Tascam BB-800 CD Player User Manual


 
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TASCAM BB-1000CD/BB-800
2 Use the DATA wheel to set the accent frequency (time
signature) from 0-9. The accent occurs on the 1.
When set to 0, there is no accent. For example, set it
to 4 for a 4/4 time signature.
Starting and stopping the metronome
On the METRONOME screen, press the F1 to start the
metronome and the F2 key to stop it.
NOTE
The indicators on the front panel light in time with
the metronome when it is operating
When using the metronome, you cannot return to
the Home screen. To return to the Home screen, press
the F2 key to stop the metronome and then press the
HOME key.
CAUTION
Playback pauses if you start the metronome during
playback of a CD or an SD.
Practicing with CD or SD card playback
You can change the playback tempo of a track without
changing the pitch and change the playback pitch of a track
without changing the tempo.
Furthermore, you can also reduce the sound of a voice
or solo instrument in a track. You can use these special
playback functions to practice and learn parts effectively.
Changing the playback pitch
Use the KEY and FINE PITCH knobs to change that pitch of
playback without changing the speed.
Use the KEY knob to adjust the pitch up or down by
semitones (â6–#6).
Use the FINE PITCH knob to adjust the pitch by cents
(1/100 of a semitone) in a range of –50 to +50.
2 Use the DATA wheel to select the output pitch
(C3–B5).
Press the F2 key to turn the oscillator sound ON and
OFF.
Using the metronome
This unit has a built-in metronome function. The volume/
playback/recording indicators on the front panel light in
time with the metronome.
To use the metronome, press the METRONOME key to open
the METRONOME screen.
Changing the speed (TEMPO)
1 Use the CURSOR [§/] keys to select the TEMPO
item.
2 Use the DATA wheel to set the tempo in a range
between 20–250 beats per minute.
Setting the rhythm (BEAT)
1 Use the CURSOR [§/] keys to select the BEAT
item.
6 – Practicing with musical instruments