BOSS DR-01S Rhythm Partner Drum Machine

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DR-01S Rhythm Partner Drum Machine

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DR-01S Rhythm Partner Drum Machine
DR-01S Rhythm Partner Drum Machine
DR-01S Rhythm Partner Drum Machine
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The Boss Rhythm Partner is the world's first virtual percussionist designed specifically for acoustic musicians. Unlike the rhythm machines used by electronic musicians and DJs, the DR-01S is packed with organic percussion sounds and simple, versatile grooves that tastefully complement the unplugged experience. It's an ideal companion for acoustic guitar and vocals, and just as powerful with ukulele, violin, piano, and other types of acoustic instruments.

The friendly interface on the DR-01S makes it easy to cater beats and variations to suit any style, while the onboard speaker provides high-quality sound that blends perfectly with acoustic instruments. And with battery-powered operation, you can take your rhythm partner everywhere you go. Whether playing solo or with friends, the inspiring DR-01S brings a new level of enjoyment to all your acoustic music sessions.

Features:

  • Great-sounding, easy-to-use rhythm box designed for acoustic musicians

  • Filled with simple, tasteful grooves to support and enhance unplugged music styles

  • Convenient all-in-one design with high-quality integrated sound system

  • User-friendly interface for selecting instrument types and grooves, adjusting volume and tempo, and more

  • Seven simultaneous instrument categories include everything from tambourines, shakers, and congas to full drum set, sound effects, standard metronome, and many other sounds

  • Dedicated patterns in each instrument category, with the ability to layer patterns from all categories together in real time

  • Save 50 favorite rhythm combinations for quick recall

  • Control various functions and trigger sounds hands-free with optional footswitches

  • Line out for connecting to an acoustic guitar amp or larger sound system

  • Aux input enables use as a speaker for a smartphone or other audio player

  • Powered by six AA-size batteries or included AC adapter

Specifications:

Maximum Polyphony: 24 voices
Tempo: Quarter note = 40--300
Time Signature: 3/4, 4/4, 6/8
Tones:
• Shaker
• Maracas
• Bell
• Whistle
• Tambourine
• Pandeiro
• Claves
• Cowbell
• Triangle
• Guiro
• Bongo
• Hand clap
• Paila
• Conga
• Cajon
• Drums
• Metronome
• Sound effects
Number of Favourite: 50
Rated Power Output: 7 W
Speaker: 10 cm (4 inches)
Display: 7 segments, 3 characters (LED)
DA Conversion: 24 bits
Nominal Input Level: AUX IN: -20 dBu
Input Impedance: AUX IN: 22 k ohms
Nominal Output Level: LINE OUT: -10 dBu
Output Impedance: LINE OUT: 1 k ohm
Recommended Load Impedance: LINE OUT: 10 k ohms or greater
Connectors:
AUX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
LINE OUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type
CTL 1, 2 jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
DC IN jack
Power Supply: Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 6 (sold separately), AC adaptor
Current Draw: 330 mA
Expected battery life under continuous use: Approx. 10 hours
Accessories: Owner's manual, Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY", AC adaptor
Dimensions (W x D x H): 8.3 x 5.6 x 5.0" / 21.0 x 14.3 x 12.7 cm
Weight: 900 g / 2 lbs

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Good Little Unit for home or small gigs 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Victoria, British Columbia
I wanted a small beat machine for practicing at home and also use it on small coffee shop or other gigs when I don't have anyone for percussion. This little unit works well. I have programmed different beats for songs I play, it has 50 memorry settings. I rented it from L&M, tested it and then bought one because I liked it. It is good in an accoustic setting when you play the guitar and want a beat to get going.
I have used this at coffee shops, farmer's markets etc. I usually play plugin accoustic guitars and this has been a great companion.
I bought a Beat Buddy sometime ago, it is a good advanced unit, but I didn't like that I had to plug it in all the time and it was cumbersome to find a beat when I need it for my kind of music. So for me I am happy with DR-01s.
Posted by Aruna on May 18, 2022
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Not your usual drum machine 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Edmonton North, Alberta
This fun unit can play individual instruments or layer many of them onto one beat. It's button ergonomics are excellent and you need very few instructions to start playing. It is marketed for acoustic players but is clearly biased towards Latin-Caribbean music. My biggest gripe is the price, it is quite a bit more than an Alesis or Volca, but hey, they don't have the variety of instrument voices this has, or the fun factor.
Posted by TJ on Jan 23, 2022
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Awesome Drum Machine! 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Not your standard Drum Machine, but unique all the same! Sounds very close to the real thing, the only thing that would make it better would be the capability of adding fills by foot-switch. I'd still recommend this fine piece of gear though! (Did I mention that it's "fun" to use?)
Posted by Fenson on Jan 29, 2020
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