BEHRINGER / RD-78

The RD-78 recreates the iconic analog tone of the original CR-78 drum machine, bringing back the magic of the 70s and 80s. Its true analog circuitry allows you to experience the familiar warmth and depth to your rhythms.

Product Features

Amazing Drum Machine with true analog circuitry for classic sound performance

Authentic reproduction of original CR-78 circuitry from the 70s

15 original drum sounds with mix parameters and global accent capability

34 iconic rhythm patterns with fill in, rolling and break variations

10 independent analog outputs for external processing or recording your rhythms as multi-track audio

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

16 authentic-style step buttons with LED indicators for easy pattern creation

18 controls and 29 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

In the world of drum machines, the 808 is definitely high on everyone's list. Its signature 808 sound, including the iconic “clap,” has been behind many RnB, hip-hop, and techno tracks. But every icon must have an ancestor, and here comes the CR-78. One of the first microprocessor-based drum machines, the CR-78 was also one of the first drum machines to allow users to store their own drum patterns. It was also one of the first programmable drum machines that allowed users to store their own drum patterns. Artists such as Phil Collins, Gary Numan, and Peter Gabriel saw the potential of the CR-78 and created countless hits with its help.

Patterns from the past revived
34 iconic rhythm patterns, including fills, rolls, and breaks, provide a diverse library of grooves at your fingertips. From disco, funk, and rock to new wave and synthpop, the RD-78 has the rhythms to take you back in time and move your music forward.

Rhythms of Creation
Layer up to four instruments per step, or easily “step light” your own rhythms. 250 bar chaining allows you to build complex arrangements that evolve and develop over time, making every performance a unique journey into the rhythms of your imagination. Every performance is a unique journey into the rhythms of your imagination.

Syncing Space and Time
MIDI and USB connectivity allow the RD-78 to be seamlessly integrated into modern setups and easily synchronized with other equipment. In addition, authentic analog clocks and DIN sync options allow you to sync the RD-78 with classic hardware, bridging the gap between vintage and modern instruments.

Number of voices
15
Bass drum, snare drum, claps,
Rim Shots, Metallic Beats, Maracas
Tambourine, Guiro, Clave, Cowbell
Low Conga, Low Bongo, High Bongo

Number of simultaneous sounds
15

Sound Controls
Accent, Balance, Level x 10
Master Volume
Instrument Select, Voice Select x 4

Connectivity
Output jacks
Mix Out (6.35 mm TS jack)
Voice Out x 10
(3.5 mm TS jack, unbalanced)
Phones (3.5 mm TRS stereo jacks)

MIDI
In, Out/Thru (5-pin DIN)

USB
Class compliant USB 2.0 Type B

Footswitches
Variations, start/stop
(6.35 mm TS jack)

Sync
In, Out (3.5 mm TRS jack)

Supported OS
Windows 7 or higher
Mac OSX 10.10 or higher

Sequencer
Controls
Tempo

Rotary switches
Variation Measure, Track/Instrument
Track/Pattern, Variations

Toggle Switches
Instrument select x4, fade in/out time, man/auto variation, scale

Buttons
Clear, Start/Stop, Cancel, Rhythm
Group, Write/Next, Multi-function/Step x 16

Storage
Preset Patterns
34

Preset Variations
11

Programmable Patterns
32

Programmable Tracks
12

Dimensions (H x W x D)
61.8 x 304.8 x 166.6 mm

Weight
809.5 g