Showing posts with label mandolin. Show all posts
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5/07/2012

Tascam CDGT2 Guitar Trainer Review

Tascam CDGT2 Guitar Trainer
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This is a great product with nice features, unfortunately, it's already been updated to the MP3 version, which I also own, and the new model kicks [...]!!! Worth the extra $50 simply for it's ease of use and replacement of songs, the CD model means you have to put the tracks you want to play/practice, onto a CD first. Being a drummer, it allows me to slow down or speed up the tempo of a song to practice what's being played, and there's also a multi-functional metronome on it, with a clear 'click' sound, not a tone or pulse, so you know exactly where the beat is. A good product, but the MP3 version is better.

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Featuring an improved compact design, the Tascam CD-GT2 guitar trainer allows artists, musicians, students, and music teachers to practice, learn and teach fast licks, rhythm parts and solos from their favorite artists. It offers comprehensive LCD display with graphical user interface, album title/track title indication by CD-Text, expanded effect banks for user preset, chromatic tuner.
Tascam's VSA feature (Variable Speed Audition, pitch control without affecting key) lets you learn a continuous mix of your favorite songs anywhere you go, while Flash Back, loop, and other play functions help review parts without having to constantly reach for the controls. The CD-VT2 also includes a vocal/instrument canceller, allowing you to play along to featured parts with your own vocal or instrument.
Key Features
Portable CD guitar trainer (More compact than previous CD-GT1MKII)
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)
Guitar 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-inch Guitar input
Guitar/Mic input volume
Guitar/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-inch stereo line output
1/8-inch stereo headphone output
Headphone volume
MONO monitor for CD (L+R, L, R)
Split monitor (Left ch: CD, Right ch: Input or vice versa)
Battery operation
Optional power supply PS-P520

Specifications
Disc Type:8cm and 12cm CD
Line Output Connector:1/8-inch Stereo mini connector
Nominal Stereo Output Level: -10dBV
Output Impedance: 600ohm (2V RMS)
Maximum Output Level (LINE OUT): +6dBV
Headphone Output Connector: 1/8-inch Stereo mini connector
Maximum Output Level (PHONES): 15mW (at 32ohm loaded)
Guitar/Mic Input Connector: 1/4-inch Phone Connector
Nominal Input Level
Guitar Input: -15dBV
Mic Input: -40dBV

Maximum Input Level
Guitar Input: +6dBV
Mic Input: -19dBV

Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (-3/+1dB); (A weight filter + 20KHz LPF)
Signal to Noise Ratio: Better than 85 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.03% (200Hz HPF + 20KHzLPF)
Channel Separation: Better than 80dB (A weight filter + 20KHz LPF)
Power Requirements: DC 5V (Optional AC adapter PS-P520) AA batteries x 4
Power Consumption: 4W (with PS-P520)
Dimensions: 7.64 x 1.52 x 5.43 inches (WxHxD)
Weight (excluding batteries): 19.4 ounces


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12/31/2011

Violin Pitchpipe Review

Violin Pitchpipe
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I bought this pitch pipe to tune my mandolin which is tuned the same as a violin. I typically use a digital tuner which works very well, but for me it's actually a little easier to tune it by ear. I was a little skeptical about ordering a plastic pitch pipe over some of the other metal ones. However, the insides are probably the same as others. This pitch pipe works well, although two of the notes are just slightly low. This really isn't much of an issue though - it's hardly noticeable, and I probably only noticed it after comparing against the digital tuner. If I decide it is important enough, it looks like you can open it up and adjust the tuning (it says it's hand tuned on the packaging). Or if it was really important enough, I could send it along with $3 for postage and handling to get it replaced by Performance Plus... however it only cost $3.95, so I won't be doing that.

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9/18/2011

Sabine Zoid Clip-On Tuner for Stringed Instruments Review

Sabine Zoid Clip-On Tuner for Stringed Instruments
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Tuner is the best & most accurate I have ever used.
Works with electric & acoustic bass, tenor and 5 string banjo, guitar 6 & 12 string, mandolin & fiddle.
Initially the plastic 'stem' broke and Sabine promptly replaced with a new unit at no charge.

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8/14/2011

Intelli IMT-900 Chromatic Clip-on Tuner w/ Tranposing Review

Intelli IMT-900 Chromatic Clip-on Tuner w/ Tranposing
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The IMT-900 is a good performer. It is definitely superior to the Korg AT-2, which it replaces. My old Korg AT-2 was still functional but suffered from all of the obvious drawbacks. It was heavy, bulky, slow, and subject to ambient noise. The IMT-900 is light, small, more easily read, much faster, and immune to off-instrument influence. True, the low E on my guitar is a slower read than the other five strings but proper positioning of the tuner makes it easy. One reviewer complained that his IMT-500 was badly scratched when it arrived. Most likely, he failed to read the notice about removing the protective covering from the instrument. The covering is soft and scratches with a fingernail! Underneath is a crystal hard, sparkling clear, polycarbonate plate that looks great. Another reviewer complained that his IMT-500 finally worked after the third new battery. I tested the battery that came with my IMT-900 and it read 3.22 volts. Obviously a fresh lithium cell. Perhaps the reviewer was unfamiliar with CR-2032 installion and finally got it right.
Anyway, I opted for the IMT-900 over the IMT-500 even though it was $2.00 more expensive. The IMT-900 is described as an improvement over the IMT-500, comes postage paid for $17.99 from this excellent Amazon.com vendor and, unless someone accidentally steps on it, I expect it to last many decades (or a dozen battery changes -- whichever comes first). Altogether, this is an excellent buy and almost a quantum leap from my Korg of the "bad old days."

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