Behringer RD-9: Analog Drum Machine for the Studio
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The Behringer RD-9 is a standalone analog drum machine with a 64-step sequencer for your studio.
The Behringer RD-9 is an analog drum machine with a 64-step sequencer.
At a glance
- 11 Drum Sounds: Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Low-, Mid- and High-Tom, Rimshot, Handclap, Closed and Open Hi-Hat, Ride and Crash Cymbal
- 64-step sequencer with Poly-Meter, Step Repeat and Note Repeat
- 10 individual outputs, 3 trigger outputs, MIDI In/Out/Thru and USB-B
- Memory for up to 16 songs and 256 patterns
Sound Generation
According to the datasheet, the RD-9 uses analog sound generation. The eleven sound sources, according to the datasheet, include Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Low-, Mid- and High-Tom, Rimshot, Handclap, Closed and Open Hi-Hat, as well as Ride and Crash Cymbal. For sound processing, a Wave Designer and a Dual-Mode Filter are available, according to the datasheet.
Sequencer
According to the datasheet, the sequencer offers 64 steps, Poly-Meter, Step Repeat, Note Repeat, and real-time triggering. Accent and Flam can be programmed per instrument, plus Track Mute and Solo, as well as Auto-Fill and Auto-Scroll functions. Up to 16 songs and 256 patterns can be saved.
Connections
According to the datasheet, the RD-9 features 10 individual 6.35mm outputs, 3 trigger outputs, a main and a headphone output, MIDI In/Out/Thru via 5-pin DIN, a USB-B port for USB-MIDI, and a 3.5mm Sync In/Out. Dimensions are 477 × 264 × 78 mm, according to the datasheet, and the device is powered by an external 18V DC power supply.
| Model | Behringer RD-9 |
|---|---|
| Sound Sources | 11 Drum Sounds |
| Sequencer | 64 Steps, Poly-Meter, Step Repeat, Note Repeat |
| Memory | up to 16 Songs, 256 Patterns |
| Sound Processing | Wave Designer, Dual-Mode Filter |
| Outputs | 10 Individual Outputs, 3 Trigger Outputs, Main and Headphone Output |
| Interfaces | MIDI In/Out/Thru, USB-B, Sync In/Out |
| Dimensions | 477 × 264 × 78 mm |
| Power Supply | External 18V DC Power Supply |
We introduced other current drum machines related to the TR-909 in our article on the Roland TR-6S.
FAQ
What interfaces does the RD-9 offer?
According to the datasheet, these are MIDI In/Out/Thru, a USB-B port for USB-MIDI, 10 individual outputs, 3 trigger outputs, and a Sync In/Out.
