Behringer Rhythm Designer RD-9 Analog Drum Machine (RD9)

The RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-9 provides all the tools you need to become a master beat-maker, including: 11 drum voices; a 64-step sequencer; wave designer and dual-mode filter – for a full-fledged drum machine that’ll shake the house! Whether you’re new to drum programming or a seasoned pro looking to upgrade your setup, the RD-9 has everything you need to step up to the big leagues.

FEATURES

• Faithful recreation of a 909-style drum machine with analog/digital hybrid sound engine
• Delivers classic analog warmth and grit combined with the versatility of digital sampling
• 11 drum sounds found in the original complete with expanded parameters and global accent capability
• 64-step drum sequencer with poly-meter, step-repeat, note-repeat, real-time triggering and much more
• Analog outputs for each of the 11 drum sounds – perfect for external processing and recording rhythms
• Store up to 16 songs and 256 patterns. Export/import them during playback for unlimited possibilities
• Live recording and editing of the analog filter cutoff via automation
• Turn your arrangements into full songs using Pattern Mode
• Create live sets using Song Mode – perfect for chaining songs together and expanding ideas
• Versatile analog/digital connectivity with MIDI I/O/Thru and USB port for connecting to external devices
• USB, MIDI, Clock and Internal sync options
• Precision encoders for editing Tempo, Swing, Portability, Flam and Random parameters
• Crisp LED display for easy navigation and editing parameters
• Headphone and main outputs via 1/4-inch connectors

SPECIFICATIONS

VOICES

• Number of sounds
• 11
• Type
• Analog
• Bass drum, Snare drum, Low tom, Mid tom, Hi tom, Rim shot, Clap
• Digital (Sampling)
• Closed hat, Open hat , Crash, Ride
• Number of simultaneous voices
• 10
• Sound controls
• Accent
• Level
• Bass drum
• Tune, level, attack, decay, pitch, pitch depth
• Snare drum
• Tune, level, tone, snappy
• Low, mid, hi tom
• Level, tuning, decay
• Rim shot / clap
• Level
• Hi hat
• Tune, level, ch decay, oh decay
• Cymbal
• Crash level, ride level, crash tune, ride tune
• Select buttons
• 11 Voice select buttons

CONNECTIVITY

• Outputs
• Phones
• 1 x 1/4" TRS, stereo, 8 Ω impedance
• Mono
• 1 x 1/4" TRS, servo-balanced
• Voice out
• 10 x 1/4" TS, unbalanced
• MIDI In, Out & Thru
• 3 x 5-pin DIN
• Trigger outs
• 3 x +5 V, 2 ms pulse
• Sync in / out
• 2 x 1/8" TRS (Tip is clock and Ring is the start message)
• USB
• Class compliant USB 2.0, type B
• Supported operating systems
• Windows 7 or higher Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher
• Volume controls
• Master, phones
• Return (Input)
• 1 x 1/4" TRS, balanced