All user reviews for the Boss DR-880 Dr. Rhythm

CONNECTIONS ULTRA COMPLETE: HEADPHONE JACK, USB, MIDI IN OUT, RCA, 6.5 ...
SUPPLIED ADAPTER.
500 PREPROGRAMMs SONS, NOT ALWAYS THE RHYTHMS PROPOSS WHICH ENHANCE OR THE NAMES ADEQUATES.MAIS CAN CREATE AND SAVE BY CHANGING THE SONS 500 TEMPOS A VOLONT AND SHOULD TEST KITS BATTERIE.IL. ECOUTER.A TAKES TIME ... EXCELLENT RESULT.
YOU CAN ALSO CREATE ITS OWN RHYTHMS PLAYING ON PADS AND SAVE.
NOT ENOUGH RHYTHMS AND METAL NOT ENOUGH BREAKS THE METAL CAN .but CRER.1 WEIRD THING WHEN YOU WANT TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MEASURES PASSSER 2 TO 4 FOR EXAMPLE 2 LAST MEASUREMENTS ARE SILENT ...
FINALLY, AS BAR C QE IS WHAT I HAVE SEEN BETTER. MULTI-LEVEL EFFECTS ... TAXI IS NOTHING TO DO ... UNLESS THE SOUNDS LIKE LINE OF crappy 6 ZOOM BOSS ME 30 ME OR ESPECIALLY 50.ET SATURATION, C REALLY HYPER NUL. (ALSO THE REST) SO WOULD PASS ON THE MULTI EFFECTS BASS / GUITAR NULLOS 'ESPECIALLY IF THE PRICE WAS LESS THEN LEV.

USE

+ GREAT THE OTHER BOXES, D SCREEN OR MORE READABLE. + NEED MAGNIFIER.
THE ISSUE IS RELATIVELY EASY. THE MANUAL IS CLEAR EXCEPT FILLS.IL MUST READ AND REVIEWING AND TEST AT THE SAME TIME. (REN 100 THERE BY RATE, A TAKES TIME TO STUDY)
FOR ITS OWN TITLE SHOULD KNOW THE MESURES.A NOT TAKE TOO BAD TIME, ESPECIALLY FOR UNDERSTANDING REACHED ON NOVICES.MAIS, C WELL explained. THE REST ON THE DEVINE IN OR HALF DAY ... CHERCHANT.UNE WEEKS?

SONORITS

I USED TO THE METAL. SOUNDS ARE EXCELLENT AND REALISTES.IL Y CHOIX.MAIS HAS STILL NOT ENOUGH.
FOR MULTI EFFFETSGUITARE / BASS AMP C AND D MODLISATION VOID CARREMENT.

NOTICE GLOBAL

ESSAY I HAVE ALL THE BOXES RHYTHMS LESS CHRES. THE BOSS DR 880 IS THE BEST. (L ALESIS SR 18 OFFERING LESS SONS METAL).
IN NEAR FUTURE A BAR WITH SUCH + SOUNDS AND BREAKS METAL, NOT MULTI EFFECTS GUITAR / BASS AND STILL LESS OF MODELLING AMPLI.A 300 EUROS WOULD NOT YOU EVIL.

MIDI, audio in, out, etc.

UTILIZATION

I have the DR3 and this one was lent to me. I had heard a lot about it and it was the perfect chance to try it out!
If you want to edit anything, you'd better be a MASTER with drum machines and have a lot of patience, because it's not easy to use.
The manual explains well how it works.

SOUNDS

The sounds: Some are nothing to write home about (and take after the sounds of the DR3).
You can edit sounds to make them seem more real (and it works well);
You can adjust the drums and bass volume separately, connect your guitar or bass and use a small effects set that is pretty useful.
Reggae, ska, dub, rock ─ it has all sort of patterns.
Kick, snare, crash etc ...

