About This Item
Description
The original 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 adds HD drum kits (up to 450MB per kit vs 100MB), 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
- Hands-free drummer under one footswitch: tap to start with an intro, tap for fills, hold for a transition to the next part, double-tap to end with an outro
- 220 songs (about 500 patterns) and 10 drum sets built in, across a wide range of genres and time signatures, including odd meters such as 5/4 and 7/8
- SD-card-expandable: up to 3 million songs and 300 drum sets 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
- Headphone volume knob
- Four directional buttons and a central Tap button for menus and tap tempo
Connections & Power
- Two 1/4-inch TS inputs and two 1/4-inch TS outputs (L/R) for mono or stereo rigs, with digital dry through for your instrument signal
- 1/8-inch (3.5mm) headphone output for silent practice
- 1/4-inch TRS footswitch input for the optional Footswitch+
- PS/2 MIDI Sync port: connects to standard 5-pin MIDI through the BeatBuddy MIDI Sync Breakout Cable (sold separately); syncs with Aeros Loop Studio, MIDI Maestro, DAWs and other MIDI gear
- Mini-USB port and SD card slot for content management
- 9V DC center-negative, 300 mA; a 500 mA 9V supply is included; battery operation is not supported
In the Box
- BeatBuddy 10th Anniversary Edition pedal
- 4GB SD card with drum content
- 9V DC power supply
| Type | Drum machine pedal |
|---|---|
| Finish | Matte black and gold (limited edition) |
| Content | 220 songs, ~500 patterns, 10 drum sets (expandable, up to 100MB per drum set) |
| Audio | 24-bit / 44.1kHz, 32-bit floating point processing, stereo |
| Screen | 1.77-inch color TFT (128 x 160) |
| Inputs | 2 x 1/4-inch TS (L/R) |
| Outputs | 2 x 1/4-inch TS (L/R), 1 x 1/8-inch (3.5mm) headphones |
| Footswitch input | 1 x 1/4-inch TRS |
| MIDI | PS/2 MIDI Sync port (breakout cable not included) |
| USB | Mini-B |
| Storage | SD card slot, 4GB Class 10 card included, expandable up to 32GB |
| Bypass | Digital dry through |
| Power | 9V DC center-negative, 300 mA (500 mA supply included) |
| Battery | Not supported |
| Dimensions | 5.1 x 3.5 x 2.5 in (130 x 89 x 64 mm) |
| Weight | 1 lb 2.4 oz (522 g) |
FAQ
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 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. The BeatBuddy can act as MIDI clock master or follow external clock.
Does it work on battery power? No, it requires the included 9V DC center-negative power supply; battery operation is not supported.
Can I power it from a pedalboard power supply? Yes, from an isolated 9V DC center-negative output that delivers at least 300 mA; a 500 mA output gives comfortable headroom. Never use more than 9V.
Can I add more footswitch control? Yes. The 1/4-inch TRS footswitch input accepts the Singular Sound Footswitch+ for accent hits, pause/unpause, song and genre navigation, and tap tempo.
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.