Categories
Digital Drum Machine Drum Machine

BOSS DR-770

Digital Drum Machine

image source: bosscorp.co.jp

The DR-770 is a direct descendant of the longstanding and popular Boss’ DR “Dr. Rhythm” line of drum machines that dates back to the minuscule DR-55.

The successor to the DR-660, the 770 improves on several aspects, including number and quality of samples, memory, and most of all, it features DPP, useful and lots of fun, especially in a live, jam or rehearsal situation.

The sample ROM is very generous, with many sounds to choose from, including vintage, jazz, hard, electronic, and ethnic samples – most people are not going to miss the expansion capability of other drum machines, such as – say – Roland (of which Boss is part of) ‘s classic R-8.

The 770 is an extremely compact instrument, with the buttons spaced pretty tight next to each other.  Two alpha dials serve duty for volume and value changes.  The inclusion of ambience and modulation effects is a big plus, especially for genres like reggae (the kits have great echo/delay effects on the right instruments) and electronica that can always benefit from them – as opposed to more classic styles like rock, that pretty much are okay with just a pinch of reverb.

In all, this blue wonder is a great tool for composing, and certainly great-sounding, and thanks to its large sample ROM, can be used in any recording or live situation that requires being able to provide percussion in several different styles.


 Boss DR-770 audio demos

Here is the DR-770 on-board factory song:

and following are examples of the preset patterns:

 Boss DR-770 manual

Boss DR-770 specs

  • light and portable;
  • deep editing and programming;
  • high quality sounds;
  • Direct Pattern Play is an awesome feature;
  • On-board FX.
Year of release1999
Polyphony14-voice
Instruments255
Songs100
Displayyes, LCD non backlit
Preset Patterns400 Preset + 400 User
Padssixteen
Pads respond to velocity:yes
Pads respond to aftertouch 
Sound generation method:PCM
MIDI:in, out
Sound expansion capabilities:no
Outputs:One pair stereo out, one individual, phones
Effects:yes
Controls:2 jog-wheels; buttons; drum pads
Pedal controls:Pedal switch
Tape Sync:n/a
OptionsFoot Switch: FS-5U
Pedal Switch: DP-2
Foot Switch Cable: PCS-31
Dimensions:215 (W) x 165 (D) x 59 (H) mm
8-1/2 (W) x 6-1/2 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches
Weight:715 g / 1 lbs 10 oz

BOSS DR-770 photos

BOSS DR-770 links

www.boss.info

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *