Tascam MPGT1 Portable MP3 Guitar Trainer

Tascam MPGT1 Portable MP3 Guitar Trainer Review

Tascam MPGT1 Portable MP3 Guitar Trainer Feature

• 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
• 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

Designed specifically for musicians, the Tascam MPGT1 MP3 player/guitar trainer enables you to slow down, loop and even eliminate guitar parts to help you learn new riffs. This MP3 player can store up to 240 songs and includes a Variable Speed Audition playback feature, 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 guitar, so you don't have to re-tune for every song.

The guitar input lets you rock along with thick overdrive and multi-effects, including a guitar canceller so you can play along with your favorite bands. A tuner, metronome, and built-in rechargeable battery are also built-in. 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. Key Features 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 percent steps so you don't have to re-tune Seamless looping for practicing tricky passages High-impedance 1/4-inch guitar input Guitar multi-effects include overdrive, distortion, delay, flange, reverb and more Guitar Cancel effect eliminates the guitar part from the recorded song so you can play along Built-in tuner, oscillator and metronome 1/8-inch Headphone output Built-in rechargeable battery with 9-hour reserve 128 x 64 graphic LCD display USB jack Auto Power Off and Hold function Dimensions: 3.1 x 4.3 x 1 inches (WxHxD) excluding protrusions Weight: 7.8 ounces including lithium-ion battery Specifications Memory: 1 GB File system: FAT16 (recognizes a maximum combined total of 550 files and folders) Bit rate support: 32 - 320 kbps Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz Guitar input: Standard phone jack (mono, unbalanced) Headphone/line-out jack: 3.5mm Signal to noise ratio: >90 dB Minimum PC requirements: Windows XP; Mac OS 10.2

The Tascam MPGT1 MP3 player/guitar trainer (see larger schematic image of front controls). The left (above) and right (below) controls on the MPGT1.

The Tascam MPGT1 is designed with musicians in mind. It combines a guitar trainer based on the award winning Tascam CD-GT1mkII. With enough memory to store up to 240 tunes, this is even more portable than the original. 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. The guitar input lets you play with the built in Multi-effects. Also includes a guitar canceller to play along with your favorite bands. A tuner, metronome, and rechargeable battery are also built-in. All these features in a package small enough to fit in your pocket. A 9-hour lithium-ion battery or an optional power supply will power the unit.