Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 Manual
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User Manual RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 Classic Analog Drum Machine with 16 Drum Sounds, 64 Step Sequencer, Wave Designer and Dual-Mode Filter - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 2
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 in Behringer by purchasing the RD-8 Rhythm Designer with 16 original drum sounds, 64-step sequencer, integrated Wave Designer, integrated - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 3
RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual Important Safety Instructions periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera, Auratone and Coolaudio are trademarks or - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 4
RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual About the RD-8 • Authentic recreation of the influential and highly sought after legendary analog drum machine • 16 original drum analog drum beats, the Behringer RD-8 gives you the power to create fascinating rhythms with incredible power and ease. The RD-8's pure - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 5
5 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual 2. Features A Past Masterpiece Rejuvenated Great care has been taken in designing the RD-8 to achieve new possibilities in beat creation by reviving a timeless analog design from one of the best classic drum machines of yesteryear. By creating a fresh modern take - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 6
6 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual 3.1.3 Wave Designer 3.1.7 Playback Controls (23) (24) (28) (30) (31) (32) (33) (7) (8) (9) (10) (7) ATTACK - Controls the attack portion of the Wave Designer circuit. Turn counter clockwise (CCW) to reduce the attack portion of the signal and clockwise (CW) - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 7
7 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual 3.1.9 Step & Note Repeat Section (46) (45) (39) (40) (41) (42) (43) (44) (39) 1 - Step or two voices available. (58) VOICE SELECT - Selects the voice for editing patterns, Wave Designer, soloing or mute. (59) OFFSET - Changes the length of the Hand Clap sound. - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 8
8 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual 3.2 Rear Panel connections (60 the Snare Drum. (78) BD INDIVIDUAL OUTPUT - ¼" (6.35 mm) Unbalanced output of the Bass Drum. (79 the RD-8. Please consult the connection set-up guide for instructions may damage the RD-8 or external units. 4.2 Software Setup The RD - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 9
9 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual 4.4 Voice Section In this section the sounds and controls are described to help you achieve the most from the RD-8 which has the closed hat voice cuts the OPEN HAT voice, which is a classic drum machine trick to simulate a real hi-hat. 5. Creating a Pattern (Step - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 10
10 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual How to copy a pattern: 1. Press COPY. 2. Next select the source song with and selecting one of the 4 flashing Auto Fill step keys. Tip: 4 or 8 steps are recommended for drum fills, but any size can be used up to 64 steps. If you are recording a pattern with more - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 11
11 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual 6. Playing a Pattern (Pattern Mode) Press the PATTERN released. The number of notes repeated are 1,2, 4 or 8. This creative feature can be used to create drum roll and ratchet style effects on the fly by repeating the current note while the rhythm continues - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 12
12 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual 8. Creating a Song Chain (Song Mode) 9. Wave Designer Songs are a Designer to make a snare drum really "crack" in the mix, or to expand the bass drum to be even more devastating. With both ATTACK and SUSTAIN controls set to 12 o'clock the Wave Designer - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 13
13 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual The diagram below shows the audio routing of the voices as they pass through the RD-8. Only one voice is shown in this example, but the same process applies to all voices. 10. Analog Filter The Analog Filter section works on - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 14
14 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual 11. Settings The Settings functions are listed below. All features are accessed by pressing the SETTINGS button and selecting the associated step key. 11.1 MIDI - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 15
15 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual 11.4 MAP Auto Advance Preference The map function allows you to change the MIDI notes that trigger the RD-8 voices either via the USB or MIDI ports. The default numbers are listed in the table below. Voice Bass Drum Snare Drum Low Tom/Low Conga Mid Tom/Mid - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 16
16 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual Please note that individual voices can have Poly lengths programmed note will play. This simulates how a drummer could miss playing a drum. The range can be set from 0% to 100%. As a guide 0% means a programmed voice won't trigger, 50% allows voices to be played - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 17
17 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual 11.13 SYNC Pressing the SYNC button multiple times scrolls through the TEMPO section for more information. 2. SWING - changes pattern step timings by quantizing each drum beat to the nearest step and then delaying the playback of every other step in the pattern - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 18
18 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual 13. Parameters There are three different types of data files used by the RD-8. The contents of these file types are described herein. Global Settings File All of the RD-8's Settings and Preferences are stored in the Global Settings file. This file is loaded from - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 19
19 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual Global Parameters The RD-8 has many parameters that can be tweaked to make your rhythm's more support those new features. The Song Data file is therefore versioned to guarantee compatibility between firmware releases. The RD-8 is part of a series of Behringer - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 20
RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual support those new features. The Pattern Data file is therefore versioned to guarantee compatibility between firmware releases. The RD-8 is part of a series of Behringer events triggered on the 64 steps of the Snare Drum track: Events include Step On/Off, Step Prob - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 21
21 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual Parameter Name Random Steps (1 - 64) Description The = Active 14. SysEx information Supported System Exclusive Messages It is possible to import/export your Rhythm Designer data to/from the RD-8 using the supported System Exclusive Messages. This section - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 22
22 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual Firmware Version Response Message Description: This message simply contains the Firmware Version installed on the RD-8 unit. The RD-8 does not perform any internal action upon receipt of this message. Expected Response from RD-8: The RD-8 does not respond after - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 23
23 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual Live Pattern Response Message Description: This message is used to overwrite the 'Live' Pattern data currently loaded into one of the 16 pattern slots in the RD-8's sequencer. Expected Response from RD-8: The RD-8 does not respond upon receipt of this message. If - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 24
24 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual 15. RD-8 Set-up Example MIDI OUT Connect a MIDI Device USB Out USB In Mono Audio Output Studio Monitors Audio Input BD Audio Output Mixer Trigger Output Power Adaptor Headphones Trigger Input Audio Output Synthesizer - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 25
25 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual Studio Monitors Audio Input Mixer Mono Output Audio Output Audio Input To Return Input Individual Voice Output Power Adaptor - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 26
RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual 16. Specifications Voices Number of sounds Type Number of simultaneous voices Sound Controls Accent Bass drum Snare drum Voice out MIDI In, Out & Thru Trigger outs Sync in / out USB Supported operating systems Volume controls Return (Input) 1 x 1/4" TRS, stereo, 8 - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 27
RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual 17. Glossary RD-8 GLOSSARY This glossary provides an explanation of useful symbols, terms and abbreviations. AC: Alternating Current Analog: Something which is proportional or similar to something else. In the case of the drum machine grounding problems or proximity - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 28
28 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual Output: The signal sent out by a device or process. Also used to still used to approximate the effect of a human drummer playing in swing timing by quantizing each drum beat to the nearest step and then delaying the playback of every other step in the pattern. - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 29
29 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 User Manual FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 Responsible Party Name: Address: Phone Number: Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc. 5270 Procyon Street Las Vegas, NV 89118 USA +1 702 800 8290 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 complies with the FCC - Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8 | Manual - Page 30
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User Manual
RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-8
Classic Analog Drum Machine with 16 Drum Sounds, 64 Step Sequencer,
Wave Designer and Dual-Mode Filter