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using it for one month and a half, I have the DR3, which I use to compose, to practice a rhythm.
The sound palette is pretty diverse, not always very realistic, but it can be adjusted at will, it has some interesting stuff.
BUT, its secondhand price is very high, IMHO. A friend lent it to me, but I would've been enraged if I had bough it. It might be very useful for some, but, personally, I'm not satisfied with it. I think I got seduced by all the rave about it.
Try it out before you buy it.

See the manufacturer's specs and other reviews on AF. This yellow metal box is ultra stable and sturdy and the display can be easily read even if you are short-sighted.

UTILIZATION

The overall setup is rather simple if you don't venture too far.
The manual is clear, but menu browsing is a bit opaque.
Editing of sounds and effects: If you start from a factory pattern and limit yourself to inserting fill-ins and doing copy-paste, it's pretty easy, specially with the EZ function. If you want to create a pattern (and especially a song!) from all the pieces, it gets tricky (the time you spend programming you stop using the instrument, don't you?). It's a pity because the possibilities are very large.

SOUNDS

Sounds and effects are adapted to my needs (demo making and/or playback). All rock, funk and blues patterns are nice and you can have fun with the shuffle function. The more classic patterns (waltzes, 6/8, jazz and anything else that isn't binary) are nothing to write home about, you have to reprogram everything.
The guitar input with amp/effects simulation is cool, it allows you to rehearse or jam with headphones without taking up too much space.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using it for 6 years, for home studio only.
I had already used Dr Rythm 10 and the drum machine included in the Korg D1600MKII. I occasionally mix the Korg and DR880.
Which feature do you like best? The default patterns are truly realistic and easy to edit. The "world" percussions are superb (gong, Chinese cymbals, etc...). Its good velocity response make playing live with it quite enjoyable.
The least? Programming, but only because I am not gifted at it... Too many parameters to master.
How would you rate its value for money? It's justified, given the possibilities it offers.
Based on your experience, would you buy this product again? Certainly, but I still prefer a good drummer!

Connections:

Digital out
Midi in and out
Usb
A and B indidual
Input for an expression pedal

Effects section:

TSC total sound control with 20 programmable options and another twenty fairly simple.
We are not obliged to use for those who prefer to work on the sound PRO TOOLS.

100 drum kits are disposed and 100 are programmable
An EDIT mode is available to change the tempo, the kit and effects.
There is also a part FILL IN for adding bearings our patterns. Really helpful and very well done these bearings. There is a choice, from shortest to longest. They can be placed wherever you want in the pattern, if it is more a measure of course
It happens that I do not find the bearing that sticks to serious piece and so I played myself on the pads.
If it is a complex bearing can return to editing the pattern and lower the tempo, it can help
Quantification is fairly standard practice and
I use the DR quite simple. I made all my drum parts and bearings and then I send all the MIDI on a MPC 1000 to change the use of samples and sounds that I find better quality.

The sequencer is very simple to operate
I am a drummer and as I have less time to play a real instrument to compose the 880 DR helps me well

UTILIZATION

Frankly use is really simple and even if you are not too familiar with this kind of machine as I was before
I started to pick on a BOSS BR 900CD and now on DR 880. I want to say that this kind of machine and I made it two and with time everything is really simple and it's coming soon

Like any manual BOSS is very clear, but a visit to the forum and a little more
In any case it's having fun with the machine that everything comes soon enough

The edition of the sounds is quick. The functionality of the machine and toned
Like in the kit EDIT then we have the possibility to make their own kits with eg twice in the same snare (easier for bearings) or twice the same bass drum mode. You can adjust the speed and level pads (useful for cymbals)

It also has guitar effects are good. Before finalizing the structure of my piece I play the guitar over to be sure the record

SOUNDS

So sounds

It's simple, 100 kits ranging from rock to jazz to reggae and techno. I would have preferred to have only 50 kits but better still. I am very demanding drummer with drum sounds.

