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The Tascam CDBT2 is the latest introduction in the portable CD trainer line-a product category literally invented by Tascam. Like the wildly-popular original CDBT1 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 CDBT2 trainer from Tascam is the most user-friendly trainer ever. The new CDBT2 bass trainer completes our all-new lineup of trainers for the musician, student, teacher and artist on the go. The new CDBT2 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.
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- Portable CD bass trainer (More compact than previous CD-BT1MKII)^CD-DA/CD-R/CD-RW disc playback ^10 second anti-shock memory^Album title/Track title indication by CD-Text^Key control: +/-6 semi-tone, in semi-tone steps with +/-50 cents fine tuneSee more technical details
By PhotoRay (California)
First of all, if you're going to get this, buy the AC power adapter. I didn't, because I actually ordered the CDBT1 to replace the one I've had for about 5 years (it was recently destroyed in a drop). So, I thought I would reorder the BT1 and use the AC adapter I had. However, I was shipped BT2 when the company I bought it from realized that they didn't have the BT1 in stock, and of course the AC adapter for the BT1 doesn't fit the BT2 (!). I originally wanted the BT1, because it also has a line-in port. I was able to run my iPod into the the line-in port. That was a really nice option that is not on the BT2.
I have to say that these units are really great trainers, and I recommend them to anyone beginner or otherwise. You can really work out the bass line, and apparently there are a lot of helpful features. I don't use most of the features (speed control, instrument roll back, effects, etc.) I live in an apartment, and I use the thing to practice with out disturbing the neighbors. Besides, the LCD is pretty small and hard to see. I've been able to do one thing with the LCD and the controls, and that's turn off the effects. For some reason every time I power on the BT2 and at random times over a session with the unit, I get the "spacey" compression effect. It's pretty annoying, because I usually play blues and rock and it just doesn't fit.
Also, volume control is an issue. At various times the volume of my bass appears to drop for no reason.
I think the power adapter might resolve issues. I recently ordered the adapter.
The BT2 is a nice looking unit, and it seems fairly sturdy. But, Tascam really should sell these things with an AC adapter.
By D-M$ney (Hurricane Alley)
The Tascam Bass Trainer -
I had high hopes for this little unit in being able to isolate the bass lines and easily pick out the instrument and also the opportunity to slow down the music to be able to pick out the harder or more complicated sections of a piece. I was very disappointed.
Personally - I would say that you are better off not wasting your time or hard earned dollars with this product. It is very difficult to pick out the bass lines in any music. In fact, pretty much the same as listening to your iPod or the radio, CD, etc. You're no better off. This unit did nothing to isolate the bass instrument. Yes it does slow down the music, but the quality is less than stellar even on that feature. I have used a guitar one before that was part of a Digitech 300 pedal unit, and while it wasn't fantastic - it was much easier to figure out guitar parts using that.
If you have $150 bucks to throw away - don't let my review stop you from purchasing this unit...
However, if you're serious about learning or getting better by figuring out other music... then there has to be a better option than this. I just don't know what it is yet...
I returned mine 2 days after getting it and trying it with a multitude of different styles and eras of music. I still came to the same conclusion that this unit was by no means worth the money it cost.
Buyer Beware. And good luck.
By Thomas P. Bigbee (Frisco Texas)
I was looking for a mini bass amp (that ran off batteries) to carry around. I read a review for one of them that said for a few more dollars you could get a Bass Trainer. So I started reading up on them (and I'm so glad that I did). This thing is excellent. I can't believe, how many options it has, best of all, I get to play along with my favorite CDs when I'm in the mood to do so.
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