{"product_id":"singular-sound-beatbuddy-2-drum-machine-pedal","title":"Singular Sound BeatBuddy 2 Drum Machine Pedal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe next-generation guitar pedal drum machine, adding expression-pedal control, the SuperSwitch ecosystem, and Autopilot automation on top of BeatBuddy's original hands-free, studio-quality drum sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich BeatBuddy is this?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BeatBuddy family has three current pedals. The \u003cstrong\u003eBeatBuddy 2\u003c\/strong\u003e is the new-generation model with HD drum kits, Autopilot mode, and SuperSwitch support. The \u003cstrong\u003eBeatBuddy 10th Anniversary Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e is the original BeatBuddy in a limited black-and-gold finish. The \u003cstrong\u003eBeatBuddy Mini 2\u003c\/strong\u003e is the compact drum-pedal-sized option with built-in content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/en-int\/products\/singular-sound-beatbuddy-mini-2-drum-machine-pedal\"\u003eBeatBuddy Mini 2\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e BeatBuddy 2 is significantly larger and more capable: it has an SD card slot for expandable content, full-size MIDI I\/O, a 2.4-inch color screen, SuperSwitch\/expression-pedal support and 24-bit stereo audio, while the Mini 2 is a smaller, fixed-content, 16-bit mono pedal with no MIDI, SD card, or SuperSwitch support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. \u003ca href=\"\/en-int\/products\/singular-sound-beatbuddy-10th-anniversary-drum-machine-pedal\"\u003eBeatBuddy 10th Anniversary Edition\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e BeatBuddy 2 upgrades the original BeatBuddy (as reissued in the Anniversary Edition) with 4x-larger HD drum kits, Autopilot automation, expression-pedal control, SuperSwitch compatibility, full-size MIDI ports (no adapter needed), a larger 2.4-inch screen, and an on\/off switch; the Anniversary Edition keeps the original engine, 1.77-inch screen, PS\/2 MIDI port, and Mini-USB port in a limited matte black-and-gold finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy guitarists choose this pedal\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew HD drum kits with 4x the sample capacity of the original BeatBuddy kits (up to 450MB per kit vs 100MB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutopilot Mode: smart automation that plays fills, transitions, and outros in sequence like an interactive backing track, interruptible at any time via footswitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpression pedal support for real-time hands-free control of tempo, volume, and velocity dynamics — a first for the BeatBuddy line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperSwitch compatible via two dedicated multiswitch ports, enabling six-button simultaneous control not possible on the original BeatBuddy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-size 5-pin MIDI IN\/OUT ports built in — no adapter cable needed, unlike the original BeatBuddy's PS\/2 port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger 2.4-inch, higher-resolution color screen with on-screen button function labels and a more intuitive hierarchical menu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecessed SD card slot to protect the card, plus a physical on\/off power button — both improvements over the original design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eControls and switches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft foot switch and Right foot switch – trigger fills, transitions, part changes, and other assignable functions with on-screen labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrum Set knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTempo knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume knob (also controls headphone level)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultidirectional pad and Tap button for navigation and tap tempo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower on\/off button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePower and pedalboard compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent draw:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e center negative, standard 5.5 × 2.1 mm barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e no – 9V power supply included; battery operation not supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBypass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digital dry through (buffered passthrough)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eSingular Sound BeatBuddy 2 Drum Machine Pedal · SKU 850034262239\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eBarcode (GTIN)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e850034262239\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eASIN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eB0FRG1XR8D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eTopology \/ Technology\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eNext-generation sample-based digital drum machine engine with HD drum kits (4x the sample capacity of the original BeatBuddy kits), 24-bit\/44.1kHz audio, expression-pedal-driven dynamic control of tempo\/velocity\/volume, SuperSwitch protocol support, and optional Autopilot automated backing-track mode; content managed via the redesigned BeatBuddy Manager Online\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eBypass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eDigital dry through (buffered passthrough)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e9V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eCurrent draw\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e300 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eBattery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eno – 9V power supply included; battery operation not supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eConnections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e2 x 1\/4-inch (TS) L\/R audio inputs (passthrough), 2 x 1\/4-inch mono (L\/R) main outputs, 1 x 1\/4-inch stereo headphone output (adapter included for use with standard headphones), 2 x full-size 5-pin MIDI IN\/OUT ports, 2 x 1\/4-inch TRS multiswitch port inputs (compatible with Footswitch+, SuperSwitch, or an expression pedal), SD card slot (4GB Class 10 card included, expandable up to 32GB), 9VDC power supply jack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eEnclosure (L × W × H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e7 x 12 x 15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:4px 12px 4px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:4px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e615 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's new in BeatBuddy 2 compared to the original BeatBuddy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeatBuddy 2 adds Autopilot automation, expression-pedal control, SuperSwitch compatibility, a larger 2.4-inch screen, full-size MIDI ports (no adapter needed), a 1\/4-inch headphone output, two customizable on-pedal buttons, and an on\/off power switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes BeatBuddy 2 use an SD card?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it ships with a 4GB Class 10 SD card (expandable up to 32GB); the card slot is recessed to protect it, unlike the original BeatBuddy where the card protrudes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need the SuperSwitch to use BeatBuddy 2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, SuperSwitch is an optional accessory sold separately; BeatBuddy 2 works standalone or with the standard Footswitch+ for expanded footswitch control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use an expression pedal with BeatBuddy 2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, any standard expression pedal can be connected to shape tempo, volume, or velocity dynamics in real time — a feature the original BeatBuddy does not have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes BeatBuddy 2 have a USB port like the original?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, BeatBuddy 2 removed the USB port; to edit SD card content you connect the card directly to a computer via a card reader, or use BeatBuddy Manager Online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Autopilot Mode?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutopilot automatically plays fills, transitions, and the outro in a preset sequence, shown with color-coded bars on screen, functioning like an interactive backing track that you can interrupt at any time using the footswitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan BeatBuddy 2 run on battery power?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it requires the included 9V DC center-negative power supply; 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