Behringer BMX Sneak Preview From 2026 NAMM Show
At the 2026 NAMM Show, Behringer was offering a sneak preview of their BMX Hybrid 8/12-Bit Sampling Drum Machine, a new design, inspired by the Oberheim DMX.
Like last year, the company isn’t announcing new gear at the show, but is showing several works-in-progress, including the BMX, the JN-80, and the JT-2. No new details are being announced at this time.
Specifications (Unofficial):
*Note: The following specs were shared by Behringer back in 2023, and may be updated with the production release.
- Recreation of one of earliest and most influential digital drum machines
- 25 sounds: 3 Kicks, 3 Snares, 3 Hats, 6 Toms, 2 Rides, 2 Shakers, 2 Tambs, Rimshot, Handclap, Crash & Click
- 8 voice architecture with independent level & pitch controls for each voice
- High-resolution real-time sequencer with non-destructive quantization for capturing finger drumming performances
- Additional step sequencer mode with 64 steps per pattern with storage of up to 64 patterns and 16 songs
- Integrated Wave Designer with individual attack and sustain controls for studio quality drum sound
- Integrated dual-mode filter with dedicated frequency and resonance controls for huge sound shaping options
- 8 independent analog outputs to record your patterns as multi-track audio
- Easily readable 7-segment 4-character LED display for tempo with dedicated tap tempo button
- 24 velocity sensitive pads with bold, full-color LEDs
- Up to 99 loop measures of each pattern change with 16 pattern changes per song
- Songs can be chained together for expanded compositions
- Unique Auto Scroll feature for extremely easy operation
- Comprehensive Midi In/Out/Thru and USB implementation for synchronization and connection to external devices
- Per-track Solo and Mute for enhanced realtime control
- Sync options include USB, MIDI, clock and internal
- Powerful headphone and L/R main outputs on 1/4” TRS connectors
- 3-Year Warranty Program
Details on pricing and availability for the Behringer BMX drum machine are still to be announced.
