Boss Dr. Beat Metronome
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Manufacturer: Roland
Model: DB-30C
Binding: Electronics
Publisher: Roland
Label: Roland
Special Features: Much more than just a simple timekeeper, the pocket-sized DB-30 Dr. Beat metronome can lay down a variety of rhythm patterns and time feels to practice with, and it has a few timekeeping tricks up its sleeve as well. Choose from a menu of nine rhythm types and 24 beat variations, including combinations of odd-time signatures and clav patterns for practicing Latin rhythms. The DB-30 features a smooth-flowing LCD needle and two bright LEDs for visual tempo assistance. Other helpful functions incl
Features for Boss Dr. Beat Metronome:
- Handles time signatures up to 17 beats per measure
- Rhythmic beat patterns in various styles
- Headphone output with volume control
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Customer Reviews
Inadequate 
2008-02-05
There's no volume adjustment, and no way to adjust the click tone, which is a high-pitched electronic bleep. The bleep has a definite pitch to it, which is a problem if you are playing in a different key than the metronome is bleeping in.
Excellent 
2008-01-07
It all works as advertised. It's easy to use. I keep it clipped to my music stand.
Handy, functional device 2007-12-27
In teaching myself guitar, I found myself learning the notes and melody but not necessarily being a devotee to keeping accurate time. To realistically gauge my progress, I decided to buy this metronome. It comes highly recommended on various guitar sites like Musician's Friend, Zzound, etc. and having used it, I think the reviews are accurate. You can configure the rhythm, beat AND tempo and with it's compact size, it's more functional than comparable models. The only negative I have is the "beep" tone - as a former violin player, I'm used to the old school "click" sound of traditional wooden metronomes. But then again, I can't clip one of the old wooden metronomes to my music stand, now can I? ;-)
Highly recommend.
Works fine, but hard for kids to work on their own. 
2007-12-18
I bought Roland Dr. Beat Metronome after reading reviews on Amazon. My sons needed one for their piano practice at home. I figured out how to use it without the instructions, but my sons have brought it to me a number of times when they have gotten it into the wrong beat sequence, so they have struggled more with figuring out the options. They are 8 and 10. I am hoping after a little more time with it and a little more help they will be able to use it fully without any help.
Very, Very Nice! 
2007-12-16
Folks, this does it all. Choosing your tempo is quick and the "tap" feature is huge when making a big time change. It provides both audible (click) and visual (lights and meter) timing cues.
The mute is helpful to quiet it down while still using the visual timing queues and the device retains it's settings when powered down so next time you begin right where you left off.
This device covers various time signatures and I love its ability to sub-divide timing. For example, you can set your main click to 80bpm AND also have a sub-click occurring based upon a fractional note (e.g. eighth, triplets, sixteenth notes, etc.). Very cool!
Stay away from this! 
2008-06-24
We sent one back and got another to have the same thing happen. It stops and resets itself back to the default speed for no reason. We tried changing batteries, but it didn't help. It was not worth the price, even if it DID work. Go with a more basic metronome.
this metronome has problems 2008-03-28
i like the way this metronome is thought out but think that in the end it is too endlessly complicated. there are also problems with it that i cannot seem to understand. when i am using it at a tempo and attempt to change the tempo it will suddenly half the metronome marking and stay there with budging no matter what i do to it. i will have to return it and get another brand as this is a malfunction i am sure.
great little metronome 2008-03-09
First I want to say that the review that says "no volume adjustment" is just wrong. You can clearly see the volume dial at the top-right of the product photograph.
It's very small and light and it does what it's supposed to do. I wouldn't say it has a "nice woody tone" but it's a perfectly fine tone. It's easy to use, as such a simple device should be. I use it for practicing guitar and it's great for that. I've realized that if I don't have this little thing clipped to my music stand, I just won't practice with a metronome at all, so it's great to have. And the price is great.
Dr. Beat can't be beat 2008-02-28
I am a new drummer and the Dr. Beat metronome is really helping me learn to keep time. it is a quality machine that is easy to use. One nice feature is that on the fourth beat (or first, depending on how you count) there is a different tone signifying the fourth or first beat. I highly recommend it!
Metronome review 2008-02-15
This is a nice metronome for the price. It's loud enough to hear over my bass guitar, and has a port for headphones if needed. Instead of the wooden click, clack noise of a traditional metronome this unit has more of an electronic pulse. It works, but I would have liked to have known this ahead of time. For the money though, it's hard to beat this product.
