User Manual RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 Classic Analog Drum Machine with 16 Drum Sounds, 64 Step Sequencer, Wave Designer and Dual-Mode Filter 2 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual Table of Contents Thank you ....................................................................... 2 Important Safety Instructions ...................................... 3 Legal Disclaimer ............................................................. 3 Limited warranty ............................................................ 3 1. Introduction ............................................................... 4 2. Features ...................................................................... 5 3. Front and Rear Panel Control Layout ....................... 5 4. Overview .................................................................... 8 5. Creating a Pattern (Step Mode) ................................ 9 6. Playing a Pattern (Pattern Mode) ........................... 11 7. Creating a Song (Pattern Chaining Mode) ............ 11 8. Creating a Song Chain (Song Mode) ...................... 12 9. Wave Designer ......................................................... 12 10. Analog Filter........................................................... 13 11. Settings ................................................................... 14 12. Software Updates ................................................. 17 13. Parameters ............................................................. 18 14. SysEx information ................................................. 21 15. RD-8 Set-up Example ...........................................24 16. Specifications .........................................................26 17. Glossary ..................................................................27 Thank you Thank you very much for expressing your confidence in Behringer by purchasing the RD-8 Rhythm Designer with 16 original drum sounds, 64-step sequencer, integrated Wave Designer, integrated dual-mode filter, 11 independent analog outputs plus a mono mix, 16 authentic step pads, 16 pattern changes per song and an easily readable 7-segment 4-character LED display for tempo. 3 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual Important Safety 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 20. Please keep the environmental aspects of battery Instructions or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug battery collection point. has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide 21. Use this apparatus in tropical and/or blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the moderate climates. provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or LEGAL DISCLAIMER pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, Terminals marked with this symbol carry Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which may and the point where they exit from the apparatus. electrical current of sufficient magnitude be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in to constitute risk of electric shock. 11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by part upon any description, photograph, or statement Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with the manufacturer. contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are subject to change without ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other 12. Use only with the notice. All trademarks are the property of their installation or modification should be performed only cart, stand, tripod, bracket, respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, by qualified personnel. or table specified by the Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, manufacturer, or sold with This symbol, wherever it appears, Behringer, Bugera, Auratone and Coolaudio are the apparatus. When a cart alerts you to the presence of uninsulated trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe is used, use caution when dangerous voltage inside the Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands moving the cart/apparatus enclosure - voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a Ltd. 2019 All rights reserved. risk of shock. combination to avoid injury from tip-over. This symbol, wherever it appears, 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or alerts you to important operating and LIMITED WARRANTY when unused for long periods of time. maintenance instructions in the For the applicable warranty terms and conditions accompanying literature. Please read the manual. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s Servicing is required when the apparatus has been Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at Caution damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug musictribe.com/warranty. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen remove the top cover (or the rear section). into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has Zhongshan Eurotec Electronics Limited qualified personnel. been dropped. No. 10 Wanmei Road, South China Modern Chinese Caution 15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket Medicine Park, Nanlang Town, 528451, Zhongshan City, To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, outlet with a protective earthing connection. Guangdong Province, China do not expose this appliance to rain and 16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, remain readily operable. such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 17. Correct disposal of this Caution product: This symbol indicates These service instructions are for use that this product must not be by qualified service personnel only. disposed of with household To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any waste, according to the WEEE servicing other than that contained in the operation Directive (2012/19/EU) and instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified your national law. This product service personnel. should be taken to a collection center licensed for the 1. Read these instructions. recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have 2. Keep these instructions. a possible negative impact on the environment and 3. Heed all warnings. human health due to potentially hazardous substances 4. Follow all instructions. that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. For more information about where you can take your 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. city office, or your household waste collection service. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as 18. Do not install in a confined space, such as a book radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus case or similar unit. (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 19. Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus. 4 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual About the RD-8 1. Introduction • Authentic recreation of the influential and highly sought after legendary An ultra-affordable leap into the warm world of analog drum beats, the analog drum machine Behringer RD-8 gives you the power to create fascinating rhythms with incredible • 16 original drum sounds with additional parameters and power and ease. The RD-8’s pure analog signal uses legendary analog circuits global Accent capability with some additional pots for more parameters. • Modern and versatile workflow provides enhanced playability, enabling you The RD-8 is ideal for the studio and/or the road. Owning an RD-8 gives you all the to create captivating live performances power of a classic drum machine in a flexible package with the ability to create bewildering beats. • Powerful 64-step drum sequencer supports poly-meter, step-repeat, note-repeat, Real-Time Triggering, track-mute and track-solo 1.1 Before you get started • Integrated FX bus features Wave Designer and dual-mode Analog Filter with The RD-8 was carefully packed in the factory to guarantee safe transport. per voice assignment Nevertheless, we recommend that you carefully examine the packaging and its • Live recording, editing and playback of Analog Filter cutoff via automation contents for any signs of physical damage that may have occurred during transit. If the unit is damaged, please do NOT return it to us, but notify your dealer and • Storage of up to 16 songs and 256 patterns, all of which can be imported/ the shipping company immediately, otherwise claims for damage or replacement exported during playback for unlimited songs and patterns may not be granted. • Pattern Mode allows arrangement of patterns into full songs and setting number of repeats per song part 1.1.1 Initial operation • Song Mode allows chaining songs together for live sets and Be sure that there is enough space around the unit for cooling purposes and,