The RHYTHM DESIGNER provides all the tools you need to become a master beat-maker, including: 8 drum sound and a 16-step sequencer for a quick and easy-to-use drum machine that'll shake the house! Whether you're new to drum programming or a seasoned pro looking to enhance your setup, the RD-6 has everything you need to step up to the big leagues.
Masterpiece Rejuvenated
Great care has been taken in designing the RD-6-SB to achieve new possibilities in beat creation by reviving a timeless design from one of the most classic drum machines of yesteryear. By taking a fresh and modern approach on a classic drum machine, the RD-6 gives you the power to harness the phenomenal sound of the venerable TR-606 and tap into some new features as well. Punchy bass drums through sizzling hi-hats and even the authentic and renowned BR-110 clap sound can be manipulated to take your rhythm performance to the next level. This is an analog beat-making monster!
Complete Control
Built to enhance the way you perform, the RD-6 boasts a 16-step drum sequencer which allows for real-time switching between 32 separate patterns. Start building song structures on-the-fly and even edit them to your liking. Mix any of the 8 drum sounds by adjusting their dedicated level knobs. The RD-6 also comes with a distortion based on the venerable DS-1. Add spice and a bit of edge to your tone by flipping the Distortion switch on and adjusting the amount and tone of the distortion. Each pattern you create can also be chained into a whole song up to 256 bars which adds up to eight and a half minutes of beats perfect for those spicy jams where you just can't stop.
USB Control
To bring the RD-6-SB into the modern age, USB connectivity has been added for sync and MIDI triggering. This enables the RD-6-SB to be controlled by your DAW if desired, allowing songs and patterns to be swapped or individual sounds to be triggered.
The Numbers
The RD-6-SB has 11 knobs and 26 buttons, all laid out in a highly-intuitive format that puts the fun back into your beat creation. Input and output connections include: Open or Closed Hi-Hat, Clap, Cymbal, Low and Hi Tom, Snare and Bass Drum Voice Outs; Start/Stop for connecting a foot pedal; MIDI In, Out and Thru over USB for connecting the RD-6-SB to a DAW and 5 pin MIDI ports.
Features* Amazing Drum Machine with true analog circuitry for classic sound performance
* Authentic reproduction of original circuitry with matched transistors
* 8 original drum sounds with mix parameters and global accent capability
* Highly acclaimed and authentic clap sound from the DR-110 drum machine
* 6 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
* Distortion circuitry modeled after the RAT adds insane spice and edge to your sounds
* 16 authentic-style step buttons with LED indicators for easy pattern creation
* 11 controls and 26 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
SpecificationsVoices
Number of sounds: 8
Type: Analog
Number of simultaneous voices: 8
Voice controls
Accent: Level
Bass drum: Level
Snare drum: Level
Low tom, hi tom: Level
Cymbal, clap: Level
Open hat, closed hat: Level
Connectivity
Power input: DC input connector
Power switch: Push button on/off
USB (MIDI): USB 2.0, type B
MIDI In, Out / Thru: 2 x 5-pin DIN
Start / stop: 1 x 1/4" TS
Mix out: 1 x 1/4" TS, unbalanced, 1 kΩ impedance
Voice out: 6 x 1/8" TS, unbalanced, 100 Ω impedance
Sync in / out: 2 x 1/8" TRS (Tip is clock and Ring is the start message) more than: 2.5 V
Trigger outs: LT and HT 2 x +15 V, 1PPS/24PPQ/48PPQ 50% pulse length, 2PPQ narrow pulse length.
Phones: 1 x 1/8" TRS, stereo, 15 Ω impedance
USB
USB: Class compliant USB 2.0, type B
Supported operating systems: Windows 7 or higher Mac OS X 10.6.8 or higher
Pattern / Storage
Capacity: 2 x 16 patterns
Steps: 16 steps
Power Requirements
Power Requirements External power adapter: 9 V DC, 670 mA
Power consumption: 2 W max
Indicator: Power LED
Environmental
Operating temperature range: 5C 40C (41F 104F)
Physical
Dimensions (H x W x D): 56 x 305 x 165 mm (2.2 x 12 x 6.5")
Weight: 0.9 kg (2.0 lbs)
Shipping Weight: 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs)
