Behringer RD6 Classic 606 Analog Drum Machine (Black)

The Behringer Rhythm Designer RD6 in Black (RD-6-BK) gives you everything you need to become an elite beatmaker! Recreating the classic punchy sounds of the renowned 606 drum machine; RD6 includes 8 drum sounds as well as a 64-step sequencer.

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Behringer RD6 Black (RD-6-BK)

The Behringer Rhythm Designer RD6 in Black (RD-6-BK) gives you everything you need to become an elite beatmaker! Recreating the classic punchy sounds of the renowned 606 drum machine; RD6 includes 8 drum sounds as well as a 64-step sequencer. Allowing you to quickly and easily drum up patterns that are sure to shake the house.

Whether you’re just entering the world of drum programming or you’re a seasoned professional; the RD6 in Black has everything you need to take your production to the next level.

Masterpiece Rejuvenated

The RD6 has been carefully designed to create a drum machine with endless possibilities. All while reviving a timeless design from one of the most classic drum machines of all time. Taking a modern approach, the RD6 Black lets you tap into the sounds of the venerable TR-606. As well as throwing in some new features that are sure to impress.

RD6 gives you punchy bass drums, sizzling hi-hats and the authentic BR-110 clap sound. All ready to be manipulated to your liking, the RD6 is an analog beat-making machine!

Complete Control

Enhancing the way you perform, Behringer’s RD-6-BK features a 64-step drum sequencer. Allowing you to perform real-time switching between 32 separate patterns. With this, you can build song structures on-the-go and edit them to your liking. As well as mix any of the 8 different drum sounds by adjusting the dedicated level knobs.

What’s more, the RD6 Black also comes with a distortion based on the DS-1. So you can spice up your tones by flipping on the switch and fine-tuning the level of distortion. Each RD6 pattern can also be chained into a whole song with up to 256 bars; adding up to eight and a half minutes of funky beats!

USB Control

Bringing the lovable analog sound to the modern era, the RD6 features USB connectivity for easy sync and MIDI triggering. Allowing you to control your drum machine with your DAW, swap out songs and patterns, or trigger individual sounds.

The Numbers

Finally, the RD-6-BK boasts 11 knobs and 26 buttons. All of which are laid out in an intuitive format that ensures you have fun with your beat creation. Input and Output connections on the RD6 include: Open or Closed Hi-Hat, Clap, Cymbal. Low and Hi Tom, Snare and Bass Drum Voice Outs; Start/Stop for connecting foot pedals; MIDI IN/OUT/THRU over USB; 5 PIN MIDI ports.

Above all, the Behringer RD-6-BK Black Drum Machine is sure to spice up your drum patterns instantly! It also pairs perfectly with the range of popular TD-3 Bassline Synths!

  • Amazing Drum Machine with true analog circuitry
  • Authentic reproduction of original circuitry with matched transistors
  • 8 original drum sounds with mix parameters and global accent capability
  • Highly acclaimed and authentic clap sound from the BR-110 drum machine
  • Easy-to-use 16-step drum sequencer with real-time switching between 32 separate patterns
  • Patterns can be chained into full songs with up to 250 bars
  • Distortion circuitry modelled after the DS-1 adds insane spice and edge to your sounds
  • 16 authentic-style step buttons with LED indicators for easy pattern creation
  • 11 controls and 26 switches to give you direct and real-time access to all important parameters
  • MIDI and USB implementation for synchronization and connection to external devices
  • Sync options include USB, MIDI, Clock and Internal for maximum versatility

Voices

Number of sounds: 8

Type: Analog

Number of simultaneous voices: 8

Voice controls

Accent: Level

Bass drum: Level

Snare drum: Level

Low tom, hi tom: Level

Cymbal, clap: Level

Open hat, closed hat: Level

Connectivity

Power input: DC input connector

Power switch: Push button on/of

USB (MIDI): USB 2.0, type B

MIDI In, Out / Thru: 2 x 5-pin DIN

Start / stop: 1 x 1/4″ TS

Mix out:

1 x 1/4″ TS, unbalanced,

1 kΩ impedance

Voice out:

6 x 1/8″ TS, unbalanced,

100 Ω impedance

Sync in / out: 2 x 1/8″ TRS (Tip is clock and Ring is the start message) more than: 2.5 V

Trigger outs: LT and HT 2 x +15 V, 1PPS/24PPQ/48PPQ 50% pulse length, 2PPQ narrow pulse length.

Phones

1 x 1/8″ TRS, stereo,

15 Ω impedance

USB

USB:

Class compliant USB 2.0,

type B

Supported operating systems

Windows 7 or higher

Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher

Pattern / Storage

Capacity: 2 x 16 patterns

Steps: 16 steps

For more information, please visit the manufacturer's website.