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Behringer RD-6 firmware

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Latest firmware

1.0.6
released 25 Mar 2022
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User manual (PDF)

What's new in 1.0.6

Improvements: 1. Fixed an issue that when the sequencer is playing, the user must select the new Pattern Group first then select Pattern Number. If the new Pattern Number is selected first and then the Pattern Group, the pattern number reverts to the currently playing pattern.

Last checked 27 Oct 2026

Release notes on cdn-media.empowertribe.com ↗

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Release history
  1. 1.0.625 Mar 2022
  2. 1.0.58 Mar 2021
  3. 1.0.419 Nov 2020
All 3 releases ↓

Behringer RD-6 manual & official pages

How to update the Behringer RD-6

Install the SynthTribe app (Mac or Windows). Connect the RD-6 to the computer by USB, open SynthTribe and use its Update page to install the latest firmware.

What you need

SynthTribe — the software Behringer uses to load firmware onto the Behringer RD-6. Download links below.

Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.

Drivers & software for the Behringer RD-6

The Behringer RD-6 is updated with SynthTribe, published by Behringer.

Download SynthTribe from Behringeropens in a new tab — behringer.com

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Behringer RD-6 firmware update history

3 releases since Nov 2020, roughly one every 8 months.

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

Version 1.0.6 — 25 Mar 2022

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — cdn-media.empowertribe.com

Version 1.0.5 — 8 Mar 2021

Improvements: 1. Fixed the issue where the wrong PATTERN GROUP would be used when playing in pattern chain mode. 2. Improved the clock output when playing in 2PPQ clock setting.
Release notesopens in a new tab — s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com

Version 1.0.4 — 19 Nov 2020

1. Fixed the no CLAP MIDI note output bug. 2. Responds to MIDI notes when sequencer is playing. 3. Record MIDI IN notes while playing in PATTERN WRITE mode. 4. Add sweep erase function, when playing in PATTERN WRITE mode, press/hold CLEAR to remove steps of selected instrument. 5. Support manually adjust OH decay: 5.1. When the INSTRUMENT control is in OH position, hold FUNCTION then turn the TEMPO control to manually adjust OH decay. 5.2. When the INSTRUMENT is not in OH position, hold FUNCTION then turn TEMPO control to make the OH decay change with tempo automatically (this is the default setting).
Release notesopens in a new tab — s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com

Tracked in 2 rigs on FW//RADAR.

Behringer RD-6 firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Behringer RD-6?

The latest firmware for the Behringer RD-6 is version 1.0.6, released on 25 Mar 2022. FW//RADAR last checked Behringer's official page on 27 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Behringer RD-6?

Install the SynthTribe app (Mac or Windows). Connect the RD-6 to the computer by USB, open SynthTribe and use its Update page to install the latest firmware. Full instructions on Behringer's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Behringer RD-6?

You need SynthTribe, available from Behringer's support site.

Where can I download Behringer RD-6 firmware and drivers?

Directly from Behringer's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →

Where can I find the Behringer RD-6 manual?

The official Behringer user manual is a PDF hosted on cdn-media.empowertribe.com. Behringer RD-6 user manual (PDF) →

Is the Behringer RD-6 still receiving firmware updates?

The last firmware release we recorded is 1.0.6 from 25 Mar 2022. FW//RADAR still checks Behringer's page daily.

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