Creating A Pattern (Step Mode) - Behringer RD-8 MKII User Manual

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RD-8 MKII 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 MKII which has 16 sounds, plus Accent.
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(1) ACCENT – This function is used to give emphasis to any voice programmed
on the same step. The LEVEL control determines the amount of emphasis
given to the selected voices. Turn Counter Clockwise (CCW) to reduce the
amount of global Accent. Turn Clockwise (CW) to increase the global Accent
level. Accent can also be programmed via MIDI or USB by using a velocity
value of 110 or higher. When a note is programmed above the 110 velocity
level, all other sounds triggered at the same time will be accented too.
NOTE: Accent is global across all voices. Any step with an accent programmed
on it will accent all voices programmed on that step.
(2) BASS DRUM – This classic sound defined a generation. The LEVEL control
adjusts the level compared to the other voices. TONE applies a filter to the
sound, CCW to remove high frequency information. Turning CW brightens
the sound. DECAY controls how long the drum will ring. Turn CW for longer
tones. The TUNING function (placed in the Accent section but controls the
bass drum only) changes the pitch of the bass drum, turn CCW for low
sounds, turn CW to raise the pitch.
(3) SNARE DRUM – The SNAPPY control simulates the sound of the snares
microphone moving closer to and from the bottom drum head. LEVEL and
TONE control as the bass drum voice.
(4) LOW TOM/LOW CONGA – The switch determines which sound is in use.
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/MID CONGA – Same functions as (4) LOW TOM/LOW CONGA.
(6) HI TOM/HI CONGA – Same functions as (4) LOW TOM/LOW CONGA.
(7) RIM SHOT/CLAVES – The switch determines which sound is in use.
The LEVEL control adjusts the level compared to the other voices.
(8) HAND CLAP/MARACAS – The switch determines which sound is in use.
The LEVEL control adjusts the level compared to the other voices. OFFSET
adjusts the length of the hand clap only, from short (CCW) to long (CW).
(9) COW BELL – The level control gives you more cow bell, if desired.
(10) CYMBAL – LEVEL and TONE control as the bass drum voice. DECAY controls
how long the cymbal rings.
(11) OPEN HAT – The controls are the same as the CYMBAL voice.
(12) CLOSED HAT – LEVEL and TONE control as the bass drum voice. 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.
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5. Creating a Pattern (Step Mode)

Patterns can use up to 64 steps which gives a great deal of flexibility.
How to record a basic 16-step pattern:
1. Select a SONG.
2. Press PATTERN.
3. Select desired pattern number via step keys 1-16.
4. Press STEP.
5. Select desired tempo with Data control.
6. Press RECORD.
7. Select the VOICE you wish to use.
8. Steps can be programmed either with the unit playing (press PLAY) or in the
stopped position. The moving white LED is the play head which shows the
current play position. The TRIGGER pad can also be used to play and record
the currently-selected voice.
9. Select different voices to add into the current pattern.
10. Press stop and record to exit record step mode.
How to save a pattern:
1. Once you have created your masterpiece of a pattern press PATTERN.
2. Press SAVE.
3. Press PATTERN again.
4. Select the Step number of the Pattern you wish to save, current pattern will
be displayed in white after which SAVE will flash.
5. Press the flashing SAVE button to execute the operation.
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