Boss DB90 Dr Beat Metronome
The BOSS DB-90 Dr. Beat Metronome is the Versatile and Professional Dr. Beat
Practice in style with the flagship of the Dr. Beat Metronome line. The new DB-90 is loaded with quality sounds and drum patterns to make your practice sessions less mundane and more musical. There’s a Rhythm Coach function with an onboard mic, a reference-tone function for tuning, an Instrument input, MIDI input, and other handy tools to make learning fun and effective.
BOSS Dr. Beat DB-30 Metronome Features
- Quick rhythm customizing with Note Mixing function, dozens of play-along drum patterns also built in
- Dedicated sliders, buttons, rotary dial, and large backlit LCD for user-friendly operation
- 4 metronome (including human voice) sounds
- Reference Tone function makes it easy to verify tuning by ear
- Practice with the Rhythm Coach by connecting a V-Pad (optional) — rubber pads and acoustic drums can also be detected via built-in mic
- Direct connection with guitar and bass, plus headphone monitoring
- Footswitch control for hands-free play/stop, and MIDI input for sync to external sequencers
Better Beats, Better Practice
The Note Mixing function allows you to instantly create a variety of beats by adjusting the levels of five different note values. Front-panel sliders, buttons, and a large rotary dial provide instant, hands-on access to edit parameters. Select four different click sounds, including a human voice-counting sound that will help you know your place in the bar. The DB-90 is also equipped with realistic PCM drum patterns, for developing your accuracy and rhythmic feel effectively.
Plug Into Rhythm Coach
Expand your rhythmic horizons with Rhythm Coach. This innovative follow-along feature has four training modes to help build your accuracy, speed, and endurance. With the DB-90’s onboard microphone, you can use the Rhythm Coach functions with acoustic drums, or plug a Roland V-Pad into the Trigger input. Play along, and chart your progress.
Many Uses
Drummers can connect to the DB-90 via Roland V-Pads or the internal microphone. Guitarist and bassist can directly plug into the DB-90 without any other gear required, and monitor via connected headphones — practically any type of instrumentalist can benefit from the DB-90’s features. And for those who wish to sync to an external sequencer for more elaborate accompaniment, they can do so with the DB-90’s MIDI input. This stage-oriented feature is especially useful for drummers.
Boss DB-90 Specifications
Metronome
- Tempo: 30-250 (Accuracy: ±0.1%)
- BEAT1: 1 - 9
- BEAT2: OFF, 1 - 9
- PATTERNS:
- 8-BEAT x 4
- 16-BEAT x 3
- SHUFFLE x 3
- FUNK x 2
- JAZZ x 2
- BLUES
- TECHNO
- HOUSE
- COUNTRY
- REGGAE
- CLAVE 3-2
- CLAVE 2-3
- SALSA
- RUMBA
- BOSSA NOVA
- SAMBA
- WALTZ
- TANGO
- MAMBO
CHACHACHA
- MARCH (30 kinds)
RHYTHM COACH
- Time Check
- Quiet Count
- Gradual Up/Down
- Step Up/Down
Reference Tone
- Reference Pitch: A4=438 Hz-445 Hz (1 Hz steps)
- Reference Tone Range: C2-B6 (5 octave, 12 semitone)
Memory
- Metronome: 50
- Reference Tone: 10
Auto Power Off Function
- Turns unit off after 60 min.
Indicators
- LCD Display
- Tempo Indicator LED x 2
Connectors
- TRIG IN
- START/STOP
- MEMORY UP/DOWN
- MIDI IN
- PHONES x 2: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type, Stereo miniature phone type
- INPUT
- AC ADAPTOR
Power Supply
- Dry Battery (R6/LR6 (AA) Type) x 2
Dimensions
- 122 (W) x 164 (D) x 37.5 (H) mm
- 4-3/4 (W) x 6-1/2 (D) x 1-1/2 (H) inches
Accessories (included)
- Dry Battery (R6 (AA) Type) x 2
- Soft case
- Owner’s Manual
* The specifications are subject to change without notice.
