The Boss DR-220E Dr. Rhythm is the electronic-oriented version of the DR-220 series, released in the mid-1980s. Compact, reliable, and immediate, it delivers classic electronic and synthetic drum sounds that became staples in electro, early house, synth-pop, and minimal setups.

Unlike the DR-220A (acoustic version), the DR-220E focuses on electronic percussion, making it especially appealing for vintage electronic music production and hardware-based rigs.

Key Features

• 11 PCM drum/percussion voices (12-bit) + Accent
• Real-time play grid (4×3 miniature pads, non-velocity / non-pressure sensitive)
• 32 preset patterns + 32 user patterns (retained in memory after power-off)
• Pattern length up to 16 steps (12 steps in 3/4 mode)
• Programming: real-time recording or step-by-step entry
• Per-voice Accent (0–5) and Volume (0–5) settings
• Song mode: patterns can be chained into songs up to 128 bars (or 256 using Song Chain), with memory for up to 8 songs
• Tempo range: 40–250 BPM
• No MIDI, but sync/control via two 3.5 mm jacks (one DR-220 can control/be controlled by another, or by external trigger/sequencer sources)
  • Trigger output: +5V DC pulse (max 8 ms)
  • Trigger input: recognizes +5V to +15V
  • Note: using CV control “steals” one voice from the master unit (hardware limitation)

Sound set (DR-220E / electronic percussion)
Electronic percussion samples with a character often compared to early electronic drum aesthetics (including Simmons-style tones):

• LT (Low Tom)
• MT (Medium Tom)
• HT (High Tom)
• CHY (China Cymbal)
• CB (Cowbell)
• SLP (Vibraslap)
• CH (Closed Hi-Hat)
• OH (Open Hi-Hat)
• BD (Bass Drum / Kick)
• SD (Snare)
• CUP (Cup Cymbal)

Condition and functionality

• Super clean cosmetic condition
• Fully tested and perfectly functional
• All buttons, patterns, outputs, and memory functions work as expected
• Display is clear and fully readable
• Very well preserved unit for its age

What is included

• Boss DR-220E Dr. Rhythm (silver version)
• Original Casio soft protective pouch
• No power supply required (battery operated)

Shipping information

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Estimated package: 0.7 kg (28 × 14 × 7 cm)