A fast and easy solution for fantastic rhythm tracks.

The Boss Dr. Rhythm DR-3 will add incredible-sounding drums to your music! Dr. Rhythm's loaded with acoustic and electronic drum kits, as well as a selection of bass sounds. Great for jamming, the DR-3's Rhythm Progressions and multiple variations make it easy to create a realistic-sounding drum track for any style of music. The Total Sound Control (TSC) feature allows you to tweak your kits to perfection.

The Rhythm Progressions feature lets you choose from 100 preset styles and use the 8 panel buttons to switch between different sections of your song. Up to 3 variations can be selected for each Intro, Verse, Fill, and Ending.

TSC lets you change the sound of a drum kit with specialized effects. The Sound Shape function can be used to adjust the 3-band compression and 3-band parametric EQ, or add some spaciousness with the Ambiance effect. An optional footswitch can be used to control anything from Intro/Start and Ending/Stop to Verse Change, Variation On/Off, Loop On/Off and more. Battery power lets you take the DR-3 just about anywhere.

Boss Dr. Rhythm DR-3 Features:

• Affordable drum machine for jamming or practice
• Realistic drum, percussion, and bass sounds with velocity-sensitive pads
• Programmable rhythm progressions with 3 variations each for Intro, Verse, Fill, and Ending
• Total Sound Control with Sound Shape function and Ambiance for professional drum sounds
• 100 preset styles and 100 user styles programmable via realtime or step recording
• Footswitch input for easy live control
• Runs on AC or battery power

Order today and jam your whole rhythm section into your backpack!

Boss Dr. Rhythm DR-3 Specifications:

• 8-7/16"W x 2-1/8"H x 7-5/16"D
• 1 lb. 10 oz.
• 12-voice polyphony
• 120 drum and percussion sounds
• 12 bass sounds
• 20 - 260BPM
• Realtime or step recording
• 13 velocity-sensitive pads
• Backlit LCD (16 characters x 2 lines)
• I/O: L, R (RCA), L, R (1/4"), footswitch jack (stereo 1/4"), MIDI in, DC in (AC adapter jack)
• Power Supply DC9V: dry battery (R6/LR6 (AA) type) x 6, AC Adapter (PSA-series)
• Power Consumption 200 mA * Expected battery life under continuous use: approx. 5 hours (This figure will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.)
• Accessories Dry Battery (Alkaline LR6 (AA) type) x 6, Owner's Manual, Roland Service (Information Sheet)
• Options AC Adapter: PSA Series, Foot Switch: FS-5U, Foot Switch Cable: Roland PCS-31
  
  The specifications are subject to change without notice.

Boss Dr. Rhythm DR-3

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Pretty good

Posted by Ken from Augusta on Oct 26, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, blues

This device works well for jamming but obviously you would not want to use it for live performances. Just practice jams. It is 1000 time better that a metronome!

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Very Useful

Posted by Jake from Minnesota on Oct 5, 2009

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Musical Artist just getting started

Reviewer's Play Style: major and minor chords

This machine has been invaluable to me, but then again I haven't lamented the purchase of any musical equiptment; it all comes in handy at some point in my opinion. Now, I haven't used this for a performance. What I have used it for is writing. I usually start with chords and then try to harmonize with bass next which i program into this machine. This gives me a visual picture of the bassline and allows me to place the beat and accents on and around it with the drums and percussion. Then I teach it to my boys. I might be using this live for some stuff that is beyond the abilities of my bassist and drummer, possibly any bassist or drummer. I'm not to worried about the sound. Just put this thing through a pre amp of some sort or even a mic'ed guitar amp and tweak the setting a bit and you can get some interesting non-stock sounds. And don't worry about shuffles and blue's timing. It does triplets with ease if you need a 123 123 instead of a 1234 on 4/4. Not to mention it does all the other singnatures and goes down to 32nds.

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Private Drummer!

Posted by Bass Player from another Planet! from Washington,DC on Mar 31, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Pro Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: jazz,Blues, Funk, R&B

This machine is OK! It's great for jammimg and for keeping time. You may program it for your own style. The styles that come with it are somewhat basic, however this machine is only for jamming. It will help you with your timing and also will help in constructing drum patterns for your own music. This is a great deal for the price! Buy it, play with it.....then find a real drummer!

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2 Thumbs Up for Dr Rhythm

Posted by Secret Agent P. from NJ on Oct 9, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: musician

Reviewer's Play Style: dance rock

I am definitely satisfied with the DR-3. HOWEVER, when I first bought it, I was ready to throw it through my window. I couldn't figure out how to use the damn thing. so...I bought a tutorial DVD. after that it was smooth sailing. if you're willing to get the DVD IT'S DEFINITELY WORTH IT!! I'm not posting this link to promote my music, I just want any non-believers to hear how amazing the DR-3 can be. WWW.MYSPACE.COM/SECRETPHOTOS I wrote all of these songs with the DR-3. enjoy.

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Not bad but

Posted by gb from Seattle on Sep 12, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: All

Presets are iffy. The manual, like most roland/boss manuals, is severely lacking in user friendliness. The tones are good enough for demos if you have the patience to figure out how to program your own patterns. I think I'm going to be looking for something else in the near future that's easier to program, or has better presets.

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