From Manufacturer
Recapture the iconic analog tones of the original Roland CR-78 drum machine with the Behringer RD-78, an all-analog drum machine that's based on the authentic circuitry from the 70s. The drum machine includes 15 sounds, 34 iconic rhythm presets, and a 16-step sequencer.
The CR-78 was one of the first to use a microprocessor and the first programmable drum machine that allowed users to save their own drum patterns. Artists like Phil Collins, Gary Numan, and Peter Gabriel were just some of those who saw the potential in the CR-78 and made countless hits with its help.
Benefits
- 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 multitrack audio
Additional Details
- 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
The One That Started It All
In the world of drum machines, the 808 is most definitely going to be on top of everyone's list. The distinctive 808 sound including the iconic clap has been the backbone of many R & B, hip-hop, and techno tracks. But every icon must have a progenitor, and the CR-78 is the grandaddy of all drum machines. It had 34 built in rhythm patterns like rock, swing, waltz, and shuffle, plus individual drum sounds like kick, snare, cowbell, hi-hat, and more.
Patterns of the Past, Revitalized
There are 34 iconic rhythm patterns including fills, rolls, and breaks that puts a diverse library of grooves at your fingertips. From disco, funk, and rock, to new wave and synth-pop, the RD-78 has the rhythms that transport you back in time and propel your music forward.
The Rhythm of Creativity
Layer up to four instruments for each step, or program your own unique rhythms per step with ease. With 250 bars of chaining, you can build complex arrangements that evolve and unfold over time, making every performance a unique journey into the rhythm of your imagination.
Syncing Through Space and Time
With MIDI and USB connectivity, the RD-78 integrates seamlessly into your modern setup, syncing with your other gear with ease. Additionally, real analog clock and DIN sync options allow you to sync the RD-78 with classic hardware, bridging the gap between your vintage and contemporary instruments.
UPC: 787790569558