Behringer BMX

Drawing on the design principles of an iconic early‑1980s digital drum machine, the Behringer BMX provides access to the distinctive percussive character used across new wave, synth‑pop, and early hip‑hop production. Its sound engine employs period‑accurate 8‑ and 12‑bit sampling, capturing the characteristic crushed transients and gritty resolution associated with early digital technology. Complementing this architecture are analog lowpass filters modeled after those found in the original hardware.

The unit is built around an 8‑voice framework, with each voice offering independent Level and Pan settings along with eight discrete analog outputs for flexible routing. A 64‑step sequencer supports advanced functions such as poly‑meter, step‑repeat, note‑repeat, real‑time triggering, track mute, and track solo. An integrated effects bus incorporates a Wave Designer and a dual‑mode analog filter, both of which can be assigned per voice with automation available for filter cutoff.

The control surface includes 24 velocity‑sensitive pads equipped with aftertouch, enabling expressive performance input in both studio and live contexts. Storage capabilities include Pattern and Song modes, allowing up to 256 patterns and 16 songs to be saved, imported, or exported as needed. Programming and editing are streamlined through a high‑contrast LCD and a multifunction encoder.

Comprehensive connectivity is provided through MIDI, USB, and multiple sync options including MIDI, Clock, and internal modes. For producers seeking authentic early‑digital, bit‑reduced drum textures, the BMX offers a focused and technically faithful toolset that aligns closely with the sonic character of the era that inspired it

FEATURES

• Amazing drum machine with authentic 8/12-bit sampling sound engine to create classic sound performance

• Line input allows for live recording and storage of your own samples

• Analog circuitry including original lowpass filters for unsurpassed warmth

• 8 DAC’s with variable sample rate and authentic 8/12-bit resolution

• 8-voice architecture with independent level and pan controls for each voice

• Powerful 64-step drum sequencer supports poly-meter, step-repeat, note-repeat, real-time triggering, track-mute and track-solo

• 8 independent analog outputs for external processing or recording your rhythms as multi-track audio

• Integrated FX bus features Wave Designer and dual-mode Analog Filter with per voice assignment

• 24 velocity-sensitive drum pads with after touch for real-world experience

• Live recording, editing and playback of analog filter cutoff via automation

• Storage of up to 16 songs and 256 patterns, all of which can be imported/exported during playback for unlimited songs and patterns

• Pattern Mode allows arrangement of patterns into full songs and setting number of repeats per song part

• Song Mode allows chaining songs together for live sets and expanded compositions

• Unique Auto Scroll feature enables improvisation in all modes

• Comprehensive MIDI In/Out/Thru plus USB implementation for synchronization and connection to external devices

• Sync options include USB, MIDI, Clock and Internal for maximum versatility

• Encoder for editing parameters such as Tempo, Swing, Probability, Flam and Random

• High-visibility 128x64 LCD graphic display for easy editing of program parameters

• Powerful headphone and main outputs on 1/4" connectors