I’m running a BeatBuddy 2 with the latest firmware/software (as of 3/22/26).
Setup:
- BB2 in Master mode
- Dual momentary external footswitch
Expected Behavior
Navigation and selection should work the same whether using Playlists or Folders:
- Scroll with external footswitch
- Select a song
- Start playback with the main pedal
Actual Behavior
Playlist Mode (BB2 Stopped) — Works as Expected
- Hold external switch → exit to playlists
- Tap → scroll up/down
- Hold → enter playlist
- Scroll to song
- Press BB2 pedal → select
- Press again → start
Folder Mode (BB2 Stopped) — Inconsistent
- External switches A/B appear reversed (next/previous flipped)
- Can scroll and enter folders
- Inside a folder:
- Tap = scroll (reversed direction)
- Hold = go back
- No way to select a song using the external footswitch or main pedal
Real-World Impact
In live performance, I often take audience requests that are not in my current playlist.
I can navigate to the correct folder hands-free using the external footswitch, but I cannot select and start the song without bending down to use the main pedal.
This breaks performance flow and is inconsistent with Playlist behavior.
Request / Question
- Is this intended behavior or a limitation?
- Is there a setting to make Folder navigation match Playlist behavior?
- If not, could Folder mode be updated so external footswitches allow full navigation and song selection, consistent with Playlists?
Goal
Consistent, hands-free workflow:
- Navigate (playlist or folder) → select song → start playback
- Same behavior regardless of mode