BOSS DR-880
The DR-880 goes where no beatbox has gone before by letting you plug in a guitar or bass and jam through its built-in COSM® amp models and effects.
DR-880
Dr. Rhythm
Videos
DR-880 NAMM Booth Demo
Phil Gates shows off the DR-880 during Summer NAMM 2004.
DR-880 Overview
Get a basic overview of the DR-880 Dr. Rhythm with Phil Gates.
Lengthening a Pattern
Travis McIntosh shows you how to create longer patterns in minutes.
DR-880 Guitar World Demo
Gary Lenaire and Johnny DeMarco plug in and jam with the DR-880.
Rhythm Machine Features
Check out the rhythm machine features on the DR-880 with Phil Gates.
EZ Compose
Using the EZ Compose feature with Phil Gates.
Build a Rhythm
See how easy it is to build a pattern on the DR-880 with Phil Gates.
Guitar Processor
Phil Gates shows off the built-in guitar processor on the DR-880.
Front & Back Panel
Take a closer look at the DR-880's front and back panels with Phil Gates.
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
Audio & Video
Audio
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.
Articles
Accessories
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DP-2
Damper Pedal
Momentary footswitch for use with keyboards and recording products.
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FS-5U/-5L
Foot Switch
Durable metal footswitch available in latching and unlatching types.
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FS-6
Dual Footswitch
Two switches in one, BOSS’s new FS-6 combines latch- and momentary-type switching into one unit.
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EV-5/-7
Expression Pedals
Durable pedals for controlling a wide range of effects parameters.
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FV-500H/-500L
Volume Pedal
Tank-tough diecast pedals designed to meet the needs of the most demanding players.
Downloads
Brochures & Catalogs
Updates & Drivers
- DR-880 USB Driver Macintosh OS 10.8 v1.0.0
- DR-880 USB Driver Macintosh OS 10.7 v1.0.0
- DR-880 USB Driver Macintosh OS 10.6 v1.0.0
- This is the USB driver for Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard).
- DR-880 USB Driver Macintosh OS 10.5 and earlier v1.0.0
- This is the USB driver for Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) and earlier.
- DR-880 Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 8
IMPORTANT NOTICE: When the Windows SmartScreen is displayed upon installing the driver, please perform the following procedure:
1. Click [ More info ]
2. Click [ Run anyway ]
* Skip Step 1 If your PC is not connected to the internet.- DR-880 Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 7 32-bit Edition
- This is the BOSS DR-880 driver for Microsoft(R) Windows 7.
- DR-880 Driver Version 1.0.0 for Windows 7 64-bit Edition
- This is the BOSS DR-880 driver for Microsoft(R) Windows 7 64-bit Edition.
- 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 Roland, BOSS or Cakewalk 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 Owner’s Manuals and Support Documents that you can download and reference. If Support Documents are available for this product, they will be listed below.
Product Manuals
Support Documents
- DR-880 Q&A
- A collection of popular articles from the DR-880 knowledge base.
- DR-880 TurboStart
- BOSS Product Catalog 2008
- Forging the Future - Innovation for Creative Inspiration
BOSS forges into 2008 with an awe-inspiring lineup of effects, digital studios, and accessories.