TASCAM CD-BT2 Cd-Player / Musicians Trainer

The new CD-BT2, is the latest introduction in the portable CD trainer line-a product category literally invented by TASCAM. Like the wildly-popular original CD-BT1 bass trainer, musicians have the ability to slow down the speed of a CD without changing the pitch - allowing artists, musicians, students, and music teachers to practice, learn and teach fast licks, rhythm parts and solos from their favorite bass players. With its ultra-compact design and new functionality, the new CD-BT2 trainer from TASCAM is the most user-friendly trainer ever. The new CD-BT2 bass trainer completes our all-new lineup of trainers for the musician, student, teacher and artist on the go.

The new CD-BT2 bass trainer features an all new improved ultra compact design, comprehensive LCD display with graphical user interface, Album title/Track title indication by CD-Text, expanded effect banks for user preset, chromatic tuner, and TASCAM'S pioneering VSA (Variable Speed Audition, pitch control without affecting key) feature lets music fans learn up a continuous mix of their favorite songs anywhere they go.

With TASCAM'S legendary ease of use, pioneering features such as integrated pitch and key control, bass canceller with selectable canceling pan point and selectable frequency range, and seamless integration with CD-DA/CD-R/CD-RW disc playback. Users can now discover the licks their favorite artist really played.

    *  Portable CD bass trainer (More compact than previous CD-BT1MKII)
    * CD-DA/CD-R/CD-RW disc playback
    * 10 second anti-shock memory
    * Comprehensive 128 x 64 dot matrix LCD display with graphical user interface
    * Album title/Track title indication by CD-Text
    * Elapsed Time/Remain Time display with bar meter
    * +16 to -50% pitch control in 1% steps
    * VSA (Variable Speed Audition, pitch control without affecting key)
    * Key control: +/-6 semi-tone, in semi-tone steps with +/-50 cents fine tune
    * Single play and continuous play
    * Single Loop, All Loop, and Seamless IN-OUT Loop
    * Flash Back function (Instant review up to 5 seconds prior playback)
    * Bass Canceller with selectable canceling pan point and selectable frequency
      range
    * 10 effect banks for user preset
    * Chromatic tuner with calibration (435 to 445Hz)
    * 3 octaves tone oscillator
    * Metronome (BPM: 40 to 220, Beat: 2 to 6)
    * 1/4" Bass input
    * Bass/Mic input volume
    * Bass/Mic input level meter indicator on LCD display
    * CD level meter indicator
    * Foot switch connector
    * 5 selectable functions by foot switch (Flash Back, Rewind, FF, Bank, Effect on/
      off)
    * 1/8" stereo line output
    * 1/8" stereo headphone output
    * Headphone volume
    * MONO monitor for CD (L+R, L, R)
    * Sprit monitor (Left ch: CD, Right ch: Input or vice versa)
    * Battery operation
    * Optional power supply PS-P520

The MS 1033 is really a dual sound source, built on two independent sections that can be used at the simultaneously.

Each section has a stereo sound output and its own level control. A selector, which is common to both sources, can mix the stereo channels transforming the CD and TUNER output to MONO for applications that do not require a stereo signal.  The MS 1033 can be fitted in a rack (1U 19“).

The MA-2 is a compact metronome that solidly covers all the basics with a broad tempo range and a rich variety of beats and rhythm patterns. The MA-2 also shows the beat in an innovative way that makes practicing easier. The MA-1 is available in your choice of two-tone color schemes: blue and black, or black and red. With stylish design and reliable functionality, this is an indispensible rhythm training aide for any musician. 

Tuner + Metronome + Recorder - All in One Unit!
The TMR-50 - Your Ideal Practice Partner

Highlights:

• Tuner, metronome, and recorder can be used simultaneously or independently.
  
• Internal mic and speaker make it easy to record and play back your performance
  
• Loop Play function lets you repeat a desired region of a recorded track
  
• High-quality linear PCM recording/playback
  
• Record up to 100 tracks (approximately total 20 minutes)
  
• USB port lets you transfer recorded data and song files between the TMR-50 and your computer
  
• Newly designed highly responsive LCD needle-type meter
  
• Wide detection range from C1 to C8
  
• The Sound Out function produces a reference tone in a three-octave range from the built-in speaker
  
• The Sound Back function generates the reference tone that's closest to the input sound, while the meter indicates the pitch discrepancy between the reference and the input sound - a great function for ear training!
  
