Behringer RD-8 MKII, User Manual

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RD-8 MKII User Manual
11.13 SYNC
Pressing the SYNC button multiple times scrolls through the 4 Sync
option available.
1.
INT (internal)
– The sync is set by the unit’s internal clock.
2. MIDI – The sync is taken from the MIDI IN port. A MIDI start message is
required in order for playback to start.
3.
USB
– The sync is taken from the USB port. A message is required in order
for playback to start.
4. TRIG (clock) – The sync is taken from the SYNC IN port. Clock start signal is
required or playback can be started manually. (Sync In jack has start / stop
signal on ring and clock on tip).
11.14 DATA MODE
The
DATA MODE
button toggles between the four available parameters and uses
the DATA control to adjust parameters:
1.
TEMPO
– changes pattern step timings by quantizing each drum beat to
the nearest step and then delaying the playback of every other step in the
pattern. The DATA control adjusts the Swing range from 25% negative swing
to 50% (straight), then on to 75% (Full Swing).
2. SWING – changes pattern step timings by quantizing each drum beat to
the nearest step and then delaying the playback of every other step in the
pattern. The DATA control adjusts the Swing range from 25% negative swing
to 50% (straight), then on to 75% (Full Swing).
3.
PROB (probability)
– In PROB settings menu you can select the steps as
described earlier in this manual. The global settings allow you to adjust
the probability that these steps will play programmed note events. This is
a number can be set anywhere in between 0%-100% range to simulate a
human element to patterns.
4. FLAM – Part of a pattern of RD-8 MKII, consisting of a stroke preceded by a
grace note. Range 0-24 adjust the width of the flam. Flam is the simulated
effect of a drummer hitting a note with 2 sticks. The amount of flam
dictates the length of time between the next hit after the first and can be
programmed per step.
11.15 TRIGGER ASSIGN
Trigger out 1 & 2 can be assigned to any voice. Trigger 3 is tied to Accent.
To access the TRIGGER ASSIGN settings press SETTINGS, holding TAP/HOLD, then
press STEP 7 to enter the settings menu, press TAP/HOLD to switch between
trigger assign 1 and 2. Use any Voice Select button to send to the target trigger
output (solid Light when selected).
12. Software Updates
The RD-8 MKII updater can be downloaded by going to www.musictribe.com.
Please follow the steps on the website and updater to update your RD-8 MKII.
To check the current firmware version:
1. Press SETTINGS.
2. While holding the TAP/HOLD button press CHAIN/PREFS (STEP BUTTON 5).
3. The LCD will display the firmware version.
4. Press SETTINGS to exit.
It is possible to perform a full factory reset by following these steps, please note
this clears all songs, settings and pattern data and is not reversable.
To reset to default factory settings:
1. Press settings.
2. Hold Tap/Hold and press step key 16
3. The display will now say Wait.
4. When the factory reset is complete the display will show Done.
5. Now turn the unit on and off to complete the procedure.
NOTE: After updating from firmware 1.3.5 to version V2.0.2 or higher
The SYNTHTRIBE App can be used for future updates. This means DFU mode
(the small boot button next to the USB socket) will no longer be required to be
pressed. Instructions for updating with the SYNTHTRIBE can be found in the
firmware release notes.
The RD-8 MKII Windows Driver Installation document is available on the
Behringer website if you are having issues with PC drivers. This document will
guide you through the installation process.
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