Packouz begins developing the idea for the BeatBuddy, a user-friendly drum machine pedal designed for solo musicians and performers. This reflects his long-standing passion for music and his desire to create innovative musical tools.

Packouz launches a successful Kickstarter campaign to fund the production of the BeatBuddy. The campaign generates significant buzz and attracts a large number of backers, demonstrating the market demand for his invention.

Singular Sound continues to develop new products. Packouz manages the company and remains active in the music tech community. He has continued to show up on forums and music tech gatherings.