Singular Sound, makers of the popular BeatBuddy pedal-controlled drum machine, announced the BeatBuddy Mini, a new, smaller version of the drum machine / effects pedal.

The original BeatBuddy retails for about $300. The BeatBuddy Mini, which will retail for about $199, will have many of the features and functionality of the original pedal: full, hands-free, creative control of the beat. Musicians are able to insert fills, transition from verse to chorus, add accent hits, drum breaks and more — all with the “simple ease” of a guitar pedal format.

You can find a complete comparison of the original and mini BeatBuddy here.

Pricing and Availability. BeatBuddy Mini will be available in early 2016 and will retail for a suggested $199 US.  Singular Sound is now taking pre-orders for the BeatBuddy Mini, and is offering the box at a discounted price of $149 for orders received before the end of August. Orders made during that time will be shipped before the end of 2015. Check out the BeatBuddy Mini webpage for more information.