The BeatBuddy Returns — Better Than Ever
The original BeatBuddy revolutionized hands-free rhythm control, marking a game-changing moment for solo performers and songwriters, both at Sweetwater and around the world. Now, Singular Sound's BeatBuddy 2 builds on that legacy with expanded versatility, improved performance, and a host of new features. The second iteration's impressive feature set spans a redesigned user experience, a larger 2.4-inch LCD, four times the drum set capacity, the new Autopilot interactive backing system, a multi-directional navigation pad, and updated BeatBuddy Manager Online software. It also retains robust connectivity and becomes even more expressive when paired with an expression pedal or the 6-button SuperSwitch. Add in a headphone jack for silent practice, and the BeatBuddy 2 is your percussive best friend for your next gig, rehearsal, or writing session.
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Your own personal drummer on command
The BeatBuddy 2 amounts to having your own personal drummer on (literal) tap. It arrives to you armed with 13 drum sets, 24 genres, more than 220 styles, a virtual music encyclopedia of time signatures, and sample Autopilot songs — all recorded by professional drummers (non-quantized for a human feel) in studio-grade 44.1kHz/24-bit true stereo sound. As if that weren't enough, you can expand your BeatBuddy 2 with access to three million songs and 300 drum sets, all downloadable from the Singular Sound Beat Boutique. Plus, when inspiration hits, you can easily create your own songs and drum sets using the newly overhauled BeatBuddy Manager Online software. Lastly, as the BeatBuddy 2's SD card slot is expandable to 32GB, you'll have no problem storing everything you need to make your performances a smashing success.
A hands-free, toe-tapping good time
It couldn't be easier to take control of your grooves with the BeatBuddy 2. Its integrated footswitches let you guide your entire song from start to finish with simple, intuitive functions for starting/ending songs, accent hits, transitioning between sections, and count-ins. The BeatBuddy 2 also supports using an expression pedal and the 6-button Superswitch — at the same time! This enables you to truly tailor your tunes to your individual taste by controlling tempo, volume, half-time, double-time, and more. Furthermore, a new multidirectional pad makes it a total cinch to navigate the BeatBuddy 2, and its digital dry-through bypass switching means that you'll be able to play and perform with minimal latency.
What’s New for BeatBuddy 2?
The BeatBuddy 2 builds on the momentum of the original model in myriad ways, including the new Autopilot interactive backing track system and a larger 2.4-inch diagonal Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) LCD. You'll also benefit from the two multiports, which provide support for expression pedals and/or the new 6-button Superswitch for ultimate control. Finally, with four times the sample capacity for larger drum sets and the totally reimagined BeatBuddy Manager Online software for crafting your own songs and kits, you'll be able to take your ideas and performances to new creative heights easier than ever before.
Singular Sound BeatBuddy 2 Features:
- 2nd iteration of the beloved Beat Buddy, an incredibly user-friendly drum machine in stompbox form
- 13 stock drum sets (expandable up to 300 via download from the Singular Sound Beat Boutique)
- Comes with 24 musical genres and 220+ styles, plus up to 3 million songs (available via download from the Singular Sound Beat Boutique)
- Many possible time signatures, including odd signatures such as 5/4, 7/8, etc.
- All performances were recorded by professional drummers and are non-quantized to give your songs a human feel
- Studio-grade 44.1kHz/24-bit true stereo sound quality
- Autopilot interactive backing track system facilitates ease and control of interaction with your backing tracks
- Integrated footswitches help you control count-ins, transitions, accents, plus starts and ends of songs
- 2 multiports let you add expression pedals as well as the new 6-button Superswitch
- Expression pedal and Superswitch can be used at the same time for ultimate control over tempo, volume, and much more
- Larger 2.4-in. diagonal TFT LCD screen and new UX provide you with much greater visual feedback
- Improved BeatBuddy Manager Online software lets you create your own songs and drum sets
- Digital dry through bypass switching ensures you can play and perform with no latency
- Headphone jack enables silent usage — ideal for personal practice or songwriting sessions
- 4GB Class 10 SD card (expandable up to 32GB)
- Ample connectivity options, including 2 x 1/4-in. TS inputs, 2 x 1/4-in. mono (L/R) audio outputs, and 2 x full-size 5-pin MIDI in/out ports
