The Behringer RS-9 Eurorack Drum Sequencer is finally available!
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Behringer RS-9 · Source: Behringer
Behringer RS-9 · Source: Behringer
Behringer RS-9 · Source: Behringer
The long-awaited Behringer RS-9 Rhythm Sequencer is finally in production and you can order one today! The 10-track drum sequencer for Eurorack comes loaded with performance features for on-the-fly beatmaking.
Behringer RS-9 Rhythm Sequencer
[August 31, 2024] Almost four years after the first concept drawings appeared, you can now finally order the Behringer RS-9 drum sequencer.
The sequencer offers 64 steps per pattern and ten tracks. There are trigger and accent outputs for each track, as well as analog sync in/out, reset in, MIDI in/out, and USB-C. The RS-9 has space for 64 patterns and 16 songs. With performance features such as step and note repeat and step overdubbing, Behringer says that the RS-9 is perfect for on-the-fly beatmaking.
You can now pre-order the Behringer RS-9 from Thomann* for $138 / £127 / €149.
Behringer RS-9
[April 27, 2022 / original post by Robin Vincent] We don’t like to jump at every Behringer prototype but the RS-9 looks pretty interesting. We first saw the idea floated back in November 2020. Now it looks like it’s going to become a reality. Behringer says that it still needs more time to finalise and test the module. The company has suggested a target price of $149.
The first thing to grasp is that the RS-9 is a drum sequencer, not a drum machine. It doesn’t contain any of the RD-9 drum voices. Consequently, you’ll have to plug it into other drum and percussion modules in order to get a sound.
Comparing the new photos with the original rendered image there have been a few changes. Mostly it seems like Behringer wanted to keep the buttons and functions the same as those used in the RD-9. That requires a little bit more space, so the branding has been relocated up to the top. A manual Trigger button has also been added.
Connections
In terms of connections we have 10 trigger outputs with accompanying Accent outputs, Sync In/Out, MIDI In/Out on chunky 5-pin DIN and USB. There also appears to be a single CV input alongside a Reset input. Apparently, the buttons are not just for sequencing, you can also use them to trigger the channels manually.
On the whole, it’s looking pretty snazzy.
User input
The comments under the Facebook post are very complimentary and Behringer is invited feedback. Some people are saying that the RD-9 buttons can be a bit stiff and are hoping these are a bit lighter on the touch. Others suggest adding a channel or two of CV output for running basslines or giving it the ability to load samples. Probability per step is probably more achievable.
Once it’s ready I imagine it will go into the queue of devices awaiting chips.
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7 responses to “The Behringer RS-9 Eurorack Drum Sequencer is finally available!”
COOL TOOLS!
These tools look real, cool tools
The look and the feel, cool tools
Cool cool cool, cool tools.
Nice. Hopefully individual drum modules are on there way also!
Looks familiar. Erica who? $150? I don’t know what you are talking about.
For the price this looks amazing, I’m really surprised they would be able to make this work as what looks like a one-off. I’m also continually surprised by Behringers commitment to gigantic Eurorack modules in a world of HP wary new modules.
imagine what a Beowulf-cluster of these would be like!
“We don’t like to jump at every Behringer prototype…”
I don’t believe you.
Suit yourself
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