--- product_id: 3452606 title: "Boss DR-880 Dr. Rhythm Drum Machine" brand: "boss" price: "β‚±73372" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 category: "Boss" url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/3452606-boss-dr-880-dr-rhythm-drum-machine store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # 20 velocity-sensitive pads 440 pro drum & percussion sounds 3 independent insert effects + 3-band EQ Boss DR-880 Dr. Rhythm Drum Machine **Brand:** boss **Price:** β‚±73372 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ₯ Unlock your rhythm genius β€” no DAW needed! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Boss DR-880 Dr. Rhythm Drum Machine by boss - **How much does it cost?** β‚±73372 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/3452606-boss-dr-880-dr-rhythm-drum-machine) ## Best For - boss enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted boss brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **EZ Compose Magic:** Create complex beats instantly without tedious programming - β€’ **Dynamic Playability:** 20 velocity-sensitive pads for expressive, nuanced rhythm creation - β€’ **Seamless Integration:** Guitar/bass input with COSM amp models & USB for effortless workflow - β€’ **Pro-Level Effects Suite:** Shape your sound with EQ, compression, ambience & multi-effects - β€’ **World-Class Sound Library:** Access 440 drum & percussion sounds plus 40 COSM bass tones ## Overview The Boss DR-880 Dr. Rhythm is a powerhouse drum machine featuring 440 premium drum and percussion sounds, 40 COSM-modeled bass tones, and 3 independent insert effects with 3-band EQ. Its innovative EZ Compose feature lets you program beats quickly, while 20 velocity-sensitive pads provide dynamic control. With guitar/bass input and USB connectivity, it’s designed for seamless integration into any professional or home studio setup, making it a must-have for millennial creatives craving hands-on beat-making without the screen. ## Description 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 Review: The Boss DR-880 is an amazing machine. Yes - The Boss DR-880 is an amazing machine. Yes, there are many options for drums within any given DAW, but I was an owner of BOSS's DR-5 and sometimes prefer just to program a little without having to fire-up the computer. I think you can get more of a variety of contemporary polished & un-polished sounds through software; however, there is still a ton that you can do with the sounds inside this unit. The sounds are about as real as you can get on a drum machine. Even my DR-5 fooled people into thinking it was real drums. As with any drum machine, it helps to think like a drummer when programming (and use the "groove modify" function - the added ghost notes are incredibly believable). Also,you can separate the kick and snare sounds when sending the output to your favorite DAW or some other audio source. If nothing else, the DR-880 is a great source for inspiration. Program a beat, or use the "EZ Compose" feature and just start playing along... Review: Great machine, but if selling it used please do a factory reset first... - I bought this used for a friend that has a home studio, and when we hooked it up, it sounded terrible and muffled. After some research, I did a factory reset (as the previous owner must have hosed it up really good with a bunch of weird settings) and it came back so that a level EQ on the board is now a perfect sound. The machine must also have an update installed or after 500 writes it will do its own factory reset automatically and delete all user data and settings, just like that! This is a slightly older machine from BOSS, but is still holding its value very well as it's really a great drum machine with great features. My only complaint is that the seller did not do the factory reset or the update before selling it, leaving the buyer at risk. If you buy it new, you'll likely have to do the update to the 2.0 software yourself or it will ultimately reset itself when you save ~500 user patterns. That has to be done with a PC that has a MIDI interface to do the update, as even though it has a USB interface that's only for backups and won't work for the update. We have not done the update since the user does not intend to program the machine or save any data on it, but uses the kits and patterns to record on his board only. ## Features - Innovative EZ Compose feature for quick, hassle-free programming - 440 world-class drum and percussion sounds, 40 bass sounds with COSM bass-amp models - 3 independent insert effects, featuring 3-band EQ and high-quality ambience - 1,000 patterns ; easily add fills, ghost notes, chord progressions, and more - 20 velocity-sensitive pads ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000EFOUJ8 | | Amperage | 300 Milliamps | | Audio Output Effects | EQ, Compression, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Delay, Reverb | | Best Sellers Rank | #143,239 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #66 in Drum Machines | | Brand Name | BOSS | | Color | Black, Silver | | Controls Type | Pad, Footswitch | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (59) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00761294085592, 04957054085599 | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Item Dimensions | 13 x 16 x 5 inches | | Item Weight | 6 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Boss | | Manufacturer Part Number | DR-880 | | Model Name | DR880 | | Model Number | DR-880 | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Signal Format | Analog | | Style | Multi-effects,Bass | | UPC | 761294085592 761294404683 | | Voltage | 20 Volts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** BOSS - **Color:** Black, Silver - **Item Weight:** 6 Pounds - **Style:** Multi-effects,Bass - **Voltage:** 20 Volts ## Images ![Boss DR-880 Dr. Rhythm Drum Machine - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/715+hxva+jL.jpg) ![Boss DR-880 Dr. Rhythm Drum Machine - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81LfbtGbrdL.jpg) ![Boss DR-880 Dr. Rhythm Drum Machine - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71mpLCIzvSL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How well would the drum sounds do for lofi grunge / fuzz / garage rock? If not, is there a way to load your own sounds from WAV files?