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The Behringer RD-8 analog drum machine packs the world's most famous drum machine into a familiar retro-inspired package. Experience the same snappy snare, clicky rimshot, sizzling hi-hats, and one-of-a-kind cowbell, along with the massive bass drum sound that changed the world forever. Harness the sound made famous by artists such as Marvin Gaye (“Sexual Healing”), Afrika Bambaataa (“Planet Rock”), and countless others. Plus, the MKII edition includes a V662 OTA sound chip to provide the most authentic 808 experience yet! If you want a classic analog drum machine for your studio, Sweetwater is sure you’ll be impressed with the Behringer RD-8 analog drum machine.





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16 analog drum sounds





Just like the original, the Behringer RD-8 offers 16 analog drum sounds to create with. Accents can be added to every sound for more dynamic performances. And to support modern workflows, the RD-8 features 11 independent outputs, allowing you to process and record your sounds independently. Speaking of workflow options, you’ll also find USB connectivity, MIDI in/out/thru, trigger outputs, and sync I/O.





Craft full songs and performances with Pattern Mode and Song Mode





Starting from its 64-step sequencer, the RD-8 is capable of saving up to 256 custom patterns. From there, you can use Pattern Mode to arrange patterns into complete songs, and even program the number of repeats for each song part. For full performances, Song Mode allows you to chain complete songs together ? perfect for live sets or more complex arrangements. Up to 16 songs can be saved for instant recall at any time.





Automatable stereo analog filter





The RD-8 adds to the sonic flexibility of the original unit by adding a stereo analog filter. This dual-mode (LPF/HPF) filter gives you dedicated cutoff and resonance controls, and knob movements can be recorded as part of your pattern.





Behringer RD-8 MKII Analog Drum Machine Features:


Re-creation of a classic analog drum machine with 16 sounds


V662 OTA sound chip provides the most authentic 808 experience yet


Modern workflow enhancements include USB connectivity and MIDI I/O/T


Trigger outs and Sync I/O for integrating modular gear


Craft patterns with the 64-step sequencer, with support for polyrhythms, step repeats, note repeats, real-time triggering, track muting, and track soloing


Built-in effects bus with stereo analog filter (HPF/LPF) and Wave Designer


Pattern mode allows you to chain patterns into full songs, Song mode chains songs into a complete performance or extended composition


Store a total of 256 patterns and 16 full songs


Songs and Patterns can be imported/exported during playback for unlimited performance potential


MIDI in/out/thru and USB connectivity for comprehensive external control


Sync with other gear via USB, MIDI, Clock, or internal clock


11 analog outputs allow you to record and process sounds individually


Probability parameter allows you to create grooves that vary over time