The beatbuddy has kind of been doing this for years - has better life functionality too as can have A/B parts for each song and different loops for each.
Genuine question, how do you use the microdrummer? I tried mine with it plugged into my amp but of course as soon as there is any distortion in your amp settings, it doesn't sound great.
This pedal and looper shall help a kot of song writers, especially when they're away from their PC/main Studio. i'm gonna buy it when available in my region
I think so! I think it's not a bad deal if you wanted to bring something in your gig bag to practice, but don't want to lug around a laptop and audio interface just to jam to some drum loops.
Nice demo. I still have some questions though: does it respond to or transmit midi notes, PC or tempo via its USB port? How does the editor work? Can you load custom rhythms and drum sounds?
I have a Jam Man Solo and a Trio+ and I can tell you that any type of looper or drum pedal you can afford will help you excel in the learning and writing process. This pedal doesn't lay down the bass lines like my Trio does, but pairing this with a looper can solve that problem with timing and practice.
The Trio+ has single-handedly changed how I play guitar and approach songwriting. It’s a songwriter’s wet dream…that also ensures I’m ready to play live in a band setting at a moments notice. It’s simplicity and bass tracks make it a true gem.
Good god man you have helped me find what I was in need of. It’s like when I hear a sick beat I know exactly what riff I want to go with it. And not to knock the beat buddy mini. it just doesn’t have that ability to go from a metal beat into a nice slamming halftime breakdown. And this does!! you just demonstrated that so I just ordered one and a huge thank you. :)
Nice Pedal! Thanks for showing it. One thing though, if I hear that cliched Heavy metal guitar tone one more time I will puke. Can you try something different. Anything? It’s like the sound of the Dinosaur. And about as popular.
I feel like pedal companies fear making large pedals, like yeah, we don't like things taking up space on our pedal board, but when there's missing super good possibilities, or the need for things like additional controller hardware, hhhhh like, the c4 synth pedal, can't scroll presets or much foot control, but is also one if not the most customizable pedal on the market, the mooer x2 drummer, is probably the best drum pedal on the market, and I think it has a preset scroller! but, how much would it have been to just add like one extra button, so I don't have to switch to scroll mode mid playing, the potential is worth the extra space basically, rc 600, without a doubt best looping station, no shame in taking up pedalboard space, -bassist perspective, guitarists might feel different idk
OK so I don't want to use the APP, I'm Just a Freaking Bass Player Man, Do I need to use the app to use this pedal for practicing, does it have enough loaded into is for a good practice thing, I've been tossing between this and the Beat Buddy Mini, but I want the one that gives me the most features without using the APP to work it......what do you think?????? OH By the way, Love your Riffs man, good stuff.....
We could only dream of pedals like that back in the day. That open hi-hat for the Metal beat pattern was awesome. Oftentimes they are too short in duration. They nailed it for that category. Also, great sound on your guitar, Taylor.
It's quite cool i have a similar gadget ... One thing though ... i have a problem with people doing content with drums that are miles behind in terms of volume compared to the instruments they play .... come on ... turn the poor drumbeat for crying out loud jeeeee
The beat buddy mini is aweful. It has no memory, no song slots, and one knob so you have to menu dive to do anything. Definitely going to replace it with the mooer x2
I don’t know. Programming it to NOT sound like a machine sounds difficult. It would be better if you could show us how to create a beat, start to finish.
I imagine you can load your own drum beats in there, which is kind of cool for a one man band. I wish they would update their other pedals you are using there, specifically the preamp. Thing was off to a good start, then poof falls off the earth
In the editor, it does look like you could import midi, but I couldn't find a way to do it and couldn't find any info in the documentation. It would be cool if you could though!
Ultimately if you are doing the one man band thing you should just create your own back tracks. Bring your lap top or use a sequencer. It Is hard enough to use a looper live let alone a pedal drummer. That's just my point of view. I'm sure there are exceptions to the rule but generally you want the path of least resistance.
I thought that sounded great! Seems like it would be extremely fun and much better than messing around with the computer all the time to make drum patterns. Does it have the option to replace individual sounds? Example: can just the kick be switched to something boomier?
@@TaylorDanleystill a great tool for songwriting/jamming. Thanks for the review. I hate using the computer when playing guitar, which is why i never actually record anything. But, i just wait to JAM! I have no intention of being in a metal band in my 40s.
I want drums to record, so can I write beats and fills of my own in the editor then program songs to be recorded against a click track, on a windows laptop for use in Reaper
how did you get the x2 editor to not be 300 times larger than your screen? Mine is in super zoom mode, I have to slide the entire thing all around like crazy just to do anything. It's crazy and I can't seem to adjust the size at all. Weird. Tried to delete and redownload, and nothing changes. Still zoomed in like crazy and super HUGE!
Thanks for doing the demo review, I'm gonna have to buy one of these pedals, do you have a review on the other 2 pedals that were connected to the drum pedal, thanks in advance.
I have a Beat Buddy already, but if anything ever goes wrong with it I think I might get one of these to replace it. It looks a lot easier to program to me.
IDK about the Baby Beat Buddy, i have the regular one. It is highly programmable using the app. It can even do backing tracks, if you like. But it's as lot more work, which most of us guitar players hate. We'd rather just stomp and play, like this box let's you. You do have to do some setup tho, to get your patterns organized and stored, so you're not fishing for them when the other musicians show up. That gets old quick.
This thing sounds great ! Gotta get one . Looks much better than the joyo onb I have . I mean no comparison . I also have a Trio plus pedal which is fun but the tone on this pedal blows them away .
THAT'S IT!! Have to dis the drummers huh!!?? Well fine then, I'm going to buy a guitar machine!!!! I notice you're sitting down on the job too, damn guitarists 😂😂😂😂
Is this very different from a drum machine? I first used them over forty years ago, and they pretty much did then what they do now, albeit with less convincing sounds.
Awesome pedal, Taylor! This is a perfect tool for some bands and musicians. Of course not for everyone otherwise drummers without a job. I don't want that! Cheers
