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Perform with intelligent beat control using Autopilot
BeatBuddy 2 introduces Autopilot, a smart automation feature that controls the length of each song section, triggers fills at musical moments and handles endings seamlessly. You no longer need to focus on managing every beat manually.
Instead, you get space to focus on your guitar, bass or keys while the pedal takes care of structure. Autopilot gives your songs a natural, guided flow while still letting you step in with transitions or fills whenever inspiration hits. It’s a responsive tool for solo performers, looping artists or anyone building a tight live set with consistent rhythm and feel.
Shape your sound with expression pedal support
BeatBuddy 2 now supports expression pedals, opening up real-time control of volume, tempo and velocity. You can slow a groove down gradually, push the beat faster during a solo or fade drums in and out for added dynamics.
With pedal control over velocity, each hit becomes more human, allowing soft ghost notes or heavy crashes with the press of your foot. This feature helps the drums feel more alive and expressive, closely matching the way a real drummer would respond to the energy of a song. Any standard expression pedal can be used, making it easy to fit into your existing rig.
Play with enhanced realism using HD drum sets
The new HD drum kits included with BeatBuddy 2 offer a huge leap in sound quality. These kits are four times larger than those found on the original pedal, capturing more samples with greater depth, nuance and detail. Every drum sound has been recorded and produced in professional studios by real drummers, delivering an authentic live feel.
Each hit responds naturally to dynamics, helping your performance sound tighter and more lifelike. With support for up to 320 custom kits and millions of downloadable songs, you can tailor the sound of your pedal to fit any style or genre; from acoustic singer-songwriter sets to full-on rock gigs.
Expand your sound with online tools and community content
With BeatBuddy Manager Online, you can create custom beats, build new drum kits or arrange full songs directly from your browser. It allows full control over the structure and content of your performance library.
You can download new kits and styles, or import your own MIDI files to match your set. On the Singular Sound Forum, thousands of users share custom songs, tips and downloadable content, giving you access to a huge catalogue of material. BeatBuddy 2 is not just a pedal, but part of an active ecosystem of players constantly creating and sharing new ideas for the stage, studio and beyond.
Features
- Award-winning pedal that adds live, responsive drums to any performance or practice session
- Over 230 songs across 23 genres and 13 preloaded drum kits, with capacity for 320 kits and 3.2 million songs
- HD drum sets four times larger than original kits for ultra-realistic sound and natural dynamics
- Autopilot mode automates fills, transitions, and endings for intelligent hands-free performance
- Expression pedal input for real-time control of tempo, volume, and velocity
- SuperSwitch support for multi-function, synchronized control of multiple BeatBuddy 2 commands
- Dynamic control for fills, accents, transitions, double-time and half-time changes with a single tap
- Larger, high-resolution screen and improved user interface for easier navigation and performance tracking
- Visual beat display keeps you perfectly synchronized with your virtual drummer
- Supports hands-free navigation through songs, setlists, and performance modes
- Fully compatible with BeatBuddy Manager Online for creating, editing, and sharing custom beats
- Extensive library of community-made content and HD drum kits available through Beat Boutique
- Captures live, studio-quality drum performances recorded by real drummers
- Ideal for practice, live gigs, songwriting, and solo performance across all music genres
- Built for reliability, with intuitive controls and professional-grade audio fidelity
Specifications
- Type: Drum Machine
- Patterns: 500 (233 Songs, 2+ Patterns Each) (Expandable)
- Sounds: 13 Drum Sets (Expandable), 450MB Max Per Drum Set
- Sample Rate: 44.1kHz
- Bit Depth: 24-Bit
- Software: BeatBuddy Manager Online
- Inputs: 2 x 1/4" TS (L/R Audio Passthrough)
- Outputs: 2 x 1/4" Mono (L/R) Main Audio, 1 x 1/4" Stereo Headphones
- MIDI I/O: 2 Full Size 5-Pin MIDI IN/OUT Ports
- Other I/O: 2 x 1/4" TRS Multiswitch Port Inputs (Support Footswitch+, SuperSwitch, Expression Pedal)
- Bypass Switching: Digital Dry Through
- Storage: 4GB Class 10 SD Card (Expandable Up To 32GB)
- Screen: 2.4" Diagonal TFT RGB (240x320)
- Power Source: 9V DC Power Supply (Included)
- Power Usage: 300mA
- Height: 2.75" (7 cm)
- Width: 4.5" (12 cm)
- Depth: 6" (15 cm)
- Weight: 1 lbs. 5.7 oz. (615 g)
- Product Code: BB2