Behringer RD-8 MKII
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Essential Information About the Behringer RD-8 MKII Drum Machine
Essential Information About the Behringer RD-8 MKII Drum Machine
- 16-voice analog engine for punchy kicks, snares, and hats with a vintage character.
- 64-step sequencer ultra-smooth with Poly-Meter, step/note repeat, mute and solo per track.
- Built-in Wave Designer to shape the attack and sustain of each part.
- Dual-mode filter low-pass/high-pass for creative transitions and sweeps in live performance.
Manufacturer Information
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A Modern Tribute to Legendary Drum Machines
The RD-8 MKII follows in the footsteps of analog drum machines that defined the aesthetic of electronic music. Behringer has modernized the experience while preserving the sought-after analog warmth, adding generous connectivity and contemporary performance tools. It positions itself as an accessible and powerful solution for those wanting to recapture the flavor of classic rhythms with a modern workflow.Who Is It For and What For?
Ideal for beatmakers, producers, and live performers from beginner to advanced levels, the RD-8 MKII excels in techno, house, electro, hip-hop, synthwave, ambient, or rhythmic sound design in post-production studios and film scoring. Its quick learning curve and dedicated controls make it an instrument designed for live use, while remaining a reliable studio tool thanks to its individual outputs and extensive pattern and song storage.Features and New Additions
The 100% analog percussion engine delivers 16 distinct voices with immediate impact. The 64-step sequencer allows programming in step or real-time triggering, Poly-Meter for independent rhythmic signatures per track, step and note repeat for instant fills, as well as mute/solo functions per track to structure your breaks.The "Wave Designer" module sculpts micro-dynamics (attack/sustain) while the dual-mode filter, placed on the main output, enables very musical low-pass/high-pass sweeps. With 16 songs and 256 patterns in memory, automatic sequence scrolling, and an LED screen for visual feedback, the RD-8 MKII combines fast workflow and stage reliability. Connectivity includes USB, MIDI In/Out/Thru, Clock in/out, 16 individual outputs, and a Main Return for integrating external effects.
Technical specifications
| Category | Rhythm box | Number of Midi tracks | 0 |
| Sampler | No | MIDI I/O | IN, OUT, THRU (DIN), MIDI PAR USB |
| Max polyphony | 16 | USB to Host port | Yes |
| Technology | Analog | Inputs | USB, Midi, sync in |
| Synthesis type | Analog, Subtractive | Outputs | USB, headphone, Midi, sync out, jack |
| Number of audio tracks | 16 | ||
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Excellent mythical machine from the 80s, universal as much in post-punk hip hop, even industrial metal, nothing like analog and I mean good for everything!
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Very good product I am delighted
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Behringer RD-8 MKII analog?
The drum engine is 100% analog and offers 16 distinct voices. Subtractive synthesis contributes to the rhythmic character sought in electronic music styles.
Can many patterns be recorded and chained?
The memory stores 256 patterns and 16 songs. The 64-step sequencer allows step-by-step or real-time programming. The auto-sequence scrolling facilitates chaining parts.
What outputs are available on the RD-8 MKII?
The connectivity includes 16 individual outputs, a headphone output, and jack outputs. A Main Return input allows reintegrating an external effect on the main output.
Can the RD-8 MKII sync via MIDI and clock?
The MIDI DIN In, Out, and Thru ports, as well as USB MIDI, ensure integration into hardware or computer setups. Clock In and Clock Out connections are also present for synchronization.
What functions are available for breaks and fills in live performance?
Mute and solo functions are available on each track to build breaks. Step and note repeat allow creating instant fills. The Poly-Meter enables independent time signatures per track.
