BeatBuddy VS BeatBuddy MINI 2 - Drum Machine Pedal Comparison Review

[@monsterjazzlicks]

There is a huge different here between the two models regarding stereo vs. mono!

[@RumbleFish69]

I no longer play out, or record in the studio, but I still love to grab my guitar and jam in my home when the mood strikes. I have a small home studio, and I do have drumming software on my computer, but I purchased the BeatBuddy in order to play and record without having to access my computer. I also wanted something that I could trigger easily from my pedalboard. Can I just say, this device has changed the way I play and record at home. The BeatBuddy immediately found a home on my pedalboard right next to my loop station and I am sure it will not be moving out for a long time, if it moves out at all! By the way, don't get me started on how versatile it is! Now, I cannot compare it to the mini 2 because I have never owned the mini, but I can certainly say that I am very happy with the BeatBuddy that I did decide to buy. And for the asking price, this machine is an absolute beast! And, at this price, you're also getting a whole lot of drum machine for the money! I would highly recommend the BeatBuddy for anyone looking to get solid, realistic drumming sounds, at any level. I cannot see how anyone could be disappointed buying this piece of equipment.

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

This means the world to us!! Thanks for the comment.

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Also, we'd love for you to leave a review on Amazon or wherever you got the unit from. It will mean a lot for us. Keep Rockin' :)

[@RumbleFish69]

@@SingularSoundOfficial HI, Thank you for the reply. I would be happy to leave a comment on Amazon. I will be sure to leave an Amazon review and comment the first free moment I have this weekend. Thank you again!

[@RumbleFish69]

@@SingularSoundOfficialAs you requested, I left an Amazon review for you. I hope it helps.

[@blueser100]

@@RumbleFish69 would love to see how you are using your BB at home with recording. 😊

[@Ohiopicker2013]

Can I use the Mini 2 to perform solo, or as a duo?

[@robinsontoffoli8696]

How to balance and keep each style at the same volume? because each style has high dynamic volumes for some styles and low for others.... for example, I connect my beatbuddy mini 2 directly to the soundboard... I use the ROCK style, I adjust the volume.... but when I change it to FUNK or BLUES the volume is lower and interferes with the performance when playing live... because I'm using it in bars and events with voice and guitar.

[@kelalamusic9258]

Both of these units sound quite good, but I'm just hearing the comparison on my computer. So, am I right in assuming that the BeatBuddy has a better sound quality than the Mini2 based on 24-bit compared to 16-bit? You mentioned non-quantized beats vs quantized beats, but you didn't mention what that difference actually means. How does that affect the sound quality, or does it? For me, we are talking about double the price here. If the Beat Buddy is much better, sound wise, then the mini 2, perhaps I can stretch my account a little more than it has been. It's important that this device adds better realism to my practice sessions. I don't want others in our practice sessions to beat me over the head with the BeatBuddy/Mini 2 because I purchased the wrong one🥴. Much mahalo!

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Hey Kelala, the difference between the 16-bit and 24-bit sound only depends on the dynamic range. While noise is basically nonexistent between both bit depths, 24-bit audio is better for studio audio editing. At higher volumes, audio can.start to distort. A higher dynamic range means the audio can reach louder volumes before distortion sets in. 24-bit audio is optimal for editing in that regard. So we recommend the BeatBuddy if you are going to use one for recording or performing at a venue/gig, but the sound quality is practically the same between the two.

[@kelalamusic9258]

@@SingularSoundOfficial that's awesome to know. It would seem, then, that for me and our groups needs, the mini 2 should work out just fine. I appreciate your detailed information. Best regards.

[@JTB--]

I was considering getting the Mini 2 for late night practice/jamming but no headphone jack on the Mini 2 is a deal breaker.

[@raysmusic49]

So after every song you got bend over and get the next song ready? Or can it be programmed somehow

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Hey there, you can change to your next song hands free by using the Footswitch+ along with your BeatBuddy. If you're using the full size BeatBuddy (which we recommend for live performances) you can either create a playlist of the beats you are going to use in order of your setlist, and simply press the right footswitch once the first song has finished to change to the next song. Or you can navigate to any song in any folder using the footswitch+ :kzbin.infoWsvrodWuLls

[@mogacila]

hey! can you control the BB via a midi footswitch?

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Absolutely! Check out our Footswitch+ designed to work with the BeatBuddy. But any MIDI footswitch should work 🙂

[@randy_constan]

Hoping there have been some updates. I do solo work with a looper, effects, and drum machine, and my needs are minimal for drums. I just need simple drum sounds where I can set the tempo, have at least one offering in time signatures beyond 4/4, and ability to turn it on/off with a remote switch. So I've been using the drum sounds in a Zoom multi effects unit (G2NU) and it sounded fine, but I figured the beat-buddy mini would be at least marginally better, not to mention smaller (since I don't use the ZOOM for any effects). So I tried one many years ago, back 2016 but ended up returning it because its low-end (bass) sound was pretty poor. I would have kept it but I really had no way of adding as much base and low end EQ as it needed without resorting to yet another graphic EQ pedal. 2016 was a long time ago, so its hard to recall exactly. But the sounds in your demo (for the mini_ seem a whole lot better. I know the old one had no EQ controls, but do you think the overall EQ has been improved since the original unit? (Maybe this is a better question for the manufacturer?

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Hey Randy, were you using the BeatBuddy Mini or the BeatBuddy Mini 2?

[@randy_constan]

@@SingularSoundOfficial Beatbuddy Mini, and it was before there was a "2". So I'm hoping the new version has a lot more full range tone and "kick" to the kick drum. I don't expect miracles, but the tone should at least exceed the drum output of a Zoom pedal, where drums were just an "extra" feature.

