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)
