Boss DB-60 Dr. Beat Metronome

by Boss

Product Features

• Specifications -
• Metronome - Tempo - 30-250 (Accuracy - +-0.1%); BEAT - 0-9, 2+3, 3+2, 3+4, 4+3, 4+5, 5+4, 5+6, 6+5, 6+7,7+6, 7+8, 8+7, 8+9, 9+8 (24 kinds); RHYTHM - Quarter note, Eighth rest and eighth note, Eighth note, Triple, Triple with center rest, Sixteenth note, Sixteenth note with center rest, Clave 3-2, Clave 2-3 (9 kinds)
• Reference Tone - Reference Pitch - A4=438 Hz-445 Hz (1 Hz steps); Reference Tone Range - C4 to B4 (Accuracy - +-1 cent)
• Memory Function - Stores the settings when the power is turned off
• Auto Power Off function - Turns unit off after 60 min.

Product Details

Product Manual [339kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0009Y6B0U
• Item model number: DB-60
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,258 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #26 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > General Accessories > Metronomes

Product Description

The DB-60 is a handy timekeeper that can lay down a click in style. Along with the standard functions of a metronome, the DB-60 provides a menu of rhythmic patterns, a note-mixing feature to create rhythms that match the feel and style of your music, and the ability to handle time signatures of up to 17 beats per measure.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Very good, but not a substitute for DB-90, December 2, 2009

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Christopher S. Cornette "Audio File" (Memphis, TN) - See all my reviews
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If you are looking for a cut-down version of the Boss DB 90 Dr. Beat Metronome that is easier to take with you in a pocket, then this is for you. It keeps many of the most essential features that made Dr. Beat metronomes the best on the market years ago, and is much smaller and more portable.

However, there are compromises: the volume controls for the beat divisions, bar line accents and overall volume control are very limited four-step controls (off, quiet, medium, and loud) controlled by successive presses of a button. This is not nearly as flexible or convenient as the sliders on the DB-90. Moreso, the tempo is controlled by a button, which must be pressed once for EACH beat per minute (bpm) of tempo change, which makes any significant change of tempo laborious. You can use the tap function to get an approximate tempo, and then dial it in one bpm at a time after that, but that is still frustrating compared to the wheel on the DB-90. Also, the maximum volume, though reasonable for a small metronome, is still limited compared to its big brother.

Overall, I'd say this is one of the best small metronomes on the market, but if the size isn't an issue, the DB-90 is well worth the extra money for flexibility, ease of use, and the many additional features. For the serious musician looking for a serious metronome, I recommend Boss DB 90 Dr. Beat Metronome. For those who already have a DB-90 and are looking for a more portable version of it, this DB-60 is a great choice.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, May 28, 2010

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C. Maldonado - See all my reviews
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Dr Beats have always been great but the size was always an issue. This is everything you need in a compact metronome. you can use a ton of rhythmic patterns as well as program the time signature to change at the appropriate time. Its got a back light for when you need it, a pitch function for tuning, the buttons are easy to push. i can go on, but simply put this metronome is awesome. i found it for just over $60 so i don't feel like i took the hit of the original price ($90). which i would say is the only bad thing. the prices on these Dr beats are quite high, so shop around, but it's worth it,

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars tiny, chirps like a bird, January 31, 2010

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skyaflya "sky" (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

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Great design, fits in a shirt pocket. Can loop and join various beat patterns - fun to play with. Internal speaker tiny with slightly unpleasant chirping sound, but audio out can power earbuds or preamp for better sound.