• Calibration supports a range of concert pitches
  
• Marks indicate pure major and minor third intervals
  
• Wide tempo range of 30--252 beats per minute
  
• 15 rhythm variations let you practice with a broad range of musical styles
  
• Easy tempo settings with two types of tempo step patterns plus a tap tempo function
  
• Large LCD with backlight brightness that's adjustable over two levels for enhanced visibility
  
• Your choice of body color: black or pearl white
  
• Convenient key layout, and newly designed stand and battery cover
  
• Memory Backup and Auto Power Off
  

Korg's popular TM series of tuner/metronome units is loved by players who practice to perfect their musical skills. Now joining the lineup is the TMR-50, which adds recorder functionality to the already impressive list of features. An extremely valuable way to improve your playing ability is to identify the problem areas that need work, and then practice to improve those areas. With its built-in mic and speaker, the TMR-50 makes it easy to practice this way. It provides high-quality linear PCM recording and a USB port for convenient usage with your computer. The TMR-50 features equally robust capabilities for its tuner and metronome functionality that will help you improve your sense of pitch and rhythm. Two choices of color are available: black and pearl white. Whether you're in a brass band or an orchestra, the TMR-50 is the ideal partner for anyone who wants to improve their playing.

Recording format:

PCM audio format, WAV format (extension: .wav) 44.1 kHz@16-bit

Available recording time:

Maximum approx. 20 minutes (Internal Memory size is 120 MB)

Total number of tracks:

Up to 100 tracks

Tuning:

12 note equal temperament

Detection range:

C1 (32.70 Hz) ~ C8 (4186 Hz), Using Sine Wave.

Reference tone:

            C3 (130.81 Hz) ~ C6 (1046.50Hz), 3 Octave.

Tuning Mode:

            Meter Mode (AUTO), Sound Out Mode (MANUAL), Sound Back Mode (AUTO)

Calibration range:

A4 = 410 ~ 480 Hz (1 Hz steps)

Detection accuracy:

+/- 1 cent

Sound precision:

+/-1 cent

Tempo range:

Quarter Note = 30 to 252 BPM

Tempo setting:

3 Types:       Pendulum Step

Full Step

Tap Tempo

Beat range:

            Total 10 beats: "0 to 9" as "Quarter-note" Rhythm

Rhythm pattern:

Duplets, triplets, triplets without the center beat, quadruplets, and quadruplets without the center beats

Tempo accuracy:

±0.3%

Terminals:

            Input (f6.3mm, Mono-Standard Jack type)

            Headphones (f3.5mm, Stereo-mini Jack type)           

            USB (mini-Type B)      

Internal Speaker:

            Dynamic Speaker (f28 mm)                                                             

Power (Battery):

AAA battery (3.0 V) x 2

Manganese batteries or alkaline batteries, Ni-MH: Nickel metal hydride

Battery Life:

Recorder ... Approximately 16/13/11 hours

(Backlight: off/soft/auto, using alkaline batteries. Maximum of 20 minutes per

recording.)

Tuner ... Approximately 24/22/20 hours

(Backlight: off/soft/auto, A4 continuous input, using alkaline batteries)

Metronome ... Approximately 18/16/14 hours

(Backlight: off/soft/auto, tempo 120, 4 beats, maximum volume, using alkaline batteries)

Dimensions (W x D x H):

111 x 82 x 18 mm / 4/37 x 3.23 x 0.71 inches

Weight:

119 g / 4.19 oz (Including battery)

Included items:

AAA battery (3.0 V) x 2 for verifying proper operation

USB Cable

Options:

            Contact Mic = CM-100L

Computer Requirements

Windows:

A computer that satisfies the operating requirements of Microsoft Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7 and is equipped with a USB port

Macintosh:

• Multi-function compact metronome
• Available in two attractive color schemes: blue and black, or black and red
• Beat-Counting display makes it easier to practice your rhythm and phrasing
• Choose from two types of tempo steps: pendulum steps or full steps
• Tap Tempo function lets you quickly set the desired tempo
• Beat display offers from 1 to 9 beats, plus 8 rhythm types to practice any style of music
• Tune any instrument using the 12 step (C4 – B4) chromatic reference pitch
• Adjustable calibration setting (410 – 480 Hz)
• Earphone jack with adjustable volume
• Memory backup function and auto power-off function
• Up to approximately 290 hours of continuous operation

• 6CD CHANGER(MP3/WMA)
• Magazine TYPE Reliable Mechanism
• DOT MATRIX design VFD Display
• CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP-3/WMA File Readable
• XLR (MONO/STEREO) & RCA Analog output
• Coaxial & Optical Digital Ouput
• AMX & CRESTRON Interface(RS-232C)
• IR Remote Control
• Audio Channel : 2 Channels
• Frequency Response : 20Hz~20KHz ±1dB
• Distortion : Less than 0.05%
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio : Better than 90dB
• Analog Output Level(Variable) :
  RCA : Nominal 2V(+9dB/-30dB)
  XLR : Nominal 4V(+9dB/-30dB)
• Head phone Output Level : 1.5V at max (load impedance 32 Ω)
• Quantization : 24bit
• Sampling Frequency : 44.1kHz
• Power Source : 100~120VAC or 220~240VAC; 50/60Hz, 24VDC
  (supplied AC mains transformer depends on country requirements)
• Power Consumption : 18W (standby : Less than 1W)
• Weight : 6.2kg
• Dimensions (WxHxD) : 482x88x380mm / 19x3.5x14.9in