About This Item
Description
The original, award-winning BeatBuddy — the pedal that started the hands-free drum machine category — reissued in a limited-edition matte black-and-gold finish to mark 10 years.
Which BeatBuddy is this?
The BeatBuddy family has three current pedals. The BeatBuddy 2 is the new-generation model with HD drum kits, Autopilot mode, and SuperSwitch support. The BeatBuddy 10th Anniversary Edition is the original BeatBuddy in a limited black-and-gold finish. The BeatBuddy Mini 2 is the compact drum-pedal-sized option with built-in content.
- vs. BeatBuddy 2: BeatBuddy 2 replaces the original engine with 4x-larger HD drum kits, a bigger 2.4-inch screen, full-size MIDI ports, SuperSwitch and expression-pedal support, and an on/off switch; the 10th Anniversary Edition preserves the original BeatBuddy's engine, 1.77-inch screen, PS/2 MIDI port (adapter needed), and Mini-USB port, in a special anniversary finish.
- vs. BeatBuddy Mini 2: The Anniversary Edition retains full original-BeatBuddy features — SD card expansion, MIDI (via adapter), USB, headphone output, and 24-bit stereo audio; the Mini 2 strips those out for a smaller, fixed-content, 16-bit mono pedal at a lower price.
Why guitarists choose this pedal
- Limited-edition all-black and gold matte finish celebrating the BeatBuddy's 10th anniversary
- This is the original BeatBuddy architecture — same connectivity and engine as the standard BeatBuddy, just in the anniversary finish
- SD-card-expandable: up to 3 million songs/beats possible via card upgrades and the BeatBuddy Manager editor
- 24-bit/44.1kHz stereo output with 32-bit floating point processing, plus USB and MIDI (via adapter) connectivity absent on the Mini 2
- 1.77-inch color TFT screen with a visual metronome showing beat and measure
Controls and switches
- Main foot switch – starts/stops songs, triggers fills, transitions, intros/outros
- Volume knob
- Drum Set selector knob
- Tempo knob
Power and pedalboard compatibility
- Voltage: 9V DC
- Current draw: 300 mA
- Polarity: center negative, standard 5.5 × 2.1 mm barrel
- Battery: no – 9V power supply included in the box; battery operation not supported
- Bypass: Buffered bypass (digital dry through)
Technical specifications
| Model / SKU | Singular Sound BeatBuddy 10th Anniversary Edition Drum Machine Pedal · SKU 850034262215 |
|---|---|
| Barcode (GTIN) | 850034262215 |
| ASIN | B0DQ6J499K |
| Topology / Technology | Sample-based digital drum machine engine playing non-quantized MIDI recordings of real drummers at 24-bit/44.1kHz with 32-bit floating-point processing; robust anodized aluminum enclosure; content fully expandable and editable via SD card and BeatBuddy Manager software |
| Bypass | Buffered bypass (digital dry through) |
| Power | 9V DC |
| Current draw | 300 mA |
| Battery | no – 9V power supply included in the box; battery operation not supported |
| Connections | 2 x 1/4-inch (TS) inputs, 2 x 1/4-inch (TS) outputs, 1 x 1/8-inch (3.5mm TRS) headphone output, 1 x PS/2-style MIDI Sync port (adapter cable sold separately), 1 x Mini-USB port, 1 x 1/4-inch TRS footswitch input, SD card slot (4GB card included, expandable up to 32GB), 9VDC power supply jack |
| Enclosure (L × W × H) | 12.7 x 8.6 x 6.3 cm |
| Weight | 453 g |
| Country of manufacture | China |
Frequently asked questions
Is the 10th Anniversary Edition a different pedal from the regular BeatBuddy?
No — it's the same original BeatBuddy hardware and feature set (not BeatBuddy 2), offered in a limited matte black-and-gold finish to mark 10 years of the product.
Does it include an SD card?
Yes, it ships with a 4GB Class 10 SD card preloaded with content, expandable up to 32GB.
Can I sync it with other MIDI gear?
Yes, via the PS/2-style MIDI Sync port, but you need Singular Sound's MIDI Sync Breakout Cable (sold separately) plus a standard 5-pin MIDI cable to connect to other devices.
Does it work on battery power?
No, it requires the included 9V DC center-negative power supply; battery operation is not supported.
How is this different from BeatBuddy 2?
It uses the original BeatBuddy engine, smaller 1.77-inch screen, PS/2 MIDI port needing an adapter, and Mini-USB — BeatBuddy 2 has a larger screen, full-size MIDI ports, no USB port, on/off switch, and support for the newer SuperSwitch and expression pedal.