Small problem though, I would have liked one or two more cymbals ... No two panic crash, splash, china and a ride (with bell) are available. There was even a gong at the John Bonham for those who enjoy
For me in this machine two dozen kits offered are very good and in the realistic set for my style is funk / rock or pop / rock
As I said above after my drum parts I send everything to an MPC 1000 midi to use Semples I kif to death.

A kit consists of 3 x 20 pads. By pressing the SET key example it falls on the studio kit P001 1, so we 20 pads available. By pressing the key PAD is a choice between between DRUM PAD 1, 2 and 3 where there are other sounds like a good variety of percussion.

The patterns are really good and there is something for everyone. You can create your own patterns and add them to its own patterns.

The expression is good and again the velocity is adjustable so

OVERALL OPINION

I have two and since I do not like the kif bosser everything on computer and then use plugs etc etc ... I turned to the latest drum quality and I am very satisfied.

I love the simplicity of this machine and the speed with which I create my pieces. I like to take my head to create my bearings and so far I am satisfied with what I've done above.

For those who are interested I can listen to my songs

I bought the DR € 880,250 in very good condition and opportunity to report any concern

Even if I balance my finished pieces on a mpc (and you may be wondering why I do not work directly on the mpc) I keep my DR 880 for:
1 - ease of editing
2 - bearings available
3 - patterns of quality
4 - percussion sounds that add a nice touch

For specifications see previous opinions

UTILIZATION

You really need to spend time on it (hence the title), because if you stop using it 2or 3 weeks should get back into the manual. As I am guitarist, "I can not" because in the end I prefer to play and turn the low battery loops (very good quality) and jam on it (at that price there are play back more easily and cheaper)

SOUNDS

The sounds are excellent and all styles.
The entrance and the sounds intended to troubleshoot the guitar ... It avoids connecting all the stuff but it's way, do not expect a config amp effects.

OVERALL OPINION

I keep three years and then sold. I think it is better suited to a home studio every day that a performer (although the two are compatible) issue of free time.

A box rhythms quite well provided:

- Many battery kit and bass sounds
- Effect processor guitar / Bass
- MIDI I / O
- USB for backups
- 4 Out Jacks, 2 RCA, SPDIF out and two switch inputs

UTILIZATION

Ergonomics is not necessarily well thought out, but the tool is ideal for rapid programming in real time.
I regret the lack of mute on different parts of the drum kit, and the slow processor. The machine churns 30 seconds to register a change of pattern or sound, it's really long ...

SOUNDS

The sounds are very good. They fit very well in a mix.
The only complaint is the lack of sound identity, but it is what makes the DR880 is an appropriate solution for various styles of music.
The PAD is effective and a good expression level of the game

OVERALL OPINION

I have 2 years but very little use because it does not match my current needs.
This is a very good tool that I will buy again without hesitation.

At the time of mobile computing, the BAR may seem obsolete.

But if, like me, you can not integrate in a laptop are installed, it is a material that will really service.

Comprehensive in connection with pedal (x2) for initiation and including stereo output.

You can even connect a guitar (or bass), with a few adjustments and a tuner!

Headphone practice: it can play the guitar in silence, with the benefit of the BAR, just with this case easy to carry.

UTILIZATION

The manual is very well done.
The use is very simple and intuitive.
The creation and / or mod a basic rhythm is instantaneous and is easy to tweak with the addition of chords and bass.

SOUNDS

Very good sound, no breath induces great realism.

OVERALL OPINION

Bought used, this is an acquisition that I have absolutely no regrets!

I even use it to program my drum exercises to gain support in perfect timing for me to exercise.

Audio Connectors, MIDI, USB.Sections effects of Cosm Roland.499 presets, 499 places to edit.
Editable on Mac and PC.

UTILIZATION

The config is pretty simple. The edition is pretty easy aussi.Le manuell is clear enough in my opinion.

