Specifications

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DR & DB SERIES
Essential Session &
Practice Partners
World’s Best Rhythm Machine
BOSS’s famous Dr. Beat and Dr. Rhythm series live on with a new line that’s more
compact and powerful than ever before. Whether your needs are for simple, play-
along timekeeping or full-blown rhythm programming, the world’s best tools are
right here.
The DR-880 is a rhythm-programming powerhouse that’s loaded with world-class drum, percussion,
and bass sounds. You can get microscopic with the DR-880 or use the EZ Compose and Groove
Modify features, which allow complex patterns to be constructed without note-by-note programming
hassles. Guitar and bass players can join the action by plugging directly to the DR-880’s Guitar/Bass
Input jack, and playing through the built-in COSM
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Drive/Amp models and multi-effects.
The Do-Everything Dr. Beat
Practice in style with the flagship of the Dr. Beat Metronome
line. The new DB-90 is loaded with quality sounds and drum
patterns, a Rhythm Coach function with onboard microphone,
a reference-tone for tuning, an Instrument input, MIDI input, and
a Note Mixing function for customizing the play-along rhythms.
More Than a Metronome
The DB-60 is a deluxe metronome that can lay down
the click in style. Program your own beats or choose
from a variety of patterns. Tap in your tempo, and clock
your practice with the Stop Watch and Timer features.
The Take-Along Timekeeper
More than just a simple timekeeper, this pocket-sized
metronome can lay down a variety of rhythm patterns and
time feels. It offers tap tempo, internal reference tones
(12 semitones), and other timekeeping features to make
practicing fun.
Dr. Rhythm
Dr. Rhythm
EZ compose (Pattern)
You can create your own backing
rhythms by simply selecting preset
patterns for each instrument.
EZ compose (Chord Progression)
Realistic bass phrases can be easily
created with chord progression
templates.
Guitar Effects
Various types of guitar effects are
included, such as powerful COSM
amps, and acoustic and bass guitar
effects.
Killer Drums at an Amazing Price
A compact rhythm programmer with the
acclaimed sounds from BOSS’s higher-
end models, the DR-670 raises the bar
in its price class with a host of powerful
features, including velocity-sensitive
pads, 255 top-quality drum and
percussion sounds, a bass part for
programming bass lines, and more. A
foot-control jack allows the DR-670 to
be controlled by optional footswitch for
hands-free operation.
Dr. Rhythm
Your Own Personal Drummer
BOSS’s most affordable drum machine for
jamming or practice offers realistic drum,
percussion, and bass sounds. New Rhythm
Progressions with variations also provide
intuitive track arranging. There are 100
preset styles and 100 user styles onboard;
user patterns can be programmed via
realtime record or step entry. A footswitch
input provides easy live control. The DR-3
runs on AC or battery power.
Dr. Beat
Dr. Beat
Dr. Beat
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Ultra-Realistic Rhythm Creation
The DR-880 includes a variety of sequence phrases,
which were input live by expert session drummers. You
can precisely edit the grooves to your liking, even the
ghost notes. Create patterns in real time by tapping the
velocity pads. The DR-880 responds to any type of
rhythm creation you can throw at it.
Realistic Ambience with TSC
The DR-880 and DR-3 are equipped with the TSC
(Total Sound Control) function. This powerful tool lets
you create pro-quality, spatially enhanced drum
sounds with the touch of a button. TSC contains
carefully edited templates, and provides a set of
parameters that can be fully edited.