I sampled some sounds from EZdrummer 3 and built a kit in BBM. Everything sounds great when I play it back in BBM, but after syncing to BeatBuddy the balance changes — especially the kick, which comes out way louder on the pedal than it does in BBM.
Am I missing something here ???
It may be the system you use for playback. Please try using the same headphones on both your computer and the pedal. If the issue persists after checking with the same headphones, let me know — if not, then the issue is with the playback system.
While you are able to plug a BeatBuddy Mini or BeatBuddy directly into a guitar amp, we do not recommend this setup for live use or recording. Drums need a full-range speaker (PA, Acoustic Amp, Bass Amp, etc) to sound their best, a guitar amp cannot reproduce the low end of a signal correctly and if loud enough a BeatBuddy (or any full-range signal) could actually blow out your amp.
If you are using a low volume at home on a decent-sized amp, you should be fine to use the BeatBuddy Mini/BeatBuddy on your guitar amp, but a full range speaker will always sound and work best. In your signal chain, always place the BeatBuddy at the end of the chain, so it won’t affect your guitar’s sound.
Hey there,
Have to contradict support on this, basically there is no way to get an accurate representation of what you’re hearing in the BeatBuddy itself unless you make your content with the BeatBuddy plug-in in your DAW. Even the BBMO is not as good a representation as the plugin.
The BeatBuddy plug-in has the exact same algorithm as the actual BeatBuddy, and ensures that you can play back content so that when you put it in the BeatBuddy manager online (or on the BeatBuddy manager legacy) into your BeatBuddy it is accurate.
Read more about the plugin (which is currently free) here:
I use the exact same system (Full range speakers or headphones) for both the BBM and BB !
That’s nonsense!
You completely ignored my previous post.
The plugin only loads pre-made sets; unlike BBM (legacy), it doesn’t allow you to create or edit your own sets.
Frankly, IMHO the stock BeatBuddy sounds are awful, way too roomy—poorly mixed and nowhere near the professional standard of Toontrack’s Superior Drummer 3, EZdrummer 3, or XLN’s Addictive Drums, which use up to 127 velocity layers versus BeatBuddy’s paltry 15.
The only reason I bought the BeatBuddy was to build custom kits, since the factory sets and grooves are unusable.
What I didn’t realize was that it’s hard-limited to just 15 velocity layers—far below the 127 industry standard. This isn’t something a firmware update can fix either; it’s a hardware restriction, with the unit allowing only tiny 100 MB kits.
Realistically, a modern drum kit should have at least 1 GB of space—not a meager 100 MB.
Time to create your own machine. Have a great life and good luck with building your better machine!
I am making BB as good as it can be !
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