[@erichfrederick9229]

Does it have Punk beat? Or aggressive beats like Thrash?

[@konjunto2477]

does it have a polka beat?

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Yes it does! That is included on the world beat genre.

[@parkrio]

What about making a show set, for example 5 different beats styles and speeds, is there a difference? And when making a set list can you save different beats at different speeds

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Hey there, you can not save tempos of certain drum beats, once you close out of a drum beat on the BeatBuddy it will default to the default tempo. But you can use an external footswitch, our Footswitch+ is perfect, or our MIDI Maestro to create a tap tempo when a beat is opened!

[@rayclarke405]

Can you save settings on the mini 2?

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Hey Ray, saving beat settings, like the tempo and drum set, is only available on the full size BeatBuddy!

[@BoogieBMWE34]

why you pronounce bee buddy ?

[@gritoderepudio1297]

Can you play backup files or complete sets of song on the Beatbuddy pro?

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Hey Grito, when you have the BeatBuddy, you can play virtually anything you want with it since we have the SD card slot. You can use our BeatBuddy Manager Software to create your own beats or find ones pre-made through either our Premium Library Bundles found on our website or beats made from our community that can be found on our forum.

[@thirdgearband]

Will the Boss AB-2 foot switch work with Mini II ?

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Hey Jerry, we are going to assume that it would not work since there is one less button than is needed. Our Footswitch+ works perfectly paired with the Mini 2 which can be found on our website.

[@benngoma537]

Hi, am looking to purchase the BB Mini 2, coz BB quite expensive. But can I create and add my own drum beats with BB MINI 2 ?

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Hey Ben, BeatBuddy Mini 2 does not have MIDI capabilities due to its mini size, so you aren't able to add any drum beats. But the Mini 2 comes with over 200 styles and samples of professional drummers.

[@konjunto2477]

Thank you. Sorry meant to say do they both have the polka beat?

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

They do! Both units come with the same default content.

[@konjunto2477]

@@SingularSoundOfficial Awesome. Thanks again.

[@tongart2052]

Mini 2 How much?

[@jandeband]

if im in 4 4 time and going from a ballad to a up tempo song , can change the tempo without having to turn a knob

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

You can use the footswitch to tap tempo the new BPM. This way you can change tempos quickly without bending down.

[@jandeband]

@@SingularSoundOfficial thanks, got b b coming

[@jandeband]

@@SingularSoundOfficial will it work with a off brand switch, not beat buddy , i have a cheaper sw, seems to work, but still cant change tempo with footswitch

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

@@jandeband you will need to assign the switches by going to the BB settings, Hold the tempo and drumset knobs together to access this menu.

[@monsterjazzlicks]

Can you create set lists for your life performances?

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Yep! Watch this video on how to create setlists with your BeatBuddy kzbin.info/www/bejne/faaUdaecma2VkNU

[@monsterjazzlicks]

@@SingularSoundOfficial many thanks!

[@viewoftheaskew]

Diggest diff to me is the Quantization

[@chrisfit]

What is that?

[@brentgilbert4208]

@@chrisfit If a beat is quantized, it is really, really accurate, as far as the exact timing of every beat. Live drummers are not “exact” so a quantized pattern can sound mechanical.

[@demiansims728]

Do any of these pedal drum machines have the ability to take custom beats and sounds? That would be so much better to actually do some creative stuff especially with a looper pedal.

[@gibusgamer93]

From what I understand, the BeatBuddy Mini is a closed system, it only has the beats and patterns and kits and all that it comes with. On the full-size model, you can load in your own custom contents through the BeatBuddy Manager app and a USB cable/SD card.

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Yep, exactly what they said! BUT we now have a the BeatBuddy Loader that you can use to download and organize more beats onto your BeatBuddy, making it easier to do these simple tasks so you don't need to go through the manager. Check it out here: forum.singularsound.com/t/beatbuddy-loader-software-version-1-0-x/29977

[@jonesvox1]

No matter what I’ve tried I cannot get MIDI Sync to operate on my BB. Yes, I know the correct settings and I’m very familiar with MIDI and use it all the time. I wonder if any other BB owners have this issue. I’m thinking mine is either a lemon or a small ribbon connector internally was never attached.

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

Please feel free to reach out to [e-mail]. We’re happy to help.

[@MrDrop11]

These are cool, but you cam dsrn ear get an actual programmable drum machine for that price.

[@m00nchildblues]

Hmm🤔

[@hunterhawks1240]

Beat Buddy mini can't load additional content?! man u must be kidding me, only 5 rhythms by genre?! only 5?! man pls kill me, MOOER Micro Drummer offers at least 11 rhythms per genre. Now, beat buddy mini can't change the time signature?! you kidding me again?! your mini version is too expensive for what it can do and the normal version might be cool but it still very expensive, I need to find anything else

[@SingularSoundOfficial]

The Mini 2 has 10 songs per genre and has the ability to plug the external Footswitch to have additional functions such as hands free operation. And... sounds SO MUCH better. ;)

[@lillerosin2915]

@@SingularSoundOfficial Too expensive for what you are getting. Also the fact that there are - if not many - at least several other alternatives out there for roughly half the price just as good or better. Wont be looking to purchase anytime soon, thats for sure!

[@brian-pu3yy]

Quantized can sound less human. 🤔

[@iwilrage]

They need a rock version. A metal version a country version .....I don't want half the presets...unusable

[@Dr.Garlic.]

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