- Pedal Connections<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
- BeatBuddy 2 Controls<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- How to Use the BeatBuddy 2<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Pedal Setup and Navigation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Incorporating the BeatBuddy 2 into your rig is simple. Like other effects pedals, you need to connect your guitar to the Left (Mono) input<\/strong> and then use an instrument cable to connect the BeatBuddy 2\u2019s Left (Mono) output<\/strong> to the guitar amp or mixer input. If you\u2019re using a keyboard or another stereo instrument, then use TRS cables and connect via the Left and<\/em>Right inputs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pedal Connections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Here are a few additional setup tips to get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- When using an effects pedalboard, put the BeatBuddy 2 at the end<\/em> of the pedal chain. This ensures the sound integrity of the BeatBuddy 2 without affecting the tone of your pedalboard.<\/li>
- The BeatBuddy 2 can still play drumbeats without an instrument connected.<\/li>
- Use BeatBuddy 2\u2019s Headphones output<\/strong> to send beats to a stereo or the guitar amp\u2019s auxiliary input.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>BeatBuddy 2 Controls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The BeatBuddy 2\u2019s controls are self-explanatory and easy to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DIAGRAM: BEATBUDDY 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- The Drum Set <\/strong>knob allows you to scroll through the 13 factory-default kits.
- You can add up to 300 drum kits (along with songs), which you can find on Singular Sound\u2019s Beat Boutique<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- The Tempo <\/strong>knob adjusts the tempo of the drum loop. Press and hold the knob to set the tempo as the song\u2019s default.<\/li>
- The Volume <\/strong>knob adjusts the volume of the selected output. Press the knob to choose between the headphones and main outputs.
- The main volume will not affect the level of the instrument connected to your BeatBuddy 2.<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- By default, you will use the two large footswitches to play, pause, stop, and transition beats.
- You can assign specific functions to an expression pedal, Footswitch+<\/a>, or SuperSwitch<\/a> connected to the BeatBuddy 2\u2019s Multiswitch<\/strong> input(s).<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- Use the Tap <\/strong>button to enter tap-tempo mode. Once you\u2019re in tap-tempo mode, use the tempo knob or the left footswitch to tap the current song\u2019s tempo.<\/li>
- The directional touchpad allows you to navigate the various menus and folders. Press the pad up and down to navigate through menus, and press the pad left and right to enter and exit folders.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How to Use the BeatBuddy 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Once you have everything set up and connected the way you want it, it\u2019s time to start playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Press righton the touchpad to switch between songs.<\/li>
- While stopped, tapthe leftfootswitch to begin playing the beat. Press and hold the leftfootswitch to enter tap-tempo mode.<\/li>
- Tapthe leftfootswitch while playing to insert a randomized fill.<\/li>
- Press and hold the left footswitch to transition to the next part.<\/li>
- Double-tap the left footswitch to end the song.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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- Use the Tap <\/strong>button to enter tap-tempo mode. Once you\u2019re in tap-tempo mode, use the tempo knob or the left footswitch to tap the current song\u2019s tempo.<\/li>
- You can assign specific functions to an expression pedal, Footswitch+<\/a>, or SuperSwitch<\/a> connected to the BeatBuddy 2\u2019s Multiswitch<\/strong> input(s).<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- The Tempo <\/strong>knob adjusts the tempo of the drum loop. Press and hold the knob to set the tempo as the song\u2019s default.<\/li>
- You can add up to 300 drum kits (along with songs), which you can find on Singular Sound\u2019s Beat Boutique<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- BeatBuddy 2 Controls<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>