Basically it just lays out the functions of the footswitches and gives them their own dedicated switch(I realise this is not 100%,but it sums up the midi maestro's function) and allows you to skip to any part of the song on the fly. While I would find it more user friendly than the beatbuddy+footswitch setup it isnt enough of an upgrade to justify another $300. Navigating the Beatbuddy using the footswitch has become second nature and the maestro just doesnt bring enough new features for the price. Singular Sound needs to throw their customers a bone once in a while. I've already bought a Beatbuddy Mini,a Beatbuddy and a footswitch. They could give us some drum kits as well as some songs once in a while.
Holy smokes this thing is awesome! I have been getting used to the beat buddy with additional foot switch but every once in a while I’ll have an issue with transitioning parts in the moment and this thing would make it a hell of a lot easier. Especially with the being able to jump around from part to part out of the original order. Very well done video!
Not sure if it was an firmware update but I just pressed the tempo and drum set buttons down on the beat buddy together and in the menu is a selection Font Size where I can change the font size to Extra large on the beat buddy without the midi maestro. I tried entering the folders through the midi maestro as well like you showed and it is very useful having the font that large just by pushing a button with your foot. Really good demo👍
@@ThePedalGuy Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I keep coming back to them. There is a lack of informative midi maestro videos. You explain everything in your videos. As soon as I get the Aeros, I will be watching those videos again too. Thank you!
Hey Pedal Guy I'm getting the Midi Maestro for my Beatbuddy and plan on using it with my Headrush Looperboard, which is due for long awaited firmware update, coming soon. My question is how would I hookup the midi chain between said products? The Looperboard, I'm assuming is the master or would it be the BB? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Yes, that's exactly what I'm referring to. In some arranger keyboards they have a normal pedal input and there is no problem, but in one specific one it doesn't have a pedal input, so I want to connect it via midi with this device that I saw in your video and do the start stop
Nice video man! one thing that I would comment it is also possible make the big front on beat buddy by default. However it's really cool to know that I can use both at the same time if I have the midi maestro. Keep it up!
Can you tell me how to program the accent hits to other instruments like cymbals for instance? I have absolutely no use for an added kick nor snare that is programmed initially!!!
@@ironman1290 Hey there, check out our video showing you how to use any WAV file for your accent hit on your BeatBuddy: czcams.com/users/shorts9HHtpOPNssA
Mauricio Castro hace 0 segundos Hi sir. My name is Mauricio from Costa Rica. I want now in which virtual store you bougth that midi cable in L...?? Thank you..!!
2:36 I love your channel; I've purchased several products based on the information you provided; the BeatBuddy is one of them, also some NUX products; now, could you please tell me where to find the red male-to-male patch cable? It is unavailable on the Singular Sound store; I already have the singular sound BeatBuddy midi adapter. Thanks for your help.
This is great...thanks! I have a Boss RC-500 and am having a heckuva time trying to connect through custom modes through Singular Sounds App (finding the CC etc.) Are you going to be doing a video on anything about that on the Custom Mode video or could I call your store? Please advise. Thanks for any advice...
Hi Mark. I received your phone call and from what it sounds like, it would be a question better suited for Boss to answer themselves, as I don't use the RC-500 myself. All of the CC numbers should be in the back of the RC manual at least as far as I remember with most Boss/Roland products.
What if you what to pause the beat during song play then bring the drums back in without the intro and outro fills. Like with the cheaper Footswitch. Seems like the left out that button selection. Fine if you already purchased the footswitch back before the maestro can out but I purchased the maestro only along with my beatbuddy with the assumption that this expensive midi controller would do everything the footswitch did plus more.
Is there a longer connecting cable so that I can put my Beat Buddy on my mixing table and not have to bend over all the time to select songs? Just use the Maestro for all the functions? Thanks
Can anyone tell me how does one change the accent hits to other instruments, such as, cymbals? I’d like to have access to both a 17 inch cymbal and say a 20 inch. I have no use for an extra kick and snare which is programmed initially!!!
