Worlds First Drum Machine in Pedal Form!

[SingularSound]

Don't know if it's what you are going for at all, but for me I sometimes like some intentionally synthetic and lo-fi drum sounds for industrial/ early hip-hop sorts of beats (though much of that music was made with machines that were intended to sound like "real" drums at the time). Do you plan to put in anything like this, or is that something that users can add on their own with samples?

We will have a number of 'odd' drum sets... maybe that'll be one of them

You can construct your own drum set by importing WAV files into the program.

 

[SingularSound]

Having laid out my funds, my biggest concern is hardware reliability in the longer term. Computer stompbox is a little scary. We coddle laptops in soft cases.

We designed it specifically to withstand a tough live performance environment -- the screen is recessed to protect it from falling objects. That being said, you won't want to drop a hammer directly on the screen

 

[SingularSound]

I'll be interested in seeing some reviews of the software interface and beat making program once these actually start shipping. I've had bad luck with the interface technology into Windows/PCs of most small consumer music-making electronics I've owned in one way or another (with the exception of IPods/IPhones).

Also- can't remember what the answer was to this a little while back, but will the program/pedal allow you to enter your own WAV samples?

We will probably release the software sometime in Feb/March before it starts shipping so you guys can experiment with it and give us feedback to make it better

Yes, you can load your own WAV files to construct drum sets. Currently we only support MIDI files for the loops, but we plan to add WAV support in the future.

 

[macmanlou]

I had to wait 'til I got my taxes figured out, but I'm in for one of these gems now!

I'm looking forward to learning how to use the software...

 

[macmanlou]

Say, what reasonably-priced double foot-switch would be appropriate to use with the beatbuddy?

 

[sillyfabe]

Say, what reasonably-priced double foot-switch would be appropriate to use with the beatbuddy?

+1

Also is it unlatch or latch? Wondering for a possible custom job....

 

[Adamixoye]

+1

Also is it unlatch or latch? Wondering for a possible custom job....

+2

I think he's said latched in the past; I don't understand the difference, unfortunately. But I assume the Boss FS-6 would work since it can do latched and unlatched.

 

[macmanlou]

From the FAQ:

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What type of footswitch does the BeatBuddy use?

The BeatBuddy supports either a single or dual standard latching footswitch.

 

[macmanlou]

The BeatBuddy supports either a single or dual standard latching footswitch.

While the Boss FS-6 looks like a good product, I'd rather not get another 9V battery-powered device if I didn't need to.

Any reason why this Hosa FSC-385 wouldn't work OK?

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[SingularSound]

While the Boss FS-6 looks like a good product, I'd rather not get another 9V battery-powered device if I didn't need to.

Any reason why this Hosa FSC-385 wouldn't work OK?

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That Hosa will work perfectly.

Also Johnson makes a good dual latching footswitch:

http://www.amazon.com/Johnson-Guitars-FX-020-Stereo-Footswitch/dp/B000EO6N08


FYI: Latching is an on/off type switch. Non-latching is when it's held down it sends a continuous signal -- good for some types of effects. But latching is much cheaper and more reliable.

 

[svp]

This thing looks cool

 

[Adamixoye]

That Hosa will work perfectly.

Also Johnson makes a good dual latching footswitch:

http://www.amazon.com/Johnson-Guitars-FX-020-Stereo-Footswitch/dp/B000EO6N08


FYI: Latching is an on/off type switch. Non-latching is when it's held down it sends a continuous signal -- good for some types of effects. But latching is much cheaper and more reliable.

Not your problem, David, but I have never understood why these dual footswitches have to be so big. I guess they're obviously made for people who just have the one footswitch on the floor for their amp, rather than pedalholics who need precious board space...

 

[theLimeyBrit]

David, I think I understand this, but just to be clear:

A single footswitch plugged into the BeatBuddy gives you the accent hit functionality. A dual footswitch gives accent hits + song advance/tap tempo. Is that correct?

Looking forward to April

 

[macmanlou]

That Hosa will work perfectly.

Also Johnson makes a good dual latching footswitch:

http://www.amazon.com/Johnson-Guitars-FX-020-Stereo-Footswitch/dp/B000EO6N08


FYI: Latching is an on/off type switch. Non-latching is when it's held down it sends a continuous signal -- good for some types of effects. But latching is much cheaper and more reliable.

Thanks, David. I chose the Hosa because the Johnson has 20 feet of cable attached. I can use a short cable with the Hosa and keep the floor (a little) less cluttered.

 

[SingularSound]

Thanks, David. I chose the Hosa because the Johnson has 20 feet of cable attached. I can use a short cable with the Hosa and keep the floor (a little) less cluttered.

Ah, yes. That is true. good point.

 

[SingularSound]

Not your problem, David, but I have never understood why these dual footswitches have to be so big. I guess they're obviously made for people who just have the one footswitch on the floor for their amp, rather than pedalholics who need precious board space...

True... perhaps we'll design a better footswitch a bit down the road. Post your ideas of a perfect footswitch!

 

[SingularSound]

David, I think I understand this, but just to be clear:

A single footswitch plugged into the BeatBuddy gives you the accent hit functionality. A dual footswitch gives accent hits + song advance/tap tempo. Is that correct?

Looking forward to April

Yes, you are correct.

We are currently working on adding a 'pause' function into the second footswitch, to enable you to put little breaks into the song and start it up again where you left off. You would have the option of either having tap tempo or pause/unpause functionality while a song is playing -- which would you guys prefer?

 

[SingularSound]

If you guys haven't seen our first artist demo video:

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[theLimeyBrit]

I can see both functions being useful, but I think I would use pause/unpause more.

Yes, you are correct.

We are currently working on adding a 'pause' function into the second footswitch, to enable you to put little breaks into the song and start it up again where you left off. You would have the option of either having tap tempo or pause/unpause functionality while a song is playing -- which would you guys prefer?

 

[Adamixoye]

True... perhaps we'll design a better footswitch a bit down the road. Post your ideas of a perfect footswitch!

My perfect idea is simple...it needs to be as big as it needs to be so you aren't stepping on both switches at the same time, and absolutely no bigger! I think a double switch should be about 3-4"x1.5", not 6"x5". Putting the cable jack in a location where it doesn't increase the "effective size" of the enclosure is also a plus.