About This Item
Description
The 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.
Why guitarists choose this pedal
- Required 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
- Splits into both IN and OUT simultaneously, so the BeatBuddy can be MIDI master and slave at the same time (MIDI Merge mode)
- Enables tight sync with Aeros Loop Studio, MIDI Maestro, DAWs, and other MIDI-enabled loopers or effects
- Not needed for BeatBuddy 2, which has full-size 5-pin MIDI ports built in
Technical specifications
| Model / SKU | Singular Sound BeatBuddy MIDI Breakout Cable · SKU 868361000028 |
|---|---|
| Barcode (GTIN) | 868361000028 |
| ASIN | B00S8LC5W4 |
| Topology / Technology | Passive 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 |
| Connections | 1 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) |
Frequently asked questions
Why doesn't the BeatBuddy have standard MIDI ports?
To 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.
Do I need any other cables to use this?
Yes, 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.
Can the BeatBuddy be both a MIDI sender and receiver at once?
Yes — 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.
Does BeatBuddy 2 need this cable?
No, BeatBuddy 2 has built-in full-size 5-pin MIDI IN/OUT ports and does not require this breakout cable.
What can I sync using this cable?
It'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.