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Sound Quality Congratulations and thank you for purchasing your BeatBuddy! This is the Quick Start Guide. The full manual includes: MIDI Sync Custom Settings Tips and Tricks And more! To download the most recent version of the full manual, please visit myBeatBuddy.com/downloads The BeatBuddy sounds best when played through a full-range neutral stereo sound system.
The BeatBuddy does not change your instrument sound. The input jacks are there in case you want to put both the BeatBuddy and your instrument sounds into the same sound system without the need for a mixer. If you are plugging other pedals into the BeatBuddy, the BeatBuddy should be LAST on the pedal effects chain, after the looper, so that the BeatBuddy’s sound isn’t affected by your other pedals. You do NOT need to have an instrument plugged into the BeatBuddy for it to produce sound.
*Footswitch functions can be changed in the Settings menu by pressing the Drum Set and Tempo knobs at the same time When song is playing: Pause/unpause beat When no song is playing: Advances to next song in the folder First tap: Start beat (with optional intro fill) Tap once: Insert fill (different fill each time) Hold down: Begin transition Release: End transition and advance to next song part Double tap: End song (with optional outro fill) When no song is playing: Hold down to enter tap tempo mode Inse
a. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Visual Metronome: Shows where the beat is in the measure Name of song Folder where song is stored Time signature of beat Playback status Drumset currently selected Volume and tempo values 1 2 d 3 4 5 6 f d 7 a e b 8 e g c Volume knob: Adjusts the volume of the beats. Does not affect the sound level of any instrument that is plugged into the BeatBuddy b. Drum Set knob: Changes the drum set (sounds) being played by the beat. c.
Footswitch attachment It is highly recommended to use the official BeatBuddy footswitch (sold separately), since we designed our footswitch to withstand the heavy use of a BeatBuddy performance. When plugging a footswitch into the BeatBuddy for the first time Press the Drum Set and Tempo knobs down at the same time to enter the Settings menu. Select ‘Footswitch’ then ‘Footswitch Detector’ and follow instructions. Make sure the TRS Stereo cable is plugged all the way into the footswitch and BeatBuddy.
SD Card All of the BeatBuddy’s content (beats, drum sets, settings) are stored on the SD card. The SD card must be properly inserted into the BeatBuddy for it to work. Lock 4 4GB If you lose your SD card, you can download the default BeatBuddy content to put on a new SD card at myBeatBuddy.com/downloads 12 Download BeatBuddy Manager: myBeatBuddy.
Download new content: myBeatBuddy.com/library We’re here for you support@myBeatBuddy.com Please note: If your BeatBuddy starts acting strange, try unplugging for a minute then plugging it back in. Share the content you create, Discover user-generated content, & Discuss ways to use the BeatBuddy on our community forum: myBeatBuddy.
Warranty Your BeatBuddy comes with a 1 year limited warranty on parts and workmanship from the date of purchase. During this period we will repair or replace (at our option) defective units free of charge. The warranty remains valid only if the serial number on the unit is not defaced or removed. It does not cover damage due to misuse, unauthorized tampering, accident or neglect.
