Behringer RD-78 In-Depth Review
Synthesist Starsky Carr – in his latest video – reviews the Behringer RD-78, a new drum machine that basically pairs the sequencing interface from their RD-8 and pairs it with the the sounds of the Roland CR-78 CompuRhythm drum machine.
Carr describes the RD-78 as ‘superbly cheesy’:
“The Behringer RD-78 is their take on the classic *Roland CompuRyhtm CR-78. The CR78 was famous for having user patterns, you could actually save your own!
You’ve heard it on loads of tracks, and as it was originally designed as an organ accompaniment – like all the OG drum machines – its got some wonderfully cheesy rhythms – who doesn’t love a Beguine, Foxtrot, Tango or Mambo?”
The sounds may be cheesy, and the preset rhythms, too. But, as Carr notes, the weirdness and cheesiness of the sounds can be a fun alternative to the 808/909 style sounds that are ubiquitous these days.
Watch the video and share your thoughts on the Behringer RD-78 in the comments!
