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Boss DB-90 Dr. Beat Metronome with Tap Tempo

Electronic Metronome with PCM Drum Sounds, Rhythm Coach, and Mic/Guitar/Bass Inputs
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Practice with Quality Sounds and Drum Patterns

The BOSS DB-90 metronome packs an astounding number of functions and features into its compact, lightweight chassis. You get four great metronome sounds (including human voice) plus dozens of drum patterns to accompany your playing. Easily customize rhythms with the Note Mixing function for great variety. Use the built-in mic, MIDI input, and direct guitar input onboard the DB-90 for all types of practice sessions, or plug in your Roland V-Pad and work with the Rhythm Coach function. You get easy-to-adjust sliders, buttons, and a rotary knob, as well as a large backlit LCD screen on the DB-90.

BOSS DB-90 Dr. Beat Metronome at a Glance:

  • Create different beats to accompany your practice

  • Build accuracy, speed, and endurance with Rhythm Coach
  • Plug in a mic, guitar, bass, or V-Drum pads!

Create different beats to accompany your practice
The Note Mixing function allows you to instantly create a variety of beats by adjusting the levels of five different note values. Front-panel sliders, buttons, and a large rotary dial provide instant, hands-on access to edit parameters. Select four different click sounds, including a human voice-counting sound that will help you know your place in the bar. The DB-90 is also equipped with realistic PCM drum patterns, for developing your accuracy and rhythmic feel effectively.

Build accuracy, speed, and endurance with Rhythm Coach
Expand your rhythmic horizons with Rhythm Coach. This innovative follow-along feature has four training modes to help build your accuracy, speed, and endurance. With the DB-90's onboard microphone, you can use the Rhythm Coach functions with acoustic drums, or plug a Roland V-Pad into the Trigger input. Play along and chart your progress.

Plug in a mic, guitar, bass, or V-Drum pads!
Drummers can connect to the DB-90 via Roland V-Pads or the internal microphone. Guitarists and bassists can directly plug into the DB-90 without any other gear required and monitor via connected headphones. Practically any type of instrumentalist can benefit from the DB-90's features. And for those who wish to sync to an external sequencer for a more elaborate accompaniment, they can do so with the DB-90's MIDI input. This stage-oriented feature is especially useful for drummers.

BOSS DB-90 Dr. Beat Metronome Features:

  • The most advanced metronome available

  • Trigger input to access unique Rhythm Coach exercises
  • MIDI in for syncing to external sequencer tempos
  • PCM sounds with drum-machine-style patterns
  • 50 memories
  • Human-voice count
  • Optional power supply PSA-120S available
You'll play better when you practice with the BOSS DB-90 Dr. Beat metronome!

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Tech Specs

  • Format: Handheld/Desktop
  • Tuner: Yes
  • Reference Tones: Yes
  • Sounds: 4 x Metronome Voices, PCM Drum Sounds
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (instrument), 1 x 1/4" (trigger)
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/8" (headphones)
  • Other I/O: 1 x 1/4" (start/stop), 1 x 1/4" (memory), 1 x MIDI In
  • Power Source: 9V Battery, PSA-120S Power Supply (sold separately)
  • Height: 1.5"
  • Width: 4.81"
  • Depth: 6.5"
  • Weight: 1 lbs
  • Manufacturer Part Number: DB-90

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Really great

I like this, it's full of features. It is a little overwhelming, and I haven't scratched the surface. It's everything you need, plus a bunch of things that could be helpful.
Rated 5/5

Solved my problem

I haven't had time to try all of its many functions but creating a syncopated rhythm was easy to do, which is what I needed it for the most. Easy to use. Well designed.
Rated 5/5

DB90 Boss Dr. Beat Metronome with Tap Tempo

This metronome has so many features that make it the best purchase for your money. I enjoy the four types of sounds, one of which is the voice count. It also has memory for a large number of ready made tempo beats which can make it quicker to dial in. The easy to read screen will also light up. I connected the metronome with the Boss FS5U foot switch for off and on capability using my left heel. Both products are road worthy and in humble opinion worth the purchase price as you will most likely never have a need to replace them. Sweetwater as usual had the best price through my sales engineer who's extensive knowledge guided me in the right direction.
Music background: Semi pro
Rated 5/5

The Best

This is the best metronome out there. It helps tremendously, I can plug it into my PA system to play it during my music group rehearsals. The controls are easy to use, the battery lasts a long time and the counting function is unbelievably helpful when figuring out complex rhythms. On top of that, it is also a preamp so you can plug your guitar or any instrument into it, then plug your headphones in and take it where every you go! I love it, it was worth every penny.
Rated 5/5

Excellent tool for practice

The DB-90 is an excellent tool for practicing, with many useful features. More than just a metronome.
Music background: Long time amateur guitarist and bass player.
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