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Boss DB-30 Dr. Beat Metronome

Boss DB-30 Dr. Beat Metronome

Description

The Boss Dr. Beat DB-30 Metronome makes it easy to accurately keep time during practice. Built small for slip-in-your-case portability, a headphone jack lets you practice anywhere silently. It's easy to use, too, with a large LCD and controls for power, volume, start/stop, tap/mute, rhythm/beat, note/pitch, and tempo/value, plus lights and on-screen needle for visual feedback. More than just an adjustable click, Dr. Beat can lay down 9 different patterns, 24 beat variations, rhythm styles, and combinations to play with.
BOSS DB-30 Dr. Beat Metronome
BOSS DB-30 Dr. Beat Metronome
BOSS DB-30 Dr. Beat Metronome

Features

  • Handles time signatures up to 17 beats per measure
  • Rhythmic beat patterns in various styles
  • Headphone output with volume control
  • Pocket-size portability
  • LCD screen with smooth-flowing needle
  • 9 different patterns
  • 24 beat variations
  • Rhythm styles
  • Combinations
  • Odd-time signatures
  • Latin rhythms
  • Tap tempo
  • Internal reference tones (12 semitones)
  • Power, volume, start/stop, rhythm/beat, note/pitch, and tempo/value controls
  • Lights and on-screen needle for visual feedback
  • Auto power off

Reviews

4.35

23 Reviews

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Not everything, but enough

I wanted a metronome that did more than just tap, but I didn't want a crazy drum machine,either. This little thing is perfect and it didn't empty my wallet. It does a lot and it's very easy to use. It has several different rhythm patterns, none are programmable, but that's ok, I don't want to waste my musical talents making up beats on a metronome, not to mention practice time. It has a stereo output which is great, especially if your amp is stereo. I use the behringer gmx 212. This is a very simple tool, there's not alot to say, it works. If you need something to keep time with that's not boring, but you don't want to be confused by a bunch of features then you should get this. That's it.

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

Very lightweight, as a beginner, impossible to figure out

I bought it because it's a Boss product and I liked the digital back and forth beat display. Then I touched the wrong button and can't get it back to factory settings. It basically goes crazy. Online instructions are great if you are well schooled in all the features. I'm returning it and getting one more my speed. The clip is great to hang on your music sheet, but it's ridiculously lightweight which equals drop this once and your done.

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing6
  2. Back-Up2
  3. Concerts2
  4. Finding Tempo of Existing Material1
Cons
  1. Difficult To Use1
  2. Poor Quality1
  3. Tempo Tap1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced3
  2. Novice3
  3. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Functional7
  2. Easy To Use6
  3. Good Quality6

Reviewed by 23 customers

  • I already brought this 3 time and use them all the time

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byEric

    fromWashington

    Drums and guitar

  • Very lightweight, as a beginner, impossible to figure out

    1

    submitted4 years ago

    byMac

    fromSan Antonio Texas

    I bought it because it's a Boss product and I liked the digital back and forth beat display. Then I touched the wrong button and can't get it back to factory settings. It basically goes crazy. Online instructions are great if you are well schooled in all the features. I'm returning it and getting one more my speed. The clip is great to hang on your music sheet, but it's ridiculously lightweight which equals drop this once and your done.

  • This product does all that I want and more!

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byOld Boatman

    fromDumfries, VA

    As a bandleader I use it to make sure we are in the right key and tempo.

  • Strange question. I hope this is not an expendable item.

    4

    submitted5 years ago

    byDave

    fromDallas

    This metronome has a great variety of beats to aid in practice. For the price it's the best on the market. Suggest you get a set of ear plugs to go with it. Not loud enough for my practice sessions. Love it though.

  • Good for people who know about music

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byJohn

    fromundisclosed

    Great gadget. I just need to figure out how to use it. Instructions are not the best unless you know how to set tempo, rhythm, beat

  • Great purchase!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byCharles

    fromundisclosed

    Intuitive and easy to use. In addition, the DB-30 is priced at a great price point.

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byAndrew

    fromGlen Burnie, MD

    Can the metronome play eighth notes

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byKevin

    fromNH

    Does the speaker shut off when headphones are used?

    Open Reply - Beau
    The speaker does shut off when headphones are used.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byLittle man

    fromTamp Florida

    Is metronome good to use when trying to play beets on the drums

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes, it is advantageous to use a metronome