Behringer RD-6-SR

As low-fi as the original but not without charm

Cheap, plastic and non-configurable but simple to program drum machine. The sound is not as classic as the 808 or 909 but surely usable as the hi hats, clap and toms are pretty nice in the mix. The bass drum does not really fly though.

Crispy punch in a plastic box

Sounds and features are very solid. Distortion makes Toms hum through warm saturation. Classic 606 hats cut through everything. Random pattern shortcut can be a nice starting point when creating something new. I use it as a clock also, midi in and tempo out. The box itself is plastic and light, gives a flimsy feeling, but it can be a great thing if you need to travel or carry it along. The price is also crazy, just buy it!

I love it

It's difficult to rate the RD-6 without context as it is a clone of a cheap machine with limited functionality. Once you know what you're buying you can measure it in these terms.

The RD-6 sounds great and is a simple machine. No swing, no tuning and certainly nothing fancy like probability. If you dig the 606 sound (think Autechre's Bike) you will be happy with this.

I love the sound, the feel and the price. Another great machine that I may never have owned otherwise. I had a minor problem with some beats from Bank I bleeding into Bank II so I've marked quality down slightly. In practice I generally only use one bank so I've tried to work on anyway.

Highly recommended for that simple robotic beat. Best analog hats in town.

After a forty year wait I got the drum machine, I always wanted !

The Behringer RD-6 a faithful re- imaging of the Roland TR-606, was always going to be judged on its individual sounds. its analogue heart is definitely where it should be , the inclusion of MIDI and separate outs bring this machine, squarely into the 21st century and, in the studio. It sounds fantastic , those rasping hats pattering away sound like no other drum machine out there, I love mine , and I can`t believe its been forty years since this machine was on my wish list .

Very good!!

as a previous owner of a 606 i can say it s an excellent option, it sounds very very close