Great video! But does it sound like a handclap? I'm not sure if I need the MidiMaestro, expensive as it is. I also start to get bored of my BeatBuddy, just because the sounds are too bass-heavy, and the hihat/ cymbals are weak. In transition mode the cymbal is even weaker (opposite as it should be). I have not yet got into the Editor site though
Hello Pedal Guy…..new subscriber here and love your channel. Your videos are professional and easy to follow along with. So thanks for the great content. I do have a few questions for you and respect your opinion so really appreciate any advice you can give me. I bought a beat buddy with the beat buddy pedal and a Digitech Trio + with pedal about 6 years ago. Unfortunately I was in a very bad accident and had to take a 6 year hiatus from music. I am finally healthy again and can start playing and having fun. I am an old cat and turn 60 in 3 days so really need to buy the right gear and figure out what I need. Both pedals are brand new and still in boxes so never had a chance to learn either one and want to get your opinion on best setup for a busking rig with a looper as I dig playing outside. I also dig playing blues/rock without a looper and have a Yamaha THR30ii so I can Bluetooth the backing tracks to amp and just I read about the xsonic pedal that can wirelessly control the channel switching on the THR so I have that rig figured out. But my confusion is how to setup a busking rig for live looping and not sure what pedals you would recommend. I watched your videos on the Trio + and you sounded great. That is a dope cool pedal with its built in looper and how it creates a bass & drum arrangement. I also dig the Aeros looper and because I already own the beat buddy I am thinking I may be better off getting the Aeros and the MIDI Maestro. Looking to have the best tone possible and of course the most fun. It seems to me like I would need something like a Line 6 Pod or Line 6 Pod Go to front end a looper in order to have a pallet of different tones to use and than run that setup into an amp like the Roland Street Cube EX on a clean setting and use the Pod for different tones versus the channel switching on the Yamaha. I would also need a power bank with an AC connection which I would mount on pedal board to power up all the pedals. Does this make sense to you? I will not be able to carry a bass guitar with me so if I was to use the singular setup, what type of pedal would you recommend to lay down bass lines. Would an octave box be the right choice or are there new pedals that can give a guitar player a bass like sound? Been out of the game for 6 years so truly a tad confused what pedals & gear is needed to make this happen. Would I still use the beat buddy foot switch if I buy a midi meastro? I have room on pedal board but not sure if that’s even needed. And I realize I can also use the Yamaha THR30 on clean channel for looping rig but the Roland Street cube EX may be the better choice with its clean channel and better speaker. I trust whatever you recommend. Sorry for such a long post but I have been out of the game for 6 years and getting old so want to get this right and not waste time or money buying the wrong gear. Thanks again Pedal Guy for any advice you can give me🙏
Hi. Thanks for the rundown. The TRIO doesn't sync up with the BeatBuddy, so you may want to think about another solution if you want to create an all in one solution. The Aeros would be ideal, albeit expensive. But it's a solid piece of gear. As far as multifx go, you could look at Line6, NUX, Headrush, Hotone. These all supply more than enough tones for guitar and bass. Hope that helps
Can I ask this.. I got the Maestro. I thought it was something I can use to manually make beats with while recording a song... what is it basically for ??
Well, yes and no. You can use the Maestro as a MIDI foot controller to send MIDI messages/notes that can be recorded into a DAW. But when it comes to the BeatBuddy, the specific use is as follows 1. Hands-free content control! Never bend down during a show to change a song again! 2. The ability to choose song parts out of order, including going to the past part. 3. Single BPM tempo adjustment. 4. Double time. 5. Half time. 6. Easy to format expression pedal tempo control. 7. Live tap tempo. 8. Expanded accent hit options including clap, snare, tambourine, hi-hat, and kick. 9. Single-press stop.
@@ThePedalGuy Well, thank you first off for taking the time to respond and secondly for the GREAT answer, you listed off everything I needed to understand this unit. Since I dont own drums or play- when I record music, demo stuff basically, I use manual drum beats...lol. Yes I'm old school.. I still use a Tascam 8 track to record basic demos until I go into the studio to record.. I tried the 24 track digital ones but I can't grasp all the stuff just to lay down a track...Its crazy lol.. plus I have kids so time isn't on my side. Im into alot of weird boutique pedals and I plan on opening my own channel, reviews ,music theory etc. I would love to promote your channel as well. I watch all of your videos and they're outstanding. Again, thank you for the quick response pal!! God bless. Brian
The BeatBuddy does have a few odd meters patterns built in. Allegedly, you can also load your own patterns into the unit via their software which I haven't tried yet.
Nice, Scott... Does the Beat Buddy have any individual 1/4" outs, so that you'd be able to individually route out certain timbres/parts? It's a gorgeous box. Scott, you are excellent with all things tech....great facility with the gear and the ability to convey this information in an accessible way. The MM is so beautiful. I believe it would give my Behringer FCB1010 a run for its money....Does the MM have CC pedal input ports? I assume you can directly program BB user defined patches/patterns via the MM, right? Continue to tear things up, Scott..
I'm trying to decide between the midi maestro and the FCP1010. I think the Behringer can do those functions and more thus has more potential and is cheaper. Am I wrong in that thought?
