The Behringer RD-6 is an analog drum machine designed to provide classic drum sounds with modern connectivity. It features eight analog drum voices, a 16-step sequencer, and USB/MIDI integration for seamless studio workflow. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, and maintaining your RD-6 unit.
Carefully unpack your RD-6 unit. Inspect for any signs of damage during transit. Retain the packaging for future transport or storage.
3.2 ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ພະລັງງານ
ເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ອະແດບເຕີພະລັງງານທີ່ລວມເຂົ້າກັບ DC INPUT on the rear panel of the RD-6 and then to a suitable power outlet. Ensure the power switch is in the OFF position before connecting.
3.3 ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ສຽງ
The RD-6 offers various audio output options:
ປະສົມອອກ: Connect a standard 1/4-inch TS cable from the MIX OUT jack to your mixer or audio interface for the main stereo output.
VOICE OUT: Individual 1/4-inch TS outputs are available for each drum voice (OH/CH, CP, CY, LT/HT, SD, BD). Use these to process individual drum sounds separately.
ໂທລະສັບ: Connect stereo headphones to the 1/4-inch TRS PHONES jack for monitoring.
3.4 ການເຊື່ອມຕໍ່ MIDI ແລະ USB
The RD-6 supports MIDI and USB for integration with other musical equipment and computers:
MIDI ເຂົ້າ/ອອກ/ຜ່ານ: Use standard 5-pin MIDI cables to connect the RD-6 to other MIDI devices. MIDI IN receives clock and note data, MIDI OUT sends internal clock and pattern data, and MIDI THRU passes through incoming MIDI data.
USB: Connect a USB cable from the RD-6's USB port to your computer for MIDI communication and firmware updates.
3.5 Trigger Outputs
The RD-6 features two ກະຕຸ້ນອອກ jacks (1/8-inch TS) that can send trigger pulses to control external modular synthesizers or other compatible equipment.
Figure 1: Rear panel connections of the Behringer RD-6. This image displays the DC input, MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, USB port, MIX OUT, individual VOICE OUTs, and START/STOP jack.
4. ການດໍາເນີນງານ
4.1 ກະດານດ້ານຫນ້າ Overview
The front panel of the RD-6 provides access to all controls for sound generation, sequencing, and performance.
Figure 2: Behringer RD-6 front panel. This image shows the tempo knob, accent control, individual drum voice controls, mode selector, step buttons, and distortion section.
4.2 Drum Voices
The RD-6 features eight distinct analog drum voices:
Bass Drum (BD): Controls for tone and decay.
Snare Drum (SD): Controls for tone and snare level.
Low Tom (LT) / High Tom (HT): Shared controls for tone and decay.
Cymbal (CY) / Clap (CP): Shared controls for level.
Open Hat (OH) / Closed Hat (CH): Shared controls for level.
Each voice has a dedicated level knob. The ACCENT knob globally controls the intensity of accented steps.
4.3 ລຳດັບ
The RD-6 features a 16-step sequencer for creating drum patterns.
Select Instrument: ກົດ ເຄື່ອງມື button and then one of the 8 instrument buttons (BD, SD, LT/HT, CY/CP, OH/CH) to select the drum voice you wish to program.
ເລືອກໂໝດ: ຫັນ ໂໝດ ປຸ່ມເພື່ອ WRITE PATTERN.
Enter Steps: ກົດ ຂັ້ນຕອນ buttons (1-16) to activate or deactivate the selected instrument on that step. An illuminated LED indicates an active step.
Add Accent: While in WRITE PATTERN mode, hold the ACCENT button and press a STEP button to add an accent to that step.
Save Pattern: After programming, turn the ໂໝດ ປຸ່ມເພື່ອ PLAY PATTERN. The pattern is automatically saved.
ເລີ່ມ/ຢຸດ: ກົດ ເລີ່ມ/ຢຸດ button to begin or end pattern playback.
Tempo: Adjust the playback speed using the TEMPO ລູກບິດ.
4.4 Pattern Chaining
You can chain multiple patterns to create longer sequences or full songs. The RD-6 supports chaining up to 250 bars.
4.5 ການບິດເບືອນ
The RD-6 includes a built-in distortion effect. Use the ເປີດ / ປິດ switch to activate it. Adjust the ໂທນ ແລະ ລະດັບ knobs to shape the distortion effect.
5. ບໍາລຸງຮັກສາ
5.1 ການທໍາຄວາມສະອາດ
Clean the unit with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners or solvents. Ensure the unit is powered off and unplugged before cleaning.
5.2 ການເກັບຮັກສາ
When not in use for extended periods, store the RD-6 in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. It is recommended to use the original packaging for storage and transport.
6. ການແກ້ໄຂບັນຫາ
ບັນຫາ
ສາເຫດທີ່ເປັນໄປໄດ້
ການແກ້ໄຂ
ບໍ່ມີສຽງອອກ.
Volume knob is low; cables are not connected correctly; external mixer/interface input is muted or low.
Increase the RD-6's VOLUME knob. Check all audio cable connections. Verify input levels on your mixer or audio interface.
Ensure MIDI cables are connected correctly (OUT to IN, IN to OUT). Check MIDI channel settings on both the RD-6 and the external device. Verify the external device is sending the expected MIDI data.
Patterns are not playing back.
Unit is in WRITE mode; START/STOP button not pressed; external MIDI clock is not running.
Ensure the MODE knob is set to PLAY PATTERN. Press the START/STOP button. If syncing to external MIDI, ensure the external MIDI clock is active and sending data.
7. ຂໍ້ມູນຈໍາເພາະ
ຄຸນສົມບັດ
ລາຍລະອຽດ
ຕົວແບບ
RD-6
ສຽງກອງ
8 Analog Drum Voices (Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Low Tom, High Tom, Cymbal, Clap, Open Hat, Closed Hat)
