First things first:
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[]Download and read the user guide from http://forum.mybeatbuddy.com/index.php?resources/beatbuddy-user-guides.1979/
[]Watch the video tutorials https://library.mybeatbuddy.com/software-download/
[]Download and install the firmware; BeatBuddy Manager (BBM) software from #2; download and install the Default BeatBuddy Content Update from #2.
[]Use only the BBM to manage folders, songs and drum sets. Do not use your operating system to create folders and files in either the BBM or on the SD.
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Next:
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[]Insert SD card in computer SD slot reader.
[]From BBM File > Open Project (navigate to SD card) and open project on the card.
[*]You should be prompted to save your project to your computer and you should allow it to do so; it will begin to the process of loading the project from the card to your bbworkspace; when done, it will ask if you want to Synchronize your project; approve it.
[]If you bought Premium songs or drum sets, use the BBM File > Import Folder, Song or Drum set
[]Activate your drum set: in the BBM click the Drum Sets tab and click the check boxes for any kits that you want the BBM to use; from the BBM > File > Save Project.
[]Save your Project using the BBM.
[]Synchronize your project to your SD card; eject SD card and insert in your pedal.
[]If you bought or are using a remote foot switch, make sure you are using a TRS cable to connect the remote to the pedal. Set your remote foot switch settings; you can experiment with these suggested settings from http://forum.mybeatbuddy.com/index.php?threads/suggested-remote-foot-switch-settings.7813/
[]Strongly recommend you use your computer SD slot reader to Synchronize projects and install firmware updates vs. using the USB cable method.
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If you run into problems, e.g., disconnected pedal from power when updating firmware and it no longer powers up, try the process at: http://forum.mybeatbuddy.com/index.php?threads/pedal-does-not-power-on.9003/