Description
It has been ten years since Singular Sound launched its flagship product, the BeatBuddy drum machine pedal.
To celebrate this decade-long journey, we will take an in-depth look at our drum machine: its features, the evolution it has undergone, and its future prospects.
What is the BeatBuddy Drum Machine?
In 2013, founder David Packouz encountered challenges in locating dependable drummers while pursuing his musical ambitions. To address this issue, he developed the BeatBuddy, a drum machine designed to replicate authentic drumming across multiple genres. As a guitarist and vocalist, he found it difficult to manage a drum machine during live performances, which led to years of research aimed at creating a customizable drum machine in the form of a guitar pedal. Since then, Singular Sound has improved the BeatBuddy with various updates and enhancements, establishing it as an indispensable tool for songwriters, performers, and studio recordings. Discover more about its impressive features!
Core BeatBuddy Features and How They Work
The BeatBuddy stands out with its extensive catalog of drum kits and sounds, all recorded by a professional drummer. It allows for improvisation and style customization through varied velocities and the BeatBuddy Manager software, enabling users to edit beats and upload their own. Customization is key, allowing users to add transitions, fills, and custom accent hits with the Footswitch+ add-on.
What’s Included in the BeatBuddy Default Library?
The BeatBuddy drum machine offers over 220 drum styles across 24 musical genres, including:
- Metal: Features heavy cymbals, blast beats, and odd time signatures.
- Country: Includes swing beats, shuffles, waltzes, and Nashville Sound.
- Rock: Contains 360 beats across 90 songs with unique song parts.
- World Music Percussion: Offers cajon, mini bongos, udu, shakers, etc.
- Funk: Features 421 beats arranged into 241 songs with syncopated rhythms.
Additionally, users can purchase Premium Library packs inspired by famous artists like The Doors and The Beatles. Explore more on the BeatBuddy Premium Library website.
Thoughtful Design with Performance in Mind
The BeatBuddy pedal allows musicians to focus on playing instruments while using their feet for control. Key functionalities include:
- Tap once to start a song with an intro fill (removable).
- Tap during a song for a unique drum fill that never repeats.
- Hold to play a transition fill for switching sections (verse to chorus).
- Use knobs for volume, tempo adjustments, and menu navigation.
- Double tap to trigger a unique outro and end the song.
