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Drum Machine Pedal

SKU: # 438364   |   Model: # BEAT BUDDY   |    Product Reviews8 Reviews  Write a Review

Drum Machine Pedal

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BeatBuddy is the first drum machine in a guitar pedal format that enables full hands-free, creative control of the beat.

Musicians can effortlessly insert fills, transition from verse to chorus, add accent hits, throw in drum breaks, and more, to create an unprecedented live drummer effect.

For the advanced user, infinitely more songs and drum sets can be created with the included PC/Mac software, downloaded from BeatBuddy's ever-expanding online library, or discovered and shared on the BeatBuddy Community Forum.

Features:

• Comes ready with 10 drum sets and 200 songs
• Up to 15 high quality samples per drum set component
• First-of-its-kind visual display of the beat
• All beats are non-quantized recordings of real professional drummers for natural authenticity
• Round robin playback and advanced loop transition algorithms
• Makes it easy to improve rhythm or learn new time signatures
• Includes: 9V Power supply (500mA, center negative), 4GB SD card, USB cable, Quick Start Guide.

Specifications:

Output Impedance: ~26 ohms
Signal to Noise: 95 dB
D/A: 24 bit, 44.1 kHz
Frequency Response: 10Hz to 20 kHz
Input Impedance: > 1Meg ohms
Dimensions: (L x W x H) 12.7 cm x 8.38 cm x 6.35 cm (5 x 3.3 x 2.5 inches)
Weight: 1.1 lbs

BeatBuddy has the power of a drum machine with the simplicity of a pedal.

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HEADS UP: Get the Warranty!! 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Stratford, Ontario
I ended up having issues with my BeatBuddy but forgot to keep my warranty up to date. They don't do to repairs and there no one anywhere that does. BeatBuddy says they will replace them, but only with the warranty (of course). So I've now got to buy another one. Dang! Once I get the I will order another one.
Posted by Ann on Jan 24, 2022
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Awesome pedal but software support sucks! 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Edmonton South, Alberta
I have owned my Beatbuddy since they were first introduced around 2013. I love the pedal but the full potential can only be delivered with supporting software. They have not updated that since 2014 and have now thrown it out for open source development as they move on to building other products. It’s too bad because this pedal has so much potential.
Posted by Scott Anderson on Nov 1, 2020
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Beatbuddy 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Peterborough, Ontario
This little thing is incredible for the price and features! Having the buddy, I don’t have to put up with any more whining from my drummer! Onward!
Posted by Kevin Ireland on Jan 5, 2020
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Great machine what a blessing 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   North Bay, Ontario
its great and has loads of beats that also work with thousands of songs and you can use it to set up your own songs as well way to many features to list here in a review its worth the money its a must have ,, i dont own it yet iam rentingit at this time but iam going to make the purchase soon ,, i have a few videos on my youtube channel on this pedal goto kevysrc&music and seach my channel for the beatbuddy and beatbuddy mini as i did rent it for a bit its also grat but this is the one i wanted the most in the end and for my needs i needed the original beatbuddy.. the only thing missing from this is the ability to learn a beat from your own playing if this was added in then it would get 5 stars all the way
Posted by Kevin Millard on Mar 11, 2018
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Excellente simulation 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Québec, Quebec
Ayant un petit groupe de musique nous nous sommes procuré cette pédale dans le but de l'utiliser comme métronome il y a de ça un an. Nous avons été surpris de la qualité sonore et les banques de rythme de départ sur la carte son suffisant. Avec les multiples ajustements, BPM, Rythmes variés et jeux de batteries on fini par trouver un rythme qui convient. Même que c'est rendu que sans ce rythme, il manque quelques choses à notre band. Ça ne remplace pas un drummer mais c'est surprenant. Utilisation simple et intuitive, Vraiment efficace,
Posted by Microbit on Sep 20, 2017
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BeatBuddy review 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
What a fun gizmo! The included beats cover lots of tunes and the support site has lots more. Excellent practice aid.
Posted by anonymous on Mar 22, 2016
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Coolest addition ever! 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Edmonton South, Alberta
By far the best practice aid ever! I went from feeling like a bad newby to stage worthy just by adding a drummer that sounds so real!! It makes practice a fun experience instead of work.
Posted by Jim on Mar 10, 2016
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Awesome now with even more potential 6 of 8 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Works as advertised and easy to learn and use. Sounds fantastic... and all the beats, transitions and fills are realistic and fluid. I am a former drummer who is now playing acoustic guitar and singing, and this is the coolest thing ever. So much fun to play with. I've only had it a month and already have over 45 songs programmed in sets. I am not a professional yet, but soon.
Posted by anonymous on Feb 3, 2016
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Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.

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