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Behringer RD-8 MKII firmware

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Latest firmware

2.1.2
released 19 Mar 2021
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What's new in 2.1.2

New features: • Instant pattern switching by holding PATTERN then press STEP button, the newly selected pattern will be played immediately. • Added 1PPS support. • Negative swing, 25-49%. • Filter automation will now carry across when extending/copying lengths of patterns. • Note Repeat is now easier to program: • Step 1: Enable Note Repeat and select a repeat number in STEP mode. • Step 2: Select any voice you want. • Step 3: Hold STEP number button then press TRIGGER. Note: Repeat can be added with or without step record on with this method. • In Pattern Mode, all patterns with stored pattern data are white, current active is red (You can see which patterns are programmed). • Autofill all 16 patterns (expanded from the last 4 only) • Flam will now have an effect on the closed hat. • FLAM & PROB Settings: Programmed steps are now shown in white and adding FLAM or PROB on a step turns red. • POLY mode defaults to be stored per pattern. Improvements: • Fixed a bug that when the length of data from a Mac is bigger that 750, it will be ignored.

Last checked 27 Oct 2026

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Behringer RD-8 MKII manual & official pages

How to update the Behringer RD-8 MKII

Connect the RD-8 MKII to your computer via USB. Open the Behringer SynthTribe app (free, iOS/Android/desktop), select your device, and follow the on-screen firmware update prompt.

What you need

Behringer SynthTribe — the software Behringer uses to load firmware onto the Behringer RD-8 MKII. 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-8 MKII

The Behringer RD-8 MKII is updated with Behringer SynthTribe, published by Behringer.

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Behringer RD-8 MKII firmware update history

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

2.1.219 Mar 2021

Release notes for this version are listed above.

Release notesopens in a new tab — s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com

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Behringer RD-8 MKII firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Behringer RD-8 MKII?

The latest firmware for the Behringer RD-8 MKII is version 2.1.2, released on 19 Mar 2021. FW//RADAR last checked Behringer's official page on 27 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Behringer RD-8 MKII?

Connect the RD-8 MKII to your computer via USB. Open the Behringer SynthTribe app (free, iOS/Android/desktop), select your device, and follow the on-screen firmware update prompt. Full instructions on Behringer's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Behringer RD-8 MKII?

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

Where can I download Behringer RD-8 MKII 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-8 MKII manual?

The official Behringer user manual is a PDF hosted on cdn-media.empowertribe.com. Behringer RD-8 MKII user manual (PDF) →

Is the Behringer RD-8 MKII still receiving firmware updates?

The last firmware release we recorded is 2.1.2 from 19 Mar 2021. FW//RADAR still checks Behringer's page daily.

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