{"product_id":"singular-sound-beatbuddy-2-drum-machine-pedal","title":"Singular Sound BeatBuddy 2 Drum Machine Pedal, HD Drum Kits, Autopilot, 5-Pin MIDI","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\u003cp class=\"pz-guide-link\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComparing models?\u003c\/strong\u003e See our guide: \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/blogs\/guides\/beatbuddy-2-vs-valeton-gp-drum-machine\"\u003eBeatBuddy 2 vs Valeton GP Drum Machine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich BeatBuddy is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003evs. BeatBuddy Mini 2:\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 \u003cstrong\u003e2.4-inch\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. BeatBuddy 10th Anniversary Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e BeatBuddy 2 upgrades the original BeatBuddy (as reissued in the Anniversary Edition) with HD drum kits, Autopilot automation, expression-pedal control, SuperSwitch compatibility, full-size MIDI ports (no adapter needed), a larger \u003cstrong\u003e2.4-inch\u003c\/strong\u003e screen, and an on\/off switch; the Anniversary Edition keeps the original engine, \u003cstrong\u003e1.77-inch\u003c\/strong\u003e screen, PS\/2 MIDI port, and Mini-USB port in a limited matte black-and-gold finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy guitarists choose this pedal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew HD drum kits with 4x the sample capacity of the original BeatBuddy kits (up to \u003cstrong\u003e450MB\u003c\/strong\u003e per kit vs \u003cstrong\u003e100MB\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutopilot Mode: smart automation that handles part lengths, fill timing, transitions and song endings like an interactive backing track, while you can still trigger fills or move to the next part early with the footswitches\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; the optional six-switch SuperSwitch gives direct access to accents, part changes, tempo halving\/doubling and song folders\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; it can follow MIDI clock or play as a drum sound module from a pad controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger \u003cstrong\u003e2.4-inch\u003c\/strong\u003e, higher-resolution color screen with on-screen button function labels and a more intuitive hierarchical menu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e233\u003c\/strong\u003e songs and \u003cstrong\u003e13\u003c\/strong\u003e drum sets out of the box, with room for up to \u003cstrong\u003e320\u003c\/strong\u003e drum sets and \u003cstrong\u003e3.2 million\u003c\/strong\u003e songs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical on\/off power button and full stereo output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls and switches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft foot switch – starts the song with an optional intro, adds fills, holds for a transition, double-press for the outro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRight foot switch – starts Part 1 without an intro and pauses\/resumes the beat; 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