** A: I think there are enough available drums on the unit to get what you need. The unit cannot load new wav samples per user, but it can trigger outboard samplers if needed. I have done several songs where I've written the parts on this unit and have uploaded the midi and retriggered a few sounds in my DAW with different samplers - EZDrummer, Studio One's built-in sampler and Impact matrix style drum machine. I've also used this with Cubase and NI Battery to trigger samples. Overall, I think the unit is robust enough to cater to styles specified. You can layer hits (trigger two snares on top of each other for example) to get a fuller sound if needed. **Q: Does this device has microphone inputs, or does it use wireless microphone and it have a provision to slot in any disk for recording?** A: 2004 technology. No wireless. **Q: Are the presets (bass and drums) good for jazz and Latin? (Fusion, bop, bossa, etc)** A: Hi there! Yes, there are 500 Preset patterns built-in which cover many different styles of music - including Jazz, Latin, Bossa, etc. **Q: Within each preset are there variations available on the fly. Also are drum fills available on the fly?** A: Yes to both questions ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Boss DR-880 is an amazing machine. Yes *by S***. on June 12, 2017* The Boss DR-880 is an amazing machine. Yes, there are many options for drums within any given DAW, but I was an owner of BOSS's DR-5 and sometimes prefer just to program a little without having to fire-up the computer. I think you can get more of a variety of contemporary polished & un-polished sounds through software; however, there is still a ton that you can do with the sounds inside this unit. The sounds are about as real as you can get on a drum machine. Even my DR-5 fooled people into thinking it was real drums. As with any drum machine, it helps to think like a drummer when programming (and use the "groove modify" function - the added ghost notes are incredibly believable). Also,you can separate the kick and snare sounds when sending the output to your favorite DAW or some other audio source. If nothing else, the DR-880 is a great source for inspiration. Program a beat, or use the "EZ Compose" feature and just start playing along... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great machine, but if selling it used please do a factory reset first... *by G***T on June 17, 2014* I bought this used for a friend that has a home studio, and when we hooked it up, it sounded terrible and muffled. After some research, I did a factory reset (as the previous owner must have hosed it up really good with a bunch of weird settings) and it came back so that a level EQ on the board is now a perfect sound. The machine must also have an update installed or after 500 writes it will do its own factory reset automatically and delete all user data and settings, just like that! This is a slightly older machine from BOSS, but is still holding its value very well as it's really a great drum machine with great features. My only complaint is that the seller did not do the factory reset or the update before selling it, leaving the buyer at risk. If you buy it new, you'll likely have to do the update to the 2.0 software yourself or it will ultimately reset itself when you save ~500 user patterns. That has to be done with a PC that has a MIDI interface to do the update, as even though it has a USB interface that's only for backups and won't work for the update. We have not done the update since the user does not intend to program the machine or save any data on it, but uses the kits and patterns to record on his board only. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simply amazing *by M***Y on April 10, 2010* The DR880 is an amazing piece of equipment. Other reviewers have criticized the "user friendliness" of this unit. I will agree with them. There are so many things that you can do with this unit that getting started is daunting. I did purchase Roland (Boss) DR-880 DVD Video Training Tutorial Help , and have found it an excellent resource. I also have a lot of experience with other drum machines (this was a replacement for my old DR5), but with the aforementioned DVD, I was creating useable arrangements in about three hours. And not just "simple" things, either. My own compositions. This unit has amazing sounds and the amount of "humanization" (or perhaps anthro-imitative capability [? :-p ]), from relaxing the time (laying back, pushing forward), the velocity, and bending/fingering, makes this unit very usable for REAL demos and REAL music. I highly recommend this piece of gear. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/3452606-boss-dr-880-dr-rhythm-drum-machine](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/3452606-boss-dr-880-dr-rhythm-drum-machine) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*