Singular sound nee dto make this pedals with NO NOISE footswitches...because if you want to play loud...it's annoying....i can't believe this guys didn't realize that...BASIC for these days pedals. Thanks for reading my opinion. :)
Excellent overview! 07:14 Polka? So *that's* what Townshend wrote for Simon to play: czcams.com/video/7Nb8INz4O9Q/video.html But that sure don't look like no polka dancin' I've ever seen before!
Basically it just lays out the functions of the footswitches and gives them their own dedicated switch(I realise this is not 100%,but it sums up the midi maestro's function) and allows you to skip to any part of the song on the fly. While I would find it more user friendly than the beatbuddy+footswitch setup it isnt enough of an upgrade to justify another $300. Navigating the Beatbuddy using the footswitch has become second nature and the maestro just doesnt bring enough new features for the price. Singular Sound needs to throw their customers a bone once in a while. I've already bought a Beatbuddy Mini,a Beatbuddy and a footswitch. They could give us some drum kits as well as some songs once in a while.
i guess it's pretty off topic but does anyone know of a good website to stream newly released movies online?
For a solo acoustic performer, which is better/easier for live music? The beatbuddy or the mini beatbuddy?
Holy smokes this thing is awesome! I have been getting used to the beat buddy with additional foot switch but every once in a while I’ll have an issue with transitioning parts in the moment and this thing would make it a hell of a lot easier. Especially with the being able to jump around from part to part out of the original order. Very well done video!
Not sure if it was an firmware update but I just pressed the tempo and drum set buttons down on the beat buddy together and in the menu is a selection Font Size where I can change the font size to Extra large on the beat buddy without the midi maestro. I tried entering the folders through the midi maestro as well like you showed and it is very useful having the font that large just by pushing a button with your foot. Really good demo👍
Glad it helped!
@@ThePedalGuy Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. I keep coming back to them. There is a lack of informative midi maestro videos. You explain everything in your videos. As soon as I get the Aeros, I will be watching those videos again too. Thank you!
@@stewvlogs5084 you’re welcome
Another great video, best on CZcams by far!
Thanks
Wow, Great Pedal !
Agreed
Hey Pedal Guy I'm getting the Midi Maestro for my Beatbuddy and plan on using it with my Headrush Looperboard, which is due for long awaited firmware update, coming soon. My question is how would I hookup the midi chain between said products? The Looperboard, I'm assuming is the master or would it be the BB? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I believe in this case the BeatBuddy would be the master device.
Hello friend, do you think it can be used to make start stop on an arranger keyboard that does not have a pedal input and only midi???
Hi. Do you mean stop/start the arranger keyboard with the midi maestro?
Yes, that's exactly what I'm referring to. In some arranger keyboards they have a normal pedal input and there is no problem, but in one specific one it doesn't have a pedal input, so I want to connect it via midi with this device that I saw in your video and do the start stop
Nice video man! one thing that I would comment it is also possible make the big front on beat buddy by default. However it's really cool to know that I can use both at the same time if I have the midi maestro. Keep it up!
Very true and thank you for the feedback
Can you tell me how to program the accent hits to other instruments like cymbals for instance? I have absolutely no use for an added kick nor snare that is programmed initially!!!
@@ironman1290 same thing I just asked, from what I'm reading...i think not...I want a crash!
@@ironman1290 Hey there, check out our video showing you how to use any WAV file for your accent hit on your BeatBuddy: czcams.com/users/shorts9HHtpOPNssA
Mauricio Castro
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Hi sir. My name is Mauricio from Costa Rica. I want now in which virtual store you bougth that midi cable in L...?? Thank you..!!
Singular Sound will sell you one.
2:36 I love your channel; I've purchased several products based on the information you provided; the BeatBuddy is one of them, also some NUX products; now, could you please tell me where to find the red male-to-male patch cable? It is unavailable on the Singular Sound store; I already have the singular sound BeatBuddy midi adapter. Thanks for your help.
Wow. Thanks
Welcome!
This is great...thanks! I have a Boss RC-500 and am having a heckuva time trying to connect through custom modes through Singular Sounds App (finding the CC etc.) Are you going to be doing a video on anything about that on the Custom Mode video or could I call your store? Please advise. Thanks for any advice...
Hi Mark. I received your phone call and from what it sounds like, it would be a question better suited for Boss to answer themselves, as I don't use the RC-500 myself.
All of the CC numbers should be in the back of the RC manual at least as far as I remember with most Boss/Roland products.
