BeatBuddy: The world's first Guitar Pedal / Drum Machine

[BC Audio]

I don't mean to be negative, but I don't understand what is the intended application. Solo gig? Well, you've got a vocal mic and PA, right? Band practice? PA. Noodling at home - maybe that's it.

Any drum machine will sound better thru a PA than thru a guitar amp. Drums need full-range sound reproduction, which guitar speakers are not capable of, even if the power section of the amp is running clean (mine's not!). Why would you insert a drum machine into your guitar signal chain? Unless the guitar triggers the drums or controls the drumming intensity (that would be cool). But if there is no interaction, what's the point?

 

[Anonymous]

I don't mean to be negative, but I don't understand what is the intended application. Solo gig? Well, you've got a vocal mic and PA, right? Band practice? PA. Noodling at home - maybe that's it.

Any drum machine will sound better thru a PA than thru a guitar amp. Drums need full-range sound reproduction, which guitar speakers are not capable of, even if the power section of the amp is running clean (mine's not!). Why would you insert a drum machine into your guitar signal chain? Unless the guitar signal the drums or controls the drumming intensity (that would be cool). But if there is no interaction, what's the point?

Indeed, that's why the AdrenaLinn is fun, because it's an all-in-one box, effects, drums, amp simulations that you can plug straight into a board or use with headphones too

 

[EyesOfTheSouth]

Why would anyone want a drum machine in their signal chain

Edit: oops the post above states my point

 

[Kapo_Polenton]

That's what we are trying to figure out here guys... i still think it has uses for a cover band without a drummer. No splitting the cash three ways! And you get to step on your drummer!

 

[Anonymous]

That's what we are trying to figure out here guys... i still think it has uses for a cover band without a drummer. No splitting the cash three ways! And you get to step on your drummer!

I'd still buy a fully dedicated drum machine for that usage
Korg Electribes go for what... 450$ these days? + the ability to incorporate pretty decent synth sounds

 

[ejecta]

I don't mean to be negative, but I don't understand what is the intended application. Solo gig? Well, you've got a vocal mic and PA, right? Band practice? PA. Noodling at home - maybe that's it.

Any drum machine will sound better thru a PA than thru a guitar amp. Drums need full-range sound reproduction, which guitar speakers are not capable of, even if the power section of the amp is running clean (mine's not!). Why would you insert a drum machine into your guitar signal chain? Unless the guitar signal the drums or controls the drumming intensity (that would be cool). But if there is no interaction, what's the point?

Indeed, that's why the AdrenaLinn is fun, because it's an all-in-one box, effects, drums, amp simulations that you can plug straight into a board or use with headphones too

I understand that valid point and that's not the way I would run it though..... I'd use it with my Pod HD500 into a PA. A friend of mine and I are talking about doing some duo gigs... mostly with him on acoustic and me playing a Tyler Variax and this pedal would be a nice compact way to do drums with on the fly control. We could us this instead of using a laptop with Ableton live to control drums. Personally I'd like for this pedal to have midi and be able to send midi clock to lock in with the looper on my POD HD.....that would be really cool.

That said for a traditional set up...... I agree that I'm not sure running it through my guitar amp and cab would be something I would choose to do.

 

[Anonymous]

I don't mean to be negative, but I don't understand what is the intended application. Solo gig? Well, you've got a vocal mic and PA, right? Band practice? PA. Noodling at home - maybe that's it.

Any drum machine will sound better thru a PA than thru a guitar amp. Drums need full-range sound reproduction, which guitar speakers are not capable of, even if the power section of the amp is running clean (mine's not!). Why would you insert a drum machine into your guitar signal chain? Unless the guitar signal the drums or controls the drumming intensity (that would be cool). But if there is no interaction, what's the point?

Indeed, that's why the AdrenaLinn is fun, because it's an all-in-one box, effects, drums, amp simulations that you can plug straight into a board or use with headphones too

I understand that valid point and that's not the way I would run it though..... I'd use it with my Pod HD500 into a PA. A friend of mine and I are talking about doing some duo gigs... mostly with him on acoustic and me playing a Tyler Variax and this pedal would be a nice compact way to do drums with on the fly control. We could us this instead of using a laptop with Ableton live to control drums. Personally I'd like for this pedal to have midi and be able to send midi clock to lock in with the looper on my POD HD.....that would be really cool.

That said for a traditional set up...... I agree that I'm not sure running it through my guitar amp and cab would be something I would choose to do.

And if this thing has a good 808 emulated sound, you can kiss your speakers goodbye

 

[DavidPackouz]

The first?
What about AdrenaLinn?
You're 12 years late

Does the AdrenaLinn have the ability to do the on fly drum pattern changing, fills etc like this does?

I don't know, you can read the 88 pages manual to see all its functions

I'm commenting on "The world's first Guitar Pedal / Drum Machine hybrid! " which is a 100% completely false statement

Well I'm not going to bust the guys balls on the "first" thing but I looked at the drum section on the AdernaLinn manual and it doesn't function like this. I'd prefer this as far controlling drums go.

What I meant about the 'first' thing was that this is the first drum machine in a guitar pedal format that gives you this level of control of the drums. The US Patent Office thought it was the first of its kind... hence why I put it in there...

The advantage of the BeatBuddy over the AdrenaLinn is that because it just focuses on drums, it gives you a level of control that other devices that also deal with other functions cannot. It is also very simple to learn and use - you don't need to read an 88 page manual -- you know how to use it right out of the box.

 

[DavidPackouz]

I don't mean to be negative, but I don't understand what is the intended application. Solo gig? Well, you've got a vocal mic and PA, right? Band practice? PA. Noodling at home - maybe that's it.

Any drum machine will sound better thru a PA than thru a guitar amp. Drums need full-range sound reproduction, which guitar speakers are not capable of, even if the power section of the amp is running clean (mine's not!). Why would you insert a drum machine into your guitar signal chain? Unless the guitar triggers the drums or controls the drumming intensity (that would be cool). But if there is no interaction, what's the point?

Yes, of course the drums will sound better through a PA than through your guitar amp, but the BeatBuddy gives you the option of putting it through your amp, for those who don't have a PA or don't want to bother using it. And since it's in pedal format it's much simpler to use and more convenient and durable than most drum machines.

 

[DavidPackouz]

We're almost ready to start our crowd funding campaign. But we'd like to include in the video some clips of musicians, like yourself, talking about how much you want the BeatBuddy.

So, we're announcing a contest to win a FREE BeatBuddy!

Rules:

1. Post a Youtube video on our Facebook page (facebook.com/myBeatBuddy) of yourself talking about how much you want the BeatBuddy and what you plan to do with it.

2. Include the line 'I want my BeatBuddy' somewhere in the video -- this is one the parts we will use in our crowd funding video, so say it with enthusiasm

3. In the 'About' section of the Youtube video, put your name, city, instrument(s) you play, and your band's name and website, if any -- so we can credit you if we use your clip. Also put in the 'About' section: "To learn more about the BeatBuddy, visit myBeatBuddy.com"

4. If possible, make the video 1080p resolution -- or as close to it as you can, and use good lighting so your video looks nice.

5. At the end of the video, tell your friends they should check out the BeatBuddy at myBeatBuddy.com

6. Put "BeatBuddy: Drum machine pedal" in the title.

7. Keep the video less than 2 minutes long.

8. Whoever has the most video views by Wednesday, April 30 at 12pm Eastern Standard Time, will win a FREE BeatBuddy (free shipping too!) and be one of the first people to receive it.

Our crowd funding campaign will start shortly after the contest ends.

Thanks again for your interest and support! And good luck!