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      Boss DR-880 Drum Machine
      This instrument is discontinued

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      The Next-Generation Rhythm Machine

      The new heavyweight champ of rhythm programming has arrived. The DR-880 is a new-school powerhouse that's loaded with world-class sounds from Roland's famous SRX library, plus a stunning collection of original waveforms. The DR-880's drum, percussion, and bass sounds can be played and programmed as is, or customized with powerful toolssuch as independent compressors and EQs for the kick and snare, and a compressor and selection of COSMŽ amp models for the bass.

      World-Class Sounds

      A remarkable new collection of top-quality, custom sounds was created for the DR-880. But we didn't stop there; some of the most famous sounds from our renowned SRX library were added to the DR-880's sound-set, as well as electric and synth bass sounds. From rich, sparkling studio drums and deep-dish electronic kits to standard and exotic percussion instruments, a world of rhythm and groove is at your fingertips.

      Direct Guitar/Bass Input

      Guitar and bass players can join the action by plugging directly into the DR-880's Guitar/Bass Input jack. Guitarists can play through the built-in COSM Drive/Amp models, and multi-effects such as chorus/flanger/phaser, delay, and reverb. For acoustic guitar, the DR-880 offers an Acoustic Processor, chorus, and reverb. For bass players, the compressor/limiter, chorus/flanger/phaser, delay, and COSMŽ bass amp models will help you cook up extra-tasty bass lines.

      EZ Compose

      You can get microscopic with the DR-880, but you also have the option of taking the simple route with its three EZ Compose buttons on the front panel, which allow original patterns to be constructed without note-by-note programming hassles. Using the Pattern mode, you can select and combine pre-programmed phrase combinations to create new patterns. Press the Chord Progression button to select chord-progression templates. With the Fill-In button, you can select phrases from the Fill-In library, and insert them into the pattern. The library contains a variety of phrases, ranging from simple fills to bombastic breaks.

      Connectivity

      Play through headphones or route your signal from the DR-880 directly to your choice of recording input or amplification, including outboard guitar amps. Quick output adjustments can be made in the Output Select mode to facilitate proper connection to the outside world. Two individual Outs allow independent output of backing tracks and guitars, or independent output of kick and snare. The DR-880 has two stereo footswitch/controller inputs; a maximum of four footswitches can be connected using stereo 1/4" cables (sold separately). One of the footswitch/controller jacks supports expression pedal input, so you can connect an EV-5 (sold separately) to control guitar volume, or play wah effects. The DR-880 also has a S/PDIF digital out and a USB port for MIDI interfacing and SMF Data import.

      Groove Modify

      Take your grooves even deeper with the Groove Modify feature, which applies various groove and triplet feels to your patterns. Simply select the templates that are included, and inject realistic feels to static patterns. Ghost notes can also be added automatically by selecting the ghost-note phrases that are preset in the DR-880.

      The Boss DR-880 Drum Machine Features:

      • 440 world-class drum and percussion sounds, 40 bass sounds with COSM bass-amp models
      • Three independent insert effects (EQ and compression), TSC (Total Sound Control) featuring 3-band EQ and high-quality ambience
      • 1,000 patterns (500 preset, 500 user); easily add fills, ghost notes, chord progressions, and more
      • 20 velocity-sensitive pads
      • Guitar/bass input, plus multi-effects and COSM amp models
      • 100 effect patches (50 Preset, 50 User) for electric, acoustic, and bass guitars
      • Four assignable footswitch and expression-pedal inputs
      • Digital and individual outputs; USB port for importing SMFs
      Maximum Polyphony
      32 *Depending on the bass sounds selected, maximum polyphony may be lower
      Instruments
      Drums: 440, Bass: 40
      Kits
      Preset: 100, User: 100
      Rhythm Patterns
      Preset: 500, User: 500
      Songs
      User: 100
      Maximum Note Storage
      approx. 30,000 notes
      Resolution
      Per quarter note: 96
      Tempo
      Quarter note: 20 - 260 bpm
      Pads
      20 with velocity sensitive
      Display
      Custom LCD (with backlight)
      Connectors
      Rear: Master Out L(Mono), R (1/4" phone type), Master Out L, R (RCA pin type), Individual Out A, B (1/4" phone type), Digital Out (coaxial), USB, CTL 1/2 jack(1/4" TRS phone type), CTL 3/4(EXP Pedal) jack (1/4" TRS phone type), MIDI In, Out, AC Adaptor jack

      Front: Phones (stereo 1/4" phone type), Guitar/Bass Input (1/4" phone type)
      Power Supply
      AC Adaptor (BOSS BRC series)
      Current Draw
      600 mA (Max)
      Accessories
      AC Adaptor (BRC series), Owner's Manual, DR-880 Driver CD-ROM
      Options
      Foot Switch: FS-5U, FS-6, Expression Pedal: EV-5, Connection Cable: PCS-31 (Roland)
      Size and Weight ( excl. AC adaptor )
      Width
      273 mm
      10-3/4 inches
      Depth
      242 mm
      9-9/16 inches
      Height
      72 mm
      2-7/8 inches
      Weight
      1.4 kg
      3 lbs. 2 oz.
      *The specifications are subject to change without notice.
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