The Behringer RD-9 Drum Machine breathes new life into one of the most iconic drum machines ever made. Staying true to the original, it retains all the features and circuitry that made the original so popular, just with a few choice additions for 21st-century functionality.
One of the most notable new features is the ability to adjust the tuning level, attack, and decay of each of the sounds. This gives you intricate control over your percussion sounds, allowing you to unleash your creativity to its full potential. Sculpt your sustain and attack with the innovative Wave Designer, and experiment with cutoff frequencies and resonance with the highly adaptive filter.
Built with the modern musician in mind, the RD-9 Drum Machine features expanded connectivity, including MIDI I/O and a USB port, so you can use it for music production as well as for live use. Explore the RD-9 and find out why this favorite of Daft Punk and 808 State has been brought back to life.
Classic sounds, modern performance. Bringing an icon up to date, the Behringer RD-9 Drum Machine is still packed to the brim with the drum sounds that have defined the EDM scene since ’83. Each of the 11 original drum sounds is included, so you can capture the iconic sounds of a 909-style drum machine. It also features a built-in wave designer, which is perfect for sound design. Also included is a highly flexible Dual Mode Filter, which can be switched between LPF and HPF settings to suit your needs.
In-depth expanded controls. While retaining the same design and features as the original, the RD-9 expands the functionality of the drum machine with all-new features set to take your music creation to the next level. The powerful sequencer now includes step repeat, note repeat, live step-overdubbing, and real-time triggering. This unlocks the ability to create songs on the fly by enabling recording in pattern mode.
This allows you to create songs via various patterns. Each of the 11 drum sounds now comes with its own tuning level, attack, and decay controls, so you can sculpt and shape the sound, resulting in a more varied sound palette. You can tweak these while you record or during live sets to create variation and progression. Add a little spice to your live sets and songs using the autofill feature, perfect for creating build-ups and transitions.
User-friendly layout. Feature-packed without sacrificing ease of use, the RD-9 features a simple layout that’s easy to navigate. Even with the integration of one of the most powerful step sequencers ever created, which can store up to 64 patterns and 16 songs, with a continuously variable swing allowing you to mimic a real drummer, you’ll never get lost. This simplicity is a real asset as it makes it quick and easy to create beats and get them sounding spot on.
This accessibility extends to connectivity too. USB connectivity allows for sync and MIDI triggering, which enables the RD-9 to be controlled by your DAW if desired. This gives you the power to swap songs and patterns or trigger individual sounds from your computer.
Features:
– Faithful recreation of a 909-style drum machine with analog/digital hybrid sound engine
– 11 drum sounds found in the original, complete with expanded parameters and global accent capability
– 64-step drum sequencer with poly-meter, step-repeat, note-repeat, real-time triggering, and much more
– Analog outputs for each of the 11 drum sounds – perfect for external processing and recording rhythms
– Store up to 16 songs and 256 patterns. Export/import them during playback for unlimited possibilities
– Live recording and editing of the analog filter cutoff via automation
– Turn your arrangements into full songs using Pattern Mode
– Create live sets using Song Mode – perfect for chaining songs together and expanding ideas
– Versatile analog/digital connectivity with MIDI I/O/Thru and USB port for connecting to external devices
– USB MIDI Trigger and Internal sync options
– Precision encoders for editing Tempo, Swing, Probability, Flam, and Random parameters
– Crisp LED display for easy navigation and editing parameters
– Headphone and main outputs via 1/4-inch connectors
Specifications:
– Voices: Number of sounds: 11
– Connectivity: Outputs: Phones, Mono, Voice out, MIDI In/Out/Thru, Trigger outs, Sync in/out, USB
– Volume controls: Master, phones return (input)
– Wave Designer Bus: 10 voices independently assignable
– Analog Filter Type: State variable 12 dB slope
– Sync Section Mode selector: INT/MIDI/USB/TRIG selectable
– Sequencer Section Edit buttons: Save, copy, erase, and dump
– Mode buttons: Song, pattern, and step
– Control: Encoder for data editing, playback controls
– Data mode: Tempo/swing/prob/flam selectable
– Auto scroll: On/off, rewind length, fast forward
– Trigger: On/off, repeat division, step repeat, note repeat
– Track: Mute/solo selectable
– Step: Buttons, 16 step enter buttons
– Settings: Enter settings mode, use step buttons to select operation
Power Supply: External power adapter: 18 V DC, 1000 mA
Power consumption: 14.4 W typical
Environmental: Operating temperature range: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Physical: Dimensions (H x W x D): 78 x 477 x 264 mm // (3.1 x 18.8 x 10.4″)
Weight: 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs)
Product Code: RD-9
