Just updated the latest firmware and noticed that whenever i played some tracks ,that the song went automatically to transition stage of song without holding pedal and then stuck in this position, repeating the part over and over? is there a solution to this? can anyone help
firmware 1.9.4
A couple of options:
- try to reinstall 1.9.4 in the off-hand that something might not have gone well with the install
- revert to 1.8.5 which might work better for 'ya
reinstalled 1.8.5 worked a treat! thank you so much
Running into a similar problem with firmware update 3.6.0 and content Ver. 2.0 where tracks get occasionally stuck in “transitional” mode while using the footswitch or pedal. Seems to be a software problem ? as both of my bb units exhibit the same problem. Would welcome any fixes or suggestions
Thanks in advance
Does it do this consistently with any particular song or genre?
Just the pedal, right? You haven’t noticed it doing this in the BeatBuddy Manager (BBM)?
I think I’ve isolated part of the problem to the following :
- FS1 assigned (enabled) to Main pedal
- If FS 1 is not plugged in and you operate the main pedal alone then unit goes into Transitional loop.
- If FS1 is plugged in you can use the main pedal concurrently to run the BB without any issues.
- So far have to leave FS 1 attached …
I have 2 BB units from different manufacture dates and both units exhibit the same problems.
I am running both units with Firmware 3.6.0 but also tried an older Firmware 2.xxx as an experiment. -with the same symptoms showing up.
seems like there is a communication issue between the FS1 and the main pedal ,is it possibly a software issue ?
Cheers
Any updates on this? Got the same problem… the transition play again and again, also the tap tempo screen flashes when on stand by
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Hi, are you on the latest version 4.0.1? You can verify what version you are currently on in the Main Menu (press both the Drum Set and Tempo knobs at the same time) and go to the About BeatBuddy option.
If you are, and you are using MIDI, make sure you are sending both the CC113 value 1-32 command followed by a CC113 value 0 command. CC113 value 0 is the complete transition command, without it, the BB will be stuck in the transition until it receives it.
If you have done all the above and are still having issues, please write to support@singularsound.com at your earliest convenience for more help here.
Thanks for the question!
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Hi, I’m having the same issue with my Aeros looper and no special programming. How do I resolve this? I am running current firmware on all of my kit. @BrennanSingularSound
When I use a 2 part loop and go into the 2nd part the transition stays on throughout. Sounds like BB has been drinking again.
FW 4.1.3 on BB
Thanks,
Michelle
Hey there,
What device are you using to send the transition command? Are you also sending the CC113 value 0 command?
The value 0 command will stop the transition from looping over and over after receiving the CC:113 value 1-32 command
Check out this doc of all supported commands
Let me know, thanks!
@BrennanSingularSound I am using an Aeros and a Beatbuddy. The issue reproduces randomly whether Aeros is controller or BB is. I was hoping BB + Aeros was a truly plug and play combo for home practice, I don’t dive into midi very deeply.
It reproduces when I’ve recorded my A part and hit next part to record the B part. The transition loop on the BB just keeps playing over the B part.
Is there something I need to set on Aeros or BB to get it to transition cleanly?
Ok thanks for getting back,
Are you sure that you are on Aeros 5.0.3?
BeatBuddy also has 4.1.4 out now.
Are you saying your BeatBuddy gets stuck on the transition even when you use the BeatBuddy Pedal to change parts and the BeatBuddy is Transmitter? Are you not using any MIDI controller to control the BeatBuddy?
Make sure you have Transition Forgiveness (BeatBuddy setting) enabled (Main Pedal > Transition Forgiveness)
If this doesn’t solve the issue please reach out to support@singularsound.com at your earliest convenience.
Thanks
My BB is sticking in the transition. It just started yesterday (4/30/25) DURING a gig. I’m using just the BB (No Aeros, no MIDI controller, no Footswitch) to initiate the transition. It just loops on the transition. As you can imagine I was taken by surprise when the next part did not start. I long pressed the pedal again and it went to the NEXT transition and looped on it. I double tapped the pedal and got it to stop. Whew. Started the next song (last song of the gig) and it did it again! Argh!! Had to stop the BB. Sweet Caroline without drums is a bit lackluster.
Now at home troubleshooting, it gets stuck in the transition loop, regardless of song. I installed Firmware 4.1.6 with same results. Tried Detox on button, no luck. I’m at a loss. I have another BB I can use for today and tomorrow’s gigs. I play at senior centers several times a week.
SOS! Help!
If you have an external footswitch, you can try to set it as main switch in the bb menu and see if the problem disappears, then you’ll know the main switch has gone bad
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Hi Jerry,
Could you please send a short video of the problem to support@singularsound.com? I’ll be able to assist you more effectively once I can see what’s happening. Thank you!
Will do. Sending it now.
Good thought. I tried it, unfortunately with the same results using the footswitch. Daniel has determined the BB needs to be replaced. 
If you have a dual momentary footswitch (like the footswitch+) you can set one of the buttons to act as master control or you can also use midi to do this using cc:120
You can find all midi controls here:
This could be a cheaper way to keep using your bb without needing to fully replace just yet
I was able to use my footswitch+ to act as the master control to rule out a bad main pedal button. The BB still loops on the transitions no matter which button is activating it, no matter which song…I think Pete (my BB) has lost his mind. Time to hire Ringo.