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DR-880: Dr. Rhythm
Features
The DR-880 is a rhythm-programming powerhouse that’s loaded with world-class drum, percussion, and bass sounds from Roland’s famous SRX library. It also includes a stunning collection of original waveforms. 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, which allow original patterns to be constructed without note-by-note programming hassles. Patterns can be taken deeper with the Groove Modify feature, where various groove and triplet feels can be applied. Ghost notes and fills can also be added automatically. Guitar and bass players can join the action by plugging directly to the DR-880’s Guitar/Bass Input jack, and playing through the built-in COSM® Drive/Amp models and multi-effects.- Innovative EZ Compose feature for quick, hassle-free programming
- 440 world-class drum and percussion sounds, 40 bass sounds with COSM bass-amp models
- Guitar/bass input, multi-effects, COSM amp models
- 3 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
- Four assignable footswitch and expression-pedal inputs
- Individual outputs, digital out, USB port
Specs
- 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.
Accessories
FS-6Dual Footswitch
Two switches in one, BOSS’s new FS-6 combines latch- and momentary-type switching into one unit. |
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FV-500H/-500LIndustrial-Strength Power Pedals
Tank-tough diecast pedals designed to meet the needs of the most demanding players. |
Downloads & Updates
Downloads & Updates
- DR-880 System Update Version 2.00 (MAC)
This update addresses an issue where the User data in the DR-880 may be lost if the WRITE button is pressed more than 500 times.
This update is strongly recommended for all DR-880 users.
This is the latest operating system update for the DR-880. Please refer to the readme.pdf for the update procedure.
Note to Mac Users: You will need the UPD SMF Update Application if you do not have access to a sequencer program.- DR-880 System Update Version 2.00 (PC)
This update addresses an issue where the User data in the DR-880 may be lost if the WRITE button is pressed more than 500 times.
This update is strongly recommended for all DR-880 users.
This is the latest operating system update for the DR-880. Please refer to the readme.pdf for the update procedure.
Note to PC Users Updating through MIDI:
If you are having problems sending these files from your sequencer, or if you need a sequencer to send these files, download the PC-SMF Update Application.
If you do not have a program to unzip this download, you can download WinZip here.
- DR-880 USB Driver v1.0 for Mac OS 10.6
- This is the USB driver for Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard).
- DR-880 USB Driver v1.20 for Mac OS 10.5 and earlier
- This is the USB driver for Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) and earlier.
- DR-880 Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows Vista 32-bit Edition
- This is the BOSS DR-880 driver for Microsoft(R) Windows Vista(TM).
- DR-880 USB Drivers (PC)
Support
If you have questions about operating your BOSS product, please check our Knowledge Base for answers to the most common questions.
You can also contact our Product Support department by phone or email.
In addition, we have a library of Support Documents that you can download and reference. If Support Documents are available for this product, they will be listed below.
Support Documents
- BOSS Product Catalog 2008 (PDF)
- Forging the Future - Innovation for Creative Inspiration
BOSS forges into 2008 with an awe-inspiring lineup of effects, digital studios, and accessories. - DR-880 TurboStart (PDF)
- DR-880 Brochure (PDF)