance Mono: 1 x 1/4″ TRS servo-balanced Voice out: 11 x 1/4″ TS unbalanced MIDI In Out & Thru: 3 x 5-pin DIN Trigger outs: 3 x +5 V 1 ms pulse Clock in / out: 2 x 1/8″ TS USB: Class compliant USB 2.0 type B Supported operating systems: Windows 7 or higher Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher Volume controls: Master phones Return (Input): 1 x 1/4″ TRS balanced Wave Designer Bus: 11 voices independently assignable Controls: Attack: -15 to +15 dB adjustable Sustain: -24 to +24 dB adjustable Send button: On/off switchable Sig LED: Red
Analog Filter
Type: State variable 12 dB slope Cutoff: 10 Hz – 15 kHz adjustable Resonance: 0 – 10 adjustable HPF button: LPF / HPF mode switchable On button: On / off switchable
Sync Section
Mode selector: Internal / MIDI / USB / Clock selectable Sequencer Section Edit buttons: Save copy erase and dump Mode buttons: Song pattern and step Control: Encoder for data editing Playback controls: Tap / hold record stop play / pause Data mode: Tempo / swing / prob / flam selectable Auto scroll: On / off rewind length (16 / 32 / 48 / 64 selectable) fast forward Trigger: On / off repeat division (1 / 2 / 4 / 8 selectable) step repeat note repeat Track: Mute / solo selectable Step buttons: 16 step enter buttons
Settings
Settings: Enter settings mode use step buttons to select operation Autofill Autofill: Enter autofill selection mode
Songs / Storage
Song mode: Chain any of the 16 songs together for full sets Pattern / Storage Capacity: 16 songs 16 patterns each Pattern mode: Up to 99 iterations per pattern/part Steps: 64 steps
Power Supply
External power adapter: 18 V DC 1000 mA Power consumption: 15 W typical Environmental Operating temperature range: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Physical
Dimensions (H x W x D): 77 x 498 x 265 mm (3.0 x 19.6 x 10.4″) Weight: 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs)
