BehringerRD-8MKII Analog Drum Machine

Behringer RD-8MKII

Behringer's RD-8 MkII is a revitalized recreation of the most iconic drum machine of all time. Re-live, recreate, and re-purpose the tones of Chicago acid house, the genesis of modern hip-hop, and the backbone of techno with this stunning adaptation of one of the most influential electronic instruments. If you want kicks that thump and snares that snap, the RD-8 MkII is a stellar and affordable way to find them. With improvements like the addition of the V662 OTA sound chip, the RD-8 MkII provides an exceptionally authentic sound with modern features to empower your workflow.

Offering the same intuitive sequencing style as its source of inspiration (complete with vintage-style buttons), the RD-8 MkII provides a strikingly similar workflow to the original. Its 64-step sequencer is capable of polymeter, step repeat, real-time triggering, and countless other performance features: but its intuitive layout simultaneously makes it simple to lay out a driving, reliable rhythm in no time. Pattern mode and song mode provide access to extended sequencing potential, allowing for the creation of lengthy, evolving rhythms.

The internal FX bus provides a Wave Designer and dual-mode Analog Filter. The Wave Designer provides attack and sustain controls, applicable to individual voices for dynamic shaping of the core drum sounds. The switchable lowpass/highpass, 12dB filter provides access to all manner of sweeps and ringing resonances: and best of all, cutoff knob movement can be recorded to the sequencer, overdubbed, or step-edited for precise tonal sculpting.

All of this combined with 11 individual audio outputs, extensive connectivity options, parameter chaining, and more makes the RD-8 MkII a true 21st-century rhythm machine worthy of the 808 legacy.

RD-8MKII Features

• Analog reimagining of a classic drum machine
• 16 drum sounds with extra parameters and global Accent
• V662 OTA sound chip for exceptionally authentic sound
• Modern workflow built around classic sequencer style
• 64-step sequencer supports polymeter, step repeat, direct note triggering, note repeat, and track soloing/muting
• Per-voice assignment to integrated Wave Designer and dual-mode Analog Filter
• Live recording of Analog Filter cutoff automation
• Stores up to 256 patterns and 16 songs, which may be imported/exported via USB
• Pattern mode and Song mode for extended compositional and performance possibilities
• Sync via USB, MIDI, or analog clock
• 11 independent, direct analog outputs for single voices
• Probability, Flam, and Random sequencing options available
• Vintage-style buttons for authentic look and feel