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 RnB, Hip-Hop and Techno tracks. But every icon must have a progenitor, right? Enter the CR-78. The grandaddy to all drum machines, had 34 built in rhythm patterns like rock, swing, waltz and shuffle plus individual drum sounds like kick, snare, cowbell, hi-hat and more. 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.
The RD-78 recaptures the iconic analog tones of the original CR-78 drum machine, bringing the magic of the 70s and 80s back to life. With its true analog circuitry, you'll experience that familiar warmth and depth in your rhythms, now with added features to help you craft more complex beats.
34 iconic rhythm patterns, including fills, rolls, and breaks, give you 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 to transport you back in time and propel your music forward.
Specifications Voices
Number of voices: 15
Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Clap,
Rim Shot, Metallic Beat, Maracas,
Tambourine, Guiro, Clave, Cow Bell,
Low Conga, Low Bongo, High Bongo
Number of simultaneous voices
15
Sound controls
Accent, Balance, Level x 10,
Master Volume
Instrument Select, Voice Select x 4
Connectivity
Outputs
Mix Out (6.35 mm TS jack)
10 x Voice Out
(3.5 mm TS jack, unbalanced)
Phones (3.5 mm TRS stereo jack)
MIDI: In, Out/Thru (5 pin DIN)
USB: Class Compliant USB 2.0 Type B
Footswitches
Variation, Start/Stop: (6.35 mm TS jack)
Sync: In, Out (3.5 mm TRS jack)
Supported operating systems: Windows 7 or higher, Mac OSX 10.10 or higher
Sequencer
Controls: Tempo
Rotary switches: Variation Measure, Track/Instrument, Track/Pattern, Variation
Toggle switches
Instrument Select x 4, Fade In/Out Time, Man/Auto Variation, Scale
Buttons: Clear, Start/Stop, Cancel, Rhythm, Group, Write/Next, 16 x Multi-Function/Step
Storage
Preset patterns: 34
Preset variations: 11
Programmable patterns: 32
Programmable tracks: 12
Environmental
Power requirement: 9 V DC 500 mA
Operating temperature range: 5° C to 45° C (41° F to 113° F)