SOUNDS

The are very realistic, very well recorded and samplés.Effets adaptés.On can do anything with this machine by using effects such if we want to create sounds very compressed as to dub, trans.
Qelq'un said the sounds were already crushed, well not all, or very little, which can precisely edit them.

OVERALL OPINION

I utiliséplusieurs, this one is the most complete (the budget). Now the Tempest Roger Linn came out but it is much more expensive and not exactly the same destination.
. I demi.Ce for a year and I love the most is the ability to plug your guitar or bass, taken on the front (with the headphone jack). The rotary jog I love. the big screen. Ease of use. I love the three-way, bass, drum
and on the guitar before you can "mutate" each channel as you want it's great to work with its in it, great.

see how job
Large effect section for the guitarist ...

UTILIZATION

Setup is simple enough for those who already practice this kind of material.
The manual is very comprehensive and well designed.
I managed to program patterns without opening the manual ...

SOUNDS

Great sound, the batteries are really bluffing and groovy pattern ...
The pads are comfortable to use.

OVERALL OPINION

I have tried a lot of drum machines before buying it ... this is the one that convinced me the most (sounds, number pattern, number of user memories ....).
Is a little expensive though to buy new but quite affordable used.
Very good value for money (because it is a multi effect guitar, a drum machine, sequencer, ...).

Comprehensive unit. Drum sounds, bass (midi controllable or played on the pads) and a simulation of effects and amps.
4 assignable individual outputs, MIDI IN OUT
Operates pattern.On creates parts and then assembles them.
Sounds very réalistes.Je uses only the sounds of acoustic drums.

There are some creation "semi automatic" pattern that I do not use.

UTILIZATION

The use requires a little time if you want to use it in details.
For basic, it's pretty intuitive, but I use BAR for many years.

SOUNDS

The sounds are good but lack or quality, they are already crushed (comp and eq).
They are very realistic with good expressiveness.

OVERALL OPINION

I have been using 3/4 ans.De Occasionally I take him in concert (petits!). There is a low set, a batterie.Il no more than add a guitar, singing and it does.
Like any material, it pleases where it meets these besoins.Moi I prefer to schedule a BAR with pads rather than making patterns in cubase! Once programmed my bar, I sync with cubase and I make recordings on four separate outputs for audio and midi.C 'is a bit sucks, but here we never change.
Maybe a bit expensive. There are ways to find "bar" in the app that do well to see less cher.A

Midi has connections, RCA, TRS, USB;
Also has an EQ and reverb, and extended programming features --- but I use very little - out of laziness.

I bought especially for the "grooves" or "beats" (500 samples) that help me a lot to practice my instrument (keyboard) but introduced me to almost all styles of music.

The high quality of the box = sounds! ... actually sounding like real acoustic drums. In addition, you can choose from forty "kits" battery. In other words, you can hear what sounds on a beat kits rock, jazz, house, techno, r & b, hip-hop, brush, vintage, etc., etc.. Level "sound", I think she has no equivalent among the drum.
The samples contain samples of just about every style of rock, Latin music, and many other styles like hip-hop, jazz and "fusion", etc..

UTILIZATION

Operation is simple, but the programming to create your own beats is not as easy as using a program like Logic or other drum machines, as Jomox - unless it directly records by playing the pads.

SOUNDS

As mentioned above the sounds are very realistic, though mixed and compressed.
For me the point is to use this box in conjunction with other sources rhythm. synchronized noon. Aside from the beats that contain sounds of "charlie", all the sounds I like a lot, compared to the sounds of metal hyper-current machines oriented music "club".

OVERALL OPINION

Apart from the aspect of "programming" that has always put off, I love this machine! She really knows how to highlight the particularity of the rhythmic sounds of each style of beat in it.
I re-would that choice without hesitation.

