Tascam CD-GT1 MK2

The new Mark 2 Guitar, Bass and Vocal Trainers are the latest introductions in the portable CD trainer line – a product category literally invented by Tascam. Like the CD-GT1 and the follow-ups CD-BT1 and CD-VT1, the Mark 2 trainers have the ability to slow down the speed of a CD without changing the pitch, or to alter speed and pitch of playback at the same time. This allows musicians to learn fast licks, rhythm parts and solos from their favorite artists. The three models also have new effects for even better reverb and amp simulation. A new metronome helps musicians practice even when a CD isn't playing.

The new Guitar Canceller effect with selectable cancelling point on the Guitar Trainer enables players to virtually mute the guitar part so that they can play along. The Bass and Vocal Trainers include an advanced cancellation option for better elimination of the original bass or vocal track. And finally, all of the CD Trainers have a new split monitor function which offers the possibility to route the original CD to one side and an instrument to the other side of the stereo output.

Designed with in keeping with the appearance of the portastudio™ range, the CD-GT1 comes with a whole host of features and on-board performance aides, making it easier than ever to practice licks, rehearse songs and improve playing technique. The integral CD player includes a Slow Down Speed Audition facility allowing you to reduce the tempo of a song by up to 50% without changing the pitch of the track. Alternatively the pitch of a track can be altered without changing the tempo, enabling a song to be tuned to a guitar, preferred vocal key or any other instrument such as a keyboard.

Seamless in and out looping capabilities, with flash start and locate and play cue point function, enables phrases, songs or solos to be rehearsed over and over. For quick set-up of authentic sounds, 43 built-in modelling effects include 15 distortion and 15 clean guitar tones - with reverb, delay and chorus effects - and 15 vocal sounds, including selections of reverbs and processing effects. Footswitch operation enables stopping and starting of the CD and scrolling through the effects. An onboard chromatic tuner is also included.

Powered from either optional mains adaptor or batteries, the CD-GT1 can be used anywhere.

Features

• SSA (0 -8 -16 -32 -50%):
• Slow Speed Audition, tempo control without affecting key
• 0 to -50% pitch control (in 1% steps)
• Single Loop, All Loop, and Seamless IN-OUT Loop
• Flash start: Seamless locate and play from the cue point function
• Single play and continuous play
• Footswitch input for flash start or effects switching
• Built-in effects: distortion (x15), clean tone(x15), and vocal (x13)
• Chromatic tuner
• Two way power supply: battery and optional AC adapter