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The Tascam MPBT1 MP3 Trainer is based on the award-winning CD-BT1mkII, this fun mobile bass trainer includes enough memory to store up to 240 songs. Bass parts can be slowed down, looped and even eliminated to help you to learn new riffs. Play back MP3s using Variable Speed Audition, which slows down the speed without changing the pitch, and sections can be seamlessly looped while practicing tricky passages. Songs can even be pitched up or down to match the tuning of your bass, so you don't have to re- tune for every song. Put 240 songs in your gig bag with the MPBT1, the first MP3 player for musicians. The bass input lets you to rock along with multi-effects, including a bass canceller so you can play along with your favorite bands. A tuner, metronome, and built-in rechargeable battery are also built- in. All of this is packed into an MP3 player smaller than a stomp box, so stuff it in your backpack, gig bag or back pocket and hit the road. The MPBT1 uses a high-speed USB connection to load up MP3s and charge the built-in battery (an optional power supply is also available). Zip through your MP3 collection using a data wheel, dedicated buttons and a graphical LCD display. A rechargeable 9-hour lithium ion battery is built into the unit, and an optional power supply is also available.
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- 240-song memory capacity (based on average 4-minute MP3 encoded at 128kbps)^Variable Speed Audition changes the speed of the MP3 playback without changing the pitch ^Pitch control in 1% steps so you don't have to re-tune^Seamless looping for practicing tricky passages^High-impedance 1/4 inch bass input- 240-song memory capacity Variable Speed Audition changes the speed of the MP3 playback without changing the pitch
- 240-song memory capacity (based on average 4-minute MP3 encoded at 128kbps)
- Variable Speed Audition changes the speed of the MP3 playback without changing the pitch
- Pitch control in 1% steps so you don't have to re-tune^Seamless looping for practicing tricky passages
- High-impedance 1/4 inch bass input
- Seamless looping for practicing tricky passages
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By J. Vandergrift (Bellevue, WA, USA)
This works pretty well, all in all. As other reviewers have mentioned, it works really well as a headphone amp, but it does quite a bit more.
I use this a lot for practice at home without the rest of the band so I can prepare for performing (all non-professional) and just playing with my band.
Features that are really good:
*Recording the music I want to use
*Being able to change keys and tempos to adapt to those used by my band
*having a built-in tuner
Features that need to be improved:
*It only accepts MP3 recordings in a specific format and sample rate. I use iTunes, and it would be really great for this device to accept other formats. However, I also realize that this is likely necessary for the features of being able to change key and tempo at this level of technology. This can be accomplished with an on-line format converter, but not all music can be converted--and it's an extra few steps. (DRM makes this a challenge!)
*The format for making playlists is more complex than it should be; it can only be done on the device itself. An improvement would be for TASCAM to write a software update to allow making playlists from the computer connection.
There are a lot of special effects that the TASCAM MP-BT1 offers, but these are probably better applied at the level of the input; you can't really move these same effects to a performance. (It's tough to use this as a stomp box!)
I also purchased the Tascam PSP520 Power Supply For Mpgt1 power source at the same time as this device. It works well. For re-charging, it's also possible to use a standard 5-volt USB power source (as many cell phones use), or to simply re-charge the batteries from the USB port on your computer. However, it isn't bad to have the proper device that re-charges more quickly, and for only $25, it's not bad to have the proper device. Since this is not bundled with the MP-BT1, you have choices.
Other than the issues mentioned above, I'd buy this again in a heartbeat!
By George G. Abbott (Richardson, TX)
I got the BT-1 as a Christmas gift from my wife in 2008. From day one the thing never held a decent charge lasting less than 40 minutes at best even after being plugged into a charge all night long. It's very picky about the sampeling rate of the .mp3 songs you try to load, fails when you least expect it and playback for songs with a pitch change is really bad. The battery finally failed to hold any charge and would not even turn. Tascam wanted $60 for a simple replacement battery I could change myself. Pretty steep for a battery they knew was bad all along. If you buy one of these you better have them throw in an replacement battery up front or you'll be holding a worthless piece of junk.
By Bassmandom (at sea)
Unfortunately when I received the unit it didn't work. It turned on and everything. But I think that it's not compatible with my Mac computer. I couldn't find any literature saying that it wasn't compatible with Mac's. Amazon was great when I decided to return the unit. No fuss. I quickly got all my money back and the shipping too! Thanks Amazon. DV.
By C. Conatser (Mesa, AZ USA)
This thing is awesome! You store your songs on it, no burning cds. You can change the speed without changing the pitch. You can change the key without changing the speed, or any combination of the above. It has a tuner on board. Plus you can loop a section in a song and it saves the loop! The guys in my band love Rush and this thing has been a lifesaver!!! I would suggest an excellent pair of computer speakers or studio monitors.
By Tim Sandor (Superior, WI)
I love this device. I especially like that I can slow the playback down until I get the music learned. Recharging is done while USB'd to computer so no need to buy the adapter. I did buy the nice embossed leather case with my name on it, and highly recommend that also. (See other reviews).
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