What if you what to pause the beat during song play then bring the drums back in without the intro and outro fills. Like with the cheaper Footswitch. Seems like the left out that button selection. Fine if you already purchased the footswitch back before the maestro can out but I purchased the maestro only along with my beatbuddy with the assumption that this expensive midi controller would do everything the footswitch did plus more.
hey pedal guy, can I change one of the accents (Kick, snare, tambourine, or clap) to a crash?
Is there a longer connecting cable so that I can put my Beat Buddy on my mixing table and not have to bend over all the time to select songs? Just use the Maestro for all the functions? Thanks
You can get as long of a midi cable as you’d like
Can anyone tell me how does one change the accent hits to other instruments, such as, cymbals? I’d like to have access to both a 17 inch cymbal and say a 20 inch. I have no use for an extra kick and snare which is programmed initially!!!
exaxctly
Hey there, check out our video showing you how to use any WAV file for the accent hit on the BeatBuddy: czcams.com/users/shorts9HHtpOPNssA
Great video! But does it sound like a handclap? I'm not sure if I need the MidiMaestro, expensive as it is. I also start to get bored of my BeatBuddy, just because the sounds are too bass-heavy, and the hihat/ cymbals are weak. In transition mode the cymbal is even weaker (opposite as it should be). I have not yet got into the Editor site though
I think it sounds pretty decent. You can always EQ the sound later with a PA system or Mixer.
Is it possible to load wav files, full backing tracks on to the beatbuddy SD card, and call them up via midi?
I don't believe so. That's what the Aeros is for.
Could any midi controller with the same number of buttons serve the same purpose?
Yes, it should work that way. The BeatBuddy is simply responding to MIDI messages.
My breakout cable is on backorder... I didnt realize one end was large and one on the buddy was smaller..
Sorry to hear. We have them in stock if you’re in the US.
Does it work with the beat buddy mini 2 also?
Unfortunately no as the mini doesn’t have midi
Hello Pedal Guy…..new subscriber here and love your channel. Your videos are professional and easy to follow along with. So thanks for the great content. I do have a few questions for you and respect your opinion so really appreciate any advice you can give me.
I bought a beat buddy with the beat buddy pedal and a Digitech Trio + with pedal about 6 years ago. Unfortunately I was in a very bad accident and had to take a 6 year hiatus from music. I am finally healthy again and can start playing and having fun. I am an old cat and turn 60 in 3 days so really need to buy the right gear and figure out what I need. Both pedals are brand new and still in boxes so never had a chance to learn either one and want to get your opinion on best setup for a busking rig with a looper as I dig playing outside.
I also dig playing blues/rock without a looper and have a Yamaha THR30ii so I can Bluetooth the backing tracks to amp and just I read about the xsonic pedal that can wirelessly control the channel switching on the THR so I have that rig figured out.
But my confusion is how to setup a busking rig for live looping and not sure what pedals you would recommend. I watched your videos on the Trio + and you sounded great. That is a dope cool pedal with its built in looper and how it creates a bass & drum arrangement. I also dig the Aeros looper and because I already own the beat buddy I am thinking I may be better off getting the Aeros and the MIDI Maestro. Looking to have the best tone possible and of course the most fun.
It seems to me like I would need something like a Line 6 Pod or Line 6 Pod Go to front end a looper in order to have a pallet of different tones to use and than run that setup into an amp like the Roland Street Cube EX on a clean setting and use the Pod for different tones versus the channel switching on the Yamaha. I would also need a power bank with an AC connection which I would mount on pedal board to power up all the pedals. Does this make sense to you? I will not be able to carry a bass guitar with me so if I was to use the singular setup, what type of pedal would you recommend to lay down bass lines. Would an octave box be the right choice or are there new pedals that can give a guitar player a bass like sound? Been out of the game for 6 years so truly a tad confused what pedals & gear is needed to make this happen. Would I still use the beat buddy foot switch if I buy a midi meastro? I have room on pedal board but not sure if that’s even needed. And I realize I can also use the Yamaha THR30 on clean channel for looping rig but the Roland Street cube EX may be the better choice with its clean channel and better speaker. I trust whatever you recommend.
Sorry for such a long post but I have been out of the game for 6 years and getting old so want to get this right and not waste time or money buying the wrong gear.
Thanks again Pedal Guy for any advice you can give me🙏
Hi. Thanks for the rundown. The TRIO doesn't sync up with the BeatBuddy, so you may want to think about another solution if you want to create an all in one solution. The Aeros would be ideal, albeit expensive. But it's a solid piece of gear.
As far as multifx go, you could look at Line6, NUX, Headrush, Hotone. These all supply more than enough tones for guitar and bass.
Hope that helps
Can I ask this..
I got the Maestro. I thought it was something I can use to manually make beats with while recording a song... what is it basically for ??
