BOSS has announced that its DR-01S Rhythm Partner is now available. The instrument provides percussion backing for acoustic guitarists and other acoustic musicians.
The DR-01S features a powerful integrated sound system, and comes equipped with ready-to-play rhythm patterns that complement unplugged acoustic instruments. Compact, battery-powered, and simple to use, the go-anywhere DR-01S makes playing acoustic music even more enjoyable and inspiring.
Unlike other rhythm machines that are designed for electronic and pop music applications, the DR-01S is a unique product specifically designed for acoustic music. Backed by decades of percussion development by BOSS and Roland, the DR-01S contains a wide variety of organic acoustic sounds derived from high-end products.
Via an intuitive interface, DR-01S users can access simple patterns and variations that are optimized for acoustic music styles. It’s also possible to add or subtract instruments – for example, shaker, tambourine, bongos, congas and more – on the fly. Dedicated buttons are on hand to quickly adjust volume and tempo, and to add a count-in before the accompaniment starts. The DR-01S also includes a standard metronome for basic music practice.
The DR-01S is equipped with a sophisticated audio system that produces big, full sound from a small footprint. An Aux In jack allows users to play backing music from a smartphone or other device, while a Line Out jack enables connection to a larger sound system. The DR-01S also supports optional footswitches for start/stop, tap tempo, and triggering sounds.
DR-01S Rhythm Partner features
- Great-sounding, easy-to-use rhythm box designed for acoustic musicians.
- Filled with simple, tasteful grooves to support and enhance unplugged music styles.
- Convenient all-in-one design with high-quality integrated sound system.
- User-friendly interface for selecting instrument types and grooves, adjusting volume and tempo, and more.
- Seven simultaneous instrument categories include everything from tambourines, shakers, and congas to full drum set, sound effects, standard metronome, and many other sounds.
- Dedicated patterns in each instrument category, with the ability to layer patterns from all categories together in real time.
- Save 50 favorite rhythm combinations for quick recall.
- Control various functions and trigger sounds hands-free with optional footswitches.
- Line out for connecting to an acoustic guitar amp or larger sound system.
- Aux input enables use as a speaker for a smartphone or other audio player.
- Powered by six AA-size batteries or included AC adapter.
The BOSS DR-01S Rhythm Partner is now available, priced at $229.99 USD.
More information: BOSS / DR-01S Rhythm Partner
