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Boss DR770 Drum Machine

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Boss DR770 Drum Machine, Main
Boss DR770 Drum Machine, Main
10,000-pattern memory onboard. 400 User program memories. Quick Search function.

After years of anticipation, the Boss Doctor Rhythm DR770 drum machine has arrived. Roland's Boss drum machines have been a big part of the home recording revolution for a long time. They've freed up songwriters and demo-makers from having to figure out how to mic and record drums with limited tracks, space and budget. And with the advent of the DR660, the Boss drum machine sounded so good that it wasn't thought of as just demo material anymore. Now, finally, we have the successor to that great machine, the DR770.

Obviously, expectations are pretty high. Does the 770 live up to its name? You bet. It's got all the popular features from the DR660 model, as well as some great new enhancements. The DR770 is Boss's finest compact rhythm machine to date.

Thanks for the Memory!
The first thing that stands out when you check the specs on the DR770 is its fat 4MB of waveform memory. Boss didn't just see fit to increase the memory on the DR660

Max. Polyphony: 14 voices

No. of Instruments: 255 waveforms

No. of Drum Kits: Preset: 64, User: 64

No. of Rhythm Patterns: Preset: 400, User: 400

Effects: Reverb/Delay, Flanger

Sequencer: 1 track

Resolution: 96 TPQN

Tempo: 20 to 260 BPM

Song Memory: Max. 100 Songs, Max. Patterns included in a Song: 250, Max Patterns onboard: 10,000

Data Input: Real-time or Step

Display: Custom LCD

Connectors: Output (L/Mono, R), Individual Output, Phones, Pedal switch, MIDI (In, Out), AC In

Power Supply: AC12V AC Adapter

Dimensions (W x D x H): 215 x 165 x 57mm (8-1/2 x 6-1/2 x 2-1/4 in.)

Weight: 720 g (1 lb. 9 oz.)

Accessories: AC Adapter (BRA Series)

Options: Pedal Switch DP2, BOSS Footswitch FS5U, Y-cable PCS31

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-890-3700
DR-770 Instrument List
DR-770 Rhythm Kit List
DR-770 Tubostart

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. (185 ratings)
Submitted June 14, 2004 by a customer from gmail.com

"Skeptical cheap-skate totally smitten with the beats"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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I am really happy with this. I'll be over it when I hire a full-time live in drummer, or win the lottery. Inthe mean-time, this has proved to be the missing link in my total music making capabilities.
Sound
Before using this little machine I was quite skeptical about the quality of sound reproduction of drum machines in general, but the DR 770 has changed my mind. With the exception of weak crash cymbal sounds, the drums are quite realistic. With a little tweaking of ambience and various sound parameters, it's like having a live drummer in the studio. The touch sensitive pads are not as dynamic in range as they could be, but they still make for excellent nuance. The sound is a lot better than I expected
Features
I see many complaints about the LCD. It doesn't bother me, but it is strange that they wouldn't throw that in. The programming is easy. The step recording of songs is very convenient.
Quality
Well, I recently bought it and all I can do is keep my fingers crossed because it's not exactly a strong piece of equipment.
Value
I found this to be money well spent. I expected less for $350 and got so much.
Manufacturer Support
Dunno.
The Wow Factor
Great little box. Technically, it is really loaded. The little cheap box makes it a wolf in sheeps clothing. But it looks nice in my studio set up if that is an issue (?).

Musical Style:

Hip-hop, rock, blues, funk
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