For some time now I have had an issue with my Beat Buddy instantly jumping from whatever tempo is selected to the maximum tempo (300), but it only happens when I’m connected to the MIDI adapter and one of the 1/4" outputs. I can alleviate the problem by disconnecting the MIDI adapter or I can keep the MIDI adapter connected and avoid the tempo change by using a 1/4" wireless adapter. It seems to be some kind of short or grounding issue, but I can’t figure out any way to fix the problem.
My preference is to keep the MIDI adapter connected so I can select the correct drum part when we switch songs, and connect the Beat Buddy output to the mixer via direct box. Interestingly, it seems like it was working properly until just a little while back. I’m trying to figure out if my MIDI adapter is the problem, or if a firmware update caused the behavior change.
You could also turn off both the MIDI tempo control in the MIDI Settings
(Main Pedal > MIDI Settings > MIDI IN > control change > Tempo) if you don’t use them regularly
Maybe this stops it from misreading the signal it must be sending
Hey, thanks for the suggestion, but I really do use command changes to set the tempo on every song on our set list. I’m using Songbook Chordpro by LinkSoft on my tablet, and when I change songs it allows me to select a beat, change the tempo, and even start the song using a wireless MIDI adapter. I feel like I need to do a little more digging, because it wasn’t always doing this. There must be something that has changed, and I’d like to figure it out.
If you can send a short video showing the exact steps and settings you’re using, I’d be happy to take a closer look and help out. You can send it to support@singularsound.com .