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General| Type | Drum Machine |
|---|---|
| Sound Engine | Analog |
| Number of Instruments | 16 |
| MIDI I/O | In/Out/Thru |
| Sequencer | 64-step |
| Patterns | 16 |
| Songs | 8 |
| Sync I/O | Sync In/Out |
| Headphones | 1/4" TRS |
Essential safety measures for operating the RD-8 to prevent hazards.
Music Tribe's liability limitations and warranty conditions.
Introduction to the RD-8, its features, and manual structure.
Initial setup, packaging inspection, and environmental considerations.
Classic analog sound, powerful 64-step sequencer, and modern workflow.
Live features, Wave Designer, Dual-Mode Filter, and Polymeter.
Parameter Chaining, Auto Fill, USB control, and I/O options.
Detailed description of controls on the top panel, including Volume and Filter sections.
Controls for Wave Designer, editing functions, and synchronization modes.
Controls for tempo, recording, playback, and auto scroll features.
Functions for repeating steps/notes and managing tracks (mute/solo).
Controls for individual voice levels, tuning, tone, decay, and accent.
Description of all rear panel I/O ports and connectors.
Details on audio/clock connections, USB MIDI, and SynthTool App.
Steps for connecting audio, power, and MIDI devices.
Step-by-step guide to recording and saving patterns.
In-depth explanation of controls for each of the 16 voices.
Methods for copying, erasing patterns, and adjusting pattern length.
Using the Auto Fill feature to insert rhythmic fills.
Step Repeat, Note Repeat, Track Mute, and Solo functions.
Step-by-step process to link patterns to form songs.
Handling live and stored data, and erasing them.
Arranging songs into chains for live performance playback.
Adjusting attack, sustain, and assigning voices to the FX bus.
Using CUTOFF, RESONANCE, ON controls, and live filter mode.
Recording filter sweeps and programming per step.
Configuring MIDI channels, forward, and device ID.
Setting tempo, swing, probability, flam, and analog clock modes.
Mapping MIDI notes and setting preferences for map, filter, and poly.
Configuring polymeter, step size, and auto advance preferences.
Configuring auto scroll, bus send, mute, and solo preferences.
Adjusting random triggers, step probability, and flam effects.
Programming note repeats and selecting step sizes.
Selecting sync sources and toggling data parameters.
Checking firmware version and performing a factory reset.
Details of the Global Settings file and preferences for parameter control.
Description of global parameters and song arrangement data.
Parameters within the Song Data file comparable to global parameters.
Contents of individual pattern data files and their parameters.
New features introduced in firmware version V2.0.2.
Visual example of connecting the RD-8 with other devices.
Another visual example of RD-8 connectivity with studio gear.
Detailed list of technical specifications for the RD-8.
Glossary of useful terms, abbreviations, and symbols used in the manual.
Further explanations of terms from Output to Voice.
FCC compliance information for the RD-8 device.
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