Well, yes and no. You can use the Maestro as a MIDI foot controller to send MIDI messages/notes that can be recorded into a DAW. But when it comes to the BeatBuddy, the specific use is as follows
1. Hands-free content control! Never bend down during a show to change a song again!
2. The ability to choose song parts out of order, including going to the past part.
3. Single BPM tempo adjustment.
4. Double time.
5. Half time.
6. Easy to format expression pedal tempo control.
7. Live tap tempo.
8. Expanded accent hit options including clap, snare, tambourine, hi-hat, and kick.
9. Single-press stop.
@@ThePedalGuy Well, thank you first off for taking the time to respond and secondly for the GREAT answer, you listed off everything I needed to understand this unit.
Since I dont own drums or play- when I record music, demo stuff basically, I use manual drum beats...lol. Yes I'm old school.. I still use a Tascam 8 track to record basic demos until I go into the studio to record.. I tried the 24 track digital ones but I can't grasp all the stuff just to lay down a track...Its crazy lol.. plus I have kids so time isn't on my side. Im into alot of weird boutique pedals and I plan on opening my own channel, reviews ,music theory etc.
I would love to promote your channel as well. I watch all of your videos and they're outstanding.
Again, thank you for the quick response pal!! God bless. Brian
Thanks and you're welcome for the help.
What was the point of the "breakout cable? The midi cable would have worked by itself.
The BeatBuddy needs the breakout cable
Can beat buddy do odd meter swing? 5/4, 11/8 and such?
The BeatBuddy does have a few odd meters patterns built in. Allegedly, you can also load your own patterns into the unit via their software which I haven't tried yet.
Very informative. Thanks. Does the Meastro come with the breakout cable?
Thanks for the question. It doesn’t include the midi breakout cable. That’s an additional purchase
Nice, Scott...
Does the Beat Buddy have any individual 1/4" outs, so that you'd be able to individually route out certain timbres/parts? It's a gorgeous box.
Scott, you are excellent with all things tech....great facility with the gear and the ability to convey this information in an accessible way.
The MM is so beautiful. I believe it would give my Behringer FCB1010 a run for its money....Does the MM have CC pedal input ports?
I assume you can directly program BB user defined patches/patterns via the MM, right?
Continue to tear things up, Scott..
Wow thanks for all the kind words. I will send you a detailed answer later today in regards to your questions.
@@ThePedalGuy no worries, Scott....I can probably hunt down some pdf manuals.
What if the song has a different beat style especially on the bridge part? How do you tackle that ?
Unfortunately I can’t answer that
Thanks 🙏 but can we get tempo low or high not 1 but 5 or 10 bpm ?
I'm not sure I understand the question.
I want to practice with rhtym when press pedal tempo should rise 5 bpm not 1
@@arifturgan ah ok. Not sure that’s possible as most incremental changes are based on 1’s and not 5’s or 10’s.
What brand and size is the red cable? Hossa 3ft?
Hi. It’s actually a Rockboard midi cable. 11” I think if memory serves
@@ThePedalGuy cool... I wanna grab that off ya as well..
@@brexxebender1204 cool. Just visit the store online. We got it all in stock. You can also shop with eBay or reverb.
can I use others midi controls??
I'm sure there's a way as it's simply a MIDI note trigger.
Great video! can you please do a similar video for the BeatBuddy with the Behringer FCP1010?
Thanks for the suggestion. Eventually that is planned. I have a fcp1010 here in the studio
@@ThePedalGuy thanks for the quick reply. i do have a specific question to ask. is there a good contact email address to reach you?
Info@thepedalguy.com
I'm trying to decide between the midi maestro and the FCP1010. I think the Behringer can do those functions and more thus has more potential and is cheaper. Am I wrong in that thought?
@@ThePedalGuy Hello, just curious if you ever got around to making the video with the Beatbuddy and Behringer controller. Thanks!
These Products are exorbitantly priced . Wish they did some discounts with multiple purchases . Cmon throw us a bone here bro !!
🤷♂️
Singular sound nee dto make this pedals with NO NOISE footswitches...because if you want to play loud...it's annoying....i can't believe this guys didn't realize that...BASIC for these days pedals. Thanks for reading my opinion. :)
Have NO idea what you're saying here pal
Excellent overview!
07:14 Polka? So *that's* what Townshend wrote for Simon to play:
czcams.com/video/7Nb8INz4O9Q/video.html
But that sure don't look like no polka dancin' I've ever seen before!
LOL
I don't really see what this brings to the party. Seems like it's just the same thing with more steps...
Okey dokey