BeatBuddy 2 - the guitar pedal drum machine for live, responsive drums. Add fills, transitions, part changes, drum breaks, accent hits, intros/outros, double/half time, cowbell, and more — all in real time. Even navigate set lists hands-free. Includes 13 ultra-realistic drum kits and over 200 songs across 23 genres, with room for 320 drum sets and 3.2 million songs (download or create your own). BeatBuddy is the award-winning pedal for musicians to add live, responsive drums to their playing. More than 150,000 players around the world use it to practice, write, and perform with a drummer that never misses a cue. With a simple foot tap, you can add fills, transitions, song part changes, drum breaks, accent hits, intros/outros, double/half time, cowbell, and more — all in real time. You can even navigate set lists hands-free. Now, BeatBuddy 2 makes the experience even more powerful, bringing dynamic expression pedal control of tempo/velocity/volume, limitless commands with SuperSwitch, and Autopilot — smart automation of the beat that lets you step in with improvisation whenever inspiration strikes. It comes pre-loaded with 13 ultra-realistic drum kits and over 230 songs across 23 genres, with additional room for 320 drum sets and 3.2 million songs (download or create your own). The new HD kits, 4x larger than the originals, deliver every nuance of real drums, and the intuitive visual display of the beat makes it easy to stay locked in on stage. BeatBuddy 2 is the ultimate drummer companion for any musician, now rebuilt with more realism, intelligence, and control than ever before. New for BeatBuddy 2: AutopilotIntelligent song automation that controls part length, fill timing, song endings, and more—so you can focus on playing. HD Drum SetsLarger, ultra-realistic drum sets with 4x the sound capacity and enhanced granularity and depth. Enhanced Display & InterfaceInstantly know where you are in a song with a larger screen and improved UX. SuperSwitch SupportUnlock powerful new control options with the SuperSwitch, designed to work seamlessly with BeatBuddy 2. Expression Pedal SupportShape the dynamics of your performance with responsive tempo and velocity dynamic control. Unlock Multi-Button Precision Control with the SuperSwitch Most multi-button controllers only let you trigger one command at a time. The SuperSwitch changes everything. Using a proprietary signal protocol, the SuperSwitch gives you simultaneous, synchronized control over multiple functions—pause and trigger an accent hit, switch parts and start a fill, all without missing a beat. You can jump directly to any song part, trigger half-time or double-time tempo, use multiple accent hits and navigate entire setlists hands free with ease. Feel the Dynamics with Expression Pedal Support BeatBuddy 2 lets you connect any standard expression pedal to shape your sound in real time. With hands free control of tempo, volume and velocity, you can ease into a groove or build toward an explosive fill—just like a real drummer. It’s a new level of control that makes your beats feel more human, more dynamic, and more alive. See More, Do More BeatBuddy 2 features a larger, higher resolution screen and an improved interface that makes it easier to find songs, adjust settings, and stay locked in during a set. Whether you’re switching parts mid-song or tweaking tempo on the fly, everything's sleeker, more intuitive, and built to keep up with you. Tech SpecsTypeDrum Machine Patterns~500 (233 Songs, 2+ Patterns Each) (Expandable) Sounds13 Drum Sets (Expandable), 450MB Max Per Drum Set Sample Rate44.1kHz Bit Depth24-bit SoftwareBeatBuddy Manager Online Inputs2 x 1/4" TS (L/R audio passthrough) Outputs2 x 1/4" Mono (L/R) Main Audio, 1 x 1/4" Stereo Headphones MIDI I/O2 Full Size 5-pin MIDI IN/OUT Ports Other I/O2 x 1/4" TRS Multiswitch port Inputs (Support Footswitch+, SuperSwitch, Expression Pedal) Bypass SwitchingDigital Dry Through Storage4GB Class 10 SD Card (Expandable up to 32gb) Screen2.4" Diagonal TFT RGB (240x320) Power Source9V DC Power Supply (Included) Power Usage300mA Height2.75" (7 cm) Width4.5" (12 cm) Depth6" (15 cm) Weight1 lbs. 5.7 oz. (615 g)
