{"product_id":"singular-sound-beatbuddy-midi-breakout-cable","title":"Singular Sound BeatBuddy MIDI Breakout Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe required adapter that turns the BeatBuddy's compact PS\/2-style MIDI Sync port into standard 5-pin MIDI IN\/OUT jacks, so it can sync with loopers, DAWs, and other MIDI gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy guitarists choose this pedal\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequired accessory to use MIDI at all with the original BeatBuddy and BeatBuddy Mini 2, since they use a compact PS\/2-style port instead of standard MIDI jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplits into both IN and OUT simultaneously, so the BeatBuddy can be MIDI master and slave at the same time (MIDI Merge mode)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnables tight sync with Aeros Loop Studio, MIDI Maestro, DAWs, and other MIDI-enabled loopers or effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot needed for BeatBuddy 2, which has full-size 5-pin MIDI ports built in\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 MIDI Breakout Cable · SKU 868361000028\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\"\u003e868361000028\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\"\u003eB00S8LC5W4\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\"\u003ePassive wiring breakout — routes the BeatBuddy's proprietary PS\/2 MIDI Sync port signals to two standard 5-pin MIDI DIN connectors for IN and OUT\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\"\u003e1 x PS\/2-style connector (connects to BeatBuddy's MIDI Sync port), 1 x 5-pin MIDI IN (female), 1 x 5-pin MIDI OUT (female)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy doesn't the BeatBuddy have standard MIDI ports?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo keep the original BeatBuddy compact, Singular Sound used a smaller PS\/2-style connector for MIDI Sync instead of full-size 5-pin DIN jacks; this cable breaks that port out into standard MIDI IN and OUT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need any other cables to use this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, you also need a standard male-to-male 5-pin MIDI cable to connect the breakout cable's IN or OUT port to your other MIDI device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the BeatBuddy be both a MIDI sender and receiver at once?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — using both the IN and OUT ports on this breakout cable together (with the BeatBuddy set to MIDI Merge mode), the BeatBuddy can transmit MIDI clock to one device while receiving from another simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes BeatBuddy 2 need this cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, BeatBuddy 2 has built-in full-size 5-pin MIDI IN\/OUT ports and does not require this breakout cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat can I sync using this cable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's commonly used to sync the BeatBuddy with the Aeros Loop Studio, MIDI Maestro, DAWs, and other MIDI-clock-capable gear for tempo, start\/stop, and transition messages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Singular Sound","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110023221501,"sku":"868361000028","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/7100\/7485\/files\/singular-sound-beatbuddy-midi-breakout-cable-pedalzoo-01.jpg?v=1785506931","url":"https:\/\/pedalzoo.com\/en-int\/products\/singular-sound-beatbuddy-midi-breakout-cable","provider":"Pedalzoo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}