behringer RD-8 MKII Classic Analog Drum Machine User Guide

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RD-8 MKII
Classic Analog Drum Machine with 16 Drum Sounds, 64 Step Sequencer, Wave Designer, and Dual-Mode Filter

Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN!

Terminals marked with this symbol carry an electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Use only high- quality professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking plugs pre- installed. All other installations or modifications should be performed only by qualified personnel.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.
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Caution
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do notremove the top cover (or the rear section).No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Caution
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Caution
These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel.

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
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18. Do not install in a confined space, such as a bookcase or similar unit.
19. Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

RD-8 MKII

Step 1: Hook-Up

Upon receipt of your Behringer RD-8, visit the website and download the latest updater application. Connect your unit as above and run the downloaded application to update your unit to the latest firmware.
Hook-up Example

RD-8 MKII Controls

Controls

Volume Section

(1) MASTER – Controls the main output level.
(2) PHONES – Adjusts the headphones level. Note, the headphone’s signal is taken before the wave designer and filter bus for monitoring purposes.

FX SECTION
Analog Filter 

(3) CUTOFF – Adjusts the cutoff frequency of the filter.
(4) HPF – Toggle the filter between High Pass Filter (HPF) and Low Pass Filter (LPF).
(5) ON – Engages the filter into circuit when illuminated.
(6) RESONANCE – Adjusts the resonance of the filter. This emphasizes the frequencies around the cutoff point.

Wave Designer

(7) ATTACK – Controls the attack portion of the wave designer circuit. Turn counterclockwise (CCW) to reduce the attack portion of the signal and clockwise (CW) to enhance the attack portion of the selected signal.
(8) SIG – Shows that signal is present in the wave designer circuit.
(9) SEND – Activates the wave designer assignment menu. The button is illuminated when one or more voices are assigned to this bus.
(10) SUSTAIN – Controls the sustain portion of the wave designer circuit. Turn CCW to reduce the sustain portion of the signal and turn CW to lengthen the sustain.

Edit Section

(11) SAVE – Save a song or pattern to a memory location.
(12) COPY – Copy a song or pattern to another memory location.
(13) ERASE – Delete the selected song or pattern.
(14) DUMP – Performs a MIDI SysEx Dump of pattern/song.

Mode Section

(15) SONG – Enter song mode. Cue 1 of 16 songs.
(16) PATTERN – Enter pattern mode. Use the 16 available patterns to build your song.
(17) STEP – Shows each available step for the selected voice (up to 64 Steps per pattern).

Sync Section

(18) CYCLE – Cycles through the various SYNC options. Internal, MIDI, USB, or External Clock.
(19) INTERNAL – The unit is the sync master.
(20) MIDI – Sync is taken from MIDI in port.
(21) USB – Sync is taken from the USB port.
(22) CLK – Sync is taken from the External Clock input.

Playback Controls

(23) TAP/HOLD – Tap Tempo of the pattern. Hold for quick macro control.
(24) DISPLAY – Multi function 4-character display.
(25) RECORD – Enable record mode.
(26) STOP – Stops the currently-playing song or pattern.
(27) PLAY/PAUSE – Play or pause the current song or pattern.
(28) DATA – Encoder for data editing.
(29) DATA MODE – Cycles through the various DATA MODES. Tempo, Swing, Probability and Flam.
(30) TEMPO – Adjust the TEMPO when selected with the DATA encoder.
(31) SWING – Adjust the SWING or shuffle feeling when selected with the DATA encoder.
(32) PROB – Adjust the probability of a step.
(33) FLAM – Adjust the FLAM width.

Auto Scroll Section

(34) AUTO SCROLL – Step mode: Keep play head visible. Pattern Mode: Advance song when loop expires.
(35) BANKS 16/32/48/64 – White shows bank position of play head in the current pattern. Blue shows the currently-viewed bank position.
(36) Position move left – Step Mode = Choose viewed bank position. Pattern Mode = Choose play head position within the selected song.
(37) LENGTH – Step mode: Set the length of the selected pattern. Pattern Mode = Set number of repeats for selected part within the song.
(38) – Position move right – Step Mode: Choose viewed bank position. Pattern Mode = Choose play head position within the selected song.

Step & Note Repeat Section

(39) 1 – Step or Note repeat of a value of 1.
(40) 2 – Step or Note repeat of a value of 2.
(41) 4 – Step or Note repeat of a value of 4.
(42) 8 – Step or Note repeat of a value of 8.
(43) STEP REPEAT – Repeats the step by the selected value.
(44) NOTE REPEAT – Repeats the note by the selected value or single shot.
(45) TRIGGER – Trigger repeats when engaged.
(46) 1/2/4/8 – Indication of number of repeats selected.

Rear Panel connections

Track Control and Settings.

