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Behringer RD-8 MKII

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Description

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.

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

Sound Engine

  • 16 analog drum sounds
  • Dual-mode low-pass/high-pass filter on the main output
  • Built-in Wave Designer (attack and sustain shaping)

Sequencer and Performance

  • 64-step sequencer with Poly-Meter
  • Step programming and real-time triggering
  • Step repeat and note repeat
  • Mute and solo track functions
  • Auto-scroll function
  • Storage for up to 16 songs and 256 patterns

Audio Connectivity

  • Main line output on 6.3 mm jack
  • 16 individual line outputs (voices) on 6.3 mm jacks
  • 3 trigger outputs on 6.3 mm jacks
  • Main Return on 6.3 mm jack
  • Headphone output on 6.3 mm jack

Synchronization and Data

  • Clock input and output on 3.5 mm mini-jack
  • USB port for communication/management
  • MIDI In/Out/Thru

Interface and Power

  • LED screen for status and navigation
  • Connection for external power supply
Brand reference number: RD-8 MKII_EU1

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