449 euros in the music action Toulouse rve ....... .... I did not know was could be so ... see the card manufacturer for the record ..... technik that for now, the manual is in English .... cosmetic effects, etc etc, by taking phones, the sound of hell .....( no monitors .... lol

UTILIZATION

I have since yesterday, it's tip top .... I even not opened the manual, dj and lots of things to do ... (my real bar Premire ) .. I'm waiting for one in French criticism of the manual ....

SOUNDS

The sounds seem nickels, EVERYTHING is Settings, the tars from the prog will rgaler, and novices (like me), aussi.5OO factory patterns ..... I thought the machine DCON .....

OVERALL OPINION

2 days of util, q / p with no problem, I Rasht on my R8 KO ...... ...... bass sounds are also well trs .. .. I put on my demo song composed in the months prochan ....( that would be not to have opinions on its components ..... lol) I rvise opinion within 1 month .. ...

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UTILIZATION

The general use is very easy and intuitive. The system bus is fast enough.

The backlit display is very useful on stage.

The chord "ez compoz" does not grids interesting for my taste (lots of blues) can be put against by the agreements sound choices and even compose an entire song (song mode). Well of course the machine is not really made for that so usability suffers, but taking the time we get out.

Shortcuts are easily paramettrables (20 banks of four sounds assignable trigger and push). I does not edit the sounds as those proposed suit me just fine, so I can not say anything about it.

The manual is very ehxaustif.

Also new from the DR 770: tap tempo: and it is also very practical

There, I put 9 because there are little things that bother me: in edit mode, if I rajoutte measures the battery goes! And that's very strange. I am compelled to cheat. Bug youth? Design error?

SOUNDS

Sounds are monstrous !!!!! But also, and perhaps most important: the grooves. The truth is not hard to sample a battery ... but to make it groove, that's another matter.

Hey there, hat. I had 770 before the dr (I sell for that matter), and I can see that the grooves have evolved damn. Not impossible to find a pattern that matches a piece or component. The highlight is the binary (really bad) and the weak point is jazz and tangos / passos. The blues shuffle them are really well (after all Bécanne is thought to scratch and it shows, especially in the tones available from office).

I have not heard of jazz that I really do kiffer (perhaps Ketron SD-1?) Anyway.

The bass sounds are very good and they are really drum grooves. Ideal for working turn your funk / soul.

OVERALL OPINION

I bought it a few days ago and I have gifts for the New Year's Eve gig. It was great, I enjoyed myself so much and my bass player did not (too) suffer playing with a box, which is very good sign. I almost fully control.

What I like most: the grooves and ergonomics.
The least: you can not add fill-in real-time pattern of the factory. (On the 770 can!)
The price / quality ratio is good in my opinion. Paid € 449. I probably do it again this election but I confess I do not know the products from the competition (there are there only one?).

I will update.

January 30, 2005

Already one month of intensive use on stage and programming. It really is a fabulous Bécanne. Access to the program allows a great ease of use. On reflection, it's a shame there is not a small EQ (3 bands) internally.

Otherwise the sounds rock and funk / soul are monstrous. The patterns used jazz (passables. .. except for jazz brushes are nice, kind Fever.), But really below the rest.
One last really great stuff, the choice of kit. The same groove with a rhythmic "studio" or "funk" exchange completely. It's so easy to create a patern and find a kit that sounds.
I have no regrets, it's a really good buy if you are looking for effective groove.

NICKEL Hotline! Hats off.

UTILIZATION

Especially complex for the transfer of SMF as the document is not clear and trs is not really Ralite.

SOUNDS

Of Trs!

OVERALL OPINION

Excellent product.

The only regret is the overall memory device that TRANSFR broadly-speaking, 15 20 complete songs.

Finally this dpend also use that one in fact.

The biggest complaint is that the record is not, but not at all clear on the manipulation of SMF.

Trs a good point for the hotline tlphonique (Belgium!) Because they take your n and remind you to make a note tlphonique avoid too dirty. The service is nickel and the technician matter.