(47) MUTE – Activates mute menu
(48) SOLO – Activates solo menu.
(49) STEP BUTTONS – Used to input step information into patterns and also used for various system tasks when used in conjunction with the
(50) SETTINGS button or for deeper editing.
(51) AUTOFILL – Select and add a fill pattern.

Voice Control

(52) LEVEL – Level of the 11 voices plus Accent.
(53) TUNING – Relative tuning of associated voice.
(54) TONE – Applies a filter to the voice reducing the high frequencies as you turn CCW.
(55) DECAY – Changes the decay time of the voice. Turn CCW for shorter, CW for longer.
(56) SNAPPY – Adjust the amount of snap sound to the snare sound. Turning to the CW increases snap.
(57) VOICE SWITCH – Switch between the two voices available.
(58) VOICE SELECT – Selects the voice for editing patterns, wave designer/filter, soloing or mute.
(59) OFFSET – Changes the length of the Hand Clap sound.
(60) POWER – Connect the supplied PSU here and engage power switch to turn on.
(61) PHONES – Connect headphones via 6.35 mm (¼”) TRS connector.
(62) MONO – Main output via 6.35 mm (¼”) TRS connector.
(63) RETURN – Sums audio post filter bus.
(64) USB – Connect to a computer for updates and DAW control.
(65) MIDI IN – To input MIDI from an external MIDI device such as a sequencer or DAW.
(66) MIDI OUT – Output of MIDI data to an external MIDI device.
(67) MIDI THRU – A direct output of the MIDI in to chain to other devices.
(68) CH INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT – Unbalanced output of the Closed Hat.
(69) OH INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT – Unbalanced output of the Open Hat.
(70) CY INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT – Unbalanced output of the Cymbal.
(71) CB INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT – Unbalanced output of the Cow Bell.
(72) CP/MA INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT – Unbalanced output of the Hand Clap or Maracas.
(73) RS/CL INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT – Unbalanced output of the Rim Shot or Claves.
(74) HT/HC INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT – Unbalanced output of the High Tom or High Conga.
(75) MT/MC INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT – Unbalanced output of the Mid Tom or Mid Conga.
(76) LT/LC INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT – Unbalanced output of the Low Tom or Low Conga.
(77) SD INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT – Unbalanced output of the Snare Drum.
(78) BD INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT – Unbalanced output of the Bass Drum.
(79) TRIGGER OUT 1 – +5 v 1ms pulse to trigger external devices.
(80) TRIGGER OUT 2 – +5 v 1ms pulse to trigger external devices.
(81) TRIGGER OUT 3 – +5 v 1ms pulse to trigger external devices.
(82) CLOCK IN – SYNC to external device transmitting clock information.
(83) CLOCK OUT – SYNC external devices to the Rhythm Designer.

Software Updates
The RD-8 updater can be downloaded by going to www.musictribe.com. Please follow the steps documented in the release notes accompanying the update.

Specifications

Voices|
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Numberof sounds| 16
Type| Analog
Number of simultaneous voices| 11 (12 including global accent)
Sound controls|
Accent| Level
Bass drum| Level, tone, decay, tuning
Snare drum| Level, tone, snappy
Low, mid, hi conga / low, mid, hi tom| Level, tuning, voice selection
Claves/rim shot| Level, voice selection
Maracas/handclap| Level, offset, voice selection
Cowbell| Level
Cymbal| Level, tone, decay
Open hat| Level, tone, decay
Closed hat| Level, tone
Select buttons| 16 Voice select buttons
Connectivity|

Outputs

Controls

forward
Trigger| On / off, repeat division (1 / 2 /4/8, selectable), step repeat, note repeat
Track| Mute/ solo, selectable
Step buttons| 16 step enter buttons
Settings|
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Settings| Enter settings mode, use step buttons to select operation.
Autofill|
Autofill| Enter autofill selection mode
Songs / Storage
Song mode| Chain any of the 16 songs together for full sets
Pattern / Storage
Capacity| 16 songs, 16 patterns each
Pattern mode| Up to 99 iterations per pattern/part
Steps| 64 steps
Power Supply
External power adapter| 18 V DC, 1000 mA
Power consumption| 15 W typical
Environmental
Operating temperature range| 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Physical|
Dimensions (H x W x D)| 77 x 498 x 265 mm (3.0 x 19.6 x 10.4″)
Weight| 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs)

Other important information

Important information

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2. Malfunction. Should your Music Tribe Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity,  you may contact the Music Tribe Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under “Support” at musictribe.com. Should your country not be listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also be found under “Support” at musictribe.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at musictribe.com BEFORE returning the product.
3. Power Connections. Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you are using the correct mains voltage for your particular model. Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating without exception.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

Behringer
RD-8 MKII

RD-8 MKII
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
  This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
  (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
  (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Important information:
Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Music Tribe can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.

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