Behringer's RD-8 is a much-anticipated reinterpretation of the most iconic drum machine of all time: the Roland TR-808. Re-live, recreate, and re-purpose the tones of Chicago acid house, the genesis of modern hip-hop, and the backbone of techno with this stunning adaptation of one of the most influential electronic instruments. If you want Bass Drum that thumps and snares that snap, the RD-8 is a stellar and affordable way to find them.

Offering the same intuitive sequencing style as the original 808 (complete with vintage-style buttons), the RD-8 provides a strikingly similar workflow to the original. Its 64-step sequencer is capable of polymeter, step repeat, real-time triggering, and countless other performance features: but its intuitive layout simultaneously makes it simple to lay out a driving, reliable rhythm in no time. Pattern mode and song mode provide access to extended sequencing potential, allowing for the creation of lengthy, evolving rhythms.

The internal FX bus provides a Wave Designer and dual-mode Analog Filter. The Wave Designer provides attack and sustain controls, applicable to individual voices for dynamic shaping of the core drum sounds. The switchable lowpass/highpass, 12dB filter provides access to all manner of sweeps and ringing resonances: and best of all, cutoff knob movement can be recorded to the sequencer, overdubbed, or step-edited for precise tonal sculpting.

All of this combined with 11 individual audio outputs, extensive connectivity options, parameter chaining, and more makes the RD-8 a true 21st-century rhythm machine worthy of the 808 legacy.

Analog reimagining of Roland's classic TR-808

16 drum sounds with extra parameters and global Accent

Modern workflow built around classic 808-style sequencer

64-step sequencer supports polymeter, step repeat, direct note triggering, note repeat, and track soloing/muting

Per-voice assignment to integrated Wave Designer and dual-mode Analog Filter

Liver recording of Analog Filter cutoff automation

Stores up to 256 patterns and 16 songs, which may be imported/exported via USB

Pattern mode and Song mode for extended compositional and performance possibilities

Sync via USB, MIDI, or analog clock

11 independent, direct analog outputs for single voices

Probability, Flam, and Random sequencing options are available

Vintage-style buttons for an authentic look and feel

Deck Saver, Original Box, and Manual Included