All user reviews of 4/5 for the Boss DR-5 Dr. Rhythm

Stereo output, midi in / out As said above
tuner function
power supply by standard batteries or mains 6
Headphone output and volume

the sequencer offers a track "Rhythm" and 3 other tracks to sound.

What minimum service (but I did not need more)

UTILIZATION

Get started instantly.
For my part I do is that the programming in real time (by slowing down the tempo if necessary). There is an editing function in step by step.
Manuel clear, no complaints

SOUNDS

The sounds you they are suitable to your style of music?

I was looking primarily a drum machine, I jumped at the opportunity to have the same time a small sequencer. The drum sounds are still limits to anything other than the model. Other sounds, well, can be used to compose a qd was nothing else on hand, but little else. For realism it is closer Bontempi than anything else.

there are 3 levels of sensitivity (volume), assigning each note (the pads are not sensitive to the swift. default the notes has an average volume of course.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for about 3 years.

I like its relatively small size, its ease of use, that it runs on batteries, so easily transportable (pdt nickel to dial long distance travel by train)

Jaime least the fact that the memory is actually quite limited. We are quickly forced to remove patterns to create other, and this even if all the patterns are not met. The sounds are improved. will have the honest to the disgusting rhythm guitar for the simulation example.

I bought used, between 80 and 120 euros, remember. that is to say not too expensive, so the ratio quality price is right. If I had to renew this type of purchase, I will buy a rather classic drum machines of better quality and I save to buy a real sequencer later. This does not mean that I regret my purchase!

Already described (see other reviews)

I should add that the memory of the bike is quite limited:
- 200 programmable patterns (+ 200 preset)
- 5000 marks maximum
- Maximum 20 pieces

UTILIZATION

Leaning a bit on the manual, getting started is quick. The large number of keys makes the little beast easily controlled.
There is ultimately a lot of features, but I do not use them all.

The possibility to connect his guitar to record a line of instrument is not top, the restitition is too uncertain, it makes this feature unusable. Too bad. In fact, for programming lines of instruments, it seems necessary to have a MIDI keyboard.

The manual is clear and precise, nothing to say on it.

Note the existence of software, "DR-5 edit" (light version free full version fee), which can tweak its settings from a PC connected by noon (always more convenient) and make a backup of recorded data.

SOUNDS

I find the rhythmic sounds very good, and numerous. I use almost the kit "Rock" is one that most closely matches what I want. You can create your own kit by selecting a sound of interest.

To the sounds of instruments, it depends, some sound a bit "artificial", others are more credible ... but personally I never use them.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year. I am very happy because it is small, easy to use and slamming sounds good. The black spot remains for me the memory is too low: at present I have a dozen songs programmed and I still have 53% of the memory allocated to the patterns ... it goes very quickly, especially when using instruments tracks! (Not me)
If it again, then I would choose a bar with more memory.

I bought used in 100 euros so the price / quality ratio seems to me still very good.

Excellent for guitar composers. I have this sequencer for almost 10 years and I control my MIDI for Cubase VST. You can get lost sometimes in the menus but its use remains effective when one has the manual side. Also in terms of ergonomics we feel that this product date, because the navigation is pretty archaic. Bought quite expensive (about 500 euros new at the time), the drum machine sequencer is anyway valid for music creation and can be found in OCCAZ in the 100-200 euros.
4 tracks are enough to prepare good models, and we can take it anywhere, thanks to a 9 volt battery.

Attention to the rotating wheel that ages poorly, provide a replacement in a special magasasin.

UTILIZATION

Midi in & out, making a guitar in to play with Gain at the same time that the sequences created, one volume, a double out-put jack 6.5mm stereo line, a 3.5 mm headphone jack output and an output to control Foot-switch foot-pause playback songs. What could be better?

Some effects of stress and change are available for the groove, such as "tenuto" or "STACC".
Using the keyboard is simple because the buttons correspond to the squares of a fretboard. Is created directly by tablature ... Attractive!

The manual is clear. After a long day, we control the corny.

SOUNDS

Use to compose his drums and set arrangement or control vst midi ring tones, but all the same afternoon. Many kits will suffice for different musical styles.

OVERALL OPINION

I do not know if this product is still in the back because I had great difficulty in acquiring it 10 years ago, no longer manufactured Roland much. The price was exorbitant for the sequencer (500 Euros) but it took that amount at the time. Anyway my Boss DR-5 is still in my home studio ready for use and withstand time. A good sequencer aging well!