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Behringer RD-8 MKII User Manual

Behringer RD-8 MKII
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User Manual
RD-8 MKII
Classic Analog Drum Machine with 16 Drum Sounds, 64 Step Sequencer,
Wave Designer and Dual-Mode Filter
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Behringer RD-8 MKII Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBehringer
ModelRD-8 MKII
CategoryMusic Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

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Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION / RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

warnings about electrical hazards and precautions.

General Safety Precautions

general safety instructions for operating the apparatus.

Disposal of Product

instructions for the environmentally sound disposal of the product.

Legal Disclaimer

legal information regarding liability and trademarks.

Limited Warranty

information about the product's warranty terms.

RD-8 MKII Features

A Past Masterpiece Rejuvenated

description of the RD-8 MKII's analog design inspiration.

Powerful and Feature Rich Sequencer

details on the RD-8 MKII's advanced 64-step sequencer.

A Design for Life

focus on live performance features and workflow.

Advanced Dual-Mode Filter

explanation of the 12 dB filter with HPF/LPF capabilities.

Wave Shaping Goodness

description of the Wave Designer for sound shaping.

Polymeter Mode

explanation of creating complex overlapping rhythms.

Parameter Chaining

setting persistent preferences for parameters.

Creative Auto Fill

function for adding fills to compositions.

USB Control

MIDI and DAW integration via USB.

Trigger Happy Controls and Connectivity

overview of physical controls and audio/MIDI connections.

Front and Rear Panel Control Layout

Volume Section

controls for master and headphone output levels.

Analog Filter Section

controls for the dual-mode analog filter.

Wave Designer

controls for attack, sustain, and signal routing.

Edit Section

controls for saving, copying, erasing, and dumping data.

Mode Section

buttons for selecting SONG, PATTERN, and STEP modes.

Sync Section

options for synchronizing with external devices.

Playback Controls

controls for tempo, recording, playback, and data editing.

Auto Scroll Section

settings for automatic screen scrolling and playback navigation.

Step & Note Repeat Section

controls for step and note repeat functions.

Track Control and Settings

controls for muting, soloing, settings, and autofill.

Voice Control

controls for individual voice levels, tuning, tone, decay, and accent.

Rear Panel Connections

Power and Main Outputs

connections for power, headphones, mono output, and return.

MIDI and USB Connections

ports for MIDI and USB communication.

Individual Voice Outputs

dedicated outputs for each drum sound.

Trigger and Sync Connections

ports for external triggering and clock synchronization.

Overview

Connections

summary of audio and clock connections.

Software Setup

details on USB connectivity and SYNTHTRIBE app.

Hardware Setup

guidance on connecting and powering the unit.

Voice Section

description of individual voice controls and sounds.

Creating a Pattern (Step Mode)

How to record a basic 16-step pattern:

step-by-step guide to recording a pattern.

How to save a pattern:

instructions for saving created patterns.

Auto Save

How to dump a pattern:

instructions for outputting pattern data via SysEx.

Auto Fill

How to use Auto Fill

guide to programming and using auto fills.

Pattern length

How to copy a pattern:

steps for copying patterns between memory locations.

How to erase a pattern:

procedure for deleting patterns.

Playing a Pattern (Pattern Mode)

Step Repeat

function for repeating steps during playback.

Note Repeat

function for repeating notes during playback.

Creating a Song (Pattern Chaining Mode)

To chain songs:

steps for linking patterns to form a song.

Creating a Song Chain (Song Mode)

To chain songs:

steps for linking multiple songs together.

Wave Designer

How to assign voices to the FX bus:

procedure for routing voices to the FX bus.

Analog Filter

Live Filter Mode

toggling between manual and automated filter control.

Settings

11.1 MIDI

configuration of MIDI input/output and USB forwarding.

11.2 USB

settings for USB MIDI channels and forwarding.

11.3 CLOCK

configuration of clock synchronization sources and preferences.

11.4 MAP

remapping MIDI note numbers to voices.

11.5 PREFS

global, song, or pattern preferences for various parameters.

11.6 FILTER

programming filter cutoff settings as automation.

11.7 POLY (Polymetric)

explains polymeter mode and its settings.

11.8 RAND (Random)

function for randomizing step triggers.

11.9 PROB (Probability)

setting probability of programmed steps playing.

11.10 FLAM

simulating drummer's flam effect.

11.11 RPT (Note repeat)

programming step repeats for ratchet effects.

11.12 Step Size Preference

setting the duration of each step in a pattern.

11.13 SYNC

configuring synchronization options.

11.14 DATA MODE

toggling between parameters for adjustment.

Software Updates

To check the current firmware version:

steps to view the current firmware version.

To reset to default factory settings:

procedure for performing a factory reset.

Parameters

Global Settings File

description of global settings and preferences.

Settings

list of global settings and their values.

Preferences

list of preferences and their global/song/pattern scope.

Global Parameters

Song Arrangement

Song Parameters

Song Data Files

Pattern Data Files

Pattern Data

Pattern Parameters

New Features Overview

New features in V2.0.2

list of new features added in firmware version 2.0.2.

New features in V2.0.4

list of new features added in firmware version 2.0.4.

New features in V2.0.6.

list of new features added in firmware version 2.0.6.

New features in V2.1.2.

list of new features added in firmware version 2.1.2.

RD-8 MKII Set-up Example

Specifications

Voices

details on the RD-8 MKII's sound capabilities.

Connectivity

listing of all input and output ports.

Wave Designer

specifications for the Wave Designer controls.

Analog Filter

specifications for the analog filter section.

Sync Section

specifications for sync modes.

Sequencer Section

specifications for sequencer features.

Settings

overview of settings menu options.

Autofill

specification for autofill function.

Songs/Storage

details on song storage and song mode.

Pattern/Storage

specifications for pattern storage and capacity.

Power Supply

power requirements for the unit.

Environmental

operating temperature range.

Physical

dimensions and weight of the unit.

Glossary

Federal Communications Commission Compliance Information

Behringer RD-8 MKII

FCC compliance details for the RD-8 MKII.

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