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The BOSS DB-90 metronome packs an astounding number of functions and features into its compact, lightweight chassis. You get four great metronome sounds (including human voice) plus dozens of drum patterns to accompany your playing. Easily customize rhythms with the Note Mixing function for great variety. Use the built-in mic, MIDI input, and direct guitar input onboard the DB-90 for all types of practice sessions, or plug in your Roland V-Pad and work with the Rhythm Coach function. You get easy-to-adjust sliders, buttons, and a rotary knob, as well as a large backlit LCD screen on the DB-90.





BOSS DB-90 Dr. Beat Metronome at a Glance:





Create different beats to accompany your practice





Build accuracy, speed, and endurance with Rhythm Coach


Plug in a mic, guitar, bass, or V-Drum pads!





Create different beats to accompany your practice


The Note Mixing function allows you to instantly create a variety of beats by adjusting the levels of five different note values. Front-panel sliders, buttons, and a large rotary dial provide instant, hands-on access to edit parameters. Select four different click sounds, including a human voice-counting sound that will help you know your place in the bar. The DB-90 is also equipped with realistic PCM drum patterns, for developing your accuracy and rhythmic feel effectively.





Build accuracy, speed, and endurance with Rhythm Coach


Expand your rhythmic horizons with Rhythm Coach. This innovative follow-along feature has four training modes to help build your accuracy, speed, and endurance. With the DB-90's onboard microphone, you can use the Rhythm Coach functions with acoustic drums, or plug a Roland V-Pad into the Trigger input. Play along and chart your progress.





Plug in a mic, guitar, bass, or V-Drum pads!


Drummers can connect to the DB-90 via Roland V-Pads or the internal microphone. Guitarists and bassists can directly plug into the DB-90 without any other gear required and monitor via connected headphones. Practically any type of instrumentalist can benefit from the DB-90's features. And for those who wish to sync to an external sequencer for a more elaborate accompaniment, they can do so with the DB-90's MIDI input. This stage-oriented feature is especially useful for drummers.





BOSS DB-90 Dr. Beat Metronome Features:





The most advanced metronome available





Trigger input to access unique Rhythm Coach exercises


MIDI in for syncing to external sequencer tempos


PCM sounds with drum-machine-style patterns


50 memories


Human-voice count


Optional power supply PSA-120S available


You'll play better when you practice with the BOSS DB-90 Dr. Beat metronome!





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