Behringer RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-9 Manual - Page 10

10 RHYTHM DESIGNER RD-9 User Manual 4. Overview This overview will help you set up the RD-9 analog rhythm designer and briefly introduce its capabilities. 4.1 Connections The RD-9 has a ¼" (6.35 mm) mono jack output on the rear of the unit plus 10 independent voice ¼" (6.35 mm) jacks. Note: When the individual voice outputs are used and connected, they cut that voice from the MAIN MONO output. This is useful for adding effects or for external processing to individual sounds. E.G. Use the Bass Drum and Snare Drum outputs to add compression and reverb to those voices and apply processing to the remaining voices via the mono output. Audio return is via the ¼" (6.35 mm) mono RETURN jack on the rear panel. This input can be used to process an individual voice or voices via external processing (mixer, compressor or reverb, etc.), then return the signal back into the main output of the RD-9. Please consult the connection set-up guide for examples (8.1). The CLOCK IN/OUT connections use 1/8" (3.5mm) TRS jacks. CAUTION: Do not overload the 1/8" (3.5 mm) CLOCK IN input. This jack can only accept voltages up to a maximum of +15 V. The 3.5 mm CLOCK OUT outputs should only be connected to inputs capable of receiving the output voltages. Failure to follow these instructions may damage the RD-9 or external units. 4.2 Software Setup The RD-9 is a USB Class Compliant MIDI device, and so no driver installation is required. The RD-9 does not require any additional drivers to work with Windows and MacOS. The Behringer SynthTool is available to program many of the features of the RD-9. 4.3 Hardware Setup First make all the audio and power connections to your system. Connect a DAW, external sequencer or keyboard with MIDI output directly to the RD-9 MIDI IN 5-pin DIN type input or via MIDI over USB if desired. Apply power to the RD-9 using the supplied power adapter only. Ensure your sound system is turned down. Turn on the RD-9 rear power switch. Use the MIDI page in the settings function to set the RD-9 to a unique MIDI channel within your system. 4.4 Voice Section In this section the sounds and controls are described to help you achieve the most from the RD-9 which has 11 different sounds. (1) ACCENT - This function is used to give emphasis to any voice. When programming a step, press the step twice of the voice you wish to add a fixed accent to, this is shown in solid red. Press again to remove the step. Fixed accents are not affected by the accent control. The ACCENT control determines the amount of emphasis given to global accents. To add a global accent, which affects all voices on that step, press and hold the TAP/HOLD button and press the step you want the global accent on. This is displayed in white. Turn the level control counterclockwise (CCW) to reduce the amount of global accent on all voices. Turn clockwise (CW) to increase the global accent level. Accent can also be programmed via MIDI or USB with a high velocity value, in a DAW or via MIDI any velocity value can be used in order for crescendos to be programmed. Sounds can be played with accent by holding the TAP/ HOLD button while pressing the voice you wish to play (this also works with the TRIGGER button). (2) BASS DRUM - This classic sound defined a generation. The LEVEL control adjusts the level compared to the other voices. TUNE controls the pitch envelope depth applied to the bass drum. Turning CW Raises the pitch of the sound. ATTACK - Controls the Attack portion of the bass drum sound, turn CW to increase the attack. DECAY controls how long the drum will ring. Turn CW for longer tones. PITCH DEPTH adjusts how much the pitch envelope affects the bass drum oscillator, turn CW to increase the slide of the sound. PITCH sets the frequency of the bass drum oscillator. PITCH DEPTH and PITCH are only active with enhanced mode on described later in this manual. (3) SNARE DRUM - The SNAPPY control simulates the sound of the snares microphone moving closer to and from the bottom drumhead. TUNE changes the pitch of the snare. TONE Applies a filter to the voice, reducing the high frequencies as you turn CCW. LEVEL control as the bass drum voice. (4) LOW TOM - TUNING adjusts the pitch of the sound. Turn CCW for low sounds and CCW to raise the pitch. LEVEL control is the same as the bass drum voice. (5) MID TOM - Same functions as (4) LOW TOM. (6) HI TOM - Same functions as (4) LOW TOM. (7) RIM SHOT - The LEVEL control adjusts the level compared to the other voices. (8) CLAP - The LEVEL control adjusts the level compared to the other voices. (9) CLOSED HAT - LEVEL control as the BASS DRUM voice. TUNE controls the frequency of the hats with ENHANCED MODE on and affect both closed and open Hi Hat. When the closed hat is programmed on a step immediately after an OPEN HAT, the closed hat voice cuts the OPEN HAT voice, which is a classic drum machine trick to simulate a real hi-hat. CH DECAY Changes the decay time of the closed hat voice. Turn CCW for shorter, CW for longer. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)